Synopsis
Zero Blog Thirty is a military podcast presented by Barstool Sports that's listenable for the most crusty of veterans, the bootest of boots, or people who have never touched a weapon in their life. Through the eyes of enlisted Marines and a West Point trained officer, Zero Blog Thirty is like sitting at the online-bar of the VFW and having a virtual cold one with your buddies.
Episodes
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Rob Evans on Hots & Cots and Their Goal On Helping Base Facilities. BA EP 17
17/06/2025 Duration: 01h25minThis week on Bold American Cons, Ryan, and Rob are back to discuss their last 72 (00:00-09:53) The current conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel (09:54-18:27) The Army's 250th Birthday (18:28:-27:09) and the shootings that took place on congressman in Minnesota (27:10-35:53). Then Rob Evans, the creator of the Hots&Cots app joins Cons and Sands to discuss his military experience and the inspiration behind the creation of the app with hopes to help the DOD and military facilities. (35:54-1:07:34). We end the show with a brand new segment "Bold take of the week." Like & Subscribe!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Marines Deployed To Los Angeles and President Trump Vs Elon Musk. BA EP: 16
10/06/2025 Duration: 01h03minOn this week's episode of Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob are all back together to discuss their last 72 (00:00-27:35) The madness taking place in Los Angeles and what is/ is not a protest (27:36-49:56) President Trump and Elon Musk exchanging blows over social media in a nasty breakup (49:57-55:37) and we ends the show with some TV talk and some post-show discussion. (55:38-01:03:29)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Gary Sinise on Brothers After War, Helping Veterans, and the Iconic Role of Lieutenant Dan
05/06/2025 Duration: 01h25minThis week on Bold American, Cons and Ryan join each other to speak on their last 72 (00:00-10:23) The biggest challenges of being a parent (10:24-15:28) The renaming of USNS Harvey Milk (15:29-21:57) and The Pentagon Diverting $1 Billion from Army Barracks (21:58-25:42). Then Gary Sinise joins the show to speak on Brothers After War, the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Iconic Role of Lieutenant Dan and his passion for helping military and combat veterans. (25:43-01:20:00). We wrap up with some post show discussion as well as Cons' Mt. Rushmore of Military Generals. (01:20:01-01:25:49).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Major Allison Brager On Physical and Mental Health, Sleep Hygiene, and Psychedelics role in the Military
27/05/2025 Duration: 01h27minThis week on Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob are back to share the somber news on the passing of Captain Cons' father (00:00-13:11). Memorial Day, what it means, and why it's okay to be celebrated not just as a time as mourning (13:12-28:53). President Trump speaking at West Point (28:53-33:05). The French President being slapped in public by his wife (33:06-38:06). Then MAJ Allison Brager joins Rob to discuss the importance of physical & mental fitness, Sleep Hygiene, and the future role of psychedelics in the armed forces. (38:07-01:22:22). Then we close with some post show discussion.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Mexican Ship Crash, Biden Health Updates, and Springsteen's Trump Comments. BA13
20/05/2025 Duration: 01h21minWelcome back to another episode of The Bold American Podcast. This week, Cons, Rob, and Ryan are back in full to discuss their last 72 (00:00-17:37). The Mexican Naval Ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge (17:38-20:47). President Biden's recent diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (20:48-28:30). Some conspiracy theory discussion (28:31-36:02). American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden Documentary (36:03-41:13). Bruce Springsteen's recent comments on President Trump (41:14-49:32). Some recent updates in the trial of P Diddy (49:33-57:25). And we end the show with another round of Q&A from Rob and some Post-show discussion (57:26-01:21:25).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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AI In College, The Fat Shot, and an American Pope. BA12
13/05/2025 Duration: 01h10minThis week on Bold American, Rob and Cons get into the over-stimulant screen time we all face and some pre-show banter (00:00-22:38) Burner accounts and keyboard warriors (22:39-30:20) AI use in colleges and when or not it's appropriate (30:21-40:00) Our overall technology dependence (40:01-44:36) President Trump labeling Ozempic as "the fat shot" and those who need it vs those who use it as an "easy button" (44:37-59:15) Pete Hegseth's unique Suits (59:16-01:01:31) and an American Pope from Chicago. (01:01:32-01:10:20)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Navy & Army LAX, The Delco Pooper, & Barstool Philly Incident. BA11
07/05/2025 Duration: 45minWelcome back to the Bold American Podcast. This week Rob and Ryan take the reigns while Cons is away to discuss Rob's Manion WOD (00:00-06:31). Navy & Army Women's LAX both making the tournament (06:32-13:13). The DELCO Pooper road rage incident (13:14-16:51). Dave Portnoy taking charge on putting those responsible on blast for the Antisemitic sign displayed in the Barstool Philly bar (16:52-26:54). Ryan's memorial post for her brother Travis under attack on Facebook (26:55-34:21). Rob's Upcoming Annapolis Trip (34:22-36:50). Bachelor Party Cutoff Age (36:51-39:02). Then we end the show with some post show discussion (39:03-45:06).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Pope Francis' Funeral, Saquon Golf With Trump, and Bill Belichick's Awkward Interview.
