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The War Locker Show
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The War Locker Show is where real-world experience replaces theory. Hosted by veterans and first responders, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with people who’ve operated in chaos—on the street, overseas, and in moments where failure wasn’t an option. This isn’t war stories for entertainment. It’s about decision-making under pressure, the cost of getting it wrong, and the lessons that don’t show up in official reports. If you’re looking for polished narratives, this isn’t it. If you want the truth from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support.
Episodes
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The Fourth Amendment Has Entered The Chat
The Constitution was written with quill pens. Today, the government has artificial intelligence, facial recognition, automated surveillance networks, and access to more information about your daily movements than the Founding Fathers could have imagined.So where the hell does that leave the…
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You Magnificent Bastards - Ep 338 with Scott Huesing
What does leadership look like when the people following you have to live with the consequences of your decisions? This week, Tom and Chuck sit down with retired Marine Major Scott Huesing, bestselling author of Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of U.S. Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City.Scott...
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You Can't Un-Throw a Rock
Some decisions give you time to think. Others give you seconds, and you may spend years living with what happened next. In Episode 337 of The War Locker Show, Tom and Chuck sit down with retired Scottsdale Police Officer James Peters, whose law-enforcement career placed him in an extraordinary...
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The Science of the Interview
When most people think of criminal investigations, they picture interrogation rooms, dramatic confessions, and TV detectives breaking suspects under pressure. The reality is far different. In Episode 336 of The War Locker Show, Tom and Chuck sit down with recently retired Captain Christian Cory…
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Two Podcasts, One Mission with Matt and Monica
Every story has the power to change someone else's life...if we're willing to tell it. This week, Tom and Chuck welcome Matt and Monica, hosts of The Matt & Monica Podcast, for an honest conversation about resilience, loss, faith, marriage, and the responsibility that comes with sharing your…
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The Hard Road Pt 2 with Matthew Perry
Choosing the hard road doesn't end when military service does. In Part 2 of our conversation with Matthew Perry, Chuck and Clay continue exploring the mindset that has guided Matthew from the U.S. Army into leadership roles in fraud investigations, operations analysis, and the private sector. The...
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Hunting Monsters Online
Every day, child predators exploit the anonymity of the internet. Every day, investigators work to stop them. In Episode 333 of The War Locker Show, Chuck sits down with Zach Neefe, a Department of Homeland Security Special Agent, Task Force Investigator, and instructor with the National Criminal...
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Innovation Wins Wars
What happens when the people closest to the fight are empowered to solve the problems themselves? In Episode 332, Tom, Chuck, and special guest host Lt. Col. Clay Novak sit down with retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and Green Beret Rob Leach to explore how innovation is changing the battlefield...
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Ep 122 (Encore) From the State Police to the Highway Patrol
Some conversations become more meaningful with time. Originally released in September 2021, this episode features Chuck's dad, a veteran law enforcement officer who spent more than three decades serving on the road, from the State Police to the Highway Patrol. His stories aren't just about…
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Ep 274 - Super Cop... Just Ask Him.
****DISCLAIMER: Tom & Chuck Do Not Agree with or Endorse Anything This Guest Says.******* A former police officer and discredited law enforcement trainer surprises Tom and Chuck by making it through the screening process but Tom and Chuck hear him out until they can't help but push back. Join us...
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Choosing The Hard Road
Most people finish college looking for the easiest path. Matthew Perry chose the opposite. After earning his degree from the University of Cincinnati, he joined the U.S. Army because he wanted to serve. That decision would shape every chapter that followed, from combat deployments to...
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The Discipline of Power
Former U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins joins The War Locker Show for one of the most candid conversations we've ever had about justice, government power, prosecutorial discretion, and institutional trust. Bud discusses how information regarding Burisma first came to his attention, why he became…
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The Enemy Gets A Vote Pt 1
Tom and guest co-host, Ret. Lt. Col. and Author of the Terry Davis books, Clay Novak sit down with Army combat veteran Matthew Perry to discuss military service, leadership, decision-making under pressure, and the difficult transition from military life back into the civilian world. Matthew…
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Ep 328 - The Ugly Underneath Pt 2
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Chuck, Tom and author Clay Novak sit down with former Washington State police officer and current San Diego School District internal investigator Carlos Rodriguez for a difficult but important discussion about juvenile sex trafficking, exploitation, and…
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Ep 327 - The Ugly Underneath Pt 1
In Part I of this two-part conversation, Marco and Chuck sit down with former Washington State police officer and current San Diego School District internal investigator Carlos Rodriguez for a difficult but important discussion about juvenile sex trafficking, exploitation, and the realities...
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Ep 326 - Adam and Dan Pt 1
Dont miss part one of Adam and Dan. Two hard-charging Gang Officers who found themselves in a bad spot... more than once. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support. Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream...
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Ep 325 - Calm Under Detonation
Marco and Chuck sit down with former FBI bomb technician and author Barry Black for a conversation about operating in environments where there is no margin for error. Barry pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to approach explosive threats for a living, where every decision carries weight and...
