Episode
Selects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
28:30
Published: Sat Mar 18 2023
Description
Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this classic episode with Josh and Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The speaker discusses the devoted fans of action movie stars, drawing a comparison between Van Damme and Seagal enthusiasts, and discusses his dog's reaction to thunderstorms.
00:00 - 03:32 (03:32)
Summary
The speaker discusses the devoted fans of action movie stars, drawing a comparison between Van Damme and Seagal enthusiasts, and discusses his dog's reaction to thunderstorms.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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The French foreign Legion invaded Mexico in 1861 and stayed there until 1865, leaving because they were finally beaten back.
03:32 - 06:01 (02:29)
Summary
The French foreign Legion invaded Mexico in 1861 and stayed there until 1865, leaving because they were finally beaten back. The Foreign Legion is known for their toughness, and to date, they have lost 35,000 soldiers in battle.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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Discussing the radicalism that led to the ascent of King Louis Philippe, some of the tough soldiers and criminals that came with it, and why the King eventually viewed them as a threat to his reign.
06:12 - 12:04 (05:52)
Summary
Discussing the radicalism that led to the ascent of King Louis Philippe, some of the tough soldiers and criminals that came with it, and why the King eventually viewed them as a threat to his reign.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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After completing a year of service in the French Foreign Legion, soldiers are given the opportunity to undergo military regularization of their situation, allowing them to retrieve their old papers and return to their old name.
12:05 - 15:39 (03:34)
Summary
After completing a year of service in the French Foreign Legion, soldiers are given the opportunity to undergo military regularization of their situation, allowing them to retrieve their old papers and return to their old name. This represents the end of the Legion owning them during their service.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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The French Foreign Legion is a unique military organization that attracts people from all over the world.
15:39 - 19:13 (03:33)
Summary
The French Foreign Legion is a unique military organization that attracts people from all over the world. The Legionnaires are known for their bravery and their willingness to fight and die for France.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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The speaker recommends podcasts including "Let's Start a Coup," "Main Accounts: The Story of MySpace," and "Onward with Rosie O'Donnell."
19:14 - 23:47 (04:33)
Summary
The speaker recommends podcasts including "Let's Start a Coup," "Main Accounts: The Story of MySpace," and "Onward with Rosie O'Donnell."
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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In this podcast episode, the speaker shares their experience of receiving a brain at the Emmy's and explains the importance of toxicological examination while highlighting a point made by a young listener regarding vitreous fluid extraction.
23:47 - 26:08 (02:20)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares their experience of receiving a brain at the Emmy's and explains the importance of toxicological examination while highlighting a point made by a young listener regarding vitreous fluid extraction.
EpisodeSelects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?
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This transcript contains advertisements for three different podcasts available on the I Heart Radio app and Apple Podcasts featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Wells Adams and Tyler Florence, and Dr. Romany.
26:08 - 27:47 (01:39)
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This transcript contains advertisements for three different podcasts available on the I Heart Radio app and Apple Podcasts featuring Rosie O'Donnell, Wells Adams and Tyler Florence, and Dr. Romany.