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Operator Syndrome

Steve & Patrickpodcasters.spotify.com
Limited podcast series. Candid discussions about mental, physical, and spiritual stressors. Featuring Steve (former Navy SEAL, professor, and chaplain) and Patrick (former Army Ranger, management consultant, and technologist).

Episodes

The Guys Say Goodbye! | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 100

The description always said "limited podcast series," and Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) finally bring it home. They explain the thinking behind pausing at episode 100 and talk about what's next for them. Thanks for listening! #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth #lastepisode

Jan 12, 202428 min

Arctic Expert Launches Wilderness Therapy Retreats | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 99

Steve talks to fellow Navy SEAL Steven Brown, founder & director of Camp Brown Bear. Camp Brown Bear (located in Frankfort, Kentucky) is tackling veteran suicide directly by by immersing Veterans into the wilderness, giving a sense of purpose while participating in projects, building camaraderie, and introducing the participants to holistic modalities (i.e. Equine Therapy, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Guided Journaling). #podcast #nonprof...

Jan 05, 202441 min

Steve writes about Rickson Gracie | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 98

Patrick and Steve discuss the premise of Steve's latest book-in-progress, where he'll relay stories and lessons learned from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #brazilianjiujitsu #ricksongracie

Dec 29, 202336 min

Ernie comes home | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 92

Ernie describes redeployment from a combat-heavy tour in Afghanistan and dealing with the military bureaucracy. He talks through his struggles transitioning to civilian life and what actions helped him. #history #podcast #navyseals #navy #corpsman #mentalhealth

Nov 17, 202340 min

David joins GRS | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 88

David wraps up his time at the State Department in Baghdad and joins the Global Response Staff at CIA. #history #podcast #veteran #marines #mentalhealth #cia

Oct 20, 202336 min

Jose moves to the sniper section | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 87

Jose talks about the frustrations that resulted in him moving to the sniper section. He discusses the culture difference and the training and deployment experiences as a new sniper. #history #podcast #veteran #rangers #armyrangers #sniper

Oct 13, 202337 min

Ernie trains to be a Navy Corpsman | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 86

Steve (former Navy SEAL) introduces Ernie, who served as a Navy Corpsman and served in Afghanistan. In this episode he talks about joining the Navy and the training he undertook to become a combat medic. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #marines #corpsman #afghanistan #mentalhealth

Oct 06, 202338 min

David joins WPS | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 85

David describes the rest of the Triple Canopy vetting process and talks about his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. #history #podcast #veteran #marines

Sep 29, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Rules of Engagement - Part 2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 82

Steve and Patrick discuss the complexities of rules of engagement through two case studies: Operation Gothic Serpent (Black Hawk Down) and Operation Red Wings (Lone Survivor). #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #armyrangers #mentalhealth

Sep 08, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Jose hits the road in Mosul | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 81

Jose describes life as a new team leader in the Rangers and how weapons squad members participated as vehicle crewmen in Mosul, Iraq. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Sep 01, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Tribute to a Legendary Frogman | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 78

Steve wraps up the third installment of stories and remembrances of Mike Bailey, Navy SEAL. You can see Steve's eulogy for Mike here: https://youtu.be/667IYstuEag?t=1906#history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #vietnamwar

Aug 13, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Jose deals with serious setbacks | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 76

Jose talks about his second deployment, which was marred by the loss of squad mate Ryan Garbs. He also discusses his experience prepping for Ranger School. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Jul 28, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Story of a Navy SEAL working dog | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 75

Steve tells more stories about Mike Bailey and Prince, his military working dog, and recounts a specific incident in Vietnam that gained them special recognition. #history #podcast #veteran #navyseals #vietnamwar #militaryworkingdogs

Jul 21, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 75

SEAL Teams in Vietnam | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 74

Steve begins a short series about his mentor Mike Bailey and his military working dog Prince. #history #podcast #veteran #vietnamwar #navyseals #militaryworkingdogs

Jul 14, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Jose deploys as a new guy | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 73

Jose describes arriving at 3rd Ranger Battalion and immediately deploying to Iraq. (Audio warning: someone forgot to set their phone to silent) #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino

Jul 07, 202338 min

Jose joins the Rangers | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 72

We introduce Jose, a former Army Ranger who served alongside Patrick in the 3rd Ranger Battalion as a both a team leader and sniper. #history #podcast #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth #latino

Jun 30, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Steve wraps it up | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 71

Patrick (former Army Ranger) and Steve (former Navy SEAL) finally detail how they met. Steve describes his last few years with the Reserve SEAL teams and how he closed out his second round of service. #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #veteran #mentalhealth

Jun 23, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 71