Best Buddy Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Improving Tactical Performance with Cognitive Training 1:19:08

42m ago1:19:08

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Imagine if you could train your brain to give you better situational awareness, see and hear more, and improve your tactical decision-making abilities? Although this sounds like science fiction, it is quickly becoming a science fact in the emerging field of brain training for tactical operators. On this episode of The Debrief we will explore the sc…

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Movies of 1994 (Feat. Lee Olson) 1:00:59

6d ago1:00:59

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Episode 125: This week Lee Olson returns to talk about the movies of 1994. Sit back as we discuss some of our top films from this year as well as our picks for the coolest movies from 30 years ago. And a breakdown of some of the pictures that would just never fly in today's world. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - Heisenberg Look / Goo…

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Resilience and Recovery from Catastrophe w/ Justin Dodge 1:41:20

14d ago1:41:20

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The topic of resilience for first responders has fortunately become a more common discussion. As the rate of suicides, addiction and burnout rise, discussions of grit or internal fortitude against adversity have become a frequent topic for articles, speeches and conference courses. My guest today knows a great deal about this topic. Justin Dodge is…

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Pantera, Hugh Hefner & Old Town Scottsdale (Feat. Ethan McDonald) 59:15

19d ago59:15

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Episode 124: This week the show welcomes back Ethan McDonald! And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including, the best and worst parts of living in Phoenix vs. Seattle, my ultimate dream job if it was an actual possibility, as well as some fantasy music scenarios if each of us had our own time machine. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee …

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Decision Making Exercise | Parkland 6:09

27d ago6:09

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In this episode, Josh Wofford instructs a DME: Decision Making Exercise to accompany the Parkland episode of The Debrief. A decision making exercise places you in the position of a leader on scene at a critical incident, and allows you to make decisions as if you were there. The purpose of the decision making exercises is to tap into the collective…

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Parkland Attack - Chief Clyde Parry 2:05:52

27d ago2:05:52

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On February 14, 2018, an active killer attacked the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida killing 17 people and wounding another 17 people. The shooter then managed to flee the scene by slipping in with other students. The shooter was apprehended without incident over an hour later. In the months and years that follow…

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Eye Tats, Poop Masks & Nostalgic Films (Feat. Brian & Lee) 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

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Episode 123: This week Brian and Lee join the program to discuss a number of different topics going on in the news including poop masks, eye tats, and a new tool for dating apps. We also go over a list of classic movies that don't hold up today, as well as some films that were so bad... they're actually good. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)…

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R&R Season 2 EP 17 Cary C Bank, Steve Williams, and Hannah Jackson 58:04

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This week Rhythm and Roots sat down with Cary C Banks, Steve Williams, and Hannah Jackson. All three are lifetime musicians, performers, and educators!!! Lots of talent packed into this local trio that struts their stuff with their original songs and polished sound. Super fun interview with three top notch Lubbock artists. Support the show Follow a…

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Ranking The Top Rock Albums of 1984 (Feat. Big John) 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Episode 122: This week we are celebrating the music of the 80s! Join us as we discuss some of our favorite artists, a bunch of great memories, and our Top 5 selections for the best rock albums of 1984. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:36 - Background / 1984 Criteria 3:04 - Big John's Number 5 Selection 4:43 - Josh's Number 5 Selection 6:19…

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2024 Summer Flashback | The California Association of Tactical Officers 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

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For our final episode of 2024's "Summer Lookback" series, we revisit episode 4 featuring Brent Stratton and Marcus Sprague. Brent is the Assistant Chief at a Southern California Police Department and the President of the California Tactical Officers Association (CATO). Marcus is a recently retired Lieutenant at a Northern California PD and the Vice…

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R&R Season 2 EP 15 Joy Harris 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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This week on Rhythm and Roots, Jason sits down with Joy Harris. Joy is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, vocalist, performer...the list goes on! Joy is a Lubbock native who got her musical start in the church. We take a deep dive into Joy's journey as a West Texas based artist! Support the show Follow and like our Rhythm and Roots Face…

