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Hosted by Chris Burns, We Have The Receipts is a bi-weekly all-access deep dive into Netflix Unscripted Reality! Each episode will bring you closer to the people behind the reality, with the free-flowing depth of podcast conversations and viral elements of TV’s best talk shows. We Have The Receipts is an upbeat, fan-first destination to uncover more insider secrets, more expert hot takes, and more off-the-rails drama from their favorite Netflix reality stars.
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Hey all, this week I spoke with Our Wars Today (@ourwarstoday2) and he had alot to say, including:
- His work with Atlas News
- His time in Ukraine
- The Instagram journalist community
- Queen is dead memes
- and much more
62 episodes
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Hey all, this week I spoke with Our Wars Today (@ourwarstoday2) and he had alot to say, including:
- His work with Atlas News
- His time in Ukraine
- The Instagram journalist community
- Queen is dead memes
- and much more
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×After receiving complains about my latest analytical bit "Ukraine: on the drink of collapse", I decided to double down with the topic but having a long discission with our old friend Cody. Throughout this episode, he and I look at: -how Russia punched back against western nihilism -Ukraine is strategically vulnerable without direct US support -and what America's directionless policy in Ukraine means for "victory"…
Welcome back everyone, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year season. We are back this week to talk about the lady herself, the Peoples Republic of China. I am joined by Sino Talk (@sino_talk) and Expeditionary Intelligence Group (@expint.v1) and we focus on China's activity domestically, in Africa and lightly touch on Central and South America. I hope you enjoy.…

1 Proto Kitbag 22: Tales From The Grid Square 1:30:18
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Hey all, this week a community favorite Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) and I chatted the paranormal, incredibly dull and bizarre situations revolving around the military. A couple highlights are: -Why he started the page -Fun stories from our own experience -Interesting stories what he has received -Alot of Bigfoot talk -And his recently published book If you would like to purchase a copy of his first book, "Tales From The Grid Square: Vol one", you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZL9BQ1D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DW69FAYZCGNZJM8SXBQR…

1 Proto Kitbag 21: Author Peter Maguire 1:02:10
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This week I was joined by Peter Maguire, an internationally accredited author who's work focuses on Cambodia, international crime, narcotics, surf culture and is now a professor at UNC Wilmington. We had an absolute fantastic conversation where we talked about: -His youth and early work -The War on Terror -Current and future projects -And the geo-political arena we currently find ourselves in If you would like to read his work, you can go to https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Maguire/e/B001H6P32G. Additionally, if you would like to read more, follow his substack at https://petermaguire.substack.com/…
Hey all, Spycraft 101 (@spycraft101) came on the podcast this week and we talked about: -History of espionage -The average person giving up their information for comfort -Famous spies -and modern intelligence collection methods and threats P.s. I pulled a muscle in my neck the day I recorded this so there may be a few spots where I sound off cause I was playing through the pain.…
This week, I talked with Battles and Beers (@battles.and.beers) We had a great convo about: -The war in Ukraine -Modern warfare -The warfare today -And who we are
Hey all, this week I spoke with Our Wars Today (@ourwarstoday2) and he had alot to say, including: - His work with Atlas News - His time in Ukraine - The Instagram journalist community - Queen is dead memes - and much more
Hey all, this week we are joined by S2 Forward (@_s2_fwd_) and Kagan Dunlap (@kagan.dunlap), a former Marine infantrymen. This week we talk about: - US Marine Corps life style - Chinese economic situation - Camp Schwab, Okinawa - And the logistical capabilities of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
This week I talked to a Marine who assisted with the evacuation of Kabul nearly one year ago. He spoke about his quick turn around from leaving the Marine Corps School of Infantry to being in Iraq within a few short weeks. Additionally, we spoke about: - His time on post at Abby Gate - International cooperation during the evacuation - Local Afghan civilian reaction and treatment - And the most interesting two weeks of his life…
This week I am joined by returning guest Lethal Minds Journal (@lethal.minds.journal), the Cognitive Marine (@thecognativemarine), S2 Forward (_s2_fwd_), Analyze Educate (@analyzeeducate), and Comms and Logistics (commsandlogistics). This week we walked about: -China's logistical problem -China's military community -The Chinese civilian perception on a war on Taiwan -And Steven Seagal…
This week I am joined with Warren Stoddard, a Syria and Ukrainian veteran and published author. Following his time in college, Warren volunteered to fight with the YPG in Kurdistan after Turkey launched their invasion. While with the YPG he was wounded, returned to the states and recently volunteered to train the Ukrainian military. Additionally, Warren has published two books, A Good Place on the Banks of the Euphrates (a collection of short stories from his time in Syria), and No Birds in Yesterday (a western). We talk about: - Fighting in Syria and interaction with the US military after being wounded - Work in Ukraine - Time as a writer - Our current cultural shift - And living life as an RPG…

1 Proto Kitbag 13: Popular Front's Sam Black 1:16:48
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I hope you enjoy the intro and outro music for the Croatoan Report Podcast because this week I talked with Sam Black (samblack.jpeg), the man responsible for both the sound for this podcast, and the soundtrack work for Popular Front. This week we talk about - Music in relation to identity - Sam's music hobby - The outcome of the Russo-Ukrainian war - and a melting pot of culture…

