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The Team House is a long-form, fiercely apolitical national security podcast hosted by Jack Murphy, featuring special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, frontline reporters, and guests who have never spoken publicly before. It delivers deep-dive conversations on conflict, tradecraft, and the forces shaping the world, alongside the sister show Eyes On Geopolitics hosted by Mick Mulroy, Andy Milburn, and Jason Lyons, focused on breaking down current geopolitical events and what they mean for national security. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

  1. WWII Navy Veteran on Secret Radar Work and the Pacific War | Arthur Lewis

    4 HR AGO

    WWII Navy Veteran on Secret Radar Work and the Pacific War | Arthur Lewis

    World War II Pacific veteran Arthur Lewis joins us to look back on a remarkable life, from growing up in Brooklyn and training on classified Navy radar systems to serving aboard LSM-238 during the Iwo Jima campaign. He shares firsthand memories of the landing force, Japanese prisoners, ship damage, mine sweeping after the war, and the humanity he witnessed in the middle of combat. Arthur also discusses his postwar life at UCLA, working on early airborne radar at Hughes Aircraft, becoming a lawyer, arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court, and reflecting on it all at 100 years old. Today's Sponsors: GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  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/ Good Ranchers ⬇️ https://www.goodranchers.com/ Get $25 off your first order with the code "HOUSE" For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 — Start  00:34 — Growing up in Brooklyn, adoption, and Brooklyn Tech before the war 04:40 — Why Arthur joined the Navy instead of being drafted into the Army 06:03 — Navy boot camp, electronics training, and learning secret radar systems 12:34 — Classified radar work and waiting for a Pacific assignment 16:22 — Assigned to LSM-238 and fixing radio gear before deployment 21:05 — Pearl Harbor, landing training, and preparing for the invasion force 28:54 — Marines, the armored bulldozer, and the tense trip toward Iwo Jima 32:54 — Arriving off Iwo Jima: battleships, air attacks, and the landing 37:00 — Taking Japanese prisoners and seeing humanity in the middle of war 40:55 — Getting wounded, climbing aboard a transport, and finally getting a real meal 47:36 — Ship damage, Pearl Harbor repairs, and mine sweeping after the war 55:41 — UCLA, Hughes Aircraft, and working on early airborne radar systems 01:09:04 — Becoming a lawyer and building a 50-year criminal defense career 01:15:43 — Arguing a search-and-seizure case before the U.S. Supreme Court 01:32:57 — The Whitey Bulger case, retiring from law, and reflections at 100 years old Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    1hr 48min
  2. Former Green Beret and SMU Operator | David Carmichael | Ep. 412

    3 DAYS AGO

    Former Green Beret and SMU Operator | David Carmichael | Ep. 412

    David Carmichael joins us to discuss his memoir Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar, tracing his life from growing up in missionary communities across West Africa to surviving abusive boarding schools and eventually finding his way into the U.S. Army. He breaks down his path through 5th Special Forces Group, the old Q Course, Somalia, HUMINT work, Korea, and the mindset that shaped a career spent largely out of the spotlight. Grab David's book here: https://a.co/d/0aAJUNtF GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 — Start  00:51 — Growing up as a missionary kid in West Africa 03:18 — Life near Timbuktu: mud huts, no electricity, and isolation 04:17 — Sent to boarding school at six years old 07:10 — Abuse, censorship, and surviving missionary boarding schools 10:26 — Returning home, moving schools, and culture shock in America 13:16 — Leaving strict religion behind and joining the Army 15:01 — Chasing Special Forces and finding a path into 5th Group 20:48 — The old Q Course, Camp Mackall, and earning the Green Beret 24:09 — Somalia MTT: training local forces after the Soviets left 28:29 — Selection, HUMINT training, and becoming a military “Grey Man” 34:26 — Family life, Korea, Panmunjom, and dealing with North Koreans 44:42 — DCI award, retirement, and choosing family over promotion 48:27 — Building a scuba and military gear business after the Army 52:03 — Reconnecting with family and lessons from his father 54:31 — Writing Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar 58:15 — Business lessons, honesty, and closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    59 min
  3. Dizzying Week with Iran/US & Russia on the Back Foot | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    6 DAYS AGO

