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
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
I hope you all enjoy the wonderful background sounds of screaming children and airplanes! Unique and one of a kind you will NOT find on any other podcast except DEPENDAsplaining! You're welcome.
This week Veronica dives deep into the mysterious death of SSG Devin Shuette. Was it really a suicide that they are claiming is the cause of death? Dig deep with us as we come up with our own question to this death.
Then Jen gives us information on marriage by proxy. What is it? Where can you do it? Why would you need it? Listen in and have all (or at least most) of your questions answered about this!
Thank you all for your support and keep sharing and listening!
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Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Well who would've guess it? Another murder motivated by money. This week Jen gives us the terrible murder of SSgt Nathan Paet.
Then Veronica gives us some great information about Operation Birthday Hug and other companies that will send care packages and such to overseas members.
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Listener discretion is advised.
TSgt Curtis Eccelston was found murdered in his apartment and his wife was no where in sight. What could have happened and why? Find out as Veronica gives us all the twists and turns this case took investigators and OSI on.
Then Jen gives us a base highlight on Army post Ft. Gordon. Just minutes from Augusta Georgia, find out all this base and the surrounding area has to offer!
Thank you to all of our listeners! We appreciate your continued support. Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com with your stories, comments, concerns or anything military life! Also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
This week Jen covers the murder of Army Major David Shannon. Who would want him dead? Did it have to do with his work or his personal life? Tune in a find out all the twists and turns!
Then Veronica gives us some great information on Leave. What is it? When can the service member use it? What about Use it or Lose it? Lots of great info coming at ya!
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
**Trigger Warning** This episode contains content that is not suitable for young children. It also contains graphic retellings of rape and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
This weeks story is HEAVY. We hate to hear it but not all US military members are American heroes. Buckle up because Veronica is taking us on a bumpy ride today. Then Jen brings us back with some great information on base regulations. Ever heard those bugle calls while on base? Been around at 5 o'clock and heard the National Anthem start playing and wasn't quite sure what you should do? Well you're in luck! Jen has all the facts just for you and some rants too. Haha.
What do you all think? Should we start some mini episodes just with our complaints? Send us your complaints too! At Dependasplaining@gmail.com and we will read them on the episodes.
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Sometimes we trust people way too easily. This week we find out how Marine spouse Erin Corwin fell victim to a monster. Trigger warnings and graphic descriptions are apart of this episode, so listener discretion is advised.
Then Veronica gives us a great look into the USO. Where can you find them? What do they offer? Listen in and find out!
Thanks again to all of our listeners out there! We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to catch up on all of our episodes on your favorite listening platforms. As well as rate and subscribe! Share, share, share!
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Ya'll, it is July! We hope you all had a wonderful and safe 4th of July. Welcome back to another episode of DEPENDAsplaining, where we 'splain to you some military true crime stories and military information. This week Veronica gives us the tragic story of the double murder of Andy and Jamie Schliepsiek. And then Jen gives us some great advice on using USAjobs.gov as a military spouse! There is so much you can do with this website in terms of finding a government job and Jen gives us some great tips and how to use your Military Spousal Preference. This, like the rest of our episodes, is one not to miss! Listen in on all of your listening platforms.
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Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
*Please note the sarcasm in my voice when we talk about the "fly over". Haha!*
Thanks for tuning into another great episode of DependaSplaining! This week we share some brave and inspiring stories of military members, fighting the odds to help change history for the military LGBTQIA community! Then Veronica gives us some very fun and interesting facts about the 4th of July. AND you do NOT want to miss our great fire safety facts with our very own Fire Marshal Kyle!
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As always, we love and appreciate your support so much! Feel free to interact with us and ask us your burning military questions. Reach us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on our social media platforms.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Picture it, Payless Shoe Store, in a BX near you! We could only wish!
Here we are, once again, to complain to you about the price of produce! Guys, its insane, but don't worry it's not our whole episode. We bring you this week the inspirational story of Desmond Doss and Hacksaw Ridge. Veronica does a great job retelling his heroic efforts through the war and all that he had dealt with. Then Jen gives us some fun freebies offered to military members and their families. Check out below for the website where you can dive deeper into each freebie! Also, don't forget to check out our special plug for today, a new children's book called "The Military Child Chronicles, Mission: My First PCS". Find it on the kindle app today!
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
This week Jen and Veronica discuss the disappearance and murder of Air Force veteran Tricia Todd. No one could prepare, even the most seasoned investigators, for what Tricia's murderer had done to her. Listener discretion is advised.
Veronica then gets real with some great overseas PCS advice! Worried about what to bring with you? Sad you will be leaving Target behind? Well don't you worry! We've got some great help to give you about ALL of that and everything in between!
