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The Team HouseU.S. Contractors in Ukraine as Deterrence & The China Summit | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss various pressing global issues, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, US-India relations, the role of Pakistan in geopolitics, China's growing influence, the impact of US tariffs, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the US military presence in Venezuela. The conversation highlights the complexities of international relations and the need for strategic alliances.support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse00:00 Introduction and Current Events02:57 SCO Summit and Global Alliances05:55 US-India Relations and Economic Policies
2025-09-0155 min
The Team HouseTrump, Zelensky, & EU Leaders Meet at White House w/ Jack Murphy | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee and Jack Murphy discuss the recent geopolitical developments surrounding the Ukraine summit, the implications of Trump's approach to Putin, and the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. They delve into the complexities of security guarantees, NATO's role, and the shifting public sentiment towards Israel. The conversation also touches on domestic issues related to immigration enforcement and the dynamics of media content creation, concluding with updates on Jack's upcoming projects.00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Events03:05 Analysis of the Trump-Zelensky Summit05:58 The Dynamics of U.S.-Russia Relations09:02 Security Guarantees and NATO's Role12:10 The...
2025-08-2049 min
The Team HouseGaza Aid Finally Happening & Counter Insurgency vs Counter Terrorism | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the complexities of ceasefire negotiations, and the tactical debates surrounding counterinsurgency and counterterrorism. They also touch on the importance of national security and technological investment in the context of the space race, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to maintain its leadership in space exploration and defense.Sign up to our newsletter here!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comFind Mick Mulroy h...
2025-07-2856 min
The Team HouseWTF is Going Down in Ukraine? w/ Oz Katerji | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee speaks with Oz Katerji, a Ukraine correspondent, about the recent protests in Ukraine against the government's attempt to disband anti-corruption agencies. They discuss the implications of these protests for democracy in Ukraine, Zelensky's response to public outcry, and the complexities of military aid and support from the U.S. The conversation also touches on the nature of protests in Ukraine compared to the U.S., the legislative process during wartime, and the prospects for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia.Find Oz here:https://www.youtube.com/@Oz.Katerjihttps://x...
2025-07-2546 min
The Team HouseIsrael Bombs Syria & Was Epstein a Mossad Agent? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee and Jack discuss various geopolitical issues, focusing on Israel's recent military actions in Syria and the implications for US foreign policy. They explore the complexities of the Middle East, the potential for global conflict, and the ongoing situation in Ukraine. The conversation also touches on the political landscape in the US, including the Epstein case and its impact on current events.Follow our Newsletter!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/https://theteamhousepodcast.com/Find Jack here:https://thehighside.substack.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew...
2025-07-1742 min
The Team HouseDoes the U.S. Jump Into War? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this conversation, Dee and Jonathan W. Hackett discuss the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the implications of U.S. military involvement, and the historical context of these geopolitical dynamics. They explore the potential outcomes of military action, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the human cost of war. The discussion emphasizes the need for a thoughtful approach to foreign policy that considers the long-term consequences of intervention in the region.Find Jon here:https://jonathanwhackett.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's Books :https://www.amazon.com/Irans-Shadow-Weapons-Intelligence-Unconventional/dp/1476696934/
2025-06-2052 min
The Team HouseIsrael & Iran at WAR (feat. Cappy Army) | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee, Mick Mulroy, and Chris Cappy discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, focusing on Israel's military strategies, Iran's responses, and the implications for regional stability. They explore the potential for regime change in Iran, the role of intelligence operations, and the risks of nuclear proliferation. The conversation also touches on domestic security concerns in the U.S. and the broader geopolitical landscape.Find Chris Cappy here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@UCwrpo8z3IgJln2ZidqBUiMA https://x.com/Cappyarmy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/cappyarmy/?hl=en...
2025-06-1638 min
The Team HousePutin's Gaslighting & Gaza's Nightmare | EYES ON GEOPOLITICSIn this episode, Dee, Mick Mulroy, and Jason Lyons discuss the recent unprecedented attack by Ukraine on Russian military bases, the implications of this event, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They delve into the complexities of arming militia groups in Gaza, the challenges of countering Hamas, and the future of U.S. military presence in Syria. The conversation highlights the intricate dynamics of international relations and military strategy in the context of current geopolitical tensions.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comFin...
