Best Isrs Podcasts (2025)

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33: Parks Stephenson - OceanGate Tragedy 1:28:44

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In episode 33 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Parks Stephenson joins host Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss the 2023 OceanGate tragedy. The conversation includes discussion of submersible design, certification, classification, and inspection protocols that govern the deep submergence world which …

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MHI at the Hunter, closer ties with South Korea, & Kongsberg's exporting more NSM launchers 19:59

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We open the episode with Kirra's comments on the Hunter Defence Conference that she attended, including reference to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries being present, which leads to a discussi…

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The Future of Drone Swarms and Counter-UAS | Kyle Hardy & Ashkan Bayatpour 1:16:31

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Kyle Hardy, CEO of Hardy Dynamics, and Ashkan Bayatpour, U.S. Navy Reserve Officer, join the show to break down the future of drone warfare and the challenges of building software for autonomous swarms. We dig into the reality of counter-drone operations, why electronic warfare and lasers fall short, and why kinetic defenses are still the only reli…

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Inside Ukraine's Drone War and the Defense Tech Bubble | Patrick Blumenthal 1:23:25

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Defense tech insider Patrick Blumenthal breaks down the latest developments in Ukraine's drone warfare evolution and the Vector vs. RedCat lawsuit shaking up the industry. From Russia's new evasion modules and radar warning receivers on Shaheds to the reality of SMR hype in defense tech, Patrick delivers unfiltered analysis on what's actually worki…

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EW lessons and realities from Ukraine and the Middle East 34:06

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Phil Guy, Managing Director of Alkath and Darrel Madden Manager for Testing and Training at Mellori Solutions QLD, regarding updates in the world of electronic warfare over the past year. We begin our discussion by getting an overview of Darrel’s career and time in the army, then review the major lessons l…

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32: VADM David Lewis 2025 Annual Review 48:53

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Vice Admiral David Lewis discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips the state and future of ASNE.By Dr. Stephen Phillips

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Mogami for Sea 3000, Peregrine gets an upgrade and it's 30 Under 30 time 16:23

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Nigel Pittaway review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. The big news item that has captured a lot of attention has been the announcement that Japan's upgraded Mogami-class frigate has been selected for Project Sea 3000. We di…

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Integrating AI and sovereign capability for Defence 33:52

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In this episode, Grant McHerron and Steve Visscher talk with Christian Gutierrez, Vice President Hive Mind Solutions, and Mark Palmer, Vice President of Vision Systems, at Shield AI. The discussion covers Shield AI's presence in Australia and the work they are performing here that is in use around the world. We start our discussion by getting an ov…

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Russia’s Next Move: Middle East, Arms, and Influence | Matt Tavares & Anna Borshchevskaya 1:22:09

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Russia’s ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine. In this episode, we’re joined by two experts with deep regional and strategic insight: former Army intelligence officer Matt Tavares, and Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and author of Putin’s War in Syria.We unpack how Russia uses frozen conflicts as long-term leverage, wh…

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Australian SME’s preparing to meet nuclear standards for AUKUS 38:56

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Schneider, UBH Group’s Chief Nuclear Officer, about aligning the Defence industry with the AUKUS supply chain apparatus. We kick off our discussion by getting an overview of Mark’s career and UBH’s history starting in 2020 providing IT and security services, and we review the role that the Naval Nucle…

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First Land 156 announcements, TS25 launches a PrSM at Christmas Island, & Tethered UAS units 20:44

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We kick off with the news that the government has announced a first block of contracts worth about $19 million under the Land 156 program. A number of companies are include…

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Reinventing Radar: Building the Future of ISR from Space | Andrew Peterson 1:27:43

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Andrew Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of Array Labs, a startup building 3D imaging radar satellites to compete with billion-dollar airborne ISR platforms at a fraction of the cost. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why government customers don’t just want imagery—they want hardware—and how selling into the defense ecosystem really works.We di…

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OSINT AI Tech Predicts Global Threats and Powers Risk Strategies - SEERIST's John Goolgasian 1:14:55

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Open Source Intelligence powered by Artificial Intelligence to track global security threats, empower military intelligence operations, mitigate environmental disasters, and predict operational risks. John Goolgasian, President of SEERIST federal shares his journey from the intelligence community with Geospark Analytics and leading innovation at Se…

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Vertically integrating SME’s into the Global Supply Chain Program 37:33

