Best Sofrep Podcasts (2025)

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Life After the Trident: Kaj Larsen Talks War, Media, and Meaning 55:19

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Kaj Larsen is a former U.S. Navy SEAL turned journalist, filmmaker, and podcast host. After serving with Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned into frontline reporting, covering conflict zones and global security issues for outlets including VICE News, HBO, and National Geographic. Known for his grounded, no-nonsense storytelling, Larsen brings an…

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Air Combat to Ground Truth: TOPGUN Insights with Dave Berke 53:47

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Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOP…

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Inside the Military Caregiver Fight: Melissa Comeau on Advocacy, Resilience, and Reform 55:00

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Special thanks to this episodes sponsor BÆRSkin! Get the BÆRSkin Hoodie 4.0 for 60% Off! Click the link: https://baer.skin/rad Melissa Comeau is a Marine Corps spouse, director of the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network, and a writer. She is known for her book “Sleeping with the War,” published in 2015 by the War Writers’ Campaig…

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Anthony Vinci: AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of National Security 55:56

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Happy Thanksgiving to all! -The SOFREP Team Thanks again to our sponsor BÆRSkin Get the BÆRSkin Hoodie 4.0 for 60% Off! Click the link: https://baer.skin/rad Anthony Vinci, PhD, is a technology and national-security executive, entrepreneur, and former U.S. intelligence official. He earned his doctorate in International Relations from the London Sch…

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The Truth Russia Doesn’t Want You to Hear: Ben Goldhagen Breaks It Down 1:20:08

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Benjamin “Ben” Goldhagen is a human rights advocate and war documentarian whose work centers on exposing the human cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and countering disinformation surrounding the conflict. The son of a Holocaust survivor, he frames his advocacy through a moral and historical lens that emphasizes the dangers of unchecked brutality…

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Inside the Red Cross’ Military Mission: Thom Geiser Tells SOFREP What Few Ever Hear 1:04:14

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Thom Geiser is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who now serves as an Armed Services Advisor for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Drawing on decades of experience—including flying C-130s, working in special operations, and serving in international advisory roles—he helps connect military practitioners with humanitarian law and pr…

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What It Really Takes to Lead a SEAL Team: Former SEAL Team 2 CO Mike Hayes Tells All 53:23

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Mike Hayes is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who served 20 years in Special Operations. A graduate of one of the toughest SEAL training classes—one of only 19 out of 120 to complete—he deployed throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, including in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Hayes commanded SEAL Team TWO and …

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The Man Who Infiltrated the Crips: Tegan Broadwater’s Unbelievable True Story 1:09:38

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Teagan Broadwater is a former law-enforcement officer, author, entrepreneur, and multi-disciplinary creator whose work spans undercover operations, music, podcasting, and philanthropy. He served as an undercover officer with the Fort Worth Police Department, where his assignments included multiple narcotics units, the gang unit, and an FBI Gang & V…

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Authors Uncovered: Jessica Behne & Samuel Zasadny’s Path to Unseen Warrior 1:12:36

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Unseen Warrior offers mental health professionals a comprehensive guide to providing clinical services for military personnel and veterans. Drawing on the authors’ more than 50 years of cumulative military service and 35 years of clinical expertise, this book bridges the cultural divide that often exists between military and civilian life. Key insi…

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Our final episode. 1:42:45

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We say farewell to Battleline Podcast on this episode, as the show comes to a close. Thanks to all sponsors who made this possible for us, and thanks to you, the fans. You need electrolytes. But not just any electrolytes. Try the best. Try BUBS Hydrate or Die. 20% off your first order when you use the code Battleline - https://www.bubsnaturals.com/…

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Battleline Podcast is ending. 1:16:07

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Not clickbait. We have decided to end Battleline Podcast. Thank you for being a part of it. For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcastBy Kris Paronto, Ian Scotto, Kris "Tanto" Paronto

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Special Forces to the UN: Robert Adolph’s Unbelievable Journey 56:45

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Robert Bruce Adolph - a former Infantry Staff Sergeant - is a retired US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and UN Chief Security Advisor, as well as once a university lecturer on American History, US Government and World Politics. He is the author of the well-reviewed book “Surviving the United Nations: A true story of violence, corruption, be…

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Back in the Fight: Wylie McGraw on Reenlisting at 45 1:17:36

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Wylie McGraw is a 3-tour combat veteran, former star athlete, and competitive bull rider. At 45, Wylie McGraw is the oldest combat veteran in decades to re-enlist for active duty—but for him, this isn’t just about helping to fix a broken military. A devout Catholic, he felt a spiritual calling to serve again, believing God and patriotism left him n…

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The Patriot's Creed 1:07:09

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In 2019, Kris Paronto released "The Patriot's Creed." On this episode, we revisit that book. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electrolytes. But not just any electrolytes. Try the best. Try BUBS Hydrate or Die. 20% off your first order when you use the code Battleline - https://www.bubsnaturals.co…

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Jason Ellis exposes hitting rock bottom 1:21:28

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Jason Ellis is the host of The Jason Ellis Show, a pro skateboarder, and more recently a standup comedian. Many of you know him best for his longtime show on SiriusXM which ended several years back. On this episode he exposes what went wrong, and where he's at now. We also talk the anniversary of both 9/11/01 and the 9/11 attack on Benghazi. Visit …

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Ballots, Battles, and Beyond: Angelica Kapsis with VotRite 54:36

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Angelica Kapsis, President and Co-Founder of VotRite, leads efforts to revolutionize U.S. elections with secure, accessible, and transparent voting technology. A Navy Veteran with degrees in forensic science and psychology, she champions ADA compliance and inclusivity. Angelica also founded Scorpion Fitness Centers, promoting wellness for all abili…

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The Ranger Way 1:07:27

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In 2017, Kris Paronto released "The Ranger Way." On this episode, we revisit that book. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electrolytes. But not just any electrolytes. Try the best. Try BUBS Hydrate or Die. 20% off your first order when you use the code Battleline - https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?di…

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Teaching Under Fire: Pashtana Durrani on Educating Girls in Taliban Afghanistan 54:57

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Pashtana Durrani (b. 1997 near Quetta, Pakistan) is an Afghan feminist, human-rights advocate, and educator devoted to securing education for girls in Afghanistan. Born and raised in a refugee camp, she was deeply influenced by her parents—her father, a tribal leader, had opened a girls’ school in the camp, and her mother and aunt taught there—a fo…

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9/11, Vladimir Putin, & Jeffrey Epstein 1:22:51

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Guest free episode this week with a lot of different topics discussed. Dig in! Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this episode, head over to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelin…

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Kimmy Fasani, pro snowboarder & breast cancer survivor 1:21:32

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Kimmy Fasani is a professional snowboarder and breast cancer survivor. She is featured in the documentary "Butterfly in a Blizzard" directed by Rose Corr. You can follow Rose on Instagram @KimmyFasani and her website is http://kimmyfasani.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electrolytes. But not…

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RAVEN 23 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1:34:27

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Joining us on the show are Gina Keating & Dustin Heard for this Battleline exclusive coinciding with the release of their book. Gina is the author of "Raven 23: How The Department of Justice Betrayed American Heroes," and Dustin is one of the men who was a part of that Blackwater team, imprisoned and later pardoned by President Trump. The book is o…

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Best of Battleline Q2 2025 1:05:39

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We had some great guests join Battleline in Quarter 2 of 2025. Here are just a few of them spotlighted! Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electrolytes. But not just any electrolytes. Try the best. Try BUBS Hydrate or Die. 20% off your first order when you use the code Battleline - https://www.bubs…

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He Went from Marine to Mentor: Logan Spiewak’s Mission to Heal Veterans 45:23

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Logan Spiewak is the dedicated executive director of the Boots To Health Foundation, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting veterans' health and well-being. As a former infantry Marine, Logan understands the unique challenges faced by veterans and is passionate about providing them with the resources and support they ne…

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Old School Ranger Christopher Brewer 1:30:08

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We start off this epsiode paying our respects to the great Hulk Hogan & Ozzy Osbourne. We also discuss a recent very disturbing story involving the SIG Sauer M18 that you need to hear. Our guest is Christopher Brewer, retired Special Forces Officer & Army Ranger with 38 years of combined service. Brewer was a Ranger during the eariest years of 1st …

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What was Shawn Ryan thinking!? 1:33:18

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Guest-free this episode, and we discuss some recent happenings including Shawn Ryan gifting Gavin Newsom a SIG handgun on his show. What was up with that? We give our takes and a whole lot more. Don't miss it. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electrolytes. But not just any electrolytes. Try the b…

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From Ranger to Road Warrior: John Renken’s Mission with Tactical Traveler Group 1:02:10

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Tactical Traveler Group is not your average vacation service. It’s a purpose-driven platform offering deeply discounted and even complimentary travel opportunities for veterans, active duty members, and their families. With PTSD and burnout at an all-time high among the military community, John is on a mission to make healing, family reconnection, …

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300th Episode Extravaganza w/ Andrei Arlovski 1:41:03

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It's our 300th Episode celebration! We discuss how the show has been for us since late 2019, we address Tim Kennedy's recent admission of stolen valor, and also joining us later on in the episode is great friend of the show and UFC legend Andrei Arlovski! You can follow Andrei on Instagram & X @AndreiArlovski Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlel…

