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The Ready Room Podcast"Black Flags, the Rise of ISIS", Part 4 of 4, ISIS begins, with 2 x Pulitzer Prize winning author and Washington Post correspondent, Mr. Joby WarrickIn the final episode of our 4-part series we cover the birth of ISIS itself. With the seeds planted and the soil now ripe, the long string of dominoes that started falling on September 11th, 2001 will finally reach their cataclysmic peak. The Swiss cheese model will align perfectly, and in the nation of Syria, the seeds of ISIS will be planted and flourish across much of the middle east. The fire of ISIS will rage on for years, until a critical mistake by the leader of ISIS itself will unite the Muslim world against Islamic extremism.
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The Ready Room Podcast"Black Flags, the Rise of ISIS", Part 3 of 4, The story of Nicholas Berg, with 2 x Pulitzer Prize winning author and Washington Post correspondent, Mr. Joby WarrickIn late April, 2004, Nicholas Berg was grusomelly beheaded, by hand, by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The 5 minute and 37 second long video was recorded and distributed thoughout the internet for all the world to see. It was an instant hit. It would be the worlds sobering and tragic intoduction to the tactics and commitment that would come to represent al Qaeda in Iraq. It would prove to be a monumental domino among many that would soon fall.
On this episode...
- The Nick Berg story
- Ramadi and Fallujah crumble
- Zarqawi attacks...2024-09-2359 min
The Ready Room Podcast"Black Flags, the Rise of ISIS", Part 2 of 4, Sept 11, 2001, The Next Domino, with 2 x Pulitzer Prize winning author and Washington Post correspondent, Mr. Joby WarrickAs the historical dominoes are lining up, a critical and world changing event happens on September 11th, 2001. It will be a major tipping point in the events that follow in the months and years to come. For the United States the gloves are now off, and the memory of that fateful September morning will fuel a fire that will see the deployment of U.S. Military forces to both Afghanistan and Iraq. The dominoes are lined up, and they will slowly fall, one by one.
The dominoes...
- September 11th, 2001
- Invasion of Af...2024-05-2959 min
The Ready Room Podcast”Black Flags, The Rise of ISIS”, Part 1 of 4, with 2 x Pulitzer Prize winning author and Washington Post correspondent, Mr. Joby WarrickHistorically, when the proper dominoes are arranged and then fall in the correct order, amazing and positive things can happen, unfortunately, however, that same reality exists for evil and darkness as well. This is the story of ISIS, a very real form of indescribable evil that still exists and even thrives in parts of the world today. On today’s episode I welcome 2-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and Washington Post correspondent, Mr. Joby Warrick, to discuss his 2016 Pulitzer Prize winning book, Black Flags, the rise of ISIS. We discuss his background as a journalist, his road to developing a...2024-05-0745 min
The Ready Room Podcast"The Highest and Purest Democracy", Remembering Iwo Jima, 194579 years ago today, the battle of Iwo Jima was raging in the Pacific theatre of WWII. At the conclusion of the campaign over 18000 Japanese and over 6000 Americans lay dead. This very short mini-episode is a recording of a eulogy that was presented by Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn at a memorial service after the battle. It is simply known as "The Highest and Purest Democracy". Listen to the words. Thank you.
