We are military wives on a mission to erase the negative stigma of the ”Dependa” name, providing a global outreach to all military members and their dependants with insightful information, experience and entertainment with a dose of humor (DOH). Disclaimer: This podcast is the sole opinions of the hosts and is no way affiliated with the DOD or any military branches.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Welcome back Dependasplainers. This week I get to share with you the amazing story of one of my guests from a previous episode. If you haven't already, go check out episode 105 to hear about Dan's journey and time so far in the Air Force and great information about OSI. This week however we are sharing some hard news that just a few months after we recorded his OSI episode he received. Tune in to hear from Dan and Tab in part 1.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Hello Hello!
In this episode, we're getting real about what's been happening in our lives over the past year and a half. From personal highs and lows to unexpected challenges, we're laying it all out there. We'll share the ups and downs, the lessons learned, and how it's shaped us moving forward.
But it's not just about the past. We're also excited to share what's next for the podcast. With fresh ideas and new directions, we're gearing up to bring you even more engaging content. We want to thank each and every one of you for your support and encouragement. We miss you all and can't wait to dive back in with you. So, stay tuned for what's to come, and let's keep this journey going together.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Hello again friends! This week we are back in action and back to our regularly scheduled episodes! We hope you have enjoyed listening to our interviews. This week Veronica tells us the incredible story of a DV survivor Megan Hiatt. **Please note this is a trigger warning for domestic violence and murder.**
National Domestic Violence Hotline
At the end of our story, Jen gives us some insight on a book called The Air Force Wife. Published in the 1950s, this book was used as a self help guide for the new military spouses, at least that is what we assume. Come enjoy some laughs with us how customs were so different back then.
Thanks for listening! Please rate and subscribe on your favorite listening platforms.
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Ever wondered what OSI was? Hey me too! Well listen in, and yes its our longest episode yet, but filled with some really amazing information right from our own Special Agent. Jen sits down and interviews SA Dan Scarola, and let me tell you, he does not hold back! If you ever had questions on what they do for their job or your spouse may be looking into this career field, this is an episode you do not want to miss!
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Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Hello all you wonderful listeners out there! This episode is extra special. Listen as I sit with my friend Morgan and she gives us her story if a double proxy marriage. Is it something that would work for you? What is a double proxy? Enjoy as she gives us all the details and her own advice on going that route. Thanks again for listening and subscribing. Please rate and share with all your wonderful friends!! Don't forget you can reach out to us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
In this weeks episode we go over some of the cringy-est things that we've encountered on spouses pages or in life. Can you relate to any of these? We give you some great advice on how not to be that cringy dependa! Come have a laugh with us and don't forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite listening platform!
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Welcome to another episodes Dependasplainers!
This week, Jen gives us the horrible retelling of the murder of Marine girlfriend Nicole Speirs. It seems like red flags were everywhere, so why wasn't there any interventions?
Thanks for tuning in to another fun episode! Hope you all enjoy. Next up is our fun military topic episode, so make sure to check that out. As always please feel free to send us your suggestions on topics or true crimes or just to say hi! Reach us on Facebook and Instagram or email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com
Sources:
https://daisysdeadair.blogspot.com/2008/01/case-of-lance-cpl-walter-r-smith.html
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Ever wonder what it meant to take a hop? Wanted to see more of the world on a budget? Jen gives us some great details on Space A Travel.
****UPDATE**** Space A Travel IS open now to all categories!!
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
For Army Sgt Dwight Peterson and his wife Shalay Peterson, the day had finally come to welcome their 7 year-long wait miracle into this world. Everything was going smooth, everything was going just as planned, until it wasn't.
Listen in as Veronica gives us the retelling of the fateful day baby Izzy was born at Tripler Army Medical Center.
Sources:
https://www.croninfried.com/in-the-news/mistake-at-tripler-ruins-infants-brain/
https://www.croninfried.com/in-the-news/tripler-at-fault-in-newborns-injuries/
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Welcome welcome! This is the Dependasplaining podcast where we give you your weekly dose of military true crime. It is also where we talk about life and food.
This week Jen gives us the shocking story of military spouse Julie Snodgrass.
