The Tier1 Podcast welcomes Daniel Gade, retired US Army lieutenant colonel, professor, public policy leader, and former US Senate candidate from Virginia who led troops in combat and lost his leg in Ramadi, Iraq. He wrote the book Wounding Warriors that exposes the truth behind the VA being incentivized to keep our nations heroes sick and also the untold truth about veterans committing fraud to get paid for life. It's a story few are bold enough to cover, and thanks to the courage of Daniel Gade...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 25 min
Brent takes a logical and wholistic look into what happened into President Trumps assassination attempt by Cole Tomas Allen. What do we know more now then we did? Did the Secret Service do enough? Was it an inside job? Tune in and find out! We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win Pano NVG'S and support the podcast!
May 01, 2026•2 hr 20 min
Jay Collins is a decorated combat veteran and former Green Beret, he lost his left leg due to a combat injury he suffered in Afghanistan, he went on to reenlist as a Green Beret as an amputee passing all Special Forces requirements! As a Special Forces Medic he also served at Fort Bragg with the nations most elite Special Mission Unit (SMU). After retirement, he served as a Florida State Senator and is currently serving as Lt Governor. Jay Collins is currently campaigning for the Governor of Flo...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 43 min
Was it a Delta Force member that bet on the Maduro raid and made 400k? And how is Rob O'Neill taking the news of his fellow SEAL Team 6 operator on the UBL Raid (Neptune's Spear) coming on the Tier1 Podcast? Well.... not so good. Tune in and find out!
Apr 24, 2026•2 hr 35 min
Alex West served on Seal Team 3 and at the time was the youngest man to make it to the U.S. Navy's premiere hostage rescue and high value target unit, Seal Team 6! He worked with the U.S. Army's Delta Force during the surge of Iraq and was a Team Leader for the Osama Bin Laden raid, arguably one of the greatest raids going cross border into another country and ending the decade long search for the most wanted man in the world by America. He is also a practicing therapist in Nashville TN and also...
Apr 20, 2026•2 hr 22 min
Tonight is a BIG night for the team room! First we have an update on the weakest lawsuit of all time brought to you by Rob "Look at me" Oneill, the Navy SEAL who claims to be the lone gunman to defeat Osama bin Laden while his teammates watched or were busy clearing nothing or something like that, BUT way more important we are announcing the winner for the $1,000 give away to one of our Patreon members so they can do good! Find out who and what they want to do with it! We're having a Tier1 Podca...
Apr 17, 2026•2 hr 31 min
SGM Travis Horning served in almost every aspect and level of 5th Special Forces Group. Including combat tours in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria as well as places around the Middle East. One of his many teams and positions was to cultivate the newly reborn Jedburgh teams into a modern day fighting force based off the principles of the original World War 2 teams. In this episode we cover the history of the Jedburghs as well as covering his career that took him from a young combat engineer (including...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 50 min
Life is tough, the world feels heavy, so much negative things to think about ...... not tonight! Tonight we watch good people do good things AND Brent Tucker gives away $1,000 dollars, but what's the catch? Tune in and find out!
Apr 12, 2026•2 hr 50 min
Most people have no idea how hard PMCs had to fight in Iraq.Constant ambushes. Urban warfare. Split-second decisions that meant life or death.This clip with former Navy Seal and Blackwater veteran Jimmy Watson dives into the reality behind the contracts, the chaos, the pressure, and the level of violence these teams had to handle daily.#podcast #tier1podcast #specialoperations #military #deltaforce #navyseals #contractor
Apr 12, 2026•12 min
Justin Klahn has worked with the biggest names across the spectrum. He has written a book to share his experiences and also came on the show to share them with our audience. He calls them Centers of Excellence, tune in and find out what they all have in common in this amazing story of how his leadership has improved all of these juggernauts. Sponsors First Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent of...
Apr 06, 2026•2 hr 24 min
Thursday night is for the patriots! Gather round as we discuss current events and take a break from the weight of life with a few laughs... and maybe we learn a few things.
Apr 03, 2026•3 hr 11 min
Joe England spent his career collecting intel at various levels within Special Operations, first within US Army Special Forces and then at our nations premier intelligence unit the ISA ( Intelligence Support Activity). Working with our nations most elite forces from SEAL Team 6, Delta Force and the CIA. Learn what they do and how they do it in this rare episode hosted by Brent Tucker.
Mar 30, 2026•2 hr 3 min
Jarred Taylor joins the Tier1 Podcast for a night with the Patriots! Learn about how it all started with him and his venture with Black Rifle Coffee Company. Jarred also spent his time as an Air Force Special Operations Airman. Join us!We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast.SponsorsElevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1https://elevatedsilence.comBrotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1https://brotherhoodblades....
Mar 27, 2026•3 hr 9 min
From the United States Navy SEALs to addiction, homelessness, and nearly losing everything, Taylor Cavanaugh’s story is one of the most powerful examples of resilience and redemption.At his lowest point, he believed his life was over.Instead of giving up, Taylor made a life-altering decision—leaving everything behind to serve in an elite foreign unit and rebuild himself from the ground up. This episode dives deep into the highs, the lows, and the brutal reality of what it takes to come back from...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 31 min
Born in Iran and persecuted for his family's faith. As a child, Donnie Niyari was sent across the Iranian border alone in hopes of reaching the United States and finding freedom.Donnie would eventually make it to America and spend 22 years serving in the United States Navy, trying to repay what he believed was a debt to the country that gave him a chance.This is a story about family, freedom, and service.