    Dizzying Week with Iran/US & Russia on the Back Foot | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    The guys break down the latest chaos in the Iran war, from the shaky “ceasefire” and Strait of Hormuz tanker stops to drone strikes, air defense gaps, and the global economic fallout. They also dig into the reported Israeli base in Iraq, covert action options, whether the U.S. goal is a non-nuclear Iran or regime change, and how China and Russia could exploit the crisis. The episode also covers Ukraine’s growing edge against Russia, drone warfare lessons the West still needs to absorb, and Iran’s internet control through “white SIM cards” and regime-monitored access. GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  Support the show on Patreon:⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Subscribe to our newsletter!!!! https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/join Jack's news outlet: https://thehighside.substack.com/ Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️ Jon's Twitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett Jon's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett Twitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett Check out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQ Youtube: 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_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCA LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/ Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.social Mick’s publications ⬇️ https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/ Whitefish security summit ⬇️ https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com Find Marc P here: https://x.com/Mpolymer Find Andy Milburn here:  Twitter ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8 LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023 Substack ⬇️ https://amilburn.substack.com/ Andy’s book ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.social Find Jason Lyons here:  LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?u Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 00:00 — Start 00:31 — Iran “ceasefire,” tanker stops, UAE strikes, and Project Freedom fallout 04:17 — Middle East air defense gaps and the drone threat allies are worried about 06:05 — Why Patriot and THAAD struggle against cheap Iranian drones 08:20 — The hidden global economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis 10:37 — Israel’s reported base in Iraq and the sovereignty debate 14:09 — Preemptive self-defense, international law, and Israel’s Iraq history 15:38 — Iran war endgame: Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a tougher JCPOA 20:42 — Why the Trump administration’s Iran diplomacy looks stuck 22:58 — Right-wing pressure on Trump to resume the war 24:00 — Covert action, regime change, and arming Iranian opposition groups 29:06 — Non-nuclear Iran vs. regime change: what is the actual U.S. goal? 31:51 — U.S. intelligence gaps, Israeli HUMINT, and the Iran collection problem 37:11 — Trump-Xi summit: China’s leverage over Iran and the U.S. 41:04 — Russia’s drone support to Iran and the growing Ukraine-Iran link 44:59 — Ukraine turns the tide and trolls Putin’s Victory Day parade 50:05 — Drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and why the West needs to catch up 51:59 — Iran’s “white SIM cards,” internet control, and regime surveillance 54:15 — Could a U.S.-backed satellite internet network break Iran’s information blockade? 01:01:00 — Whitefish Security Summit, books, Patreon, and closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    1hr 5min
  4. Navy SEAL Operator: From 9/11 to Fighting ISIS | Joe Taverner

    9 MAY

    Navy SEAL Operator: From 9/11 to Fighting ISIS | Joe Taverner

    Former Navy SEAL Joe Taverner joins us to discuss his career from joining the Navy before 9/11 to deployments in the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS. He breaks down hunting Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga, working with Polish GROM in Baghdad, the Battle of Najaf, and the 2016 Battle of Tel Skuf where Charlie Keating was killed in action. This episode also covers leadership after loss, how the SEAL Teams evolved during the GWOT, and Joe’s current work in directed energy weapons, laser defense, and counter-drone technology. https://www.aureliussystems.com/ Today's Sponsor: Quince⬇️ go to: https://www.quince.com/house for free shipping and 365 day returns  GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  Blue Chew ⬇️ https://bluechew.com/ Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL" For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 — Start 01:08 — Joining the Navy in 1999 and choosing the SEAL Teams 03:31 — 9/11 during workups and the war becoming real 05:31 — First deployment: the Philippines, Zamboanga, and Abu Sayyaf 10:27 — Hunting Abu Sabaya and the boat interdiction mission 13:24 — From pre-9/11 FID missions to real combat deployments 16:41 — Iraq 2004: working with Polish GROM in Baghdad 19:46 — The Battle of Najaf and fighting through urban combat 24:04 — Iraq 2007: Haditha, partner forces, and the SEAL Teams evolving 31:10 — Afghanistan 2009: Khost, partner forces, and the CIA base attack 36:08 — Afghanistan 2014: the Tangi Valley, firefights, and tribal realities 40:12 — Iraq 2016: Mosul, ISIS, and the Battle of Tel Skuf 48:43 — Charlie Keating killed in action and the medevac under fire 51:13 — Leading after loss: keeping the platoon focused after Charlie’s death 01:04:52 — Transitioning out of the military and finding the next mission 01:07:13 — Directed energy weapons, laser defense, and the future of counter-drone warfare 01:20:31 — TBI, veteran recovery programs, Home Base, and closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    1hr 29min
  5. NSA vs CIA: A Former Analyst Explains the Difference | Alma Katsu

