We start off this show discussing the current tyranical lockdowns happening in China. Back on the show as a special guest is Navy SEAL Chief Chris Beck, often referred to as Kristin, who has now detransitioned after coming out as the first transgender Navy SEAL in the 2014 CNN produced documentary Lady Valor. We hear where Beck is at now and why the Chief is speaking out against underage gender transition while remaning and ally of the transgender community at large. Beck is a Navy SEAL who reti...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 164
Sara Carter is a Fox News contributor, award-winning journalist, and the host of multiple podcasts. On this episode we discuss her story of getting into journalism, her work at the southern border, her husband going blind in combat, and how she helped in getting Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman a full pardon from President Trump. You can listen to the Sara Carter Podcast on all podcast platforms, as well as her show Dark Wars: The Border w/ Sara Carter. Her website for more information on all of...
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 163
The guys answer your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com for this episode, and also recap a milestone 3 years of Battleline Podcast. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Inspired by the heroic and worn by the courageous and brave, Thaddea. Visit http://thaddea.com and use promo code ThaddeaKTP to save 15% off your entire order B...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 162
We are coming off of Veterans Day, and we hope you enjoyed celebrating our heroes. This month also marks 3 years of Battleline Podcast! In that time span, we've had the honor of interviewing some remarkable thriller writers, some of those veteran, others civilian, but they all have created some remarkable work. Featured on this episode are excerpts from our interviews with Jack Carr, Brad Thor, AJ Tata, JT Patten, Luke Ryan, and the writing team of Andrews & Wilson. We hope that you enjoy. F...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 161
Eric Parker is back again this episode, and we continue our conversation from last week. We begin with the pardoning of the men at Nisour Square by President Trump, and get into other exciting stories from Eric's background including working under Hillary Clinton. Eric's background includes being a Army special operations veteran with a deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia, contracting with Blackwater in Afghanistan, and then working in Diplomatic Security Service. He is now the President of Red Var...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 160
On September 16, 2007, seventeen Iraqi civilians were killed in an incident involving contractors working for Blackwater. Years later, in 2020, the men involved in Nisour Square were pardoned by President Trump. Eric Parker was with the Tactical Support Team when this took place and gives us the inside story of what really went down. Eric's background includes being a Army special operations veteran with a deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia, contracting with Blackwater in Afghanistan, and then wor...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 159
"Postcards Through Hell: The True Story of the Most Remarkable US Mail Delivery Service in Afghanistan, The Pony Express" is a book availble now by Alan Chiasson & Edward Ford. Alan is a certified paramedic in the state of Texas who served as a hospital corpsman for the Navy during combat deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan. Edward served as a Recon Marine with combat deployments as a contractor and a Marine to Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Gulf War. The Pony Express takes place when...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 158
Back on for this episode is Hamody Jasim, best known as The Terrorist Whisperer. Hamody was last on with us for Episode 148 where we covered his origin story in Iraq into serving against the regime of Saddam Hussein. On this show we continue his story of being recruited by U.S. Intelligence in 2005. He is the author of "The Terrorist Whisperer: The Story of the Pro-American" (also made into a documentary of the same name) and hosts The Black Site Show. He has also become a successful public spea...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 157
Joining Battleline Podcast is Edsel Dope, founding member of Dope, and more recently executive producer for Static-X. We discuss the military connection the band has had over the years, stemming from the grassroots popularity of the track, "Die MF Die." We also get into what is going on with Pantera and Fear Factory now touring with very different lineups. Dope is currently releasing their album "Blood Money, Part Zer0" for free in pieces to anyone who signs up at http://DopeTheBand.com . Dope w...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 156
Action-packed episode this week with Navy SEAL Clint Emerson and Army Ranger (best-known for being portrayed in the film Black Hawk Down) Dale Sizemore. We discuss a whole lot of Army & Navy movies, and which films got it right, as well as which missed the mark entirely. We've been meaning to have a show like this since we started Battleline Podcast, so strap in for this one! Be sure to check out all that Clint is up to over at https://clintemerson.com/ and follow Dale Sizemore over on Insta...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 155
