DEPENDAsplaining

Ep. 33: D is for Dependa; The DependAlphabet

Don't be that "Holier than thou" dependa. Listen to this weeks episode on how we splain to you how to be a kind human being! It's ok to judge, you're only human, BUT keep it off social media. And if you are that spouse that "knows it all", you better know that phonetic alphabet! Even better, we have created a new one for you, our DependAlphabet! Join us again this week for some laughs and advice. Please be kind to negative Nancy you might help them become a positive Polly! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Facebook, Instagram or Tweet us too!

Ep. 32: Why Don't You Marry It? (But You Don't Have To) & A Look Into Ramstein AFB

This week your lovely dependas splain to you about moving overseas, when you are not yet a dependent. Can you move overseas with your significant other? And what do you have to do in order to live in that country? We cover all your questions in this episode and to sum it all up, You Don't Have To Get Married! You have other options to move. Also Veronica gives a lovely run down on our first overseas base highlight on Ramstein AFB, Germany. And if you love this epsiode so much, why don't you marry it?! Haha just kidding! But you can rate and subscribe on all your listening platforms! Also don't forget to email us with any questions, concerns, or if you just want to say hi! Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Facebook, Instagram and Tweet us too!

Ep. 31: Happy Thanksgiving and Some Helpful Advice

HAPPY THANKSGIVING *Cue turkey gobble noises* Enjoy this weeks episode while you baste that turkey! The dependas share their advice for one of our listeners. We go off on a bit of a roundabout but reintegrate right back in! So buckle up on yet another ride of Dependasplaining! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Facebook, Instagram or Tweet at us too!

Ep. 30 Turpendas Giving Thanks!

It's one week early BUT we wanted you all to know how thankful we are for all of you and your continued support! This episode we share our advice and stories on sharing holidays when you're away from your families. Help a military family or new service member out this year by sharing your table. Also we share how David ruined our day! Thanks David! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com, Facebook, Instagram or Tweet us too!

Ep. 29: Hook A Dependa Up

This episode we reminisce on things we miss from other places we've lived and things we cant get living overseas. We'd love to hear from you on this topic! Send us what you miss most about your hometown or a previous base you were at. Get at us on Facebook or Instagram or email us Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 28: Dependasplain Me Indefinite Reenlistment & Post Highlight on Fort Carson

This week we're back to our regularly scheduled topics. We chat about the Air Force's new Indefinite Reenlistment program and Veronica gives a great post highlight on Fort Carson. We found all of our information for this episode on Airforcetimes.com, Carson.armymwr.com, Military.com and Trip Advisor. Please rate and subscribe on all your podcast listening platforms. Email us with any concerns or question at Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 27: DependaScare You

Happy Halloween fellow dependas! This weeks episode is a bit different because it's Halloween! Grab some candy and listen in as we try to scare you with some hauntingly good ghost stories and learn a bit about some prior military serial killers. Make sure to listen all the way to the end and help us figure out the noises we caught while recording that gave us chills. Let us know what you think it was by contacting us on our social platforms or emailing Dependasplaining@gmail.com. Please rate us on Apple Podcasts, we appreciate your feedback and subscribe on all your listening platforms! Stay Spooky!

Ep. 26: Be Frugal and Pay It Forward

Bouncing off our previous topic of being thrifty, we discuss other ways we can be frugal to save. Sometimes you have to sacrifice material things to save for bigger and better things. And make sure you pay it forward too! We love all of your continued support throughout our journey and would love if you would rate and subscribe on your preferred listening platforms! Email Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 25: Will You Accept My TRICARE?

