Best Marn S Podcasts (2025)

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The Grand Illusion 1:05:29

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In this episode, Sean and James explore Jean Renoir’s The Grand Illusion (1937), a World War I masterpiece that examines class, nationalism, and the bonds that form even among enemies. They discuss the film’s unforgettable characters—from working-class Maréchal and aristocratic Boeldieu to the dignified German officer Rauffenstein—and the ways thei…

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GW3: The German Onslaught and the Miracle at the Marne 56:45

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In August 1914, the German army launched an invasion of Belgium as a first step to their planned march through France and capture of Paris. As the Germans swept through Belgium and advanced on the French capital, the Allies made a desperate stand along the Marne River. The resulting “Miracle on the Marne” halted the German advance and ended hopes o…

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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930 - ENCORE) 1:39:30

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In this episode, James and special guest Sean McIver discuss the classic 1930 anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front. Based on the novel of the same name, All Quiet on the Western Front set the standard for all future war movies, especially those which present war in a negative light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GW2: Descent into War 54:41

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In this episode, Sean and James explore how Europe’s fragile balance of power unraveled in 1914 — from rival alliances and Balkan tensions to the assassination in Sarajevo that sparked a global catastrophe. Join us as we discuss how in just six weeks, the Great Powers turned a regional crisis into the First World War. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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GovCast: NWS Turns to HPC, AI to Power Next-Gen Forecasting 16:15

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The critical watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) inform everything from a firefighter's deployment to wildfires to the public's beach plans. This information is powered by some of the most advanced computational infrastructure in the world. According to David Michaud, director of the National Centers for Environmental …

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GW1: Europe in 1914 57:33

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In this kickoff to our new series on The Great War, James and Sean take a sweeping look at the state of Europe in 1914—just before the world changed forever. They explore the continent’s dominant empires, their military might, political tensions, and the fragile balance of power that had kept peace for nearly a century. From rising nationalism and …

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CyberCast: EPA Evolves Cyber Defense Amid Rising Threats 19:59

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The U.S. is facing a surge in advanced threats from nation-state actors like China and Russia, who are increasingly probing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. David Travers, director of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity, noted how escalating risks to the nation's water sector has …

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The Top Axis WW2 Fighters 47:13

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In this episode, Sean and James rank the top World War II fighter planes used by the Axis powers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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Lockjaw (Part 3) 2:08:10

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Join Andrew and Marn as they wrap up talking about LOCKJAW! Marn starts being a ninja. Andrew pays the Etsy Witches. Both discover a secret price fixing operation together. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: Arkham City - The Order of The World Dispatch Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…

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World War II Chaplains 21:45

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In this episode, suggested by Early’s Raiders member Mark Porter, James discusses American military chaplains in the Second World War and the many important roles that they fulfilled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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GovCast: Marne Innovation Center Empowers Soldiers to Solve Battlefield Challenges 12:07

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The Army needs innovative and efficient solutions to problems. At the Association of the United States Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Innovation Officer at the Army's 3rd Infantry Division's Marne Innovation Center (MIC) Capt. Brendan Shutt explained how the Army's grassroots innovation model is transforming problem-solvi…

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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World with Richard Bell 54:49

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In this episode, James interviews historian Richard Bell about his book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Bell argues that the American Revolution was much more than a fight between Great Britain and 13 of its North American colonies. Instead, Bell asserts, the Revolution was part of a worldwide struggle, influencing the histories …

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HealthCast: IHS Modernizes Native Health Care with PATH EHR 17:04

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Mitchell Thornbrugh, CIO and director of the Office of Information Technology at the Indian Health Service (IHS), is leading a transformative effort to modernize health care delivery for Native American and Alaska Native communities. Patients at the Heart Electronic Health Record (PATH EHR) is an enterprise-wide initiative uniting more than 200 sta…

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The Rise of the Kwantung Army with Quin Cho 1:04:31

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Ten Years before Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, a powerful and increasingly autonomous military force had already pushed Japan down the path to war. That force was the Kwantung Army. In this episode, James interviews author Quin Cho about his new book The Rise of the Kwantung Army: Japan's Empire in Manchuria to 1932. In this exc…

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The Philippines Under American Domination 36:07

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In this topical episode, written by Sean McIver and commissioned by Early's Raiders Major Alisha-Smith Arthur, James tells the story of the American presence in the Philippines from 1898 to the granting of Philippine independence in 1946. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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HealthCast: CDC Turns to AI, APIs for Next-Gen Public Health Data Exchange 10:08

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Kyle Cobb, acting deputy director for technology and product at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance and Technology (OPHDST), shared how emerging technologies are transforming the way health care data is shared and managed. Cobb outlined how APIs are replacing outdated data connections with a h…

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VW20: Epilogue to the Vietnam War 59:05

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In this episode, the last of the Vietnam War series, Sean and James discuss the postwar lives and careers of top American and Vietnamese leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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HealthCast: VA Eyes 2026 Restart for EHR Rollout 5:26

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Dr. Neil Evans, Acting Program Executive Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs' Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office, provided an update on the rollout of the common electronic health record (EHR). The VA paused the rollout in 2023 following optimization and reliability issues. Evans outlined plans to restart deploymen…

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Marine Pacific CIO Eyes Scalability in Defense Systems | 2025 AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific 11:15

