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Direct Action Combat Podcast

Hosted by retired JTF2 Assaulter, Randy Turner, The Direct Action Podcast dives into the world of military and law enforcement. Speaking with everyone from retired JTF2 members, current members of the CANSOF community, tactical police officers, both current and retired, all the way to journalists and martial artists - Direct Action Combat Podcast has you covered.

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68:51

Direct Action Podcast: Canadian UFC Fighter Mandel Nallo

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2025/12/15

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ On this week's episode, we were pleased to be joined by Canadian MMA fighter, currently signed to the UFC - Mandel "Rat Garbage" Nallo. Mandel has an amazing story of determination and dedication in pursuit of his dream. He is someone that young people should be looking up to! Big thank you to Mandel for his time. Please give him a follow on social media: IG:

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93:11

Direct Action Podcast: Michael J. Lalonde, Author,...

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2025/12/07

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is an incredibly interesting man, who is trying his best to put Canadians at the forefront of military thrillers through his writing. Not only is Michael a retired intel officer with CAF, and an author, he's also a full-time law student, craziness! Big thank you to Michael for making the trip to Ottawa specifically to speak with us, and tell us about

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69:16

Brad "Iceman" Colbert, Marine Force Recon (Generation...

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2025/11/30

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We'll be honest here, we've been talking about this podcast since we recorded it. Brad has an incredible background from Marine Force Recon, where he starred in the book Generation Kill, to training of government agencies, and now starting a whiskey brand, he is a wealth of knowledge and truly one of the best conversations we've had, and hope to have more of. Brad also has a

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68:00

Andy Stumpf, Ret. DEVGRU, Business Owner, Pilot, BJJ...

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2025/11/16

https://www.directactions.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This was a very cool experience for us, and something we're hoping to do more of moving forward, speaking with men and women of the armed forces from around the world. It won't always be a discussion about tactics and deployments, as you'll hear in this interview with Andy, but we are looking to explore the experiences as a whole from other operators. This is really our first

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81:56

Direct Action Podcast: Former UFC Fighter, Mark...

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2025/11/03

https://www.directactions.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Randy and Mark's friendship dates back well over a decade and is deeply rooted in martial arts. Mark is a business owner, former UFC fighter, father, and phenomenal human being. He has lived 100 lives with the time he has spent on this earth to date. I can assure you, there will be a part 2. Enjoy! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic

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37:49

Ask The Operator: How Is The Food At JTF2? Is CSOR As...

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2025/10/26

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We managed to sneak in a quick 40 mins in between podcasts to answer some of your questions this month! If you didn't have a chance to submit anything, toss it in the comments and we'll cover it off in November. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! And Carcajou Tactical

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69:39

Sean Renaud, Ret. JTF2 Supporter, Government National...

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2025/10/20

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Another beauty from the unit joins us on the podcast! Sean is (another) fascinating person with a super interesting background, has lived through some pretty crazy experiences while serving as a supporter at JTF2, including the shooting on Parliament Hill in 2014. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for

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83:45

Direct Action Podcast; *The* Dr. Chris Raynor

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2025/10/05

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This podcast is a phenomenal story of dedication and perseverance, with the one and only @ChrisRaynorMD . We talk about his journey from professional sports to medicine, the struggles therein to accomplish his dream, and his time in the CAF reserves. This is not only motivational, this conversation was inspirational. If you put your mind to anything, you can accomplish it. Go

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91:52

Direct Action Podcast: Wrestling Guru (And Randy's...

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2025/09/21

https://www.directactions.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is Serge Gevork. Serge has an awesome story, from immigrating from communist Russia to training with the highest level Olympic Wrestlers and UFC Fighters Canada has ever had to offer. And on top of all that, he happens to be Randy's wrestling coach! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo

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65:54

Ask The Operator: Viewer Questions, Selection Prep,...

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2025/09/17

https://www.directactions.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Buckle up, kids! Introducing the new format for Ask The Operator. Once a month, Randy will sit down, and go through as many of our user-submitted questions as possible, allowing us to get you your answers WAY faster than before. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! And Carcajou

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90:30

Martial Artist, Self-Defence Expert, Private...

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2025/09/07

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Another beauty of a human being on this week's show, Brian Rauchbach. Brain and Randy crossed paths while Randy was with JTF2 and looking on ways to improve the hands and feet skills at the unit - enter, Brian Rauchbach. Brian's Gym: elitetrainingcenter.net Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off

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01:10:49

Dallas Alexander: Retired JTF2 Sniper, turned...

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2025/08/24

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Perhaps our most requested guest to date, retired JTF2 sniper Dallas Alexander, was generous enough to make some time for us while in between shows. Lots of talk about life, music, and some nerding out on sniping. Enjoy! (Though we imagine you are) Follow Dallas on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdallasalexander Website: https://www.dallasalexander.ca/ Spotify:

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01:55:42

Dave Dewar: Ret. JTF2 Breacher & Private Contractor -...

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2025/08/11

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ To be perfectly honest, there are so many different ways to describe Dave Dewar's life and career, that the title space just doesn't come close to covering it. Dave had a tough upbriging, but joined the Canadian Armed Forces at a fairly young age, rose up to JTF2 where he deployed to Afghanistan, later leaving the unit to become a private contractor - then *rejoined* the unit

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01:00:07

Sam Cooper (Investigative Journalist, The Bureau)

Direct Action Combat Podcast ·

2025/07/27

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This episode's guest is Canadian investigative journalist and author Sam Cooper. Sam has been reporting on the international criminal networks within our borders ranging from the Mexican cartels, China, Iranian threat networks and more. Strap in for this one, it is eye-opening to say the least. Sam's X: https://x.com/scoopercooper The Bureau: https://www.thebureau.news/ The

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01:14:19

Josh Rowlands: Former CSOR Operator & JTF2...

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2025/07/14

https://www.directactions.ca/https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is Josh Rowlands, former JTF2 K9 handler with multiple combat deployments overseas with both JTF2 and as a CSOR Operator. Josh currently runs a K9 training business out of Ottawa and hosts his own podcast as well! Website: https://in-linek9.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_in_line_k9_/ The Direct Action Podcast is PROUDLY Presented

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01:28:23

Devon Larratt: Retired JTF2 Assaulter & World...

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2025/06/30

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Easily one of the most interesting men in the world, Devon Larratt is joining this week's Direct Action Podcast. Not only is Devon a former co-worker with Randy at JTF2, he is also easily considered one of the best arm wrestlers of all time. Also, happens to be a beauty of a human being! Get comfortable for this one, folks, it's a good one! The Direct Action Podcast is PROUDLY

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01:29:06

Lee: JTF2 Supporter and Ammo Tech

Direct Action Combat Podcast ·

2025/06/30

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We are back for another in-studio DA podcast, joined this time by Lee, who is a former JTF2 Supporter, Ammo Tech, and all-around beauty human being. We discuss how Lee got involved with the unit, his time therein, and most importantly, understanding when it was time to stop.

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01:08:26

Arjun Grewa: JTF2 Specialist Discuss HVT Hits,...

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2025/06/30

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this episode of the Direct Action Podcast is retired JTF2 Specialist, and current CEO of Ventus Respiratory Technologies, Arjun Grewal. Arjun and I have known each other for over 17 years, through his 20 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Arjun has done amazing things for this country, and was kind enough to sit down and discuss his time in the unit, and

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