Trailblazer does not begin to define Brigadier General Sara Dudley, who is truly undefinable. Finance officer by trade, Brig. Gen. Dudley is the Counter Threat Finance expert currently serving within the United States Army. From deployments in the Middle East to serving within the Special Operations Command, Brig. Gen. Dudley is a true testament to…

It's not every day you get to interview your boss's boss's boss. We review the main mission of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, how the organization has continued to evolve and uphold standards through the past two years, and what is on the horizon. About the guests: Brigadier General Guillaume “Will” Beaurpere has s…

Did you know Army Special Operations often deploy to U.S. Embassies across the globe? Did you know that some Special Operations personnel even move to those Embassies for years at a time to assist partner nations and coordinate Special Operations elements? Join us in a conversation with a U.S. Embassy-based Special Operations Liaison Officer (SOLO)…

Send us a Text Message. #129 We are back and fully recharged after a few months away from the podcast. We have changed the format to bring you more games and reviews!! In this episode, we will tell you everything about 20 STRONG, THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE, SKY TEAM, and WORLD WONDERS with the MUNDO expansion. We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forg…

Join us in today's episode covering the SOF / Cyber / Space Triad where we discuss how Space and Cyber integrate with Special Operations, but also how it is taught in the pipelines and courses here at the JFK Special Warfare Center & School. We cover some of the history and significance of Space and Cyber integrating in conflict, competition, and w…

How do Soldiers transition to become governors? Experts on the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection (CAAS), join us in a conversation about how to best prepare for the mental and physical journey. Would you like to know more? Go here to see if Civil Affairs is what you've been searching for (https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/CA/) Video: ht…

Roxanne Merritt is truly an institution within Army Special Operations. Her tenure as the Supervisory Curator at the JFK Special Warfare Museum predates the establishment of SOCOM, and even predates Special Forces becoming a branch in the Army. Join us as we interview her for her podcast debut! The JFK Special Warfare Museum was established in 1963…

The Harding Project is an effort led by Zachary Griffiths and Leyton Summerlin as they strive to revitalize the professional military journals across the Army. This episode discusses "writing about writing," but also the efforts of The Harding Project and how Zach and Leyton are striving to both modernize and catalog the Army's professional militar…

Join us in today's episode as we have Jim Arp and Steve Mannino from the Human Performance organization within the United States Army Special Operations Center and School to discuss human performance in Army Special Operations. From physical therapists to registered dieticians. Interpersonal performance coaches, strength coaches, and athletic train…

Spc. Christian Sutton was at a punk rock concert when a random series of events propelled him to decide to change the entire Army. Chris is proof that a single Service Member can truly change the world. Join us and some of the members of his team (John, Brent, and Alex) as we discuss their grassroots efforts to save lives across the country. About …

This episode covers U.S. Army Special Operations recruiting. Join Lt. Col. Steven Crowe and Maj. Jim Maicke for an excellent conversation covering in-service recruiting for Special Forces, Civil Affairs, the Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and even Warrant Officers across the entire Army. About the hosts: Maj. As…

This episode covers modern drones as they are integrated into Special Operations training at the U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center & School. Maj. Steve Schuerman is the Charlie Company commander within the 6th Battalion, 2nd Special Warfare Training Group. His company is responsible for implementing 18F (the Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant …

Send us a Text Message. #128 In this episode we have our special guest and friend, Adam Smith from the Rolling Solo YouTube channel. We talked of course about solo board games, we went over different categories that are not commonly used when it comes to the top 5 lists. We also evaluated some games and games that are our all-time favorites. The Ga…

"O.C.," an expert on the U.S. Army Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS), joins us in a conversation about how to best prepare for the mental and physical journey. O.C. answers the multitude of questions from Derek and Ash, including: What is POAS? Is it physically demanding? How is it different from Special Forces Assessment and…

Send us a Text Message. #127 The most anticipated episode of the year is here!! our top 5 games of 2023 with our friend and guest Michael Kelley from the very popular and famous YouTube channel, One Stop Co-Op Shop. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Solo BG Podcast

The leadership in charge of Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection takes us through what it is and how to best prepare for the best chances of being successful. They answer the question, "What is selection? How does someone prepare for physically and mentally? What are we looking for in candidates? Why try out for a life as a Green Beret?" MA…

Send us a Text Message. #126 In this episode Dereck takes us through certain games that are great for this spooky season and to enjoy on Halloween! He talks about Resident Evil 2, Five Nights at Freddy's, Scream, Unmatched Tales to amaze, and Spoilers about the new Halloween game!! Enjoy and feel free to share!! The Gaming Blender Could you design …

