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War Studies

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Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live ...
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Paperclip: America's Nazi Scientists

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It’s 1945. Hitler is defeated. America is looking to outsmart a new enemy, the Soviet Union. To advance in rocketry, aviation, and chemical weapons, America recruits scientists and engineers who fueled the war machine of another nation...Nazi Germany. Inspired by the true story behind the Emmy-eligible drama series "Hunters" from Amazon Studios, starring Al Pacino and Logan Lerman, PAPERCLIP explores how Operation Paperclip – the recruitment of Nazi Germany’s most brilliant and, in many case ...
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The Battles of the First World War Podcast goes in-depth into the battles of the Great War of 1914-1918. The goal is to really go into the details of how and why these battles unfolded and happened as they did. In telling the narrative of these clashes we can revisit some of the stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and died during the first titanic struggle of the 20th Century, for these people have stories that deserve to be told.
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Western Way of War

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A collection of discussions with those in the Profession of Arms that tries to understand the issues around how to fight, and succeed, against adversaries in the 2020s. We pose the questions as whether a single Western Way of Warfare (how Western militaries fight) has been successful, whether it remains fit for task today, and how it might need to adapt in the future? It is complemented by the ‘Adversarial Studies’ project that looks at how adversaries fight. The views or statements expresse ...
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British SAS veteran Chris Ryan talks to people who have worked in some of the most extreme and dangerous conditions. Expect to hear from special forces veterans from around the world, undercover police officers and those who have served on the frontline.
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What's up guys, my name is Greg Anderson, and after spending a decade in the Special Operations/Para-Military community and 14 overseas deployments, I pursued a new career in Law Enforcement with the interest in putting the deployment lifestyle behind me. In light of so many events in 2020 regarding law enforcement I decided to speak up on the behalf of the profession and it ultimately cost me my job, but because of this I’ve taken my life in a new direction and one of my pursuits is launchi ...
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Welcome to Tac Ops, a podcast dedicated to information about militaries from around the world. Hosts Greg, founder of YouTube channel Covert Cabal, and Eric, US Navy Submariner Veteran and founder of r/Submarines subreddit, interview a wide array of guests with specific military knowledge.
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Defence Watch is a limited series hosted by the Ottawa Citizen’s David Pugliese, who’s covered the Canadian military for more than 30 years. Through a number of wide-ranging interviews with insiders, experts and military personnel, Pugliese takes an in-depth look at a variety of subjects involving the Canadian Forces.
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In Episode 214 I sit down once again with Sean McCormick. Sean is no stranger to the show and is a local friend of mine who is heavily into biohacking! Sean and I had the crazy idea of trying a 5-day dry fast after reading the book “The Phoenix Protocol”. Just to be clear a dry fast is NO fluids and NO food, absolutely nothing! We decided to sit do…
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In Episode 213 I sit down with Angela Roughton. Ang and I became close in 2015 as she went through a traumatic divorce and our families merged and leaned on each other through some serious hardships. I welcomed her children into my family like they were blood, and her family did the same for me and my family. The next several years were tough, fina…
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Author Bill MIlls comes on the podcast to discuss his book Agent of the Iron Cross: The Race to Capture German Saboteur-Assassin Lothar Witzke during World War I. Spies, deception, intrigue, and sabotage: these are not the stories we usually think when we think WW1. They are part of this story, though. Buy the book here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/978…
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In Episode 212 I sit down with Jenny Fuentes. Jenny is a veteran, a current law enforcement officer, and an absolute savage athlete! She has a background in CrossFit, powerlifting and most recently jiu jitsu! Jenny is the girl that crushes stereotypes and proves women are capable of so much more than many realize! When she puts her hands on you the…
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In Episode 211 we do a solo episode and simply discuss what it means to be an American on Independence Day! Live free and live wild and fear no man! Today is a nice short episode because I know you guys are bonding with family and eager to blow shit up this evening so, please enjoy episode 211 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Greg: I…
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A look at the United States’ efforts in the First World War, the efforts of the American Expeditionary Force on the battlefield, and what the Doughboys showed and taught us. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarp…
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In Episode 210 I sit down with Adam Livesay. Adam recently joined our Jiu Jitsu team and has brought with him a wealth of knowledge in so many different aspects of life! He was a lifelong athlete, however after a catastrophic injury his fitness was derailed, and his primary focus became entrepreneurship and later launching his company Elevat. Adam …
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Why do groups enter into conflict when a peaceful resolution could be reached? Dr Nafees Hamid interviews Dr Hannes Rusch about his work examining the ‘logic’ of intergroup conflict. Dr Rusch talks us through the basic models which explain why groups might choose conflict, and highlights key questions that remain unanswered by the research. This re…
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*This episode was recorded in early March 2024, before the recent escalation of violence in Sudan.South Sudan may be the youngest country in the world, but it’s already undergone a huge amount of violence – and the ongoing civil war in Sudan looks set to bring further instability.In this episode, Dr Costanza Torre and Dr Fiona McEwen discuss XCEPT’…
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In Episode 209 we do another solocast. We dive deep into how to be the solution to the current climate that is plaguing both the United States and the entire Western World. We either choose fear and laziness to dictate our lives, or we choose courage and discipline. It’s one or the other and it's 100% up to you! The future of both your life and the…
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Former Tennessee Park Ranger David Brady comes on the podcast to speak further on the AEF’s 30th Division, its 119th Infantry Regiment, and his great grandfather–a Doughboy who saw action with those units. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…
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In Episode 208 we take another deep dive with Tobin and Tyler. Two of my best friends and we just have fun and see where the podcast takes us! Resistance, government corruption, spirituality, jiu jitsu, plant medicines! We touch on just about everything in today’s episode! I’d say today’s theme is this “Chop Wood and Carry Water”! Tyler’s verbiage …
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What makes a person or a community resilient to violent extremism? Are these inherent characteristics or are they something that can be taught? ‘Resilience’ has become a buzzword in the field of countering violent extremism (CVE), but how useful is it? In this episode, Federica Calissano interviews Dr Nafees Hamid about the benefits and drawbacks o…
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After two decades of violent conflict in the city of Mosul, Iraq, Dr Omar Mohammed, founder of the Mosul Eye organisation, started a tree-planting initiative to help bring communities together. In the United States, Dr Marc Zimmerman examined how greening and improvement initiatives reduced crime in cities that had suffered economic decline. In thi…
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In Episode 207 I sit down with my friend Jereme Bounds. Jereme is someone I immediately took a liking to, he’s a great human being and easy to talk to and get to know. His kids attend my jiu jitsu class and he recently pulled me aside seeking advice on pursuing health and fitness as he recently tipped the scales at over 300lbs. I shot him straight …
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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. Elements of the German 8th Army push to outflank and encircle the Russian 2nd Army, while outmaneuvered Russian soldiers fight desperately yet resolutely. The Russian 2nd Army is surrounded, sealing their fate. The only tactical victory of the First World War ends in a stunning Russian defeat. Mor…
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How has the Russian occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant impacted nuclear security and safety?In this podcast episode we explore nuclear security and safety and the Russian occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant with Dr Ross Peel, a Research Fellow in the Department of War Studies and the Centre for Science & Security Stud…
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In Episode 206 I sit down with my Brother Johnny Martinez. Johnny and I first connected when he attended a Guns & Gis as a student. We then went to Costa Rica together to attend an Ayahuasca Ceremony and a true bond was formed! He’s a former Marine, and savage jiu jitsu practitioner and someone that has really delved into growth and healing through…
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Historian Pat Gang comes on the podcast to discuss the AEF 2nd Corps, the 27th (New York National Guard) and 30th (Tennessee National Guard) Divisions. Pat’s musings on football and history can be found here: https://www.volnation.com/forum/members/onemangang.535/ The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. An…
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In Episode 204 I sit down with my friend Joshua Dukes. Joshua and I became friends online as we both walked a similar path as first responders that ultimately left the profession because of the Covid Pandemic! After we connected, we kicked the idea of a Maui Axis deer hunt together and last weekend he and his boys guided me and Zach on an unforgett…
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In Episode 203 I sit down again with Semi Bird for part two of many as we continue towards the governor’s election here in Washington State. He’s a man of principle and common sense and I’m really enjoying forging this new friendship. He’s not driven by political clout or power; he’s driven to serve the citizens of Washington and get our government…