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Joshua Stewart, a director at Luminact, about changes and challenges with Defence's engagement with industry, the Global Supply Chain Program, and exporting beyond the Australian market. We begin our discussion with a summary of Josh's career to date, and review Luminact’s project services throughout Defen…

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31: Dr. Stephen Phillips - Talk a Little, Learn a Lot - One Year Episode 39:24

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In episode 31 of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, Dr. Stephen Phillips reviews some of the podcasts from the first year while also introducing himself to the audience. Sections of interviews with Astronaut Andre Douglas, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Captain Roy Springer, USN-Ret, and Dr. Robert Stone and Cara Johnston of the Virginia Tech Internation…

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Fundraising, Focus, and Failure: Hard Truths About Defense Startups | Kirsten Bartok Touw 1:22:12

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Kirsten Bartok Touw is the co-founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital, a venture firm focused exclusively on aerospace, space, and defense. In this episode, Kirsten joins to talk about investing in dual-use tech, startup momentum, and how capital is becoming a competitive moat in defense. We discuss what founders get wrong about working w…

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Reassessing combat helicopters, JP 9102 was cut due funding, and the importance of space 27:21

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start with the news that the first Black Hawks have moved to South East Queensland and that the Romeo fleet has reached 50,000 total flying hours. This leads into a disc…

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Building Unmanned Warships for the Navy | Austin Gray, Blue Water Autonomy 1:10:23

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Austin Gray, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blue Water Autonomy, joins the podcast to break down the future of autonomous naval warfare. From unmanned ships that carry large payloads to the technical and political challenges of defense procurement, Austin offers an insider’s view of building in one of the most complex arenas in defense te…

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30: Troy Kimmel - The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later 33:29

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In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Troy Kimmel discusses with host Dr. Stephen Phillips The Story of Aegis, Fifteen Years Later, a special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal.By American Society of Naval Engineers

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Shield AI's autonomy for ISR drones and partnering with local industry 22:33

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In this episode, Grant McHerron catches up with Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI, while they were both at Avalon, to discuss the company's presence at the show. We start with a quick review of Christian's career plus the history and overview of Shield AI, before we talk about their Hivemind modular framework …

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Autonomous Boats and the Future of Naval Warfare | Paul Lwin, HavocAI 1:08:13

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Paul Lwin is the co-founder and CEO of HavocAI, a defense startup building collaborative autonomous surface vessels. In this episode, Paul breaks down the company’s tech stack, their strategic approach to naval warfare, and how Havoc’s 14-foot robotic boats might reshape the future of the Pacific fight.We dive into dual-use applications, investor n…

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Will bombing Iran achieve strategic goals, FPV drones aren't great, & CIVMEC buying Luerssen 26:27

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start off with the big topic of the USA bombing Iran with the deception of B-2s going West, Israel's air superiority reducing the assets required, and the first combat use of the GBU…

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The Future of the Army: Autonomy, AI, and Combat Innovation | General James Rainey 1:05:49

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General James Rainey leads the U.S. Army’s effort to prepare for the next war. As the Commanding General of Army Futures Command, he’s focused on adapting to a battlefield shaped by drones, autonomy, and AI. In this conversation, he breaks down how drone warfare in Ukraine is reshaping military thinking, why adaptability—not prediction—is the key t…

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ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast hosted by Dassault Systemes 1:22:49

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In this episode, we include the audio from ADM's inaugural Women in Defence Network breakfast in Melbourne held on 3rd June 2025. This was the first in a national series spotlighting leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the defence sector. Kylie Leonard, founder of the Network, opened the morning and welcomed attendees to the new national initi…

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Can the U.S. Still Build Things? Fixing the Industrial Base | Miles Arnone (Podcast #34) 1:34:43

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Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing, joins the podcast to explain why American manufacturing fell behind—and how to bring it back. We dive into defense supply chains, national security vulnerabilities, rare earth magnets, and why the U.S. can’t rely on overseas factories forever. Miles shares Re:Build’s long-term plan to re-industrialize th…

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The evolution and changes in managing Defence real estate 24:34

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Geoff Camp, JLL's Defence Lead for Australia, about the changing shape of Defence and industry in estate operations. We get an overview of JLL’s role as a real estate firm and beyond, particularly their involvement with the ADF, as well as the career that led Geoff to his current role and his history in De…

