To the overcomer, to the fighter, to the one who is unsure but presses forward anyway, to the dread champion, to the world changer, the difference maker... Are you ready to take on your mountain and live a life of true success? If so, join us as we dive into topics that will help you wake up, break free, and drive change. Our conversations will equip you with knowledge and insight to help you take on the challenges of life and make a lasting impact. So come join us as we bring together an in ...
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The Jedburgh Podcast empowers leaders to achieve success on their journey to transform themselves and their organizations. Creator, Host and Special Forces Green Beret Fran Racioppi interviews the world’s most prominent visionaries, drivers of change, and those dedicated to winning. Each episode is an in-depth discussion with trailblazers who’ve earned success through a dedication to talent development, preparation, introspection, and the drive to get things done. Our conversation will empow ...
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#167: The Legion Has Spoken - 5th Special Forces Group COL Gabe Szody & CSM Travis Esterby
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1:03:54The Special Forces Groups are where America’s Green Berets get to work. 5th Special Forces Group has been involved in every conflict, known and unknown, across the Middle East since its inception. Doing hard things isn’t considered an ask; it’s the standard. To dig into the mission of The Legion, Fran Racioppi traveled to Fort Campbell, KY to sit d…
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Jason and Mick talk about how God wants reconciliation in relationships and to Himself.By Jason Weimer
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#166: The Army Fitness Test; A Clear Set Of Standards - Sergeant Major of the Army Mike Weimer & SGM Chris Mullinax
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42:44The Army physical training test has long been a measure of a soldier’s fitness for duty and for combat. For decades it’s been used as the benchmark upon which all other physical fitness has been evaluated. And for decades it has been hotly debated, modified and enhanced to best represent the current mission of the US Army. SGM Chris Mullinax has be…
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#165: America's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threat - Retired US Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith
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44:24The biggest threat to America today is too often the one we think about the least. Nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare has been around for decades and the effects of an NBC attack on the homeland or American interests abroad is a very real scenario. Retired Lt. Gen Leslie Smith spent a career in the Army as a Chemical Officer. He served as th…
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#164: By All Means Available - Former Undersecretary Of Defense For Intelligence Michael Vickers
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1:36:37The directive given to our Green Berets is to win by All Means Available. To do so, requires a combination of ingenuity, understanding the environment, a clear plan and precision execution. Mike Vickers built a career on winning America’s shadow wars by All Means Available. Mike started his career as both a non-commissioned and commissioned officer…
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#163: America's Only Special Forces - Green Beret Foundation Chairman Ken Tovo & Board Member Chris Robinette
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18:26Green Berets solve complex challenges in service because they’re informed. Yet when they transition out, the civilian world often leaves them looking for answers. The Green Beret Foundation stands ready to ensure our nation's most elite soldiers continue to succeed post service. From the sidelines of the Stars and Stripes Classic, the first ever la…
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#162: Break The System - Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6)
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47:28Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the money. Representative Jake Ellzey is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas’s 6th District. He’s a Naval Academy graduate, a helicopter and fighter…
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Jason and Mick talk about the difference between your vocation and/or job and your Identity given to you from The Lord.By Jason Weimer
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#161: Don't Bet Against America - Representative Don Davis (NC-1)
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44:11Veterans are once again dominating Congress. The start of the 119th Congress has 100 Veterans across both sides of the aisle. Veterans by and large focus on teamwork and getting results. To kick off the excitement behind the new Congress, Fran Racioppi spent a few snowy days on Capitol Hill with the members of the For Country Caucus; a bi-partisan …
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Jason and Mick talk about hearing from God on a consistent basis. What works, what doesn't work and how to step into it daily.By Jason Weimer
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#160: Is The US Army Ready? 15th Sergeant Major Of The Army Dan Dailey
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1:15:44Readiness is the ability to close with and destroy any enemy, anywhere, anytime. The role of the Sergeant Major of the Army is to ensure readiness. Command Sergeant Major Dan Dailey was the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army and the youngest Soldier to ever hold the position. Today, he is the Vice President of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Progr…
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#159: America Is Vulnerable - Representative August Pfluger (TX-11)
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16:22Threats to America are at an all time high. Our national security and law enforcement professionals have warned us. Our military leaders are preparing for anything and everything. Representative August Pfluger is the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texa…
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#158: All or Nothing Won't Work - Representative Jason Crow (CO-6)
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33:30The job of America’s elected leaders is to get things done. The democratic process isn’t always pretty and almost never leaves everyone happy; but the effectiveness of our government and America’s stature as the world’s dominant superpower rest on Congress’s ability to find common ground on the issues. Representative Jason Crow served in the United…
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#157: War Is Failure - Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee
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43:23Serving in Special Forces isn’t supposed to be easy. In fact, becoming a Green Beret is rewarding because it’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, anyone could do it; but not everyone can, or should, be considered elite. Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee is one of America’s most distinguished and experienced Special Operators. For decades he led …
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#156: Integrated Deterrence - Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick, Former Commander 1st Special Forces Command & Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan
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55:40Retired Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick served as the final commander of the Combined Security Transition Command –Afghanistan (CSTC-A). He also held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assistance (DCOS SA) at the Headquarters of Resolute Support; the NATO mission in Afghanistan. He was the United States Military Representative to NATO and…
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Jason and Mick talk about the department of government efficiency, it's effectiveness and how it is making an impact.By Jason Weimer
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#155: Veterans Don't Need Pity - University of Health & Performance Founder and CEO Matt Hesse
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39:13Transition back to civilian life is the biggest challenge our service men and women will face in their military careers. America invests millions in training our warfighters to be the most competent in the world. That investment shouldn’t end when the uniform comes off. The Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation…