The Pineland team has the opportunity to sit down with Clyde Seepersad, the General Manager of the Linux Foundation. We dive deep into cooperative innovation and leadership and discuss how the principles for success transcend business and warfighting. Clyde Seepersad has decades of experience running successful companies and startups and shares his…

Send us a Text Message. #125 In this episode we dive in and talk about 4 different games: Pyramido by SYAPSES GAMES Lord of The rings Adventure to Mount Doom by KOSMOS Four Gardens by ARCANE WONDERS The Perfect Wave by THE OP. Solo BG Podcast is part of The Dice Tower Network! The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podca…

The must listen to final episode of the Pineland Underground Podcast with Major Bobby Tuttle and Sergeant Major Chuck Ritter as the hosts/producers of the show. What sets great leaders and noncommissioned officers apart from their peers? What's expected of officers when they arrive fresh out of the qualification course to a Special Operations Team?…

Pineland Underground welcomes the new hosts and producers to the show - SGM Derek Riley and MAJ Ash Holzmann. Bobby and Chuck sit down for a quick fifteen-minute conversation introducing the new hosts, covering what to expect in future episodes, and how to best use jorts at the beach. MAJ Ash Holzmann is a Psychological Operations officer with exte…

The United States Army Special Warfare Center and School Command Team sits down with the Pineland Underground Podcast to discuss their vision for Army Special Operations training and education geared towards the future. They highlight the current state of the schoolhouse and the pathway forward to achieve the ARSOF of 2030. The Official Podcast of …

Send us a Text Message. #124 In this episode we go through our Gen Con 2023 adventure, Dereck tells us all about it, the games, the highlites, the events, and of course the elephant in the room: Lorcana. Solo BG Podcast is part of the Dice Tower Network. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…

Send us a Text Message. #123 In this episode Dereck talks about his most anticipated 37 games to play and buy at Gen-Con 2023. He also shares the reasons why the podcast took a 2 months break. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Solo BG Podcast

We sit down with Medal of Honor Recipient Special Forces Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee and discuss his life as a Marine, coming into Special Forces, his actions leading to receiving the nation's highest award, and how he continues to be a positive force of nature in life. From joining the military with a GED to overcoming impossible odds in combat, …

Crossover episode from the Irregular Warfare Initiative where the USASOC Commander LTG Braga, and author P.W. Singer discuss the future of Army Special Operations within the future operating environment of Multi-Domain Operations.By U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

Key themes from this episode: • Army SOF - Small, autonomous teams with diverse sets of skills, competing and winning • Building and defining a winning culture – Driving Performance Together – every day and inspire teams and colleagues to success. • Discussion through the cycle of preparation, competition, and feedback • Leadership Vision in HMS an…

Send us a Text Message. #122 In this episode we bring to life the idea of a new format for the podcast, besides adding new sections, Dereck talks about 3 games instead of 1. He reviews Lost Ruins of Arnak, Rolling Realms, and Eleven. He also takes the time machine and goes back to episode 22 to review what was talked about. The Gaming Blender Could…

Send us a Text Message. #121 We continue with the 3 games review to determine a champion between ENDLESS WINTER, DUNE IMPERIUM, and ARNAK. The Gaming Blender Could you design a video game? Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Solo BG Podcast

Send us a Text Message. #120 In this episode we welcome 2023 with an acclaimed game: Endless Winter PaleoAmericans by Fantasia games with the painting caverns expansion! Dereck starts the 3 episode marathon where we will witness at the end of the third episode which game is the best: Endless Winter w/expansion vs Arnak w/expansion vs Dune Imperium …

Chuck and Bobby quickly cover their master plan for world domination, so you know what to expect from Pineland Underground in 2023. Prep yourself beforehand for the sheer awesomeness contained within this 15 minutes episode. Email Us! pinelandunderground@gmail.com USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and vi…

Send us a Text Message. #119 In this episode, Jonathan and Dereck discuss their top 5 games of 2022, these games could be published in any year. The main condition was that they had it be played for the first time in 2022. They also brought some honorable mentions and their year's disappointments. Solo BG Podcast is part of the Dice tower network, …

Green Beret Command Sergeant Major Chuy Almonte and Chief Warrant Officer Three Jay Connors discuss their views on how to lead effectively in the military and life in general. CSM Almonte served time in the 1st Special Forces Group as a wheel mechanic and then as a Special Forces soldier in the 7th and 3rd Special Forces Group. He currently serves …

Special Forces COL Mike Sullivan, Chief of Staff of the Army Special Warfare Center, and former SFAB Commander, takes us on a magical journey discussing SFABs, Special Forces, and the art of advising foreign forces. We discuss the contentious beginning of the SFABs and the roles of Special Forces and SFABs in Security Forces Assistance and Foreign …