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Defense, Drones & Developing New Talent | David Ruth, Ph.D. 1:17:42

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David Ruth, Dean of STEM at the University of Austin and retired Navy captain, joins the show to discuss the future of technical education, the ethics of AI in warfare, and what it takes to build a new university from scratch. From nuclear submarines to autonomous drone targeting, this conversation spans practical experience and deep philosophical …

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TKMS & SEA3000, USA's AUKUS review, and deep-striking drones 31:48

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start with Grant's recent trip to Germany as a guest of TKMS where he and three journalists from Australia toured ship yards, a steel fabrication plant and a German Navy…

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Delivering health services across Australia for the ADF 24:36

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Maureen Taylor, the National Manager for Corporate Health at Healthcare Australia (HCA) and Dr Michael Bonning, Defence Medical Advisor at HCA, The topic is regarding Defence’s transition to a patient-centric care approach rather than one that is cost control based, which is part of Defence’s improvements …

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Ukraine’s Spider Web Drone Attack & The Future of War | John Dulin (Podcast #32) 1:06:42

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Modern Intelligence Founder and CEO John Dulin joins us in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of autonomous warfare. We break down the latest Ukrainian drone strike and what it signals about the next era of defense tech—where software, not hardware, defines lethality. From AI-powered targeting to modular DoD acquisitions, this epi…

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Palantir’s Vantage using AI and live data to assess Force Readiness 34:47

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mike Kerrigan, Head of Defence, Australia, with Palantir Technologies, about assessing Force Readiness with Palantir's Vantage system. We start our discussion by getting a brief history of Palantir’s formation, Mark’s background in the Army and his current role with Palantir. Mike gives us an overview of f…

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The Silent Danger: Water Safety with ISR Expert Kelsey Strieby 48:05

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Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under five. It’s very quick and very quiet. In this compelling episode of Driving Change, host Travis Patterson sits down with Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Expert Kelsey Strieby to tackle one of the most pressing safety concerns for families: water safety and drowning prevention. Thei…

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The current state of Test & Evaluation with Nova Systems 30:42

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Dean Rosenfeld, CEO of Nova Systems, and Tim Grabert, Nova's Test & Evaluation Capability Lead, about Test & Evaluation (T&E) with the Australian Defence Force. We start with an overview on the how the industry is aligning with recent strategies, priorities and reviews. We then discuss the need for a susta…

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Will AI Replace Lawyers? What Lawyers (And Everyone) Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence 45:27

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In this episode of Driving Change, Travis sits down with attorney, professor, and AI expert Jim Zadeh to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal profession. From improving efficiency in law firms to ethical dilemmas and the future of courtroom tech, Jim breaks it all down with practical insight and forward-thinking clarity.…

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From Cartels to Combat Zones: Mapping the Global Drone Threat | Mike Monnik (Podcast #31) 1:14:09

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Mike Monnik, CEO of DroneSec, breaks down the global drone war that’s unfolding in real time. From prison drops to battlefield swarms, Monnik reveals how DroneSec tracks drone threats across the world and delivers that intelligence to military and government clients—putting raw, open-source drone warfare data into actionable hands. DroneSec: https:…

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Honewell resilient communications sytems and 10 years of RAAF's Plan Jericho 24:20

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In this latest episode with content from Avalon 2025, Steve Visscher steps out from the edit suite to fly on Honeywell Aerospace's Boeing 757 test bed then afterwards caught up with Tim Roberts, Director of Connected Defense Solutions at Honeywell Aerospace. Meanwhile, Grant McHerron discussed the learnings from ten years of Jericho with GPCAPT Jes…

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Mentorship that Matters: Transforming Futures with Big Brothers Big Sisters 33:35

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In our first on-location episode of Driving Change, Travis records live from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Charity Open at Rockwood Park Golf Course in Fort Worth. His guest is Ozzie Smith, President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Tarrant County – a leader whose path from engineering to youth advocacy is as inspiring as it is unexpected. Together, they…

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Linking F-35 Simulators, AUKUS Innovations, & Lawful By Design 18:06

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start by looking at Lockheed Martin's recent press release stating that Australia is the first international F-35 customer to connect our simulators via the Distribut…

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From Memes to Military Tech: Investing in the New Defense Era | Patrick Blumenthal (Podcast #30) 1:21:54