2025-06-0849 min
The Team HouseTEAM HOUSE PODCAST UPDATEwe fired dee...just kidding. Updating you guys on what's going on with the channel and our goals for this year.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To help support the show and for all bonus content including:https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse-AD FREE AUDIO-AD FREE VIDEO-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseOr make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2024-04-0611 min
Point Of Impact With Aaron HaleHow Dee Takos Redefined His Career, Crafting The Team House PodcastToday on the Point of Impact podcast, Aaron has an interesting chat with Demetri Takos, also known as Dee Takos. The discussion unravels Dee's fascinating journey from his unconventional upbringing in Brooklyn, where he humorously refers to himself as a 'half-criminal' during his childhood, to his diverse career ventures. From navigating the world of construction work to venturing into the restaurant business and even trying his hand at professional poker, Dee shares how none of these paths truly resonated with him. However, a pivotal moment occurred when he stumbled upon his favorite show, The Team H...
2023-11-241h 12
Dirtbag HistoryAstrophysics for Dummies(ME) w/ Nuclear Astrophysicist Anuj Parikh - Ep. 13After this conversation with the wizard known as Anuj Parikh I felt like I was coming down off an LSD trip. My brain needs a cigarette.
We talk about:
Black Holes
Dark Matter
Dark Energy
Light Sails
Light Years and what they really are
Are we in a simulation?
Omuamua (space junk or a comet?)
Can we mine asteroids?
and why Pluto got screwed and isn't a planet anymore.
check out Anuj here: Anuj Parikh
De...
2021-08-051h 21
Dirtbag Historythinking out loud...talking mental healthhey hot pants! this show is alil different i just talk (vaguely) about what im going thru with my brain. also i almost lose it because i cant think of a word for a few minutes.
if your brain is weird like mine and you need to talk, hit me up ;) @dee_takos on IG.
xoxo
-gossip girl
2021-06-0322 minDirtbag HistorySenior CIA Officer Marc PolymeropoulosEpisode 32- Senior CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos
Marc Polymeropoulos served in the CIA for 26 years working across the middle east and the world, until 2017 when a strange attack while visiting Moscow led to his eventual retirement in 2019.
Show Notes
-We talk about Marc's career, and his fight with CIA over getting the proper medical care for his TBI.
-The UBL raid and what the real story is.
-Afghanistan, Iraq
-The night in Moscow where he was attacked.
-Working during the Trump Administration.
-I make Ma...
2021-03-221h 33Dirtbag HistoryCuomo Aint So Cute Anymore Is He?Dee battles illness and is victorious.
Cuomo just blows it. Nursing deaths and sexual harassment
Ted Cruz is a trash monkey and cant be trusted
No Republicans voted for Covid relief
$15 min wage is killed by Democrats
Greek #metoo movement hitting the highest parts of the Greek government.
2021-03-061h 34Dirtbag HistoryDee...I AM YOUR FATHER (STEVEN K)Quick chat with my papa Steve Kontakos
We discuss deep dark family secrets
Vendettas
Our family connection to dictators
He gives me constructive criticism
2021-01-2720 minDirtbag HistoryLesvos Attacks!!!Talking with the cousins about...
Coronavirus and where were at with the vaccine
Reacting to Josh Hawley on Sean Hannity
GameStop stock is fishy.
2021-01-271h 41Dirtbag HistoryAndrew Cuomo is a MeatballWhy are Dems so scared to do anything?
Bidens a corporate shill, lifts entire healthcare plan from Insurance lobbyists.
Andrew Cuomo needs to get over himself.
The Alex Navalny saga of being poisoned then thrown in jail by Putin.
2021-01-2629 min
The Team HouseJohn Gartner served in the Aussie SAS, Rhodesian SAS, Selous Scouts and more, Ep. 77John Gartner served in the Australian SAS, Rhodesian SAS, Selous Scouts, South African intelligence, and as a trainer for Sri Lankan recce teams. He then went on to do executive protection and security work for incredibly wealthy individuals before starting his own company. His memoir is titled "The Fading Light." Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 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...
2021-01-232h 34Dirtbag HistoryTina WongLu (Actor, Model, Filmmaker)Today we chat it up with the very talented Tina WongLu.
She's an actor and filmmaker.
She produced my movie Jimbo.
We talk about dealing with rejection.
How Jimbo came to be.
The weird way we met and then collabed and just how great of a person I am ;)
Tina proposes marriage to me live during the show.
2021-01-221h 24Dirtbag HistoryLet BYEDONS be BYEDONSTrumps last minute pardons and rescinding of executive orders
Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the USA
NYC running low on vaccines
Biden's number 1 priority needs to be distributing the vaccine far and wide
Bernie steals the show and our hearts
CNN can be ridiculous sometimes
2021-01-2124 minDirtbag HistoryNo Sleep Till...Lesvos!!-dee says “like” and “you know” and hates himself for it
- Presidential Pardons and why they cost $2million each.
-reacting to cringe political ads.
-Lauren Boebert is a looney and loves her glock and maybe attempted murder on Nancy Pelosi.
2021-01-191h 52Dirtbag HistoryJack Murphy (Green Beret, Journalist, & Human)Today we chat it up with Jack Murphy former Army Ranger and Green Beret. Currently Jack works as an investigative journalist and author, his autobiography is called "Murphy's Law". Jack also writes for Radio.com and ConnectingVets.com and hosts his own podcast with co host Dave Parke called "The Team House". He's a good egg, we talk about...
The Q Anon conspiracy
The Capitol insurrection
Traumatic brain injury, PTSD and mental health.
Where do we get our news from? Can it be trusted?
Is Jack Q?????
D...
2021-01-171h 30
The Team HouseMACV-SOG veteran Nick Brokhausen, Ep. 76Nick Brokhausen served two tours with the highly classified Studies and Observations Group (SOG) in Vietnam, running recon in denied enemy territory "across the fence" without the benefits of a passport. After the war, Nick used his skills in the private sector all around the globe. He is the author of "We Few" and "Whispers in the Tall Grass." Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2021-01-161h 35Dirtbag HistoryNews Of The Day - 1/14/21Trump makes history and is impeached for the 2nd time.
Some republican congress people vote for impeachment
Some congress folks are just straight nutso.
Andrew Yang is running for Mayor of NYC.
2021-01-1423 minDirtbag HistoryNews Of The Day - 1/11/21House Democrats starting impeachment.
Mike Pence and Trump meet for the first time since Trumps murder attempt of Pence.
Bill Bellichik says no on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Have insurrectionists infiltrated law enforcement and the military?
Rat of the Day Mick Mulveney.
2021-01-1216 minDirtbag HistoryInsurrections, Erections & Everything in Between!chatting it up with my euro trash cousins. (Lesvos Report)
chatting about insurrections and twitter banning the old Trumper
2021-01-111h 27
The Team HouseCanadian JTF-2 operator Jeff Depatie, Ep. 75Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian JTF-2 operator and is the founder of the Special Forces Experience. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 Podcast version of this show can be found here:https://soundcloud.com/user-796052562/interrogator-and-counterintelligence-agent-elana-duffy-ep-73 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/Become a supporter...
2021-01-091h 36Dirtbag HistoryTucker Carlson is here to save us!some republicans just cant say no to fascism.
reacting to Tucker Carlson's bogus segment about the riot.
2021-01-0932 min2021-01-0732 minDirtbag HistoryThe Lesvian Report 1/5/21Cousin Ale wants to destroy organized religion in Greece.
Greek bishop is an anti vaxxer
Senate showdown
2021-01-061h 33Dirtbag HistoryTrumps "Perfect Phone Call" 2.0Me reacting to Trumps attempt at election fraud.
also Ted Cruz stinks.
2021-01-0419 minDirtbag HistoryNYS Senator Andrew Gounardesconversation w\ NYS Senator Andrew Gounardes.
US Senate Republicans.
Election
Covid shutdowns
Legalizing weed
Legalizing gambling
Cuomo vs Diblasio
NYC Mayoral race
2021-01-031h 12Dirtbag HistorySocialism For The Rich (LOL) 1/1/21HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Please donate in Francesca's name.
Donate to the Jimmy Fund and help fight cancer | The Jimmy Fund
Help small businesses get thru this tough time.
The Barstool Fund | Barstool Sports
show notes
-Senator Hawley undermines democracy like a good little minion.
-Sheldon Adelson is a bond villain (maybe worse).
-Mitch McConnell blocks $2000 direct payment vote once again.
-Bernie puts him(mcconell) in a bodybag.
2021-01-0140 minDirtbag HistoryBernie's Got Em (Balls)more stimulus junk.
mitch McConnell blocks unanimous vote on $2000 stimulus checks.
trump is an orange sneak.
bernie is the only one with guts.
