Best CCT Podcasts (2025)

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CCT 264: Control Physical and Logical Access to Assets (CISSP Domain 5.1) 38:15

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Send us a text Looking to strengthen your organization's defenses against unauthorized access? This episode dives deep into CISSP Domain 5.1, exploring the critical components of physical and logical access controls that protect your most valuable assets. We begin with a startling discussion about China's "Maciantool" - sophisticated software secre…

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Ops Brief 078: Daily Drop - 22 July 2025 (Army Embarrassing Themselves...AGAIN!) 24:02

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Send us a text Peaches returns with another banger, torching bureaucratic blunders and Joint Force nonsense. From the Pentagon flexing like it just invented drone grenades, to the DoD accidentally letting Chinese engineers tinker with our cloud—this one's a spicy ride. He dives into the F-35 budget cut drama, Space Force cosplay, uniform updates th…

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Discussing Nanolayered Materials and Their Macro-Scale Benefits with Dr. Michael Ponting 26:39

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On this episode, Dr. Michael Ponting joins the podcast to talk about his work on nanolayered metamaterials and polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Ponting is the chief science officer at Peak with over 20 years of experience in micro and nanolayered polymer materials. His work has enabled breakthroughs in everything from high-temperature capacitors and nig…

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Ep 491: Older Dude Smashes TACP Pipeline – Then Ghosts the Air Force for MBA 49:51

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Send us a text Buckle up, aspiring warriors and pipeline survivors – the Ones Ready crew is back with a savage takedown of military myths, featuring Tac P legend Alex Chiapetta, who joined the Air Force at the ripe old age of 27 (gasp!) and somehow didn't shatter like fine china in the pipeline. Spoiler: He crushed it, thanks to mobility stretches,…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 56: Tactical Athletes, Toxic DMs, and the Fine Art of Breaking Rules 1:04:42

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Send us a text In this glorious mess of a members-only episode, Peaches and Trent go full rogue: no guests, no guardrails, just straight-up brain dumps and verbal knife fights. The guys break down the importance of cognitive stress training, Air Force leadership cowardice, and the existential burden of watching “Interstellar” while contemplating yo…

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Ep 490: From Sweaty Enlisted TACP to TACP Officer Hot-Bunker – Lt Col Temple (Sleeping Bags Mandatory) 1:19:08

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Send us a text This one’s a banger, folks. Lt Col Brandon Temple—Mustang, TACP legend, and card-carrying member of the “deep state”—joins the team room and brings the heat. From botching his shot at pro baseball to stumbling into the Air Force via a giant binder of mystery jobs, Temple’s journey is pure chaos and grit. We dive into his Mustang days…

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Ops Brief 077: Daily Drop - 17 July 2025 (The Air Force Runs on Excel and Hope) 20:45

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Send us a text Welcome to your no-fluff, sarcasm-fueled download of the Ones Ready Ops Brief for July 17th. In this episode, we cover everything from Excel-budget nightmares and B-1 Lancer drama to Space Force doing... whatever it is Space Force does. Jared rips through the latest military headlines with his signature blend of humor, eye rolls, and…

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CCT 263: Practice CISSP Questions - Secure Defaults and Defense in Depth (CISSP Domain 3.1) 17:27

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Send us a text Security vulnerabilities lurk in the most unexpected places – even in your home internet modem. Today we kick off with breaking news about a security flaw discovered in Cox modems that could potentially allow unauthorized access to run malicious commands on connected devices. While Cox reports fixing the issue within 24 hours, this r…

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Ops Brief 076: Daily Drop - 16 July 2025 ($300M Barracks, Broken Drones, and Busted Tankers) 15:34

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Send us a text Hope you packed your sense of humor and a fire extinguisher—because this episode scorches everything from overpriced moldy barracks in Guam to the Pentagon ghosting Aspen like it’s a bad Tinder date. Jared runs down the biggest WTFs across the Department of Defense with a tactical blend of sarcasm and salt. We’re talking billions for…

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Ops Brief 075: Daily Drop - 15 July 2025 (Pentagon's Drone Panic: Why We're Still Screwing Up the Sky While China Laughs) 17:38

