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This is the official podcast of the 81st Stryker Brigade of the Washington National Guard. We seek to cultivate a culture of excellence by investing heavily in our Soldiers. In these episodes, you will find those that have displayed the audacity, intelligence, and durability we seek to instill in the Cascade Rifles. ravenreport.substack.com

  1. 07/14/2025

    81st SBCT Study Guide

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

    81st SBCT Study Guide

  2. 12/02/2023

    EP35 @thebeardedburton

    Jonathon Burton is behind the brand @thebeardedburton. He teaches survival courses and bush crafting skills throughout the US. In building his business, he leveraged social media to connect with people and build community. He talks to us about survival skills, the outdoors, music, and more in this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  3. 11/25/2023

    EP34 @TomTheRomanHelmetGuy

    This episode of the Raven Report podcast interviews the Instagram sensation @TomtheRomanHelmetGuy. Tom produces short videos highlighting battles and individuals who made a difference throughout history. From these short clips, we can extract battlefield tactics, character attributes, and a sense of adventure that we want to emulate ourselves and instill in our Soldiers. You can connect with Tom at @tomtheromanhelmetguy on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  4. 11/17/2023

    EP33: 1LT Jacques van Rooyen

    1LT Jacques van Rooyen is a former member of the 81st SBCT. Upon his return from a deployment to Poland with the Dark Rifles, he entered the US Air Force as a chaplain. Prior to serving in the 81st, he spent a considerable amount of time as a teacher in China. In this episode, he provides us with a street-level perspective of the changes discussed in our previous two episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  5. 11/10/2023

    EP32 Jeremy GoldKorn

    Jeremy Goldkorn is co-host of the Sinica podcast and editor-in-chief of SupChina.com. He moved to China in 1995 and became managing editor of Beijing's first independent English-language entertainment magazine. In 2003, he founded the website and research firm Danwei, which tracked Chinese media, markets, politics, and business. He has lived in a workers’ dormitory, produced a documentary about African soccer players in Beijing, and rode a bicycle from Peshawar to Kathmandu via Kashgar and Lhasa. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2015 and is a board member of the Tennessee China Network. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  6. 11/03/2023

    EP31: David Dollar

    David Dollar (November 21, 1954 – October 8, 2023) was an American economist and China scholar who served as a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s John L. Thornton China Center between July 2017 and October 2023. His research focused on economic reform in China and US-China economic relations. He hosted Brookings' "Dollar and Sense" trade podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  7. 10/27/2023

    EP30 MAJ Ben Siems

    MAJ Ben Siems is a highly experienced coach with diverse qualifications and expertise. With a Master's degree in Human Performance, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and countless certifications, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his work. While specializing in working with tactical Athletes such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and military personnel, Ben also has extensive experience working with clients of all ages and abilities, including competitive and non-competitive youth and adults.  Having served in the Army National Guard for 23 years, including ten years in the Infantry and the last 13 years in the Nurse Corps. He serves as the Holistic Health and Fitness Coordinator and Human Performance Integrator for the Army National Guard. In our conversation with him, we explore what Holistic Health and Fitness is and how the Army integrates them into building individual Soldiers.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

  8. 10/20/2023

    EP29 COL Matthew James

    Colonel Matthew James is the commander of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. He is a known force in the Washington National Guard and a familiar voice on this podcast. He began his career as an active-duty infantry officer before transitioning to the AGR program in our State.  This episode delves into his command philosophy, lessons learned from years of service, and what lies ahead for the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team members. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravenreport.substack.com

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This is the official podcast of the 81st Stryker Brigade of the Washington National Guard. We seek to cultivate a culture of excellence by investing heavily in our Soldiers. In these episodes, you will find those that have displayed the audacity, intelligence, and durability we seek to instill in the Cascade Rifles. ravenreport.substack.com

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  • Creator
    81st SBCT
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 81st SBCT
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    The Raven Report Podcast