1 Proto Kitbag 12: Book Talk with Meridian News 1:11:44
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Welcome back everyone, this week I sit down with Meridian News (@meridiannews). Meridian is a project dedicated to sharing and aggregating open source intelligence, stories from individuals experiencing history, and amplifying underreported global news. As an avid reader on both ends, we discuss multiple books that we have read and recommend, as well as several geo-political topics such as: - China's indirect colonization of Africa and Asia - How armchair news agencies stay relevant in a increasingly censored world - A peek into the Russo-Ukraine conflict through both Aiden Aslin (Ukrainian Marine, @Cossackgundi) and Anatoly Dryomov (Russian Solider, @Drema_Di)…
This week we are joined by Alcon S2 (@alcon.s2), a New Zealand based intelligence page dedicated to covering the INDO-PACIFIC area of responsibility (AOR). Alcon S2 and I reference our time as analysts in the Pacific theater to discuss: - Chinese expansion under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) - Interoperability between FVEY (AUS, CAN, US, UK, NZ) - Conventional warfare in the Pacific - and fun personal stories in the military…

1 Proto Kitbag 10: On Culture and Failed States 1:12:26
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This week we are joined by Ahmed Hassan, the CEO and founder of Grey Dynamics (@greydynamics) , a London based private intelligence organization with accreditations from the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom, and several other national level organizations. This week we speak about: - Ahmed's background as a Somali refugee, financial expert and intelligence professional - Background regarding failed states in Africa - and the cultural overlap between nations You can view his work at https://greydynamics.com/…
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This week we are joined by Graham, the curator and one of the leading members behind Lethal Minds Journal. Lethal Minds aims to deliver information and intelligence to the community through a militaristic angle. Meaning, Lethal Minds looks to collect both current and prior service members to assist in delivering the information that they would have wanted while they were in. We discuss: - The mission statement for the Lethal Minds Journal - The war in Ukraine - Personal stories and backgrounds while active in the U.S. Military - And the way war continues to change…
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In a special extended episode, we caught up with our friend Cody. Cody is currently working with Task Force 31 (task_force_31) to help train, aid, and equip Ukrainian fighters heading to the front line. Additionally, we discuss: - The future in Ukraine - projected global food shortage - Wagner Group - French foreign policy - US mid-term elections - And Aiden Aslin (@Cossackgundi) Please consider following Task Force 31 on Instagram and donating at taskforce31.com…
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1 Proto Kitbag 7: You boys like shadow ban? 1:09:19
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This week on Croatoan Report Cody and I discuss a variety of topics including: - The projected future for the war in Ukraine - The Germany-Poland dynamic for control in Europe - United States mid-term elections and its relationship with social media - and the future of independent journalism on a increasingly censored platform (META)…
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I am joined this week with Tessaron News, and fellow news and intelligence page on Instagram. By sharing a similar background, Tessaron and I look at several topics through and analytical lens, including (but not limited to): - Russian capabilities assets in Ukraine - The future of the United States Marine Corps via Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO) - And China's recent military past and projected future…
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Three days late but who is counting. In this episode we talk about how the Taliban might be in Afghanistan. Additionally, Cody and I talk about: - Taliban TTP's - The Ukrainian Mafia - And Chechens in Afghanistan
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Matt, Cody (episode 2), and Stephen start off this episode by discussing the role of Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) in Ukraine. We also discuss the Russian War Colleges apparent disregard of lessons learned from the Soviet-Afghan (1979-1989) and Georgia (2008) Wars as well as touching on recently passed Russian laws regarding information and facts. Some other topics we talk about are: - Putin's academic background - The economic/agricultural situation in Russia and Ukraine - And how Ukraine impacts the next conventional fight…
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1 Proto Kitbag 3: On Russia's failure in Ukraine 53:08
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In this episode, Cody (a writer for the page) elaborates on his previous assessment regarding Russia's predetermined failure within Ukraine. The main topics highlighted throughout the episode are (but not limited to): -Russia's logistical shortfalls -Russia's degraded combined arms capabilities -Russia's inability to achieve air superiority due to proliferated MANPADS -And Putin being "yes manned" into an invasion…
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1 Proto Kitbag 2: Chase Baker's "The Filthy American" 1:24:49
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Formerly a resident of Iraqi Kurdistan during the Iraq war, The Filthy American (@thefilthyamerican2.0) is the online persona of Chase Baker, a college student based in the American Southeast. In his own words, “I write about conflicts, culture, geopolitics and anything I think a reader will find worth reading.” During this episode, we talk about: - The current state of socialized media based conflict journalism - Prelude and current situation in Ukraine - And the an individual's call to action to be a volunteer in Ukraine…
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1 Proto Kitbag 1: Dr. John O'Brian and the War in Ukraine 34:07
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Dr. John O'Brian is the director of a faith-based humanitarian mission in Ukraine. Arriving in 1997, Dr. O'Brian dedicated his time to assisting orphans and the blind until the annexation of Crimea (2014) and subsequent war in Donbas (2015). Since then, Dr. O'Brian has been an active volunteer assisting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and wounded members from Ukraine's military with non-lethal humanitarian aid. In this episode, we discuss: -Russo-Ukrainian history -The Russian road to war -Strategic importance of Kharkov -The Propaganda war -Current situation on the ground -And next steps from both the Russians and Ukrainians…
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1 Episode 38: Tales From The Grid Square (again) 1:37:06
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He's back and we talk ghouls, NPCs, and Ben Shapiro
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In this episode we talk about China, Evergrande, the Chinese in social sphere and
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We are joined by John (IG: Johns_op) to discuss Australian commandos, Afghanistan, the world and all things in your kitbag.
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In this episode we sit down with Aaron, a former civil affairs operator in Afghanistan and the Philippines, then a Military Intelligence officer. Aaron offers a different perspective on SOF and the GWOT.
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In this episode, Shombe Report joins us to talk about Southern Africa. Born and raised in Mozambique Shombe Report has been a superb friend and benefit to our community on all things Africa and the region's military.
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Matt and Cody recap, the year in a Patreon episode-style format.
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