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Send us a text Buckle up, buttercups—Jared's back in the Ones Ready team room, dishing out yesterday's DoD drama because the PAO couldn't update today's headlines. Hegeth's memo: stop being bureaucratic wimps, buy American drones fast—excessive caution is the enemy. Joint air drills with B-52s flexing on North Korea; AI saving lives in mass casualt…

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EP 7: Jack Kocsis of Associated Construction Contractors (ACCNJ) 28:23

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jack Kocsis Jr., CEO of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ). With more than 35 years leading the organization, Jack brings a rare depth of experience from both the construction site and the negotiation table. He reflects on the evolution of labor management partnerships, th…

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Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens 54:54

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that’s been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we…

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CCT 262: Secure Defaults and Defense in Depth (CISSP Domain 3.1) 36:12

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Send us a text The medieval castle with its moat, high walls, and sentries provides the perfect metaphor for modern cybersecurity. Just as each defensive element served a specific purpose in protecting the castle, today's information security requires multiple layers working in concert to safeguard digital assets. Shon Gerber opens this episode wit…

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Ep 489: Founder of Carolinas for Ukraine - (ret) COL Curtis Lee 1:01:23

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Send us a text This episode is a gut punch of clarity and common sense wrapped in Hoist-fueled sarcasm. Aaron and Peaches sits down with retired Marine Corps Colonel Curtis Lee—civil affairs legend, community builder, and founder of Carolinas for Ukraine. From mentoring under three-war combat vets to spearheading grassroots refugee resettlement, Cu…

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Ops Brief 074: Daily Drop - 11 July 2025 (Drones, Dress Codes, and Space Wars) 15:58

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Send us a text Welcome to the July 11th edition of the Daily Drop, where the Pentagon plays Monopoly with rare earth minerals, drones become the new IEDs, and Trump hands out Patriot missiles like party favors—with NATO picking up the tab (allegedly). Jared unpacks the latest military madness with his usual blend of sarcasm, side-eyes, and straight…

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Ep 488: Updates to the Updates for AFSW Pipeline! 41:06

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Send us a text Aaron rolls solo to drop a grenade on your expectations and walk you through the jaw-dropping overhaul of the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. New names. New timelines. New chaos. Is dive school back? Is SWOE-V dead? Will your career implode before it starts? Aaron breaks it all down with brutal honesty and zero fluff. No sarcasm …

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Ops Brief 073: Daily Drop - 10 July 2025 (We Bombed Iran, Moved F-16s, & Still Can’t Share Simulators) 23:22

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Send us a text It’s July 10th, and the Daily Drop is back with Jared dropping truth bombs harder than a B-1 on afterburner. From the announcement of the next Operator Training Summit in Nashville (spoiler: it’s gonna slap) to the Pentagon lobbing real ones at Iran, this episode’s got more hot takes than a Twitter war during a government shutdown. J…

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Nitrotherm Spray: A Breakthrough in Gelcoat Application Technology -Interview with Derek DeGeest 14:30

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On this episode, Derek DeGeest discusses Nitrotherm - a patented new spray technology system that replaces conventional compressed air with heated, ionized nitrogen as the spray carrier. Nitrogen is cleaner and atomizes more effectively.By Jonathan Taylor

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CCT 261: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep - Domain 1 - Part II 46:57

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Send us a text Microsoft recently released 137 security patches, with 14 critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to seize control of Windows systems with minimal user interaction. Among these, the Windows authentication negotiation flaw rated at 9.8 severity poses a significant threat to all current Windows versions. For security profes…

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Ops Brief 072: Daily Drop - 9 July 2025 (We Let China Buy Farmland. WTF Were We Thinking?) 19:52

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Send us a text The Ones Ready crew is back with a blistering Daily Drop that reads like a classified briefing laced with caffeine and outrage. Jared goes scorched-earth on the U.S. finally banning Chinese farmland buys (spoiler: it’s 2025 and somehow this wasn’t already illegal). Meanwhile, the Army wants to quadruple Patriot missiles—because what’…

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Ops Brief 071: Daily Drop - 8 July 2025 (Troops in LA, Marines in Florida, & Generals Selling Jet Dreams) 13:15

