Former ATF agent Peter Forcelli exposes government failures, corruption, and the reality of law enforcement operations. ✅ Subscribe here on YouTube From Operation Fast and Furious to the Parkland school shooting, Forcelli provides an insider’s perspective on some of the most controversial topics in U.S. law enforcement. 🔹 Topics Covered: The real role of ATF and its involvement in gun crimes Fast and Furious scandal: How the U.S. armed the Mexican cartels Mass shootings: Why law enforcement mis...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 28
Motivation and Inspiration from Joe O'Connor, mastering personal development and life lessons from defeating death and overcoming insurmountable obstacles. ✅ Subscribe on YouTube In this powerful episode of The NDS Show, Joe O’Connor shares his incredible story of survival, resilience, and transformation. From dying three times at age 14 to breaking his neck during SAS selection, Joe’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. He dives into mindset shifts, overcoming trauma, and financial succe...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 27
This is a very visual episode!!! Subscribe on YouTube Austin Weishel, a bronze sculptor, joins to discuss his art honoring gr beret special forces, military heroes, veterans, first responders like police officers & fire fighters, and Betty White! From sculpting the Trojan Horse monument for the 10th Special Forces Group to the Nevada State Firefighter Memorial, Austin shares the artistic process, deep symbolism, and powerful stories behind his work. ✅ How Gold Star families contributed to th...
Feb 17, 2025•55 min•Ep. 26
Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares the story behind Task Force Pineapple, the real challenges of the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the ongoing fight to protect America's security. Follow Nick for the latest updates https://X.com/ndsshow Follow Scott X: https://x.com/rooftopleader YouTube: @TheScottMannPodcast 🌟 Key Takeaways: How storytelling can transform lives and build trust. Leadership lessons from Village Stability Operations. The alarming resurgence of global terrorism threats. How veter...
Jan 17, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 25
Claudiu Pândaru founder of Republica, provides the full context behind Romania's Election Turmoil involving Russian interference and Calin Georgescu's presidential campaign. The recent elections in Romania, the impact of political dynamics, and the growing mistrust in government institutions. Our guest delves into the significance of voter behavior, perceptions of leadership, and what the future might hold for Romania's political landscape. 🎙️ Key topics include: Romanian elections and annulmen...
Jan 14, 2025•20 min•Ep. 24
Follow on X! ▶️ https://X.com/ndsshow Glenn Tiffert joins the podcast to explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-China relations, technological competition, and the future of global power dynamics. Glenn shares his insights on how China's strategic ambitions intersect with American innovation, and what this means for the future of democracy and economic growth. We dive deep into the impact of Chinese influence on academia, industry, and government, shedding light on the subtle ways authoritarian ...
Dec 27, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with CIA Leadership Executive Mike Mears, a seasoned leader with a fascinating background in intelligence, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Mike shares compelling stories from his career, explores the principles of effective leadership, and provides actionable advice on applying these insights in today's dynamic world. Whether you're a professional seeking to grow your leadership skills or simply interested in pers...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 22
Steve Loori, a seasoned intelligence community professional, shares his incredible journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in the world of commercial data analysis and Open Source Intelligence for surveillance and reconnaissance. Starting with his experiences as a young Marine during the Iraq War, Steve delves into how those early challenges shaped his perspective and ultimately led him to a career in intelligence and data analytics. Steve and Nick discuss: - The evolution of intellig...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 21
Gabe Dominocielo, co-founder of Umbra Space, discusses the challenges and excitement of launching SAR satellites and the unique capabilities of synthetic aperture radar. He shares insights into the process of developing satellites, the choice of SAR technology, and the importance of precision in radar imagery. Gabe also talks about the diverse range of customers, including governments, commercial industries, and even hobbyists, and the value of Umbra's Creative Commons licensing agreement. He em...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
Robert (Bob) Sharp shares his journey in the military and as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). He discusses how he accidentally became an admiral and the joy he found in changing jobs and working with different people. He also talks about the importance of specialization and generalization in the intelligence community. Bob reflects on his time as the director of NGA and the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the need f...
May 02, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to a powerful episode of The NDS Show where we host an inspiring conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Business Owner, Chayse Roth, who is also the Chairman of the Veteran Business Collective. In this revealing episode, Chayse provides his insights into the world of a Critical Skills Operator and what sets MARSOC (Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command) apart. He reflects on his decision to join the Marines and discusses the impact of 9/11 on military services, including the...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 17
Delve deep into the clandestine world of the CIA and Black Ops with former spy and shadow warrior, Enrique "Ric" Prado. Known for volunteering for life or death espionage missions for the Central Intelligence Agency and his pivotal role in human intelligence (HUMINT) operations during the Contra Wars under Ronald Reagan and tracking Osama Bin Laden pre 9/11, Prado shares stories from his thrilling career as a CIA Officer detailed in his book Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior. Buy the B...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 16
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we sit down with Luke Fischer, the CEO and cofounder of SkyFi, a company revolutionizing the world of satellite imagery. We delve into the fascinating journey of SkyFi, exploring their cutting-edge earth observation application that is reshaping how we order satellite imagery, including Electro Optical, Thermal, Synthetic Aperture Radar, and Multi-Spectral. In this in-depth conversation, we explore the birth of SkyFi, its key customers, and the obstacl...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
Welcome to another insightful episode of "The NDS Show," where we delve into the fascinating market of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) including government contracting and commercial industry. We start off by introducing and explaining what GEO261 is all about and the different ways you can become involved in the GEOINT market segment. We also discuss the critical role military training plays in developing GEOINT skills. In today's rapidly advancing technological age, the growth of geospatial i...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we continue our journey in the enthralling world of Open Source Intelligence with OSINT Technical, one of the leading twitter accounts for sharing publicly available information about the War in Ukraine. We explore the intriguing facets of the Russian & Ukranian military strategies, tactics, and philosophy. Our podcast further uncovers the meticulous process for verifying data and ensuring quality control in open source intelligence. We then turn our attention to the strategic a...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 13
Subscribe on YouTube HERE Please Rate and Review us on Apple Podcasts! HERE Subscribe to the Newsletter Here to stay up to date! https://www.ndsshow.com/ Connect with Nick on Twitter Upcoming Episodes Geospatial Intelligence - GEOINT We'll be covering insights into the state of the GEOINT industry, a preview of the GEOINT Symposium, and the amazing emerging technologies and innovations that are rising in the community. Open Source Intelligence - OSINT We'll be covering the EXPLOSION of OSINT in ...
May 05, 2023•5 min
Dive deep into the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and the power of publicly available information gathering and analysis. In this podcast we define and explain OSINT and how it differs from traditional intelligence methods. You'll learn how OSINT is used to track Russian spies in Sweden, troop movements in Ukraine, investigate ISIS in Syria, and even predict banking collapses. We also cover the ethics of OSINT and how it can be used to combat disinformation and deep fakes. Plus, we ex...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 12
This podcast covers Geography Education with Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking for GIS professionals, the state of Ethics in Geography and GIS, and a deep dive into inspirational figures and events that have shaped geography and geospatial thinking forever. Dr. Joseph Kerski shares his expertise on the explosion of AI tools for GIS applications and how to approach education in Geography, GIS and Geospatial Science in the age of artificial intelligence. He also offers his thoughts on lan...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 11
Drone and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Expert Kerry Mapes joins the podcast to talk about drones and their many use cases from Military Technology and warfare to Scientific Research. Nick and Kerry discuss the many applications of drone uses including engineering, geospatial science, military warfare, photography, real estate and mapping. Kerry discloses her favorite DJI Drones including the Mavic 3 and the Mavic Mini and her experiences flying fixed wing drones like the Ebee. They also talk di...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
UFC Lightweight Fighter Joe Solecki joins THE NDS SHOW to talk about the strategy and mental fight of mixed martial arts and his current flourishing career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Joe tells the story of how he made it to the UFC and his experiences on Dana White’s Contender series during the COVID epidemic and his recent victories. We talked about the shock and settling of working with Dana White, Bruce Buffer, and Joe Rogan. We talked about Joe’s UFC Fight Day mindset, the tactic...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 9
