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Stayton Bonner, Author of 'Bare Knuckle'
April 13, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBStayton Bonner is a former Rolling Stone and GQ Magazine editor and the author of Bare Knuckle: Inside the World of Underground Boxing. This gripping narrative talks about the rise of Bobby Gunn in the lucrative blood sport, as well as intimate details into the gritty criminal underworld that drew in immigrants and mobsters in search of fame and fortune. Bobby was a skinny but tough kid born into the world of boxing. At a young age, his father taught him dirty street fighting and bare-kn...
John Dailey, Det-1 Team Leader and Author of 'Tough, Rugged Bastards'
April 06, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJohn Dailey is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and author of Tough, Rugged Bastards. In 2003, Dailey was handpicked to become the team leader of Detachment One, the first Marine Corps unit assigned to the US Special Operations Command. Their battlefield success became the proof-of-concept for the formation of the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Dailey shares how the title of his book came about. As team leader, he was free to choose the members of his team but was inst...
Adam Lazarus, Renowned Author of 'The Wingmen'
March 23, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAdam Lazarus, renowned for his notable works such as Super Bowl Monday and his latest book, The Wingmen, delves into the heroic narratives of two American icons and lifelong friends: space explorer John Glenn and Ted Williams, widely regarded as the greatest hitter in baseball history. Before the onset of the Korean War, Glenn had completed 59 combat missions during World War II, while Williams was a highly decorated WWII Marine pilot and a two-time American League Triple Crown winner a...
Eric Blehm, Award-Winning Author of 'The Darkest White'
March 16, 2024 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEric Blehm is an award-winning author known for his New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. In the early 1990s, he served as editor-in-chief of TransWorld SNOWboarding magazine and, by 1999, had transitioned to freelance writing. Blehm gained significant insight into the world of special operations shortly after the September 11 attacks when he found himself embedded with Green Berets. This immersion ultimately led to his acclaimed book The Only Thing Wort...
Dwayne Epstein, Biographer of Lee Marvin and Author of "Killin' Generals"
March 09, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDwayne Epstein is an accomplished author and biographer, renowned for his insightful explorations into the intricacies of his subjects' lives. His most notable works include Lee Marvin: Point Blank and Killin' Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen. He delves into some of Lee Marvin's thoughts on The Dirty Dozen and how his favorite aspect of the movie was how it reflected the thoughts and feelings of the greatest generation—the ordinary people who lived through it. Dwayne also shar...
Barry Cohen, Founder of ProTek, the Official Watch of the USMC
March 02, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBarry Cohen, Founder of ProTek Watches, and SOFREP Managing Editor Guy D. McCardle join today’s episode of SOFREP Radio. Wristwatches trace their origins back to World War I, serving as essential tools for soldiers in the trenches. Over the decades, wristwatches have evolved in both materials and technology, yet their fundamental purpose remains unchanged—to provide a quick and convenient means of telling time. Barry shares insights into the innovative technology featured in ProTek w...
SSgt. Mikael Cook, US-Afghan War Veteran and Author of 'Life and Death at Abbey Gates'
February 24, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBMikael was on the ground during the catastrophic US evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021. He made it his mission to save as many Aghan allies as possible and is personally responsible for the safe exit of 20 allies. While some made it out, Mikael talks about the deep moral injury this abandonment has caused. When it became apparent that it was impossible to evacuate everyone in Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Digital Dunkirk was born—an ad hoc, public-private, digital-ba...
Master Chief Rick Kaiser, Navy SEAL and Author of 'Frogman Stories'
February 17, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBRick is a Silver Star recipient for his leadership during the Battle of Mogadishu, popularized in the Hollywood hit Black Hawk Down, and was a prominent member of SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team Six. He continues to serve the SEALs as Chief Operating Officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Frogman Stories is a collection of events in and around SEAL Teams over the course of 45 years. It shows an authentic portrayal of how things get done in SEAL Teams and the silent trials that forge t...
