Best Randall Surles Podcasts (2024)

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Special Forces Sergeant Major in Afghanistan | Military Memoir Ghostwriter | Randall Surles (SGM, ret.) Round 2 1:20:51

13d ago1:20:51

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Today on Combat Story we have our second interview with 32 year veteran and retired Special Forces Sergeant Major Randy Surles, who entered the Army in 1987 and retired in 2019. In round one we covered Randy’s jump into Panama where he broke his leg and had to crawl for seven hours to safety, his transition into Special Forces from the Ranger Regim…

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Brutal Fighting in The Arghandab River Valley with the 82nd Airborne | Andrew Bragg | The Devil’s Playground 1:25:01

9m ago1:25:01

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On today’s Combat Story we have a deep dive into intense fighting that took place in Afghanistan in the treacherous Arghandab River Valley with Andrew Bragg, a former Army infantryman who served back to back tours to two distinct places in Afghanistan, both with plenty of kinetic activity. Andrew’s book The Devil’s Playground is about one of his de…

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Swedish Special Operations Soldier | Arctic Ranger | Special Purpose Unit | Intelligence | Number 788 | Max Lauker 1:24:38

6d ago1:24:38

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Today we have our first Combat Story from a Swedish Special Operations soldier and intelligence professional, Max Lauker. Max spent 20 years in the elite Swedish forces and was a plank holder for one of the predecessor units to what later became Sweden’s Special Operations Group. Check out our Combat Story Newsletter at www.combatstory.com/newslett…

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Breaking a Leg on a Combat Jump | Special Forces Sergeant Major Turned Military Memoir Ghostwriter | Randall Surles (SGM, ret.) Round 1 1:34:30

20d ago1:34:30

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Today on Combat Story we have our first of two interviews with 32 year veteran and retired Special Forces Sergeant Major Randy Surles, who entered the Army in 1987 and retired in 2019. Randy saw combat early on in Operation Just Cause as a Ranger and then again for several rotations post-9/11. Check out our Combat Story Newsletter at www.combatstor…

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CIA PDB Briefer to President Trump | Senior Intel Analyst | Beth Sanner 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

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In this episode of Combat Story, we hear from Beth Sanner, a former senior CIA analyst and President's Daily Brief (PDB) briefer to President Trump. Beth previously served as the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration, the Director of the PDB and as Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council. Check out our Combat Stor…

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Creation of MARSOC | Tough Rugged Bastards | Marine Raider and Force Recon | John Dailey RD 2 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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Today we have round two of our incredible Combat Story with John Dailey, the former Marine Force Recon operator who was one of the very few selected to help stand up what was known as ”Detachment One,” which would lead to the creation of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) that we know today. Check out our Combat Story Newsletter …

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Tough Rugged Bastard and the Creation of MARSOC | Marine Raider and Force Recon | John Dailey | RD 1 1:13:11

2M ago1:13:11

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Today we have round one of a fascinating Combat Story interview with John Dailey, a former Marine Force Recon operator who was one of the very few selected to help stand up what was known as ”Detachment One,” which would lead to the creation of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) that we know today. Check out our Combat Story News…

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Unit X Co-Founder & F-16 Fighter Pilot | Battles in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Pentagon | Raj Shah 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Today we have a unique Combat Story with F-16 Fighter Pilot and co-founder of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), Raj Shah. Raj was handpicked to stand up an organization that would strengthen our armed forces through contractual and cultural bridges between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon, to include accelerating the contracting proce…

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4th of July Tribute to Veterans | President Reagan | Medal of Honor | RRC | Marine Recon | SpecOps 5:11

2M ago5:11

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A Tribute to Our Veterans | Combat Story Podcast In this heartfelt episode of the Combat Story podcast, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. This special video features President Reagan's iconic July 4th, 1986 address to the Nation, seamlessly blended with powerful responses from veterans about whether they would c…

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USASOC Special Missions Unit Sergeant Major | 75th Ranger Regiment | Sean Hagerty 1:30:29