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DEPENDAsplaining is not affiliated with the DOD or any military branch.
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
This week's episode covers the Ramstein Air Show disaster and some fun and interesting Military trivia facts.
Veronica gives us the tragic story of the air show disaster where many lost their lives and even more were injured. Then Jen gives us some fun facts about all branches of the military. Listen to the end to hear about Navy tattoo meanings too! Do you have a tattoo that you love or regret? Jen shares one of her regrets. Don't get a tattoo at 18! Haha. Then head over to our Facebook or Instagram page and comment on your best or worst tattoo choices.
Thanks for all of your support! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or contact us on Facebook and Instagram.
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Don't forget, wherever you go, there you are! We're back again for another dose of your weekly true crime and military information needs. This week Jen gives us the crazy story about the serial killer, Andrew Urdiales. Not even going to sugar coat this one guys, it is a heavy and hard story so listener discretion is advised. Then Veronica gives us some great military information on having a Power of Attorney. You don't know it until you need it! Also, have a haunted story? Send it to us! At Dependasplaining@gmail.com to be featured on a future episode. As always, thank you for all of your support! Keep sharing, liking, commenting and rating!!
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POA Military One Source
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Hello all our wonderful listeners out there! Can you believe its now been TWO years that Jen and Veronica started this magical journey? It's also our 80th episode! So, put on some headphones, grab a drink of your choice and GET READY TO LISTENNNN to a great story and some great information.
First Veronica retells the heroic story of the Thalys train attack and how an American Airman and a few other passengers saved many lives on that train that day. It's a very uplifting story for this week that you don't want to miss!
Then Jen gives us some GREAT information on VA loans, starting with what they are and how many times you can use them.
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! Thank you to all of our listeners we couldn't do all of this without your support. Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
A horrible murder purposely done by an acquaintance, or just some random act? Y'all, we have a LOT of opinions on this one. Army specialist Brandy Fonteneaux was brutally murdered in her barracks and her murderer was someone she knew. Listen in as Jen gives us the whole story. What do you think? Was he really in no state to fully know who he was murdering? Or was there some motive behind it?
Veronica then gives us the low down on the Armed Forces Vacation Club! This is something everyone affiliated with the military should be taking advantage of. Find some great deals on accommodation for your next trip! (Which we hope for all of our sanities, will be allowed soon!)
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Brandy Fonteneaux Story
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
This weeks episode is a doozy! What were the extreme measures someone took in order to evade police? Find out in this latest episode! Veronica gives us the tragic murder of Air Force Captain Frank Theer. This murder for hire story will keep you on the edge of your seat ( or wherever you are) until the very end.
Jen then gives us a new base highlight on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Moving there soon or just moved there? Listen in for some fun facts and ideas for things to do in and around the base.
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Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Another true crime and another military topic! This week the girls get into some interesting stuff. Jen gives us the story of the murder of Christina Smith. And then Veronica gives us the history on military uniforms. Which ones are your favorites? Listen in to hear which ones we really like and some that just need to be retired. Have some input? Have a question or concern about military life? Email us! At Dependasplaining@gmail.com or reach us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Military Justice For All
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Welcome to episode 76!
This week Veronica tells us about the infamous Tailhook Scandal. Possible trigger warnings of sexual assault, so listener discretion is advised.
Then Jen gives us some laughter with rejected names of the Space Force members.
Come and join us for some entertainment, because that is what we all need right now! We hope you are all staying safe and taking care of your mental health. Reach out to us with your questions, concerns, comments, anything! Email Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on our social media platforms.
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Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Welcome to part 2 of our 75th episode!
Veronica interviews army spouse Summer and she holds nothing back! Did you see her tik tok that went viral? Summer gives us the real deal behind the criticism she got for posting this video.
It was so much fun interviewing Summer! We thank her so much for joining Veronica and sharing all that she did. DO NOT miss out on this episode!
Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We love interviews and talking to fellow military spouses, so reach out!
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
This week we cover the murders of the Eastburn family. As always, listener discretion is advised. We do not have our regular military topic this week BUT tune in Monday for the release of the interview Veronica talks about at the end of this episode!
Do you have questions being a military spouse or what to expect as a new spouse? Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com and we can answer your questions on future episodes! You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Send us your stories, questions, interests, or anything you want to know more about.
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
In this week's true crime segment, Veronica gives us a horrible story about love, mystery and murder. It is the tragic story of the murder of Tracie McBride. As always, listener discretion is advised.
Then Jen gives us some great information on the program, Troops to Teachers. You can find more information or way to apply by going to www.proudtoserveagain.com
All opinions are those of the hosts of DEPENDAsplaining and in no way affiliated with the DOD or military branches.