Roland Tiso, Col. U.S. Army (Retired) and Author of 'In Strange Company'
February 10, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBInitially enlisted in 1969 to play football for the army, Col. Tiso ended up on a bus to the Virginia Military Institute to ultimately get commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1973. He served decades as a soldier and, after mandatory retirement, still chose to serve 11 more years as an intelligence planner and analyst for a defense contractor. He deployed five more times to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Col. Tiso explains that the Iraqi army was envisioned to be a bulwark against Ir...
Joe Muccia, Retired US Marine and Co-author of 'Cry Havoc!'
February 03, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJoe Muccia is a former US Marine and co-author of Cry Havoc! He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Combat Action Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation. He shares his friendship with the late Thomas Greer, a former special operations commander who wrote under the pen name "Dalton Fury," and how he finished Greer's manuscript after his fight with cancer. Muccia is proud to ...
Abbi D., OSINT Practitioner and Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast
January 27, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAbbi D. is the US Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast, a global provider of open-source intelligence solutions, provides intelligence, investigative, and collections teams access and analysis of unprecedented amounts of digital data. Rad and Abbigail talk about the advancements in AI and how catching illicit activities and weapons capabilities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to OSINT’s effectiveness. In this episode, Abbigail explains how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) utilize...
Curtis Fox, Former Green Beret and Author of 'Hybrid Warfare'
January 06, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBCurtis Fox is a former Green Beret and 10th Special Forces Group member. Fox is also a Russian speaker and the author of Hybrid Warfare, which delves deep into the Russian approach to strategic competition and conventional military conflict. He gives insight into the Russian perspective on security and their basis for wanting back the former Soviet states. Fox talks about the naval capabilities of Russia, how their submarine fleet is a force to be reckoned with while their sole aircraft...
Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, Authors of 'Finding Waypoints'
December 30, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis episode's guests are Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, authors of Finding Waypoints. Col. Gadson's story is both humbling and inspiring as a hero from one of our nation's military families. During his service in Iraq, he lost both of his legs and has since embarked on a spiritual journey, becoming an assistant coach to the NY Giants that helped propel them from last place to NFC East champions in ‘08. Terese Schlachter, a three-time Emmy Award-winning television producer ...
Ben Williams, Former Navy Surface Warfare Officer and COO of Exyn Technologies
December 16, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBen Williams is a former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer and current CEO of Exyn Technologies. Drones serve a vital function in search and rescue missions, like in Acapulco recently, providing valuable information to rescuers on the best routes and plans that mean the difference between life and death. Williams shares dicey situations back in the Navy when he led small boat boarding teams and encountered a caricature of the quintessential Russian captain—a half-finished bottle of vodka i...
Cyrus Norcross, Former Army Ranger and Award-Winning Journalist
December 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBCyrus Norcross is an acclaimed journalist from the Navajo Nation recognized for his coverage of cases involving missing and murdered indigenous people. He served as an Army Ranger in units like the 4th Infantry Division and 75th Ranger Regiment, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares stories of his actions in the field, from preventing miscommunications through his lifesaving Arabic training and picking up sketchy individuals with gold bars in their homes. His entry into jou...
Dr. Melvin Stith, Vietnam War Veteran and Diversity Advocate
December 02, 2023 15:04 - 47 minutes - 44 MBDr. Melvin Stith is a transformative leader in and out of the military. He joined the Army as a commissioned officer after earning his bachelor's degree in sociology at Norfolk State in 1968, serving with the Military Intelligence Corps. He served in Vietnam until 1972 and retired as a Captain. After returning from the war, Dr. Stith pursued further education, obtaining his MBA and PhD from Syracuse University. He would dedicate the following decades in the academe, holding prestigious ...
Jim Whaley, Former US Army Aviation Officer and CEO of Mission Roll Call
November 25, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJim Whaley is a former US Army Aviation Officer and CEO of Mission Roll Call. This nonprofit provides veterans with a unified voice to the nation’s leaders and communities. The American public supports the military but there is a chasm between what people know and what veterans have to live through everyday. There are 18.5 million veterans and over 1 million are homeless. Suicide and food insecurity remain rampant. The military today is falling short of recruitment targets and there is a...
