War Was the Easy Part | Eduardo Garduno
Eduardo Garduno recounts his path from a turbulent childhood in Southern California to the 75th Ranger Regiment, with deployments to Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq and combat against ISIS. He also opens up about his difficult transition out of the military, becoming a police officer, struggles with PTSD and alcohol, and the long road toward recovery and writing his memoir.Follow Eduardo here:https://www.instagram.com/eduardo__garduno/Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Cash App ⬇️Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/in49dyw5 #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosuresFor ad free video and audio and access to live streams...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________GRAB JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featuredJack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:13 – Growing Up Poor in Southern California09:10 – Early Hatred of Police & Growing Up Around Crime16:44 – Fighting, Anger & Becoming a Troublemaker28:02 – Getting Arrested for Shoplifting37:17 – High School, Rebellion & His Brother’s Drug Business51:18 – His Brother Gets Busted & Police Raid the Family Home1:00:20 – Deciding to Join the Military1:06:20 – Accidentally Signing an Option 40 Contract1:10:54 – Basic Training, a Dear John Letter & Finding Motivation1:15:33 – Surviving RASP1:19:34 – Arriving at 2nd Ranger Battalion1:27:22 – First Deployment to Afghanistan1:34:33 – Going to Ranger School1:41:48 – Recycles, Peer Evaluations & Eight Months at Ranger School1:53:28 – Finally Earning the Ranger Tab1:57:29 – Deploying to Syria as a Ranger Team Leader2:01:22 – Dropping Mortars on ISIS2:03:14 – When the War Suddenly Became Real2:07:10 – Javelins, Close Calls & Nearly Getting Shot2:10:29 – Taking Incoming Mortar Fire in Syria2:19:09 – Returning Home & Considering Delta Force2:21:05 – Deployment to Iraq With Delta Force2:25:36 – Ranger Shenanigans & Getting in Trouble Overseas2:34:14 – Leaving the Army & Struggling With Alcohol2:38:15 – Becoming a Police Officer2:48:05 – PTSD, Police Culture & Trying to Change the System2:54:37 – Refusing to Give Cops Special Treatment3:01:18 – His First Police Chase Ends in a Rollover3:09:09 – Leaving the Police Department3:11:09 – Recovery, PTSD & Hitting Rock Bottom3:15:18 – Checking Himself Into a VA Psychiatric Ward3:20:19 – Intensive Therapy & Searching for Something That Worked3:21:46 – TMS Treatment & Beginning to Heal3:23:35 – Writing His Memoir as a Way to Understand His Life3:24:15 – Marijuana-Induced Psychosis & Another Psychiatric Hospitalization3:31:41 – Finding a Treatment That Finally Helped3:32:28 – The Demons Within & Looking Forward3:33:28 – Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Inside Delta Force: Afghanistan, Syria & the War on ISIS | Brent Tucker (throwback ep)
Brent Tucker, a 20-year Army Special Operations veteran, takes us through his path from the National Guard and 20th Special Forces Group to Delta Force, including combat in Afghanistan and Syria, getting shot on a mission, and fighting ISIS. He also discusses Delta selection and training, working alongside the SAS, the physical toll of two decades at war, and his life after the military.Grab some FRCC here: https://frccoffee.com/To help support the show and for all bonus content including:-AD FREE AUDIO-AD FREE VIDEO-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse00:00 – Start02:28 – Growing Up & Joining the Army After 9/1109:48 – Fighting to Get Into 20th Special Forces Group16:28 – Becoming an 18 Echo Green Beret23:22 – Bolivia & Getting Sent to Combat Diver School29:25 – Surviving the Hardest Military School of His Career36:32 – Afghanistan With the Commandos43:57 – Operation Bulldog Bite & Rescuing Pinned-Down U.S. Soldiers1:02:29 – A Desperate Call for Help From an Isolated Combat Outpost1:09:14 – Operation Rockstar & Clearing an Enemy-Held Valley1:19:12 – Trying Out for Delta Force & Failing Selection1:26:58 – Making Delta & Going Through OTC1:35:43 – Delta Force Deployments & Getting Shot1:39:53 – Fighting ISIS in Syria1:46:56 – Extreme Long-Range Sniping Against ISIS1:52:36 – The Battle for Raqqa & Returning to HVT Raids1:58:00 – The Deaths of John Dunbar & SAS Operator Matt Tonroe2:04:04 – Injuries, Memory Problems & Knowing It Was Time to Retire2:08:21 – Delta Force Q&A: Selection, Squadron Culture, DEVGRU & SAS2:17:03 – Life After Delta & Training SWAT Teams2:21:02 – Starting First Responder Coffee Company2:24:33 – The Anti-Hero Podcast2:26:26 – The Rob O’Neill / Bin Laden Controversy2:29:41 – Giving First Responders a Platform2:32:55 – Closing Thoughtsoriginal air date 9/22/23Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Defense Alliance: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan &... Iran?! | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the latest Iran developments, including the fight over Hormuz, new U.S. sanctions, China’s role, and whether Iran could really be pulled into a new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan security bloc. We also look at Russia’s growing threat to Europe, Ukraine’s air defense crisis, and what America’s shifting military posture in South Korea could mean for the balance of power in Asia.