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Send us a text In this no-holds-barred Daily Drop, Peaches dives headfirst into the latest national defense chaos—from Humvees rolling through LA to Marines moonlighting as ICE support in Florida. Pete Hegseth wants to bring the warrior spirit back (because apparently we lost it), and Jared’s not buying the sudden patriotism unless you're ready to …

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Ep 487: Big Beautiful AFSW Pipeline updates for July 2025! 1:17:11

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Send us a text After six months of silence, the Ones Ready crew finally unleashes a no-holds-barred breakdown of the looming AFSPECWAR pipeline overhaul—and spoiler alert: it’s a total mess. From gutting water confidence to pushing combat dive into career purgatory, this episode exposes how leadership is sacrificing operational readiness for… sprea…

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CCT 260: CISSP Rapid Review Exam Prep - Domain 1 - Part I 37:12

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Send us a text Ready to conquer CISSP Domain 1? This rapid review episode delivers essential knowledge on security and risk management fundamentals that form the cornerstone of information security practice. We begin with a timely discussion on preventing ransomware through exfiltration controls, noting the alarming shift where 90% of ransomware at…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 55: Brad Pitt’s Haircut Ruined War Movies 1:05:14

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Send us a text Trent and Peaches are back on the Ones Ready podcast, and this members-only episode is a no-holds-barred roast of Hollywood’s war movie obsession, questionable haircuts, and the veteran life nobody talks about. From dunking on Fury’s overhyped tank drama to unpacking why Brad Pitt’s smolder doesn’t make him a thespian god, these two …

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Ops Brief 070: Daily Drop - 4 July 2025 (Midnight Hammer Drops Truth Bombs) 46:56

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Send us a text Peaches returns with a scorched-earth breakdown of America’s latest military moves—and screwups. From counter-UAS task forces to the Pentagon’s \$330M-per-jet regrets, this episode tears into drone threats, Space Force drama, and Operation Midnight Hammer’s massive flex… that also accidentally exposed all our weak spots. We’re talkin…

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CCT 259: CISSP Practice Questions - Data Classification (Domain 2.1) 25:30

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Get access to 360 FREE CISSP Questions: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/offers/dzHKVcDB/checkout Ready to master data classification for your CISSP exam? This episode delivers exactly what you need through fifteen practical questions that mirror real exam scenarios, all focused …

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Ops Brief 069: Daily Drop - 2 July 2025 (B-2 Upgrades & The Air Force Rage Quits) 15:46

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Send us a text The Air Force is bleeding instructors, CENTCOM's next boss is a mystery wrapped in vagueness, and the B-2 is getting a glow-up because, well, the B-21 still isn’t ready. In this Daily Drop, Jared dives into the military’s latest budget frenzy, Iran’s Cold War cosplay, and why creatine is now part of his mental warfare toolkit. From w…

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Building Stronger, Energy Efficient Homes with LiteSIP Composite Technology – Interview with Harrison Langley 16:03

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On this episode, Harrison Langley, CEO of MDLR Brands, joins the podcast to discuss their core technology: LiteSIP®, a proprietary, ultra-lightweight panel system made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) skins bonded to high-performance foam cores. Their panels deliver unmatched strength, insulation, and resilience, outperforming traditional SIPs, …

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Virtual Observations of Virtual Reality Simulations 15:24

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In this podcast episode of The Digital Alchemists, we delve into Virtual Observation (VO), a software tool to study user behaviour in Virtual Reality. VO precisely records and reconstructs user positional, rotational, and low-level input data directly within the VR simulation, offering an unparalleled recreation of their experience. This innovative…

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Ops Brief 068: Daily Drop - 30 June 2025 (A-10 Dies (Again) & Space Force Goes Pixar) 18:06

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Send us a text In this spicy Daily Drop, Jared wades through the DoD’s latest chaos with all the charm of a migraine and none of the bureaucratic BS. Iranian missiles rain on Al Udeid (spoiler: we were ready), Raisin Kane flexes with Patriot batteries, and Trump might’ve poked the bear again—depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, the Pentagon's rolli…

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CCT 258: Data Classification and Protection in the CISSP Exam (Domain 2.1.1) 38:38

