Episodes
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Episode #105 - Keith McHenry
Artist, activist, and author Keith McHenry co-founded Food Not Bombs in Boston with seven friends in 1980. He has recovered, cooked and shared food with the hungry with Food Not Bombs for over 37 years. He has written three books including "Hungry for Peace - How you can help end poverty and war...
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Brother's Keeper Story - Chris Stogdill
Former TACP and current Joint Fires Observer Instructor, Chris Stogdill talks about how important it is to reach out to someone when you're struggling.#airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #war #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warrior...
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Episode #104 - Chris Stogdill
Former TACP and current Joint Fires Observer Instructor, Chris Stogdill, talks about deploying to Bosnia, a once in a lifetime trip to Turkey, and how important it is to be there for a brother who is struggling. #airforcespecialwarfare#tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #war #warstories #warstory...
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Episode #103 - TACP Discussion Group - 7/19/2026 - Steve Call and Eric Brandenburg
Doctors Call and Brandenburg are on duty to discuss TACP gear, training, and why everyone should be carrying WD-1 and some MRE spoons in combat.#TACP #ROMAD #JTAC #CloseAirSupport #AirForceSpecialWarfare#USAF #TacticalAirControlParty #JointFires #BattlefieldAirmen#SpecialOperations…
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Episode #102 - David Zhang
David Zhang, https://davidzhang.net/, is a news reporter, China analyst, and host of China Insider with David Zhang, an English-language China-focused news and analysis channel with more than 1.4 million YouTube subscribers. He also hosts and investigates the 2026 documentary China’s Stealth...
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Next Mission App by Try It Like This
Joining, separating, retiring, or staying mission-ready? Start here. The Next Mission App. Next Mission prepares recruits with ASVAB practice, entry standards, and progressive fitness plans. Separating? Stay ahead of TAP, VA claims, your DD-214, and critical deadlines. Retiring? Understand your...
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"War” Story - Brian Musum
Former 17th STS TACP, Brian Musum, talks about a funny story that happened on one of his deployments. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #leadership #warrior #TACPA#TACPFoundation #war #warstory #warstories #combat #OEF #afghanistan #etac#JTAC #usaf #veterans #veteran #mentalhealth #USArmyRangers...
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Episode #101 - Brian Musum
Former 17 STS TACP, Brian Musum, talks about post traumatic stress, the value of doing what you love regardless of the pay, and how Ranger tells you you're one of them by giving you a hard time. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #leadership #warrior #war #warstory #warstories #combat #OEF…
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Episode 100 - TACP Discussion Group - 19 Apr 26
Newly "doctored", Eric Brandenburg, joins Steve, Conan, Joel, and I in a discussion about why the A-10 is still relevant, and how ordinary 304s (radio maintenance guys) did extraordinary things as ROMADS in Vietnam.Note: In between the recording of this ep and me posting it, The U.S. Air Force…
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Episode #99 - Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell talks about his family’s fight to challenge the Attorney General’s refusal to allow an application to reopen the inquest into his brother Geoff Campbell’s death on September 11, 2001. He breaks down the legal battle now before the UK Supreme Court, the question of whether the…
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Episode #98 - Heidi Langbein-Allen
Heidi Langbein-Allen, author of Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler’s Army, talks about her father’s harrowing experience as a child soldier in the final days of World War II, the Nazi indoctrination of German youth, and the long shadow war cast over survivors and their...
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Episode #97 - Hoangmai Pham
Hoangmai H. Pham, Vietnamese American refugee, physician, health policy leader, and author of Bridge from Saigon, talks about her family’s escape from Vietnam, the personal and psychological aftermath of displacement, and the path that took her to the highest levels of American health care...
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Episode #96 - Steve Call
Retired B-52 pilot, ALO, and ASOS commander, Steve Call, talks about the story behind the writing of his book, Danger Close.Danger Close: Tactical Air Controllers in Afghanistan and Iraq https://a.co/d/4flojAU #AirForceSpecialWarfare#AFSW #TACP #Leadership #warstories#combat #closeairsupport #CAS...
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Reflekta Story - Miles Spencer
Miles Spencer, former co-host of PBS’s MoneyHunt, multi-exit entrepreneur, author, and founder of Reflekta, talks about Reflekta, the company he co-founded to help preserve voices, memories, and personal legacy through interactive digital storytelling.https://reflekta.ai/ #Reflekta #Storytelling...
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Episode #95 - Miles Spencer
Miles Spencer, former co-host of PBS’s MoneyHunt, multi-exit entrepreneur, author, and founder of Reflekta, talks about his adventures, his kayaking experiences with Kayak for a Cause, and the long desert journeys that shaped his view of risk, teamwork, and resilience. He also breaks down…
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War Story - Frank Haidusek
Frank Haidusek Jr., retired TACP, talks about the time he had to make a life changing combat decision. #TACP #JTAC #CAS #AirSupport #Veterans #VAClaims #MedBoard#IraqWar #AfghanistanWar #FishingLife #military #airforce #usaf #combat #war#veteran #specialoperations #militaryaviation...
