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 Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Welcome again to another awesome episode of Dependasplaining! This week GET READY TO LISTEN to the disappearance story of Kelli Abad. There are still so many questions surrounding this case now almost a decade later. Then Veronica gives us some very helpful tips for your overseas pack out along with some pretty good stories straight from the movers! Listen in every other week for a new true crime tale and military topic. Have an idea for the podcast? Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or just find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Did we catch your interest yet? Are you saying to yourself, " Veronica, Jen, what in the world could be so fascinating about US wars?" Well this in to this weeks episode to find out!
Veronica first covers the horrible story of the Kill Team. It is a long one so bare with us! Then Jen gives us some pretty interesting facts on wars the US military has been apart of. This is a longer episode so feel free to split it up between a couple of days!
Listen in to the end to hear a brand new podcast! Mic and Moscato, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts.
As always, listener discretion is advised due to the graphic retelling of the story. Let us know what you think! Or give us some stories to share. Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Not endorsed in any way or affiliated with the US military or DOD.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
**HAPPY NEW YEAR**
This week Jen gives us the very questionable death of Mark Leshikar. His death was ruled as "died in the line of duty", but was that really true?
Then Veronica gives us some hilarious inaccuracies that have occurred in movies.
Hope you all enjoy the first episode of the new year! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
Sources for this week include:
https://www.army.mil/article/241423/soldier_identified_as_one_of_two_found_dead_on_fort_bragg
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
To date, Arrow Air Flight 1285 is Canada's worst airline disasters and the US Army's deadliest crashes during peacetime. Listen in as Veronica tells us the heartbreaking and mysterious story of Arrow Air Flight 1285.
Jen then gives us a great look into Kirtland AFB, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We hope you all have a wonderful end to 2020 and a very happy New Year!
Sources:
Wikipedia Arrow Air
Not endorsed or affiliated in any way with the DoD or Military Branches. Opinions are those of the hosts.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Christmas is right around the corner, so curl up with another great episode of DEPENDAsplaining! This week we discuss the murder of Cindy Ray and the fetal abduction. And as always, listener discretion is advised. Then Veronica gives us great information on the compassionate reassignment program. ALSO!! Keep listening as we have some great questions for all of our listeners! Get at us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com. And message us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
DEPENDAsplaining is not endorsed or affiliated with the DOD or any military branches. The opinions are that of the hosts of the show.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
This week's case is an unsolved mystery case. The disappearance of Corrie McKeague of RAF Honington has troubled not only his family but the whole community around Suffolk County, England. Are the police's theories right? So far it is all we've got to go on.
Jen then gives us some great information on being a Sponsor! Got any questions, concerns, stories to share? Email us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Welcome back, to another episode of your favorite dependas. This week Jen gives us the tragic story of Jennifer Wright. It was a hard time at Ft Bragg in 2002. Four murders in a span of just six weeks. It is a heavy story so as always, listener discretion is advised. Veronica then gives us some great information on the Family Readiness Group. Plenty of sidebars and rambling during this episode. I mean hey, its been over a week since we last got to share our lives with you all! So join us on another riveting episode of DEPENAsplaining. Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Facebook or Instagram us too! Find us on the Milsomuster app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Providing you with facts and our own opinions on today's topic, so please don't let us steer you in a direction just based on our opinions! This week's episode covers the horrible scandal of Dover AFB mortuary scandal. Trigger warning for anyone who has lost their loved ones, listener discretion is advised. Then we dive into the always opinionated topic of military spouses clubs. What has been your experience in a spouses club? Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, or message us on Facebook and Instagram!
Sources for our episode today include Washingtonpost.com, wikipedia.org, democratic underground, military.com and militaryfamily.org.
Not endorsed or associated with the DOD or any military branches. The opinions are those of the hosts.
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Welcome to another week of your true crime fix! This week Jen brings us the awful story of the Hi-Fi murders. This one is not for the faint of heart. As always, listener discretion is advised. Then Veronica gives us some great information on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. True crime, nostalgia, information and comedy are just a few of the things you'll be in for this week! Tune in and make sure to rate and subscribe and find us on the Milsomuster app today! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or message us on Instagram and Facebook. Sources for today's episode include murderpedia, wikipedia, hillhousing, 75FSS, visitogden and wikipedia.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Hello once again and welcome to November! 2020 is almost over guys, hang in there and listen to this weeks newest episode. Veronica gives us the cold case story of the murder of Matthew Lee Dane. What is your theory on this case? Hit us up at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Instagram or Facebook us too! Then Jen gives us some great information on filing an inconvenience claim when your HHG is delayed past your required delivery date. Besides experience, Jen found her information on katehorrell.com. Other sources for today's episode come from Reddit and the podcast The Murder In My Family.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
It was a senseless murder that left a lot of questions unanswered. Abree Boykin was murdered in her on post home in the early hours of July 9th, 2018. Tune in as Jen tells us the story and we discuss a bit on this case. Then Veronica gives us some great information on EFMP that she has come to know first-hand. Join in on our discussion by emailing us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or finding us on Facebook, Instagram or twitter.