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Robert Sholtis, CIO at Marine Corps Forces Pacific, discussed at AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific his modernization efforts for the service across the Indo-Pacific region. MARFORPAC operates one of the largest services across some of the most challenging environments in the world, facilitating the need to quickly adopt, acquire and scale emerging technol…

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Born on the Fourth of July 49:17

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July, directed by Oliver Stone and based on the autobiography of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. Tom Cruise stars as Kovic, a patriotic young man who enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps, only to be paralyzed in combat and deeply disillusioned by the war and its aftermath. The f…

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Inside Marine's AI Digital Transformation Pilot in the Pacific 9:49

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Marine Corps Forces Pacific is standing up a Digital Transformation Team (DXT) as part of the Marine Corps' AI Implementation Plan's Digital Transformation Pilot. C5ISRT Systems Integration Officer and Agentic Warfare Lead Capt. Mason Millsap joined us at AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific to explain how the pilot helps personnel digitize processes, expand…

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Naval Academy Tests Emerging Tech in Training Scenarios to Build the Next Generation of Leaders 5:58

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Naval officers explain how the Adaptive Rapid Engagement Squadron (ARES), a Midshipmen-led research and development team at the U.S. Naval Academy, has participated in competitions like the Squad with Autonomous Teammates – Challenge to test and prove new techniques, tactics and procedures relating to the adoption of emerging technology like drones…

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Lockjaw (Part 2) 1:59:02

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Join Andrew and Marn as they continue their coverage of LOCKJAW!!! Marn hits a guy with a car. Andrew also hits a guy with a car. Both wonder why so many people are getting hit by cars. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: You are Fatally Invited Janice Hallett Discopup Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected]…

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VW19: The Legacy of the Vietnam War 53:52

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In this episode, Sean and James reflect on the long-term consequences of the war for the Vietnamese people, the United States, and the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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CyberCast: DHS Advances Biometric Security to Counter AI-Driven Threats 10:48

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With generative AI introducing new challenges for digital security, Arun Vemury, director at the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, explains how biometric technologies are enabling the agency to stay ahead of AI-driven identity fraud. The conversation explores how DHS verifies identities across complex environment…

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90 with Bruce Wasser 53:00

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In this episode, James interviews author Bruce Jay Wasser about his book 90: A Conscientious Objector’s Journey of Quiet Resistance. In this book, Wasser tells the story of his struggle to gain Conscientious Objector status during the Vietnam War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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HealthCast: How Public-Private Partnerships Drive Public Health Innovation 12:22

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Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy Chief of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Stephen Konya has been credited with launching groundbreaking initiatives like CancerX to accelerate innovation in health care. These efforts are largely borne out of partnerships with the private sector, including academia, entrepreneurs, investors, developers…

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The Trial of the Chicago Seven 1:11:28

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 2020 film The Trial of the Chicago Seven, a historical legal drama written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Based on true events, the film dramatizes the trial of seven anti–Vietnam War activists charged with conspiracy and inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. See omnystu…

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VW18: The Antiwar Movement 39:20

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the complex and multifaceted anti-Vietnam War movement in the United States and around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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CyberCast: Building Secure Systems Starts with the Right Questions, Says EXIM CISO 12:16

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) facilitates trades of exports of goods and services and, in doing so, deals with massive troves of data. From the Billington Cybersecurity Summit, EXIM CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, and Deputy Chief AI Officer Darren Death tells CyberCast that his agency is centralizing data about user access and be…

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The Hanoi Hilton 46:32

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1987 film The Hanoi Hilton, which portrays the harrowing experiences of American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam’s infamous Hoa Lo Prison—nicknamed the "Hanoi Hilton"—during the 1960s and 1970s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Key Battles of American History

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VW17: Casualties, POWs and MIAs 40:53

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the horrific human costs of the Vietnam War, including the nature and number of casualties on each side, the specific number of people that each side had killed and wounded, and the experience of those who were captured and made prisoners of war. Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code battles at …

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GovCast: Postal Inspection Leverages AI to Combat Mail Fraud, ID Threats 7:38

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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence for its mission. According USPIS Inspector in Charge Eric Shen, the agency is exploring AI's potential to identify suspects, monitor illicit websites and enhance public awareness about mail fraud. At Identity Week America 2025, Shen speaks with GovCast about how U…

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VW16: The Vietnamese Combat Soldier 47:01

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In this episode, a companion to the previous one, Sean and James discuss the experience of Vietnamese front-line combat troops in the Vietnam War, including members of the North Vietnamese Army, the Viet Cong, and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CyberCast: Federal Cyber Workforce Lags Behind Emerging Tech, GAO Says 12:53

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Cybersecurity has been on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) high-risk list since 1997. Federal agencies struggle with issues like cyber hygiene, cyber workforce shortages and strategic execution. While agencies put strategies in place to secure their systems, the implementation and execution can be ineffective, according to GAO Managing …

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Good Morning Vietnam 53:06

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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1987 film Good Morning Vietnam, a war-comedy film starring Robin Williams as Airman First Class Adrian Cronauer, a charismatic and irreverent DJ assigned to the Armed Forces Radio Service in Saigon during the Vietnam War. Set in 1965, the film follows Cronauer as he energizes the troops with his unfiltere…