The Panjwai Podcast - Podcast Details

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The Breath of Liberation1. An Introduction & What Inspired This PodcastIn this episode I share a story of how I came to find this breathwork practice and how it has impacted my life. I also share about many of the ways I have felt inspired to create this podcast, especially about how passionate I feel about The Breath of Liberation. I am so excited to begin this podcast and for you all to tune in. Thank you for being here. Grab a cup of cacao or herbal tea and join me as I share about The Breath of Liberation. I am...2024-10-2251 min

The BoardwalkTwo Years After the Fall w/ The Panjwai PodcastCurtis and Luke from the highly respected Panjwai Podcast come out of retirement to joke around with The Boardwalk guys and discuss Afghanistan two years after the US withdrawal.2023-08-221h 47

The Presiquential PodcastThe ListJoin Ryan, Blaine, & Russ as they walk through their rankings of the Presidents from Washington to Obama.THOMAS JEFFERSON RIDING A MASTODON SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!!!!Become a Patron of the Presiquential Podcast! Patrons at Tier 1 receive every episode the Friday before the official release ad free, and Tier 2 Patrons also receive bonus episodes as well. Go to www.patreon.com/preqisquential to become a Patron today!Kenny Walks Across AmericaLearn more about Col (R) Kenny Mintz's Walk Across America, and donate hereHuge Thank You to our...2022-10-151h 41

The BoardwalkEpisode 52: Kandahar w/ The Panjwai Podcast pt.2Part 2 of our discussion on Kandahar with Curtis and Luke of The Panjwai Podcast. Their insight into the war on the ground is invaluable and they are always honored guests on our show._________________________________________ Where to Listen:Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/37UuZXQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3AQNadj iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3y0Vfdw TuneIn: https...2022-10-1149 min

The BoardwalkEpisode 51: Kandahar w/ The Panjwai Podcast pt.1Luke Coffey and Curtis Grace, co-hosts of The Panjwai Podcast, which detailed their time in Panjwai District in 2012, join us in a special two-part episode about Kandahar Province. Lots of fun sidebar conversations in these episodes as well; we hope you enjoy them._________________________________________ Where to Listen:Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkspotify Pandora: https://bit.ly/3xZ8bk9 Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3gbZ6ya Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/37UuZXQ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3AQNadj iHeart...2022-10-0452 min

The BoardwalkBonus Episode: Army Bulls*** w/ The Panjwai PodcastWe're getting everything ready for season 3, but we got Curtis and Luke from the Panjwai Podcast to come on and talk about all the dumb things that come with life in the Army. Your experience may vary. We hope this fun and lighthearted podcast will hype you up for the upcoming new season. Special thanks to Hayes Carll and Universal for letting us use the excellent "KMAG YOYO" as our intro and outro. Hope you guys enjoy._________________________________________ Where to Listen:Apple: https://bit.ly/theboardwalkapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/th...2022-06-141h 58

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 52 - FinaleThis week on The Panjwai Podcast we bid our final farewell, as we close out the show after 3 seasons,52 regular episodes and 8 bonus episodes. We go back to the beginning, to answer some of our questions from Episode 1. We discuss what we learned from our guests about the fight in Panjwai, and how the process of telling our stories and the stories of others in Panjwai has helped us in our own personal journeys. We wax poetic about the past and future of Panjwai, what the war meant to us, what the war will mean f...2022-04-181h 54

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 51 - The DaughterThis week on The Panjwai Podcast we are joined by “Sarah”, an Afghan-American who served in Afghanistan as an interpreter, mostly in the Kandahar and Helmand provinces. Sarah talks to us about her journey to serving, her experiences in Panjwai, Zharey, Helmand and Kandahar at large. She offers insights into the cultural interactions with local Afghans, with the multiple military units she supported, and what it has been like watching the fall of Afghanistan with some of her family still stuck behind enemy lines. --------------------------------- The views expressed by the gues...2022-04-111h 21

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 50 - The GeneralThis week on The Panjwai Podcast we are joined by retired 4 Star General Robert “Abe” Abrams. General Abrams served as the commander of RC South in 2012-2013 while simultaneously serving as the Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division in Fort Stewart, Georgia. General Abrams talks to us about his growth as a leader prior to taking command at 3rd ID, about his visibility on the Bayonets of 1-64 at Sperwan Ghar, and the larger picture effects of our operations in Panjwai. As Commander of RC South, then MG Abrams was responsible for service-members all over Southern Afghanistan, and from...2022-04-042h 04

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 49 - Commanding PanjwaiThe week on The Panjwai Podcast we journey all the way to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York to speak with Colonel Trey Rutherford. In 2012, then Lieutenant Colonel Trey Rutherford commanded 1-23 Infantry Battalion out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. We speak to Col. Rutherford about his military career leading up to Panjwai, and the extremely unique challenges faced by commanding a seven company battalion in the violent fight that was Panjwai. Rutherford tells us about his relationships with command and his company commanders, the impact 1-23 had on the battles-ace, and the unique p...2022-03-282h 25

