Ep 42: The one about supporting our troops at Christmas

<p>The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by Chris Kennedy Publishing. Learn more about their wide array of scifi/fantasy books and stories at <a href= "https://chriskennedypublishing.com/">https://chriskennedypublishing.com/</a></p> <p><em>Interview Segment: Emily Bernson, USO of North Carolina</em></p> <p>In our final episode of 2021, the Dudes chat with Emily Bernson from the United Service Organizations (USO) of North Carolina about her team’s work to support America’s service members and their families during the holidays and beyond.</p> <p>Topics include:</p> <ul> <li>The USO mission</li> <li>The USO of North Carolina and its various programs</li> <li>USO holiday efforts and how to get involved</li> <li>The rise of videogaming in the USO’s approach</li> <li>The Oprey Live: USO Holiday Special</li> <li>The critical importance of fundraising and volunteers in meeting the USO mission</li> </ul> <p>To donate to the USO of North Carolina or to get involved with their efforts, visit <a href= "https://northcarolina.uso.org/">https://northcarolina.uso.org/</a></p> <p><em>Halftime</em></p> <p>The guys break down the latest happenings around Chris Kennedy Publishing including this week’s new release — ALLY by Kacey Ezell and Marisa Wolf. Grab it now at <a href= "https://amzn.to/3mfeNYB">https://amzn.to/3mfeNYB</a></p> <p>Ian also runs down the latest pre-release, audio, and book news from CKP.</p> <p><em>Open Segment</em></p> <p>The guys go “around the horn” with updates on t heir various writing and event projects including:</p> <ul> <li>Ian’s big book news</li> <li>A Dude sighting coming to Pensacon 2022</li> </ul> <p><em>Pod Mail Segment</em></p> <p>Topics Include:</p> <ul> <li>Top Christmas movies (besides Die Hard)</li> <li>Audiobook suggestions for holiday road trips</li> <li>DU-VAL says GOOD-BYE to Urban Meyer as HC of the Jaguars</li> <li>Weird Al’s new tour and the guys’ favorite songs</li> <li>Christmas Dinner vs. Christmas Breakfast: The Dudes weigh in with menus</li> </ul> <p>The Dudes in Hyperspace