Sources for this weeks episode include, heavy.com, justice.gov, armedforcesconnect.org, armytimes.com, military.com and militaryonesource.com.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Welcome to another episode! This week Veronica covers the 2009 Ft. Hood Shooting. It is a heavy one, listener discretion is advised as always. Then Jen gives us some great information on education options and financial assistance for military spouses! As promised here are the links: Myseco.militaryonesource.mil, militarybenefits.info, militaryonesource.mil, and fastweb.com. We hope you all are doing well out there and keeping healthy both physically and mentally. We love you all so much and appreciate as always all of your support! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and twitter and reach out to us! Sources for today's episode are militarybenefits.info, myseco.militaryonesource.mil, militaryonesource.mil, wikipedia.org, washingtonpost.com and history.com. See you next week!
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
This week Jen gives us the story of the murder of LCpl Maria Lauterbach. Then Veronica gives us some great information on SAPRO and some statistics on sexual assault in the military. Hang tight with us, we also chat a little on the Netflix documentary "American Murderer: The Family Next Door". Grab some coffee or wine or your drink of choice and hang out with us for a bit! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter too. Download the Milsomuster app on all of your devices and subscribe for only $4.99 a month! Thank as always for all of your wonderful support! Sources: wikipedia.org, military.com, murderpedia.org, abcnew.go.com and fallenheroesproject.org.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Hey all! Hope you all enjoy our new background music, picked especially by the US Air Force. **Not endorsed or associated with the United States military or DOD**
This week kicks off October with a new murder and new military topic. Veronica retells the tragic murder of military spouse Brittany Killgore. Then Jen brings us back up with her information on the humanitarian missions the military participates in thanks to a wonderful listener! It's another wild ride with true crime, topic chat and catching up! Join us every week! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Instagram, Facebook or Tweet us too. Sources from cbsnew.com, sandiegotribune.com, wikipedia.org. health.mil and defense.gov.
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
This week's episode is a MUST listen to! You DON'T want to miss out.
The ladies get a little nostalgic as they reminisce on life in the 90s. From the Oregon Trail to Butterfly clips, let it all just take you back. Jen gives us a wild ride with the sex crime scandals that occurred with the Navy in Bahrain. As always, listener discretion is advised. Veronica then gives us all the good details on what a court martial is and some infamous examples. If you have any listener suggestions please send them our way! Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Instagram or Facebook us too. Subscribe to the Milsomuster app and listen to us there! Thank you all for supporting our journey! We hope we bring you joy and entertainment!
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Veronica covers the terrible murder of Pfc. Karlyn Ramirez. Jen gives you all the details on the Key Spouse Program (Air Force) and what is equivalent in the other branches. Today's episode is brought to you buy a lot of coffee and not enough sleep! Sources for the episode come from Dateline, military.com, militaryonesource.mil, afpc.af.mil and public.navy.mil. Email Dependasplaining@gmail.com or reach us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
And welcome to another DEPENDAepisode! This week Jen gives us the story of the gruesome murder of Army Captain Lynn Reister. With all the twists and turns it is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Veronica dives in on Mil-to-Mil couples, also known as dual military couples. She gives you some of the pros and cons of a mil to mil relationship. Sources for our episode today come from militaryjusticeforall.com, the Dateline Podcast epsiode Deadly Devotion, militaryonesource.com, military.com and afpc.af.mil. Contact us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com for all your questions, concerns, help, and suggestions!
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
This week's new DEPENDAepisode is the tragic hate crime against Petty Officer Third Class Allen Schindler. Listen in as Veronica gives us all the details, and as always, listener discretion is advised. Jen then gives us the eye-opening information on female submariners. Yeah, if you thought all women in the Navy were aloud on submarines always, you will be shocked at what Jen has to share. Listen in! Sources for todays episode include wikipedia and the documentary show The 1990s: The Deadliest Decades. Find us on all of your streaming platforms and reach out to us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Instagram, Facebook and Tweet us too!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Hello again! Welcome to a new episode. This week Jen tells the story of the senseless murder of Catherine Rice. And Veronica shares with us a brand new base highlight on Otis Air National Guard base plus the surrounding areas in Massachusetts. Sources for today's episode come from wikipedia.org, murderpedia.org, latimes.com and military.com. Don't forget to rate and subscribe! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Are you a military spouse? Well then, welcome to our cult! This week we bring you the tragic murder of Lance Corporal Suzanne Marie Collins. There are some triggers in this episode so if you wish to skip ahead please do so. We also give you all of the fascinating facts about the CAC cards and Dependent ID cards. Sources for this episode come from wikipedia.org, murderpedia.org, cac.mil, thalesgroup.com, militaryonesource.com, and military.com. Send us your listener recommendations to Dependasplaining@gmail.com Or you can DM us on Facebook and Instagram.
These are the sole opinions of the hosts and are in no way affiliated or endorsed by the DoD or any military branch.