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Venture capitalist and Anomaly Fund founder Patrick Blumenthal joins the pod to talk frontier tech, reindustrialization, and the future of defense. (0:00) - Intro (0:52) - Defense Spending and Threats from China (2:18) - Patrick Blumenthal and the Anomaly Fund (4:21) - Defense-Focused Venture Investing (10:24) - Pulsar L and Counter-Drone Innovatio…

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Avalon Update with BAE Systems and Leidos 43:37

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In the next of our Avalon 2025 episodes, Grant McHerron talks initially with Mat Jones, Head of Future Business at BAE Systems, and then with Ed Kearny, Business Development Manager, Leidos. Mat walks us around the BAE Systems stand which featured a large collection of products from their global operation and partners. We start with the MBDA's Mete…

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How to Sell to the U.S. Military: OTAs, 4023 & Sole Source Deals | Travis James (Podcast #29) 1:10:24

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Government contracting, but with zero fluff. In this episode, we sit down with Travis James—former Army contracting officer and now Head of Contracts at Fortera—for a brutally practical breakdown of how to actually win defense contracts. From underused authorities like 10 USC 4023 to what really happens behind the scenes with sole source justificat…

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29: The Honorable Sean Stackley and The Story of Aegis 1:00:01

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In this episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, The Honorable Sean Stackley, former Acting Secretary of the Navy, discusses Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, the "Father of Aegis," the Aegis Combat Weapons System, it's ever evolving role, and his experiences in shipbuilding...all in anticipation of the upcoming special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal e…

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Avalon Update with Sikorsky Australia & Lockheed Martin Space 43:03

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In the next of our Avalon 2025 episodes, Grant McHerron talks initially with Cliff Kyle, General Manager of Sikorsky Australia, and then he catches up with Rod Drury, Vice President International with Lockheed Martin Space. Cliff steps us through his career with Navy and then industry, before discussing Sikorsky Australia's work to sustain the curr…

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Northern Australia Defence Summit, low funds for AUKUS Innovation, & our industry grows the economy 17:42

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Nigel Pittaway and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start with an update on the common themes running through the Northern Australia Defence Summit that was recently held in Darwin then move on to discuss the AUKUS Mar…

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From Iraq to AI Drones: How War Has Changed (And How It Hasn’t) | Chris Jennings & Mike Rodriguez 1:44:45

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What does it feel like to be under fire? How are drones changing warfare? And why does modern military tech so often miss the mark? In this episode, special operations veterans Chris “Gus” Jennings (5th Special Forces Group) and Mike “Rod” Rodriguez (Marine Raider) join us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about battle, culture, and the evolution …

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Avalon Update with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace 28:39

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In the first of our Avalon 2025 episodes, Grant McHerron talks initially with Oyvind Kolset, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace’s Executive Vice President of their Missiles division, after which he also catches up once again with John Fry, Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia. Oyvind discusses the state of their operation in the United State…

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The Brutal Reality of Building in Defense Tech | John Ferry (Podcast #27) 1:34:28

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Most VC-backed defense startups stall, pivot, and eventually die. John Ferry has a few ideas why.As President of Trenchant Analytics and a deeply connected defense insider, Ferry pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on in GovCon. We talk pivot traps, why most military customers aren’t actually looking for innovation, and why founders need …

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Law Talk: Breaking Down Important Bills at the Texas Legislature 53:29

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Fellow Personal Injury Attorney Wade Barrow sits down with Travis Patterson to discuss two pending bills at the Texas Legislature that will only serve to make our roads much more dangerous and patient access to medical care much more difficult. The state of Texas simply cannot afford either. This informative conversation breaks down what these bill…

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Permission to Say “No”: Colt McCoy's Surprising Youth Sports Philosophy 1:02:45

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In this candid and compelling episode of Driving Change, host Travis Patterson sits down with longtime friend and former NFL quarterback Colt McCoy for a real conversation that every parent navigating youth sports needs to hear. Colt reflects on his 14-season NFL career and shares an honest look at how that experience shaped his approach to parenti…

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From NASA to Startup: Building the Future of Satellite Imaging | Vishnu Sridhar (Podcast #26) 1:09:55

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What if satellite imaging could go beyond RGB and actually see the molecular makeup of our planet? In this episode, the former NASA engineer turned co-founder and CEO breaks down how his startup, Matter Intelligence, is creating a new class of earth observation sensors that go beyond RGB to capture the molecular makeup of the planet. We talk about …