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A short review of Ann Hood’s “The Stolen Child,” a new book to be released in May 2024. Book link here: https://www.annhood.us/ Order it from your local bookstore so that you support your local businesses. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…
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Wargaming has surged in popularity in recent years, drawing substantial financial backing from militaries, governments and the private sector alike. But what are wargames and how are they being used within the defence industry to navigate present and future conflicts? In this episode, Dr David Banks, Lecturer in Wargaming and co-director of King's …
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In Episode 202 I sit down with my friend and former Professor Marcus Buchecha Almeida. I trained under Buchecha from 2011-2013 and remain a teammate under the Checkmat banner to this day. We go all the back to the beginning of how Marcus found jiu jitsu and the long and arduous process of how he became an elite competitor. He went from wanting to q…
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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The German 8th Army receives two new leaders: Hindenburg and Ludendorff. They rush to stave off the Russian 2nd Army’s invasion from Russian Poland to the south. A classic battle of maneuver, modernized with modern weapons and heavy casualties, plays out. Corps, divisions, and brigades collide wit…
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Ypres Battlefield Tours guide and author Roger Steward joins Professor Mark Connelly of the University of Kent, Canterbury, to discuss a new remembrance project: the New Ypres League. A remembrance project aimed at preserving the memory of soldiers from all nations who fell in the Ypres Salient during the Great War, the New Ypres League is based on…
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In Episode 201 I sit down with Austin Johnson and John Fontaine from North Idaho Archery. I love this story because it’s a tale of striving for something bigger and pursuing your passions. Both men are combat veterans and former police officers. They were inspired by my story of building a new career path post law enforcement and wanted to pursue t…
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In Episode 200 I sit down with Kirk Davis. Kirk is part of an organization titled the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (or CAMPS). One of CAMPS main missions is assisting veterans in the transition from active duty to civilian life by assisting them in finding employment inside of the civilian workforce within the manufacturing industr…
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A review of Lawrence Kaplan’s new book, “Pershing’s Tankers: Personal Accounts of the AEF Tank Corps in World War I,” and a couple of excerpts from men of the AEF 301st Tank Battalion. Book link here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=Pershing%27s+Tankers Order it from your local bookstore so that you support your local businesses. The BF…
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In Episode 199 I sit down with Semi Bird! I really loved this short episode getting to know Semi. We’ve already agreed we need 10 more hours together and I’m happy to oblige, so this is being released as part 1! We didn’t dive too deep into policy and his specific strategies he’ll be implementing as governor as I wanted the initial part of our conv…
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In Episode 198 we do another solocast. We do another round of informed but not consumed. There is no shortage of craziness sweeping across this country and it’s always important to shine a spotlight on some of these issues. We talk about them, highlight the shortcomings and then, as always, talk about how we can be part of the solution and never pa…
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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The Germans and Russians are ready to fight, and each gives battle. The Russian 1st Army invades East Prussia from the east, and meets German 8th Army forces at Stallupönen. Both sides clash again at Gumbinnen, where the Germans suffer a stinging defeat that sets off a panic within 8th Army headqu…
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In Episode 197 I sit down with former Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney. I’ve looked forward to this episode for quite some time because I believe Adam’s leadership and common-sense approach as sheriff may have dramatically changed the trajectory of my life. He refused to enforce COVID lockdown measures in the county which I live and operate my…
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In Episode 196 we do another solocast. Today’s theme is “Rites of Passage”. In today’s America I believe we are culturally broken. We don’t have much in terms of traditions or rites of passage, yet nearly every single indigenous culture around planet Earth prioritizes a rite of passage as a way of growing into adulthood. Both men and women are subj…
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“So far, six million Ukrainians are estimated to have left the country to flee Russia's full-scale invasion. And because of military service requirements in Ukraine, most of these refugees are women. In some host countries, such as Italy, Poland and Estonia, the share of women among Ukrainian refugees exceeds 80%”, says Dr Daryna Dvornichenko a Vis…
