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Latest Episodes

GRP 184- Always Faithful Always Forward: The Story of Marine Raider Nick Jones
May 24, 2023

We hear the story of Nick Jones, a retired Marine Raider and recipient of the Navy Cross, for his bravery. Jones shares his experience serving in Afghanistan in the infantry and later in Iraq as part of the Marine Special Operations, where he engaged in d

GRP 183-The Uyghur Crisis: China's Genocidal Campaign in East Turkestan with the Prime Minister in Exile Salih Hudayar
May 17, 2023

The Prime Minister in exile of East Turkestan, Salih Hudayar, is joining me for this week's podcast. East Turkestan is the homeland of the Uyghur Muslims. Hudayar shares his personal story of growing up in East Turkestan and his family's experience with p

GRP 182-What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality: My Conversation with Delta Force Operator Dave Nielsen
May 10, 2023

My friend Dave Nielsen, a former Army Ranger and Delta Force Operator is back on the podcast. Dave co-hosts a brand new show called the Christology Podcast. After leaving the Army, he got a theology and biblical studies degree. We discussed the difficulty

GRP 181-Exonerating the MARSOC Seven and Exposing Military Injustices: A Conversation with Marine Major Fred Galvin
May 03, 2023

Former Marine Major Fred Galvin discusses the exoneration of the MARSOC Seven, who was falsely accused of killing civilians in Afghanistan. He sheds light on the flaws in the military justice system and the need for accountability among the Major Generals

GRP 180-Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings: My Conversation with Nick Smith The Founder Of Geo Owl
April 26, 2023

Army veteran and founder of Geo Owl, Nick Smith, discusses the growing importance of geospatial intelligence across various industries, including healthcare, farming, and elite intelligence operations. However, using geospatial intelligence also raises na

GRP 179-Alone At Dawn: The Story of John Chapman and Airforce Combat Controllers With Dan Schilling
April 19, 2023

Former Combat Controller and author Dan Schilling shares stories of the bravery and dedication of America's Special Operations forces, highlighting the relatively unknown community of Airforce Combat Controllers. These individuals are among the most v

GRP 178-Those that know do, Those that understand teach: My conversation with Army Special Ops Vet Rick Hogg
April 12, 2023

I sat down with Rick Hogg, a Special Operations combat veteran who served 29 years in the US Army and operates a training company called "War Hogg Tactical." Rick spent time in the infantry before assessing and being selected for Army Special Fo

GRP 177-The Recruiter: My Conversation With Douglas London A 34 Year Veteran of The CIA
April 05, 2023

We hear from a former CIA officer, Douglas London, who spent over 30 years working for the organization. London's growing up in the Bronx, gave him the street smarts necessary for specific roles in the government. We learn about the rigorous training

GRP 176-It is better to be on the move than being still: A Conversation with Sandra Eira A Sami Native At War In Ukraine
March 29, 2023

GRP 176-It is better to be on the move than being still: A Conversation with Sandra Eira A Sami Native At War In UkraineSandra Eira, a Norweigan Sami native and volunteer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is my guest for this week's podcast. She work

GRP 175-Inside the War Against ISIS: A Soldiers Journey From The Italian Military To A Kurdish Special Unit
March 23, 2023

GRP 175-Inside the War Against ISIS: A Soldiers Journey From The Italian Military To A Kurdish Special UnitWe hear from Alex Pineschi, a veteran of the Italian Mountain Troop who served a Kurdish Special Unit and spent five years fighting ISIS in Iraq.