Best Ltg Podcasts (2024)

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REELTalk: MG Paul Vallely, LTG Thomas McInerney and Recording Artist Steve Camp 1:55:39

27d ago1:55:39

1:55:39

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling Author & Founder of Stand Up America, MG PAUL VALLELY will be here! PLUS, Military Analyst and bestselling author LTG THOMAS McINERNEY will be here! AND, Songwriter & Recording Artist STEVE CAMP will be here to weigh in on the coming election AND share about his new album dropping this week! In …

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Crashing into France: 1st Sgt. Bill Lumsden 25:45

1h ago25:45

25:45

1st Sergeant Bill Lumsden served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an incr…

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Leading High Performance Organizations with Shawn Robertson 1:26:55

4d ago1:26:55

1:26:55

In our episode with LTG Gilland we mentioned Shawn "Big Tires Rollin" Robertson as a future guest, and now he's here! Shawn is a paragon of fitness (consistent ACFT 600s, 2nd place in the European bodybuilding championship) who is also passionate about organizational psychology. He joined us for this conversation about the role of fitness in leader…

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Nobody Is Coming To Save You: Jumping In With Green Beret Scott Mann 26:09

6d ago26:09

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Nobody’s coming to save you. It’s a simple phrase, but one that can mean the difference between success and failure. Elite performers know that when it’s time to take action, they need to be ready to execute with precision and without excuse. Scott Mann is a retired Special Forces Officer, the architect of Operation Pineapple Express, and a leader …

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REELTalk: MG Paul Vallely, Author Cheryl Chumley, Filmmaker Chris Martini and Author Hunter Whirley 2:00:59

6d ago2:00:59

2:00:59

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling Author and Founder of StandUpAmerica, MG PAUL VALLELY will be here! PLUS, Filmmaker CHRISTOPHER MARTINI will be here! AND, online opinion editor for the Washington Times, CHERYL CHUMLEY will be back with us! PLUS, author of Survivors: The Virus, HUNTER WHIRLEY will be here! In the words of Benja…

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Dropping Into Bastogne: Pfc. John Agnew 28:54

7d ago28:54

28:54

Private First Class John Agnew served in World War II as a Paratrooper and Pathfinder. Pathfinders were paratroopers that dropped into enemy territory first, tasked with setting up signals that would direct the rest of the paratrooper fleet into the correct landing zones. Since they were often the first soldiers sent across enemy lines, this was an…

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This Army Vet Wants to Fund Your Business 32:58

8d ago32:58

32:58

After leaving the Army in 2010, Tim Hsia wasn’t quite sure what to do next, but he had an itch to become an entrepreneur. His path took him to Stanford University, where he found some inspiration, and now his Context Ventures has poured millions into veteran-led startup companies. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down …

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Barbell Basics with Andy Baker 1:56:47

11d ago1:56:47

1:56:47

In this episode we're diving into the fundamentals of how to get strong, and our guest is one of the best in the game at taking novices to pretty serious levels of strength. Andy Baker began his career in the strength & conditioning industry in 2001, as an intern while attending Texas A&M University. Like many people in the early 2000s he witnessed…

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Arctic Security w/The Ted Stevens Center (E32) 31:30

13d ago31:30

31:30

Rear Admiral (RET) Matthew Bell and Dr. Christine Duprow, both with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, Anchorage, Alaska, discuss the unique security challenges in the Arctic and what considerations operational planners need to take into account when planning and executing Arctic operations.…

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REELTalk: Dr. Steven Bucci, Diana West, Comedian Mike Fine and Legal Analyst Chris Horner 2:40:05

13d ago2:40:05

2:40:05

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling Author of American Betrayal, DIANA WEST will be here! PLUS, Legal Analyst and bestselling author of Red Hot Lies, CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! AND, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI from the Heritage FDN will be back with us! PLUS, Comedian/Comedy Writer extraordinaire MIKE FINE will be here! In the words of…

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The Pressure of Command: RADM Michael Smith 43:27

