Connecting Vets reporter Jack Murphy takes us inside the untold story of 4 CIA Maritime Branch Operators lost at sea during a top-secret mission. We go in-depth into who these men were, what they were trying to do, and the circumstances that led to their disappearance. A powerful story and fascinating look inside CIA operations. The Back Brief is available on YouTube and it's a podcast! No excuses, subscribe! Also, check out VetStory, a podcast of Veteran stories that you won't find anywhere els...
Sep 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 25
Jack Murphy and Rod Rodriguez discuss the double standard that exists between Officer and Enlisted punishments for online bad behavior. Then we explore the world of vets that think there's a civil war coming and the weird thing is, they seem to WANT it to happen! Would it be as "cool" as they think it will be or is the post-apocalyptic wasteland of the future less Mad Max and more just dying before 20? All that and more on The Back Brief! The Back Brief is available on YouTube and it's a podcast...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 24
Connecting Vets reporter Libby Howe (@ECBHowe) joins me to talk about her report on military training accidents, where we are in base name changes, the suicide of Army Veteran Ronnie Mcnutt, and what next after "suckers and loser"? Go to ConnectingVets.com to find more stories, video, and audio! Also, check out VetStory, a podcast of Veteran stories that you won't find anywhere else. Follow Libby Howe on Twitter @ECBHowe and you can also follow me there @rodpodrod
Sep 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 23
Connecting Vets reporter and host of CBS Eye on Veterans, Phil Briggs, explains why absentee ballots will be perfectly safe going through the US Postal Service. He also offers us up one of his fail-proof ideas on how former Navy Seal Robert O'Neil can not only help us keep air travel safe, but maybe even fight the forces of evil itself! All that and more on The Back Brief! You can follow Phil Briggs on Twitter at @philbriggsvet and myself Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod The Back Brief is available on Y...
Sep 04, 2020•35 min•Ep. 22
This week on The Back Brief, Jack Murphy joins me to talk about the arrest of former SF soldier Peter Debbins accused of spying for Russia! We go into the heart of this story and what WE think this might actually mean. Do we mention the Illuminati, Pizza-Gate, are QAnon in this episode? You'll have to listen to find out! Follow Jack Murphy on Twitter @jackmurphyrgr and you can follow me Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod Don't forget to subscribe to The Back Brief podcast available everywhere you listen t...
Aug 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 21
Jack Murphy (@jackmurphyrgr) joins me on the show to talk about the fear fo the ever-present RECEDING HAIRLINE! Then we jump into the Army's E-SPORTS Team is BACK and they're still trying to maneuver playing games and answering questions about war crimes. Then we once again go down the rabbit hole of Q Anon, aliens, and COVID. This is The Back Brief! Also, we're on YouTube so go check our ugly mugs! Don't forget to visit ConnectingVets.com
Aug 21, 2020•47 min•Ep. 20
The United States Postal Service is experiencing major delays as they try to save money. Connecting Vets reporter Abbie Bennett and I take a look at what this means for Veterans expecting their meds on time. Also, Biden vs Trump! TWITTER....AND LIZARD PEOPLE!!!!! Also, we're on YouTube! Go to - https://bit.ly/ConnectingVetsYouTube Follow Abbie Bennett on Twitter @abbierbennett Go to https://connectingvets.com...
Aug 11, 2020•26 min•Ep. 19
Jack Murphy (@jackmurphyrgr) joins me on to talk about this week's Vet news! :45 - Navy Seal museum K-9's go hard on Kaps Jersey 8:30 - Are you a Ranger if you got the tab or if you were in the 75th? 16:19 - Louis Bremer grilled by a Senate committee, should he get the job? 22:25 - We go down the Epstein rabbit hole 40:30 - Anti-pedo campaigns spring up in the Vet community, what does this mean? You can follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod. Check us out at connectingvets.com! We're also a ...
Aug 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 18
The death of Fort Hood's Spc. Vanessa Guillen has spurred a new legislative effort at changing the way Servicemembers report sexual assault and harassment. Connecting Vets reporter Libby Howe and I talk about the march in Washington that caught the President's attention! (25:46) Then, what do a doctor, the coronavirus, and a demon have in common? Well, find out at as our very own Phil Briggs takes us into this bizarre but true story! Visit us at connectingvets.com!
