This episode is PART 2 of "Homie Don't Play Dat" with USAF Special Operations veteran and host of "Ones Ready" and "The War Room Podcasts", Aaron Love. We continue to break down your God given rights as outlined in the US Constitution. Listen kids, we break it down Barney style for you so you understand that the government doesn't give you your rights--you were BORN with them and NO ONE can take them away from you. When we're done you'll realize, through proof evidenced from historical incidents...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 62
We welcome back Air Force Special Operations veteran and host of the "Ones Ready" & "The War Room" Podcasts, Aaron Love! In this episode, we do something a little different and pose questions to you, the listener: why you are still placing trust in a government or politicians that are not looking out for your best interests? Don't worry, we let you come to your own conclusions here by discussing the erosion of trust in government and military institutions via their lack of critical thinking,...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this episode Brandon and Chris are joined again by Adam DeRito! Adam is a US Army SOF CA Reservist and host of the "Dark Sabre Podcast" which centers around injustice within the military, specifically around US Military Academies. Currently, Adam is going through the process of having the "DeRito Act" made into law. Adam has been to Washington D.C., Mar-A-Lago, and ruffles feathers around his local Colorado politicians working toward ensuring what happened to him, never happens to any one els...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 60
The guys hosts Tyler of the legendary "Tundra Tactical"! Tyler is a former US Air Force Special Operations Tactical Air Control Party Member and now one of the BEST "Gun Tube" content creators around! Join us an amazing conversation on everything Tundra Tactical is up to, their origin story, and some good old military/veteran humor! You can find Tundra Tactical at: https://www.youtube.com/@tundratactical ________________________________ Check Out Our Sponsors: ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Skull...
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 59
The boys are joined by Lavendar of "Early on Wednesday Podcast"! Lavendar is a US Navy Veteran and a lover of true crime and the paranormal. Join us for a fun conversation unraveling the connections between the Black Dahlia Murders and the Zodiac Killer, as well as some conversation on shadow people, cryptids, and some military related issues! You can find Lavendar on social media as "Murder Juice" and "Early on Wednesday Podcast" wherever you prefer to listen! PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: ICW...
May 27, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Josh and Shawn from "Marclair Project" join us for a fun conversation. Josh and Shawn have been lifelong friends and Marclair Project is their pilot podcast. They have been producing and making music together for years on top of supporting one another's endeavors through life. The guys dive in on a little bit of everything: politics, friendship, what it means to be a man, music, lessons learned, Gen-Z and the military, and so much more. Not just a little bit...but a lot of ground gets covered! Y...
May 18, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Welcome to the first popcorn podcast with Brandon and Chris. If you're a seasoned member of the Fire Fam you know the drill. If not, let us illuminate you: Popcorn Podcast is a back and forth of questions between the host. Brandon and Chris each have five for one another, unknown to the other, and they answer and discuss. These are always such a good time! In this inaugural episode, Chris and Brandon discuss everything from "How many modern Green Berets would it require to take Iwo Jima?" or "Wh...
May 10, 2024•3 hr•Season 2Ep. 56
The farewell episode for Zach! From Brandon: Zach has been one of my best friends since we met years ago on a deployment in East Africa. If you've been following the show, you know my first co-host didn't work out. Zach jumped in to help me, his friend, with a full heart and a ton of ideas. It's been just over a year of episodes together and Zach needs to take a step back. I have so much gratitude for Zach doing this alongside me and we hope you guys have enjoyed the ride too. So, of course, we ...