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Episode #94 - Frank Haidusek
Frank Haidusek Jr., retired TACP, talks about combat CAS decision-making in Iraq, the realities of the VA/MEDBOARD process and how service members can protect themselves, and life after service building a fishing guide business while giving back to veterans. https://www.clearedhotfishing.com/…
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Episode #93 - Zolal Habibi - UPDATE
Zolal Habibi is an Iranian human rights activist and a leading voice for justice, democracy, and women’s rights in Iran. This conversation is an update to our interview from a month ago, focusing on the worsening conditions faced by Iran’s citizens, including arrests, executions, repression of...
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Episode #92 - Zolal Habibi
Zolal Habibi is an Iranian human rights activist and a prominent voice for justice, democracy, and women's rights in Iran. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), where she advocates globally for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. With...
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War Story - Greg Shaffer
Retired TACP, Greg Shaffer, talks about his first deployment in the GWOT. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary#War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors#history #military #militaryhistory OEF OIF Somalia
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Episode #91 - Greg Shaffer Part 2
Greg Shaffer, Retired TACP, talks about, meeting me in Panama, his time in Somalia, and working in Canada after leaving the Air Force. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary#War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors#history #military...
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Episode #91 - Greg Shaffer Part 1
Greg Shaffer, Retired TACP, talks about, meeting me in Panama, his time in Somalia, and working in Canada after leaving the Air Force. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary#War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors#history #military...
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Draco Story - Andy Deacon
Andy Deacon, former TACP, KC-135, MQ-9, and U-28 pilot talks about flying one of the most valuable assets ever used on the battlefield. #military #airforce #usaf #combat #war #veteran#specialoperations #militaryaviation #airforcepilot #tacp #afsoc #mq9reaper#kc135 #ac130 #airlinepilot #mq9…
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Episode #90 - Andy Deacon
Andy Deacon, former TACP, KC-135, MQ-9, and U-28 pilot, and co-founder of Hoosier Warrior Coffee, talks about the enlisted-to-officer path from TACP to military pilot, how JTAC/U-28/AC-130 crews worked together in combat, and building a life through deployments, airline flying, and family....
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Scott Kelly's "At The Water's Edge" Podcast with Steve Call, Nate Bachand, and Conan Higgins
Today’s episode is a special replay from At the Water’s Edge with host Scott Kelly.Full credit to Scott Kelly and At the Water’s Edge — check it out on Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6b6TN2bcrsVF6QCpsuV7K2?si=tD2uWib3TC6HvJeTrz_wpA I wanted to...
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Episode #89 - TACP Discussion Group - 7 Dec 25
On the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the group talks about heroes, motives, and strategy. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP #Leadership #warstories #combat #closeairsupport #CAS #JTAC#USAF #veterans #veteran #usmilitary #etac #alo #MilitaryAuthor #VeteranAuthor...
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War Story - Murphy Fountain
Retired TACP, Murphy Fountain, talks about one of his OEF deployments supports SF, SEALs, and local forces.Murphy's Company: Cossack Consultinghttps://www.cossackconsulting.com/Password: Liberum_et_MortiferumSignal: 972-861-0543 #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #24thsts #724thstg...
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Episode #88 - Murphy Fountain
Retired TACP, Murphy Fountain, talks about his time in the guard, his time in both white and black side SOF, and how his company, Cossack Consulting can teach you how to reduce your digital electronic signature.Murphy's Company: Cossack Consultinghttps://www.cossackconsulting.com/Password:...
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MIKE'S JOURNAL 1968
Mike Humphrey's journal from his tour of duty in Vietnam. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors #history #military#militaryhistory #vietnam #vietnamvet
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War Story - Mike Humphrey
Retired TACP, Mike Humphrey, tells one of his stories from his tour in Vietnam.#airforcespecialwarfare#tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors#history #military #militaryhistory #vietnam #vietnamvet
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Episode #87 - Mike Humphrey
Retired TACP, Mike Humphrey, talks about his time in Vietnam, transitioning from radio maintenance to the new 275 career field, and how he turned a rag tag team into professionals #airforcespecialwarfare#tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors#history...
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304/275 Story - Bob Lowe
Retired TACP, Bob Lowe, talks about his experience being non-vol'd into the 275 career field. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors #history #military#militaryhistory
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Episode #86 - Bob Lowe
Retired TACP, and former 304, Bob Lowe, talks about austere assignments, the move from the 304 to the 275 AFSC, and getting his men ready to fight in Desert Storm. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf #usmilitary #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership #warriors #history...
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Episode #85 - Laura Lindsey (Heroes on the Water)
Laura Lindsey is the Development Director for Heroes on the Water, an organization that provides no cost outdoor wellness services to veterans, first responders, and their families. With a passion for supporting the HOW community, Laura uses her strong business acumen to spearhead development...