2024-03-0607 min
The Ready Room Podcast”Female Marines, a very special breed of human”, with Ret. USMC Maj. Nicole ”Cougar” Jansen-HinnenkampUnited States Marines are known as the few and the proud, and of those few, barely 7% are women. It takes an extremely adventurous and willing soul to join an organization that has a twisted sense of satisfaction in doing the most difficult things, under the worst conditions, at the absolute worst time, but yet, will do them happily while wearing a sadistic smile and with a pride that only other Marines can understand. On today’s episode I welcome my good friend, Ret. USMC Maj Nicole Jansen-Hinnenkamp, callsign Cougar, who served 20 years on active duty as both an enlisted Sa...2024-01-103h 06
The Ready Room Podcast”Your life is no accident; the art of being intentional”, with TEDx speaker and podcast host, Angela BarnardAccording to Merriam Websters dictionary, the word Intentional is defined as “done by intention, intended” In other words, not random, not by chance, and not accidental. And according to the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives. Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” On today’s episode I welcome career coach, yoga instructor, TED-X speaker coach, and host of “The Intentional Mind” podcast, my good friend, Angela Barnard. We discuss how she has evolved into a living breathi...2023-09-261h 11
The Ready Room Podcast”Excuses are STILL worthless. The ambition of a Vietnamese refugee in the U.S., and his full recovery from being paralyzed”, Part 2, with Ret. USMC Fighter Pilot (and WSO), LtCol. ”Charlie” DinhOn April 30, 1975, the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army, effectively ending the Vietnam War. In the days before, U.S. forces evacuated thousands of Americans and South Vietnamese. However, not everyone who wanted to escape, could. With South Vietnam now under communist control, life for those left behind became a completely new and challenging world, one that would eventually lead many to escape by any means necessary. On today’s episode I welcome back Retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, LtCol “Charlie” Dinh for Part 2, to discuss his life As a Vietnamese refugee in the US. We ta...2023-07-252h 11
The Ready Room Podcast”Excuses are worthless. Escaping communist Vietnam to Los Angeles, CA; the ambition of a Vietnamese refugee in the United States”, Part 1, with Ret. USMC Fighter Pilot (and WSO), LtCol. ”Charlie” DinhOn April 30, 1975, the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese Army, effectively ending the Vietnam War. In the days before, U.S. forces evacuated thousands of Americans and South Vietnamese. However, not everyone who wanted to escape, could. With South Vietnam now under communist control, life for those left behind became a completely new and challenging world, One that would eventually lead many to escape by any means necessary. On today’s episode I welcome Retired Marine Corps fighter pilot, WSO, and Forward Air Controller, LtCol “Charlie” Dinh for Part 1 of our 2 part series. We talk about...2023-07-052h 03
The Ready Room Podcast”Going to the Moon, Part 2, The Missions of Apollo 11 & 12. Pressure, shenanigans, and history”, with author, podcast host, and Space nerd, Mr. Rick HoustonIn 1962 President JFK announced to the world that the US would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. And after 8 years of trials and tribulations, NASA had made it to the finish line. However, the challenge of crossing that finish line would prove to be a monumental and historic challenge. On today’s episode I welcome back to the show, author, podcast host, and Space NERD, Mr. Rick Houston, for Part 2 of our 3 part series. We talk about the Apollo 11 story, and cover in detail the somewhat unknown but critical significance of the Apollo 12 mi...2023-05-252h 06
The Ready Room Podcast”Going to the Moon, Part 1. A case study on what can happen when a nation comes together” with author and podcast host, Mr. Rick HoustonAmerican history is riddled with historic highs and lows, events of greatness, and events of despair. However, there have been the occasional moments when the nation as a whole was linked arm in arm in a common goal, and in 1962, that goal was to put a man on the moon. The process was a mystery, the objective almost a dream, but for those involved, no one told them it couldn’t be done, so they did it. On today’s episode I welcome Mr. Rick Houston. He is NASCAR historian, podcast host, NASA enthusiast, and the author of the book...2023-04-288h 00
The Ready Room PodcastPart 2. What true leadership looks like. One Marine’s story on holding the line against the DOD COVID 19 vaccine mandate. With USMC F-35 Test Pilot and former Top Gun instructor, LtCol. ”Sonny” DuncanIn August 2021 the DOD issued a mandate that all service members receive the COVID 19 vaccine. Failure to do so would result in punitive action and removal from military service. In the wake of that mandate over 7000 active duty service members amongst thousands of National guard and reserves have been separated from military service. Of those who stood their ground against the COVID 19 vaccine mandate, a large group represented by all services have banded together to fight back. On today’s episode I welcome Marine Corps, LtCol Sonny Duncan. An F-35 operational test pilot and former Top Gun instructor that ha...2023-02-081h 18