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:16 – Iran, Hormuz & the Information War02:41 – Are Oil Tankers Actually Getting Through?04:18 – New U.S. Sanctions Target Iran’s Oil Network08:32 – Can China Simply Ignore U.S. Sanctions?13:14 – Iran’s Shadow Fleet Problem16:05 – Iran’s Economy Is Under Massive Pressure20:55 – How Iran Moves Money Around Sanctions25:31 – The Financial Networks Keeping Iran Alive31:03 – Ukraine Is Running Out of Patriot Missiles34:53 – Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan’s New Defense Pact37:37 – Could Iran Actually Join the Alliance?40:36 – Is the Iran Alliance Story an Information Operation?45:32 – Turkey, Israel & the Fight for Regional Influence54:26 – Is Russia Preparing for the Next Phase Against Europe?56:56 – Russia’s Cyber Threat to Europe1:00:10 – How Russia Could Cripple European Infrastructure1:03:02 – U.S. Pullback From South Korea & the Pacific1:10:02 – Could South Korea Pursue Nuclear Weapons?1:12:22 – Why Understanding the Enemy Matters1:15:19 – The Problem With Western Counterinsurgency ThinkingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Inside a Ransom Exchange With Somali Pirates | David Leaning
Dave Leaning recounts his path from the Royal Marines and Afghanistan to the little-seen world of private maritime security and counter-piracy operations off East Africa. He takes us inside ransom deliveries, hostage recoveries, armed encounters with Somali pirates, and the missions that ultimately gave him a sense of closure after war.https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-leaning-04014439Today's Sponsors:Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:12 – Joining the Royal Marines04:01 – Fighting in Afghanistan12:52 – Leaving the Marines & Searching for What’s Next16:20 – The Call That Changed Everything21:14 – A Mysterious Private Security Job27:48 – The Mission: Deliver a Ransom to Somali Pirates33:20 – How Pirate Ransom Negotiations Actually Work40:01 – Heading Into Pirate Waters Seriously Undergunned52:20 – Arriving in Somalia & Meeting the Pirates59:50 – Handing Over the Ransom1:04:13 – 40 Armed Pirates & a Hostage Exchange Going Wrong1:07:29 – A Second Pirate Gang Arrives1:21:03 – Pirates Attack the Tugboats1:28:18 – Life as an Anti-Piracy Contractor1:33:39 – Leading His Own Armed Security Team1:38:22 – Another Pirate Skiff Is Coming Straight for Them1:43:43 – Taking Control Before the Firefight1:50:28 – Opening Fire on the Pirates1:54:47 – Trying to Leave the Security World Behind2:00:15 – His Final Ransom Mission2:10:11 – The Unexpected Happy EndingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
AI: Boom or Doom? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Anthony Vinci joins us to break down the rapidly evolving AI landscape, from China’s growing challenge and the risks of frontier models to surveillance, national security, and the race to control the technology. We also get into the massive spending behind the AI boom, whether current valuations are sustainable, and what happens if the bubble eventually bursts.Anthony's AI company: https://www.vico.io/Anthony's Book:⬇️https://a.co/d/04QQ9KQ7Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start01:15 - Why AI and China Matter03:00 - The Three Types of AI That Could Reshape the World05:20 - How Chinese AI Could Be Used Against Americans07:18 - Open-Weight Models vs. Open Source09:51 - How Dangerous Should Frontier AI Be Allowed to Become?12:54 - Should U.S. Companies Be Allowed to Use DeepSeek?14:16 - AI Surveillance and the Death of Traditional Cover18:10 - How AI Could Transform Intelligence and Targeting20:03 - Why American AI Is So Expensive22:27 - Should Chinese AI Models Be Banned in the U.S.?24:46 - Building an American AI “Walled Garden”29:35 - What Makes Frontier Models So Dangerous?32:06 - Is AI the New Nuclear Revolution?35:43 - Is the AI Danger Narrative Partly Marketing Hype?37:58 - The Trillion-Dollar AI CapEx Question42:13 - What Happens If the AI Bubble Bursts?44:15 - Will AI Companies Eventually Be Nationalized?46:55 - AI, the Pentagon and the Fourth Amendment54:33 - If You Ran U.S. AI Policy, What Would You Do?56:25 - Are AI Companies Overvalued?59:24 - Can the Cost of AI Compute Come Down?1:05:40 - Anthony Vinci on Vico and Predicting the Future1:08:34 - Is AI the Next Cisco Bubble?1:12:48 - Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Is the U.S. Navy About to Break? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