We start off this show with an update from Tanto post leg surgery, as well as getting into some news which includes stolen valor House candidate J.R. Majewski. As you'll also hear, we are toying with the idea of starting a Patreon with some major exclusive perks for anyone who joins. Would you guys be into that? Let us know, shoot us an email to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com Our guest is Suresh Madhavan, former New Jersey police officer and current CEO of 221B Tactical. We get into the Defund the ...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 154
Kristin Beck is a Navy SEAL who retired from service as a Chief Petty Officer. Beck is a Purple Heart recipient with many military accolades, who served in DEVRGU, better known to many as SEAL Team 6. Beck has been seen on The Joe Rogan Experience, and was also the subject of the documentary "Lady Valor" which aired on CNN. You can follow Kristin @valor4us on Twitter/Instagram. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vau...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 153
We commemorate the 10 year anniversary this week of the attacks in Benghazi, as well as the 21 year anniversary of 9/11/01. Back on with us is Sarah Adams. Sarah was the CIA Targeter for Benghazi. She additionally volunteered in providing aid to Ukraine as COO of the Ukraine NGO Coordination Network. You can donate to these efforts by going to http://UNCN.ONE She served on the select committee on Benghazi and has many years of experience in government intelligence. Her book "Benghazi: Know Thy E...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 152
This week we have a major Battleline EXCLUSIVE interview with CIA Targeter Sarah Adams. Sarah gives us never before heard information regarding the attack in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago. Sarah served on the select committee on Benghazi and has many years of experience in government intelligence. Her book "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy" co-authored with Dave "Boon" Benton will be released soon through Askari Media Group. Askari will be putting out a release date shortly, so be sure to follow them @as...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 151
Gary Brugman is a Coast Guard veteran and former U.S. Border Patrol Agent. Gary was convicted of violating a man's rights in 2004 over an altercation with an illegal alien while doing his job with Border Patrol. He joined us back on Episode 11 while campaigning to be pardoned by President Trump, and it finally happened for him on December 23rd, 2020. We had Gary on again back on Episode 65 to hear his reaction. Since then, he has dealt with several other major obstacles in his life including the...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 150
Todd Opalski has an incredible military resume. A Marine Scout Sniper who later became an Assault Commander with Special Missions Unit. He now runs Zen Commando in Costa Rica, a retreat centered around fitness, mindset, and leadership. You can learn more at http://zencommando.com and follow Todd on Instagram @ZenCommando Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battleli...
Aug 22, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 149
Hamody Jasim is better known as The Terrorist Whisperer. He went from being held and tortured in an Iraqi Ba'ath Party prison at 12 years old, to fighting alongside U.S. troops and eventually being recruited by U.S. Intelligence in 2005. He is the author of "The Terrorist Whisperer: The Story of the Pro-American" (also made into a documentary of the same name) and hosts The Black Site Show. He has also become a successful public speaker. For more information on Hamody, visit his site at http://t...
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 148
A lot of major news covered this episode which includes the Alex Jones trial, The Senate passing burn pit legislation, the killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri, and Speaker Pelosi in Taiwan. Also back on the show is regular guest Dr. Jason Piccolo. Jason is a 21-year veteran of law enforcement, Army combat vet, and most well known for blowing the whistle on major issues happening with children at the U.S./Mexico border. He is the author of “Unwavering: A Border Agent’s Story” and “Out of...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 147
Alexandra Lains is a political commentator, musician, and military spouse best known for her epic rants. You can see her work at http://livinglifelikealex.com , follow her on Instagram @LivingLifeLikeAlex and on Twitter @RealAlexLains E3 Firearms has officially launched, be one of the first to sign up over at https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/ Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear fro...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 146
New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor is back on with us to get into his latest novel in the Scot Harvath book series, "Rising Tiger." We discuss his friendships and working relationships with Navy SEALs and members of the special operations community, the importance of fatherhood, and more. Brad was last on with us for Episode 41 back in 2020. Check out Brad's website at http://bradthor.com and follow Brad on Twitter @BradThor and Instagram @RealBradThor. E3 Firearms has officially launc...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 145
