Tier1 Podcast — Episode Summary

Podcast: Tier1 Podcast
Host: Brent Tucker
Episode: Shane Foster | Breaching & Tactics
Date: February 13, 2026

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode features host and former Delta Force Operator Brent Tucker in a lively, candid roundtable with Shane Foster of Guild Solutions. The conversation is recorded live, with input from producer Drew Tucker, Magnet, Tyler (from Patreon), and others. The group covers everything from current events (Super Bowl controversies, Olympic athletes’ protests, and the Nancy Guthrie case), to hard-hitting commentary on American culture, to in-depth insights about tactical breaching, especially explosive entry techniques. The hallmark is an unapologetic, irreverent tone combining humor, brotherhood, and deep respect for the military/law enforcement community.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Hot Takes on Current Events & Culture Wars

1. Missing Persons & Media Narratives

• Nancy Guthrie Case (00:45-11:00):
  • The hosts discuss the ongoing disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, speculating about suspects, motives, and media coverage.
  • Quote (Brent, 06:13): "At first I thought it was just a home invasion, possibly a murder... It's right out of a TV show."
  • The team jokes about conspiracy theories and the “Netflix special” inevitability, mixed with genuine concern for the victim's fate.

2. Super Bowl & Halftime Show Controversy

• Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show (11:00-25:00):
  • Extended criticism of Jay Z’s selection of Bad Bunny for the halftime show, covering declining entertainment quality, cultural disconnect, FCC involvement, and a perceived gap between athletic events and core NFL fans.
  • Quote (Brent, 15:22): "The things he said in Spanish are absolutely disgusting. If he’d sung it in English, the NFL would have never allowed him on the show."
  • Bad Bunny’s performance is framed as out of touch with the NFL fanbase, with the group mocking the lack of audience engagement and discussing the fallout and ratings drop.

3. National Identity & Olympic Protests

• Athletes Criticizing the USA (25:00-36:00):
  • Two U.S. Olympians' public comments about ICE and U.S. politics spark heated criticism from Brent and Shane, who argue athletes should show gratitude and represent the nation positively.
  • Quote (Brent, 28:09): “Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the US? Then go represent somewhere else.”
  • Discusses the double standard of privilege, victim representation, and the literal cost of American freedoms (invoking cases of American women assaulted/murdered by illegal immigrants).

Listener Questions & Regular Segments (QA/Superchat Roundups)

• The team rapidly cycles through superchat questions, spanning:
  • The structure and staff of the podcast (40:42+)
  • Religious beliefs and their place in the military (46:01+)
  • Cultural impact and inter-unit rivalries in the Special Operations Community (47:13+, 53:41+)
  • Stolen Valor, ethics, and recent SEAL Team Six controversies (47:40+, 113:47+)
  • Personal topics (dream vacations, watches, Valentine’s Day mishaps)
• Notable Quote (Shane, 83:36): “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future. … Sometimes, just based off your company, you get through it.” (on keeping faith when times are hard)

Tactical Deep Dive: Explosive Breaching & Law Enforcement Training

History & Evolution of Explosive Breaching (121:00+)

• Origins:
  • First modern explosive breach: LA, 1969, at the Black Panther compound.
  • SAS Iranian Embassy 1980—influential but “P for Plenty” (overuse of explosives) mindset.
• Modern Advancements:
  • Incorporation of science, computational fluid dynamics, and AI modeling.
  • Growing focus on minimizing traumatic brain injury, precise charges, and methodical application.
  • Institutional knowledge (military and law enforcement) has grown significantly in the past decade.

Practical TTPs & Training

• Mastery of breaching, especially in hostage rescue and high-risk entries, is essential (“You cannot screw it up”).
• Always maintain secondary and tertiary plans for failed breaches—alternate tools or entry points.
• Law enforcement applications especially need to avoid collateral injury and unnecessary force.
• Fun Anecdote: Shane recounts a childhood fascination with explosives, experimenting with the Anarchist’s Cookbook—a nod to the generational culture of "hands-on learning" and risk.

Business & Community Ethos

• Both the podcast and Guild Solutions are deeply intertwined with supporting military, law enforcement, and first responder communities.
• Shane, for example, directs affiliate proceeds to training scholarships for SWAT officers.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Bad Bunny & NFL:
  “If that were true and they were going to do it so they could make money, they would have picked someone that was more popular, that spoke English. Jay Z’s just an idiot.“
  — Brent (22:17)
• On Olympic Athletes Dissing the US:
  "You're a curler. Shut up. Let's… before I really… It's curling!"
  — Brent (26:28)
• Defending ICE:
  "If you understood the big picture of what's happening across the country, you would be praising ICE on every single platform.”
  — Shane (33:36)
• On Super Bowl Commercials:
  "There is no other commercial that came close. And if you didn't cry, you're not American. That was the Budweiser commercial with the foal."
  — Shane (138:05)
• Audience & Team Banter: Throughout, the crew heckles each other, shares in-jokes (“piss bottle” stickers for fans!), and roasts both guests and public figures with affection and sarcasm.

Uplifting Segment: Promoting Veteran Songwriter James McGregor

(101:22–108:37)

• Listener James McGregor’s “Battle Scars” is played live, celebrated for honoring American veterans' sacrifices.
• The team urges listeners to support grassroots musicians and veterans directly, contrasting true Americana with Hollywood/Super Bowl spectacle.
• Quote (Brent, 106:51): “That song could be played on the radio right now... Please make it.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | 00:45–11:00 | Nancy Guthrie disappearance | | 11:00–25:00 | Super Bowl/Bad Bunny halftime controversy | | 25:00–36:00 | Olympic athletes/protesting athletes | | 46:01+ | QA Session: Religion, unit reputation, special ops, etc.| | 47:40+ | Stolen Valor, SEAL controversies | | 83:36 | Keeping faith when times are hard (Shane’s advice) | | 121:00+ | History and practice of explosive breaching | | 132:08 | Childhood tales – learning explosives from the ‘Cookbook’| | 101:22–108:37| “Battle Scars” music segment & patriot song discussion | | 138:05 | Super Bowl commercial break-down |

Tone & Language

• Direct, irreverent, veteran-centric. No subject off limits.
• Frequent use of humor, teasing, and occasional course language.
• Deeply patriotic, protective of first responder/military culture.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode dishes raw, unfiltered takes on everything from pop culture to tactical breaching — through the lens of elite operators and their closest confidants. If you stepped in for tactics, you get a primer on the gritty realities and evolving science of explosive entry. If you came for ‘the real’ on American culture, the podcast devastates the current event 'hot topics' with unapologetic energy, calling out hypocrisy, defending law enforcement, and promoting homegrown American artistry over Hollywood gloss. The banter is constant, the brotherhood palpable.

If you want to understand what makes modern tactical professionals tick — both on mission and around the cigar lounge — this is the episode to catch.

Notable Quotes—with Timestamps

• “The Super Bowl has always been a family friendly show. The things he said in Spanish are absolutely disgusting.” (Brent, 15:22)
• “If you understood the big picture... you would be praising ICE on every single platform.” (Shane, 33:43)
• “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.” (Shane, 83:36)
• “Breaching is so, so important. It has to be done right. You cannot screw it up.” (Brent, 128:43)
• “That song could be played on the radio right now... Please make it.” (Brent, 106:51)

Listen for:

• Tactics you won’t get anywhere else.
• Unfiltered takes on news and culture.
• Brotherhood, service, and the value of giving back.
• Dad-jokes, military-life stories, and a few great song recommendations.

(Ad segments, product plugs, and non-content banter have been omitted for clarity.)