14d ago43:27

43:27

Rear Admiral Michael Smith first served as a nuclear engineer in the Navy. After his first tour, he attended graduate school in order to qualify for command. He first gained command of the USS Porter (a destroyer) in 2005. Check out the Documentary.tv YouTube Channel to see incredible stories like this combined with rare, authentic battlefield foot…

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The Best Military Fitness Tests from Around the World 1:02:44

18d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

To prepare for this episode we challenged each other to bring our top three fitness tests from any military around the world. Globally there are a wide variety of approaches, from extremely simple to extremely complex. A few of the ones we chose have been previously mentioned on the podcast (or on our social media) but others we've never discussed …

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A Pilot in Civilian Clothes: Lt Col Greg Wilson 50:07

21d ago50:07

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Lieutenant Colonel Greg Wilson served in Vietnam & Laos as a Forward Air Controller. As a Forward Air Controller, it was his job to coordinate airstrikes, and ensure that no friendly troops were hit. After less than six months in Vietnam, he joined the classified Steve Canyon Program (Project 404), also known as the Ravens. Laos was technically neu…

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Once-Classified Con Artists Receive the Spotlight 41:26

22d ago41:26

41:26

Inflatable tanks. Phony uniforms. Fake radio traffic. In early 1944, the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the “Ghost Army,” was founded, and its ragtag collection of artists, Soldiers and engineers oversaw almost two-dozen “deception missions” that saved the lives of an estimated 30,000 Soldiers. In March of this year, their work was reco…

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ExPOSEd: Running Technique Doctrine or Ethics Violation? 1:23:18

25d ago1:23:18

1:23:18

After two years of waiting, the Pose Method episode is finally here! You've asked what we think of it, here are our answers. Pose Method® is a proprietary method for coaching running technique developed by Dr. Nichloas Romanov in 1977 in the former Soviet Union. Pose clinics have been taught around the Army since 2009 and the newest version of FM 7…

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#146: From Jedburgh To Green Beret - 1st Special Forces Command CSM David Waldo & CW5 Felix Mosqueda 44:32

27d ago44:32

44:32

The United States Army Special Forces command teams are composed of a commissioned officer, a warrant officer and senior non-commissioned officer. A model has evolved over time and is tributed with being a key component to success on the battlefield of yesterday and today. To break down just Army Special Forces balances strategy, experience and tea…

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The Capture of U-505: QMS2 Don Carter 32:16

29d ago32:16

32:16

Signalman 2nd Class Don Carter served on the USS Guadalcanal in World War II. The ship hunted U-Boats, which had terrorized American convoys in the Atlantic. As a signalman, it was his job to use flags and lights to send messages to other vessels. On June 4th, 1944, the Guadalcanal spotted and captured U-Boat 505, the only one obtained by the U.S. …

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Human Capital Management & MDO w/4ID (E31) 44:19

1M ago44:19

44:19

MG David Doyle, 4ID Commanding General, and Command Sergeant Major Alex Kupratty join the Season 3 podcast team for their season debut to discuss human capital management, organizational culture, and preparing for multi-domain operations. They also discuss 4ID’s upcoming MDO Symposium – for more information go to https://qrcc.io/sjeyouwlcfqa.…

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An Infantry Marine's Perspective on Army Human Performance with Ray Cossio 1:21:12

1M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

We've been talking about having Ray on the podcast for over a year now. He brings a unique perspective as a former infantry Marine NCO turned strength and conditioning coach. And more importantly, he always focuses his insight on the real issues. The military human performance space is more about building the right culture than dialing in the Xs an…

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REELTalk: LTC Allen West, Xi Van Fleet, Dr. Peter Hammond and Major Fred Galvin 2:22:43

1M ago2:22:43

2:22:43

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Dir of The American Constitutional Rights Union, LTC ALLEN WEST, will be here! PLUS, author of the bestseller: Mao’s America, XI VAN FLEET will be here! AND, direct from South Africa, Dr. PETER HAMMOND will be here! AND, Major FRED GALVIN, author of the bestseller, A Few Bad Men will be back with us! In the…

