Jim DeFelice is the co-author of "American Sniper" and 15 other New York Times best-selling books including many military titles. In honor of Chris Kyle's passing this month on 2/2/13 we remember the decorated Navy SEAL. Also on this episode, Ian gives a recap of SHOT Show 2024, and a particular attendee he wishes that people would stop giving their attention to. Strap in for this one! Be sure to also keep up with Jim on his website: http://www.jimdefelice.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/bat...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 225
We are in Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2024! Ian is joined by Sean Kirk and Phil Otto from Photonis Defense, as well as Dale Sizemore of Three Rangers. All good friends of the show. We take you inside the convention and much more. Be sure to check out Three Rangers whiskey at http://threerangers.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod PAMAX Tactical has several unique products including their LION blank fire device. Used as a safer and reusable cost-effe...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 224
We've had some incredible pilots on the show, and decided to give you some of the best combat and mission stories from these awesome individuals. Included on this episodes are excerpts from interviews with Amber Smith, Jack Stewart, Ashlee Leppert Olbricht, Ryan Fugit, and Brian Slade. Enjoy! Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline For 20% off all ...
Jan 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 223
Edsel Dope is the executive producer of Static-X and the founder of his own band Dope. He was last on with us for Episode 156, and it's great to have him back. Also joining us this time around is original Static-X member Tony Campos, who is also the current bassist for Fear Factory. The guys are about to embark on another leg of the Machine Killer tour also featuring Sevendust & Lines of Loyalty. "Project Regeneration Volume 2" from Static-X drops on January 26th, so be sure to pre-order it....
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 222
Nick Slatten is an Army Airborne veteran who is most widely known as one of the Blackwater contractors part of the Nisour Square incident of 2007. For his involvement, Nick was sentenced to life in prison. Prior to leaving office, President Trump pardoned Nick in December of 2020 along with the other contractors imprisoned. This is his story. Nick and the other men involved are working on a book that they plan to have out this summer. You can learn more at http://raven23productions.com . Nick is...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 221
We begin this episode covering the passing away of Kris's dad James Paronto. If you'd like to show your support, please make a donation to an organization he supported as an athlete and veteran advocate, Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, in his name over at https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ - KG "Tadpole" Spradley is our in-studio guest this episode who served as a Force Recon Marine and combat aviator. Additionally he worked with special programs and other government agencies, as well as his work...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 220
Thomas Alibrando is a law enforcement officer who has served in SWAT and as a sniper. He was also a security contractor for Blackwater which is his connection to Kris Paronto. Currently he is a firearms instructor with IWI (Israel Weapon Industries.) You can learn more about IWI Academy at http://iwiacademy.us and you can follow Thomas on Instagram @ThomasAlibrando Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limite...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 219
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us at Battleline Podcast. We have another great nearly 2 hour long interview for you this week. Curtis Albers served as an Army Ranger with 3rd Battallion. He is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. He now lives in Germany with his wife and kids. Growing up as a foster child, Curtis suffered a great deal of physical and mental abuse with his sister, which is documented further from a piece written by Luke Ryan back in 2017 which you can read here: htt...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 218
Dan Gordon is best known as the screenwriter behind major films like "The Hurricane," "Wyatt Earp," and "Rambo: Last Blood." He has also served as a sniper and IDF Captain in Israel. Dan was last on with us for a short segment on Episode 209, but this time we get him on for nearly 2 hours of amazing content. His latest film is "Miracle in East Texas" starring Kevin Sorbo, and he is working on a wider release of "Irena's Vow" based on a story during the Holocaust of someone that Dan personally kn...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 217
Amber Smith served as an Army combat helicopter pilot flying the Kiowa Warrior in both Afghanistan & Iraq. She then went on to serve as a Senior Pentagon Official during the Trump Administration. She wrote the memoir "Danger Close" about her time in war, and is releasing another book early next year titled "Unfit to Fight: How Woke Policies are Destroying Our Military." That book is available for pre-order now, go support Amber. Her website is http://OfficialAmberSmith.com and you can follow...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 216
Gregory Gadson is a combat veteran of the Gulf War, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He achieved the rank of Colonel during his long military career. Gadson is a double amputee, losing both of his legs as a result of a roadside bomb in Baghdad in 2007. You may have later seen him in the 2012 film "Battleship." He is the author of "Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Toward Peace and Purpose" which is available now. You can follow Col. G on X @IAmGregoryGadson. Follow us: http://instagram.com/ba...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 216
Jack Stewart is a fighter pilot, naval academy graduate, and TOPGUN graduate. He is a combat veteran with deployments being a part of Air Force Tactical Control and JSOC. He is currently an airline pilot and has made his debut as a thriller author with "Unknown Rider," the first of his Battle Born series which is available now! Pick it up, this interview will give you some great insight into his work. We would also like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and stay safe to any of you de...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 214
Miles Lagoze is a retired Marine Corps combat cameraman, and the director of the documentary "Combat Obscura." He is a vocal critic of the U.S. military and U.S. foreign policy. His latest book which expands on his experience entitled "Whistles from the Graveyard" is out now. 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/ Photonis Defense is the gl...
Nov 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 213
Jade Struck is a firearms competitor, influencer, and an instructor for her own company Struck Society. You may also know her as the model the Call of Duty character Iskra was based off of. She was last on with us for Episode 95, and it's great to have her back on a couple of years later. You can follow Jade on Instagram @JadeStruck and follow her company @StruckSociety. We are also celebrating Veterans Day this week, along with 4 years of doing Battleline Podcast. Follow us: http://instagram.co...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 212
Yes, this episode title is a play on the "peace through superior firepower" saying. But there's actually some truth to the statement as you'll learn with America's enemies now able to utilize what was left behind in the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. Photonis Defense has been dedicated to making sure America keeps that advantage in creating a superior product with their latest technology. In studio we have Phil Otto, friend of the show and retired Marine/LEO/CIA contractor, along with Sean...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 211
Jim Shockey is an avid hunter who has been seen on the Outdoor Channel & Sportsman Channel. He has hunted in six continents and 50 countries, and Outdoor Life Magazine has called him "the most accomplished big-game hunter of the modern era." Additionally he served later on in life with the Canadian Armed Forces in the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group. He has a new novel out now called "Call Me Hunter." On this episode we discuss his exploration into thriller writing, adventures as a hunter, ...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 210
We are putting this episode up early for a very important reason. On this date, October 12th of 2000, was the bombing of the USS Cole. Kirk Lippold was the Commanding Naval Officer aboard the Cole, and he joins us for an in-depth look at what happened on that day. Kirk is also a public speaker with Keppler, the author of "Front Burner: Al Qaeda's Attack on the USS Cole," and you can find him on X @KirkLippold Prior to that discussion though, we are joined by Dan Gordon, IDF Sniper and Hollywood ...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
Legendary frontman of Dokken, Don Dokken, joins the podcast to discuss his history in the music industry, what the future has in store for the band, along with his feelings on the state of America and the world at large. The next album from Dokken, "Heaven Comes Down," releases on October 27th and is now available for pre-order. They have several upcoming dates on the road as well. Visit Dokken.net and follow Dokken @Dokken on X and @Dokken_Official on Instagram. Follow us: http://instagram.com/...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
Anthony Bryant is best known as Hair Metal Guru on Youtube which you can find over at https://www.youtube.com/@HairMetalGuru419 talking all things 80s rock. Before starting a Youtube channel, Anthony served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 22 years, retiring as a Captain. He was a combat medic in Iraq and also deployed to Kosovo. We talk our love of the hair metal scene, Anthony conquering his battle with substance abuse, and how deploying to Iraq made him a better person. You can fol...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 207
Bobby Myers is a retired police officer with many years of experience in the Miami area which we get into during this podcast. After a near death experience saving a boy from drowning and retiring from the department, he started restoring headstones of military veterans as a form of therapy for post-traumatic stress. This is what started his social media and Youtube accounts which have since gained major traction. Bobby was also featured in David Yuzuk's documentary "The Giant Killer" about the ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 206
Back on with us from The Sawmill Traning Complex in South Carolina is Chris "Dutch" Moyer. Dutch was last on with us for Episode 129, and has had a decorated career as a JSOC operator, Army Ranger, and combat veteran. He is currently a shooting instructor and we get into a lot of the happenings sorrounding that for him this episode, along with some major news stories in the 2A world. Be sure to follow him @DutchChrisMoyerActual Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 205
Former CIA Targeter and co-author of "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy," Sarah Adams joins us for her third appearance on the show. Her previous appearances on Episodes 151 & 152 respectively, were homeruns, and we are honored to have her back on. We get never before heard info on the Benghazi attacks and the whereabouts of the surviving terrorists. We dedicate this episode to the heroes and those we lost on both 9/11/01 and 9/11/12 Benghazi. Be sure to follow @askarimediagroup on Instagram for more...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 204
It's another Q&A episode answering everything you sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com. Also some news to get into regarding the arrest of Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, as well as Ukraine now being supplied by the U.S. with F-16s. 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/ For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com &a...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 203
Scott Ian Lewis, vocalist and co-founding member of Carnifex joins us on this show. Carnifex is an extreme metal band, and their 9th studio album "Necromanteum" will be released on October 6th. The video for the title track is out now. They will also be on a headlining tour this fall in the U.S. On this episode we get into Scott's upbringing, his desire to be a police officer at one time, the history of Carnifex, and his respect for the military. Head over to http://CarnifexMetal.com for more in...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 202
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. He was last on with us for Episode 136, and he returns to discuss his new book "Terror to Triumph 2: Darkness to Light." It is a poetry book that follows up his memoir. We discuss veterans overcoming addiction following their service, the writing process, and his current field of work in helping veterans receieve benefit...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 201
You see the title, and if you've been with us since our inception you already know that we had Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski on Episode 1, and he has returned for Episode 200. We start off the show with some news however, including the death of two military legends: WWII Paratrooper Vincent Speranza who joined us not too far back on Episode 179, and General James Lindsay. We then cover an article from The Intercept about Clint Lorance titled "War Criminal's Bid to Become Lawyer Faces Obstacle: H...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 200
We start off this episode covering recent news regarding the freeing of terrorist Ziad Balaam, one of the men responsible for the 2012 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi, Libya. We ask that you follow Sarah Adams @askarimediagroup on Instagram to stay on top of the whereabouts of these attackers. Our guest, New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor joins us in studio for his third appearance on Battleline Podcast. Brad's latest book is "Dead Fall" and it is the 22nd book in the Scot Harva...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 199
Brandon Webb is a retired Navy SEAL sniper instructor, author, and the CEO of SOFREP.com. On this episode we discuss several topics including the run SOFREP has had over the past decade, the war in Ukraine, and Brandon's friendship with fellow SEAL and hero killed in Benghazi, Glen "Bub" Doherty. After several successful non-fiction books, Brandon has teamed up with his longtime writing partner John David Mann in creating the Finn thriller series. The latest book in the series is "Blind Fear" an...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 198
We start off this episode with major news straight from CIA targeter Sarah Adams that Benghazi terrorist Ziad Balaam was detained earlier this month at Istanbul Airport in Turkey and is currently being held in Libya. We recap where the podcast is at right now for you guys. Then, we get to your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com for this special Q&A episode! NOTE: Ian wanted to correct himself that "Sound of Freedom" is NOT a documentary as he says several times during the Q&A....
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 197
We start off this episode recapping Tanto's recent family trip to Disney World and what else we've been up to. Our guest, Ashlee Olbright, is a U.S. Coast Guard Air Medal Recipient best known for saving lives during Hurricane Harvey in Texas in 2017. For her heroism, she was acknowledged by President Trump and brought out as a guest during his 2018 State of the Union address. Her book "The Hurricane Within" published in 2019 highlights her upbringing and accomplishments. You can learn more at ht...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 196