Bruce Wright, Vietnam War Veteran and CLL Advocate
November 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBBruce Wright is a US Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and has since become a patient and advocate for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), helping increase awareness of the long-term complications of Agent Orange exposure. He shares his difficulties going through the VA and dedicates himself to helping other vets maximize their benefits for themselves and their families. Wright recalls his time serving on a Navy destroyer and carriers. He explains what a "polliwog" is, the Navy ...
Remi Adeleke, Former Navy SEAL and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
November 11, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBRemi Adeleke is a former Navy SEAL, filmmaker, memoirist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. During his service as a SEAL, Remi specialized as a medic and in Human Intelligence (HUMINT). He sheds light on how he uncovered "rat lines," on-the-ground routes used to move people and equipment in challenging environments. Adeleke also recounts harrowing stories from jump school, sharing how guys had parachute malfunctions and pulled their reserve parachutes first. Transitioning to the ...
Miles Lagoze, Combat Camera Marine and Director of 'Combat Obscura'
October 28, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBMiles Lagoze is a Combat Camera Marine veteran and the critically acclaimed director of Combat Obscura, a 2019 documentary that utilizes footage he captured during his unit's historic mission to secure ground in the northern Sangin and Kajaki districts of Afghanistan. His debut book is titled Whistles from the Graveyard. Lagoze recounts his enlistment at the age of 18 and the controversy he faced while using a government-issued camera for his film. The documentary presents a raw and gra...
Charles and Sean Sasser, Father and Son Army Veterans
October 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis episode's guests are Charles and Sean Sasser, a father and son duo with deep roots in the military. Charles is a 30-year veteran of both the Army and the Navy, where he spent 13 years as a Green Beret and a journalist respectively. Sean is also an Army veteran, volunteering for the Ranger regiment as a HUMINT collector and also serving in the STB. They share their career stories, from Charles' journey through Airborne School before joining the 82nd, just one of 7 divisions he eventu...
John Antal, Retired Army Colonel and Military Author
October 14, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBJohn Antal is a 30-year Army veteran who retired as a colonel. He is a former Operations Officer; Commander of the 16th Cavalry Regiment; and Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Antal is a prolific author who has published 14 books and hundreds of magazine articles on military history, technology, and leadership. The surprise attack of Hamas is a failure in imagination. It unmasks the vulnerability of the US and its allies to first strikes and serves as a sobe...
James Hasson, Army Captain, Bronze Star Recipient, and Author of 'Kabul'
October 07, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJames Hasson is a former US Army captain, Bronze Star recipient, and author of Kabul. He narrates important yet lesser-known facts about the US war in Afghanistan like the flawed Doha Agreement and the unwise decision to give up Baghra. James shares how mistakes were made, from the abandonment of US citizens to the unkept promises to the Afghan people. James spoke with soldiers on the ground during the withdrawal. There was utter chaos at the gates, planes were landing and taking off ad...
Kervin Aucoin, ISR Veteran and Host of 'This Week Explained'
September 30, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBKervin Aucoin is a 15-year Army veteran, owner of Aucoin Analytics, and host of the geopolitical podcast This Week Explained. He begins by talking about the most important conflict today, the Russia-Ukraine War, and how it really began in 2014 with the invasion of Crimea. He explores the relationship between former president Trump and Russia, as well as the danger of larger countries like Finland and Sweden getting invaded as Russia continues its expansionism. Kervin then discusses the ...
Dwain Worrell, Filmmaker and Author of 'Androne'
September 23, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBDwain Worrell is a filmmaker, traveler, and novelist. His writing credits include Marvel’s Iron Fist, CBS’s Fire Country, the Disney+ series National Treasure, and his latest book Androne. The book explores a near future where bipedal androids are omnipresent, even on battlefields. The action-packed book explores life and death as soldiers now control the killing power of andrones from great distances. The book hinges on an empathetic decision made by a pilot, putting into question the s...
