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SOFREP Radio
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Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.
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The Communication Edge: How Great Leaders Build Trust, Influence, and Lasting Impact with Chad Eaves
After serving in the U.S. Navy, Chad Eaves built a career helping leaders communicate when the stakes are high. As the founder of Eaves Group, executive coach, and communication strategist, he works with executives, organizations, and veteran professionals to sharpen one of the most overlooked...
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From Ranger to JSOC Physician: The Extraordinary Journey of Dr. Mike Simpson
Dr. Mike Simpson is a former U.S. Army Ranger, Special Forces Green Beret, emergency medicine physician, and combat veteran. After serving with the 1st Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger), he went on to become a Special Forces Engineer and Medical Sergeant with the 7th Special Forces Group…
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Hunter and Hunted: An FBI Agent Sits Down with the Bank Robber He Caught
Shawn Johnson graduated from Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota, with a degree in Criminal Justice before earning his Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was immediately accepted into the FBI, trained at the FBI Academy, and assigned to the...
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5 Air Medals & 800 Combat Hours: Nate Amidon Tells All
Nate Amidon is the founder and CEO of Form100 Consulting, a veteran-owned tech consulting firm that applies military leadership principles to modern software organizations. His team has improved technology practices for Fortune 500 companies across manufacturing, aviation, CPG, and defense…
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The SEAL Code That Cost Him 30 Years: Dustin "Dusty" Turner Tells All
Dustin “Dusty” Turner is a former Navy SEAL trainee whose case has become one of the most controversial wrongful-conviction stories connected to the military community. Convicted in 1996 for the murder and abduction of Jennifer Evans, Turner maintained that his fellow SEAL trainee, Billy Joe…
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Investigating Globemaster Down: Soviet Espionage and a Failed Nuclear Plot
Tod Robberson is the author of Globemaster Down: Soviet Espionage and the Doomed Attempt to Sneak Nukes into Europe, released on March 31, 2026. Tod is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who spent four decades as a reporter, bureau chief, correspondent and/or editor for various news…
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Warrior to Shaman: Mathew Butler’s Journey Beyond the Battlefield
Matthew Butler is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and the founder of Awake Green Beret. After years of service in high-intensity military environments, he faced the difficult transition out of the military and the internal challenges that came with it. His journey led him beyond...
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The Truth About Veteran Suicide No One Talks About: Magnus Johnson of Mission 22
Magnus Johnson is a former Green Beret, Bronze Star recipient, and co-founder of Mission 22, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending the veteran suicide epidemic. He has spent his life studying what breaks men and what builds them, first on the battlefield, then in the long, often invisible...
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Operator to Author: Jack MacTavish on the Story Behind Royal Diamonds
Jack MacTavish is a retired United States Army Colonel and author of action-adventure and espionage fiction. Over a military career spanning more than 36 years in both the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, he served in airborne, special operations, and joint assignments, including roles supporting U.S....
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Two Purple Hearts: The Kyle Steiner Story
Kyle Steiner is a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and combat leader who served in the Global War on Terror. He enlisted in the Army in 2005 and deployed to Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, serving in the Korengal Valley during some of the most intense fighting of the war. His...
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Behind the Uniform: BizSgt Michael Kracyla on Combat, Leadership, and Reality
Michael Kracyla is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret with more than two decades of experience leading teams in environments where trust, judgment, and execution were critical under real pressure. Following his military service, he recognized a gap in the business world: many highly capable veterans...
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No Feel-Good Talk: Real-World Readiness from DoD Contractor Rob Kelly
Rob Kelly is the founder of ALWAYS READY™ and a former New Hampshire police officer, Department of Defense contractor, K9 instructor/handler, and lifelong public servant. Built on a foundation of discipline, mindset, and action, ALWAYS READY™ was born from Rob’s personal transformation and his...
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Why Most Leaders Plateau: Chris Hallberg on Leadership That Lasts
Chris Hallberg is a high-energy, straight-shooting coach who thrives on helping teams pursue something special. His philosophy is simple: go big—if not, go medium—but never settle or walk away. With more than 11 years of full-time experience implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System…
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Inside the DOJ: Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon Speaks Exclusively to SOFREP Radio
Harmeet K. Dhillon is the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and a nationally recognized attorney with decades of experience in constitutional, civil rights, and election law. Prior to joining the DOJ, she founded and led Dhillon Law Group,...
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From the Jungle to the Boardroom: A Vietnam Veteran’s Journey
Bob Parsons is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He earned the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry for his service in Vietnam. After returning home, Parsons used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Baltimore,...
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Unbreakable Will: Paralympian & Marine Rob Jones on Resilience After War
Rob Jones is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, Paralympic medalist, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker from Lovettsville, Virginia. After joining the Marines in 2006, he deployed twice to Afghanistan, where in 2010 he was critically injured by an IED, resulting in the loss of both…
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From the Gym to Your Living Room: The FightCamp Revolution
Khalil Zahar is the CEO and co-founder of FightCamp, the connected fitness company bringing real boxing and martial arts training into homes around the world. Khalil didn’t grow up in the fight world. He found boxing in college at a moment when he was looking for structure, challenge, and…
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From Navy SEAL to Congress: Why Matt Maasdam Is Taking the Fight to Washington
Matt Maasdam is a Navy SEAL veteran, business leader, and Democratic candidate for Congress from Michigan. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Matt served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Pacific, and working in some of the world’s most...