3M ago1:30:29

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Today we have an interview with a former Ranger Regiment soldier turned US Army Special Operations Command Sergeant Major, Sean Hagerty. Sean fought in both Afghanistan and Iraq with Ranger Regiment and then spent many years in the very secretive side of the Army in places all over the world. After retiring, Sean wrote a psychological thriller call…

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Inside the Green Beret and Ethics on the Battlefield: Dan Pace's Journey and Modern Warfare Challenges 1:41:59

3M ago1:41:59

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🪖 Today’s Combat Story dives deep into the career and combat experiences of former infantryman turned Cavalry officer turned Special Forces Green Beret, Dan Pace. Dan retired after over two decades of service in the military, seeing combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan on both the enlisted and officer sides of the house. 📬 Stay Updated: Subscribe to…

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Inside the President's Daily Briefing: A Deep Dive with Senior Intel Officer Michelle DiGruttolo 1:47:38

3M ago1:47:38

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Today we have a great Combat Story that ranges from the military intelligence tactical front lines of counterterrorism and the Korean peninsula to the most strategic of all, serving as the PDB briefer to the President of the United States (POTUS) with senior intelligence officer Michelle DiGruttolo. 👀 Don't miss out! Check out our Combat Check-In f…

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Unmasking China Intelligence Threats, Capabilities, and Structure w/ China Expert Nicholas Eftimiades, 34 Year Intelligence Professional 1:28:17

4M ago1:28:17

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Today we have a fascinating deep dive on Chinese intelligence structure, tactics, capabilities, and threats with long-time China expert Nicholas Eftimiades. Nick spent 34 years in the US government with DIA, CIA, State, DHS and more with an intense focus on China and high tech space programs. 👀 Don't miss out! Check out our Combat Check-In for excl…

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How to Live a No Shortcuts Mentality w/ former Marine and Navy SEAL Kevin Seiff | Vet Collective | Helping 100K Vets 1:21:25

4M ago1:21:25

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In today's Combat Story, we sit down with Kevin Seiff, a former Marine officer turned Navy SEAL who now leads the Vet Collective and co-hosts the Harder Not Smarter Podcast with Green Beret Greg VanDyne. 🦅🎙️ 👀 Don't miss out! Check out our Combat Check-In for exclusive updates, fascinating historical snippets, and much more! Visit www.combatstory.c…

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Inside the Iron Triangle | Vietnam Combat in Pictures (from the time) | Kent Hillhouse Rd 2 46:46

4M ago46:46

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Today we have a round two Combat Story with Kent Hillhouse where we recorded the episode with a screen available to look and talk through some more of his combat experiences with maps and photos from his time in service. Kent is a retired Major General who spent a year as a Platoon Leader and Tank Commander in Vietnam from August of 1967 to August …

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FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) Operator | SWAT & FBI Agent | Drug Squad | Bicycle Bandit | Operation Black Widow | Shaffer Security | Greg Shaffer 1:30:31

4M ago1:30:31

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Today we have a Combat Story first with Greg Shaffer, who spent a career in the FBI as an Agent, SWAT member, and Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) operator. He also started his career leading a patrol boat team in the Coast Guard before moving over to the Bureau. 👀 Don't miss out! Check out our Combat Check-In for exclusive updates, fascinating historical…

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Commanding Tanks in Vietnam | Silver Star Mission | Armored Cavalry M48 Tanks in 'Nam | Kent Hillhouse (MG, Ret) 1:52:26

4M ago1:52:26

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Today we have a unique Combat Story where we hear about the armored cavalry in Vietnam from then Platoon Leader with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Kent Hillhouse. Kent would go on to retire as a Major General in the Army Reserve and has continued to support veterans leading his community’s Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation of Los Gatos. …

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Operator Syndrome Impact on Vets, Active Duty, Law Enforcement and the Special Operations Community | Chris Frueh 1:33:52

