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Guardian of Valor founder Anthony Anderson
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Anthony Anderson is an Army veteran who founded the site Guardian of Valor. You likely know him best from his X account @StolenValor1. On this epsiode we discuss recent controveries including embellishments of service made by Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz. Also on with us this episode is Dave Parke of The Team House. To learn more about Anth…
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Remembering The Giant Killer with David Yuzuk
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David Yuzuk served as a detective & undercover police officer in the Aventura Police Department, nearby the Miami area. He was a friend of Richard Flaherty, the smallest man to serve in the Army. The Giant Killer, as he was known, was a Green Beret Captain who served in Vietnam. Following Richard's death, David created the documentary film on Richa…
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Dave Parke of The Team House Podcast
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Dave Parke served as an Army Ranger sniper, Navy hardhat diver, and Marine. As a contractor he served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the co-host of The Team House, and a good friend of our own show who last appeared on Episode 70 with us speaking more on his background. On this episode, we dive into the Trump assasination attempt, the man…
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Terry Schappert, Green Beret & TV host
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Terry Schappert is a retired Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and a veteran of The Persian Gulf War, Bosnia, and Iraq. What you likely know him best for though are the many shows he's hosted and appeared on including "Red Eye," "Shark Week," "Dude, You're Screwed," "Hollywood Weapons," "Warriors," and "The Wilkow Majority." Be sure to follow Ter…
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Russian & Chinese fighter jets intercepted near Alaska
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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…
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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…
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IDF Reservist Doron Keidar on fighting the war against Hamas
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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…
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BREAKING: President Trump survives assassination attempt
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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
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Hunting enthusiast Gage Wilson of Fort Scott Munitions
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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…
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Guns & mental health discussion w/ Walk The Talk America
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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 …
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Stolen Valor candidate LIES about Vietnam service
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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
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Talking men's issues with David "Goose" Mills
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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/…
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Should Hillary Clinton come on Battleline Podcast?
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Lee Deckelman, spec ops vet turned yoga instructor
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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…
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AI girlfriends, social isolation, & Hikikomori
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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…
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Passing the buck on Afghanistan withdrawal disaster
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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…
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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://…
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Did this trans attorney cross the line of decency?
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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…
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Did Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy lie about being shot?
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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…
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Jessica Lynch addresses controversies sorrounding her story as a POW
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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…
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Bruce "Doc" Norton, Vietnam Force Recon Marine
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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…
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Robert O'Neill of SEAL Team 6/DEVRGU & author of The Operator
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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 …
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Jason Lyons, former CIA Intelligence Officer & Marine
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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…
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Ian Halperin, His Highness Hollywood
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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…
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Evan Seinfeld on Biohazard, adult entertainment, & Mantorship
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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 …
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Pablo Schreiber AKA "Tanto" from 13 Hours
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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…
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Jack Stewart is back to talk Outlaw
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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 …
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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.…
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Remembering Chris Kyle with American Sniper co-author Jim DeFelice
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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…
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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…
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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:/…
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Tony Campos of Static-X & Edsel Dope of Dope
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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 …
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Nick Slatten, Blackwater contractor pardoned by President Trump
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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 …
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Force Recon Marine & combat aviator KG Spradley
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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 …
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Thomas Alibrando, Blackwater contractor/SWAT/Sniper
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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…
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Curtis Albers - Abused foster kid turned Army Ranger
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us at Battleline Podcast. We have another great nearly 2 hour long interview for you this week. Curtis Albers served as an Army Ranger with 3rd Battallion. He is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. He now lives in Germany with his wife and kids. Growing up as a foster child, Curtis suffered a great deal…
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Dan Gordon, IDF Captain & Hollywood screenwriter
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Dan Gordon is best known as the screenwriter behind major films like "The Hurricane," "Wyatt Earp," and "Rambo: Last Blood." He has also served as a sniper and IDF Captain in Israel. Dan was last on with us for a short segment on Episode 209, but this time we get him on for nearly 2 hours of amazing content. His latest film is "Miracle in East Texa…
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Amber Smith talks woke policies destroying military
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Amber Smith served as an Army combat helicopter pilot flying the Kiowa Warrior in both Afghanistan & Iraq. She then went on to serve as a Senior Pentagon Official during the Trump Administration. She wrote the memoir "Danger Close" about her time in war, and is releasing another book early next year titled "Unfit to Fight: How Woke Policies are Des…
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Gregory Gadson is a combat veteran of the Gulf War, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He achieved the rank of Colonel during his long military career. Gadson is a double amputee, losing both of his legs as a result of a roadside bomb in Baghdad in 2007. You may have later seen him in the 2012 film "Battleship." He is the author of "Finding Waypoints: …
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Fighter pilot turned thriller author Jack Stewart
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Jack Stewart 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. He is currently an airline pilot and has made his debut as a thriller author with "Unknown Rider," the first of his Battle Born series which is available now! Pick it up, this int…
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Whistles from the Graveyard author Miles Lagoze
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Miles Lagoze is a retired Marine Corps combat cameraman, and the director of the documentary "Combat Obscura." He is a vocal critic of the U.S. military and U.S. foreign policy. His latest book which expands on his experience entitled "Whistles from the Graveyard" is out now. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/batt…
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Jade Struck & celebrating 4 years of Battleline Podcast
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Jade Struck is a firearms competitor, influencer, and an instructor for her own company Struck Society. You may also know her as the model the Call of Duty character Iskra was based off of. She was last on with us for Episode 95, and it's great to have her back on a couple of years later. You can follow Jade on Instagram @JadeStruck and follow her …
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Peace through superior night vision
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Yes, this episode title is a play on the "peace through superior firepower" saying. But there's actually some truth to the statement as you'll learn with America's enemies now able to utilize what was left behind in the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. Photonis Defense has been dedicated to making sure America keeps that advantage in creating a…
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