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Ep 324 - Backup Is 40 Minutes Out
In Episode 324, Tom is joined by guest co-host Clay Novak and Garrett, a deputy sheriff from Major County, for a conversation about what law enforcement looks like when distance is part of the threat matrix.With roughly 1,000 square miles to cover, a population density of just over eight people…
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Ep 323 - Wretched Roads and Straight Answers
Episode 323 brings in a man who’s lived in the places most people only hear about after the fact. Special Forces veteran and author Wretched Descent, Rob Leach, sits down with Chuck and the crew to talk about what deployment actually looks like when the noise fades and reality sets in. From…
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Pemium Ep 3 - Rodney King Debrief
What really happened when 4 cops tried to help the CHP arrest a man named Rodney King? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support. Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST…
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Ep 322 - After the Sirens Go Silent
A 25-year career in law enforcement means stacking calls most people never see—shootings, wrecks, partners going down, and moments that don’t leave when the shift ends. Like a lot of cops, he kept moving… until one call finally brought everything to the surface—years of buried trauma, depression,...
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Ep 321 - What Goes Around
Tony Storey is a former Marine who went on to serve with the Columbus Sheriff’s Office in Ohio—until his career took a turn that raises hard questions about how agencies handle PTSD and their own people. In this episode, Tony shares his experience navigating the aftermath of service, being pushed...
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Ep 320 - One Step Over The Line
Most people know the drug war from movies. Ken Behr lived it. In this episode of The War Locker Show, Chuck and I sit down with Ken Behr, author of One Step Over the Line: Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary. Ken walks us through the wild rise of the South Florida smuggling world in the 1970s…
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Ep 319 - Clay Novak Pt 2
Marco was a little nervous going into this one. When the guest is a Lt. Colonel, combat veteran, and published author, it suddenly feels like you’re sitting at the big-boy table. In Part 2 with Lt. Colonel Clay Novak, the conversation picks up where the first episode left off—diving into…
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Ep 318 - The Terrorist Therapist Part 2
Chuck sits back down with the psychologist known as “The Terrorist Therapist” for Part 2 of one of the most unusual conversations we’ve ever had on the War Locker Show. In this follow-up episode, the discussion dives deeper into the psychology behind violent extremism, the mindset of people drawn...
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Ep 317 - Vagabonds From the Heart of Darkness
Tom and Chuck sit down with Nick Brokhausen and Jeff Miller, special operations veteran OG's of units like MACV‑SOG veterans and also authors of Vagabonds: Tourists in the Heart of Darkness. They dive into stories they don’t tell at parties—deadly missions, secret martial arts mastery, and…
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Ep 316 - War is my Business
Sergeant Matthew Brunnemann spent a year fighting in Helmand Province. After that first deployment, he had a deep and unsettling desire to get back in the battle. He hadn’t installed enough tracking devices, 400 helicopter-borne raids were not enough, he hadn’t captured enough Taliban… there was...
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Ep 315 - Holy Cow Kids, It's the ATF!
You guys... Chuck and Tom sat down with the FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FRIGGIN ATF! Former Dep. Director Thomas Chittum joins us to discuss his journey to becoming a Deputy Director at the second most disliked federal agency, following his experience at the IRS, the most disliked agency. And...
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Ep 314 - Rangers Still Lead The Way
Retired Lt. Colonel and three-time Bronze Star recipient Clay Novak returns with more tales from his 5 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also talks about the latest novels he has released in the Terry Davis series. Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream...
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Ep 313 - Support Your Local EMT
An interview with Kevin, a former SWAT Medic and now Flight Medic, shares stories from his adventures training with his local SWAT element, running calls as a medic, what it means to be good, and transitioning to working on a flight crew. Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room...
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Ep 312 - Chief Harnden and Wellness Culture
Chief Marcia Harnden from Albany PD in Oregon talks about the taboo subject of first responder mental health. Chief Harnden talks about the lessons she's learned about taking care of people the right way in her career which started at the Bellevue Police Department in Washington State in 1993.…
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Ep 311 - Marine Veteran & PeakNeuro Co-Founder Tony Crescenzo
Marine Corps veteran and PeakNeuro co-founder Tony Crescenzo joins us to talk about how his personal experiences in the Marine Corps have shaped his life and his focus, culminating in his co-founding of PeakNeuro. "Peak Neuro is a neuroscience-based intervention platform that moderates brainwave...
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Ep 310 - The Adventures of Vic Ferrari
Retired NYPD Detective, Author and host of the NYPD Through The Looking Glass Podcast "Vic Ferrari" joins us for a look at his time with the NYPD and whether or not his parents put Vic Ferrari on his birth certificate! Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream…
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Ep 309 - The Terrorist Therapist
Dr. Carole Lieberman is a psychiatrist and expert on the mental effects of terrorism and how to cope with it. Dr. Lieberman can also be found on Renegade Talk Radio or at her website TerroristTherapist.com. Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday…
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Ep 308 - Spookin Pt 2 - Undercover Boogaloo
Chris Brewer returns to talk about his second book and his time undercover fighting proxy wars in countries we were never officially in. His time fighting the war on drugs in 3rd world countries is the stuff of Tom Clancy books. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! (almost) Every Wednesday at 8:30 PST…
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Ep 307 - Divine Intervention Comes Full Circle
What happens when two California police officers from different agencies, both retired and living out of California now and separated by hundreds of miles, discover an insane connection they share from their days on the street? This is the most impactful episode Tom has ever done as he and his...