May 03, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 55
In this conversation, Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Author, motivational speaker, and creator of SEALFIT discusses his background and the various ventures he has pursued after leaving the military. Mark emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and developing discipline through physical training and daily rituals. Mark's upcoming book, 'Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life,' offers guidance on these topics and provides practical exercises for personal develo...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 54
We welcome Amber Smith to the show! Amber is a former US Army "Kiowa Warrior" attack helicopter pilot, former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach in Public Affairs, and Author of "Danger Close" which chronicles here time in the US Army during the Global War on Terrorism. Her new book, "Unfit To Fight: How Woke Policies Are Destroying Our Military", releases 30 April, 2024! Amber joins us this episode to discuss "Unfit To Fight"! Over the past several years, the US Military ...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Derrick is an Oregon based Dairy Farmer, author of "An Industry Worth Fighting For", and one of the Farmer Owners of Tillamook! Quick Fact: Dairy Farming is a $45B a year industry and quite literally helps keep the American economy afloat. Our conversation covers topics such as state and federal government involvement in farming, the setting of milk prices, the history of the dairy industry, and the effects of 2019/2020 on dairy farming. We discuss and dispel many common challenges and misconcep...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 52
We are joined by Amanda & Dayvid of "Won Nothing Podcast"! Also make sure you check out Dayvid on his page "Down The Rabbit Hole"! This one goes deep on the paranormal! How could we not with the True Crime and Supernatural gurus that Dayvid & Amanda are!? This episode's got haunted houses, shadow figures, past lives, near death experiences, The Hatman, astral projection, Indrid Cold, Mothman, sleep paralysis, and even Dayvid's personal story about how he may have died...but maybe he didn...
Apr 05, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 51
***Trigger Warning*** Seth Gehle is a US Army Veteran, Ultra Runner, and Author, whose book comes out later this year. Seth's book is a harrowing chronicle of the child and sexual abuse he endured as a child. If this topic may be sensitive to you, we invite you to catch us on the next episode! Seth recounts the abuse he had to endure growing up and most importantly when he decided to do something about it. We also discuss the lessons we take away from doing "hard things" and why they're essentia...
Mar 22, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Adam DeRito joins the show! Adam has one of the most fascinating, complex, and flat out WILD backstories we've ever heard. Adam is currently a US Army Reservist and Intelligence Analyst. He is also the host of the investigative journalism podcast "Dark Sabre Podcast". In this episode we discuss Adam's time at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), being sexually assaulted by another student, and becoming an undercover informant for the Air Force "Office of Special Investigations". Shockingly, due to ...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 48
We welcome US Air Force Security Forces member Ian Roland to the show! For those unaware, Security Forces members act as Military Police for the Air Force. But, Security Forces members, or "Defenders" as they are often called, have a much more diverse mission set than people realize. They guard all Air Force installations home and abroad, provide security for our nation's nuclear force, operate in Law Enforcement capacities, support "Fly Away" security missions, and also support Air Force Specia...
Mar 09, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Luke is recently returned from his expedition to the Peten jungle of Central America, where he amazingly discovered a long forgotten Mayan city. Luke describes the Peten as "a jungle landscape of ruins, like a pin cushion with no more room for pins to push in". Maya civilization was grander, larger and more populated than any modern city of the modern age. In this episode Luke discusses the mysterious, innovative, beautiful, and violent Maya civilization. Much of Mayan history has sadly been los...
Mar 01, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 46
We are joined again by Joaquin Camarena of "Sino Talk" ! Zach is also back as we say "see ya later" to Chris of "Common Freakin' Cents" . If you haven't already, head on over to Episode 18 and listen to our first episode with Sino Talk. In this episode we jump in on all things related to China, the Indo-Pacific, Russia, and the US alongside its allies. Why is the US sending a new aid package to Taiwan and what's it really for? How can the US counter hypersonic missile attacks on its Carrier Stri...
Feb 23, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Leslie and Stephen Shaw, authors of 'Who They Are and What They're Up To,' discuss their experiences with UFO sightings and the abduction phenomenon. The Shaws also explore their theories on flood myths, genetic bottlenecking, and an advanced civilization that may have existed prior to a catastrophic event. They discuss the connections between ancient texts, such as the Sumerian tablets, and biblical accounts, including the Tower of Babel. This part of the conversation explores the theory that a...
Feb 16, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 44
The guys interview George Kemper, US Army veteran and former candidate for Illinois State Office! We also welcome back Chris as our guest co-host! In this episode we cover a lot of ground and have some pretty spicy takes on a lot of touchy subjects! We discuss 2020 and George's loss of employment due to his social media presence. The incident made national news and helped inspire George to take action and run for political office. We continue the discussion on the southern border crisis, minimum...
