U.S. & Canadian fighter jets have intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers that were flying near Alaska on Wednesday. Read more about it here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/russian-chinese-bombers-intercepted-off-alaska/story?id=112256280 Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod…

Ian in studio this episode with New York thrash metal band and long time friends Electrocutioner. We talk growing up on Long Island, the state of the metal scene, and the guys love of professional wrestling. Follow them on Instagram @electrocutioner.thrash and pick up the latest album "False Idols." The videos for "Heaven's Gate" and "Seven Lamps o…

Doron Keidar is a member of IDF with Reserve Duty since 2006, prior serving in a combat unit beginning in 2003. He has 18 years of executive protection experience with BHS Security in Jerusalem, and offers us some important insight into the situation with the ongoing war Israel is fightning against Hamas. He is the founder of Cry For Zion and the h…

BREAKING: President Trump has just survived an assasination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania. Benghazi attack survivor and executive protection expert Kris Paronto joins Ian to give his take on what went down.By Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto

Huge armies clash as the Ottoman sultan sultan Bayezid I faced off against the emir of the Timurid Empire, Timur. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly look at the battle and the account of the fighting by Johann Schiltberger. You can support this podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Gage Wilson is the man in charge of digital media for Fort Scott Munitions, and is an avid hunter. On this episode, Kris and Gage are in studio and get into coyote hunting in Kansas, ammo, nightvision, Gage's hunting trip with the FSM team to South Africa, and media censorship. Follow Gage on Instagram @gage__wilson and FSM @fortscottmunitions Foll…

We are joined by Michael Sodini & J-Hood of Walk The Talk America. WTTA is a Pro-2A non-profit bridging the gap between mental health and responsible firearms ownership through education and conversation. Michael Sodini is the group's CEO and J-Hood is an Advisory Board Member. You can learn more and donate to them at http://walkthetalkamerica.org …

On this Annex episode we talk stolen valor and two recent incidents getting a lot of attention involving Congressman Troy Nehls of Texas, and Steve Slaton running for State Representative in Arizona. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepodBy Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto

Antonio Sabato Jr. is best known for his work as an actor & model. He is also involved in racecar driving, and has just recently signed up to be a part of Celebrity Boxing. He calls out some names of celebs he'd love to fight on this episode, and you've got to hear who they are! He has recently put out a new edition of his book "Sabato: The Untold …

In 1327, Scottish forces invaded England, posing the first test for the newly crowned Edward III. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English response turned out so badly. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Britt Lightning is the current guitarist of Vixen, and Musical Director of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Vixen is on tour now. Also on for this show for a very brief appearance is Sirius XM host Tommy London. Rev It Up! Check out Britt's site at http://BrittLightning.com plus on Instagram as well as Cameo @BrittLightning. Check out http://VixenOffici…

This episode was recorded on June 6th, marking five years since the passing of Marine/CIA operative and our great friend Drew Dwyer. On previous episodes we've had on Drew's brother Scott Dwyer as well as his best friend John Jackson. We weren't sure who else to have on to tell his some stories of Drew, but we received an email from an OGA contract…

Battleline Podcast has had some badass Devil Dogs in the history of this podcast. Enjoy this special highlighting some of our favorite moments with them! Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms …

On this episode we dig back in the archives to remember some of our friends and heroes as we come off of Memorial Day 2024. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Gl…

A turning point in the history of Iberia, the year 1212 would see the combined armies of Castile, Aragon and Navarre facing off against the Almohads. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly talk about a key battle of the Reconquista.By Medievalists.net

David "Goose" Mills is an Air Force veteran, the founder of Men's Alliance, and the host of Men's Alliance Podcast. Men's Alliance will be meeting for the Barbarian Games 2024 at Hope Church in Richmond, VA on June 22. Learn more at http://mensalliancetribe.com on Instagram @MensAllianceTribe and on X @MensAllianceT Follow us: http://instagram.com/…

Special Q&A episode answering all of your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com - Be sure to subscribe for more great content every week. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 20% off your first order with Bubs Naturals go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases …

You are in for a treat. Exclusive interview with Blue Angels director Paul Crowder. Blue Angels will be premiering in IMAX theaters on May 17th, but don't wait, because this is only a one week event! It will then be a part of Amazon Prime starting on May 23rd. Be sure to follow Paul on X @Paul_Crowder & on Instagram @therealpaulcrowder We will be d…