2020-12-3017 minDirtbag HistoryJoe Rogan is a MeatballReacting to Joe Rogan speaking to journalist Alex Berenson about Covid-19.
2020-12-2629 min
The Team HouseLittle Bird pilot Greg Coker on being shot down in Iraq, Ep. 74Greg Coker was a AH-6 Little Bird pilot with the Nightstalkers and saw action in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was one wild episode as Greg tells us about how he joined the Infantry and then become a helicopter pilot flying Cobras and Apaches before assessing for the 160th SOAR. After 9/11 he deployed to Afghanistan as a fire support officer and had some hair raising experiences. Then came the invasion of Iraq, where he saw serious action at Haditha dam conducting gun runs for nearly a week straight. Then Greg tells us about how he was shot down in 2004 by a...
2020-12-252h 19Dirtbag HistoryEpisode 2: Return of The Lesviansmore chit chat with my cousins George and Alex aka Ale aka Big Stache.
we talk reptilian brains vs calm brains
extraterrestrial vs interdimensional ufos.
student loan debt and why its trash.
2020-12-241h 57Dirtbag HistoryIt's All A StimulationAgent Orange pardons his loyal rats before the ship sinks, plus some war criminals.
Trump jizzes in the casarole with announcement he wants $2k checks for people not $600 checks.
Mitch McConnell throws up his Metamucil.
2020-12-2311 minDirtbag HistoryMaria Slapped Gordon Ramseyinterview with the amazing Maria Tampakis.
chef for gordon ramsey, jean george.
shes a gangster, and i love her.
good day.
2020-12-221h 09
The Team HouseInterrogator and counterintelligence agent Elana Duffy, Ep. 73After graduating from Cornell University with undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, Elana Duffy worked in civil and logic engineering briefly before deciding to enlist for active duty Army service in 2003. As both an interrogator and counterintelligence agent, she conducted multiple hostage rescue and strategic level intelligence operations, and eventually assessed into an elite clandestine unit. Unfortunately, her career was cut short when she was injured in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq. Ms. Duffy was awarded the Purple Heart medal and returned to her home in New York City upon medical retirement in December 2012. Get access to bonus segments...
2020-12-193h 20Dirtbag HistoryHackedTucker Carlson is a choad
Still no stimulus.
Russia hacked us and no one seems to give a shit.
The Trump family biz is grifting.
2020-12-1932 minDirtbag HistoryWe Getting Stimulated or What?!a fat/angry guy rants about the federal government and their apathy for their citizens.
What's taking so long for stimulus??
the article I reference in the video.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/final-stretch-on-covid-19-economic-relief-still-not-a-done-deal_n_5fdb8906c5b650b99adab91b
2020-12-1813 minDirtbag HistoryThe Lesvian Reportspecial guest host, my sister amanda.
chatting with my cousins (gyro and alex) who moved to greece about how different covid is there compared to here (usa).
gyro is a bitcoin millionaire (he doesn't like talking about it).
delivery apps (grubhub, seamless, doordash, uber eats) screw over restaurants and customers.
why no free healthcare usa? :(
trump is orange.
2020-12-171h 56
The Team House160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Commander Clay Hutmacher, Ep. 72MG Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform. As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. MG Hutmacher’s last active duty assignment was th...
2020-12-121h 32
The Team HouseEeben Barlow: Executive Outcomes is back , Ep. 71Eeben Barlow served in the South African military and in his government's covert action branch called Civil Cooperation Bureau. After his service he founded Executive Outcomes, a private security company hired by the governments of Angola and Sierra Leone to fight terrorists. After coming under immense political pressure, Eeben attempted retirement but as heard here this turned out to be something he was not very good at. In the 2000's Eeben became the chairman of a new private military company called STTEP which hunted for Joseph Kony in Uganda and beat back the terrorist forces of Boko Haram in Nigeria...
2020-12-051h 31
The Team HouseArmy Psychological Operations with Jo and Diann, Ep. 70Jo was born and raised in Idaho and enlisted in the Army in 2005. She was a 37F, or a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist, where she met Diann. In 2007, Jo deployed to Iraq with a Military Information Support Team (MIST). After her initial enlistment she did about 1.5 years in a Reserve PSYOP unit. After her time in the Reserves, she went back to Active Duty at Ft. Bragg, NC. Jo medically retired in 2014. Diann was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She joined the Army in 2003 as a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist, where she met Jo. She deployed to Iraq...