The Ready Room PodcastPart 1. What true leadership looks like. One Marine’s story on holding the line against the DOD COVID 19 vaccine mandate. With USMC F-35 Test Pilot and former Top Gun instructor, LtCol. ”Sonny” DuncanIn August 2021 the DOD issued a mandate that all service members receive the COVID 19 vaccine. Failure to do so would result in punitive action and removal from military service. In the wake of that mandate over 7000 active duty service members amongst thousands of National guard and reserves have been separated from military service. Of those who stood their ground against the COVID 19 vaccine mandate, a large group represented by all services have banded together to fight back. On today’s episode I welcome Marine Corps LtCol "Sonny" Duncan. An F-35 operational test pilot and former Top Gun instructor that ha...2023-01-211h 34
The Ready Room Podcast”No excuses 101. Combat, marriage, motherhood, and business, with US Army UH-60 Blackhawk pilot and American badass, Lacey Szekely”Starting business is no joke, especially as a mother of two kids, 2 dogs, a cat, and is married to a fighter pilot husband who travels half the month. However, if you were a seasoned combat veteran, that has dealt with death and stress on a daily basis, balancing kids, marriage and business, might just be a welcome challenge. On today’s episode I welcome US Army UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, and small business owner Lacey Sczekely. We talk about her time flying medevac chase in Afghanistan, the importance of standing your ground, and how she leverages her combat experience in he...2022-12-161h 45
The Ready Room PodcastWant to become a fighter pilot? This is all you need to know, in less than 9 minutes. You’re welcome!Did you know that fighter pilots make only the best life decisions? Did you know that fighter pilots are not affected by economic change and have pretty much figured out the secret of life? Yes, folks, it's true. On this very special 8 minute mini-episode, I present to you a Pulitzer Prize level research project written by a very young future fighter pilot. This upcoming aviation ninja covers down on all thing’s fighter pilot, and will offer you some insight into becoming one of what the well know scholarly journal Uncyclopedia.com refer to as Zipper Suited Sun gods. If...2022-11-0211 min
The Ready Room PodcastThe most savage women alive? Maybe. Fighting ISIS along-side the all-female YPJ, with Ret. USAF MSgt Eric BallesterWhen you were 16 years old, what was your biggest fear? Not passing your drivers test, not having a date for the school dance, or maybe it was just getting through that damn chemistry class. Well, what if you were born in Syria, and at 16 yrs old, your daily routine was war, and your biggest fear was watching your friends die. And what if your reality was so dire, that you would choose to end your own life, rather than be captured and forced to experience a death most people cannot comprehend, at the hands of an evil most people...2022-09-221h 43
The Ready Room PodcastThe Paddles Factor and LSO Culture, with legendary Marine Corps LSO, Maj Brad ”Barf” Byers
Can you remember the rules to live by? Or how about ECAT fly away? Well if you’ve ever landed a jet on an aircraft carrier, this episode is for you. You know what its like to be just a few feet from death on a regular basis, and can laugh about it like it’s no big deal. On this episode we break down the Paddles culture and what it means to be an LSO. We talk stories, feats of strength, history, and scary moments that we will never forget. I welcome back my LSO m...2022-07-041h 55
The Ready Room Podcast”Earning the Medal of Honor, crazy ex-girlfriends, and stories you just can’t make up”, with Medal of Honor recipient and legendary story teller, Ret US Army Command SgtMaj, Bob Patterson
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the United States government's highest and most prestigious military decoration. The stories associated with earning such an award are often inspiring, sad, and in many cases, down right unbelievable. If you ever have the chance to sit down with one of these individuals, I highly recommend you do. On todays episode I am humbled to welcome Medal of Honor recipient, and legendary story teller, Ret. US Army Command SgtMaj Bob Patterson, who, after his HS girlfriend pissed him off, decided to join the Army. We talk about his adventures in Vietnam...2022-05-081h 44
The Ready Room Podcast”Blue Angel keys to success, and jumping out of airplanes”, with Marine Corps F/A-18 Pilot and former Blue Angel, Maj Jeff ”DARYL” Mullins
Most 11 year old’s don’t jump out of air planes, most families don’t have “life flight” on speed dial, and most kids don’t grow up on an airport. However, if you've jumped out of a plane over 5000 times before you got your drivers license, and lived long enough to watch each of your 4 siblings hit the ground, and live, you just might have a story.
