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  • Kunduz Was a Death Trap - Inside the Fight w/ Special Forces | Drew Estell | Ep. 380

    Kunduz Was a Death Trap - Inside the Fight w/ Special Forces | Drew Estell | Ep. 380
    Nov 15 2025
    Former 5th Group Green Beret Drew Estelle joins Jack to walk through his wild path from a chaotic Texas childhood to Iraq, Afghanistan, and covert work supporting the Syria mission. Drew breaks down Iranian influence in Iraq, the intelligence nightmare in Kunduz, building ALP who actually fought, and the political headaches behind training Syrian forces in Turkey. A raw, detailed look inside modern Special Forces operations — and the personal cost that comes with them.

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    00:00 — Start
    01:00 — Texas Roots & Playing “Green Berets”
    03:20 — College Chaos & Getting Kicked Out
    06:35 — Enlisting & Fighting for an SF Contract
    10:55 — SFAS, Failing 18D & Becoming an 18B
    15:45 — Iraq: Firebase Brown & Early Combat
    22:40 — Iran’s Influence & The Arrest Revolving Door
    34:00 — Afghanistan: Kunduz, IMU, & ALP Who Fought
    52:55 — B-Team, Kabul LNO & Turkey/Syria Mission
    1:06:45 — CIF, Broken Neck & Building Bear Solutions

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    1 h et 32 min
  • How Intelligence Agencies Would Operate in an Authoritarian America | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    How Intelligence Agencies Would Operate in an Authoritarian America | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
    Nov 12 2025
    Former CIA officers Mick Mulroy, Marc Polymeropoulos, and Jason Lyons join Dee to explore a chilling hypothetical — what if the U.S. turned authoritarian? The panel breaks down how allies and adversaries might react, how intelligence operations would shift, and what it means for democracy at home and abroad. A rare, insider look at the intersection of espionage and authoritarianism.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:01 — Start
    03:48 — Thought experiment: U.S. turns authoritarian
    05:29 — Global authoritarianism by the numbers
    12:19 — Autocracies’ intel edge (disinfo/social media)
    15:23 — Russia 2016 playbook & U.S. CI gaps
    28:38 — Allies spying on America as norms erode
    42:54 — What Canada/Mexico would do next
    53:51 — Freedom House checklist: signs of backsliding

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    57 min
  • Trump, Orbán, and the Ridiculous Venezuela Vote | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    Trump, Orbán, and the Ridiculous Venezuela Vote | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
    Nov 10 2025
    Dee, Mick Mulroy, and Andy Milburn break down the week’s biggest geopolitical flashpoints — from Trump’s meeting with Viktor Orbán and Hungary’s deepening ties to Russia, to the U.S. Senate’s shocking Venezuela war vote. The trio also examines Israel’s Gaza ceasefire dilemma, global intelligence maneuvers, and the moral cost of modern warfare. A sharp, unfiltered conversation on power, policy, and principle.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 — Start
    01:58 — Hungary waiver fallout
    05:00 — Orbán’s authoritarian drift
    08:49 — EU & NATO response options
    16:17 — Venezuela strike watch
    19:45 — Senate authorization fight
    30:48 — Gaza ceasefire & ISF plan
    43:00 — Dehumanization, history & U.S. identity

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    54 min
  • Only Two NYPD Cops Went to Afghanistan - He Was One of Them | Tom Smith | Ep. 379

    Only Two NYPD Cops Went to Afghanistan - He Was One of Them | Tom Smith | Ep. 379
    Nov 8 2025
    Retired NYPD detective Tom Smith joins the show to recount three decades on the force — from the crack epidemic and 9/11 to counterterrorism and major international cases. He shares raw stories of trauma, resilience, and redemption, and reflects on the mental toll of policing, the evolution of the job, and his new mission through the Gold Shields podcast.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 – Early Career & NYPD Beginnings
    09:11 – Policing Through the Crack Epidemic
    13:40 – Anti-Crime Unit & First Shootout
    30:11 – Assigned to Robbery Squad & 9/11 Strikes
    39:12 – Joining the Joint Terrorism Task Force
    45:11 – Afghanistan Kidnapping Case
    52:18 – Preventing a School Shooting
    55:46 – Saving an Infant & Memorable Cases
    59:03 – Retirement & Mental Health Reflections
    1:10:49 – Gold Shields Podcast & Closing Thoughts

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    1 h et 30 min
  • Ranger Regiment Platoon Sergeant in Syria and Afghanistan | Les Sandusky (throwback episode)

    Ranger Regiment Platoon Sergeant in Syria and Afghanistan | Les Sandusky (throwback episode)
    Nov 5 2025
    original air date 12/14/22

    Former Ranger Les Sandusky joins the show for a candid, four-hour deep dive into combat, leadership, and life after the Regiment. From firefights in Syria and Iraq to rebuilding purpose after injury and RFS, Les opens up about resilience, loss, and redemption. A raw, unfiltered conversation on what it means to serve — and to find yourself again once the mission ends.

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    00:00 – Early Ranger Life
    23:40 – Combat in Syria & Iraq
    1:05:00 – Mortar Tactics Explained
    1:32:30 – Inside Ranger Culture
    2:03:10 – The DUI & RFS Fallout
    2:45:00 – Injury & Isolation
    3:16:00 – Big Red One Transition
    3:25:00 – Rebuilding a Platoon
    3:34:00 – Live Q&A Segment
    3:43:00 – Transition Out
    3:54:00 – Restoring Rank & Honor
    3:55:30 – Contracting & Closure

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    4 h et 13 min
  • We are Going to Bomb Venezuela | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    We are Going to Bomb Venezuela | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
    Nov 3 2025
    In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss the escalating military presence in Venezuela, exploring the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the legality of military actions, and the potential for regime change. They delve into the constitutional concerns surrounding the War Powers Act, the role of diplomacy, and the political motivations behind military interventions. The conversation also touches on the broader context of drug trafficking and nuclear testing, concluding with reflections on the representation of military actions in cinema.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 Introduction and Context of Venezuela's Situation
    01:57 Military Buildup and Strategic Implications
    05:59 Legal and Constitutional Concerns of Military Action
    10:07 Potential Outcomes and Historical Precedents
    13:54 Distraction or Genuine Threat?
    18:01 Comparative Analysis of Global Authoritarianism
    25:16 The Complexity of U.S. Foreign Policy
    28:22 Nuclear Testing and Its Implications
    34:37 The Impact of Nuclear Warfare
    40:24 Cinematic Representations of War and Intelligence

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    47 min
  • Canadian Special Operations Face Off with ISIS | Sebastian "Butch" Bouchard | Ep. 378

    Canadian Special Operations Face Off with ISIS | Sebastian "Butch" Bouchard | Ep. 378
    Nov 1 2025
    Sebastian Bouchard, a veteran of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR), recounts his 15-year career, beginning with the unit's founding after the infamous Airborne Regiment disbandment and detailing the brutal selection process . His operational history spans night raids in Afghanistan, a chaotic deployment in Libya, and intense close-quarters combat during the 2015 ISIS push in Iraq. Finally, Bouchard shares his post-military struggle with service-related TBI and his success with unconventional medical treatment, which inspired him to found the global risk mitigation firm, the 242 Group.
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    0:00 Start/Origin Story
    4:52 CSOR founded (2006).
    15:02 CSOR Selection difficulty.
    29:36 First deployment: Afghanistan.
    45:04 2011 Libya rapid deployment.
    50:29 Made fake IDs in Libya.
    1:06:11 Commanding Iraq front line.
    1:11:28 Major ISIS breakthrough.
    1:39:41 TBI treatment success.


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    2 h et 5 min
  • From Delta Force Operator to Professional Mercenary | Dale Comstock (throwback episode)

    From Delta Force Operator to Professional Mercenary | Dale Comstock (throwback episode)
    Oct 29 2025
    Original Airdate 6/24/22

    Dale Comstock was the youngest operator in Delta Force when he joined from the 82nd Airborne and was the master breacher on the military's first successful hostage rescue mission, Operation Acid Gambit which rescued Kurt Muse from the clutches of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. Comstock's adventures didn't end when he retired from the Army just before 9/11. He went on the serve as a paramilitary contractor in Afghanistan and then went on to become a mercenary in places like Yemen. On this episode we're going to focus on Dale's post Army life as a security contractor, mercenary, and bodyguard.

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    01:55 Transition to Dale's post-service military career as a paramilitary contractor.
    02:20 Detailed stories about the contracting mission at Barja Matal, Afghanistan.
    15:52 Recounting the moment a Mi-17 helicopter was shot down into the compound's landing zone.
    25:04 Concluding the discussion about the Afghan partners killed after the U.S. withdrawal.
    31:40 The transition to Hollywood and how Dale became a stunt coordinator and met his wife.
    42:00 Detailed discussion of Operation Acid Gambit (The Kurt Muse hostage rescue in Panama).
    1:03:19 Shift to his mercenary in Yemen and the Red Sea.
    1:18:07 The story of being detained and questioned while working in Hong Kong.
    1:30:17 Discussion of his work coaching executives and CEOs and his comparison to the warrior mindset.
    2:15:00 Discussing his overarching philosophy on "The Physics of Success" and his new book.

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    2 h et 39 min