Find us on all of your listening platforms and reach out to us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook and Instagram
Sources:
Forensic Files: Shear Luck
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
This week's mini episode we give you some quick but good information about your adult military children and what benefits they can have. Did we miss anything? Send us an email at Dependasplaining@gmail.com
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Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Hello again listeners! We made it to 100 episodes!!!!!
This week Veronica gives us the harrowing tale of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Can you imagine having to float in water for 5 days? This story is just insane. And if you have a story you'd like us to share on our next episode, email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com!
Sources:
Also check out the IMDB documentary to hear from the survivors.
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Thanks for tuning into our first ever mini episode! This week Veronica dependasplains us the most coveted military jobs in each branch. Were you surprised by the top ones? Jen sure was! If you have any suggestions on military topics OR would like to help us name our new baby episodes, email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook and Instagram.
Sources for this episode are:
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Hello to all of our wonderful listeners! We are back and ready to give you some more true crime. This week Jen gives us the tragic story of Army spouse, Catherine Walker. Goes to show you that you just never know who someone is.
We hope you enjoy our new, restructured episodes. Listen in later this week for our military information!
Sources for todays episode include:
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Come hang out with us as we catch you up on what we've been up to in the last few months! Sorry it has been so long, but life. We hope you enjoy this episode and tune in again for our newest true crime!
Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Helloooooo! ( done in best Mrs. Doubtfire voice) Welcome to another episode! This week Jen has a doozy of a story about 2 AWOL Army soldiers from the last 1950s. And hey, what exactly is AWOL? Well keep listening and find out! Veronica gives us the low down on AWOL, how to avoid being AWOL and some famous people who have gone AWOL. Ok, ok, ok, I'm done saying AWOL.
Sources for todays episode include:
George York and James Latham Wiki
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
You will not be let down with this latest episode! We bring you all kinds of chit chat this time around; a history lesson, food (I mean of course!), murder, some great information, you name it we probably talked about it.
Veronica gives us the horrible story of former Marine, John Battaglia Jr. This is a trigger warning if you do not like stories involving kids. Listener discretion is advised.
Then Jen gives us some great information on some new changes with the Post 9/11 GI bill. More information to come about the GI bills themselves in future episodes, so stay tuned!
Please reach out and email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
We've talked about it before, and now we have an actual episode on it. Thanks to a listener recommendation, today we are covering the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Scandal. Now I feel like I only was able to scratch the gigantic surface of this but I have all the links on this scandal that lasted decades.
Then Veronica gives us some great information on what to look out for when talking to a "military member" online. Do you think you may be being catfished? Well tune in and listen to what to look out for. Number one, do NOT send money! And Veronica also gives us some great recommendations on what to binge and what to stay away from on Netflix and Hulu.
Sources:
https://lejeunecontamination.com/stories-from-the-victims/
https://psmag.com/environment/what-happened-at-camp-lejeune
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Base_Camp_Lejeune
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2012/08/06/obama-signs-lejeune-water-bill.html
https://www.ditchthelabel.org/how-to-spot-a-catfish/
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Please excuse ALLLLLL of the technical difficulties we had with this episode, well mostly Jen had with her recording. HA! You should know who we are by now but if not, Hi! We are your hosts of DEPENDAsplaining the Podcast, Jen and Veronica!
This week Veronica gives us the terrible double murder of Army Veteran PFC Samuel "Sam" Herr and Juri "Julie" Kibuishi. Listen in and you'll understand why you cannot trust your broke neighbor.
We then pay tribute to the 13 fallen heroes of the suicide bombing at Kabul Airport. Again we send our deepest sympathies to the surviving families and those who have worked alongside those taken too soon.
And finally Jen gives us the basics on ERD or Early Return of Dependents. This only applies to overseas locations but does not include Alaska.
We love brining you new content every week. Thank you for listening and don't forget to rate and subscribe!
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Welcome back to another episode to DEPENDAsplaining. This week Jen gives us a very sad story that deals with murder in the VA hospital. Kristen Gilbert was given the nickname, Angel of Death, by coworkers after a suspicious amount of patients started dying on her watch. Then Veronica gives us some great, informative information on the new rules of travelling with an Emotional Support Animal. It's not the news everyone will be happy about unfortunately, but it is news you do need to know about. She then also gives us great tips on what to do to prepare for PCSing with your pets.