2020-11-281h 47
The Team HouseGreen Beret and double amputee Justin Lascek, Ep. 69Justin is a veteran of 10th Special Forces Group where he served as a medic and deployed to combat in Afghanistan where he was caught in an IED blast that nearly ended his life. Please support Justin by checking out his website: https://justinlascek.com Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 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...
2020-11-213h 26
The Team HousePeshmerga and YPG international volunteer Erwin Stran: Ep. 68After a stint in the U.S. Army Erwin embarked on the ultimate adventure, traveling to the Middle East and volunteering to serve with the Peshmerga in Iraq and the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria during the war against ISIS. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 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...
2020-11-142h 31
The Team HouseMarc Polymeropoulos served nearly 3 decades in the CIA: Ep. 67Marc Polymeropoulos served in the CIA for nearly three decades prosecuting the war on terror across the middle east until his career was cut short by a mysterious attack in Moscow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-11-072h 23
The Team HouseAir Force Pararescue (PJ) BK: Ep. 66Brian Kimber served as a Air Force Pararescue (PJ) and hosts World News with BK. We discuss Brian's military career, PJ selection and training, election 2020, the state of the media, and much more. Check out his podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-news-with-bk/id1125685301 and his Patreon page right here: https://www.patreon.com/BKactual Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 Team House Discord: https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/ Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can...
2020-10-312h 49
The Team HouseArmy Special Mission Unit Operator Jason Beighley: Ep. 65Jason Beighley is a retired Army Special Mission Unit operator. We discuss Jason's time in 2nd Ranger Battalion, going to selection, training for the unit, and deploying to Somalia for Operation Gothic Serpent. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse NEW! Team House merch: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 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/Become...
2020-10-241h 30
The Team HouseSpecial Ops Trauma Surgeon Jeff Wilson & Submariner officer Brian Andrews : Ep. 64Navy veterans Jeffrey Wilson and Brian Andrews are the writing team behind the #1 Bestselling Tier One Series, the universe from which the Sons of Valor series was born, coming June 2021 in a 3 book deal with Blackstone. Under their brand of Andrews and Wilson, they have now created The Shepherds series coming late summer 2021 in a 3 book deal from Tyndale House and in a soon to be announced deal with Putnam, they will be writing WEB Griffin’s Presidential Agent Series. Brian is a nuclear engineer who served as an officer on a fast-attack submarine in the Pacific. He is a Pa...
2020-10-171h 32
The Team House5th Special Forces Group 18-Charlie Caleb Phillips: Ep. 63Caleb served in the 82nd Airborne Division, deploying in support of the Global War on Terror and as well as to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He then attended Special Forces Selection and Assessment and the Q-Course with Jack and they were both assigned to 5th Special Forces group. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse 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/
2020-10-112h 42
The Team HouseMarine Corps Combined Action Program in Vietnam w/ Mike Donovan: Ep. 62Mike Donovan tells us about his time with the Marine Corps Combined Action Program in Vietnam. It was little known Marine Corps program that specialized in counter insurgency operations and has been touted as one of the most effective programs of the Vietnam War. John Meyer's books about SOG can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4 Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse 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...
2020-10-032h 14
The Team HouseMACV-SOG Team Leader John "Tilt" Meyer: Ep. 61John Meyer tells us about his time with RT Idaho doing cross border missions into Laos and Cambodia that were as secret as they were dangerous as a part of Studies and Observations Group (SOG). Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse 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/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-09-262h 14
The Team HouseJohn Cronin served in Recon, Force Recon, Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts: Ep. 60John Cronin has lived a life of adventure from serving in Vietnam with Marine Recon and Force Recon to traveling to Rhodesia where he served in the RLI and Selous Scouts. Afterwards her pursued academics going to school in the Middle East, and even got kidnapped in Beirut. Get access to bonus segments with our guests: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse 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/Become a...
2020-09-212h 20
The Team HouseRay Flood, NYPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU): Remembering the 9/11 attacks, Ep. 59Ray Flood served in NYPD's Emergency Services Unit which deals with high risk entry and rescue missions. Ray talks to us about how he joined ESU, the training, the equipment, and the mission. We discuss talking to, and if need be grabbing, jumpers on bridges and buildings in the New York City. One notable operation was when passengers got stuck in the tram that runs from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island. ESU successfully rescued everyone from the tram that night. Next, we talk about his experiences at ground zero and the horrific days proceeding the 9/11 attacks. Support the stream on Patreon...