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2024 Summer Flashback | Lt. Lee McMillion 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

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This episode in our summer lookback series features Lt. Lee McMillion. Lee is currently one of the two Lieutenants leading the Los Angeles Police Departments Metropolitan Division D-Platoon. Which is also known as LAPD SWAT. In total, Lee has spent 33 years as a Los Angeles Policeman of which 23 years have been spent at Metro, 21 with D-Platoon. Le…

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Broken Hearts, Organ Donors & College Coeds (Feat. Aolani Glover) 2:12:22

2M ago2:12:22

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Episode 121: This week the show welcomes Aolani Glover to the program! I first met Aolani at Central Washington University back in 1997. As fellow residents within the same dorm, we would soon begin hanging out with our group of friends partaking in random activities such as ab workouts, dinner parties and drinks on the weekends. After graduating, …

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2024 Summer Flashback | Buddy Brown 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

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The third episode in our 2024 Summer lookback series features Buddy Brown. Buddy works for the York County Sherriff’s Office in South Carolina. Buddy has worked patrol, narcotics and training and spent more than 18 years on the York County regional SWAT team. On January 16, 2018, York County responded to a domestic violence call that led a suspect …

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2024 Summer Flashback | Mike Hillman 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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The second episode in our "2024 Summer Flashback" series features a legend in the tactical community with a list of career accomplishments that would take an entire podcast of their own. Mike Hillman was one of the original founders of LAPD SWAT, a Deputy Chief at LAPD, the Assistant Sheriff in Orange County California and a Chief of Police for the…

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Good Beer, Trump’s Ear & Katy Perry’s Woman’s World (Feat. Andy & Erik) 50:26

3M ago50:26

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Episode 120: This week the show welcomes back Andy and Erik to discuss a number of different topics including: A new list of the Top selling beers in the country, Katy Perry's latest single backfires amongst fans, the latest diet craze that's blowing up social media, and we discuss our recent trip up to Flagstaff. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Mich…

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2024 Summer Flashback | Sid Heal 1:22:14

3M ago1:22:14

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The first episode in our "2024 Summer Flashback" series features not just the first episode of this podcast, but the man who inspired the project as a whole. Not only was Sid Heale a legend in the special tactics’ community, he was a retired CWO5 in the United States Marine Corps serving numerous combat deployments including the Vietnam War, The Gu…

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The Debrief | Season 3 Wrap Up 5:02

3M ago5:02

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Season 3 of The Debrief featured an impressive roster of guests, including: Andy Stumpf of Cleared Hot Podcast, former Delta Force operator Pete Blaber, and Lionel D. of Belgium’s elite Group Dianne (DSU). These guests, and others, provided an extensive body of knowledge and experience surrounding leadership, tactical decision making, and cognitive…

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Raw Dogging, Summer Tours & Fast Food Wars (Feat. Lee Olson) 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

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Episode 119: This week Lee returns to talk about some fun stories going on in the news including a price war battle within the fast food restaurant industry, the rising costs of concerts and artists who are bailing out on their tours, some big rule changes within the Miss USA pageant, and find out what's going on with the new trend they are calling…

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R&R Season 2 EP 6 TEXWESTUS 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

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This week we sit down with Corbin and Chloe Burgett. They are the founding members of the band, Texwestus. From their childhoods growing up singing in church, to the love story of them finding each other at South Plains College and forming their incredible sound...Corbin and Chloe give us the full story on this episode. These guys are not only incr…

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Wild Teachers, Class Reunions & Josh's Top Rock Songs (Feat. Ethan McDonald) 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Episode 118: This week Ethan McDonald joins the program live in person! And in honor of our 30-year class reunion, we've decided to take a stroll down memory lane about the old days. During this episode, Ethan takes over and flips the script on me to ask a few questions about our old days back in high school. As well as a list of some of my favorit…