This episode breaks down the growing strain on the U.S. Navy, from conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and America’s shipbuilding problems to what that could mean in a potential Taiwan crisis. The group also covers Israel’s campaign in southern Lebanon, Israeli politics, and reports of possible CIA covert activity tied to drug trafficking around Ecuador and the Galapagos.Mars Men ⬇️https://mengotomars.com/ for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start00:46 - Crisis Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln02:47 - What Life Is Really Like for Enlisted Sailors08:30 - Should Sailors Just “Suck It Up” During War?11:24 - The Navy’s Logistics and Resupply Problem14:23 - Pentagon Response and Congressional Oversight19:40 - Is the U.S. Navy Being Pushed to the Breaking Point?21:07 - What Happens If China Moves on Taiwan Right Now?21:59 - America’s Shipbuilding Crisis vs. China22:43 - Trump’s Plan to Bring Back Steam Catapults24:35 - The Air Force One Decoy Controversy28:37 - Israel’s Destruction of Villages in Southern Lebanon33:08 - Could Israel’s Election Change the Wars in Lebanon and Gaza?39:53 - Israeli Settlers and the West Bank Crisis41:22 - CIA Operations and the Galapagos Controversy44:48 - Why Current Covert Operations Should Stay Secret50:43 - CIA Legal Oversight and Questions About Drone Strikes54:20 - Why Covert Action Always Seems to Leak57:14 - Closing ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
The Coast Guard Unit That Hunted Drug Traffickers | Giuseppe Weller
Giuseppe Weller recounts the little-known story of the Coast Guard’s Drug Interdiction Assist Team, which worked alongside the DEA in South America conducting riverine missions, training local forces, and helping destroy cocaine labs and airstrips. He also discusses Ranger School, hunting traffickers in Bolivia, the eventual shutdown of the unit, and how that experience led him into a career in undercover and organized-crime investigations.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Mars Men⬇️For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/PrizePicks ⬇️Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TEAMHOUSE and use code TEAMHOUSE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________GRAB JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featuredJack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start01:19 - Growing Up and Joining the Coast Guard07:44 - Joining the Coast Guard’s Secretive Drug Interdiction Unit09:28 - Why the Coast Guard Was Sent Into South America12:23 - Ranger School and the DIAT Training Pipeline16:54 - Preparing for the Drug War in Bolivia20:23 - Arriving in Bolivia After a Massive Drug Raid26:39 - Riverine Operations Deep in the Amazon29:38 - Blowing Up Cocaine Labs and Airstrips31:27 - Hunting One of Bolivia’s Top Drug Traffickers38:45 - Washington Starts Restricting the Mission46:31 - Was the Drug War Actually Working?55:26 - Coast Guard Operations Across Latin America57:47 - The Beginning of the End for the DIAT1:04:49 - Leaving the Coast Guard for Law Enforcement1:17:06 - From Stolen Cars to a Philadelphia Mob CaseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
How Bad Intelligence Helped Sell the Iraq War | Luis Rueda (throwback episode)
original air date - 01/19/24Former CIA officer Luis Rueda reflects on a career that took him from fleeing Castro’s Cuba to covert operations in Central America, Grenada, the drug war, Iraq, and eventually serving as Chief of Station in New Delhi. He also breaks down the failures behind the Iraq War, the reality of intelligence work, and what decades in the CIA taught him about power, policy, and counterintelligence.Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse00:00 - Start01:07 - Growing Up in Cuba and Fleeing After the Bay of Pigs03:50 - Being Recruited by the CIA07:07 - Training at the CIA’s Farm13:28 - The CIA and the Invasion of Grenada24:39 - CIA Operations in Central America39:44 - The CIA’s War on Drug Cartels50:17 - Cuban Intelligence Tries to Recruit Him55:14 - Eastern European Intelligence Operations After the Cold War1:01:23 - Running CIA Operations Against Iraq1:09:00 - Rumsfeld, General Franks and the Iraq War Plan1:18:09 - The Intelligence Behind Iraq’s WMD Claims1:28:51 - Chief of Station in New Delhi1:37:07 - India, China and the Fight for the Indian Ocean1:52:12 - Counterintelligence and Becoming Permanently ParanoidBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Iran War Update & Is Cuba Really Next? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
