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Nov 2024
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NEW SHOW: Unfit For Service

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Randy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.

Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Listen to Unfit for Service now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.

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