Jim Shockey, Worldwide Adventurer and Author of 'Call Me Hunter'
September 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJim Shockey is a Canadian wilderness outfitter, worldwide adventurer, television producer and host, and outdoor writer. He is the author of Call Me Hunter, a fast-paced thriller that also talks about fully experiencing the one life you have. Shockey then discusses the Hand of Man Museum and his aspiration for it to remain open and accessible to the public through donations. He also speaks about harboring a deep and spiritual respect for animals. This might seem ironic coming from a hunte...
Kyle Buckett, Former Navy SEAL and Author of 'Leadership Is Overrated'
September 10, 2023 12:36 - 52 minutes - 48 MBKyle Buckett is a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran and author of the book Leadership Is Overrated. He advises younger people not to lie to themselves about wanting to join the SEALs because if they are unwilling to do what it takes to succeed, they will simply become another statistic. He shares his experience as a trainer for Hell Week, the brutally difficult defining event of BUD/S training, and his realizations of changing team culture on his first deployment to Afghanistan. Kyle learned th...
Dean Stott, Former SBS Soldier and Cycling World Record Holder
September 02, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDean Stott is a former special forces soldier with the Special Boat Service where he served for 16 years. He shares how he transitioned to private security after a parachuting accident ended his military career and tells the story of how he singlehandedly evacuated the Canadian embassy in Benghazi. Realizing that he was chasing the adrenaline of his SOF days, Dean decided to take care of himself while still keeping his mind and body engaged. He settled on breaking the world record for th...
Damian Porter, the 'How Not to Die Guy' and Former NZSAS Commando
August 26, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBDamian Porter is a former New Zealand SAS Commando in D Squadron. Also known as the How Not to Die Guy, he pulls from his vast knowledge and experience in the field and pays it forward to help others keep safe. He talks about upgrading and downgrading responses depending on the situation and how this boils down to proper training. Since bad guys don't play by the rules, Damian stresses the need to either walk away from a fight or protect yourself immediately and eliminate the threat. Th...
Robert Spangle, Marine Veteran and Fashion Photographer
August 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBRobert Spangle is a Marine-turned-fashion-photographer who joined the Corps at 17 years old and, after training, joined the 2nd Force Recon Co. He shares the importance of camouflage during his deployments and how observing local style opened him up to his future career as a photographer and bespoke tailor. He sees style as a cultural aspect of conflict. There is an emotional story behind uniforms like Robert's chance encounter with a gentleman who recognized his Rhodesian camo, remindin...
Peter Feaver, Former National Security Council Member and Author of 'Thanks for Your Service'
August 12, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPeter Feaver is the former special advisor for strategic planning and institutional reform on the National Security Council and the author of Thanks for Your Service. He observes dropping public confidence in the military, resulting in a decline in recruitment. Peter sees significant challenges, especially how civilians drag down the military in partisan culture wars. He discusses the role of Hollywood in public perception and using the military for functions it is not designed for, fur...
Green Beret Israel Wright and Army Ranger Cameron Fath, Hosts of Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast
July 29, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIsrael Wright is a former Green Beret and Cameron Fath is a former US Army Ranger. They are the hosts of the Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast. Israel shares his bad jumps and close calls with death, while Cameron goes over his choice for the best Army Ranger unit—his very own 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Israel and Cameron then talk about pop culture and how this unites people regardless of their differing viewpoints on politics, religion, or anything else. They started the Pop ...
Brad Thor, Author of 'Dead Fall', a Scot Harvath Book
July 22, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBBrad Thor's latest book Dead Fall follows Rising Tiger, the next in the Scot Harvath series, as it covers a Russian unit in Ukraine gone rogue. Brad talks about how history echoes itself with how the now-infamous Wagner group's recruitment of prisoners reminds him of some of the worst Nazi SS battalions in WW2. Brad also comments on the larger war happening today in Ukraine and how Ukraine is likely a central part of Putin's legacy plan, both in a symbolic and practical sense. He talks a...
Michael Peyton and Joshua Reddoch, Founder and Chairman of Tribe, Task, & Purpose
July 15, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMichael Peyton is a former Navy SEAL and he talks about what it means to be a lead breacher, the authority on all mechanical and explosive entry issues. However, Michael was battling addiction, PTSD, and injuries, ultimately leading him down the road to recovery. Joshua Reddoch is a 23-year veteran of the US Army, with roots as a medic up until he got his commission to command a medical unit, before switching to civil affairs. He talks about how he and Michael met through SOFREP Radio t...
Robin Bartlett, Vietnam War Officer and Author of 'Vietnam Combat'
July 08, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBRobin Bartlett chose ROTC as the Vietnam War escalated and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Platoon Leader. He got everything he asked for, and much much more. During the height of the war, from 1968 to 1969, he led 28 soldiers on helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions with the famed 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Robin recalls his e...
Bart Gullong and Charles Barber, Inventor of QuikClot and Author of "In the Blood"
June 24, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBCharles Barber is the author of In the Blood, the story of how Bart Gullong and his partner Frank Hursey discovered how a crushed rock called zeolite had blood‑clotting properties. It took years to overcome the legal hurdles initially brought forth by the Army but the product won in the end, giving rise to QuikClot, now a basic lifesaving miracle for every military first aid kit. At age 50, Bart Gullong met his future business partner Frank Hursey. Frank actually experimented with kitty ...
Aaron Hale, EOD Veteran, Real Estate Investor, and Business Owner
June 17, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAaron Hale is an EOD veteran, a real estate investor, business owner, and a podcaster. He shares how he started as a Navy cook and then transitioned into Army EOD tech. It was during his third deployment and his first time as a team leader when a tragic injury took his eyesight and hearing. He hit rock bottom, but he did not allow his circumstances to dictate his path in life. Since the injury, he has made it his mission to inspire others. He wants people who hear his story to make posit...
Michael R. Carmichael, CW4 Special Forces (Ret.) and Founder of Check A Vet
June 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBChief Michael R. Carmichael, CW4 Special Forces (Retired), is the President, CEO, and Founder of Check A Vet. He recalls his service as a warrant officer which is judge, jury, and executioner on targets, as well as his team's medic. After 11 combat tours, Michael retired in 2016 and he shares his struggle to provide, take care of himself, and have a purpose. He started Check A Vet with a mission to raise awareness on the realities of veteran suicide and to change antiquated ways of thin...
Fran Racioppi. Former Green Beret and Founder of FRsix
June 03, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFran Racioppi is a former Green Beret and currently the Host and Creator of The Jedburgh Podcast and the Founder of FRsix. He was deployed to Iraq 3 times and spent several years operating across Africa. He is a lifelong sailor and volunteers as the Race Director of Sailahead, an organization dedicated to reducing suicide among vets. As a leader inside the military and out, Fran shares how leaders and team members must be aligned on their roles in their organizations. He talks about team...
Cole Lyle, Former Marine and Executive Director of Mission Roll Call
May 27, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBCole Lyle is a former Marine who is now the Executive Director of Mission Roll Call, an advocacy group with the goal of changing policy using the direct voice of veterans. He shares his service as a diesel mechanic and his time in Southern Afghanistan where he learned to be a wrecker operator. Upon his return, PTSD caused Cole's life to spiral out of control, leading to a close call with suicide. Surviving this ordeal, Cole leaned into his therapy through a service dog. He shares how tra...
Jim Lorraine, USSOCOM Deputy Command Surgeon and President of America's Warrior Partnership
May 20, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJim Lorraine is the President and CEO of America’s Warrior Partnership. He served for 22 years as an Air Force Officer and Flight Nurse. As a staff officer, he served as a Fellow to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and lastly as the Deputy Command Surgeon for USSOCOM. Jim is also the founding Director of the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition, a wounded warrior advocacy organization. Jim shares about his wife's medical retirement which cut short her otherwise promising car...
MG Richard Stone (Ret), Usec for Health and Author of Save Every Life You Can
May 13, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Richard Stone is a retired Army Major General who served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the Army. He had also previously served as the Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with authority to perform the duties of the Under Secretary for Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this role, Dr. Stone became the first official in this position in 30 years to have actual combat experience. He tells us how he needed to become a “calm pillar” during the chaos of ...
Alden Mills, SEAL Commander and Author of 'Be Unstoppable'
May 06, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBAlden Mills is a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, author of Unstoppable Teams and Be Unstoppable, and was the CEO of Perfect Fitness, one of the fastest-growing companies in America. He learned that even in an elite team like the SEALs, leadership is not a given and respect must be earned. Alden shares about his transition to civilian life. It involved him adapting to a new set of values and culture, but his training in the military helped him set new goals and a mission plan to ...
BG Anthony Tata (Ret), Official Performing the Duties of the Undersecretary of Defense and Author of Total Empire
April 29, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBrigadier General Anthony Tata (US Army, Retired) performed the duties of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy under the Trump administration and is the author of Total Empire. He gives a fascinating insider's account of the possible motivations of President Putin on Ukraine in the wake of the disastrous US pullout in Afghanistan. He talks about the great political divide in the US today, as well as his book Total Empire. The book is a Garrett Sinclair novel that tells the story of a...
Dale Buckner, Army Colonel, Green Beret & CEO of Global Guardian
April 22, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBDale Buckner is a 24-year Army yeteran who retired as a colonel, a former Green Beret and is now the CEO of international security firm Global Guardian. Recently, his team evacuated thousands of people during the COVID border crisis and the violent conflicts in Ukraine, Russia, and Afghanistan. In this episode, Dale talks about the highly specialized yet dysfunctional nature of special forces teams. However, the training always pays off as there is a high degree of success whenever thes...
Ben Williams, Navy Veteran and Award-Winning Technologist
April 22, 2023 06:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MBBen Williams is a former Surface Warfare Officer who is now the COO of Exyn Technologies, an autonomous drone technology stack leading the industry in unstructured environment and GPS-denied navigation. He shares his first tour which was aboard the cruiser Bunker Hill and running with small boat teams for visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) missions. Ben talks about the exciting tech they are developing today which aims to remove people from the most dangerous parts of their jobs t...
Bob Taylor, B-52 Navigator and Author of From Service to Success
April 08, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBBob Taylor is a former US Air Force Major who flew 11 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm as a B-52 navigator. He developed PTSD and has since written From Service to Success, a book that encourages vets to seek community, forgive themselves, and ultimately achieve their greatest potential. In this episode, Bob shares the stresses of combat, from hostile AAA to a close friendly fire incident to the sheer exhaustion of flying extended missions. Even away from the horrors on the ...
Pilot Tom Paquin and Green Beret Justin Allen, Executives of VictoryBase
April 01, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBTom Paquin served as a US Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot and attended the prestigious Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun). After 21 years of service, he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from the reserves. Throughout his military career, Tom participated in several combat operations around the world and received numerous awards and honors, including the Air Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal. Justin Allen served for 10 years in the US Army and achieved the rank...
Douglas Lute, Former Army Lt. Gen., NATO Ambassador
March 25, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDouglas Lute is a former Army Lieutenant General and US ambassador to NATO. He is also featured in Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama on February 15th. As a young soldier, Douglas never imagined that he would be involved with international affairs. He would eventually work under Gen. Hugh Shelton, then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and experience firsthand the duties of flag-rank officers during 9/11. Douglas comments on the Russian invasion of U...
Derek Leebaert, Author of Unlikely Heroes
March 11, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBDerek Leebaert is the author of Unlikely Heroes, an account of Pres. Roosevelt and his 4 closest associates: Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Henry Wallace, and how they would forever change the world. In many ways, history tends to repeat itself, and recognizing patterns of the past gives us the opportunity to shape a better future. FDR was a titan. He was elected president for 4 terms and to this day remains the longest-serving president of the US. He was known for his...