This episode breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. munitions shortages, covert action, and growing unrest inside Iran. The group also discusses the CIA’s new Cuba task force, the strengths of European intelligence services, and why Ukraine may be in a stronger position than the headlines suggest.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start01:23 - Iran Negotiations and the End of the Ceasefire06:19 - Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz08:04 - America’s Munitions Shortage and War Planning13:03 - Iran Is Becoming More Emboldened17:45 - Can the U.S. Still Fight Two Wars at Once?19:46 - Armed Resistance and Insurgent Groups Inside Iran25:22 - CIA Covert Action and Arming Iran’s Opposition26:22 - How the CIA and Special Forces Used Kurdish Militias in Iraq30:49 - Mossad Leadership Purge After the Iran War33:18 - Ranking Europe’s Best Intelligence Services34:12 - British and French Intelligence Operations40:00 - CIA Creates a New Cuba Task Force44:25 - Cuba’s Intelligence Service vs. the CIA48:38 - Ukraine Is Stopping the Russian Advance51:25 - Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
From Special Forces to an Outlaw Motorcycle Club | Kenny Robertson
Kenny Robertson reflects on his career from the Marine Corps and 101st Airborne to 5th Special Forces Group, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, and Ukraine. He also discusses the toll of years in combat, his struggles after leaving the military, and how psychedelic medicine led him to create Waypoint 6 to help other veterans.https://www.waypoint6.com/https://www.instagram.com/waypoint_six/Today's Sponsors:Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start02:24 - Growing Up and Joining the Marine Corps04:59 - Reenlisting After 9/1107:38 - OIF 1 with the 101st Airborne12:28 - Blackhawk Door Gunner and Two Hard Landings18:48 - Discovering Special Forces20:04 - Becoming an 18D Special Forces Medic27:45 - Training Partner Forces in Lebanon37:44 - Deploying to Afghanistan40:52 - QRF Mission Turns Into a Major Firefight44:06 - Performing Emergency Surgery Under Fire50:13 - A Nine-Hour Firefight and the Reality of Combat55:04 - Talking a Teammate Out of Suicide57:39 - Drugs, Addiction and Special Operations1:08:03 - Becoming an 18D Instructor1:19:08 - Rebuilding the Special Operations Medic Course1:29:38 - Leaving Special Forces After 22 Years1:31:09 - Getting Deep Into the Outlaw Motorcycle Club World1:43:07 - The Double Homicide That Changed Everything1:50:48 - Going to Ukraine After the Russian Invasion2:02:58 - Targeted by a Russian Tank2:11:58 - Alcohol, Drugs and Hitting Bottom2:18:01 - Discovering Psychedelic Medicine2:24:43 - 5-MeO-DMT and Ego Death2:37:59 - Creating Waypoint 6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
RANGER, RRC (JSOC), OMEGA Team Operator | Mike Edwards (throwback episode)
original airdate: 10/20/23Mike Edwards recounts his journey from the conventional Army to the 75th Ranger Regiment and the Regimental Reconnaissance Company (RRC), sharing stories from combat in Iraq, clandestine reconnaissance missions, and years spent leading and training some of the military's most elite units. He also reflects on Project Exodus Relief, the challenges of transitioning out of the military, and how faith helped him overcome the personal struggles that followed his servicehelp support the show:https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse00:00 - Start01:27 - Growing Up in Alabama03:24 - Mechanized Infantry and Plans for Special Forces06:00 - Korea and the Impact of 9/1108:36 - Choosing the Ranger Regiment09:50 - Almost Getting Dropped from RIP11:26 - Arriving at Ranger Battalion13:41 - The Smoke Grenade Incident16:03 - Life in the Ranger Mortar Platoon19:59 - Leading Raids in Iraq21:33 - The Tal Afar Firefight29:36 - Sponsor Break32:29 - Discovering Regimental Reconnaissance Company34:18 - The Omega Program35:59 - RRC Selection and Training37:05 - 40-Mile Infiltrations with 100-Pound Rucks41:08 - Life Inside RRC43:19 - What RRC Actually