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This episode features a deep discussion on the current geopolitical tensions, focusing on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and US foreign policy strategies. Experts analyze military, diplomatic, and economic aspects, providing insights into potential outcomes and strategic considerations.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start05:09 The Straits of Hormuz: A Critical Flashpoint10:03 Military Options and Diplomatic Challenges15:11 Negotiation Dynamics and Regional Implications20:11 The Role of U.S. Forces and Strategic Considerations24:55 Economic Consequences and Global Reactions29:56 Future Scenarios and Policy Recommendations39:55 The Complexities of U.S.-Iran Relations44:00 U.S. Interests vs. Regional Dynamics49:01 Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Hypocrisy54:58 The Role of Covert Action in National Security58:49 Iranian Propaganda and Its Impact01:02:07 Cultural Commentary and Political Satire01:02:57 Information Warfare and Military Strategy01:06:02 The Role of Congress in Military Engagements01:10:04 The Unitary Executive Theory and Its Implications01:11:55 Reflections on Military Service and Political Accountability01:15:02 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and DiscussionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

MACV-SOG veteran Ed Wolcoff joins us to share firsthand stories from some of the most dangerous covert missions of the Vietnam War, operating deep behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia. He breaks down what it was really like leading recon teams under constant threat, from brutal ambushes and chaotic extractions to the realities of high-casualty operations.This episode also digs into the hard lessons of SOG—what went wrong, what worked, and what modern warfare still gets wrong about special operations.Get Ed's book here:⬇️https://a.co/d/01B0r243Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"Van Man ⬇️Go to http://vanman.shop/teamhouse and usecode TEAMHOUSE for 15% off your first order.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 01:20 — From ROTC to MACV-SOG: choosing the war within the war05:30 — Orders to SOG: getting selected and heading to Vietnam10:00 — First days in-country: FOB2, Kontum, and SOG reality15:30 — Inside SOG missions: Laos, Cambodia, and the Ho Chi Minh Trail20:30 — Casualty rates and the brutal truth of SOG operations24:45 — Early leadership failures and lessons learned fast30:00 — Taking over the team: leadership under pressure36:00 — First combat missions: insertions and immediate contact40:30 — Ambush at Tango 7: walking into an NVA base48:00 — Teammate wounded: chaos, trauma care, and survival55:00 — Extraction under fire: helicopters, AA, and weather01:05:00 — Fighting off the LZ: near-death exfil moments01:10:30 — Becoming team leader without formal training01:20:00 — Leading recon teams: Montagnards and team dynamics01:30:00 — Calling in B-52 strikes and adapting on the fly01:45:00 — Intelligence failures and command breakdowns02:00:00 — Recon vs exploitation forces: how the mission evolved02:15:00 — Hard lessons from SOG that still apply today02:30:00 — Medal of Honor stories and insane mission accounts02:37:30 — Final thoughts, books, and closingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode explores the future of warfare, focusing on drone technology, countermeasures, AI ethics, and innovative military strategies. Guests with special operations backgrounds discuss current challenges and solutions in modern combat, emphasizing rapid innovation and technological adaptation.Lobo Institute:https://www.loboinstitute.org/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start01:04 Countering Drone Threats07:50 The Role of Electronic Warfare12:27 Innovation in Military Tactics16:05 AI and Autonomous Targeting22:43 Ethics in Drone Warfare24:45 The Technology Behind Drones26:58 Drones in Communication and Coordination35:50 Innovations in Tactical Employment38:02 The Role of Unmanned Ground Vehicles39:11 Maritime Capabilities and Underwater Drones41:22 Debating the Future of Aircraft Carriers47:23 Political Polarization and Defense Budgeting51:47 The Need for Innovation in Military Technology54:20 Lobo Tactical and Training Innovations01:01:58 Addressing Child Soldiering IssuesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode covers the latest developments in Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran-US negotiations, the potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the implications of recent military and diplomatic actions. Experts analyze the strategic, legal, and economic aspects of these complex issues, providing insights into future scenarios.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start03:58 Negotiation Dynamics with Iran09:49 Military Strategies and Naval Blockade20:00 Legal Implications of Military Actions24:53 Economic Consequences of Conflict29:59 Military Effectiveness and Intelligence Assessment33:48 Questioning Military Oversight and Accountability36:38 Challenges in Battle Damage Assessment39:40 Skepticism Towards Military Reports41:20 The Role of Military Leadership48:58 Strategic Military Movements and Blockades55:23 Diplomatic Failures and Negotiation Dynamics01:01:19 The Complexity of U.S.-Iran RelationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Former CIA case officer Sean Wiswesser joins Jack Murphy to break down the hidden world of Russian espionage, from Cold War tradecraft and sleeper agents to sabotage operations unfolding across Europe today. Sean also shares stories from his own career handling Russian assets, offering a rare look at how intelligence work actually happens in denied areas.This episode digs into why Russia still views the U.S. as its primary adversary, how corruption shapes the Kremlin’s security services, and what the West still gets wrong about Putin’s long-running shadow war.Grab Sean's book here: ⬇️https://a.co/d/0gqweZjWToday's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Good Ranchers ⬇️go to https://www.goodranchers.com/ and use the code "HOUSE" for $25 off your first order.Mando ⬇️Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with MANDO and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [TEAMHOUSE] at https://shopmando.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start03:00 — Growing up working class and discovering Russia in the early ’90s07:30 — Student travel mishaps and why Sean chose government service12:00 — Joining CIA and the reality of denied-area tradecraft18:00 — Why Russia still sees America as its main enemy25:00 — The corruption and criminal side of Russian intelligence32:00 — Russian assassinations, sabotage, and failed covert ops40:20 — What CIA actually cleared Sean to reveal about handling assets48:00 — Russian illegals, sleeper agents, and deep-cover operations57:00 — Ukraine war: Russian intelligence failures and Putin’s blind spots01:08:00 — Hybrid warfare in Europe: sabotage, cable cuts, and gray-zone ops01:25:00 — Final thoughts: how the West should respond to Russia todayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode features a dynamic discussion on the recent ceasefire in the Middle East, strategic communications, and the geopolitical implications of the conflict. Experts analyze the military, diplomatic, and information warfare aspects, providing insights into future developments. This episode features an in-depth discussion on military logistics, geopolitical strategies, and current international conflicts, with insights from military experts and analysts. We explore the realities of troop movements, ceasefire negotiations, and the implications of recent diplomatic developments.00:00 Introduction and Context of the Ceasefire02:42 The Dynamics of the Ceasefire and Regional Reactions08:26 The Role of Key Players and Historical Context14:11 Strategic Communication and Global Perception19:59 Media Influence and Propaganda in Modern Warfare21:09 The Role of Information Warfare24:25 Communication Strategies in Conflict Zones28:55 Diplomatic Maneuvering and Ceasefire Negotiations36:28 Evaluating Military Objectives and Outcomes47:59 The Complexity of U.S.-Iran Relations49:11 The Fun of Analyzing Agreements51:48 Media Reactions and Propaganda53:43 The Ceasefire and Its Implications58:33 Military Readiness and Strategic Concerns01:02:24 Economic Reactions and Market Impacts01:07:21 Future Warfare and Intelligence PerspectivesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode breaks down the dramatic rescue of a downed F-15 pilot inside Iran and what it reveals about modern warfare, intelligence, and risk. The panel digs into how the operation unfolded, the role of CIA and JSOC, and the bigger question—whether the U.S. has a real strategy as the conflict escalates. From tactical success to strategic uncertainty, this is a clear-eyed look at what comes next.Jack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start00:01 — Full Panel Intro & Breaking News Setup00:40 — F-15 Pilot Rescue & Jack Murphy Breaks the Story01:30 — Tactical Success vs Strategic Reality02:30 — How the Rescue Actually Happened (FARP, Little Birds, Airstrikes)05:30 — What Went Wrong: Lost Aircraft & Extraction Problems08:00 — CIA Role, Deception Ops & Public Disclosure Debate10:30 — ISOPREP & Behind Enemy Lines Survival13:00 — What Shot Down the F-15? SAMs, Reapers & Air Threats16:30 — Civilian Resistance Inside Iran Helping the Pilot20:00 — Intelligence Failures: Are We Focused on the Wrong Things?28:00 — Policy vs Intel: Is Leadership Ignoring the Intelligence?35:00 — Escalation Path: Strikes on Infrastructure & What Comes Next43:00 — Endgame: Ground War Risk, Deadlines & Strategic OutlookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Dan Meally shares his journey from a chaotic early career in the British Army to deploying in Iraq, where tactical successes often clashed with strategic failure. He later recounts fighting ISIS alongside Kurdish forces in Syria, offering a raw look at modern combat, unit culture, and the realities on the ground. The conversation also explores the long-term impact of war and the challenges of coming home.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"Mars Men⬇️For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start00:30 — Dan Meally Intro (British Army → YPG → Syria)02:00 — Rough Childhood & Joining the Army04:30 — Color Blindness & Infantry Entry Story07:00 — Basic Training & Early Army Culture10:00 — Drugs, Discipline & Dysfunctional Unit13:00 — Belize Jungle Deployment & Signals Chaos17:00 — Heat Casualty & Carrying Full Kit Load21:00 — Northern Ireland Riot Training Gets Violent25:00 — Volunteering for Iraq28:00 — Basra Deployment & Equipment Failures32:00 — Massive Ambush on British Convoy36:00 — Casualties & Friendly Fire Incident42:00 — Why Iraq Was a Strategic Failure55:00 — Afghanistan Deployment & ANA Chaos01:20:00 — Transition Out & Decision to Go to Syria01:35:00 — Joining the YPG & Foreign Fighters01:50:00 — Combat Against ISIS & Frontline Reality02:05:00 — Airpower, Drones & Fighting ISIS02:25:00 — ISIS Assault & Holding the Line Overnight02:40:00 — Sniping, Firefights & Killing ISIS Fighters02:55:00 — End of Tour & Reflections on WarBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, Nick Trickett, an energy market expert, discusses the current geopolitical and economic impacts of the ongoing energy crisis, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy trends, and their implications for global markets and US policy.Find Nick here:https://sictransitiongloria.substack.com/https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-trickett-54b41634https://x.com/ntrickett16Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinFind Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start01:24 Current State of the S&P 500 and Market Resilience02:51 Oil Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Global Impact09:36 Shifts in Energy Demand and the Rise of EVs14:55 Maritime Security and Insurance Implications17:21 Peak Oil Demand vs. Peak Oil Supply20:48 Impact on the U.S. Economy and Energy Prices25:16 Potential Effects of Iran's Economic Reopening28:41 Long-term Economic Damage and Energy Security31:12 Strategic Energy Politics and China's Position34:02 Strategic Partnerships and Global Dynamics36:10 Impact of Economic Policies on Bond Markets38:28 The State of the Iranian Economy and Global Oil Supply39:56 Tracking Economic Indicators and Commodity Markets42:08 The Future of Russia's Economy and Military Production48:14 Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Investment StrategiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

A fast-moving breakdown of the expanding war with Iran, including U.S. and Israeli strikes, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and what a possible ground operation could look like. The discussion covers whether tactical military success is translating into strategic gains, the risks of escalation, and the political and military decision-making driving the conflict.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinWhitefish Security Summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start01:30 — Drone strikes hit Saudi bases and the Houthis escalate02:07 — Have the U.S. and Israel already met their military objectives?04:32 — Is there any real off-ramp or ceasefire path with Iran?05:48 — Why Iran won’t trust negotiations08:14 — Ground troops signal: MU movement and what it could mean10:07 — Are CENTCOM and U.S. leadership reacting instead of planning?14:36 — Why this war was always likely to escalate beyond airstrikes18:00 — Civilian leadership vs military advice: who owns the strategy?27:18 — Karg Island and the risks of a prolonged ground operation32:00 — Why taking Karg Island may not solve the real problem39:14 — Veteran backlash and why support for this war is weak43:48 — Did early strikes kill the wrong Iranian leaders?45:06 — “You can’t plan a war on a napkin”50:00 — Event contracts, prediction markets, and war forecasting54:45 — U.S. vs Israeli strategy: regime pressure vs regime changeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.