Feb 09, 2024•3 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 43
We welcome David Zhang back to the show! David Zhang, former writer for the Epoch Times, is an independent journalist who covers Chinese affairs on "China Insider with David Zhang". This episode is also co-hosted by our good friend and Green Beret Medic, Chris, from "Common Freakin' Cents Podcast"! In this new conversation, the guys and David explore the changes in US-China relations, China's domestic crisis, and the shift in how China is viewed by the West. David delves into China's propaganda ...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode, Marcus Aurelius Freitas, a U.S. Air Force Avionics Flight Expeditor, breaks down the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter , hypersonic aircraft and munitions programs, and some amazing technology the Air Force has coming into operation! Marcus touches on upgrades and future aircraft, including the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter (NGAD). The conversation explores topics such as potential Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) reverse engineering programs , hypersonic engines, Operation ...
Jan 26, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode, Brandon interviews Luis Espindola, a United States Marine Corps veteran, small business owner, and 2024 House of Representatives candidate for Texas' 27th Congressional District. Luis discusses his motivation for running for Congress and his focus on bringing change to the political system. He emphasizes the need for term limits and discusses his proposed "Money Where Your Mouth Is Act". This act would require members of the House and Senate to spend 20 hours throughout their el...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 40
We welcome back Aaron Love! If you haven't listened to our other episodes with Aaron, head back to "S1, E3", "S2, E2" & "S2, E16". In this episode the dudes jump in on states trying to keep Trump off the ballot by invoking the 14th Amendment, Section 3 (an old post-Civil War provision meant to keep Confederates from claiming power). They discuss the use of "lawfare" against political opponents, short news cycles and conspiracy theories, the concept of 'Hyper America,' and the limitations of ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 39
You already know the drill! This is Popcorn Podcast #6. Brandon and Zach jump in on various topics including the newly released Epstein files and how the scandal is not the "red-line" for a call-to-action that so many people have hoped it would be. Zach hits Brandon up about what he'll miss the most after almost 2 decades in Air Force, so naturally the dudes complain about the Finance Office and reminisce about all the amazing friends and ridiculous shenanigans they've gotten into. What is the k...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The definition of an "act of war" is intentionally vague. The old saying that "war never changes" is challenged as technology becomes increasingly complex. Cyber attacks can render physical infrastructure useless and Artificial Intelligence confuses people every day--how do we redefine "acts of war" in our modern era? Is the United States already in the midst of a "Cold Civil War"? In this episode, Brandon and Zach discuss the concept of an act of war and how it is currently defined. They explor...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 37
"Am I The Asshole?" Trent is back because we couldn't think of a better person to judge others alongside us. In case you forgot, Trent is the Host of "Ones Ready Podcast" (Air Force Special Warfare's Flagship Podcast) and a USAF Special Reconnaissance veteran. The dudes check out some funny AITA situations from Reddit and make final judgement on the who truly is the asshole. Also in this episode, the guys go over uncomfortable encounters, homoeroticism in the military, the game of Slim Jim Chick...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, Brandon & Zach interview Connor Matthews, a former Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller turned UFC fighter. Connor shares his journey from the military to pursuing a career in MMA as well as his experiences mentoring future special operations candidates and offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career in the military. Connor discusses his journey into the UFC and the training and mental preparation required to compete at that level. In this part of the c...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In this episode, Brandon and Zach discuss the mysterious disappearance of Jesse Carey, the host of the podcast 'Hiding Something.' They delve into the strange ending of the podcast and the lack of information about Jesse Carey's whereabouts. They also explore the creepy rituals of Bohemian Grove and the lack of social media presence from Jesse Carey. The conversation raises questions about the intentional and cryptic nature of the podcast's ending and the lack of online discussion about it. Did ...
Dec 08, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 34
We welcome to the show Joe "Jody" Daniels, a US Air Force Veteran of the Cold War and like Brandon & Zach, a military policeman. When you use the colloquial term "Renaissance Man", Jody is the embodiment of that sentiment. As Seneca the Younger, the Stoic philosopher, once said: "Man's ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason demands of him? Something very easy-that he live in accordance with his own nature." In modernity, thi...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We welcome to the show Matthew Harris, a US Air Force Security Forces Member (Military Police) and friend of both Brandon & Zach. Like so many other military members across the DoD, Matt had questions and concerns when, a few years ago, the DoD demanded its members receive the jab or face separation from service. For many service members, the decision to get it was simple and many did as they were asked. Yet, for a small number, the demand did not make sense. It seemed more politically charg...
Nov 24, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 32