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Life After the Trident: Kaj Larsen Talks War, Media, and Meaning
Kaj Larsen is a former U.S. Navy SEAL turned journalist, filmmaker, and podcast host. After serving with Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned into frontline reporting, covering conflict zones and global security issues for outlets including VICE News, HBO, and National Geographic. Known for his...
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Air Combat to Ground Truth: TOPGUN Insights with Dave Berke
Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and…
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Inside the Military Caregiver Fight: Melissa Comeau on Advocacy, Resilience, and Reform
Special thanks to this episodes sponsor BÆRSkin! Get the BÆRSkin Hoodie 4.0 for 60% Off! Click the link: https://baer.skin/rad Melissa Comeau is a Marine Corps spouse, director of the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network, and a writer. She is known for her book “Sleeping with…
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Anthony Vinci: AI, Geopolitics, and the Future of National Security
Happy Thanksgiving to all! -The SOFREP Team Thanks again to our sponsor BÆRSkin Get the BÆRSkin Hoodie 4.0 for 60% Off! Click the link: https://baer.skin/rad Anthony Vinci, PhD, is a technology and national-security executive, entrepreneur, and former U.S. intelligence official. He earned his...
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The Truth Russia Doesn’t Want You to Hear: Ben Goldhagen Breaks It Down
Benjamin “Ben” Goldhagen is a human rights advocate and war documentarian whose work centers on exposing the human cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and countering disinformation surrounding the conflict. The son of a Holocaust survivor, he frames his advocacy through a moral and historical…
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Inside the Red Cross’ Military Mission: Thom Geiser Tells SOFREP What Few Ever Hear
Thom Geiser is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who now serves as an Armed Services Advisor for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Drawing on decades of experience—including flying C-130s, working in special operations, and serving in international advisory roles—he helps…
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What It Really Takes to Lead a SEAL Team: Former SEAL Team 2 CO Mike Hayes Tells All
Mike Hayes is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who served 20 years in Special Operations. A graduate of one of the toughest SEAL training classes—one of only 19 out of 120 to complete—he deployed throughout South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, including in Bosnia, Kosovo…
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The Man Who Infiltrated the Crips: Tegan Broadwater’s Unbelievable True Story
Teagan Broadwater is a former law-enforcement officer, author, entrepreneur, and multi-disciplinary creator whose work spans undercover operations, music, podcasting, and philanthropy. He served as an undercover officer with the Fort Worth Police Department, where his assignments included…
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Authors Uncovered: Jessica Behne & Samuel Zasadny’s Path to Unseen Warrior
Unseen Warrior offers mental health professionals a comprehensive guide to providing clinical services for military personnel and veterans. Drawing on the authors’ more than 50 years of cumulative military service and 35 years of clinical expertise, this book bridges the cultural divide that…
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Special Forces to the UN: Robert Adolph’s Unbelievable Journey
Robert Bruce Adolph - a former Infantry Staff Sergeant - is a retired US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and UN Chief Security Advisor, as well as once a university lecturer on American History, US Government and World Politics. He is the author of the well-reviewed book “Surviving the...
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Back in the Fight: Wylie McGraw on Reenlisting at 45
Wylie McGraw is a 3-tour combat veteran, former star athlete, and competitive bull rider. At 45, Wylie McGraw is the oldest combat veteran in decades to re-enlist for active duty—but for him, this isn’t just about helping to fix a broken military. A devout Catholic, he felt a spiritual calling to...
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Ballots, Battles, and Beyond: Angelica Kapsis with VotRite
Angelica Kapsis, President and Co-Founder of VotRite, leads efforts to revolutionize U.S. elections with secure, accessible, and transparent voting technology. A Navy Veteran with degrees in forensic science and psychology, she champions ADA compliance and inclusivity. Angelica also founded...
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Teaching Under Fire: Pashtana Durrani on Educating Girls in Taliban Afghanistan
Pashtana Durrani (b. 1997 near Quetta, Pakistan) is an Afghan feminist, human-rights advocate, and educator devoted to securing education for girls in Afghanistan. Born and raised in a refugee camp, she was deeply influenced by her parents—her father, a tribal leader, had opened a girls’ school…
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He Went from Marine to Mentor: Logan Spiewak’s Mission to Heal Veterans
Logan Spiewak is the dedicated executive director of the Boots To Health Foundation, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to supporting veterans' health and well-being. As a former infantry Marine, Logan understands the unique challenges faced by veterans and is passionate about...