(Bonus Episode) As the world becomes more urban, planning for conventional and irregular warfare in the city becomes more important. SGM Chuck Ritter goes on the Irregular Warfare Initiative podcast to discuss the intricacies of urban combat with John Spencer, author of Connected Solders and Understanding Urban Warfare. This was previously released…

SOCOM SOFcast host Matt Parrish risks everything to come on the Pineland Underground Podcast to profess to the world that we have the best podcast in the military. SGM Parrish not only runs the SOFcast Podcast, but he also runs the SOCOM Preservation of the Force and Families Program (POTFF). We discuss SOCOM, joining as an 18X, the POTFF program, …

Send us a Text Message. #118 In this episode we talk about the kickstarters that are on our radar. During the episode, we review PAMPERO, TINY EPIC DUNGEONS, CAESARS EMPIRE, AND E.T. The extraterrestrial by funko games. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAJBfgsKsU https://www.youtu…

Two Special Forces Teams arrive in Nepal to conduct a training exercise with the host nation's military but immediately find themselves in the middle of leading crisis response efforts after a massive earthquake hits Nepal in 2015. Luckily, one of these teams was a special skills mountaineering team already acclimatized to extreme altitudes. Dan Ku…

SFC(R) Ryan Hendrickson, author of Tip of the Spear, and founder of Tip of Spear Landmine Removal takes on a journey through becoming a Green Beret, being critical injured, receiving a Silver Star, retiring and then going to Ukraine multiple times during the current conflict. Email Us! pinelandunderground@gmail.com USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warf…

Send us a Text Message. #117 In this episode Dereck talks about 2 different games and an upcoming Kickstarter, the solo mode from OCEANS the board game, The Thing, Planet unknown, and Intrepid. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAJBfgsKsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur57IunS9To…

Special Forces Sergeant Major Josh Thompson walks us through his thought process on writing The Mask We Wear. An article concerning the ease at which Special Operations personnel hide their internal struggles from their families, friends, and even themselves. The Mask We Wear was a potent and helpful piece on mental health published by the Havok Jo…

Special Forces Soldier, Sergeant First Class Mike Fiocca, takes us through his mental struggles, which took him to the point of having a gun to his head but then persevering through an arduous recovery that culminated with him running a 100-mile ultra-marathon. He shares his personal story, hoping it may help those struggling through internal issue…

Send us a Text Message. #116 In this episode we talked about what Jonathan and Dereck have been playing, and a few of their gen con purchases. They review The Spill, Mezo with souls for Xibalba expansion, Arcana Rising, and Evergreen. Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAJBfgsKsU ht…

A no BS, thoughtful, yet entertaining conversation on the topic of Critical Thinking between SGM Chuck Ritter and LTC Charles Faint from the Modern War Institute at West Point. LTC Charles Faint is currently stationed at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He serves as the Chair for the Study of Special Operations at the Modern War In…

(Bonus Episode) Pineland Underground Podcasts hosts Bobby Tuttle, and Chuck Ritter have themselves on the show as podcast guests. They discuss the importance of Professional Military Education, attempt to get each other fired, the dangers of rank entitlement, proper mindset moving to a new position, life on a Special Forces Detachment, and take the…

Major Bobby Tuttle and Sergeant Major Chuck Ritter sit down with Major General Patrick Roberson and Chief Warrant Officer Five Stephen Frazier for a no-BS conversation on the current status of the Army's Special Warfare Center and School, Q-Course optimization, the health of the force, and the future plans for Army Special Operations. Email Us! pin…

Send us a Text Message. #115 We bring you some interviews that we recorded during the 2022 GEN CON!! We hope you enjoy this episode! The music that you listen to at the end of this episode is by Russian Cowboys. You can find their new album on Spotify. Solo BG Podcast is part of the dice tower network! Check other amazing podcasts at www.thedicetow…

Full Spectrum Special Operations (Special Forces). MSG(R) Kevin Owens takes us through his journey from joining the Irish Army, being in an Irish Counter Terrorist unit, serving as a security contractor in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, joining the U.S. Army, surviving Special Forces selection, combating Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Taliban in Afghanistan as…

Owner of Atomic Athlete, Jake Saenz, and United States Army Special Warfare Center and School Athletic Trainer, Aaron Craft, discuss how to train for Special Operation Selections, the Army Combat Fitness Test and life in general. We discuss physical and mental aspects of training as well as injury prevention. Jake is a former Army Ranger and has be…

Send us a Text Message. #114 All you need to know for this upcoming 2022 Gen Con, Jonathan, and Dereck shared their lists for their most anticipated games! Music from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZowlmnnAGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JAJBfgsKsU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur57IunS9To The music that you listen to at the e…