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To Serve And Distract

by Jon Holt

Light politics, military experience, history and humor all rolled into one place

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Episodes

  1. Episode 16 Keys to success for military members

    Today we discuss some of the more basic concepts for leadership, followership, and team success through our military careers. Every situation and person is different and we are not definitive experts on these topics. If you would like to add to the discussion please drop us a line at...

  2. All about them TANKS

    quick discussion on how the tank battles of World War 2 continue to shape and influence the modern battlefied.

  3. Episode 14 Update to Russia Ukraine conflict

    Something we have been talking about on this podcast is the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. A year plus into the fighting where has it gone and where is the conflict going to go? Is the end in sight for the fighting? Join us as we discuss this today.

  4. Episode 12 Mindsets of preparedness (an interview with youtuber TheTacticalHomestead)

    Today we try something new and sit down with popular but reclusive youtuber TheTacticalHomestead. We talk about the mindset of preparedness and homesteading. The social media state has lately given a rise to personalities who teach a great deal of skills. Steve from TheTacticalHomestead gives…

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  5. Episode 11 On the brink of WW3?

    updates on the previous conversations of how a border conflict in Europe could spark World War 3. Also how there are multiple facets to the discussion with how things fit together with many countries across the globe.

  6. Episode 10 Science fiction

    Today we are discussing some of the science fiction show that we enjoy. Star Trek, Star Wars, or any other series which one is your favorite?

  7. Episode 9 Russian posturing and strategy in our modern age.

    The post-cold war environment has seen a lot of political posturing done by many countries. Today we are discussing some of the latest instances of this with Russia posturing and putting influence on certain governments while stating that certain countries should not be added to NATO. Join our...

  8. Episode 8 Continued... Is division making things better?

    Continuation from episode 7. We delve deeper into the issues that are going on and how the CoVID response is seeking after its stated goals.

  9. Episode 7 How do these minor court cases effect the world around us?

    There have been several court cases overly reported in the media. Are they really the big groundbreaking cases we are being led to believe they are or is this the justice system as it should be? Listen and join our discussion.

  10. episode 6 current media climate and rage mobs. Worth it?

    Close look at the way media and the social media culture look at everything through certain lenses and to fit narratives.

  11. episode 5 China menace or sleeping dragon?

    background on conflicts with us and china. In depth look and discussion on the situation brewing in South China Sea and how it effects the worldwide economy.

  12. What would you consider a strategic withdrawal to be?

    We are talking today about what events brought us to where we are today with the US leaving Afghanistan. We begin to touch on how this affects the relations on the world stage going forward.

  13. You are telling me there is a difference between a TASER and a pistol?

    This episode touches on some of the issues going on in the US as it comes to police brutality and accountability. It also touches on some of the issues that are cropping up as it pertains to COVID-19 and some of the unintended consequences.

  14. Episode 2 China to defeat the US in war?

    Talks about the rise of Coronavirus and how it changes the geo political climate. Also how history is a good indication of future choices.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Light politics, military experience, history and humor all rolled into one place

HOSTED BY

Jon Holt

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Light politics, military experience, history and humor all rolled into one place

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To Serve And Distract is created and hosted by Jon Holt.
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