    6 MAY

    NSA vs CIA: A Former Analyst Explains the Difference | Alma Katsu

    Former NSA and CIA analyst Alma Katsu joins us to discuss her career in intelligence, from the analog era of NSA and early hacking programs to CIA work on social media, disinformation, and emerging technology. She also breaks down how real intelligence work differs from Hollywood spy fiction, and how her experiences shaped novels like Black Vault and her upcoming book on Havana Syndrome. This episode also digs into Iraq War planning, the failure of Phase Four strategy, AI, propaganda, tech regulation, and the challenges women faced inside the intelligence community. Check out Alma's books here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alma-Katsu/author/B004FRX5WO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1778022974&sr=8-3&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=7dde9421-b9aa-439f-b0ce-7413359f4d42 GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 — Start  01:34 — Writing spy fiction after a career at NSA and CIA 05:02 — Real spies, “Slow Horses,” and the myth of James Bond 07:15 — From aspiring writer to accidentally joining NSA 10:56 — Starting as an NSA analyst and learning the intelligence world 13:51 — NSA before computers: analog intel, index cards, and the digital transition 16:53 — Inside one of NSA’s first hacking teams 22:13 — Building the CIA’s early social media intelligence program 31:08 — AI, propaganda, and the collapse of trust in open-source information 39:44 — Iraq War planning and the failure of Phase Four strategy 54:23 — Leaving NSA for CIA after the Patriot Act era 01:00:02 — Secret backchannels, Havana Syndrome, and real incidents behind the novels 01:21:19 — CIA publishing battles, pre-publication review, and returning to NSA 01:36:34 — Substack, viewer questions, NSA vs. CIA culture, and final thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    1hr 47min
  6. Why We Can't Beat Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    4 MAY

    Why We Can't Beat Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    This episode features a deep discussion on current geopolitical tensions, military strategies, and U.S. foreign policy, with insights from experts on Iran, NATO, and U.S. military operations. The conversation covers recent military actions, legislative challenges, and regional alliances, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of global security. GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  Support the show on Patreon:⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Subscribe to our newsletter!!!! https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/join Jack's news outlet: https://thehighside.substack.com/ Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️ Jon's Twitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett Jon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett Jon's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett Twitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackett Check out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQ Youtube: 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_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCA LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/ Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.social Mick’s publications ⬇️ https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/ Whitefish security summit ⬇️ https://whitefishsecuritysummit.com Find Marc P here: https://x.com/Mpolymer Find Andy Milburn here:  Twitter ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8 LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023 Substack ⬇️ https://amilburn.substack.com/ Andy’s book ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.social Find Jason Lyons here:  LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?u Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 00:00 Start 05:54 Critique of Military Policy and Leadership 11:48 War Powers and Congressional Authority 17:58 Resumption of Military Activity and Regional Dynamics 23:54 Iran's Economic Resilience and Military Strategy 29:53 Influence of Think Tanks and Diplomatic Strategies 38:25 Understanding Iran's Strategic Position 40:59 Iran's Asymmetric Warfare Tactics 45:20 Potential Iranian Responses to US Military Actions 49:04 The Role of the National Security Council 52:58 US Military Presence in Europe and Its Implications Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

    1hr 7min
  7. Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, & Ukraine: One Fighter’s Journey Through Modern War | Ryan O'Leary | Ep. 409

    2 MAY

    Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, & Ukraine: One Fighter’s Journey Through Modern War | Ryan O'Leary | Ep. 409

