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Lee welcomes co-host Chris and first-time guest Walia to the Hot Ashes Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about music, military life, community, and the stories that keep a podcast going.

Chris talks about his work as an ambassador for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Heroes, his book Earn This Chair, and an upcoming author event at the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Walia shares her musical background, and the group reminisces about performing live, band history, and favorite songs.

The conversation also covers vintage maps and memorabilia, football rivalries, running and wellness, customer service and leadership, and a man’s remarkable long-distance walk around the world. Lee reflects on a recent plane crash and his family’s connection to aviation, while the group discusses military service, veteran support, and outdoor hobbies.

Thanks for watching—and enjoy the conversation!

00:00 Podcast intro and guest Walia
05:46 Chris on hyperbaric oxygen therapy
09:40 Author events and Toys for Tots
12:42 Wellness, golf, and running
21:09 Growing up, road trips, and paper maps
23:50 Vintage records and collectibles
27:21 Football and Medal of Honor recipients
31:47 The man walking around the world
37:14 Walia’s background and music
40:26 Band gigs and Marine Corps events
45:03 Childhood TV and getting older
52:24 Books, self-publishing, and leadership
59:00 Customer service and employee training
1:04:54 Music genres and band history
1:14:00 Live music and local festivals
1:21:35 Lee’s Oura ring and hand pain
1:25:48 Learjet crash and aviation safety
1:29:51 Aviation procedures and standards
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