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Send us a text Effective data classification isn't just about regulatory compliance—it's the foundation of your entire security program. Whether you're preparing for the CISSP exam or leading security initiatives at your organization, understanding how to identify, categorize, and protect sensitive information is critical to your success. This epis…

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Ep 486: "He Didn’t Kill Himself" – The SEAL Conspiracy That Won’t Die with Matt Cubbler 1:23:25

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Send us a text Matt Cubbler is back—and this time, it’s personal. If you thought the first episode blew the lid off the Job Price case, buckle the hell up. In this scorched-earth sequel, the Ones Ready crew dives headfirst into the why behind the mysterious death of SEAL Team 4 Commander Job Price. Spoiler alert: the official “suicide” story doesn’…

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Ops Brief 067: Daily Drop - 27 June 2025 (“Razin Caine” Bombs Iran & Roasts Top Gun) 14:57

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Send us a text The Pentagon dropped a $962B budget bomb, and Razin Caine dropped an actual bomb—well, more like 125 aircraft dropping GBU-57 bunker busters on Iranian nuclear sites. In this no-fluff Daily Drop, Jared unpacks the FY26 defense budget, the rise of the F-47, the death of the A-10, and why space is the new high ground (sorry, Wedgetail)…

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Ep 485: Foreign Aid Is Not a Handout—It’s a Weapon 49:07

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Send us a text Buckle up, warfighters—this one’s gonna rattle some cages. In this fire-breathing episode, Jared and Aaron torch the lazy talking points and break down why foreign aid isn’t just “giving away your tax dollars.” From crushing fentanyl pipelines before they cross U.S. borders to outmaneuvering China’s Belt and Road sleight of hand, thi…

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Ops Brief 066: Daily Drop - 26 June 2025 (Squirrel Warzones & 44-Hour Bomb Runs) 20:04

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Send us a text Welcome to your June 26th no-BS team room drop—brought to you by the Ones Ready squad and powered by caffeine, sarcasm, and tactical booties. Jared dives into the late-breaking chaos of June 25th like a B-2 on a midnight hammer run. From underground terror bunkers to squirrels declaring war on Minot AFB, this episode hits harder than…

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CCT 257: Practice CISSP Questions - Understanding, Adhering To, and Promoting Professional Ethics (Domain 1.1) 37:14

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Send us a text Check us out at: https://www.cisspcybertraining.com/ Ethical dilemmas lurk around every corner in cybersecurity, ready to challenge even the most technically competent professionals. Sean Gerber tackles these moral minefields head-on in this thought-provoking episode focused on CISSP Domain 1.1, presenting fifteen real-world ethical …

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Ops Brief 065: Daily Drop - 24 June 2025 (Fat Shaming & B-2s) 18:04

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Daily Drop—where Jared rants, roasts, and breaks down the news like only the Ones Ready crew can. Today’s main event? Iran punches back with a missile strike on Al-Udeid, but 13 of 14 missiles get slapped out of the sky. Trump drops an F-bomb on the lawn. Space and Cyber Command flex behind the scenes. And everyon…

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Cutty Sark WebXR Virtual Tour for Cultural Heritage 18:05

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In this episode we explore the design of a web-based 3D virtual tour system for cultural heritage sites. This podcast episode delves into the paper "A Web-Based Virtual Tours System for Cultural Heritage: The Case Study of the ‘Cutty Sark’", authored by Marco Gilardi, Raymond Holder, and Thanos Kokkiniotis. Published at the IEEE SKIMA conference, t…

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Ops Brief 064: Daily Drop - 23 June 2025 (Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER & China's Buying Our Secrets) 16:20

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Send us a text Strap in, because this Daily Drop drops bombs—literally. Jared’s back from the San Diego Operator Training Summit and immediately diving into the nuclear circus known as Operation Midnight Hammer—the largest B-2 strike in U.S. history. We’re talking 125+ aircraft, deception ops worthy of Hollywood, and a casual flex on Iran’s nuclear…

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CCT 256: Understanding, Adhering To, and Promoting Professional Ethics (Domain 1.1) 34:53