UFC Lightweight Fighter Joe Solecki joins THE NDS SHOW to talk about the strategy and mental fight of mixed martial arts and his current flourishing career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Joe tells the story of how he made it to the UFC and his experiences on Dana White’s Contender series during the COVID epidemic and his recent victories. We talked about the shock and settling of working with Dana White, Bruce Buffer, and Joe Rogan. We talked about Joe’s UFC Fight Day mindset, the tactic...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 9
This is the Video version of Episode 3. Dr. Robert Clark is an author on several books for intelligence analysis, collection, and distribution. His most recent book is "Geospatial Intelligence: Origins and Evolution." In this episode Nick and Robert discuss the evolution of geospatial intelligence from the early days of remote sensing for surveillance on Russian Military equipment, all the way to the current war in Ukraine, the rise of Open Source Intelligence, and the future of Artificial Intel...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 3
This is the video version of Episode 4, audio only version is also available, check your platform! We discuss the culture clash between modern day Universities WOKE culture and the average center right leaning military veteran entering college. We also discuss his path to his current position, resources for veterans at UNCW, veteran suicide, veteran resources for mental health and school success, working with great leaders, the mindset of military veterans attending woke universities, Fort Bragg...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 4
This is the VIDEO version of Episode 5 with Steven Stout, Enjoy! In this podcast Nick and guest Steven Stout discuss Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how the earth location technology affects our everyday lives. Steve provides a masterclass for beginners to experts in how GIS is used in Urban Planning, Transportation, Public Safety, Retail, Sporting Events, Military, and Intelligence Missions. He describes ESRI ArcGIS vs. QGIS and when he might use each one of the systems and Python prog...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 5
This is the Full Video Version of Episode 2! Narcisa Pricope, PHD is a professor of Geography and Geospatial EARTH Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is the director of the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate Program, the Coastal UAS Observatory, and is currently supporting the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) as a Science Policy advisor. Follow The NDS Show on Twitter Subscribe to The NDS Show on YouTube During this episode we explored Dr. Pri...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
In this Episode of The NDS Show , we explore the many impacts of City GIS maps using the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem for mapping and storytelling and the future of GIS technology with the creation of Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the way Geographic Information Systems impact every day citizens living in urban areas and explore the qualities that make someone a great GIS analyst and describe political implications of GIS systems. Richard Tuinstra is the GIS Manager for the City ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 8
In this GIS podcast we explore the many impacts of City GIS maps using the ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem for mapping and storytelling and the future of GIS technology with the creation of Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. We discuss the way Geographic Information Systems impact every day citizens living in urban areas and explore the qualities that make someone a great GIS analyst and describe political implications of GIS systems. Richard Tuinstra is the GIS Manager for the City of Wilmington,...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 8
Nick and Intelligence Surveillance Expert Keith Masback, cover the latest news in the intelligence community including insider thoughts on the Chinese Spy Balloon, UFOs, and UAPs. This podcast discusses advancements in AI and Metaverse technology for intelligence operations, the current threat of a third global war via the Ukraine Russia conflict, the origins of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). Other topics includ...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 7
Nick and Intelligence Surveillance Expert Keith Masback, cover the latest news in the intelligence community including insider thoughts on the Chinese Spy Balloon, UFOs, and UAPs. This podcast discusses advancements in AI and Metaverse technology for intelligence operations, the current threat of a third global war via the Ukraine Russia conflict, the origins of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF). Other topics includ...
Feb 16, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 7
Nick and Coach Michael Castro make their predictions for Super Bowl LVII and cover recent Football news from the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame inductees to the recent Michael Irvin ESPN and Brett Favre scandals. We discuss prop bets and the insane amount of money going into SuperBowl gambling. We examine the important role of leadership and navigating the modern culture in youth sports and explore the difference between NFL-caliber players like Javonte Williams and others. We also talk about the positiv...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 6