It is a Q&A episode of Bow & Blade, with Michael and Kelly answering listener questions. In this episode, they talk about the impact of weather on medieval battles, how often did soldiers train, and why are there more sources about the Battle of Crecy (1346) than the Battle of Poitiers (1356). You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https:/…

Nicholas Irving is a former Army Ranger sniper, security contractor, and New York Times best-selling fiction & non-fiction author. Nick's latest book is "Reaper: The Board," the latest in his Vick "The Reaper" Harwood series, and the first that he's written without a co-author. You can follow Nick on X @Irving_Nicholas and on Instagram @officialrea…

Lee Deckelman is a combat veteran who served as a Green Beret, Airborne Ranger, and security contractor. He was also a 911 paramedic and federal air marshal. He is the author of "Internal Volume: Where a Monster and Mindfulness Become One!" The book is available now on Amazon and elsewhere. Visit Lee's yoga foundation at https://beyogastrong.net/ a…

A New York Post article about men spending upwards of $10K a month on "AI girlfriends" leads to a much more serious discussion on the epidemic of male loneliness. Read the full New York Post article here: https://nypost.com/2024/04/15/business/tech-exec-predicts-ai-girlfriends-will-create-1b-business/ Be sure to subscribe to the show and let us kno…

Kris gives his take on the review of the Kabul airport attack. Read the full Department of Defense article here: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3741245/kabul-airport-attack-review-reaffirms-initial-findings-identifies-attacker/ Be sure to subscribe to the show and let us know what you think of the Annex episodes. Follow u…

One of the key dates from the Middle Ages is the year 1453. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the Ottomans were able to conquer the city of Constantinople and bring an end to the Byzantine Empire. You can support this podcast on Patreon. - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Lieutenant Colonel Isaac G. Lee had a 20-year military career, serving as a Marine Combat Aviator. His book "Hangar 4: A Combat Aviator's Memoir" is available now and contains stories that include incredible missions in Iraq & Afghanistan. Visit http://isaacglee.com and follow Isaac on X @IsaacGLee & on Instagram @IsaacGLeeWriter Follow us: http://…

70-year-old transgender attorney Stephanie Mueller represented her client in a "busty display" earlier this month as The New York Post described it. Did she go too far? Read the full New York Post article here: https://nypost.com/2024/04/05/us-news/seattle-transgender-attorney-stephanie-mueller-seen-wearing-questionable-outfit-during-hearing-for-cl…

On our first ever Battleline Podcast Annex episode, we dive into the recent controversy sorrounding Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy who is running for U.S. Senate in Montana. Sheehy's campaign ad claiming to have been shot in combat is coming under scrutiny, and we dissect it, rant, and opine. Read the full Washington Post article here: https://www.washington…

American soldier P.O.W. Jessica Lynch was last on with us for Episode 226, but we wanted to have her back on to cover some other topics including late P.O.W. John McCain's strong opposition to enhanced interrogation while running for President, the Hamas hostage situation taking place in Israel, and controversies sorrounding Jessica's story after c…

Scotland and England are at war again, with the important border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed under siege. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss how the English were able to inflict a quick and devastating defeat on the Scots. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Bruce "Doc" Norton is a Vietnam veteran who served as a medic in the 3rd Force Recon Company, 1st Force Recon Company, and with the Navy. He has written 15 books on the Marine Corps history, and he retired as an oral historian with the Corps. Most recently, he has co-authored a book and play titled "Voices From Vietnam." Follow us: http://instagram…

Rob O'Neill is a combat veteran of SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU, the author of "The Operator," and is of course best known as the Bin Laden shooter of the historical UBL raid. Rob discusses his history, what he's up to on his current podcast, and even responds to our comments made about him following his arrest in Texas. This is a discussion you do not want …

Jason Lyons served as a CIA Intelligence Officer and as a Marine. He was on Battleline back on Episode 45 under his alias James Powell, but he is now cleared to use his real name. Jason was with the Marines for 10 years before becoming an Intelligence Officer. His focus in the CIA was on full spectrum intelligence operations related to the Middle E…

Ian Halperin is a New York Times best-selling author, investigative journalist, media personality, and filmmaker. Ian has written many books that have made major headlines in the celebrity gossip world including "Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson," "Who Killed Kurt Cobain?," and "Kardashian Dynasty: The Controversial Rise of America's Ro…

A rather unassuming spot in Greece has seen dozens of battles throughout history. On this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries are joined by Myke Cole to talk about the book The Killing Ground: A Biography of Thermopylae, written by Michael and Myke. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/med…