On today’s episode I welcome one of my bros, Marine Corps Major Jeff “DARYL” Mullins. An F/A-18 Hornet pilot, skydiving ninja, Top Gun graduate, and former Blue Angel...2022-02-262h 00
The Ready Room Podcast”Playing Cold War chess against Russian nuclear submarines”, with Ret. Navy CDR Mike ”Chippy” Quinlan
Chess is a game of thinking, of maneuvering, and of planning. When someone wins, both players go home. Well, what if you were playing chess against Russian Nuclear Submarines at the heart of the Cold War. What if your job, was to sink a Russian nuclear sub if the situation called for it? Could you do it, could you launch that torpedo, could you handle the stress of potentially having your finger on the WWIII start button? On today’s episode I welcome Ret. Navy CDR Mike “Chippy” Quinlan. A 27 year veteran who actually lived the “Hunt for Red...2021-12-162h 09
The Ready Room PodcastRobert Kiyosaki, ”Gun running and helicopter dates”, with the best selling author and Marine Corps gunship pilot.
Many people are born with the entrepreneurial gene. However, rarely does someone realize they are meant to be their own boss and find their knack for business while flying combat missions in Vietnam. For a select few, the demands of war elevated their minds to new and slightly illegal levels of business creativity. With us today is best-selling author, finance ninja, and Marine Corps gunship pilot and Vietnam vet, Robert Kiyosaki. A successful entrepreneur whose first swing at business was selling $5 45 Cal pistols for $45. We talk about his childhood, his combat experience in Vietnam, and the unwritten...2021-11-101h 25
The Ready Room Podcast”Turning tragedy into fuel; the story of Shields and Stripes”, with Ret. USAF Pararescue Jumper, MSgt Steve NisbetWhen tragedy strikes, most people crumble. The pain and loss is to much for them and life as they know it stands still. However, there are a select few, who have learned to turn tragedy into fuel, they can take an event that would rock most people, and use it as motivation, as inspiration, and as the driving force towards a new mission. On today’s episode I welcome Ret. MSgt. Steve Nisbet, a USAF Pararescue Jumper who served at the highest echelons the U.S. Special Forces have to offer. We talk about his career, his role as a...2021-10-261h 58
The Ready Room PodcastA self-serve bar? Owned by Marines? A true story, with Ret Marine F/A-18 pilot Maj ”Fiesta” Ballester
Once upon a time two Marine pilots opened a bar, and not just any bar, a self-serve bar. A bar where you pour your own beer, your own wine, and even your own mixed drinks. Yes, folks, this is real. And while you’re enjoying your tasty beverage, you can rage out at some original Mario Kart, challenge your neighbor to a gigantic game of scrabble, or just sit back and enjoy one of the 80 different taps they have to offer. We talk about the decision, the process, the lessons, and differences between combat risk, and business ri...2021-10-011h 34
The Ready Room PodcastWhen your friends die, the mission continues. The story of May 2, 2005, with Ret. Marine LtCol Ben ”Big Gay” Buerke
On May 2nd, 2005, 2 F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, the “Death Rattlers”, collided over central Iraq. After two successful ejections, both pilots were tragically dragged to death in their parachutes after reaching the ground. The event rocked the families, the squadron, and the air wing. With us today is retired Marine LtCol Ben “Big Gay” Buerke, a MAWTS 1 IP, former Commanding Officer, and was a Captain with VMFA-323 on that deployment. We talk about his background, the culture of the Death Rattlers, and his personal account of that tragic day. But most importantly, we talk about ho...2021-09-211h 38
The Ready Room PodcastMarines infiltrate the White House. The story of Marine F/A-18 Hornet pilot, Maj ”Barf” Byers
There has never been a Marine elected President of the United States...yet. However, we have infiltrated the perimeter. Enter Brad Byers. From a blue collar Midwest kid to North Carolina Wrestler turned Marine Corps F/A-18 Pilot. We talk flight school, carrier aviation, and being a new guy in combat; along with some port call shenanigans and how you earn the callsign "Barf". But most importantly, we talk leadership and lessons learned while serving as the Senior White House advisor to the Secretary of Defense, legendary Marine Corp general, Jim Mattis. Enjoy!
