The Veterans Sound Off Podcast

On each episode of the show we will travel across the State of Mississippi and visit each American Legion Post and discover how the members there are still serving America in their communities.

The Veterans Sound Off Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Jerry Allhands, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jerry Allhands hosts The Veterans Sound Off Podcast, a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Where Leadership Meets Belonging For Young Women

  Mar 10, 202631 minS3

  <p>Send a text</p><p>A week can change the way a young woman sees herself. From the floor of the American Legion Midwinter Conference, we sit down with Magnolia Girls State director Abby Burris and past department president Angela Kilcreese to unpack how a hands-on mock government turns rising seniors into confident leaders, sharp communicators, and informed citizens. They share what truly matters in a delegate—initiative, service, and the courage to try—while challenging schools and parents to look beyond the usual picks and elevate students who bring grit and heart.<br/><br/>We walk through the nuts...

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  Episode #6

  How A Week At Boys State Can Change A Life

  Feb 16, 202617 minS3

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What happens when 320 talented juniors arrive at Ole Miss as strangers and leave as a functioning state government? We sit with assistant director Reed Overstreet to trace how Mississippi Boys State turns curiosity into competence with real campaigns, real responsibilities, and real stakes. Reed opens the curtain on a week built for growth: delegates are split into new “cities,” kept out of their comfort zones, and challenged to build platforms, win votes, and govern under tight timelines. The result is a true civics lab—less lecture, more practice—guided by staffers who have served in congr...

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  Episode #5

  Medicare Basics For Veterans

  Feb 13, 202615 minS3

  <p>Send a text</p><p>A Medicare card shows up in the mail and suddenly you’re staring down a seven‑month clock, an alphabet of Parts, and a lifetime penalty if you miss the mark. We brought in Michelle Williams, an independent Medicare and veteran benefits specialist, to make the path simple for veterans and their families. From the American Legion Midwinter Conference in Mississippi, we unpack how Medicare works alongside VA care and TRICARE without conflict, and why the right plan can add real value with dental, vision, and other extras many veterans don’t receive.<br/><br/>Mi...

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  Episode #4

  A Marine-Turned-Soldier Explains How The Legion Restored His Mission

  Feb 11, 202628 minS3

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What happens when the mission that shaped your life goes quiet? At the American Legion Midwinter Conference in Mississippi, we sit down with Jacob Harrison—a veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Army with 26 years of active service—to unpack the jarring shift from combat arms to civilian keyboards, and how he rebuilt purpose through the Legion and the American Legion Riders.<br/><br/>Jacob takes us from Iraq and Afghanistan to the first awkward months after retirement, where the absence of daily stakes and tight-knit teams hit hardest. He explains the diff...

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  Episode #3

  How A Rottweiler Became A Lifeline For A Veteran

  Feb 8, 202616 minS3

  <p>Send a text</p><p>A calm, steady dog can change a life—and Annie Hines shows us how. We sit down at the American Legion Department of Mississippi’s Midwinter Conference to hear how her rottweiler, Zekana, went from eager pup to trained service partner who can anticipate anxiety, apply grounding pressure, and guide Annie through crowded, high-stress spaces. Along the way, we unpack the path that got her there: reputable programs, realistic timelines, and the daily exposure work that cements good behavior beyond the classroom.<br/><br/>Annie’s work as a Veteran Service Officer and Wounded Warrio...

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