Jimmy Allen is a multi-platinum songwriter. He's the former guitarist and an original member of Puddle of Mudd and Against All Will. Some of the hits Jimmy wrote on include "Blurry," "She Hates Me," and "Drift & Die." Jimmy is also the creator of all the kick ass music you hear on Battleline Podcast every week. He is a firearms enthusiast as well. He was last on with us back on Episode 31 if you'd like to hear more about his backstory. On this show we discuss the upcoming Pantera tour being ...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 144
We are commemorating what would have been the 52nd birthday of Glen "Bub" Doherty this week. Glen was one of the Navy SEALs lost in the attack that occured in Benghazi almost 10 years ago. On with us is his best friend Sean Lake. Sean is also the co-founder of long time Battleline sponsor Bub's Naturals. Sean's personal Instagram is @slakeo Our friend Mike M. with Stallion Squad Fitness has teamed up with Colorado Springs VFW for an annual pig roast and bench press contest. Mike is personally do...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 143
Happy Independence Day to the loyal Battleline audience! We start this episode off discussing the Army's recent changes in tattoo policy in an effort to boost failing recruitment numbers. We also pay our respects to Hersel "Woody" Williams, Marine Corps veteran, and the last of WWII Medal of Honor recipients. Our special guest John Keys is a Marine Corps veteran, and the co-owner/co-host of Guns Out TV. John shares an amazing story of why he had to leave the Marine Corps and how he and Shermicha...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 142
Tim Turner is a Master Sniper and Canadian Airborne Regiment combat veteran with many years of executive protection experience. In July, he will embarking on Operation Pegasus Jump, staffed by retired Airborne soldiers with a mission of creating camaraderie among veterans through skydiving. This is a high stress activity being used to treat veterans with post traumatic stress and other combat related issues. They have a goal of raising $50,000 and you can donate to the cause by going to https://...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 141
Ryan Fugit is a former Army Apache pilot and Officer who served from 2002-2009. He then became a CIA Officer from 2011-2019. He now works in the private sector and hosts Combat Story. Combat Story is available at http://combatstory.com and everywhere you find podcasts. You can follow Ryan on Instagram @CombatStory. Additionally, you can check out the Trust & Safety Institute at https://www.trustsafetyinstitute.com/ Learn more about the Lillian Rose Foundation by visiting https://lillianrosef...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 140
We start off this episode discussing recent happenings with us including the latest with Battleline Tactical. Our special guest is retired Air Force F-16 pilot and current host of The Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters. We get into the new Top Gun movie (as well as the original,) some action-packed combat stories, and how exactly did he get the call sign Rain? Be sure to follow Rain on Instagram @RainWaters27 and check out his podcast over at http://theafterburnpodcast.com Follow us: http://i...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 139
Huge episode this week as we break down the latest in major firearms news regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for a strict ban on all handguns in Canada. We bring on the best possible guest in our contacts to discuss this, record-breaking Canadian sniper Rob Furlong. Rob not only served in the Army where he broke that amazing record for longest confirmed kill previously held by Carlos Hathcock, but he also has served as a law enforcement officer, and is now a firearms instructor with...
Jun 06, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 138
We begin this episode honoring those lost in Uvalde, TX in an absolutely senseless tragedy. Our guest in honor of Memorial Day is Renee Nickell, previously featured on Episode 55. Renee is the author of "Always My Hero: The Road to Hope & Healing Following My Brother's Death in Afghanistan." Her brother was Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith KIA in 2011. You can follow Renee on Instagram @renee_nickell and please pick up her book which is an inspiring read: https://www.amazon.com/Always-My-H...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 137
Chris Whittemore is a retired Marine Scout Sniper with 18 years of service to this country. He served in Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 among other deployments, which are all detailed in his memoir "Terror to Triumph." The book is available now on paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Triumph-Chris-Whittemore/dp/1662413580 - You can also follow Chris on all social media pages @USMC9550 Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinep...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 136
Joining us on this episode is Robert W. Allen, a man with a very impressive resume. Robert is a current U.S. Army Officer and professor at Tulane University. He previously worked as a CIA and State Department security advisor. He served in multiple combat deployments and also worked the protection detail in Jerusalem for Ambassador Chris Stevens, best known as one of the fallen heroes of Benghazi in 2012. You can follow Robert on Instagram @its_robert_allen. We also recap the Copper Ticket Event...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 135
