Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Stefano Ritondale - who goes by @All_Source_News on Twitter - is the Chief Intelligence Officer of Artorias, an AI driven intelligence company. Stefano has been focused on Mexican cartel operations, and the dynamics at play between the various factions & groups. In this episode, we discuss an ongoing "civil war" occuring within the groups. Follow Stefano on X here: https://x.com/All_Source_News Suppor...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!Dmitry Grozoubinski is a former Australian diplomat, and the author of the book "Why Politicians Lie About Trade". Ukrainian born, he served on the MH17 taskforce in Kyiv in 2014, and has been a vocal commentator on the war since the renewed invasion in 2022.Support the showAbout the host:Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and spent several...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!Ethan Brown is a United States Air Force veteran, having served with distinction for 11 years and multiple combat deployments as a special operations forward air controller. After leaving the service, he serves as a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress, a non-partisan policy think tank in Washington D.C. He is the author of the “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target” book tri...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!I sat down with Tetyana, a Ukrainian-American who is an award-winning author and a multi-lingual translator and who has spent 20+ years in the media and creative industries. While she has also wrote as a freelance writer and editor for magazines/newspapers, she currently works as a historical fiction author. Her latest book, 'The Child of Ukraine' was released in July 2023. She has performed translation duties for Frontline PBS, Ne...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On this episode, I sat down with Steve and Nate, twin brothers separated by church and tradition. They recently released a book titled "Men Of God Men Of War": two journeys, two stories - and one shared vision. Nate learned his lessons through war and conflict; Steve learned his lessons through the twisting of faith.If interested in purchasing their book, it is available on Amazon (this episode is not sponsored): https://www.amazon...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On the latest episode, I chatted with Sergeant Major Jason Baker. Baker is a seasoned Public Affairs Soldier who has spent half his 24-year-long Army career supporting Airborne and Special Operations units. As a flailing fine art photography major in college, he was an unlikely recruit but, an impromptu call from a recruiter changed his life trajectory. A year later he would find himself deployed to Afghanistan and later Iraq. He i...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On Episode 10, I had the chance to sit down with Chuck Ritter. Chuck is on year 25 of service with the U.S. Army. A former infantrymen, Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, Intel Sergeant, Team Sergeant, and current Deputy Commandant for the Army Special Warfare School. He has served in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.Twitter: @Chuck_Ritter92 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4Hc8cA7jwanKhkU4bed6Bw Suppo...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On episode 8, I spoke with Justin, a former Marine/Army officer who currently serves as the Associate Director for Outreach & Veteran Engagement at the Virginia based non-profit, Iraqi Children Foundation.The 501c3 is focused on intervening with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by criminals, traffickers, and extremists.Website: www.iraqichildren.orgTwitter: @ ir...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On episode 7, I sit down with two members of the United States Marine Corps to analyze and discuss a recent video provided by the 47th "Magura" Brigade in Ukraine. We also discussed some of the changes coming for the Marines, and how that may impact future conflicts.Video discussed during the chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk5OG6JYmfILiberty Ukraine: https://www.libertyukraine.org/(Opinions do not represent those of the DoD ...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On Episode 6, I sat down with a good friend of mine who goes by the name of Kyle, or "Kai". Kyle is a sushi chef & content creator. He also brews his own mead in his spare time, called "Aesir's Delight", which is inspired by Norse traditions.Please note that there is adult language in this episode.Support the showAbout the host:Ian is a United States Army Officer, commissioning as a Combat Engineer. He has experience in Iraq, A...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On Episode 5, I talked with Kim & Karli; two active duty Army Field Artillery officers. On this episode, we talked about the recent New Yorker/Task & Purpose article discussing "bulletproof bras", as well as some of the experiences they've had as two women in combat arms job.(Opinions do not represent those of the DoD or any other government organization.)Support the showAbout the host:Ian is a United States Army Offic...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On Episode 4, I bring on two of my NCO's that deployed with me to Syria. We discuss some of the funnier parts of deployment, but also some of the more impactful moments that are still with us today. We openly discuss adult topics as well as traumatic events. NOTE: This is a 2 part episode.Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfhDErq8pdU&t=1356sSupport the showAbout the host:Ian is a United States Army Officer, commi...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On Episode 4, I bring on two of my NCO's that deployed with me to Syria. We discuss some of the funnier parts of deployment, but also some of the more impactful moments that are still with us today. We openly discuss adult topics as well as traumatic events. NOTE: This is a 2 part episode.Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfhDErq8pdU&t=1356sSupport the showAbout the host:Ian is a United States Army Officer, commi...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!I sat down with Calibre Obscura, also known as "Cali", to discuss how the media portrays the conflict in Ukraine. We also discussed the impact of NAFO on Russian disinformation ops, incorrect assumptions regarding the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, and other topics.About Cali:Cali (@calibreobscura) is interested in arms research & analysis, with a focus on Asia, Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa. He is a self described ...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On the second episode, I brought on two United States Marine Corps NCOs to talk about the impact of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) drones and their immediate impact on modern warfare.About my guests:LiveFaust (Twitter = @LivFaustDieJung):LivFaustDieJung is a former Marine infantryman with a post military background in small arms and light weapons, counterterrorism, and targeting as a US government defense analyst. His experience i...

Enjoying the show or have feedback? I'd love to hear from you!On our inaugural episode, we discussed several questions plaguing the defense community ever since the start of the war in Ukraine: are we learning lessons from Ukraine and applying them to a potential future conflict in Taiwan?If so, are we learning the right lessons?Is China truly ready for a fight of this magnitude?Tune in!Special shout out to my guests today:About Patrick (@realcynicalfox):Patrick Fox is a former security force...