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485 - My Son Went To The Naval Academy with Brand Expert Nancy Hala

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4.1529 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2018

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Nancy Hala (Brand Expert and Co-Host of This is Fifty With Sheri and Nancy) shares a story about the surprise decision from her son to go to the Naval Academy. Plus, later in the show, we talk about what it means to be a Brand Expert! Watch Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show on YouTube anytime! https://bit.ly/39OoTdw With your host Christine Blackburn and comedian Blaine Capatch, writer Danny Zuker and many more talented people like Wayne Federman, MaryLynn Rajskub, Melissa Peterman, Ed Crasnick, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Greg Proops! Four comedians spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true 1 or 2 minute story on the topic they land. The "expert judges" comment and everyone laughs their ass off. Story Smash sold-out consistently at the Hollywood Improv for 3 years. It's a blast! Check out the Story Smash website here- https://www.storysmashshow.com The Story Worthy Hour & 1/2 Of Power is now once a month on the third Sunday at 5:00pm PST, at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank California! Watch 7 true hilarious stories in 1 hour! More info on the website- https://www.storyworthypodcast.com Please follow for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q It really helps. Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/StoryWorthy Facebook- https://facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys! Christine

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0:00.0

Hey, it's Christine from StoryRithy. Today on the show, producer and brand expert, Nancy Hala, talks about watching her child grow up and join the Naval Academy. First of all, is the head trip just having your kids grow up.

0:21.7

We are not a military family.

0:24.0

That's not to say we don't support the military.

0:26.1

It's more like I never thought about it.

0:29.2

He said to me, if I get into the Naval Academy, I'm going.

0:33.3

And I said, why?

0:35.0

And he said, I want to be part of something bigger than myself.

0:40.2

Those were his exact words.

0:41.7

At 18 years old, I mean, you cannot argue with that.

0:45.0

Wow, I would be so proud.

0:48.7

Today on the show, producer and brand expert Nancy Hala talks about watching her children grow up and her son go off to the Naval Academy. Stay close.

0:59.6

Hey, it's Nancy Hala. You're listening to Storyworthy.

1:18.2

Welcome to Storyworthy. My name is Christine Blackburn, and I'm coming to you from Los Angeles, California.

1:24.4

I'm so glad you guys tune in today, whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a new listener, welcome to Storyworthy.

1:28.6

Now, I hope you guys had a chance to listen to Jacqueline Mark Fuji last week.

1:35.1

Jacqueline is a comedian, and her story is titled Sudden Death, which sounds pretty depressing.

1:37.4

But actually, it's pretty funny.

1:39.3

So go back and listen to that.

1:41.9

And by the way, I'm on Jacqueline's podcast last week.

1:43.2

It's called What's Your Jersey?

2:01.7

So go back and listen to that as well. Jacqueline and I did a little podcast swap. It was very sweet. But not today because today I'm here with the talented Nancy Hala. And she brings forth a topic, my son went to the Naval Academy. And that's pretty specific. You know what I mean? Like that's, I know exactly what happened.

2:03.3

You do, almost.

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