2020-09-121h 55
The Team HouseGreen Beret and Special Forces Historian Chuck Woodson, Ep. 58Chuck Woodson served with Special Forces in Vietnam, having joined the military reluctantly because his Dad was a career Navy man who ran a tight ship at home. However, he caught the Special Forces bug in Vietnam and after a break of service came back for more rising to the rank of WO4. In our interview we discuss his career, adventures, and his research of Special Forces history including many interviews conducted with the founding members. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/ Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can...
2020-09-052h 10
The Team HouseEd Kugler Marine Scout-Sniper in Vietnam, Ep. 57Ed Kugler served as a Marine Scout-Sniper in Vietnam. After seeing action during the uprising in the Dominican Republic, Ed volunteered for Vietnam and was trained in the second scout-sniper class run in country. From there, he began a two year odyssey hunting and killing NVA along the DMZ with North Vietnam. His book, Dead Center, is a brutal but real account that tells it like it is. In our interview, Ed talks to us about war and the journey home. Dead Center: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Center-Kugler-Market-Paperback/dp/B00IJ0P2WE Firefights of the Mind: https://www.amazon...
2020-08-291h 50
The Team HouseLRRP/Rangers in Vietnam with Kenn Miller, Ep. 56Kenn Miller served in all three incarnations of the LRRPs/Rangers in Vietnam working his way up from private to recon team leader and graduated from the MACV Recondo School. After the war, Kenn pursued his education, lived in Taiwan, earned a PhD, and speaks fluent Mandarin. He is the author of Six Silent Men Book Two, a non-fiction account about his unit in Vietnam and the novel Tiger the Lurp Dog. Help Dave recover from being attacked on the subway: https://www.gofundme.com/f/david-parke039s-medical-bills Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse The...
2020-08-222h 38
The Team HouseThe Light Reaction Regiment: the Philippines answer to Delta Force w/ Francis Villanueva, Ep. 55Francis Villanueva had amazing access to the Light Reaction Regiment (LRR) of the Philippines in writing his book about them called "Tiradores" which means shooters. The LRR is the Philippines version of Delta Force, trained by US Special Forces, they conduct some of the most dangerous and awe inspiring operations that few have ever heard about. The government deliberately attributes their operations to other units while the LRR remains in the shadows, until now. In our interview, Francis talks about how and why the LRR was created and their biggest challenges during full blown urban warfare in Zamboanga and Marawi...
2020-08-152h 06
The Team HouseCIA propaganda officer Joe Goldberg on disinfo ops, narrative building, and more. Ep. 54Joe Goldberg is a former CIA officer who specialized in disinformation and propaganda operations. In this episode we talk about his recruitment into the CIA, a massive deception operation he ran against Libya by producing a fake video, CIA anti-communist campaigns, then going to work in corporate intelligence with Motorola and looking for several billion dollars that got "lost" in Turkey. Joe was also on the ground for a political campaigns in Ukraine during Euromaidan, in Taiwan, and parts of Africa. He is also the author of the espionage novel Secret Wars: An Espionage Story which can be found here...
2020-08-082h 10
The Team HouseSpecial Forces Vietnam: Mobile Guerrilla Force, Blue Light, w/ Ruben Garcia Ep. 53Ruben Garcia is a Cuban immigrant who joined the Army in the 1950's and Special Forces in 1961. He did multiple tours in Vietnam, helped stand up the Mobile Guerrilla Force, was stationed in remote SFOB's on the Cambodian border, involved in search missions for Nick Rowe, and later served at Mott Lake running Special Operations Training for Special Forces. This is Ruben's story, from private to major as only he can tell it. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-08-012h 07
The Team HouseF-16 Fighter Pilot Dan Hampton, Ep. 52Dan Hampton flew F-16 fighter jets in combat over 151 missions in both Iraq Wars before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. In this episode we discuss his journey into the Air Force, the incredibly demanding weapons school for fighter pilots, combat operations he flew over Iraq, and some incredible stories about aerial dog fights during training. We also discuss Dan's new book Operation Vengeance about the American World War II fighter pilots who were sent on a secret mission to kill Admiral Yamamoto. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this...