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From Ranger to Road Warrior: John Renken’s Mission with Tactical Traveler Group
Tactical Traveler Group is not your average vacation service. It’s a purpose-driven platform offering deeply discounted and even complimentary travel opportunities for veterans, active duty members, and their families. With PTSD and burnout at an all-time high among the military community, John…
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Lights, Camera, Combat: How Sinise & Rademacher Bring War Stories to Life
In this episode are documentary filmmaker Jake Rademacher whose new film “Brothers After War“, a follow up to his 2009 documentary “Brothers At War”, is currently available on DVD and digital platforms. He’s joined by his Executive Producer Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump”, “The Green Mile”).…
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From the Shadows to the Center of Power: Sean Hagerty on War, Writing, and Washington
Sean Hagerty is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He spent his younger years training and conducting combat operations with the 1st of the 75th Ranger Regiment. After nine years, in 2005, he was selected for and assigned to a Special Operations unit at Fort...
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Motocross, Marines, and Mayhem: Peter Linquist on Life After War and Full Throttle Therapy
Peter Linquist is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq before being injured in 2005. Originally from Canton, Ohio, he now lives in Santa Cruz, California, with his wife Shawndy and their two children, Kylee and Milo. Peter is deeply involved in the veteran community…
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What’s It Like to Hold the Nuclear Codes? Doug Norton Tells All
Doug Norton drew on both experience and research to pen the Code Word novels. As a warship captain during the cold war, Doug held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in high-stakes international negotiations to reduce their numbers and the…
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Warfighter Wisdom: Patrick Naughton Author of Born from War
Originally from Hawaii, Patrick Naughton is a United States Army officer and a Military Historian. He is currently teaching at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 2012, he received the Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He has had unique...
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WAR STORIES: Inside the Mind of Brennan Morton Author of Valhalla Boys
After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, Brennan Morton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a sniper, breacher, and team leader in 2d Recon. He deployed for two combat tours before opening a gym in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he currently lives with Christine, his...
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Combat Leadership and Cold Truths with Major General (Ret) William M. Matz
Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United States Army with a...
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Frontline Stories & Untold Histories: Melissa Ziobro Director of Public History Monmouth University
Melissa Ziobro began her career as a civilian historian, archivist, and curator for the US Army in 2004 prior to returning to her alma mater, Monmouth University, to teach full-time. She has taught over a dozen different courses, including Intro to Public History; Oral History; Museums and…
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Defending the Defenseless: Ben Owen Founder of We Fight Monsters
In the heart of every shadow that plagues our communities, from the silent cries of the trafficked to the silent battles of addiction, We Fight Monsters stands as a beacon of hope and defiance. Born from the shared experiences of those who've faced the abyss and emerged to tell the tale, our...
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Leadership Under Fire: Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack Talks Survival, Command, and Resilience
Command Sergeant Major retired Bart E. Womack, served the United States Army with distinction for over 29 years as a professional soldier, providing focus, leadership, and mentorship to all Officers and Enlisted soldiers. His maturity, expertise, and personal dedication to excellence contributed...
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Zeroed In: Former SEAL Team Six Rob O'Neill on Life, America & Beyond with SOFREP's Brandon Webb
Robert J. O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. He served at SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four and eight years at the legendary SEAL Team Six. Having taken part in and leading over 400 combat missions, Rob operated in Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf and…
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Locked & Loaded: Stephen Morgan, Director of Product Marketing Primary Arms Optics
Join us as we dive into the world of firearms, optics, and tactical gear with Primary Arms! From expert insights to the latest industry trends, we bring you everything you need to stay sharp, informed, and ready for action. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or just getting started, this is your...
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Pixels & Patriotism; Matt Patak & Lewis Manalo, Co Founders of Old Glory Studios
Founded by combat veterans and seasoned game developers Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, Old Glory Studios brings over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. Our founders have worked on some of the most popular tactical shooters in the world, bringing their real-life experiences into game...
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Danger Junkie: Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Interviews Jurgis – His Friend Who Vacations in War Zones
Ever wonder what kind of lunatic books a vacation to North Korea, Haiti, and cartel-infested Mexico for fun? Meet Jurgis, a businessman and good friend of Brandon's from Lithuania who treats the world’s most dangerous hot spots like they’re all-inclusive resorts. We talk how they met at Harvard...
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Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier, Authors of Warrior to Civilian
Lieutenant (SEAL) Rob Sarver graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2004. He initially served as a surface warfare officer and ultimately as a Navy SEAL assigned to SEAL Team 3, completing seven deployments during his service. He completed three tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and two...
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Austin Shamlin, CEO and Founder of Traverse Project
Austin Shamlin is the CEO and Founder of Traverse Project—a nonprofit organization that combats the human trafficking threat through data intelligence—where has pioneered data-driven methodologies to combat human trafficking. He is a former police executive who currently sits on the Advisory…
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Abby Boretto, Film Producer (The Ring and The Mountain)
In this week's podcast episode, Abby brings us a story nothing short of a movie. Abby Boretto is a resilient advocate for community, volunteerism, and storytelling. Raised in a historic Connecticut town with deep family roots, she developed a lifelong dedication to service and making a positive...
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Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.
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