Comedian Jim Fleming shares his bizarre temp job where he and other towns people from Fallon, Nevada posed as Taliban fighters to help train U.S. Marines, preparing for deployment in Afghanistan. Armed with AK47s and multiple rounds of blanks and minimal preparation, Fleming and his fellow Fallonites, engaged in multiple combat scenarios against the Marines, including fake ambushes, roadside bomb encounters and hostage situations. Fleming came to respect the discipline of the Marines while questioning the private contractors leading his $15 rent-a-Taliban operation.
Jim Also Discusses:
- His interactions with the other Taliban stand-ins
- How playing a guard give him brought out some unsavory instincts in him
- Getting strafed by F18 Fighter jets and other surprises
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Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alicynyaffee
Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com
Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com
How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924
