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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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84:46

Gene Yu, Former Green Beret, Author of The Second...

SOFREP Radio ·

2024/12/09

Gene Yu is a former U.S. Army Green Beret, author, and entrepreneur. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Yu served with distinction in Special Forces, specializing in unconventional warfare and counterterrorism operations. After his military career, he transitioned into the private sector, becoming an author of the "Yellow Green Beret" series, which provides a humorous and candid look at life in the Special Forces. Yu gained international attention in 2013 when he played

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63:30

Jim Whaley (Ret.) Army Lt. Col. and CEO of Mission...

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2024/12/01

Mission Roll Call is the first of its kind: a non-partisan movement that gives our community an opportunity to speak on the issues that are most important to them. We partner with our network of veterans, their families, supporters, and veteran service organizations in our coalition to advocate for positive change in the lives of all veterans. Through polling, direct outreach, and media appearances, Mission Roll Call gathers and delivers the unfiltered, unbiased, and apolitical voice of veterans and

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57:37

From Service to Skydio: Military Veterans Shaping...

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2024/11/10

SOFREP Podcast host Aaron “Rad” Radl sits down with three Skydio veterans—Mike Deeds, Josh Coryell, and Bryan King—as they share stories from their military careers and discuss the unique skills they bring to their current roles at Skydio. With years of service across the Air Force and Army, they explore the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian roles, how their experiences inform their work in cutting-edge drone technology, and the significance of continuing to serve the nation in a

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73:59

Col. (Ret) Seth Krummrich, Vice President of Client...

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2024/10/05

Joining Rad in this episode is 28-year US Army Veteran, Colonel (Retired) Seth Krummrich. Seth's has experience in extensive Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations. He has commanded 5 organizations including a Reconnaissance platoon, Special Forces Team, Regional Survey Team, Special Forces Battalion, and the Fort Irwin CA Garrison. Seth also had numerous Combat and classified deployments to include Iraq, Afghanistan, and over 18 Horn of Africa, Middle East, and Central Asian

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43:21

Chris Novritsch, Former Scout Sniper and Airsofter

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2024/09/28

Novritsch, whose real name is Christoph Neuwirth, comes from Austria. He served as a scout sniper in the Austrian military. From this active time in military, he adopted many skills into airsoft sports and still uses them there today. He also incorporates this know-how in the development of his weapon models. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:25

Curtis Fox, Former Green Beret and Author of 'Hybrid...

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2024/09/21

Curtis Fox, former Green Beret, 10th Special Forces Group member, and author of "Hybrid Warfare" returns to SOFREP Radio to give insight into the war in Ukraine and Russia's perspectives on it. Fox also talks about other key stakeholders in this conflict, emphasizing Poland, and how their goal is never to be subjugated by Russia again. Fox then details the unbelievably sophisticated and top-secret sleeper spy programs of the Soviet Union which are now being replicated in the digital age by Russia

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46:58

Maj Gen (Ret.) Mick Ryan, AO, Modern Warfare Expert...

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2024/09/14

Major General Mick Ryan, AO (Ret.) is a distinguished retired officer of the Australian Army, author of several books including "War Transformed" and "The War for Ukraine", and strategic advisor for Skydio. He talks about the strength of the Ukrainians and how their grit, innovativeness, and love of country make them superior to the Russians on the battlefield. He comments on the complicity of Russian soldiers in the wholesale murder and rape being committed there right now and the need for the

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57:26

Ed Rush, Former F-18 Pilot and 5-Time Bestselling...

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2024/09/07

Ed Rush is a former F-18 pilot and five-time bestselling author of books such as "The 21 Day Miracle", "Warrior", and his latest book called "God Talks". He gives an insider look into the inner workings of some of the world's most iconic jet fighters and even comments on the declassified reports on UFOs. In "God Talks", Rush explores the conversational nature of the personal relationship with God. For the skeptics, the black-and-white rules of religion are just guides, but once a personal

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54:56

Don Bentley, Former Apache Pilot, SWAT Member, and...

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2024/08/31

Don Bentley is a former U.S. Army Apache pilot and author of "Capture or Kill". During his time in the Army, he was deployed to Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with a "V" device for valor. After his military service, he joined the FBI as a special agent, where he focused primarily on HUMINT (Human Intelligence) and served as a SWAT team member. Bentley provides insight into the inner workings of flying an Apache helicopter and the qualifications required of a SWAT

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46:40

Max Lauker, Former Swedish Arctic Ranger and Author...

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2024/08/24

Max Lauker is a former Swedish Arctic Ranger and the author of "Number 788". Today, he shares an overview of the Swedish special forces and how operating in the harsh Arctic environment necessitates the use of the most basic equipment, with a strong emphasis on sheer survival. Lauker discusses his experience as a squad leader in the army and how he found himself in a unique position to join the special purpose unit. He also talks about his role as a communications specialist and his eventual entry

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52:37

SSG Beth King, ret., Chinook Crew Chief and Wounded...