This week the ladies DEPENDAsplain you some TRICARE. What are your options? What plans do they have and what does it cover? Why are there creepy sound effects at the end of this episode? Tune to find the answers to all of these questions! As always thank you so much for your continued support and be sure to rate and subscribe on all your listening platforms! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 24: Alpaca My Bags...Again! PCSing Overseas

Getting ready for an overseas move? Then have no fear and listen here! Your dependas try to simplify all that is involved with an overseas PCS. From medical clearance, packing out, taking your pet and shipping your car. Thanks for all of your continued support and please rate and subscribe on all your listening platforms! Email Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 23: The Mythical Dream Sheet

Happy October! On this episode Veronica, Jen and Lindsey discuss the mythical dream sheet. What does it mean to you? And how can you use it to your advantage? Listen in as we try to best answer those questions with our own experiences and the magic of Google! We share some of our listener comments as well as our own on where we'd like to go. Tune in to the end of the show for our ever entertaining segment on How David Ruined Our Day! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 22: Show Us Your Submarines

This week the lady dependas give some fun and interesting advice on holding down the home front. We share some ideas on how to help ease your spouse's stress when they are working long hours or getting ready to deploy. Our buffet of roundabouts never ends of course as we share stories, talk food and have a lot of laughs. So go pop a bottle of Apothic Dark with us and enjoy the entertainment! *Not sponsored by Apothic wines* As always find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or email us Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 21: To Live Or Not To Live...On Base Housing?

It's one of those questions that gets asked on every spouse Facebook group, should we live on base? Your favorite dependas discuss this question with pros and cons of military housing. They also share stories of their own experiences. It's ultimately your choice but we hope to give you some good advice! Thanks as always for listening and don't forget to rate and subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts!

BONUS! Superstitions for Friday the 13th

Bonus episode comin at ya! Since it's Friday the 13th and it's a full harvest moon we thought we'd dive in a little bit about superstitions in the military. We've got a few stories to share and hope you enjoy this bonus mini episode! Stay weird my friends!

Ep. 20: Birthright Citizenship and Roundabouts

Hello again! Welcome to our 20th episode! This week our topic might be the most confusing one we've encountered so far. We're talkin, birthright citizenship. We still have a lot of questions but hope to have clarified at least the very basics of the changes they will be implementing on Oct 29th. Email us with any questions or any information we may have missed! Depenedasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 19: Army Pants and Flip Flops?

This week we discuss the ever abundant topic of spouses wearing their active duty members uniform pieces. We had some great comments from some of our listeners that really helped give us a better look into this topic. What do you think is appropriate? Listen in as we give you our opinions on the matter along with opinions and suggestions from some of our listeners! Email us with your creative ways you have used an old uniform whether it was fro decoration, a purse or anything! We'd love to hear from you and post it up on our social media. Dependasplaining@gmail.com.

Ep. 18: Being a Foreign Military Spouse with Special Guest, Melissa

Today's episode we have a very special guest with us! Melissa is Belgian and is married to a US Air Force service member. Listen in as she gives us all the details on her life since meeting and marrying her husband. The struggles as a foreign spouse and all she has had to go through now that they are moving to the states. She gives some great info! Thank you Melissa for chatting with us! Rate us on Apple Podcasts and email us with any questions or concerns you may have! Dependasplaining@gmail.com

Ep. 17: Infidelity in the Military

This week the lovely dependas are having a bad week. The audio quality is not where we'd like it to be. Hang tight though, we are fixing the problem! (Again!) Who else is having a bad week though? WE dive into the dirty yet oh too common topic of infidelity. Is it more common in the military? Is the active member or the dependent more likely to step out? Listen in as the ladies of DEPENDAsplaining give you some interesting advice on the matter.

Ep. 16: Tips, Tricks and Travel

On this week's episode the lovely dependas give you some great advice and tips for money saving travel. Whether you're stateside or overseas, they have shared some great ideas and stories! Looking to book a vacation soon? Tune in as the ladies share their advice for places to stay and how to get there. Hope you are enjoying and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Ep. 15: The OTHER D Word, Demotions

This weeks episode is purely for your (and our) entertainment. We have found some interesting stories about how some military members have gotten demoted. They're crazy, they're dumb and some are just down right funny. We also discuss Area 51 with Lindsey. Tune in for some fun stories! Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Help us spread the word!