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Episode #84 - TACP Discussion Group
TACP Discussion Group with Steve Call, Joel Mathews, Ethan Brown, and Conan Higgins #AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP #Leadership #warstories #combat #closeairsupport #CAS #JTAC #USAF #veterans #veteran #usmilitary #etac #alo #MilitaryAuthor #VeteranAuthor #DangerClose...
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War Story - Josh Adams
Retired TACP, Josh Adams, talks about his time in Desert Storm. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership#warriors #history #military #militaryhistory #operationdesertstorm #desertstorm #tacpa...
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Episode #83 - Josh Adams
Retired TACP, Josh Adams, talks about Desert Storm, revamping several Air Force programs, and The TACP Association #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership#warriors #history #military #militaryhistory...
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Episode #82 - Kayla Dones
Citizen journalist, and founder of The Protagonist national news organization, Kayla Dones talks about her time as lead reporter for the O'Keefe Media Group, the atrocities committed by Unit 731 during WWII, and what's next for her as she seeks out the truth.
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DMZ Story - Jim Steele
Retired TACP, Jim Steele, talks about Operation Paul Bunyan.#airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac #jtac #veteran #veterans #leadership#warriors #history #military #militaryhistory #operationpaulbunyan #berlinwall #clarkwelch #ongthanh...
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Episode #81 - Jim Steele
Retired TACP (and former 304), Jim Steele, talks about his transition from the 304 to the 275 career field, how dangerous Korea could be in the 70s, and his unique experience at the Berlin Wall. #airforcespecialwarfare #tacp #airforce #usaf#usmilitary #War #warstories #warstory #combat #etac…
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TACPs - The Most Dangerous Operators You've Never Heard Of
From Black Rifle Coffee Company:Explore the gripping, untold history of the U.S. Air Force TACP (Tactical Air Control Party) and the evolution of the modern JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller). From the devastating lessons of World War II to the intense firefights of Iraq and Afghanistan…
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Episode #80 - TACP Discussion Group
Dr. Call and Dr. Bachand are back to talk about the history of TACPs. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP #Leadership #warstories #combat #closeairsupport #CAS #JTAC#USAF #veterans #veteran #usmilitary #etac #alo #MilitaryAuthor #VeteranAuthor #DangerClose#military #history #MilitaryHistory...
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War Story - Chris Brown
Retired Lt Col, and former enlisted TACP, Chris Brown talks about the harsh realities of combat. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership#warstories #combat #OEF #OIR #OEF #OFS #JTAC #USAF#veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF #17thSTS #usaf #usmilitary #75thRangerRegiment#82ndairborne #14ASOS...
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Episode #79 - Chris Brown
Retired Lt Col, and former enlisted TACP, Chris Brown talks about life at the 14th ASOS, the beginning months of the GWOT, and being an officer in the 17th STS. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Leadership#warstories #combat #OEF #OIR #OEF #OFS #JTAC #USAF#veterans #veteran #usarmyrangers #SOF...
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Rescue Story - Anthony Dyer
Retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Anthony Dyer, talks about the daring rescue that earned him and his crew the 2018 Rescue Mission of the Year.#ac130 #hh60 #CSAR #personnelrecovery #AnthonyDyer #MoonchildBook #SpecialMissionsAviator #USAFVeteran #CombatAviator #gunship #PaveHawk...
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Episode #78 - Anthony Dyer
Retired U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator, Anthony Dyer, talks about being a gunner on an AC-130, a crew chief on an HH-60, and how those experiences helped him to write his book, "Moonchild". #gunship #hh60 #CSAR #personnelrecovery #AnthonyDyer #MoonchildBook #SpecialMissionsAviator...
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Episode #77 - TACP Discussion Group
Nathan Bachand joins Steve, Ethan, and me to discuss how victory in combat is defined, why American ideals don't always work in other countries, and why taxpayers don't benefit from the spoils of war anymore. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #AFSW #TACP,#Leadership #warstories,#combat #closeairsupport…
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Episode #76 - Chas Sampson
Chas is the founder of Seven Principles Group, a company focused on helping U.S. Veterans maximize their VA disability benefits and financial potential. His work addresses a critical gap faced by many service members—being undervalued and undercompensated. Chas has made it his life’s work to…
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War Story - Robert Scott
Retired TACP, Robert Scott, talks about jumping into Operation URGENT FURY with 1st Ranger Battalion. #AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Rangers #1stRangerBattalion#OperationUrgentFury #Grenada #warrior #veteran #leadership #war #warstory #warstories#combat #veterans #history #military…
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Episode #75 - Robert Scott
Retired TACP, Robert Scott, talks about how he, unknowingly, became a TACP, jumping into Grenada with 1st Ranger Battalion, and giving a rigger the opportunity of a lifetime.#AirForceSpecialWarfare #TACP #Rangers #1stRangerBattalion#OperationUrgentFury #Grenada #warrior #veteran #leadership #war...
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I sit down with extraordinary individuals who most people don't know, but should, and listen to them tell amazing stories about war, and other things. These are (Not Just) War Stories.
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