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2024/08/17

Beth King joined the military to provide for her son and became the first female in her company to fully progress to the role of crew chief. One fateful night in Afghanistan, her Chinook was hit by an RPG, throwing her from the helicopter. Her harness caught her, saving her life, but the incident left her with serious injuries that were not immediately apparent to others. She went 18 months without treatment, only to later discover that she had suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As her

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44:16

Lt. Col. (Ret) Daniel Gade

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2024/08/10

Celebrating Purple Heart Day last August 7, Rad sits speaks with Daniel Gade, ret. Army Lt. Col. and two-time Purple Heart recipient to discuss how he has turned his life-altering injuries into a mission to help his fellow veterans overcome their personal struggles after military service.Daniel enlisted in the Army in 1992 and graduated from West Point in 1997, subsequently serving over 25 years as an Armor officer. During his deployments in Iraq, Daniel served as a tank company commander where he

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44:05

Brad Thor, Author of 'Shadow of Doubt', a Scot...

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2024/08/03

#1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor returns to Sofrep Radio to introduce his latest high-octane thriller, "Shadow of Doubt". This summer thriller follows the next adventure of America's top spy Scot Harvath as he gets entangled in a whirlwind of double agents, international intrigue, and heart-stopping chases. Harvath is forced to choose between his conscience and his country as he navigates between a shadowy Russian defector, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous

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51:13

Dan Pace, Former Special Forces Company Commander and...

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2024/07/27

Dan Pace is a former Special Forces company commander and battalion executive officer (XO) of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He is also the author of "It Was What It Was," a book detailing his experiences and the challenges faced by his unit during their deployment in Baghdad as part of the 1st Infantry Division's "Surge" Brigade. Pace discusses moral injury and how it is a product of cumulative and accumulated damage. It is difficult to address but must be nipped early because of the

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55:04

Mark Valentine, Retired F-16 Pilot and President of...

SOFREP Radio ·

2024/07/20

Mark Valentine is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and a combat veteran F-16 pilot who served for over 25 years. Today, he is the President of Global Government at Skydio, a leading U.S. drone manufacturer. Despite his vast experience flying combat jets, Valentine admits that in today’s battlefield, drones impact results in ways that new jets or missiles cannot. As autonomous drones become more sophisticated, they now make far fewer errors compared to their human operators. However, in actual

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61:26

Dave Brown, Former Navy Seal and Author of 'And Goliath'

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2024/07/13

Dave Brown is an outstanding former Navy SEAL known for his small stature but immense determination. Standing at just 5'3", he was always underestimated, both by high school bullies and Navy recruiters, yet he remained undeterred and locked in on his goal to serve. Despite being initially dismissed due to his size, Brown's persistence and resilience led him to pass the rigorous Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, even running with two stress fractures during "Hell Week." He

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44:01

Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Sean Hagerty, Former Special Forces...

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2024/07/09

Sean Hagerty is a 25-year veteran of the US Army, serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment before being selected and assigned to a special operations unit at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Among his accolades over his decorated career are 3 Bronze Stars. Hagerty is also the author of 'Jones Point'. 'Jones Point' is a military-informed thriller about Dane Cooper, a special operations soldier who goes on a quest for revenge when his daughter gets abducted. His life would gain purpose again when a mysterious

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53:10

Jesse Fink, Author of 'The Eagle in the Mirror'

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2024/06/29

Jesse Fink is the author of 6 books, including 'The Youngs,' 'Pure Narco,' 'Bon,' and his latest book, 'The Eagle in the Mirror'. Fink shares his incredible literary journey that saw him spend a decade chronicling AC/DC, delving deep into Pablo Escobar's cocaine empire, and most recently, uncovering the secrets of Dick Ellis, the top spy of MI6 during World War 2. Ellis is a controversial figure, accused of being a triple agent—allegedly working for the Allies, the Nazis, and the Soviets. Fink

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53:51

Jared Shepard, Founder of Warriors Ethos and Hypori

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2024/06/22

Jared Shepard is the Founder of Warriors Ethos, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life, and the CEO of Hypori, the creator of a solution for secure communication in contested environments using cellphones bought off host nation markets. Shepard reflects on his time in the military and how mentorship guided him towards IT instead of following the path of an infantryman. This life-changing choice led him to where he is today. He emphasizes the importance of seeking

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65:17

Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, Former...

SOFREP Radio ·

2024/06/08

Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, is a former Green Beret with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He served almost 30 years, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa, with notable service in Panama. After retiring from the military, Surles transitioned his expertise and leadership skills to the literary world, becoming a freelance military editor and ghostwriter.Surles shares his journey of how to self-publish books (and

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