SeaBass Podcast

Recorded the morning of 2/9/22 after my last full time shift at the hospital.

Bob is a friend whose mom died in 2019 shortly after a liver transplant. She died from complications secondary to DIC- disseminated intravascular coagulation. DIC is a complicated condition where your body uses up all its clotting factors and then you essentially bleed to death. It is exactly as gruesome as it sounds. In this episode Bob talks about his experience with his mom during and after and his struggle to try to learn and educate about the condition.

This video was made 1/20/21. It is indeed a new day in America. Joe Biden has ascended to the presidency. Let me be clear, I'm no fan. I talk about his becoming president and how we (conservatives) need to do him like they (liberals/democrats) did Trump. I talk about getting my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the hope that having a vaccine and receiving it brings.

Folks, it's been a long several days. Politics aside-my wife has been sick, luckily not COVID. She started not feeling well last Wednesday and hasn't gotten any relief. She was admitted to the hospital this afternoon. Now to politics- I am pretty upset with the political climate of our country right now. I have decided that I am going to run for office. We simply need better and different people representing us. The limiting of speech by large tech companies is absolutely abhorrent and despicable. This goes beyond President Trump. It will make it to you and me and sooner than you think. I think our country is in grave danger. You should too...

Matt is a former Army combat medic and flight medic that continued on and became and LPN in the Army system. Matt is a combat veteran of Desert shield and desert storm. His entire military service was as an enlisted man, eventually retiring as an E-6 SSG from the Army Reserve. He is currently a registered nurse with a MSN from Western Governor University and is an instructor for a fully accredited nursing school.

Jacob is currently a Nurse Practitioner focusing on ER care and combat veteran of the U.S. Army. He is also an entrepreneur and veterans advocate in our community. Jacob’s service includes enlisted active duty time as well as time as a Medical Services Officer for the 2nd battalion 19th Special Forces group. On this episode we discuss his entry into becoming a Nurse Practitioner and his military service and transition from service. We plan on doing a part two that discusses more of the mindset behind behind special operations and his dealings in the veteran community. https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsVeteranOfficial https://www.facebook.com/1911Apparel https://1911apparel.com/?fbclid=IwAR3oS1gHqlqAyh54li_v4o-aT-iV3qnSAWgIKU5ualpfHCXg0_2jtxGmRv8

Teaser trailer for Episode 8 of the podcast where I'll talk about Pearl Harbor Day and some history.

This is the upgraded room I got at the MGM Grand due to my previous room having some problems. This is their executive suite. It was much larger than the other room, by a lot. The deal that I made with them allowed me to have my original room completely comped (free) and then extend my stay one extra night for only the room fee + tax. My phone for whatever reason decided not to flip the video and I had to do some light (read: novice level) editing. Don't hate me for learning...

Just an update about surgery and some random thoughts

I had to have a left elbow cubital tunnel release surgery done. Afterward, I found out that the surgeon had to move the nerve to protect it. This was live on Facebook first.

Joe is an old teacher of mine from high school in Parkersburg, WV. We talk about the city of Parkersburg, Parkersburg High School and their mascot The Big Red Indian, and the books he has written.

I talk about my birthday trip to Las Vegas. Really it's a recounting of what I did while in Vegas.

Today I was able to get the vaccine against Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). I was more emotional than I thought I would be about it. There is hope now folks. Please go get vaccinated. I give surgery updates on both me and my wife as well as a little social commentary. DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN.

In this episode Ira and Hendrix Latham talk about their entrepreneurship ventures. Ira works with specialty kiosks in boutique gyms. Hendrix talks about being a kid that finds hidden treasures at garage sales and flips those items for a profit.

I go over some of the history behind Pearl Harbor Day. I throw in a little West Virginia history as well. Links: https://www.c-span.org/video/?419693-1/president-roosevelts-day-infamy-address-congress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4unsg4W0JTM https://wvde.state.wv.us/goldenhorseshoe/about.html https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/west-virginia-bb-48.html

Rumble Exclusive-Special thanks to family and friends.

This episode is brief. It talks about my tech setup and my why for creating the podcast. If you have a story to tell or something you want to advocate for, send me an email at seabasspodcast@gmail.com

Chuck is the founder of Battle Buddies USA. Their mission is to help veterans attain full employment after separation from the military. Chuck also runs his own recruiting and consulting business. On this episode we focus on Battle Buddies USA and some of the struggles for veterans, especially now during COVID.

This was my original room that I checked into at the MGM Grand on November 9 2020 for my birthday. The video outlines some issues that I had with the room as well as a general walkthrough. I took several still photos that I also passed along to hotel staff. Because of those issues they upgraded me to a suite.