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Murder Shows, Lenny Kravitz & Hollywood Swingers (Feat. Andy & Jen) 59:47

4M ago59:47

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Episode 117: This week the show welcomes Andy and Jen. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including Andy's new job at the senior living community, our road trip to the Grand Canyon, and some Hollywood actors who are having threesomes... while Lenny Kravitz is nearly a decade in from having any sex at all. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro …

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Building Elite Tactical Performance - Dr. Brittany Loney 1:44:03

4M ago1:44:03

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My guest today is Brittany Loney the founder and CEO of Elite Cognition. Brittany has almost 20 years of experience training high performing operators from communities as diverse as elite SOF warriors, professional and Olympic athletes, high-level coaches, and corporate executives. She also has over 14 years of experience training Special Operation…

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Hall & Oates, Ashley Madison & Apple Music's Top 10 (Feat. Jay Munney) 54:11

4M ago54:11

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Episode 116: This week the show welcomes Jordan Munn back to the program. And we'll be discussing a range of different topics including graduation songs, an update on Hall & Oates, the Ashley Madison documentary on Netflix and a list of Apple Music's greatest albums of all-time. 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive" ----------------…

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R&R Season 2 EP 2 Texas State Music Office with Brendon Anthony 29:36

5M ago29:36

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Did you know that Texas has a State Music Office?? Well now you do!! The team was down in Austin during SXSW and we stopped in at the Capitol and caught up with Brendon Anthony, director of the State Music Office. Great episode shedding light on who the music office is, who they serve, what they can do to hep artist and venues and how they work to …

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The Rolling Stones, Ric Flair & Vince Meal (Feat. Rich Falls) 43:16

5M ago43:16

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Episode 115: After nearly a year and a half, the show welcomes back Rich Falls to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including Ric Flair's drinking, Vince Neil's falling, the Bears number one draft pick, and a review of The Rolling Stones concert in Phoenix. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:20 - Caleb William…

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R&R Season 2 EP 1 Dickie Lee Erwin 46:03

5M ago46:03

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The crew traveled to Austin during SXSW and we were able to sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, Dickie Lee Erwin. By far one the most enjoyable interviews to shoot. Learn about Dickies life as a musician and his upcoming European Summer Tour. Support the show Follow and like our Rhythm and Roots Facebook page to keep up to date on when new…

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Inside the NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) 2:12:45

5M ago2:12:45

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There may be no US tactical and rescue unit more well known than the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit or ESU. Featuring a mission set that ranges from high angle ropes work to water rescue, from high-risk search warrants to hostage rescue, and from CBRN response to counter terrorism, ESU has sometimes been described as 911 for NYPD. My guest today is …

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Pearl Jam, OJ & Jelly Rolls (Feat. Andy Matlock) 1:05:50

6M ago1:05:50

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Episode 114: This week Andy Matlock returns to the show to speak about a number of events going on including our discussions about the weird-ass new neighbor next door, our reviews of the new Pearl Jam and Taylor Swift albums, the Coachella Music Festival, random tattoos, and a documentary that proclaims OJ Simpson was actually innocent of murder. …

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The History of SWAT in Texas and TTPOA 1:05:37

6M ago1:05:37

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The evolution of special tactics in the United States is a complicated story whose roots lie in the violent social and political environment of the late 1960s. Highly unusual and televised events like the Texas tower sniper in 1966 and the Munich Massacre in 1972 created the need to develop special units to respond to events that were beyond the ca…

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Verviers Terrorist Raid & OIS - Belgian Group Diane - Lionel D. 1:35:54

6M ago1:35:54

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My guest today is Lionel D. Lio is a retired team leader who spent 15 years with the Belgian National Police - Directorate of Special Units, or DSU, also know as Group Diane. I am excited to have Lio on The Debrief because his former unit is a fantastic team who are constantly on the front lines for European counter terrorism operations, like the o…