Does45:04 - RRC Becomes a National-Level Asset46:02 - Training the Afghan Reconnaissance Unit47:17 - Dead Drops and Tradecraft in Afghanistan50:04 - How the Afghan Reconnaissance Program Worked55:45 - Working Through Afghan Proxies56:22 - Low-Visibility Missions and Nighttime Raids58:19 - Learning Dari for Battlefield Interrogations1:01:04 - Creating Project Exodus Relief1:03:47 - The Afghans Left Behind1:06:51 - Escaping Afghanistan and Human Trafficking1:10:14 - Afghan Commandos at the Southern Border1:13:31 - Moral Injury After the Afghanistan Withdrawal1:16:07 - Life for Former Afghan Special Operators1:18:18 - Afghan Commandos Joining the Taliban or Resistance1:20:44 - Wagner Group Recruiting Afghan Commandos1:21:35 - The American Allegedly Recruiting for Wagner1:24:12 - A Missed Opportunity for Covert Afghan Units1:26:07 - Life After Military Service1:27:20 - Protecting Madonna1:28:29 - Finding Missing and Trafficked People1:31:29 - Finding Purpose After the Military1:33:26 - Anger, Addiction, and Nearly Taking His Own Life1:35:04 - How Studying the Bible Changed Him1:38:52 - PTSD, TBI, and Veteran Suicide1:42:06 - Why Veterans Need Buddy Checks1:44:04 - The Turning Point in His Recovery1:46:02 - Psychedelic Therapy and Faith1:52:08 - The Difficult Transition Out of Special Operations1:56:55 - Audience Questions1:58:52 - RRC Selection Compared to Delta Force2:01:03 - Shooting and Training Inside RRC2:03:19 - RRC vs. Other Reconnaissance Units2:07:02 - A Possible Hypersonic Aircraft Encounter2:11:29 - How the Omega Program Worked2:18:44 - Military Freefall from 35,000 Feet2:22:19 - The MP7 and Special Operations Weapons2:24:31 - Closing RemarksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Trump's Bluff Went Nowhere (Iran War Update) | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
As reports of a much larger U.S. military campaign against Iran emerged, the Trump administration abruptly paused the strikes and shifted back toward diplomacy. We break down whether the threat of escalation was a negotiating strategy, why sanctions continue to fail, Iran's asymmetric advantages, dwindling U.S. missile stockpiles, and what happens next in one of the world's most dangerous conflicts.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start02:42 – Why Sanctions Keep Failing Against Iran06:48 – How the IRGC Beats Western Economic Pressure12:22 – Can Diplomacy Ever Work with Tehran Again?16:00 – Was the Massive U.S. Strike Threat a Bluff?18:23 – Saudi Arabia's Push to Stop a Wider War20:59 – The Credibility Problem Facing the Trump Administration23:26 – America's Last Truly Successful War?24:33 – China's Soft Power vs. America's Hard Power27:12 – What Happens if the U.S. Hits Iran's Infrastructure?31:44 – Iran's Asymmetric Strategy Is Working36:49 – Are We Running Out of Patriot Missiles?41:31 – Is the War Being Used to Move Financial Markets?47:50 – Predictions: Where Does This Conflict Go Next?51:07 – Turkey's Rising Influence & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Inside the SAS w/ SAS Operator Jay Morton
Jay Morton discusses his career in the British Parachute Regiment and the Special Air Service (SAS), including deployments to Afghanistan, the challenges of SAS selection, and the realities of life in one of the world's premier special operations units. He also reflects on his transition to civilian life, climbing Mount Everest, and the lessons he's carried with him since leaving the military.https://www.instagram.com/jay__morton/?hl=enhttps://www.deltathreeoscar.com/Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start01:32 - Why He Joined the British Parachute Regiment05:00 - Inside British Paratrooper Selection10:20 - First Deployment to Afghanistan14:17 - First Major Firefight17:42 - Surviving Sangin Valley22:39 - How Combat Changes You25:19 - Coming Home from War31:01 - The Hidden Cost of Special Operations35:04 - Deciding to Attempt SAS Selection37:25 - The Brutal SAS Selection Process44:01 - Breaking His Back During Selection48:47 - Escape & Evasion & Interrogation52:14 - Becoming an SAS Operator59:12 - Life Inside the SAS1:01:24 - Hunting Taliban IED Networks1:04:13 - HALO Jumps into Afghanistan1:10:48 - Hunting High-Value Targets1:13:01 - Was the Afghanistan War Worth It?1:17:55 - Covert Deployments Around the World1:24:30 - Leaving the SAS Behind1:32:01 - Building a New Life After the Military1:37:43 - Climbing Mount Everest1:43:43 - The World's Greatest MountainsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Can the U.S. Win a War in the Pacific Against China? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We sit down with former U.S. Navy submariner and defense analyst Thomas Shugart to examine the rapidly shifting military balance between the United States and China, from Taiwan invasion planning and shipbuilding to missile stockpiles and the future of Indo-Pacific deterrence. We also explore whether America is prepared for a prolonged conflict with China and why Beijing may be far closer to that goal than many realize.Find Tom here:https://x.com/tshugart3?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-shugart-703079114https://thomasshugart.substack.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Jack's new book:⬇️https://a.co/d/0gywUGvnFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start01:50 China's Military Pressure Is Increasing, Not Slowing03:38 Why the PLA Is Building a Different Military Than America's07:18 Does China's Lack of Combat Experience Matter?10:41 Why Hasn't China Invaded Taiwan Yet?13:58 Would the U.S. Actually Defend Taiwan?17:32 Can Diplomacy Reduce the Risk of War?20:21 The First & Second Island Chains Explained25:27 China's Special Operations and Fifth Column Threat Inside Taiwan28:04 Rare Earth Minerals, Seabed Mining & Military-Civil Fusion30:58 America's Shipbuilding Problem in a Long War34:01 China's Military Doctrine and "Active Defense"39:04 Can the Pentagon Innovate Fast Enough?43:15 China's Allies, Overseas Bases & Global Logistics48:29 Missile Stockpiles, Air Defenses & Preparing for a Pacific WarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Iran Knows America Is Running Out of Missiles | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the latest phase of the U.S.-Iran war, from dwindling interceptor stockpiles and the fight over the Strait of Hormuz to Iran’s nuclear leverage and the limits of American military power. We also examine Ukraine’s attacks on Russian supply ships bound for Iran, growing anger across the Middle East, and whether smarter sanctions, covert action, and diplomacy can still bring the war to an end.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start02:20 – Can the United States Still Win This War?05:29 – The Nightmare of Attacking Pickaxe Mountain09:02 – Why Military Force Cannot Reopen the Strait of Hormuz11:08 – Strangling the IRGC’s Money and Supply Lines13:31 – America’s Dangerous Missile and Munitions Shortage17:53 – Iran Wants a Nuclear Weapon—and Holds the Leverage22:53 – Risking American Pilots as Advanced Weapons Run Low25:15 – How the Midterms Could Decide the Iran War27:49 – Anger and Anxiety Across the Middle East32:22 – The Confusing US–Saudi Nuclear Agreement40:36 – Dysfunction Inside the National Security Process46:05 – Ukraine Attacks Russian Supply Ships Bound for Iran48:13 – A Smarter Strategy for Breaking the Iranian Regime56:13 – Inside Andy Milburn’s New Book on the Gaza WarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
20 Years at War: A Ranger Regiment Story | Luis Saucedo
Luis Saucedo recounts his journey from the streets of Baghdad to high-value target raids in Afghanistan as a sniper in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He shares stories of brutal firefights, near-death experiences, and life inside one of America’s most elite combat units. Luis also reflects on the injury that ended his career, the difficult transition out of the military, and his new mission helping veterans rediscover purpose and brotherhood.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Stash ⬇️https://www.stash.com/HOUSE for 15% off your monthly subscription or 30% off your annual subscription.GLD ⬇️https://www.gld.com/code "teamhouse" for 40% your first orderQuince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns For ad free video and audio and access to live streams...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________GRAB JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featuredJack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start01:02 – How 9/11 Put Him on the Path to War05:57 – Iraq in 2004: Welcome to the Wild West13:00 – Baghdad During the Bloodiest Years of the War17:48 – The Night Their Outpost Was Nearly Overrun23:12 – The Haunted Iraqi Base No One Wanted to Enter31:15 – The Brutal Moment That Pushed Him Toward Regiment40:58 – From Ranger Selection Straight Into Combat42:41 – Surviving the Ruthless Culture of Ranger Regiment50:29 – Brawls, Booze and Life Behind the Brown Fence01:07:16 – Inside the Ranger Sniper Selection Process01:15:31 – Hunting High-Value Targets as a Ranger Sniper01:31:05 – When the Afghanistan War Began Feeling Pointless01:34:50 – Learning He Wasn’t as Good a Shooter as He Thought01:40:18 – Inside the Army’s Controversial SFAB Experiment01:53:21 – Running Sources and Watching Spies in Kurdistan02:01:29 – The Injury That Ended His Military Career02:10:08 – Turning Combat Veterans Into School Protectors02:17:31 – Why So Many Veterans Struggle After Leaving02:26:50 – Rebuilding the Brotherhood After the WarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