2020-07-251h 16
The Team HouseAir America Pilot Neil Hansen: covert ops in Laos to running drugs for Colombian cartels, Ep. 51In the 1960's Neil Hansen flew for the CIA's secret airline, Air America in South East Asia. Neil was shot down, escaped several countries by the skin of his teeth, and had a the adventure of his life. His book is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Neil-Graham-Hansen/dp/1940773814 Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-07-182h 25
The Team HouseSpecial Forces Detachment A in Berlin, Project Sigma in Vietnam with Bob Charest, Ep. 50Bob Charest served in Vietnam and with Special Forces Detachment A conducting the urban unconventional warfare mission in Berlin in the event that the Soviets ever invaded. In this episode we discuss Bob's career bouncing between Vietnam, Thailand, and Berlin where he served in Project Sigma (which became MACV-SOG) where he did cross border ops into Cambodia, working for the CIA in Thailand, and doing clandestine sabotage ops in Berlin with Det A.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-07-112h 07
The Team HouseShane Willard on the "Takies" of the South African Police Special Task Force, Ep. 49Shane Willard served in the South African Police Special Task Force and details the unit, its mission, their selection and training, as well as key operations and some that he participated in. These are some of the most dangerous, and most professionally run, hostage rescues and criminal apprehensions that you've never heard about before. His book is called The South African Police Special Task Force: An Operator's Perspective and can be found at: https://www.warbooks.co.za/products/t... Find out more about the Task Force at https://www.sapstf.org/ Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon...
2020-07-041h 58
The Team HouseJohn Mullins: MACV-SOG/Phoenix Program/Special Forces/Blue Light and security consultant, Ep. 48John served in Special Forces, including tours in Vietnam, Central and South America, and the Middle East. After his military service, John worked as a security consultant all over the world. He was also the inspiration for the Soldier of Fortune video game. Check out John's Men of Valor novel series: https://www.amazon.com/John-F-Mullins/e/B001H6Q9HO Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-06-271h 59
The Team House1st Ranger Battalion Combat Medic Ian Kurashige, Ep. 47Ian Kurashige served as combat medic in 1st Ranger Battalion and then did humanitarian work in Nepal after the 2015 earthquake earthquake that killed 9,000 people. Today he works in public health policy. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-06-202h 05
The Team HouseSarah Carlson on the CIA's Mad Max escape from Libya at war, Ep. 46In this episode former CIA analyst and targeter Sarah Carlson discusses her deployment to Libya. She also served in the DIA and then with the CIA working to thwart terrorist plots against America. She arrived into a chaotic situation in Libya which steadily devolved as time went on until they had to evacuate the embassy. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-06-131h 57
The Team HouseFormer SEAL and CIA Ops Officer Jeff Butler, Ep. 45Jeff Butler served as a Navy SEAL, a CIA operations officer, and today works as a firefighter. In this episode we talk about Jeff serving as a SEAL officer, training for underwater demolition missions, and then applying for the CIA. We get into his training at The Farm, being sent to work as a spy at European diplomatic parties, and then working in Afghanistan as a case officer. We also discuss how he transitioned into another form of public service as a firefighter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-06-062h 22
The Team HouseSpecial Forces/CIA secret missions with martial arts legend Jim "Smokey" West, Ep. 44.Jim "Smokey" West is a retired 7th Special Forces Group Warrant Officer and is also the founder of American Extension Fighting. In this episode we discuss his rough upbringing, his martial arts background going back to the 70's, and his Special Forces career. We also talk about how he was "sheep dipped" or seconded to the CIA for classified missions to Central America in the 1980's. Jim's book "A Mind for a Fight" can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Fight-Evolutionary-Systems-Focused-Self-Defense/dp/B085RRZ58D Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse...
2020-05-302h 37
The Team HouseBurn-In: how AI will change the battlefields of tomorrow with August Cole and Peter Singer, Ep. 43August Cole and Peter Singer are authors of the near future techno-thriller titled Burn-In about a FBI agent who is partnered up with a A.I. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-05-231h 38
The Team HouseThe French Foreign Legion 2REP with Joel Struthers, Ep. 42Joel Struthers served in the elite 2REP of the French Foreign Legion. In this in-depth interview we discuss the history of the legion, his recruitment and training, induction into 2REP, and deployments to Africa. Appel: A Canadian in the French Foreign Legion https://www.amazon.com/Appel-Canadian... Check out his clothing line here: legionengineered.com Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-05-162h 51
The Team HouseGreen Beret Javier Mackey: fierce firefights in Afghanistan and MOH recipient Robbie Miller, Ep. 41Javier Mackey served in 3rd Special Forces Group as a Green Beret and dog handler where he saw combat in Afghanistan. Mackey was present when Medal of Honor recipient Robert Miller was killed in action during a fierce firefight. On this episode he talks to us about his journey from Mormon missionary to Green Beret. From war in Afghanistan, to battling depression back home and emerging on the other side. We are also excited to announce our second sponsor, HighSpeedDaddy.com. Use the discount code "JACK" at checkout to claim 10% off your purchase. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www...