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In Episode 195 we do another solocast! As always, I like to mix it up between guests and solo episodes as it affords me the opportunity to share my thoughts and perspectives with the Endless Endeavor community! Today we take a deep dive into sideline know-it-all parents. We’ve all heard them at our children’s events, and I had to throw one out of m…
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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The beginning of World War I in the summer of 1914 saw Germany faced with fighting a two-front war. Its legions marched into France to defeat that nation first, while in the east just one field army was tasked with holding back an inevitable Russian invasion. This episode will set the stage for th…
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In Episode 194 I sit down with Andy Illyn and Marcus Stanley. Both are on my jiu jitsu team and both are active law enforcement. They are both highly valued teammates because they train hard and train often. We talk about how jiu jitsu has improved their lives personally and professionally, as well as the importance of law enforcement implementing …
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In Episode 193 I sit down with David Chatman. David has one of the craziest stories ever told on the podcast. David was a dude that grew up and lived in utter chaos his entire childhood and adult life. David was surrounded by drugs, criminal behavior and dysfunction since his youth and those same demons his mother battled through his childhood late…
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**We're bringing you a special episode of the World: we got this podcast**As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, there is also ongoing fighting in Gaza, attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea and subsequent US and UK air strikes. This has prompted some to warn we are moving from a post-war to a pre-war world.In this latest episode, Dr Marina M…
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In Episode 192 I sit down with Eric Tung. Eric and I were recently connected through a mutual friend, and I was happy to have him on the show. Eric has been a police officer for 16 years in Washington State. His assignments included K9 officer, field trainer, recruiter, and civil disturbance team leader. He currently serves as a commander of patrol…
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Series: Breaking Cycles of ConflictAs the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate, Dr Craig Larkin and Bronte Philips reflect on what this means for the people of Lebanon. They explore how the escalation of violence is reigniting traumatic memories of conflict with Israel, how past experiences are shaping attitudes in the presen…
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Author and historian Dr. Allison Finkelstein comes on the podcast to discuss her book, Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945. From Dr. Finkelstein’s website: In Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917–1945, Allison S. Finkelstein argues …
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In Episode 191 I sit down with The Enlightened Neanderthals! That’s Mike Kozak, Jordan Krich and Tobin Foulke and the name of their podcast that they’ve been producing for a year now. All three of these men are members of the jiu jitsu academy and that’s how they connected initially before creating their podcast. As you probably know, Tobin and I s…
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In Episode 190 I sit down with Wil Ngotel. Wil has become my right-hand man at the academy coaching in both the kids and youth programs and helping in any capacity he can. I recently promoted him to brown belt last summer and it’s been incredible watching the amount of pride and ownership that he carries as a leader on our mats. Wil moved over from…
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Tens of thousands of children currently live in dire conditions in Al Hol camp in Syria – and there are concerns this makes them vulnerable to radicalisation and recruitment. But what is the evidence behind this? Caterina Ceccarelli examines what we know about the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and violent extremism, and explores…
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In Episode 189 I do another solocast! Election year is here and we're seeing more and more bullshit surfacing as everyone is bidding for their seat at the table. We hit another round of informed but not consumed, as we have many things that we need to be aware of at a minimum, while simultaneously not allowing it to affect our lives in a negative m…
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Part 4 of the ongoing discussion looks at the French Army in 1915: an often overlooked year, it was a year of “carnage, optimism, and learning,” as Alex says in the talk. Fighting to keep pressure on the German invader and relieve pressure on the WW1 Russian Front, the French faced a long year where that optimism took several body blows; it was a y…
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A translator’s job is to take something in one language and convert it to another – but when you’re translating the stories of people affected by conflict, how do you ensure your own feelings don’t get in the way? In this episode, Mohamad El Kari, translator on the XCEPT project, speaks about the personal and professional challenges he faces in the…
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In Episode 188 I sit down with Patrick. Patrick has taken the lead on launching an Apogee school here in Woodville, WA to bring a new and exciting approach to education here to the PNW. Partnered with Matt Beaudreau and Tim Kennedy they have identified a massive deficiency in the current public education system. They have moved to personally correc…
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