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Puffy Coats, Pelicans & Horny Photographers (Feat. Lee Olson) 59:21

6M ago59:21

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Episode 113: This week Lee Olson returns to talk about good and bad rock concerts, songs that remind us of memories from the past, and photographers who insist on snapping seductive photo shoots with their artists. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:18 - Andy Rooney / First Albums Purchased 4:42 - The Monkees & The Wrecking Crew 7:16 - Revis…

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Warrant Service Becomes OIS and Multi-Day Manhunt in the Kentucky Mountains – Heath Ayres and Logan Smith – Kentucky State Police SRT 1:41:24

7M ago1:41:24

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In late August of 2020 the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team attempted to execute search and arrest warrants on a family compound in Johnson Hollow, a heavily wooded and very rural area of Kentucky. The suspect, who was being sought on potential murder and drug related charges, had hiding locations and weapons throughout the compound and …

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The Kellogg's Boycott, Five Guys & Tyson vs. Paul (Feat. Steve Klunk) 1:09:30

7M ago1:09:30

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Episode 112: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Steve Klunk to the program. And we'll discussing a number of topics including: The Kellogg's Boycott and our favorite cereals, Hugh Heffner's ex-wife releases a tell-all book about her days at the mansion, Seth Rogan gets in trouble for his comments about children, Wendy's scrambles to repair image …

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The Emergency Mind – Dr. Dan Dworkis 1:42:21

7M ago1:42:21

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My guest today is Dr. Dan Dworkis. Dan is a board-certified emergency physician, an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the founder of The Emergency Mind Project, and the Chief Medical Officer at the Mission Critical Team Institute. Dan performed his emergency medicine residency with Harvard Medical Scho…

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Bill Kirst – Leading Change in Your Organization 28:55

7M ago28:55

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Welcome to Battle Proven Leadership. My guest today is Bill Kirst. Bill is an author, poet, podcast host and one of LinkedIn’s Top Thought Leadership Voices on Change Management. Bill authors a monthly newsletter called “Leading Change in the Era of AI” which poses powerful questions while untangling the complex concerns posed by Artificial Intelli…

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Cam Girls, Fart Jars & Ancient Rock Stars (Feat. Lee Olson) 1:02:17

7M ago1:02:17

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Episode 111: This week the show welcomes back Lee Olson to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including Lee flirting with the idea of becoming a vegetarian, the Sopranos star who turned to Only Fans to pay off some huge debts, the new "Geriatric Rock Tour" featuring some of the industry's worst singers, and we speak a…

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Selection For Tactical Units - The Attributes with Rich Diviney 1:31:07

7M ago1:31:07

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My guest today is Rich Diviney. Rich is a retired Navy SEAL officer whose career spanned more than twenty years and included more than thirteen overseas deployments – eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. As the officer in charge of training for an elite Navy SEAL command, Rich spearheaded the creation of a directorate that fused physical, …

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | Nominees, Tributes & Predictions (Feat. Ethan McDonald) 1:22:27

8M ago1:22:27

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Episode 110: This week we're here to discuss the #Rock N Roll Hall of Fame! Everything from this year's nominees, to the picks from last year -- and give our predictions for this year's class in 2024. We'll also provide our thoughts on the new Pearl Jam single, review the "We Are The World" documentary 'The Greatest Night in Pop,' and honor a coupl…

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Toxic Leadership & The Pat Tillman Case - Pete Blaber 2:10:57

8M ago2:10:57

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Pete Blaber commanded at every level of one of the most elite counter-terrorist organizations in the world, The US Army’s First Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. His time with The Unit included most of recent history’s significant military and political events (Panama, Colombia, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq). In 2006 Pete retir…

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Goonies, Donuts & Rock Tours (Feat. Andy & Jen) 1:19:37