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Special Forces & Drone Warfare: LTC Daniel Pace Part II 30:45

1M ago30:45

30:45

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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A Memorial Day Miracle at “The Wall” 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

On Mother’s Day, 1968, Army Medic SPC Allen Hoe watched 18 of his friends die in battle during the Vietnam War. In the five decades since then, he has devoted his life to helping the families of those fallen Soldiers and the Army community. And it was at a 2005 Memorial Day event in Washington that he met a nurse who returned the favor by giving Al…

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Building a Hybrid Training Week 101 1:07:52

1M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

It has been a long time, but we're back with another "101" episode. This time we're breaking down the considerations involved in assembling a week of hybrid training. If you're in the military, you're already doing hybrid training whether you call it that or not. Frankly, just meeting global health guidelines for physical activity amounts to hybrid…

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#145: Today's SOF Challenge - US Army Special Operations Command Commanding General LTG John Braga 1:04:46

1M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Army Special Operations Forces are led by LTG John Braga, Commander of United States Army Special Operations Command. General Braga and Creator and Host Fran Racioppi stormed the Utah Beach Communication Bunker responsible for the coordination of German defenses and later the facilitation of the largest amphibious assault in history. From this icon…

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REELTalk: Israeli Filmmaker Pierre Rehov, Dale Hurd of CBN News and X-ICE SA Victor Avila 1:57:53

1M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Award-winning Documentarian PIERRE REHOV in Israel will be here! PLUS, Senior Reporter and Chief European Correspondant for CBNNews, DALE HURD will be here! AND, X-ICE Special Agent VICTOR AVILA will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." C…

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The War on Terror Begins: LTC Daniel Pace Part I 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Pace served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. He first deployed to Afghanistan at the beginning of the War on Terror as an infantryman, then redeployed to Afghanistan in ‘03. After attending officer candidate school, Pace then deployed to Iraq as a company executive officer in ‘07. Pace then decided to join the U.S. Army Spec…

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SAMS Integration & Season 2 Finale w/COL Morgado (E30) 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

COL Andrew Morgado, Director of the US School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), joins the Season 2 Operational Arch podcast team on their season finale to discuss how SAMS develops joint leaders, the impacts SAMS has on global security challenges, and operational art.

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Setting the Record Straight on Contracting with Chris Larkin 1:33:50

2M ago1:33:50

1:33:50

We did a contracting episode a few weeks ago where we aired out a few grievances mostly focused on how strength and conditioning coaches in contracted roles with the military are treated. In that conversation we acknowledged that we have limited experience with contracting, and we were open to having an expert come on and set the record straight. A…

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REELTalk: Craig Sawyer of Vets4ChildRescue, Bestselling Author Diana West, Legal Analyst Chris Horner and Cheryl Chumley of Washington Times 2:22:40

2M ago2:22:40

2:22:40

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Founder of Veterans For Child Rescue CRAIG SAWYER will be here! PLUS, bestselling author of American Betrayal & The Red Thread, DIANA WEST will be back with us! AND, online opinion editor for The Washington Times, CHERYL CHUMLEY will be here! PLUS, legal analyst for GAO, CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! In …

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Choose Elite: Jumping In with Premier Lacrosse League Co-Founder Paul Rabil (Stars and Stripes Classic Series) 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

There’s a difference between the elite and everyone else. Elite by definition means superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. Elite is not good. It is not great. It certainly is not above average. To be elite means you’re among the best. The Stars and Stripes Classic pitted America’s two most elite Special Operati…

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The Inception of the Pathfinders: LTG John Norton 46:25

2M ago46:25

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Lieutenant General John Norton served in the US Army as a Pathfinder and paratrooper during World War II. He commanded the 505 regimental combat team and completed four jumps during the war, including during the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Italy, the Invasion of Normandy, and Operation Market Garden. He also participated in the Battle of th…

