x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Lesser Known Operators

Lesser Known Operators is my attempt to sit down and interview as many of the military"s Special Operations Forces also known as "Operators" as I possibly can. There are a lot of really great "Operators" out there that no one has ever heard about. I want to go in to their experiences and learn some more about the best there are in our military.

government personal journals

All Episodes

02:38:50

117 - Chris Cathers Continuing Legacy with Brothers...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/20

Instagram Post⁠⁠BK Veterans Foundation Website⁠ From Jenn Cathers, With the deepest heartbreak, Christopher Nicholas Cathers, passed away on February 18, 2026, shortly before 6:00 a.m. Chris was a warrior — a Green Beret, veteran advocate, and the most selfless, loyal, and compassionate man I have ever known. He was oriented the entire time and chose to keep fighting, even to his final breath. Surrounded by close friends and family, we prayed over him, told him we loved him, and that it was okay to

en

02:38:50

117 - Chris Cathers Continuing Legacy with Brothers...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/20

Instagram PostBK Veterans Foundation WebsiteFrom Jenn Cathers,With the deepest heartbreak, Christopher Nicholas Cathers, passed away on February 18, 2026, shortly before 6:00 a.m.Chris was a warrior — a Green Beret, veteran advocate, and the most selfless, loyal, and compassionate man I have ever known. He was oriented the entire time and chose to keep fighting, even to his final breath. Surrounded by close friends and family, we prayed over him, told him we loved him, and that it was okay to let

en

01:58:13

116 - Four Branches Bourbon founder Rick Franco on...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/17

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @fourbranchesbourbon Four Branches Bourbon WebsiteIn this conversation, Nicholas Allen and Rick Franco discuss the founding of Four Branches Bourbon, a company created by veterans to address the issues of alcohol use and mental health within the military community. They explore the importance of sobriety,

en

01:51:49

115 - Big Jon Mclaughlin from 1st Special Forces Group

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/13

Episode Sponsor: ⁠Precision Wellness Group Website⁠ ⁠Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroup⁠Get your Gym Supplements at ⁠Alpha Elite Performance Website⁠ Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.In this episode of Lesser Known Operators, host Nicholas Allen speaks with Jon McLaughlin, a former Special Forces operator, about his transition to civilian life, the challenges of mental health, and the importance of finding purpose after service. They discuss the impact of hormone therapy on well-being,

en

01:17:11

114 - Airman First Class Christian Bellmore's Story...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/10

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @pines_path_collectiveIn this heartfelt conversation, Samantha Mecke shares the story of her son, Christian Bellmore, who tragically passed away while serving in the Air Force. Samantha discusses the challenges she faced with the military medical system, the investigation into her son's death, and her

en

02:01:23

113 - JTFK9s & Keith Holland on Saving Lives One Dog...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/06

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @jtfk9sIn this episode of "Lesser Known Operators," host Nicholas Allen welcomes Keith Holland, founder of JTF Canine, to discuss the transformative power of service dogs for veterans and law enforcement officers. The conversation delves into Keith's journey from a Green Beret in the 3rd Special Forces

en

01:18:55

112 - Special Forces Trust: Same Mission, Stronger...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/02/03

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness GroupInstagram – @precisionwellnessgroupSpecial Forces Trust: Special Forces Trust WebsiteInstagram – @specialforcestrustGet your gym supplements at Alpha Elite PerformanceUse code LKO15 at checkout to save 15%In this conversation, Nicholas Allen speaks with Cameron Davis and Nelson Young from the Special Forces Trust about the organization's mission, recent name change, and various programs aimed at supporting Special Forces members and their families. They

en

02:00:23

111 - Chris Lessard: Green Beret and Owner of Brain...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/01/29

Episode Sponsor:Precision Wellness GroupInstagram – @precisionwellnessgroupInstagram – @braintreatmentcenter_ashburnLKO Merch: Lesser Known Operators Merch StoreGet your gym supplements at Alpha Elite PerformanceUse code LKO15 at checkout to save 15%In this conversation, Nicholas Allen and Chris Lessard delve into the critical topics of brain health, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and mental health, particularly within the military community. They discuss the impact of military training on brain

en

02:06:10

110 - Tyr Symank: Quiet Professionals, Loud Problems...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/01/19

