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The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don’t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth. 

  1. David Rutherford Show: Syria Is the Warning — This Is How Global Conflicts Begin | Kevork Almassian

    DEC 22

    David Rutherford Show: Syria Is the Warning — This Is How Global Conflicts Begin | Kevork Almassian

    Why does Syria matter far beyond the Middle East — and what does it reveal about how modern global conflicts actually begin? In this episode of The David Rutherford Show, David sits down with Middle East analyst Kevork Almassian,  @SyrianaAnalysis  Syrian-born political commentator who lived through the war, lost family to jihadist violence, and was forced into exile. Kevork breaks down how Syria became a testing ground for proxy warfare, covert operations, sanctions, and information control — and why these tactics are now shaping conflicts around the world. This conversation goes beyond headlines and media narratives to examine how global powers really compete today, why Syria was never just a civil war, and what lessons governments have already learned from its collapse. If you want to understand how modern conflicts start — quietly, indirectly, and at enormous human cost — this episode is essential. Follow Kevork Almassian's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SyrianaAnalysis/streams Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/  📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/   Timestamps: 00:00 - What’s Really Going On In Syria Right Now? 09:19 - The Truth About The Syrian War & CIA Influence 18:31 - Jolani’s Rise To Power & The Covert War 29:05 - Why Are US Troops Securing The Oil Fields? 34:40 - Jolani’s Dark Intentions For Syria 51:56 - The Middle East Is Being Restructured 59:02 - Trump Classifies Certain Muslim Brotherhood Groups As Terrorists 01:07:25 - Where To Learn More From Kevork   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  2. David Rutherford Show: From 9/11 to Fallujah: A Marine Grunt’s Untold War Story

    DEC 17

    David Rutherford Show: From 9/11 to Fallujah: A Marine Grunt’s Untold War Story

    📍Robin “Griff” Griffiths, a former U.S. Marine grunt, shares his firsthand account of joining the Marine Corps after 9/11 and fighting in the opening days of the Iraq War. Griff walks through boot camp, the invasion of Iraq, and the brutal reality of combat during the Battle of Nasiriyah, including the loss of 18 Marines in a single day. This episode goes beyond headlines to reveal what war actually feels like from the ground level—fear, brotherhood, chaos, and responsibility. If you want an unfiltered Marine perspective on the Iraq invasion, this is a story you won’t hear anywhere else. Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - From 9/11 to the Marine Corps 10:01 - Marine Boot Camp: Breaking Down the Man 23:38 - “We Knew We Were Going To War”: Preparing For Deployment 40:41 - Ambush Alley: The First Day of Combat, Fear Of Death 52:47 - Losing 18 Friends In One Day 58:16 - Coming Home, Questioning The War, Preparing For A 2nd Deployment 01:15:10 - Getting Married Between Deployments, Family, Cost of War 01:24:02 - Brutal 2nd Deployment, Combat, Nearly Dying 01:36:13 - Coming Home, Recovery & Transitioning Out 01:47:01 - Getting Saved 01:48:46 - Lessons Learned From War 01:50:30 - What If His Son Said He Wanted To Join The Corps? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 59m
  3. David Rutherford Show: “22 Minutes Without Air” – World Record Holder Stig Severinsen on the True Limits of Human Performance | Ep. 86

    DEC 15

    David Rutherford Show: “22 Minutes Without Air” – World Record Holder Stig Severinsen on the True Limits of Human Performance | Ep. 86

    📍Stig Severinsen is a four-time world champion freediver, multiple Guinness World Record holder, and the first human being to hold his breath for more than 20 minutes. Known globally as “The Human Dolphin,” Stig combines elite physiology, Eastern philosophy, and decades of scientific research to explore the limits of human potential. In this conversation, Stig and Rut go deep into: How Stig learned to hold his breath for 22 minutes The Viking childhood that shaped his connection to water Training Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, and elite performers The biology of breath, CO₂ tolerance, lactic acid, and nervous system control Why modern medicine misunderstands the mind-body connection The psychology of pushing past fear and physical limitation Breathwork as a tool for mental toughness, resilience, and healing The story behind his world records, including the under-ice swim How anyone can begin training their breath today Stig brings together science, nature, and spirituality in a way few people can. This episode is a masterclass in human performance.Follow Stig: https://www.breatheology.com/ Next Steps: 🏫 Get coaching by David Rutherford: https://www.froglogicinstitute.com/ 📕 Get David's novel, The Poet Warrior: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/the-poet-warrior 📰 Sign up for David's weekly newsletter for free coaching tips, updates, and more: https://davidrutherfordletter.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Early Childhood, Connecting To Water, Inspired By Nature 17:01 - What Ignited Stig’s Competitive Spirit & Will To Be The Best? 32:23 - Breaking World-Records & Pushing Human Limits 42:30 - The Physiology of Freediving 01:02:41 - Mindfulness, Performance Psychology, The Power of Breathwork 01:14:37 - Conditioning The Mind & Body For Superhuman Performance 01:37:04 - Coaching World-Record Setting Athletes 01:48:32 - Where To Learn More About Stig & Breatheology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 55m
4.9
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The David Rutherford Show represents the highest form of the emerging new media landscape. As a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and world championship performance coach, David has been exploring the human condition for the past 30 years in his epic quest to understand how individuals and teams can defeat the negative insurgency. In his new show David will give experienced analysis to most pressing topics of our time. His mission is to consolidate the battlefield of information and provide unique context to most important issues of the day. Don’t miss this exciting show and allow David to be your flash bang of truth. 

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