Adam and The Army - TWB19

Host and friend Adam "Po" Snyder who is leaving the podcast to join the ARMY. Now I would be hard-pressed and dishonest to not mention that I wasn't in full agreement with his decision to uproot and go. Truthfully, it bothered be a good deal but after some careful consideration I realized that my disappointment did not extend completely from his decision but from my own selfishness to keep him around. I really thought that maybe he's doing this because of the podcast and how we just haven't hit it big yet. In my defense, I believed the podcast would keep him optimistic about the future and keep him around long enough to create some cool shit. That's what I believed. Read More of this blog In This Episode: Medium Salsa Adam decides it's best to stay out of the radar in basic training. Do just the right amount of push up and sit ups and never anymore or less. This way he will not be singled out as an over or under achiever. Strong As Panda Pandas can push over bamboo and bamboo is strong. Church Church for a new recruit can be a good distraction on Sunday's, or a good reason to get away from the barracks. But be careful or gratitude from the congregation. Their kindness may lead to your suffering. Eat the Cake Annie Mae! Skip dessert in the mess hall, it's not worth the pain. Pudding is okay and you don't need a spoon for that. The Common Sense Door During times of panic, common sense sometimes skips out of the brain and leaves the door open to irrational behavior. I Ain't Got No Sea Legs Jerry avoids Navy recruiters when he is enlightened about the year at sea requirement. Officer and a Gentleman What's that quote? "He taught me to be an officer first and a gentleman second." Weapons Training One... Throw the grenade. Wait, I was suppose to wait the throw it at three. Gassed Out Fine a piss rag and use it as a mask inside the gas chamber. The did it in WWII, so what's the big deal? Basic is kinda like that... right? And no, Jerry can't film Adam and the gas chamber but it never hurts to ask. The Wall Just put your life in to the Lord's hands and think pillow, it's all just a pillow. Farewell, sir