2020-05-093h 07
The Team HouseDelta Force Plank Owner SGM Mike Vining, Ep. 40Sergeant Major Mike Vining is one of the original members of Delta Force. In 1980, he was a participant in Operation Eagle Claw, a failed attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. Forty years later, Vining reflects on the mission, its legacy, and the impact it had on today's Special Operations Forces. We are also excited to announce our second sponsor, HighSpeedDaddy.com. Use the discount code "JACK" at checkout to claim 10% off your purchase. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890...
2020-05-022h 19
The Team HouseCIA Operations Officer Erin OLoughlin served in Afghanistan and Iraq, Ep. 39Erin talks to us about how she started at the CIA as an intern shredding papers and rose to becoming an operations officer working in Afghanistan and Iraq. During the interview, she shared some pretty hair raising stories about how they nearly drove into an ambush in Mosul but her GRS security element saved their lives. In another incident, the Army actions a target she had developed and she got to ride in the Humvee as it smashed through the front gate. Support our sponsor Ned by visiting www.helloned.com/TEAMHOUSE to get 15% off your first order and free...
2020-04-252h 26
The Team HouseSpecial Ops Historian Patrick O'Donnell, Ep. 38Patrick K. O'Donnell is a historian and bestselling author. He is a premier expert on the history of special operations. With eleven critically acclaimed books he has conducted thousands of hours of interviews with members of elite units such as the OSS, Merrill's Marauders and many modern day units. Support our sponsor Ned by visiting www.helloned.com/TEAMHOUSE to get 15% off your first order and free shipping! We are also excited to announce our second sponsor, HighSpeedDaddy.com. Use the discount code "JACK" at checkout to claim 10% off your purchase. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
2020-04-182h 27
The Team HouseSpecial Forces officer and United Nations Security Chief Robert Adolph, Ep. 37Robert Adolph retired as a Lt. Col. in Special Forces having been a combat diver and deployed around the world as a soldier all before starting a second career as a security chief for the United Nations. That job took him around the world a few more times, particularly to Sierra Leone, Yemen, and Iraq where he had some really hairy assignments. Many of these stories are detailed in his new book titled, "Surviving the United Nations." Robert's book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-United-Nations-Unexpected-Challenge/dp/1733398007 Support our sponsor Ned by visiting www.helloned.com/TEAMHOUSE to...
2020-04-111h 15
The Team HouseRetired Delta Force operator and Green Beret George Hand, Ep. 36George Hand served in Special Forces as a Green Beret and then as a operator in Delta Force. In this episode we talk about George's deployments to the Balkans, Somalia, and Colombia as well and planned ops in Haiti and Libya. We also get into the Advon Troop AKA "the funny platoon" that includes women assigned to the unit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-04-042h 32
The Team HouseThe CIA's Secret War in Kurdistan with Sam Faddis, ep. 35In early 2002 Sam Faddis was named to head a CIA team that would enter Iraq, prepare the battlefield and facilitate the entry of follow-on conventional military forces numbering in excess of 40,000 American soldiers. This force, built around the 4th Infantry Division would, in partnership with Kurdish forces and with the assistance of Turkey, engage Saddam's army in the north as part of a coming invasion. Faddis expected to be on the ground inside Iraq within weeks and that the entire campaign would likely be over by summer. Over the next year virtually every aspect of that plan for the conduct...
2020-03-281h 52
The Team HouseCIA biological weapons expert Tracy Walder: The Unexpected Spy, Ep. 34Tracy Walder went from sorority girl to a CIA Staff Operations Officer putting a stop to biological terror plots worldwide. Her book, the Unexpected Spy tells that story but she joins The Team House to discuss her career at the CIA, becoming a FBI Special Agent, and the bio-weapon terror threat. We will also discuss the coronavirus and get her thoughts as a professional that worked to counter biological terrorism. Her book is The Unexpected Spy found here: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Spy-Secret-Notorious-Terrorists/dp/1250230985Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
2020-03-211h 54