    Combat veteran Ryan O'Leary joins us to discuss his journey from the Army National Guard to fighting alongside Kurdish forces against ISIS in Iraq, working with Iranian Kurdish insurgent groups, and later experiencing the war in Ukraine firsthand. Ryan breaks down the realities of insurgency warfare, Kurdish resistance movements, and why modern conflicts are being transformed by drones, surveillance, and battlefield transparency. This episode also dives into the future of warfare, the limits of regime change, corruption inside war zones, and what Western militaries still fail to understand about modern combat. Today's Sponsors: GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off!  Blue Chew ⬇️ https://bluechew.com/ Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL" Good Ranchers ⬇️ https://www.goodranchers.com/ Get $25 off your first order with the code "HOUSE" For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!  https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Support 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/theteamhouse Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter:  https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: ⬇️ 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 The 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 — Start  01:25 — Growing up in Iowa and joining the Army National Guard 03:25 — Iraq deployment: FOB security and disillusionment with the war 04:20 — Afghanistan in RC Pactia: first firefights and combat patrols 05:45 — Ambushed on day one and surviving RPG attacks 08:50 — Why Afghanistan felt minor compared to later wars in Kurdistan and Ukraine 09:35 — Going AWOL to fight ISIS with the Kurds in Iraq 11:40 — Watching U.S. airstrikes outside Erbil as ISIS closed in 13:20 — Joining the Peshmerga with almost no process or paperwork 15:00 — Fighting across Iraq with Kurdish and Iranian Kurdish units 16:20 — The Kurdish-Iraqi civil war around Kirkuk explained 18:40 — Taking tank fire from Iraqi Abrams tanks during the fighting 21:10 — Mortar teams, ATGMs, and chaos on the Kirkuk front 24:00 — Kurdish independence, Kirkuk oil, and Iran’s role in the conflict 27:00 — U.S. weapons ending up with Iranian-backed militias and PMUs 29:00 — Meeting Iranian Kurdish fighters and deciding to work with them 32:10 — Living in the Qandil Mountains with Kurdish insurgents 34:20 — Kurdish separatism, Mahabad, and dreams of independence 39:10 — Life with Iranian Kurds: morale, culture, and surviving in the mountains 41:45 — Learning insurgency warfare from the inside 43:20 — Why insurgencies are nearly impossible to defeat 47:55 — Could Iranian Kurds actually help overthrow Tehran? 53:20 — Why regime change in Iran was always unrealistic 01:02:00 — Early Ukraine war experiences and how drones changed everything 01:14:30 — FPV drones, trench warfare, and why modern combat is now transparent 01:28:00 — What Western militaries still don’t understand about drone warfare 01:40:30 — Surviving artillery, drone drops, and constant surveillance in Ukraine 01:55:00 — Why infantry movement is becoming nearly impossible on the modern battlefield 02:07:00 — Foreign fighters in Ukraine: motivations, strengths, and problems 02:18:00 — Corruption, logistics, and the reality behind the Ukrainian war effort 02:31:00 — Lessons from Iraq, Kurdistan, and Ukraine for future U.S. wars 02:42:30 — China, Taiwan, and how drones could reshape the Pacific battlefield 02:54:00 — Why small units and adaptability matter more than ever 03:05:00 — The psychological toll of nonstop drone surveillance and attrition warfare 03:15:30 — Final thoughts on the future of warfare and where conflict is heading Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

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  8. 24th STS Operator | Chad McCoy (throwback episode)

    29 APR

    24th STS Operator | Chad McCoy (throwback episode)

    original airdate 11/4/22 Chad McCoy served in the Air Force for over 22 years, 18 of which with the 24th STS. (24th Special Tactics Squadron). Chad has been on 17 deployments the majority of which with JSOC and earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.  Check out Chad here: Foxtrot3 http://Foxtrot3.com LifeLine Rescue Tools  https://lifelinerescuetools.com/ Firestorm Labs https://www.launchfirestorm.com/ Subscribe to our Patreon! 👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse 00:00 — Start  01:20 — Growing up in Hawaii and chasing the special operations dream 08:30 — Pararescue history: Korea, Vietnam, and saving pilots under fire 11:00 — CCTs, PJs, JTACs, and how Air Force Special Tactics works 14:30 — Inside 24th STS: JSOC support, combat rescue, and tier-one assets 21:00 — 9/11 in Okinawa and trying to get into the war 24:20 — Trying out for 24th STS and puking through selection 27:30 — U-2 pilot rescue in Korea and recovering classified gear 34:00 — PJ pipeline: water confidence, scuba, Airborne, SOCM, and Green Team 48:00 — First real gunfight and learning lethal decision-making 53:00 — Humanity in war: prisoners, ethics, and combat medicine 58:30 — Back-to-back Iraq and Afghanistan deployments 01:05:00 — Heavy casualties, compartmentalization, and refusing to process trauma 01:17:30 — Captain Phillips, Somali pirates, and maritime missions 01:25:00 — Safe houses, low-vis work, and the “non-sexy” side of SOF 01:35:00 — Tier-one medics, Navy vs. Army units, and staying sharp 01:44:30 — Running Green Team and learning a different kind of leadership 01:53:30 — How selection changed: diversity of thought and building better operators 01:56:00 — Losing GWOT experience and preparing for the next fight 02:00:00 — Innovation, failure, and why the military struggles to adapt 02:07:30 — Army vs. Navy tier-one culture and mission differences 02:10:00 — Special Reconnaissance, AFSOC’s future, and contested environments 02:16:00 — Retirement, depression, and losing purpose after the military 02:18:00 — Building a low-cost cruise missile after leaving SOF 02:25:00 — Life after combat and why conventional troops deserve more respect 02:34:45 — Veteran mental health, VA failures, and alternative treatments 02:38:00 — Closing thoughts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

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The Team House is a long-form, fiercely apolitical national security podcast hosted by Jack Murphy, featuring special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, frontline reporters, and guests who have never spoken publicly before. It delivers deep-dive conversations on conflict, tradecraft, and the forces shaping the world, alongside the sister show Eyes On Geopolitics hosted by Mick Mulroy, Andy Milburn, and Jason Lyons, focused on breaking down current geopolitical events and what they mean for national security. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

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    Airwave Media
  • Creator
    dee takos
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    594
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    Explicit
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    © Copyright dee takos
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