5M ago1:33:52

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This episode dives deep into the challenges and conditions dubbed 'Operator Syndrome' faced by veterans and active-duty members of the military, exploring both psychological and physical facets, including traumatic brain injury, PTSD, hormonal imbalances, low testosterone, existential issues, and more. 👀 Don't miss out! Check out our Combat Check-I…

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Last Great Tank-on-Tank Battle | Battle of 73 Easting | Armored Cavalry | M1A1 Abrams | Tim Gauthier 1:54:41

5M ago1:54:41

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🔥 Dive deep into the heart of armored combat in this gripping interview with Tim Gauthier, a Platoon Leader during the iconic Battle of 73 Easting in Desert Storm! 🎖️ 🚀 From the tactical viewpoint of both a scout platoon leader and a tank commander, discover the intense preparation, reconnaissance, and combat strategies that shaped this pivotal tan…

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Navy SEAL Sniper | UNSEALED | Hardest Experience Losing a Fellow Frogman | Enlisted & Officer | Mark Greene 1:39:03

5M ago1:39:03

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🎯🔥 Today's Combat Story Features Mark Greene, an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper! 🔥🎯 Join us as we dive deep with Mark Greene, a courageous former Navy SEAL who has experienced the sharp edge of battle as both an officer and enlisted sniper. 🎖️💥 Mark's extensive service spans the pivotal moments of our time, from the intense pre-9/11 missions to the high-st…

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Epic Medal of Honor Battle Description | Marine Force Recon | Army Special Forces | Earl Plumlee 2:22:03

5M ago2:22:03

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Today we have a once in a lifetime Combat Story with one of the few living Medal of Honor recipients from the war in Afghanistan: Earl Plumlee. Earl was a Marine infantryman, Force Recon team leader, and Special Forces Weapons Sergeant in the pre- and post-9/11 era. Earl would deploy multiple times with the Marine Corps and the Army, to include com…

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F-15E Pilot and Weapons Officer | Teaching Fighter Weapons School - Tom Moser and Mike Benitez 1:38:22

6M ago1:38:22

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Today we have a Combat Story where we bring two F-15E Strike Eagle aviators - a front seater and backseater - together to talk about what it was like flying at the same time and some of the adventures that come with that life. Both Tom “Gunny” Moser and Mike “Pako” Benitez are decorated aviators, both Fighter Weapons School qualified and both forme…

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Senior CIA Officer on Russia | Legendary Case Officer and Chief of Station | Glenn Corn 2:08:19

6M ago2:08:19

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F-15E Weapons System Officer | Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient | Mike “Pako” Benitez (Round 2) 1:20:53

6M ago1:20:53

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F-15E Weapons System Officer from Marine Helo Mechanic | Mike “Pako” Benitez (Round 1) 1:43:51

6M ago1:43:51

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Inside Look at The Unit (not Delta Force) from Operator Adam Gomal | Getting Shot | Taking Out HVTs 1:57:45

7M ago1:57:45

1:57:45

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Dropping Danger Close with F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Pilot Tom Moser (Round 2) 1:43:18

7M ago1:43:18

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F-15E Fighter Pilot, Marine & Police Officer | Fighter Weapons School | Tom Moser 1:41:12

7M ago1:41:12

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Two SEALs Talking Combat Operations 1:17:26

7M ago1:17:26

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Black Hawk Down - Setting the Record Straight | Silence and Light Musician - Brad Thomas Catchup 28:55

7M ago28:55

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We sit down with previous guest and former Ranger and Delta Force operator Brad Thomas as he sets the record straight about what happened back in Mogadishu and how his recollection of one event (as he shared back on Episode 58) was different than what another person remembered. Join our weekly Combat Check-In Newsletter (www.combatstory.com/newslet…

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Navy SEAL Sniper | Almost Getting the Longest Kill in Combat | Sam Mackey - Round 2 1:27:30

7M ago1:27:30

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The Making of a Navy SEAL Sniper | How to Overcome Struggle & Find Success | Sam Mackey - Round 1 1:37:20

8M ago1:37:20

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Navy SEAL Combat Operations | Maritime Interdiction Ops | Platoon Chief | Iraq/AFG - Joel McGuire 2:22:23

8M ago2:22:23

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Fighter Pilot (French Mirage 2000), Special Forces Pilot, French Intelligence Officer - Jack Beaumont Round 2 1:34:38

8M ago1:34:38

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French Combat Fighter Pilot & DGSE Intel Officer | MIrage2000 Pilot | Author of The Frenchman | Jack Beaumont Round 1 1:42:28

8M ago1:42:28

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Delta Force Operator Shot on Mission | Starting Coffee and Cigar Company | Brent Tucker - Round 2 2:19:58

9M ago2:19:58

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Brent Tucker - ADA to ODA to Delta Force | Operations at the Tip of the Spear | Round 1 1:56:04

9M ago1:56:04

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JSOC (Regimental Reconnaissance Company) OMEGA (JSOC-CIA Hunter Killer Teams) Expert Breacher and Free Fall Mike Edwards Round 2 1:39:14

9M ago1:39:14

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JSOC (Regimental Reconnaissance Company), OMEGA (JSOC-CIA Hunter Killer Teams), Expert Breacher and Free Fall, Plus Earning a Silver Star in Combat - Mike Edwards Round 1 1:22:55

9M ago1:22:55

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Day of Infamy | Pearl Harbor Attack Stories and Background by Parks Department Tour Guide David Kilton 53:59

10M ago53:59

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On today’s Combat Story we dive into stories of a handful of the brave men who were at Pearl Harbor during the tragic December 7th, 1941 attack that changed the course of history. These are stories of action, selflessness, and courage that few of us can imagine, but sound right at home with the stories we often hear on Combat Story and should not b…

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Ambushing the Taliban; Four BUD/S Attempts; SDV, DEVGRU and ASOT III; Protecting Tom Cruise; Kingsman Anti-Human Trafficking - Rodney Brown 2:18:35

10M ago2:18:35

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Rd. 2 | Surviving the Largest Naval Special Warfare Combat Operation | Mike Drop | Navy SEAL | Gifted K-9 Trainer | Warrior Dog Foundation - Mike Ritland 1:10:44

10M ago1:10:44

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Surviving the Largest Naval Special Warfare Combat Operation | Mike Drop | Navy SEAL | Gifted K-9 Trainer | Warrior Dog Foundation - Mike Ritland 1:22:38

10M ago1:22:38

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Sniper vs Sniper Battle - Killing the Enemy’s Most Lethal Sniper | Force Recon | AJ Pasciuti (RD 2) 2:13:29

11M ago2:13:29

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USMC Sniper & Force Recon in Fallujah | Shooting w/ Chris Kyle | American Sniper | AJ Pasciuti (Rd1) 1:38:02

11M ago1:38:02

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When Grown Men Follow You Into Battle, Green Beret 18Z (former 18E), Nick Lavery Dive School Instructor, Overcoming Suicide, Cook to LRSS to Special Forces - Trevor Beaman 1:59:19

11M ago1:59:19

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Flying Combat Missions as the First Female Afghan Pilot, Receiving the International Women of Courage Award, Flying with the Blue Angels, Avoiding Assassinations - Niloofar Rahmani 2:15:46

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16 Hour Gunfight with Special Forces 18C, Kamdesh Battle, No Plan B, 48KIA in One Day, Nearly Shot in the Head, Founder of Green Beret Chronicles | Jay Dorleus 1:56:15

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Finding Meaning and Healing After the Military, Trash Talking in Uniform, Camaraderie in Combat | Cav Soldier + 18C | Kenny Stone and Ben Raymond 1:25:31

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160th Gun Pilot, Saddam Capture, Jessica Lynch Raid, Vehicle Interdictions, Danger Close Shooting, AH-6 & MH-6 Pilot, DFC, Silver Star, CW5 Steve Lapping (Round 2) 1:56:39

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