You likely know Evan Seinfeld from a lot of different ventures. He is the frontman of Biohazard, he played Jaz Hoyt on the hit HBO show "Oz," was featured on VH1 Supergroup, and he was married to adult film star Tera Patrick who he worked with on camera. More than anything else right now though, he is passionate about mens health and has started a …

As Pablo puts it, this episode is Tanto & Tanto Jr. That's right, our most anticipated guest, Pablo Shreiber, joins us in studio! Pablo is known to many of you for portraying Kris "Tanto" Paronto in the Michael Bay directed film 13 Hours. We were able to finally catch him in NYC while promoting his current project starring as Master Chief in the Ha…

The Vikings are attacking England, and it's up to Alfred, King of Wessex, to stop them. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss this important battle in Anglo-Saxon England. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

Fighter Pilot Jack Stewart is back again to talk his latest book, Outlaw. It is out today, go pick it up! Outlaw is the follow-up to Unknown Rider from the Battle Born Series. Jack is a fighter pilot, naval academy graduate, and TOPGUN graduate. He is a combat veteran with deployments being a part of Air Force Tactical Control and JSOC. We discuss …

Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer listener questions about medieval military history. What do we mean when we talk about lines at a battle? Could those first into a battle survive? Are there campaigns that do not lead to battles or sieges? What was their favourite scene of medieval warfare from a film? You can support this podcast on Patr…

Jessica Lynch is an Army veteran, best known as the P.O.W. held in Iraq in 2003. She was the first rescued American P.O.W. since WWII. We get into this amazing story with her in full detail. Learn more at http://POWJessicaLynch.com We also pay our respects to three great men who we lost this past week: Mojo Nixon, Bob Beckwith, and Toby Keith. RIP.…

In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly take another look at this important battle from the Hundred Years' War. How do a visit to the battlefield and the writings of an Italian chronicler change their views on how Edward the Black Prince gained his victory? You can help support this podcast on Patreon - go to www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Jim DeFelice is the co-author of "American Sniper" and 15 other New York Times best-selling books including many military titles. In honor of Chris Kyle's passing this month on 2/2/13 we remember the decorated Navy SEAL. Also on this episode, Ian gives a recap of SHOT Show 2024, and a particular attendee he wishes that people would stop giving thei…

We are in Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2024! Ian is joined by Sean Kirk and Phil Otto from Photonis Defense, as well as Dale Sizemore of Three Rangers. All good friends of the show. We take you inside the convention and much more. Be sure to check out Three Rangers whiskey at http://threerangers.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http…

In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly look at how the imperial army of Frederick Barbarossa and a Milanese force suddenly encountered each other in northern Italy. How would this battle change the Holy Roman Empire's plans for Italian conquest? You can support this podcast on Patreon. Go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

We've had some incredible pilots on the show, and decided to give you some of the best combat and mission stories from these awesome individuals. Included on this episodes are excerpts from interviews with Amber Smith, Jack Stewart, Ashlee Leppert Olbricht, Ryan Fugit, and Brian Slade. Enjoy! Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http:/…

Edsel Dope is the executive producer of Static-X and the founder of his own band Dope. He was last on with us for Episode 156, and it's great to have him back. Also joining us this time around is original Static-X member Tony Campos, who is also the current bassist for Fear Factory. The guys are about to embark on another leg of the Machine Killer …

It is a clash between Viking kings, as Harald Hardrada of Norway faces off against Sweyn II of Denmark. In this episode of Bow & Blade, Michael and Kelly discuss this naval battle and how it was told by the Icelandic writer Snorri Sturluson. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

Nick Slatten is an Army Airborne veteran who is most widely known as one of the Blackwater contractors part of the Nisour Square incident of 2007. For his involvement, Nick was sentenced to life in prison. Prior to leaving office, President Trump pardoned Nick in December of 2020 along with the other contractors imprisoned. This is his story. Nick …

We begin this episode covering the passing away of Kris's dad James Paronto. If you'd like to show your support, please make a donation to an organization he supported as an athlete and veteran advocate, Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, in his name over at https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ - KG "Tadpole" Spradley is our in-studio guest this episode …

Thomas Alibrando is a law enforcement officer who has served in SWAT and as a sniper. He was also a security contractor for Blackwater which is his connection to Kris Paronto. Currently he is a firearms instructor with IWI (Israel Weapon Industries.) You can learn more about IWI Academy at http://iwiacademy.us and you can follow Thomas on Instagram…