29/04/2025 Duration: 49minWelcome back to the Bold American Pod. This week Cons, Rob, and Ryan go over their last 72 (00:00:00-00:13:16). Pope Francis' funeral took place in Rome (00:13:17-00:17:36). A soldier being sentenced in Fort Cavazos (00:17:37-00:21:58). Saquon Barkley Golfs With Trump and is facing backlash (00:21:59-00:29:29). Bill Belichick Interviews awkwardly with his girlfriend by his side (00:29:30-00:34:31). The NFL draft and our biggest takeaways (00:34:32-00:41:15). Who would win in the 100 men vs 1 gorilla scenario (00:41:16-00:46:34). And we end the show with some post show discussion. (00:46:35-00:49:42).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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White Sox Dave Recaps His Race With Cons, Hegseth Text Leaks, Kristi Noem, & Army In The Portal
22/04/2025 Duration: 01h17minThis week on Bold American Cons, Ryan, and Rob welcome on White Sox Dave of Barstool Chicago as guest host to discuss their last 72 (00:00:00-00:09:15). The Manion WOD workout is approaching and the group prepares for a tough workout (00:09:16-00:12:08). Cons and Dave finally discuss and close the door on the mile race they had during Cons time in Chicago (00:12:09-00:20:46). Another round of Signal leaks seems to come from the Hegseth camp (00:20:47-00:30:13). Kristi Noem got her bag stolen and had an interesting photo op with ICE agents (00:30:14-00:37:14). The Supreme Court puts a halt on deportation (00:37:15-00:49:20). Nancy Mace posted a video of an encounter in an Alta that may not be received as planned (00:49:21-00:59:23). Service Academy athletes are entering the transfer portal (00:59:24-01:11:53). And we close with some weekly clean up and post-show discussion (01:11:54-01:17:21).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amaz
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Chad Mumm on Rory winning The Masters, Netflix's Full Swing, Military Origins, & Happy Gilmore 2
15/04/2025 Duration: 01h41minThis week on Bold American Cons and Ryan get into their last 72, including Cons trip to Chicago for The Barstool Mini Golf Open and his mile race (00:00:00-00:13:44). Celebrities like Katy Perry going to space (00:13:45-00:15:55). Real IDs being a requirement to fly starting May 7th (00:15:56-00:19:34). Bernie Sanders taking the stage at Coachella (00:19:35-00:22:12). President Trump making an appearance at UFC 314 (00:22:13-00:25:46). Governor Shapiro's home being attacked by arsonist (00:25:27-00:27:58). Luxury Brands being exposed via TikTok (00:27:59-00:33:04). A helicopter crashing into the Hudson River (00:33:05-00:36:32). Elon's take on artificial intelligence (00:36:33-00:40:21). Emmy-winning producer and the Co-founder & President of Pro Shop Holdings Chad Humm joins the show to discuss Rory completing the career grand slam, his Netflix series Full Swing, his military origins, and the upcoming release of Happy Gilmore 2 in which he is the co-producer (00:40:22-01:38:53). We end the show with some
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Special Forces Fitness Requirements, Proper Dinner Attire, and Adjusting To The Civilian World. Bold American EP: 7.
08/04/2025 Duration: 01h23minThis week on Bold American, Cons, Rob, and Ryan tell us about their last 72 (00:00:00-00:10:10). Hegseth announces uniform fitness requirements for men and women of the special forces (00:10:11-00:22:00). Brittany Pettersen gives testimony with her infant in hand and the debate that ensued (00:22:01-00:33:30). Adjusting to the civilian sector post-separation and the challenges that come with it (00:33:31-00:50:25). The group discusses and reacts to the Karen Read Documentary (00:50:26-00:59:49). Then we wrap up with a grab bag of questions presented by Rob along with some post-show discussion. (00:59:50-01:23:55).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Zachary Bell, Vet With A Sign, On Getting Into Social Media, Psyhcadelic Therapy, and The Veteran Community
01/04/2025 Duration: 01h32minThis week on Bold American, Cons, Rob, and Ryan tell us about their last 72 (00:00:00-00:17:50). Then, we speak with Zachary Bell, A.K.A. Vet With A Sign, on his social media journey, his personal experiences with psychedelic therapy, and the potential benefits for veterans (00:17:51-01:13:09) Then Cons and Ryan are joined by Sands to speak on the signal gate text leaks (01:13:10-01:22:13), The controversy surrounding the new Snow White premiere (01:22:14-01:26:42), The new Army Referral initiative (01:26:43-01:28:34), and some post show discussion involving Rico's bus ride and Sands being a Ryder (01:28:35-01:32:22).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Colonel Larry Perino on Black Hawk Down, The Battle Of Mogadishu, and His Military Career
25/03/2025 Duration: 01h09minThis week on Bold American Cons, Rob, and Ryan discuss their last 72 (00:00:00-00:06:52). The F-47 fighter jet program and its announcement (00:06:53-00:12:20). The recent Tesla vandalism that's taken place across the country (00:12:21-00:16:28). The recent memos to military personnel regarding posting content to social media (00:16:29-00:24:27). And the most realistic military movies (00:24:28-00:28:11). Colonel Larry Perino joins the show and tells us about his experience in the Battle of Mogadishu, Black Hawk Down and the new documentary Surviving Black Hawk Down. He also tells us his thoughts on returning to the battle site, the effect his rugby career had on preparing him for the military, and what advice he would give his former self (00:28:12-01:03:52). We end the show with some post show discussion (01:03:53-01:09:16). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Pod
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Super Bowl Champion Brett Toth On His Journey From West Point To The Eagles, Super Bowl LIX, and The Celebration In Philly
19/03/2025 Duration: 01h10minThis week on Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob discuss their last 72 (00:00:00-00:05:38). The DEI purge taking place (00:05:39-00:14:13). The removal of Secret Service from Biden and Harris (00:14:14-00:16:11), and Central Commands newfound social media presence (00:16:12-00:20:28). Super Bowl Champion, Philadelphia Eagle, and West Point Alum Brett Toth joins the show to discuss his journey from West Point to the Eagles, beating the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and the celebration that ensued (00:20:29-01:04:58). We end the show with some closing remarks and post show discussion (01:04:59-01:10:12). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Going Back Overseas, Politicians Podcasting, & The Most Realistic War Movies. Bold American EP 3
11/03/2025 Duration: 57minWelcome to Bold American Podcast hosted by Captain Cons, Ryan Manion, & Rob Boeckmann. Join us for the next chapter from Barstool's military branch as we explore topics facing our troops, Veterans, and all Americans. This week we discuss The Last 72 (00:00:00-00:19:55). The podcast preparation for the upcoming Manion WOD (00:19:56-00:25:12). If given the choice, would you return overseas? (00:25:13-00:37:29). The JD Vance Meme takeover (00:37:30-00:41:15). Politicians Podcasting (00:41:16-00:43:35). Oscars and War Movies (00:44:36-00:50:13). And some post-show discussion (00:50:14-00:57:35). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Rudy Reyes On Brothers After War, His Journey Through Hollywood Post Military, and Veteran Culture
04/03/2025 Duration: 01h04minWelcome to Bold American Podcast hosted by Captain Cons, Ryan Manion, & Rob Boeckmann. Join us for the next chapter from Barstool's military branch as we explore topics facing our troops, Veterans, and all Americans. This week we discuss Rob's weekend at West Point (00:00:00-00:04:50). President Trump and Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office and the public reaction (00:04:51-00:14:34). Special Forces Marine turned Actor Rudy Reyes joins the show to discuss Brothers After War, the journey through Hollywood post-military and the challenges along the way, and the importance of the veteran community. (00:14:35-00:54:21). To close we discuss everyones last 72. (00:54:22-01:04:44).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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Government Overhaul, Elon's 13th Kid, & Hooters Is Going Bankrupt - Bold American EP 1
26/02/2025 Duration: 56minLet’s Be Bold - Bold American #1 - Introducing the Bold American podcast hosted by Cons, Ryan, and Rob. Join us for the next chapter from Barstool’s military branch as we explore topics facing our troops, Veterans, and all Americans. Today we discuss the government getting DOGE’ed, Elon’s baker’s dozen of kids, and say it ain’t so, Hooters going bankrupt?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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The Final Episode of Zero Blog 30
15/01/2025 Duration: 01h16minIn the last-ever episode of Zero Blog 30, the squad gathers for one final formation to reflect on the journey that made this podcast so memorable. From the hilarious moments that left listeners in stitches to the heartfelt stories of service members that inspired a nation, this episode is a tribute to the legacy of the show. Chaps, Kate, and Cons revisit the milestones, from the first episode to the ones that shaped their mission of sharing military stories with authenticity, humor, and heart. They share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, their favorite guest interviews, and the moments that defined Zero Blog 30's unique voice in the podcasting world. Join the team as they sign off with gratitude to their loyal listeners, a salute to the military community, and a few tears (and laughs) along the way. It’s the end of an era, but the memories live on forever.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/
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Veteran Influencers are losing their minds
08/01/2025 Duration: 59minThe ZBT crew—Chaps, Kate, and Cons—are back in the studio and kicking off the new year with a jam-packed episode. They dive into everything from their Christmas break adventures and travel stories to hot topics like Elon Musk, Tim Kennedy, and the controversial Cybertruck incident at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. The conversation takes a more somber turn as the team reflects on the mass casualty event in New Orleans, unpacking the human stories behind the headlines. Finally, the squad closes the show with a heartfelt tribute to their beloved colleague, Barstool’s own Stanko, who recently passed away after a brave battle with cancer. It’s an episode filled with laughs, insights, and poignant moments you won’t want to miss. Tags: Military, Current Events, Barstool, Christmas, Travel, Elon Musk, New Orleans, Tribute.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
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VA Shenanigans, Russian Scooter Chaos, and Military Healthcare Woes
18/12/2024 Duration: 34minThis week on Zero Blog 30, Kate and Chaps are diving into a wild mix of stories you don’t want to miss: