The Barracks Life
The Barracks Life
Podcast Description
Where boots hit the deck, stories take flight.
Welcome to The Barracks Life, a podcast that brings you authentic stories from the men and women who've walked the path of military service.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of military service, personal identity, resilience, and the transition to civilian life, with episodes exploring topics like overcoming stereotypes in bootcamp, the mental and physical challenges of elite training, and the intricacies of deploying in different cultural contexts. Example episodes include Charles Burd's reflections on his Marine journey and Armando Sanchez's experiences as a young Air Force reservist during COVID.
Where boots hit the deck, stories take flight.
Welcome to The Barracks Life, a podcast that brings you authentic stories from the men and women who’ve walked the path of military service.
From hitchhiking the Pacific Northwest to welding aboard a Navy submarine tender in Italy — host Khit Lovan sits down with former Petty Officer Second Class Adam Nuncio as he shares the raw, real journey that reshaped his life. It's a story of transformation, accountability, and the quiet power of purpose.
In this episode of The Barracks Life, you'll hear:
How Adam went from hitting rock bottom to finding purpose in Navy boot camp
Life aboard a submarine tender — no sea time, but plenty of impact
What it meant to be a Hull Technician (HT) — the ”ship's surgeon” of the sea
How a lunch table full of “Jesus freaks” led to a life-changing spiritual awakening
The unexpected joys and challenges of raising a family as a Navy man
Post-service life: teaching, traveling, and staying grounded in purpose
Honest reflections on discipline, patriotism, accountability — and how those values carry over into civilian life
This episode is packed with insight, humor, and the kind of unfiltered storytelling only a veteran can deliver.
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