2021-09-071h 55
The Ready Room PodcastAviation wisdom from a 13 yr old, with future fighter pilot and human airplane encyclopedia, Keagan Evans.
Wisdom comes in all shapes and sizes. And when it comes to aviation wisdom, it comes in the form of a 13 year old 8th grader from Cleveland, Ohio, who was struck by the aviation bug 3 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Not only does he always sharpen his pencils, he also has a plan to own is own airport one day, and can speak airplane as good as any pilot I’ve ever know. On this episode I welcome Keagan Evans. A living breathing airplane encyclopedia that will educate you an all things airplane, even it me...2021-09-0535 min
The Ready Room Podcast9 - Lines, CASEVACS, getting shot at, and other fun Combat Controller stuff, with Ret. Air Force MSgt Eric Ballester
Have you ever been shot at? Have you ever been shot at and witnessed two of your close friends being wounded right next to you, one shot through the neck, the other through the arm. Have you ever been shot at while trying to coordinate a medevac for your two friends that just got shot? Have ever been shot at while coordinating a medevac helo for your friends that were just shot while simultaneously coordinating an air strike on an enemy position only 150 meters away? Yea, I haven’t either, but I know a guy who has. Th...2021-09-052h 46
The Ready Room PodcastGunship stories from Nam and how to smuggle machine guns, not even kidding. With Ret. Marine Col Don ”Bubba” Beaver
You ever traded baseball cards? Or food recipes, or ideas, or anything that falls under the category of normal? How about trading a leather flight jacket and sunglasses for an Army helicopter? Or some live lobsters for some AC units? Only the most resourceful and creative can navigate such deals. This is next level dealing. Enter retired Marine Col Don "Bubba" Beaver. A great American and storyteller who could write a book about his escapades and combat experience as a Huey gunship pilot in Vietnam. Oh, and if you ever slam a bunch of late night cocktails...2021-09-051h 54
The Ready Room PodcastWhat‘s this Ready Room Podcast all about?Few people can take a perfectly good and honest story and embellish it to no avail, better than a Marine Corps pilot. And so it is that The Ready Room podcast was born. My name is Phillip Goebel, my callsign is SUSAN. I’m a hockey player from the Midwest turned Marine Corps F-18 Pilot. If you google my name you’ll probably find a mugshot, some college hockey stats, and a picture of a restaurant I owned back in the day. Lucky for me in 15 years on active duty I was blessed to serve with some absolutely amazing peopl...2021-09-0502 min
Hey! Watch ThisThe (fake) Brady Bunch ReunionThe (fake) Brady Bunch ReunuionRecorded 1/16/2016 at Nerdmelt Showroom in Hollywood, CaliforniaRobbie Rist as Geri Reischl (Fake Jan)Phillip Wilburn as Robert Reed (Mike Brady)Bill Chott as Allen Melvin (Sam the Butcher)Gina Ippolito as Robbie Rist (Cousin Oliver)Jim Coughlin as (Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady)Jim Bruce as the footballChad Fogland as Sherwood SchwartzRye Silverman as Debbie Surmaciwicz (animal trainer)and hosted by Paul Goebel (The King of TV).2016-01-2500 min