How America Went Blind in Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
This week we trace four decades of American intelligence failure in Iran, from the 1953 CIA coup against Mossadegh through the 1979 embassy takeover that wiped out our human network overnight. Jonathan Hackett walks us through Stuxnet, the JCPOA, the 2019 rollup of our entire asset network, and why we're now dependent on Israeli intelligence to tell us what's happening underground.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Jack's new book:⬇️https://a.co/d/0gywUGvnFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 - Start02:04 - Before 1953: the Qajars, the Constitutional Revolution, and Sykes-Picot09:07 - Why Iranians haven't ruled themselves since Islam arrived12:42 - Operation Ajax: Mossadegh nationalizes the oil and the CIA moves in18:02 - Khomeini in exile: tapes, France, and the promises he made20:38 - The MEK, Jundallah, and the separatist groups nobody agrees with28:31 - Would removing the regime plunge Iran into civil war?34:13 - The Shah's Westernization push and the rise of Shia fanaticism40:16 - 1979: the embassy, the shredded documents, and losing every asset43:52 - Saddam's invasion is what made the revolution real46:42 - Backing both sides: the US strategy in the Iran-Iraq war50:35 - Iran-Contra and Operation Eagle Claw53:09 - Hezbollah's real origins: Berkeley, Amal, and the Israeli occupation01:02:38 - A.Q. Khan, Israel's undeclared arsenal, and the 2003 nuclear announcement01:09:31 - Stuxnet: five countries, a USB drive, and jumping the air gap01:14:20 - Building the JCPOA and what Trump's withdrawal actually accomplished01:19:39 - 2019: how the entire US spy network in Iran was rolled up01:22:50 - Why we went in this time, and the eight men in the room01:29:19 - No end state: where this leaves us and why carriers can't secure HormuzBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Inside the Special Forces Crisis Response Team | Dave Harris
We speak with retired Green Beret Dave Harris about his path from the 82nd Airborne to 3rd Special Forces Group, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Africa. We also get into Special Forces selection, crisis-response missions, CQB training, and how he transitioned into training law enforcement after leaving the Army.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"VanMan ⬇️Go to https://vanman.shop/teamhouse26 and use code TEAMHOUSE26 for 15%off your first order.For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start00:56 — Growing Up in Richmond, California02:29 — Black Hawk Down and Joining the Army05:05 — Arriving at the 82nd Airborne During the Iraq War07:03 — Deciding to Attempt Special Forces Selection10:11 — SFAS and the “Never Quit” Mentality14:06 — Becoming an 18 Bravo in 3rd Special Forces Group16:24 — Training Pakistani Special Operations Forces19:27 — Accused of Plotting to Assassinate Pakistan’s President20:52 — Transitioning Into Advanced Special Operations22:32 — Afghanistan, Human Intelligence, and Building a Remote Base26:21 — Rocket Attacks on the Afghan Fire Base30:03 — Developing a Strategic Source in Afghanistan31:30 — Returning to Afghanistan With Almost No Dwell Time34:29 — Green-on-Blue Attacks and the Reality of Combat37:30 — The Path Into the Crisis Response Force43:50 — Joining the CRF and Training for Hostage Rescue49:10 — Taking Over the Africa Crisis Response Mission59:56 — Deploying Into a Civil War to Protect an Embassy01:06:32 — Planning Emergency Operations in Nigeria01:12:49 — Teaching Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat01:16:35 — Leaving the Army and Training With Vortex Optics01:20:12 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Dave HarrisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Ceasefire with Iran...What's That? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
