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11BangGang

11BangGang

By: Alex Rivers
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"11BangGang" is a raw, unfiltered podcast where host and infantry veteran Alex brings on fellow combat vets to share their gripping stories from the battlefield. With a focus on authenticity, the show dives into the realities of war, the struggles of PTSD, and the challenging transition back to civilian life. Each episode offers a candid look at the brotherhood, resilience, and recovery of those who’ve served, delivering powerful narratives that honor the infantry experience.

Alex Rivers 2025
Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Paul Darling
    Jun 23 2026

    I sat down for a conversation with Paul Darling, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (retired). We talk about his career and his deployment to Afghanistan. We talk about his lessons learned while fighting the taliban. Paul also gave his overall opinion on the conclusion of the war.

    Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/Taliban-Safari-One-Surkhagan-Valley-ebook/dp/B07QW32VZ5?th=1&psc=1

    https://linktr.ee/Bastard24

    Music: Born A Rockstar by Neffexx

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Story tyme With Stevo
    Jun 14 2026

    Me and Stevo sit down for an riveting conversation about his time in the military and beyond. He talks about his first deployment to the middle east with Desert Storm and then subsequent deployments during the GWOT era. His stories don't end there, he also talks about his family and his personal struggles with mental health. Make sure you get his books to get more detail than we covered here. Thanks for coming on Stevo it was a killer podcast!

    https://storytymewithstevo69.com/

    https://linktr.ee/Bastard24?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    Music By: Neffex Born a Rockstar

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • Josh Weber
    Jun 1 2026

    In this episode, I sit down with Josh, a Navy Corpsman who deployed with the 13th MEU and later to Afghanistan with 2/5 . We talk about the lead-up to his first deployment, life on the float, and what it was really like hitting the ground in Helmand Province. Josh opens up about the brutal realities of combat, the things he saw, the casualties he treated, and the heavy emotions you have to lock down to keep pushing through the mission. Raw, honest, and no filter. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to stay focused when everything’s on the line, this one’s for you.

    https://linktr.ee/Bastard24?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

    Music: Neffex Born a Rockstar

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    1 hr and 32 mins
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