8M ago1:19:37

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Episode 109: This week the show welcomes back Andy and Jen to the podcast. And we'll be discussing our recent adventures up to Seattle. Everything from the yearly friends get together, to our "Rock Tour Location Adventures," and a road trip to the Goonies House and other filming locations in Oregon. 🎵 MUSIC USED ► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdr…

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10 Second Triage & The UK Approach to Mass Casualty Events – Dr. Claire Park 1:32:54

8M ago1:32:54

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My guest today is Dr Claire Park. Dr. Park is a Consultant in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine for London HEMS, and Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Kings College Hospital in London. She is also an army consultant with over 20 years of deployed military experience. Claire is the Medical Adviser to the Specialist Firearms teams of the Metropo…

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Nude Cruises, Biting Birds & Toilet Explosions (Feat. Erik Tapia) 58:08

9M ago58:08

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Episode 108: This week the show welcomes back Erik Tapia to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of topics including our recent concert experience at Billy Joel, tailgating in frigid temperatures of Phoenix, and we also explore the idea of living full time on a cruise ship. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:22 - 1st Beer Review / H…

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Leadership Lessons From CIA Field Operations – Marc Polymeropoulos 41:00

9M ago41:00

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Welcome to Battle Proven Leadership. My guest today is Mark Polymeropoulos. Mark is a retired Senior Intelligence Officer for CIA who spent 26 years working in field operations and leadership roles. Marc is one of the intelligence communities most decorated officers and the author of "Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA." His book is…

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Andy Stumpf – Leadership Lessons From the Cleared Hot Podcast 1:42:22

9M ago1:42:22

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My guest today has such a diverse skillset and resume that its almost hard to summarize. Andy Stumpf enlisted in the Navy while he was a Junior in high school, entering military service in 1996. After completing boot camp he went on to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, also known as BUD/s. After earning his trident he began his SEAL career…

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Top Rock Albums of 1994 (Feat. Lee & Ethan) 1:05:17

9M ago1:05:17

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Episode 107: Today, we are here to talk about some 90s rock music! And joining me in this week's conversation are two of my good friends, Mr. Lee Olson and Ethan McDonald. Listen in as we discuss our Top 5 picks for the greatest Rock Albums of 1994. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - Happy New Year / Top Albums of 1994 3:40 - Ethan's No…

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Most Profound Moments of 2023 42:37

10M ago42:37

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It's been an amazing year on The Debrief. In the 18 months since we launched the show, we've accomplished more than we ever thought we could. To date there have been more than 100,000 downloads of the show. We've recorded 31 episodes of The Debrief and 5 episodes of Battle Proven Leadership and covered a wide variety of topics. To end our second se…

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Year in Review 2023: Taylor Swift, Matthew Perry, Barbie, Matt Rife, Top News, Biggest Trends & More! 3:27:10

10M ago3:27:10

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Episode 106: Welcome to the 2023 Year in Review! As always I am joined by my good friend and co-host, Lee Olson. And we’ll be discussing all the good and bad that happened this year, including some of the top news stories, the biggest trends, and the latest slang words. We’ll also be talking about our favorite movie selections, a list of people who…

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Kids, Christmas & Emotional Support Alligators (Feat. Steve Klunk) 1:09:35

10M ago1:09:35

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Episode 105: This week, Steve Klunk is back in the studio to discuss a number of different topics including our thoughts on emotional support animals, Christmas songs that are worth millions, and we review a list of reasons why you should never have kids. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:51 - Christmas Tree / Choking on Food 5:07 - Reasons…

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July 22 Norway Terrorist Attacks – Delta Norge Response 2:04:49

10M ago2:04:49

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On July 22, 2011 Norway experienced two terrorist attacks (a bombing at a government building in Oslo and a mass shooter event at a youth camp on nearby Utoya Island). These were perpetrated by a lone rightwing extremist. These attacks were unprecedented for the peaceful county of Norway and stretched the Norwegian first responders to their limits.…

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