Podcast Episodes

272: What are TTPs?

Season 2 Episode 146

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The acronym TTP refers to Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. While these terms are most at home in military situations, we're seeing more than just soldiers implement them. In this e…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

271: Dead Warrior Society: Rangers, Green Berets: Correcting Special Operations History

Season 2 Episode 145

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Both Rangers and Green Berets point to Robert Rogers as a figurehead of their history. But in today's conflicts, they perform considerably different roles. Where the current Ranger Bat…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

270: Bible Salesmen

Season 2 Episode 144

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Is it immoral for a brand to sell a Bible? 
Does our answer change within the context of Gun Culture? 

As we witness a revival of Faith in this loosely-bordered community, we watch as th…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

269: The Gluttony of Taste

Season 2 Episode 143

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The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis presents the interaction between demons and humans from the point of view of a senior devil in Hell's administration. The novel consists of a serie…

Published on 5 months ago

268: The SIG Controversy and its Consequences

Season 2 Episode 143

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Beyond the bottom line, the latest statements by SIG Sauer regarding the P320 failed to reduce talk around the pistol, instead inviting more criticism. While there may be another story…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

267: The 80/20 Rule for Training

Season 2 Episode 142

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I find it unabashedly funny when people argue passionately over what they should or shouldn't train, especially when we all know neither party is practicing what they preach. The drama…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

266: If You're Going to Face the Darkness, You Better Carry the Light

Season 2 Episode 141

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Beneath the surface, there's a battle between light and dark. Those on the surface feel the consequences, without knowing what is going on beneath. But there comes a time when men must…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

265: SHOT SHOW 2025 Summary and Evaluation

Season 2 Episode 140

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SHOT SHOW: Where those not at the show want to be, and those at the show want to go home.
Not really, but it's funny. Laugh with me.

This year at SHOT SHOW 2025, we noticed a different…

Published on 7 months ago

264: No Third Option: Leadership or Abdication with Dr. Joe Rigney

Season 2 Episode 139

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In his book, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage, Dr. Joe Rigney states that one of the first responsibilities of a leader is to determine what is and what is not the mission. In this wo…

Published on 7 months ago

263: Ranger Battalion, War Doctrine, and Process First with SFC Mike Meegan

Season 2 Episode 138

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The U.S. Army Ranger Battalion demands a constant pursuit of excellence and it comes at a cost to the individual. Few will know the cross pressure of desiring to go back to the aggress…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago