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From hilarious stories about holiday food fails in war zones to candid admissions about homelessness and depression, these veterans open up about what it means to find connection, hope, and healing during the toughest seasons. Discover how pasteles and coquito become more than food as we continue the Bad Bunny celebration—they’re reminders of family, survival, and finding your people.Whether you’re curious about Puerto Rican holiday traditions, want to hear veterans’ real stories, or need a reminder of what community feels like when times get rough, this episode is not to be missed.

Matthias Roeckl is an award-winning freelance correspondent journalist, who also produces podcasts such as Funny Feelings, Puls, Host, and producer of Bayerischer Rundfunk (Germany's most significant public tv and Radio station based in Munich). Matthias...