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Finding Strength Through Tragedy: The Gold Star Mothers’ Story 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

Almost 100 years ago, a mother grieving the loss of her son in battle brought together other mothers who were coping with similar losses; in the process, she started American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Over the past century, the organization has grown and continues to aid mothers—and families—through the grieving process, inspiring its members to cont…

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Operator Syndrome with Dr. Chris Frueh 1:33:16

2M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Dr. Chris Frueh is back for his second appearance on the pod! If you missed our previous conversation with him we dove into the dysfunction at the VA, with particular emphasis on the disability system. Dr. Chris Frueh, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. He has over thirty years of profession…

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REELTalk: MG Paul Vallely of Stand Up America, LTG Thomas McInerney, Comedian Mike Fine and Dr. Steven Bucci of Heritage FDN 2:18:31

2M ago2:18:31

2:18:31

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Founder of Stand Up America & bestselling author MG PAUL VALLELY will be here! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of Heritage FDN will be here! AND, Military Analyst & bestselling author LTG THOMAS McINERNEY will be here! PLUS, brilliant farceur and comedy writer supreme MIKE FINE will be here! In the words of Benjamin…

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Toughness is 100%: Jumping In with West Point Lacrosse Head Coach Joe Alberici and Ben Harrow (Stars and Stripes Classic Series) 20:13

2M ago20:13

20:13

Toughness defines Special Operations and the sport of lacrosse. Toughness requires a person to deal with hardship, overcome difficult situations, persevere through mental and physical challenges. Toughness is one part natural, one part learned, and one part the result of consistency. To excel as a Green Beret, Navy SEAL or a lacrosse athlete, you b…

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18 Year Old Medic in Vietnam: Lawrence Araujo 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Lawrence Araujo served in Vietnam as an Army Medic. He arrived in Vietnam three weeks after the 1968 Tet Offensive, and spent a year with the infantry as a medic. He then decided to extend his tour, and chose to work in the emergency room at the 93rd Evac Hospital in Long Bhin. Editor’s Note: Araujo’s rank at the time of his retirement is unknown. …

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Naval Military Theory in Relation to Operational Art, w/ Dr. Nick Prime (E29) 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Dr. Nick Prime, Associate Professor at the School of Advanced Military Studies focuses on the maritime domain and the impacts of Naval theorists such as Alfred Mahan, Julian Corbett, JC Wylie, and Bernard Brodie as they relate to strategy and operational art. Henry Eccles: Logistics in the National Defense https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292793…

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#95 Nate Adams The House Whisperer

2M ago

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Our guest this episode is Nate Adams, The House Whisperer talking about his journey from Fiber Glass cult to House Whisperer. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How Passive House cannot scale How anecdotally, only 10% of California residential HVAC work is…

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Creatine for Tactical Athletes with Dr. Scott Forbes 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

A few weeks ago we got the news that Congress was considering directing the military to investigate the potential for adding creatine to MREs. This spurred a lot of discussion on creatine's effectiveness and dosing strategies, and to really get to the bottom of that we needed an expert. Our guest this week is so much of an expert that he is often r…

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REELTalk: Exec Dir of ACRU LTC Allen West, Award winning Journalist Dan Luzadder, Xi Van Fleet and Maj. Fred Galvin 2:23:23

2M ago2:23:23

2:23:23

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Exec. Dir. Of the ACRU, LTC ALLEN WEST will be here! PLUS, author of the bestseller, Mao’s America, XI VAN FLEET, will be here! AND, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of The Manchurian Journalist, DAN LUZADDER will be here! PLUS, author of the bestseller, A Few Bad Men, Major FRED GALVIN will be …

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Pathfinder On D-Day: Pfc. Robert Earl Sechrist 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Private First Class Robert Earl Sechrist served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and pathfinder during World War II. As a Pathfinder, Secrist was one of the first men to parachute into France before the invasion of Normandy, tasked with guiding other Paratroopers to their landing zone. As he landed in France, Sechrist’s parachute got stuck in a he…

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