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @redleader_standingbyInstagram – @406mvpMT Vet Program WebsiteIn this episode of "Lesser Known Operators," host Nicholas Allen welcomes Tyr Symank, a Sergeant Major in the 19th Special Forces Group. The conversation dives into the complexities of being a quiet professional in the military, discussing the

en

01:30:21

109 - Rewiring the Mind After War — Nick Williams on...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/01/12

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet Lesser Known Operators Gear at Colorado Custom Design – Lesser Known Operators ShopGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Brain Treatment Fayetteville Website In this episode, Nicholas Allen interviews Nick Williams, a retired Green Beret and current manager at the Brain Treatment Center of Fayetteville. They discuss innovative brain treatment methods,

en

01:12:48

108 - Nick Merrick & Green Beret Racing: Identity,...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2026/01/06

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @green_beret_racing_ Green Beret Racing WebsiteIn this episode, Nicholas Allen interviews Nick Merrick, a former Green Beret and founder of Green Beret Racing. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the importance of community and purpose, and the mission of Green Beret

en

02:03:55

107 - JJ Pinter & Team RWB: Community, Accountability...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/29

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout. Instagram – @teamrwb GWOT100 Virtual Event – RunSignUpIn this conversation, JJ Pinter, the deputy director of Team RWB, shares insights into the organization's mission to support veterans through health and wellness initiatives. He discusses the challenges of nonprofit fundraising, the importance of community

en

02:13:56

106 - From Coast Guard to Coach: Andrew Siepka on...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/23

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @siepka_ludus_In this conversation, Andrew Siepka shares his journey from military service to becoming a strength and conditioning coach. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in coaching, resilience through hardship, and finding one's purpose. The discussion also touches on the impact of social

en

02:08:00

105 - Stew Smith: Mobility, Mental Toughness & the...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/20

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @stewsmith50 Stew Smith Fitness WebsiteIn this engaging conversation, Nicholas Allen interviews Stew Smith, a seasoned tactical fitness coach and author, who shares his insights on the importance of mobility in swimming, the mental toughness required for special operations, and the evolution of training

en

02:09:59

104 - Michael Green on Training Civilians, Military...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/15

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @michael.green.18fIn this conversation, Nicholas Allen and Michael Green discuss the transition from military to civilian life, the challenges of contracting, and the importance of networking and social media. They explore the significance of finding purpose after service, the role of hobbies in maintaining

en

01:01:19

103 - G-Chief Leather: How Chris Murillo Found...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/12

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @gchiefleatherIn this episode of Lesser Known Operators, host Nicholas Allen speaks with Chris Murillo, a former Green Beret and founder of G-Chief Leather. They discuss the transition from military to civilian life, the importance of finding purpose after service, and the emotional impact of retirement

en

02:10:15

102 - EDM4V: Rob Bailey on Identity, EDM, and the...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/08

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @edm4vIn this conversation, Nicholas Allen and Rob Bailey explore the unconventional journey from military service to the world of electronic dance music (EDM) and its therapeutic potential for veterans. Rob shares his personal experiences with mental health, identity, and purpose after leaving the

en

02:16:27

101 - Geoff Dardia: Rewiring the Warrior—Trauma,...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/12/03

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @geoff_rdcc Instagram – @sof_health_initiativeIn this episode, Nicholas Allen speaks with Geoff Dardia, founder of SOF Health Initiatives Program at Task Force Dagger, about the mental health challenges faced by veterans, particularly the impact of childhood trauma and substance abuse. They discuss the

en

02:04:52

100 - Mom’s Basement MMA: UFC Lessons, Special Ops...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/11/26

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @connormatthews.ufcIn this episode of Lesser Known Operators, host Nicholas Allen interviews Connor Matthews, a former United States Air Force combat controller and MMA fighter. They discuss Connor's journey from being a hockey player to pursuing a career in mixed martial arts, the rigorous training

en

02:01:02

99 - Disciplined, Vulnerable, Unstoppable: Joe Luplow...

Lesser Known Operators ·

2025/11/19

Episode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroupGet your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @mr_joelup Stage 4 Training WebsiteIn this episode, host Nicholas Allen sits down with Joseph Luplow, a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and owner of StageFourTraining.com. They discuss Luplow's journey through military training, the evolution of fitness, and the challenges of bodybuilding prep. The

en

121 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador