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  • 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 hrs and 13 mins
  • 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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    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 mins
  • 48 Hour Insane Firefight Against ISIS | Sebastian "Butch" Bouchard | Ep. 377

    48 Hour Insane Firefight Against ISIS | Sebastian "Butch" Bouchard | Ep. 377
    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 hrs and 5 mins
  • 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 hrs and 39 mins
  • Is the U.S. Actually Going to Attack Venezuela? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    Is the U.S. Actually Going to Attack Venezuela? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode of Eyes On Geopolitics, Dee, Andy, Mick, and Jack discuss the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on Venezuela's military situation, U.S. foreign policy, and the implications of military actions. They explore the complexities of regime change, the legal and ethical considerations of military engagement, and the public's perception of foreign interventions. The conversation also touches on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved in these conflicts.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 Start
    00:57 Venezuela: Military Presence and Drug Trafficking
    05:29 Regime Change: The Case for Action
    08:31 The Complexity of U.S. Foreign Policy
    10:40 Military Strategy and Covert Operations
    12:13 Legal and Ethical Implications of Military Action
    14:51 Economic Factors and U.S. Interests in Venezuela
    16:53 The Role of Congress in Military Decisions
    18:54 Public Perception of Military Engagements
    20:31 The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
    23:43 Ukraine: Military Support and Strategy
    56:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Navy SEAL, Homicide Detective, & Secret Service Agent | Frank Larkin | Ep. 377

    Navy SEAL, Homicide Detective, & Secret Service Agent | Frank Larkin | Ep. 377
    Oct 25 2025
    Frank Larkin recounts his long career path from Navy SEAL and Secret Service agent to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, including a gripping personal account of his actions at the World Trade Center on 9/11. However, the central theme is the tragic story of his son, Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, who took his own life after years of struggling with undiagnosed symptoms. This led to the discovery of severe microscopic brain injury (TBI) from repeated blast exposure, which had been misdiagnosed as PTSD. Larkin now advocates to force the DoD and VA to prioritize TBI research and unite biological injury diagnosis with mental health treatment to protect the "thinking warrior brain."LINKS⬇️Troop's First Foundation to assist active duty and veterans and National Warrior Call "Defeat Isolation" campaignwww.troopsfirstfoundation.orgwww.warriorcall.orgVets 4 Warriors veteran helpline staffed by vets 24/7www.vets4warriors.comHome Base veteran diagnostic treatment program www.homebase.orgBoulder Crest - Warrior Path post-traumatic growth programwww.bouldercrest.orgTragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) addressing the impact of suicidewww.taps.orgMarcus Institute for Brain Health diagnostic treatment programwww.medschool.cuanschutz.edu/mibhCohen Veterans Network for mental health carewww.cohenveteransnetwork.orgCenter for Brain Health - University of Texas at Dallaswww.centerforbrainhealth.orgInvisible Wounds Foundation (IWF)www.invisiblewounds.orgHeadStong Project treating PTSD and other veteran mental health challengeswww.theheadstrongproject.orgToday's sponsors GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! CovePure ⬇️use link https://covepure.com/teamFor $200 off!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___________________________________________________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=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start13:26 Career shift: from Navy SEALs to law enforcement.21:25 Career shift: joining the Secret Service (federal service).30:01 Focus on the Secret Service's financial crimes and intelligence mission.33:51 Detailed account begins: Frank's experience at the World Trade Center on 9/11.58:56 End of 9/11 crisis: struggle to contact his family.1:05:10 Ryan Larkin's pivotal decision to enlist and pursue SEAL training.1:33:32 Shift to Ryan's struggle with mental and cognitive symptoms (misdiagnosed as PTSD).1:52:14 Definitive diagnosis: severe microscopic brain injury (IAS) from blast exposure.2:03:19 Call for fundamental change: unifying biological (TBI) and mental health treatment.2:10:12 Discussion shifts to immediate prevention efforts and training changes.2:22:19 Conclusion on solutions: why private sector/academia must lead the TBI solution.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six | Matthew Cole (throwback ep)

    Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six | Matthew Cole (throwback ep)
    Oct 22 2025
    Original airdate 3/11/22

    The Navy SEALs are, for most Americans, the ultimate heroes. Their 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden was celebrated as a victory in the War on Terror. Former SEALs rake in thousands of dollars as leadership consultants for American corporations. And young men who want to join the military dream of serving in their elite ranks.
    But as recent revelations have shown, the SEALs have lost their bearings. In Code Over Country, investigative journalist Matthew A. Cole tells the story of the most celebrated SEAL unit, SEAL Team 6, revealing the dark, troubling pattern of war crimes and deep moral rot hidden behind the heroic narratives. From their origins during the World War II and their first test during the Vietnam War, the SEALs were trained to be specialized killers with short missions. But as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan turned into the endless War on Terror, their carefully-managed violence spiraled out of control. Drawing on years of reporting, Cole follows SEAL Team 6's history, the high-level decisions that unleashed their violence, and the coverups that prevented their crimes from coming to light. Code Over Country is a much-needed reckoning with the unchecked power of the military -- and the harms enacted by and upon soldiers in our name.

    Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six
    https://www.amazon.com/Code-Over-Country-Tragedy-Corruption/dp/1568589050

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    01:04 Defining "Code Over Country" (Code of Silence)
    15:32 Origins of SEAL "Pirate Culture"
    31:01 The "Warrior Class" and Accountability Failure
    1:00:15 Commander Howard and Hatchet Desecration
    1:56:06 Melgar Murder: Immediate Cover-up Focus
    2:02:01 Reasons for OBL Mission Selection
    2:04:09 Importance of ROE and the "Gray Shoot" Standard
    2:20:51 Dropping CQD Training and Ethical Screening
    2:27:38 Slabinski Award Signaling "The Cover-up Wins"
    2:29:02 The Core Problem: Lack of Internal Accountability

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Ceasefire in Gaza is Over & Venezuela on the Brink | EYES ON GEOPOLTICS

    Ceasefire in Gaza is Over & Venezuela on the Brink | EYES ON GEOPOLTICS
    Oct 20 2025
    In this episode, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the collapsing ceasefire in Gaza, the complexities of internal politics in the region, and the potential for U.S. military action in Venezuela. They also delve into the role of the CIA in covert operations and the ongoing discussions surrounding military support for Ukraine. The conversation highlights the humanitarian crises resulting from these conflicts and the intricate web of international relations at play.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 Start
    01:11 The Gaza Conflict: Ceasefire Breakdown and Humanitarian Crisis
    05:56 The Role of Hamas and the Future of Gaza
    11:46 Venezuela: U.S. Military Presence and Potential Regime Change
    31:20 The Complexity of Autocracy vs. Democracy
    33:06 Hypothetical CIA Strategies for Maduro
    36:08 International Implications of Targeted Actions
    42:15 Zelensky's Visit to the White House
    49:17 Negotiation Strategies and Consequences for Russia

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    57 mins