Aug 07, 2020•50 min•Ep. 17
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor remains in jail pending extradition for a crime that his lawyers argue he has not even been charged with. Then, the Army and Navy eSports teams flummoxed by questions about war crimes on Twitch. Go to ConnectingVets.com today!
Jul 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 16
Connecting Vets reporter Jack Murphy joins me the show to talk about the bungled search for PFC Guillen, a potential Army coverup, and what are the boogaloo boys up to now? SUBSCRIBE today and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! You can follow me on Twitter, Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod and Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr. Don't forget to visit us at www.connectingvets.com Check out our other podcast VetStory!...
Jul 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 14
Country star Brantley Gilbert recently talked with podcast host Phil Briggs about life at home during corona. He shared news about his new man cave featuring a bar that pays tribute to our military, veterans, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, BBQ, Guns, and who is a better shot; Gilbert, Justin Moore, or Thomas Rhett?
Jul 01, 2020•22 min
The DC National Guard might be helping guard monuments around the DC area but after the blowback from their role in recent protests, is this the right move for the Army? Also, a female Special Forces candidate is one step closer to earning her Green Beret. And the search continues for PFC Vanessa Guillen. SUBSCRIBE today and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! You can follow me on on Twitter, Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod, Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr, and Elizabeth Howe @ECBHowe Don't for...
Jun 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 13
Several Army installations are named after Confederate generals. Should we change their names? What does that mean to you? Connecting Vets reporters Abbie Bennett and Phil Briggs join me to talk about the racial tensions that have lead to this discussion, on this episode of The Back Brief! SUBSCRIBE today and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! You can follow me on on Twitter, Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod, Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr, and Elizabeth Howe @ECBHowe Don't forget to visit us ...
Jun 19, 2020•34 min•Ep. 12
"I asked Raymond Lott things I've never asked a black man before." Ray is a Marine combat veteran, a rapper, musician and music producer, and friend of CBS Eye on Veteran, Host, Phil Briggs. Recently the two explored the concept of racism in America and revealed many things that still need to change.
Jun 17, 2020•45 min
I talk with Connecting Vets reporters Elizabeth Howe and Jacky Murphy about what goes into changing a military base's name and is it a good idea. Also, National Guardsmen were videoed taking knees and putting down their shields with protesters. De-escalation tactic or were they participating in the protest? SUBSCRIBE today and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! You can follow me on on Twitter, Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod, Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr, and Elizabeth Howe @ECBHowe Don't f...
Jun 12, 2020•16 min•Ep. 11
Connecting Vet reporter Jack Murphy takes us behind the lines of DC's riots to talk about Task Force 504 and their role in possibly protecting the White House. We also talk with Capitol Hill reporter Abbie Bennett about what Secretary of Defense Esper and former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis think of President Trump's handling of the nation's riots. HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! Also available on the Radio.com app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to your favorite podca...
Jun 05, 2020•35 min•Ep. 10
Trace Adkins is a country music star, but his other love is hanging with the military. He recently talked with CBS Eye on Veterans Host Phil Briggs about some of his favorite military memories, including; USO tours, aircraft carrier landings, who almost cut off his ponytail, and how troops once weaponized his autograph.
May 21, 2020•19 min
As an Army Special Forces Warrant Officer, Dan Lorenz knew about tactical planning. But after the military, he labored and learned how to start a successful business. In this podcast, Lorenz explains how he will help you find generational wealth, financial freedom and a life you'll love through business ownership. See more at www.synyrgx.com
May 08, 2020•30 min
Marine Corps veteran Billy Humphrey knew something was eating the feed near his deer stand in southern West Virginia. But one day while investigating the area, he photographed a creature that many people believe is the mysterious "Bigfoot". He shared the whole story with Phil Briggs on CBS Eye on Veterans.
Mar 27, 2020•19 min
In this episode, we’re talking about the veteran-related stories surrounding the coronavirus. “Billions more for VA in next emergency coronavirus spending package” “VA wants to ‘pause’ the Mission Act for 90 days over coronavirus” “No those Humvee convoys are not coming to force you into quarantine” “How Veterans can ‘embrace the suck’ during social isolatio n" “Texas is pausing to remember the nation’s Medal of Honor recipients” Be sure to subscribe to The Back Brief so you don’t miss the news ...
Mar 26, 2020•7 min•Ep. 8
This is The Back Brief for the week of 5 March 2020 National Guard Chief Predicts thousands will be activated VA closes regional benefits offices Trump calls on Syrian government to free journalist, Marine Austin Tice Pentagon to provide respirators masks and ventilators to fight coronavirus VA says COVID19 could affect 20% of it's patients Go to www.connectingvets.com for all of these stories and more!...
Mar 20, 2020•7 min•Ep. 7
This episode we’re talking about the Veteran related stories surrounding the coronavirus. This week at Connecting Vets Troops can't travel to these countries for the next 60 days As colleges close over coronavirus, lawmakers file emergency bill to protect GI Bill benefits National Guard members still have to travel for drill amid coronavirus concerns Marine in Virginia tests positive for coronavirus DeCA increasing air shipments to overseas commissaries in response to coronavirus Go to www.conne...
Mar 12, 2020•10 min•Ep. 6
He's one of television's biggest voices, but before Matt Baker was the voice of Discovery's Shark Week, he was a Marine. In our interview, Baker and CBS Eye on Veterans host Phil Briggs offer advice for anyone looking to get into the voice acting. He also explains; what kind of training you'll need, how to build a simple home studio and how to begin booking work as a voice actor.
Mar 09, 2020•30 min
This is The Back Brief for the week of February 28, 2020 Veterans of "black goo" base to appear before Congress 19-year-old from Arkansas faces charges of trying to blow up vehicle at Pentagon parking lot A privatized housing crisis that some say not even a tenant bill of rights can fix Corona Virus Update VA tells Congress it is prepared for possible coronavirus outbreak in US Go to www.connectingvets.com for all of these stories and more!...
Feb 28, 2020•11 min•Ep. 4
This is The Back Brief for the week of February 20, 2020 Pentagon plans to force 200k family members, retirees out of military hospitals to civilian doctors Operation Benjamin: Honoring fallen Jewish servicemen with the right headstones Helping veterans with his love of food, Army veteran takes traumatized veterans under his wing Black History Month CBS Eye on Veterans Go to www.connectingvets.com for all of these stories and more!...
Feb 21, 2020•11 min•Ep. 3
This is The Back Brief for the week of February 14, 2020 Did the VA secretary seek to discredit a Veteran who reported a sexual assault at a VA hospital? A new bill helps Veterans find STEM jobs. Military installations could house coronavirus evacuees. Congress wants to know why White supremacy on social media isn’t tracked by the US Military. A VA recommended app could access your private data. Go to www.connectingvets.com for all of these stories and more!...
Feb 14, 2020•6 min•Ep. 2
Lacey Evans is the classy yet fierce star of WWE Smackdown. In her interview on CBS Eye on Veterans, she talked with host, Phil Briggs about being a Marine and her guest spots on Military Makeover with Montel Williams. (also a fellow veteran) She also shares details about the heartwarming episode that airs on Lifetime on Valentine's Day.
Feb 13, 2020•3 min
On This week’s “The Back Brief” we talk about the State of the Union, water contamination on military bases, the VA deputy secretary getting fired, and a new program matching service dogs with veterans, and Phil Briggs talks about this weekend's CBS Eye On Veterans! Be sure to subscribe to The Back Brief, go to www.connectingvets.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Feb 07, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1
While we're producing the next season of VetStory, we're happy to introduce you to one of our podcast partners "Team Room Talk with Chris Mcphee". Host Chris Mcphee is a retired Green Beret who has some amazing and candid conversations with his guests that range from entrepreneurs to elite military operators. I think you're really going to like this show. Go to ConnectingVets to learn more or go to Team Room Talk with Chris Mcphee...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 22 min
