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Lights, Camera, Combat: How Sinise & Rademacher Bring War Stories to Life
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39:22In 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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From the Shadows to the Center of Power: Sean Hagerty on War, Writing, and Washington
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1:03:09Sean 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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Motocross, Marines, and Mayhem: Peter Linquist on Life After War and Full Throttle Therapy
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58:54Peter 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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What’s It Like to Hold the Nuclear Codes? Doug Norton Tells All
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50:12Doug Norton drew on both experience and research to pen the Code Word novels. As a warship captain during the cold war, Doug held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in high-stakes international negotiations to reduce their numbers and the chance of nuclear war. In Geneva, Brussels, London, and Wa…
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Warfighter Wisdom: Patrick Naughton Author of Born from War
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56:24Originally from Hawaii, Patrick Naughton is a United States Army officer and a Military Historian. He is currently teaching at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 2012, he received the Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He has had unique opportunities to serve as an Interagency Fellow with the Depar…
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WAR STORIES: Inside the Mind of Brennan Morton Author of Valhalla Boys
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1:37:13After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, Brennan Morton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a sniper, breacher, and team leader in 2d Recon. He deployed for two combat tours before opening a gym in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he currently lives with Christine, his muse, and their daughter Pepper. See omnystudio.com/l…
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Combat Leadership and Cold Truths with Major General (Ret) William M. Matz
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1:04:04Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United StatesArmy with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. A…
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Frontline Stories & Untold Histories: Melissa Ziobro Director of Public History Monmouth University
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45:04Melissa Ziobro began her career as a civilian historian, archivist, and curator for the US Army in 2004 prior to returning to her alma mater, Monmouth University, to teach full-time. She has taught over a dozen different courses, including Intro to Public History; Oral History; Museums and Archives Management Basics; NJ History; and the Vietnam War…
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Defending the Defenseless: Ben Owen Founder of We Fight Monsters
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47:10In the heart of every shadow that plagues our communities, from the silent cries of the trafficked to the silent battles of addiction, We Fight Monsters stands as a beacon of hope and defiance. Born from the shared experiences of those who've faced the abyss and emerged to tell the tale, our organization is a testament to the power of resilience an…
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Leadership Under Fire: Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack Talks Survival, Command, and Resilience
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1:43:29Command Sergeant Major retired Bart E. Womack, served the United States Army with distinction for over 29 years as a professional soldier, providing focus, leadership, and mentorship to all Officers and Enlisted soldiers. His maturity, expertise, and personal dedication to excellence contributed immeasurably to the readiness of the Armed Forces and…
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Zeroed In: Former SEAL Team Six Rob O'Neill on Life, America & Beyond with SOFREP's Brandon Webb
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1:02:02Robert J. O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. He served at SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four and eight years at the legendary SEAL Team Six. Having taken part in and leading over 400 combat missions, Rob operated in Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Hav…
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Locked & Loaded: Stephen Morgan, Director of Product Marketing Primary Arms Optics
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57:40Join us as we dive into the world of firearms, optics, and tactical gear with Primary Arms! From expert insights to the latest industry trends, we bring you everything you need to stay sharp, informed, and ready for action. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just getting started, this is your go-to source for all things shooting sports and defens…
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Pixels & Patriotism; Matt Patak & Lewis Manalo, Co Founders of Old Glory Studios
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1:02:14Founded by combat veterans and seasoned game developers Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, Old Glory Studios brings over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Our founders have worked on some of the most popular tactical shooters in the world, bringing their real-life experiences into game development. Old Glory's goal is to make combat games th…
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Danger Junkie: Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Interviews Jurgis – His Friend Who Vacations in War Zones
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1:20:14Ever wonder what kind of lunatic books a vacation to North Korea, Haiti, and cartel-infested Mexico for fun? Meet Jurgis, a businessman and good friend of Brandon's from Lithuania who treats the world’s most dangerous hot spots like they’re all-inclusive resorts. We talk how they met at Harvard Business School and about the thrill of walking throug…
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Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier, Authors of Warrior to Civilian
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56:46Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2004. He initially served as a surface warfare officer and ultimately as a Navy SEAL assigned to SEAL Team 3, completing seven deployments during his service. He completed three tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and two tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Rob'…
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Austin Shamlin, CEO and Founder of Traverse Project
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1:23:40Austin Shamlin is the CEO and Founder of Traverse Project—a nonprofit organization that combats the human trafficking threat through data intelligence—where has pioneered data-driven methodologies to combat human trafficking. He is a former police executive who currently sits on the Advisory Board for the University of Houston’s Center for Research…
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Abby Boretto, Film Producer (The Ring and The Mountain)
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43:37In this week's podcast episode, Abby brings us a story nothing short of a movie. Abby Boretto is a resilient advocate for community, volunteerism, and storytelling. Raised in a historic Connecticut town with deep family roots, she developed a lifelong dedication to service and making a positive impact. For 25 years, Abby dedicated herself to raisin…
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Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works & Guinness World Record Holder
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47:18On this weeks SOFREP episode we have a whole lot of drones. Ryan Gury is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Performance Drone Works (PDW), a U.S.-based innovator in unmanned aerial systems. With over a decade of experience as an inventor, entrepreneur, and drone expert, Gury has been a driving force in the small drone industry. In 2015, …
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Francelle White, Author of 'The Paris Girl'
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58:08Francelle Bradford White first learned about her mother’s exploits in World War II when she was six years old and has been fascinated by her achievements ever since. She is a Director of the international art and antiques transport company Gander & White, and lives in England with her husband. As a fundraiser in her spare time, she has raised thous…
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Rob Shaul, Founder of Mountain Tactical Institute
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1:02:54Rob Shaul is the Founder and President of the Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI), where he serves as a self-educated strength and conditioning coach specializing in tactical and mountain athletes. His clientele includes professional mountain guides, alpine climbers, freeskiers, kayakers, backcountry hunters, as well as military, law enforcement, and…
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Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance
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50:59From the SOFREP team to you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! Tom Kilgannon is the President of Freedom Alliance, an organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans, and their families. With a strong commitment to defending American values and advocating for the well-being of those who serve in the armed forces, K…
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James Stejskal, Former CIA Officer & Green Beret
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53:13James Stejskal is a former U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer, seasoned intelligence operative, and author. With a career spanning over two decades, Stejskal has served in numerous high-risk environments around the world, specializing in covert operations, counterterrorism, and military intelligence. After his service, he turned to writ…
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Gene Yu, Former Green Beret, Author of The Second Shot and CEO of Blackpanda Group
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1:24:46Gene Yu is a former U.S. Army Green Beret, author, and entrepreneur. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Yu served with distinction in Special Forces, specializing in unconventional warfare and counterterrorism operations. After his military career, he transitioned into the private sector, becoming an author of the "Yell…
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Jim Whaley (Ret.) Army Lt. Col. and CEO of Mission Roll Call
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1:03:30Mission Roll Call is the first of its kind: a non-partisan movement that gives our community an opportunity to speak on the issues that are most important to them. We partner with our network of veterans, their families, supporters, and veteran service organizations in our coalition to advocate for positive change in the lives of all veterans. Thro…
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From Service to Skydio: Military Veterans Shaping Drone Technology
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57:37SOFREP Podcast host Aaron “Rad” Radl sits down with three Skydio veterans—Mike Deeds, Josh Coryell, and Bryan King—as they share stories from their military careers and discuss the unique skills they bring to their current roles at Skydio. With years of service across the Air Force and Army, they explore the challenges of transitioning from militar…
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