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Send us a text Ethical leadership lies at the heart of effective cybersecurity practice. In this episode, we dive deep into Domain 1.1 of the CISSP certification, exploring professional ethics and their critical importance for security professionals. The episode opens with a sobering look at the current landscape of cyber warfare, examining how Isr…

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Ep 484: From Thunderbirds Maintainer to Netflix Star - TSgt Xavier Knapp! 1:06:55

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Send us a text Let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your typical Air Force hype-fest. Xavier Knapp went from "please God, not F-16s" to becoming the standout maintainer in Netflix’s Thunderbirds documentary. In this episode, we pull the curtain all the way back on what it really means to be a top-tier wrench-turner in the Air Force. Xavier share…

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IACMI at 10: Discussing Next Week's Members Meeting with IACMI CEO Chad Duty 22:10

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IACMI CEO Chad Duty joins the podcast to discuss their big event next week in Dayton, OH. The IACMI Members Meeting will celebrate a decade of innovation and a future of impact as it brings together top leaders in composites, manufacturing, and workforce development. Attendees will dive into groundbreaking research, discover the latest DOE-funded t…

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Ep 483: Trent’s Origin Story: How Pain and Pressure Built a Savage Mentor 57:27

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Send us a text This isn’t just an episode — it’s a character arc. For the first time, Trent pulls back the curtain on how his life before the pipeline forged the fire he brings to every candidate now. From getting his teeth kicked in (literally) during his early military career, to surviving brutal operational deployments, to losing everything that…

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Ep 482: Live Q&A with AFSW Recruiter! 1:05:43

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Send us a text What happens when a guy born in Mexico, raised in Montana, gets denied reentry into the Air Force for nearly six years—and comes back swinging as Puerto Rico’s first full-time AFSW recruiter? You get this episode. Peaches sits down with a recruiter who has seen every side of the Air Force: enlisted mechanic, disgruntled civilian, det…

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Sneak Peek MBRS 54: $2B Crop Dusters & British Hate Crimes 1:02:48

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Send us a text In this absolute banger of an episode, Peaches and Trent casually disassemble the military-industrial complex, parenting guilt, British censorship, and how not to run a drone program… all while planning t-shirt logistics and surviving haunted Airbnbs. It’s like sitting in on a leadership meeting, a roast, and an existential crisis—al…

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CCT 255: Practice CISSP Questions - Understanding APIs and the Security Principles (Domain 8.5) 34:06

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Send us a text The pursuit of AI expertise has reached staggering heights in the cybersecurity world. Meta reportedly offering "billion-dollar salaries" and $100 million sign-on bonuses to lure OpenAI talent reveals just how valuable the intersection of AI and security has become. This episode explores why security professionals should seriously co…

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Ops Brief 063: Daily Drop - 17 June 2025 ($300 for Evac & Lagging Hypersonics) 11:50

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Send us a text The Pentagon’s busy doing backflips to avoid picking a side in the Israel-Iran slugfest, while the U.S. military quietly scrambles tankers, evacuates families, and acts like $300 is enough to survive Naples, Italy. Meanwhile, Air Force tankers take center stage, hypersonic weapons get a reboot (because we’re behind... again), and Spa…

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Recapping the ACMA's Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann 27:28

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Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week's Composites Fly-In in Washington DC. This event provided a unique setting for members of our industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the capabilities of composite materials.By Jonathan Taylor

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Thermal Haptic Feedback in Virtual Reality 15:08

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In this episode, we delve into the paper "Thermal Haptic for Virtual Reality: A Review" authored by Wei Ning and Marco Gilardi, published at the IEEE SKIMA conference. The paper explores the field of thermal haptics (TH) and its application in virtual reality (VR) to enhance user immersion and realism. The authors provide a valuable review and cate…

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Ops Brief 062: Daily Drop - 16 June 2025 (Drones & Alleged F-35 Shoot Downs) 18:20

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Send us a text The Pentagon is getting Spiderwebbed, CENTCOM’s begging for a faster arms dealer, and Iran claims it bagged three F-35s (with CGI receipts, naturally). In this no-holds-barred Daily Drop, Jared rips through the absurdity of base security theater, why our military sales process might as well be faxed from 1996, and why trusting SpaceX…