We break down the renewed fighting with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and whether the U.S. has any realistic military or diplomatic path forward. We also get into NATO, Ukraine’s air defense needs, the defense industrial base, and why America keeps spending more while producing less.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseMarc's new article:https://engelsbergideas.com/author/sam-worby-marc-polymeropoulos/Subscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.social00:00 – Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham04:44 – Iran Escalates Attacks Across the Middle East07:19 – Is U.S. Deterrence Against Iran Failing?09:04 – Can Military Force Reopen the Strait of Hormuz?12:30 – Iran’s Leadership Divide and Nuclear Ambitions14:10 – What Military Options Does the U.S. Have?16:19 – The Danger of Targeting Iran’s Leadership19:09 – Iranian Threats Against President Trump21:02 – Air Force One, Security Threats, and Intelligence22:27 – What Happens With Iran After the Midterms?24:25 – Intelligence Leadership and the New DNI Confirmation Hearing25:17 – Will America’s Allies Help Against Iran?31:03 – Building an International Coalition to Pressure Iran34:06 – How a Maritime Coalition Could Isolate Iran37:43 – Bears, Bison, Moose, and Surviving Montana41:35 – Could Ukraine Produce Its Own Patriot Missiles?42:53 – Why Time May Be Running Out for Putin45:22 – Is America Running Out of Missiles?46:28 – The Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Defense Spending Problem47:52 – Why the U.S. Defense Industry Is So Slow to Innovate50:47 – Can Congress Pass the Massive Defense Budget?52:23 – The Pentagon’s “Budget Dust” Problem53:01 – Final Thoughts and ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Inside the FBI's Hunt for a Russian Mole | Wayne Barnes
We speak with retired FBI agent Wayne Barnes about his career in counterintelligence, from undercover work with the Black Panthers and a hidden Nixon assassination plot to debriefing Cold War defectors and recruiting Soviet intelligence officers. We also dig into his book A Traitor in the FBI, the hunt for a Russian mole inside the Bureau, and the tradecraft, deception, and lucky breaks that shaped the case.Grab Wayne's book "A Traitor in the FBI: The Hunt for a Russian Mole"https://a.co/d/06ffYkg0Find Wayne here:https://www.waynebarneswriting.com/Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Stash ⬇️https://www.stash.com/HOUSE for 15% off your monthly subscription or 30% off your annual subscription.GLD ⬇️https://www.gld.com/code "teamhouse" for 40% your first orderQuince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns For ad free video and audio and access to live streams...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________GRAB JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featuredJack Murphy's book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start01:16 — Debriefing Cold War Defectors02:28 — Wayne Barnes’ Origin Story07:13 — Penn State, Villanova, and the Road to the FBI14:08 — Early FBI Career Before Quantico17:39 — The Undercover Black Panther Operation26:38 — The Compton Vetting Test29:52 — Bill Cosby, Backstopping, and the Cover Story31:23 — George H.W. Bush and the UN Recognition Play35:59 — The Hidden Nixon Assassination Plot39:22 — Debriefing Defectors and the CIA-FBI Divide42:49 — Ion Pacepa and the Romanian Intelligence Collapse45:33 — Courtship: CIA and FBI Working Together48:08 — Country Music, Cover Legends, and Recruiting Soviets53:06 — The FBI Mole Hunt Begins59:21 — The Mission: Get a Russian to Identify the Mole01:04:25 — Robert Hanssen, Breach, and What the Movie Missed01:07:03 — Setting the Stage at the Santa Monica Film Festival01:11:17 — Hollywood Help, Polly Platt, and Backstopping Ivan01:20:03 — Staging the First Visual Contact01:25:43 — Who “Ivan” Was and Why He Mattered01:28:58 — The Poolside Setup That Made Contact Possible01:35:35 — Why Cold Pitches Don’t Work01:42:24 — What Happened After Ivan Pointed Out the Photo01:48:38 — Brian Kelley, False Leads, and Dead Drop Maps01:52:52 — Why the Case Almost Disappeared01:58:23 — Robert Redford, Three Days of the Condor, and Real-World Fallout02:06:37 — What Spy Movies Get Wrong02:09:01 — A Traitor in the FBI and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
The Team House is a long-form, fiercely apolitical national security podcast hosted by Jack Murphy, featuring special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, frontline reporters, and guests who have never spoken publicly before. It delivers deep-dive conversations on conflict, tradecraft, and the forces shaping the world, alongside the sister show Eyes On Geopolitics hosted by Mick Mulroy, Andy Milburn, and Jason Lyons, focused on breaking down current geopolitical events and what they mean for national security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