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Jason and Mick talk about a controversial topic around demon possession and ungodly influences.By Jason Weimer
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#154: I Didn't Want To Be It - Leading Through The Boston Marathon Bombing - Boston Police Chief Daniel Linskey
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1:49:12Targeted violence, domestic terrorism and international terrorism are changing. In the past, America has been the victim of large scale coordinated attacks. Today, acts of mass violence are as simple as cars, fireworks and household items. On April 15, 2013 two terrorists blew up homemade bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three innoc…
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Jason and Mick engage in an exercise of exposing life's true purpose. "What would you do if you had $10,000,000 and money was no longer an issue in daily life?"By Jason Weimer
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#153: Deter, Defend, Defeat - US Army Europe-Africa Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Inman (80th Anniversary D-Day Series)
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19:46The United States Army invaded Europe in 1944 and has never left. America’s forward projection of its military was instrumental in the stabilization of Europe and the establishment of the world order that has existed since the end of World War II. A critical piece of American power is US Army Europe-Africa; a command responsible for over 37,000 sol…
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#152: Cancer Doesn't Care If You're A Bad**s - Team Maureen Board Members Daniel Linskey, Kelly Welch, and Dr. Emily Penick
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33:37The health of our military service members and our Veterans is always a top line issue. Many suffer from illness and injury as a result of their service; and most are believed to be at higher risk for chronic sickness. Some of which is fortunately preventable. Cancer is a top concern for much of the military community. To dig into the increased ris…
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Jason and Mick talk about the GEO political landscapes heading into 2025.By Jason Weimer
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#151: Strength Is Power - Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick
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51:34Voting is a foundation of democracy and key to American power, but also a process that can be ugly and divisive. In what many believe to be the most politically charged election period in modern history, Fran Racioppi took a few minutes to sit down with Congressman Rich McCormick, Representative for Georgia’s 7th district. Representative McCormick …
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#150: Supporting Green Berets Of Every Generation - Green Beret Foundation President & CEO Charlie Iacono
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40:41Charlie Iacono is the President and CEO of Green Beret Foundation. Almost two years into his tenure, Charlie is pushing the foundation, and its staff, to become the premier charitable organization supporting America’s most important asset; our US Army Green Berets. Charlie joined joined Fran Racioppi from what may be his biggest brain child yet; th…
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#149: AIRBORNE - US Army Golden Knights Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit & Command Sergeant Major Adam Breeding (D-Day 80th Anniversary Series)
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32:44Airborne operations were an essential component of the Allied invasion. And since D-Day, the US Army has stood ready to drop airborne forces anywhere in the world at any time. The US Army Golden Knights are America’s most proficient parachutists. Led at the time of this recording by Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit and Command Sergeant Ma…
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#148: America's Grey War - Former Boeing Chief Security Officer and President of Hostage US Dave Komendat
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1:26:55National security isn’t led solely by government entities and the military. Public-private sector partnerships often drive many of our national security decisions. To dig into the importance of the private sector in defense of America, Fran Racioppi sat down with Dave Komendat; a 36-year Veteran of Boeing; one of the world’s largest defense contrac…
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Jason & Mick have a conversation around spending time with God in the secret place.By Jason Weimer
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Investing In America's Military Infrastructure: Jumping In With Arkansas Senator John Boozman
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15:09On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…
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Arkansas Is Open For Veterans: Jumping In with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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8:48On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…
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Jason, Mick and Jack talk all things crypto. The Design. The Value. The Upside.By Jason Weimer
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#147: Hostage Diplomacy: Surviving Venezuelan Captivity - Former Wrongful Detainee Jose Pereira of the Citgo 6
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54:30Hostage diplomacy is an ugly game. For decades America’s adversaries have imprisoned US citizens in an effort to leverage diplomatic, economic or military advantage. These cases range from exaggerated charges, to disproportionate penalties, to outright lies. Each case is different. And each case affects both the lives of the incarcerated, their fam…
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Nobody Is Coming To Save You: Jumping In With Green Beret Scott Mann
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26:09Nobody’s coming to save you. It’s a simple phrase, but one that can mean the difference between success and failure. Elite performers know that when it’s time to take action, they need to be ready to execute with precision and without excuse. Scott Mann is a retired Special Forces Officer, the architect of Operation Pineapple Express, and a leader …
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Jason and Mick discuss the 2024 election through the eyes of a believer.By Jason Weimer
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Solutions Not Problems: Jumping In With Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23)
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17:33Everyone has a top button item this election cycle. For some it’s the economy. For others its national defense or healthcare. For Congressman Tony Gonzales it’s the US southern border and immigration. Representative Gonzales is responsible for Texas’s 23rd district, a district that contains over 800 miles of the US-Mexico border, and by many accoun…
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#146: From Jedburgh To Green Beret - 1st Special Forces Command CSM David Waldo & CW5 Felix Mosqueda
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44:32The United States Army Special Forces command teams are composed of a commissioned officer, a warrant officer and senior non-commissioned officer. A model has evolved over time and is tributed with being a key component to success on the battlefield of yesterday and today. To break down just Army Special Forces balances strategy, experience and tea…
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Congress Supports Veterans: Jumping In With Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1)
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9:00Supporting our veterans is a commitment that transcends politics—it’s a matter of national honor. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi sits down with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a 24-year Army Reserve veteran and representative for Iowa's First Congressional District. Together, they explore critical issues facing veterans today, includin…
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#145: Today's SOF Challenge - US Army Special Operations Command Commanding General LTG John Braga
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1:04:46Army Special Operations Forces are led by LTG John Braga, Commander of United States Army Special Operations Command. General Braga and Creator and Host Fran Racioppi stormed the Utah Beach Communication Bunker responsible for the coordination of German defenses and later the facilitation of the largest amphibious assault in history. From this icon…
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#16: How do I know What to believe?
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1:02:41Jason and Mick discuss how to discern what to believe in the information overload of today's culture.By Jason Weimer
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Choose Elite: Jumping In with Premier Lacrosse League Co-Founder Paul Rabil (Stars and Stripes Classic Series)
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26:05There’s a difference between the elite and everyone else. Elite by definition means superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. Elite is not good. It is not great. It certainly is not above average. To be elite means you’re among the best. The Stars and Stripes Classic pitted America’s two most elite Special Operati…
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Jason and Mick take on timely questions relevant to today's culture and landscape.By Jason Weimer
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Toughness is 100%: Jumping In with West Point Lacrosse Head Coach Joe Alberici and Ben Harrow (Stars and Stripes Classic Series)
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20:13Toughness defines Special Operations and the sport of lacrosse. Toughness requires a person to deal with hardship, overcome difficult situations, persevere through mental and physical challenges. Toughness is one part natural, one part learned, and one part the result of consistency. To excel as a Green Beret, Navy SEAL or a lacrosse athlete, you b…
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Jason and Mick talk about the process of becoming a dreamer, a mountain climber and a world changer based on Jesus' example.By Jason Weimer
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Host Jason and Guest Mick discuss what it looks like to step into your true purpose that goes beyond serving in the local church. "You were made and uniquely gifted for more than the 6 areas that the modern church knows."By Jason Weimer
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Putting Players First: Jumping In with Premier Lacrosse League Co-Founder Mike Rabil (Stars And Stripes Classic Series)
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19:38The greatest entrepreneurial adventures take a lot of sleepless nights, a bias for action and a commitment to people. Starting a professional sports league is no different. As we gear up for the first ever Stars and Stripes Classic, Fran Racioppi is joined by Mike Rabil, the co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League. Mike and his brother Paul, star…
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Winning Is In The Details: Jumping In with California Redwoods Head Coach Nat St. Laurent (Stars and Stripes Classic Series)
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19:08Performing at an elite level isn’t about doing special things. It’s about focusing on the basics and the fundamentals; then executing them with precision. A coach’s job is to harness the energy of the players and direct it towards a common goal. As we gear up for the first ever Stars and Stripes Classic, Fran Racioppi sat down with the Head Coach o…
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Jason and Mick talk about the 7 mountains, the power structure that stands in the way, and where to go from here.By Jason Weimer
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We're Not Playing For Second Place: Jumping In with Team USA Head Coach & Premier Lacrosse League Director of Competition Seth Tierney (Stars & Stripes Classic Series)
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28:56The United States doesn’t play for second place. Not on the battlefield and certainly not on the lacrosse field. As we gear up for the first ever Stars and Stripes Classic, Fran Racioppi sat down with Head Coach of Team USA Seth Teirney. Seth is also the Director of Competition at the Premier Lacrosse League and the Head Coach of Hofstra University…
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#144: Leading with Diplomacy - General (Retired) Joseph Votel, Former CENTCOM & SOCOM Commander
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1:19:02For decades the Middle East has been America’s top national security challenge. From terrorism, to war, to regional instability, it takes more than a military effort to find solutions. As America navigates one of the most volatile times in history, Fran Racioppi sat down with retired General Joseph Votel, one of America’s most influential leaders a…
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#143: There's No Do-overs In The Next Fight - Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer
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57:27The responsibility for recruiting, training and retaining US Army soldiers sits on the shoulders of the Sergeant Major of the Army; a job in which there is no training course and where experience is the defining factor. To break down what the Sergeant Major of the Army does, the current state of the Army, and where the Army is headed, Fran Racioppi…
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