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A Grateful Nation Remembers 1:05:16

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Michael Ciociola and Michael Jr. of Calvary Christian Center join us on this episode to talk about A Grateful Nation Remembers. This is the event held at the California based church every year on Memorial Day to honor heroes. This year Kris was the keynote speaker, and was blown away by what they do, so we figured we'd have them on to talk about th…

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Lights, Camera, Combat: How Sinise & Rademacher Bring War Stories to Life 39:22

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In this episode are documentary filmmaker Jake Rademacher whose new film “Brothers After War“, a follow up to his 2009 documentary “Brothers At War”, is currently available on DVD and digital platforms. He’s joined by his Executive Producer Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump”, “The Green Mile”). “Brothers After War” finds Rademacher on a journey to reconne…

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War with Iran, Zohran Mamdani, & 20 years of podcasting 1:19:41

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On this guest-free show we cover some of the latest happenings, reflect on changes in the media landscape, and tease out our upcoming 300th episode. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this epis…

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From the Shadows to the Center of Power: Sean Hagerty on War, Writing, and Washington 1:03:09

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Sean Hagerty is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He spent his younger years training and conducting combat operations with the 1st of the 75th Ranger Regiment. After nine years, in 2005, he was selected for and assigned to a Special Operations unit at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. There he spent sixteen years and fin…

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The first Army Rangers of WWII with Mir Bahmanyar 1:29:17

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Mir Bahmanyar joins us on this episode, a historian, Army Ranger, and author. The latest book of his "The Houdini Club: The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII" is available now. Learn more about Mir at http://mirbahmanyar.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electro…

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Motocross, Marines, and Mayhem: Peter Linquist on Life After War and Full Throttle Therapy 58:54

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Peter Linquist is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq before being injured in 2005. Originally from Canton, Ohio, he now lives in Santa Cruz, California, with his wife Shawndy and their two children, Kylee and Milo. Peter is deeply involved in the veteran community as the Championship Director and Member Liaison for th…

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Life After the Trident: Kaj Larsen Talks War, Media, and Meaning 55:19

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Air Combat to Ground Truth: TOPGUN Insights with Dave Berke 53:47

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Inside the Military Caregiver Fight: Melissa Comeau on Advocacy, Resilience, and Reform 55:00

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Anthony Vinci: AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of National Security 55:56

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The Truth Russia Doesn’t Want You to Hear: Ben Goldhagen Breaks It Down 1:20:08

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Inside the Red Cross’ Military Mission: Thom Geiser Tells SOFREP What Few Ever Hear 1:04:14

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What It Really Takes to Lead a SEAL Team: Former SEAL Team 2 CO Mike Hayes Tells All 53:23

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The Man Who Infiltrated the Crips: Tegan Broadwater’s Unbelievable True Story 1:09:38

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Authors Uncovered: Jessica Behne & Samuel Zasadny’s Path to Unseen Warrior 1:12:36

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Our final episode. 1:42:45

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Battleline Podcast is ending. 1:16:07

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Special Forces to the UN: Robert Adolph’s Unbelievable Journey 56:45

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Back in the Fight: Wylie McGraw on Reenlisting at 45 1:17:36

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The Patriot's Creed 1:07:09

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Jason Ellis exposes hitting rock bottom 1:21:28

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Ballots, Battles, and Beyond: Angelica Kapsis with VotRite 54:36

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The Ranger Way 1:07:27

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Teaching Under Fire: Pashtana Durrani on Educating Girls in Taliban Afghanistan 54:57

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9/11, Vladimir Putin, & Jeffrey Epstein 1:22:51

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Kimmy Fasani, pro snowboarder & breast cancer survivor 1:21:32

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RAVEN 23 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1:34:27

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Best of Battleline Q2 2025 1:05:39

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He Went from Marine to Mentor: Logan Spiewak’s Mission to Heal Veterans 45:23

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Old School Ranger Christopher Brewer 1:30:08

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What was Shawn Ryan thinking!? 1:33:18

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From Ranger to Road Warrior: John Renken’s Mission with Tactical Traveler Group 1:02:10

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300th Episode Extravaganza w/ Andrei Arlovski 1:41:03

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A Grateful Nation Remembers 1:05:16

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Lights, Camera, Combat: How Sinise & Rademacher Bring War Stories to Life 39:22

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War with Iran, Zohran Mamdani, & 20 years of podcasting 1:19:41

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From the Shadows to the Center of Power: Sean Hagerty on War, Writing, and Washington 1:03:09

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The first Army Rangers of WWII with Mir Bahmanyar 1:29:17

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Motocross, Marines, and Mayhem: Peter Linquist on Life After War and Full Throttle Therapy 58:54