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Ep 306 - I Do Believe In Spooks
Chris Brewer has led a life of clandestine service. He spent time in some of the most violent places working off the books.... waaaayy off the books. And now he's going to tell us about it... well, he's going to tell us what he can. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! (almost) Every Wednesday at 8:30…
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Ep 305 - Sr Chief Ty Smith
We're BACK! And boy will Matt be mad when he realizes that he missed talking to Sr Chief Ty Smith! Sr Chief Smith sat down with Chuck and Tom to discuss how Charlie Sheen inspired him and how going through BUD/S twice led to six combat tours and serving with SEAL Teams 8 and 1 and ultimately to...
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White Girls Wasted Energy - Locker Room LIVE 8-20-25
A female attorney general gets white girl wasted and tries to get out of being arrested and a man who previously ran over Trump supporters shoots a black Navy veteran in a wheelchair in Seattle! Plus crazy movie sequels, Trump's flyby, and a new non-racial slur? Join us for Locker Room LIVE!...
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Ep 304 - VetRise Founder JP Perez
Juan "JP" Perez is a Marine Corps. veteran, Scout Sniper, and Chicago police officer. He is also the founder of the VetRise Academy, helping veterans lead themselves with discipline, resilience, and accountability. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! (almost) Every Wednesday at 8:30 PST on YouTube…
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Ep 303 - Rangers Lead The Way
Retired Special Operations Soldier Sean Hagerty has over 25 years of experience in special operations with the 75th Rangers. In 2005 he was assigned to the Special Operations Unit at Ft Belvoir as part of the intelligence gathering for JSOC. Sean discusses his experiences and how they led him to...
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The Blizzard of Ozz - Locker Room LIVE 7-23-25
Another pepper-spray happy deputy, offbeat MMA tournaments and the death of a rock icon. All this and more on this episode of Locker Room LIVE! Join us for Locker Room LIVE! every Thursday at 8:30 PST on YouTube where we discuss our thoughts on current events and modern society And remember to...
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Ep 302 - The Study of Fire
An arson investigator joins Chuck and Tom to discuss her path from the US Air Force to becoming an arson investigator, state fire marshal, and associate professor in the field of fire protection, safety, and engineering Join us for Locker Room LIVE! every Thursday at 8:30 PST on YouTube where we...
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Ep 301 - Playin' the Game.
Chuck flies solo with Tom out and talks again with ICAC Detective Kevin Cronister. They discuss Kevin's career and experiences in law enforcement. Kevin is an instructor with Guardian Training Solutions and the host of the Screen Guardians Podcast. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! every Thursday at...
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Ep 300 - Relentless Courage
USAF Veteran and Retired Sgt. Michael Sugrue and host of the Enduring the Badge Podcast is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, and training on Post Traumatic Stress and First Responder Suicide Prevention. He is also the author of RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle…
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Ep 299 - It's What We Do
Marine veteran, former police officer, and current DA Investigator Chris joins us for a second episode to discuss his experiences as a street cop and how that prepared him to be an investigator for the District Attorney's office. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! every Thursday at 8:30 PST on YouTube...
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Ep 298 - How the Standoff Started
On episode 292, we spoke to a deputy about the worst SWAT call of his life. This week, we sit down with retired Deputy Sheriff Jesse Grant to discuss how that call started and what happened to him after. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! every Thursday at 8:30 PST on YouTube where we discuss our...
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Ep 297 - The Worst Most Important Assignment
Kevin Cronister is a 15-year law enforcement veteran currently serving with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with a Master’s Degree in forensic psychology. He is also an instructor with Guardian Training Solutions and the host of the Screen Guardians Podcast, who joins us to…
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Diddy he do it? Did he? Locker Room LIVE - 5-22-25
Tell me lies! Tell me the truth! Did the Mexican Navy really sail a ship into the Brooklyn Bridge? Did Diddy really have Bernie Mac killed? All this and more on Locker Room LIVE! Remember to like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us grow the podcast. You can also visit...
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Ep 296 - That IA Guy Podcast
Marlon "The IA Guy" Marrache from The IA Guy Podcast and Savage Training Group joins Chuck to discuss what it's like working in internal affairs at an agency like the Los Angeles Police Department. Remember to like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us grow the podcast. You can also visit...
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The War Locker Show is where real-world experience replaces theory. Hosted by veterans and first responders, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with people who’ve operated in chaos—on the street, overseas, and in moments where failure wasn’t an option. This isn’t war stories for entertainment. It’s about decision-making under pressure, the cost of getting it wrong, and the lessons that don’t show up in official reports. If you’re looking for polished narratives, this isn’t it. If you want the truth from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support.
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