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 48 - This Is NowhereThis week on The Panjwai Podcast, we are joined by SFC Kyle Chattin. Kyle was a team leader and squad leader in Bayonet Company 1-38 Infantry, stationed at COP Sperwan Ghar and Masum Ghar in 2012-2013. 1-38 relieved B/1-64 (also Bayonets) going into Winter 2012, during a fighting season that never ended. Kyle talks about his history in Afghanistan, the lead up to the deployment, the handover between 1-64 and 1-38 and how B/1-38 had to quickly learn and adapt in the face of a violent threat. Kyle also talks about his project “This is Nowhere”, a video docu...2022-03-212h 19

The Panjwai PodcastSpecial AnnouncementLuke and Curtis here, to announce the end of the regular production of The Panjwai Podcast, at the end of Season 3. Season 3 Concludes with the release of its finale on April 18th 2022. All merchandise in our online store 50% starting today! ——————————————— Also Available on: Apple: https://buff.ly/3gTXet9 Spotify: https://buff.ly/2Kx6cjR Google: https://buff.ly/3b29R4z Podbean: https://buff.ly/2WoN0aF iHeartRadio: https://buff.ly/3nc5Wo1 Check out the video...2022-03-2008 min

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 47 - Screaming EaglesThe week on The Panjwai Podcast we have Davitt joining us to talk about his time as a Company Commander in the 101st Airborne division in 2010. Davitt talks about the 2 month long operation to air assault into the horn of Panjwai and lay the groundwork for what would become the Village Stability Operations in the horn. https://www.objectivezero.org/ Objective Zero is a mental health app/initiative with the goal of reducing veteran suicides https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131169555 ...2022-03-141h 19

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 46 - The Empire Strikes BackThe week on The Panjwai Podcast we welcome our first guest from across the pond. Kieran Rafferty was a Royal Marine Commando in the British Armed Forces. Kieran served most of his combat time in Helmand and Iraq, but for four months in 2006-2007 he served at Sperwan Ghar, assisting ODA 384 and 331 with their operations in the AO. Join us for another unique perspective on war in Panjwai. And no we could not resist the star wars pun. --------------------------------- The views expressed by the guests and...2022-03-071h 25

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 45 - The Lion of Kandahar, Part 2This week we continue our lengthy chat with Maj(R) Rusty Bradley, commander of ODA 331 and author of Lions of Kandahar. Rusty dives immediately into the intense combat on the assault of Sperwan Ghar, and we talk about the future of Panjwai and Kandahar. It was a great pleasure to spend the time with Rusty, and we think you will really enjoy the conclusion to this interview. Find “Lions of Kandahar” here: https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Kandahar-Story-Fight-Against/dp/0553386166/ --------------------------------- The views...2022-02-282h 19

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 44 - The Lion of Kandahar, Part 1Almost every Panjwai veteran has read, or heard of the book Lions of Kandahar. We read it before and during our deployment, and the story of Major Rusty Bradley and the seizure of Sperwan Ghar in 2006 is one the best told modern adventure stories set in the Global War on Terror. This week, Major Bradley joins us for the first part of a two part interview about that operation, starting with Rusty’s origins as an SF officer, his previous experiences in Panjwai, and the lead up to Operation Medusa. Join us next week for the...2022-02-211h 45

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 43 - Another Point of ViewIn the beginning of Season 2, we ran a 3-Part series about the Panjwai Massacre, where SSG Robert Bales walked off Village Stability Post Belambai and murdered 17 Afghan Civilians. This week, we bring you another point of view, from one of the senior NCO's of the Uplift detachment, consisting of conventional infantryman attached the Special Forces ODA at Belambai. David Godwin was a squad leader in B/2-3 Infantry assigned to VSP Belambai in 2012 and worked and lived closely with SSG Robert Bales. David talks about his previous experiences with Bales, and offers his own perspective on the events at...2022-02-141h 26

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 42 - Hard ChoicesThis week on the Panjwai Podcast we are joined by SSG Kevin Nguyen. Kevin is an infantryman and member of the US Army Marksmanship Paralympic Team, and a 2020 Paralympian. Kevin talks to us about his 2012-2013 deployment to FOB Zangabad in Panjwai, where he was wounded after stepping on a pressure plate IED. Kevin’s story of resilience, and his unique journey to become an international competitor is inspiring and unique. --------------------------------- The views expressed by the guests and hosts of this podcast do not represent the views of the Department of D...2022-02-071h 25

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 41 - The OperatorThis week on the Panjwai Podcast we are joined by Zack Harrison. Zack is a former Green Beret and member of SFOD-D (Delta Force), and was a member of Rusty Bradley’s ODA 331 During Operation Medusa in 2006. Zack talks to us about his journey to Special Forces, the operation to seize Sperwan Ghar, the immediate operations that followed and how it affected his journey to The Unit and beyond. Don’t miss a unique perspective on warfare in Panjwai from a seasoned SOF veteran. Warriors Heart is a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility that s...2022-01-312h 19

The Panjwai PodcastEpisode 40 - DocThis week we sit down with SFC Dave Salvador, Combat Medic. SFC Salvador was SPC Salvador in 2012 when he deployed alongside 1st Platoon, B/1-64 to COP Sperwan Ghar in Panjwai. As the Platoon Medic, Doc Salvador was one of the most seasoned of all the soldiers at Sperwan Ghar, supporting all three platoons in the company and embarking on nearly every patrol. Doc Salvador talks to us about his time as a platoon medic and how it shaped his career going forward. Now the senior NCO in a medical detachment, Doc Salvador leans on his experiences in Panjwai...2022-01-241h 56