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 57 min
Join us in the team room again this Thursday night! We'll talk about current events and take a look into the Jedburgh teams, an elite team created during World War II and brought back by Special Forces to combat the war on terror in a unique way. We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast. Sponsors Elevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://elevatedsilence.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://br...
Mar 13, 2026•2 hr 44 min
Brent Tucker's former teammate, Xavier Lendof has one of the most unique careers you'll hear. From 0311 Infantry Marine to Force Recon to Green Beret to Delta Force Operator. He continued his service by training sniper teams throughout Europe . He also happens to be the nicest savage you'll ever meet. So tune in and enjoy!#leadership #specialoperations Sponsors First Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20...
Mar 09, 2026•2 hr 14 min
First we gave you the history and the why to this conflict but now lets take a look into how its progressing, the good and the bad. Are Special Operations (Delta Force, Navy Seals, Green Berets, Rangers) going to get involved? How did we lose three F-15s?! Tune in and find out! We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast. Sponsors Elevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://elevatedsilence.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percen...
Mar 06, 2026•3 hr 30 min
Sponsors First Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com With the latest veteran in trouble with stolen valor, MalibuFitMaxx, was his apology enough? Was his crime unforgivable? Let's take a look at this Veteran Fitness Influencer and see how we got here and what his reaction to being exposed was.
Mar 02, 2026•15 min
-Why most agencies don’t need more training — they need better training -The culture difference between average and elite teams -Lessons from Fortune 500 leadership vs. government organizations -The reality of SWAT standards, fitness, and accountability -Building Guild Solutions Group from the ground up -Instructor vs. operator: why being good at one doesn’t mean the other -The mindset required to succeed in business and tactical work -And yes… the infamous “dong charge” story 🤣 Sponsors First ...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 34 min
Retired Delta Force Operator Brent Tucker breaks down the war with Iran, why did it start and what to expect. From big picture to special operations. What role will the SEALs, Rangers, Green Berets, and Delta Force have? Tune in and find out! We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast. Sponsors Elevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://elevatedsilence.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brothe...
Mar 01, 2026•2 hr 14 min
Marine, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator Xavier Lendof comes on the show to talk about current events and his career! He teaches Long Distance Shooting/Sniper courses all around the world. We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast.SponsorsElevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1https://elevatedsilence.comBrotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1https://brotherhoodblades.comCloud Defensive – 30 percent off with c...
Feb 28, 2026•3 hr 31 min
In this episode former Delta Force Operator sits down with Bill Brown and he explains all phases of BUDS, Seal Qualification Training and how a Seal Team is broken down. From the history of the SEALS to his own story from fighting in combat to fighting for American Values. You'll want to hear his whole story and his insight into the special operations community. #leadership #specialoperations #deltaforce SponsorsFirst Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with cod...
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 55 min
Watch full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61wpSJ4NjXgMEx4OjMZZst?si=Z3SbfloBRIWDXJd6vqjudg Air Force Special Operations veteran Fred Baker discusses the pipeline and his journey to becoming a Tier 1 Combat Controller with JSOC.#airforce #deltaforce #rangers #specialoperations #navyseals SponsorsFirst Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1https://frcc.shopHuman Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1https://hp-trt.comTasty Ga...
Feb 23, 2026•12 min
Thursday night is for the Patriots! This episode we conver current events and highlight amputee Daniel Gade's service in the Iraq war and the weight of leading young men into battle. We also cover the dark side of the VA system and ask the tough questions about veterans taking advantage of the system. Join us, kick back and pretend like you're in the team room again!We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast.SponsorsElevated Silence – 1...
Feb 20, 2026•2 hr 32 min
SponsorsFirst Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1https://frcc.shopHuman Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1https://hp-trt.comTasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1https://tastygains.comCloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1https://clouddefensive.comSupport the ShowPatreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandisehttps://frcc.shopFrom his time in combat to Special Forces...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 36 min
Thursday nights are for the men! Shane Foster comes to the Tier1 Podcast and hangs out for a live, we'll discuss current events, breaching and tactics and how they've evolved. Breaching is a critical part of all tactical elements including: SWAT Teams, Special Forces, Rangers, SEALs, Raiders and Delta Force. We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast.SponsorsElevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TIER1https://elevatedsilence.comBro...
Feb 13, 2026•2 hr 42 min
Delta Force Operator Brent Tucker and Navy SEAL Jimmy Watson discuss Hell Week and what it takes to make to physically and mentally push through the world's hardest selections with leadership, humor and determination. Each Special Operations has its own selection process whether it be Rangers, Green Berets, Navy Seals, Marine Raiders etc but their is a common thread, find out what it is!Link to full episode here...https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TIHCtNkJiBQz2DQcB5r3g?si=4OW5CZjvQ8SYc0GiZeAqsQS...
Feb 11, 2026•15 min
Brent Tucker (Delta Force Operator) sits down with Jimmy Watson and discusses his extraordinary life, from Marine to Black Water Mercenary to Navy SEAL. After his service he went from guarding John McAfee to being the CEO of his empire. Tune in to his story!SponsorsFirst Responders Coffee, Cigars, & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code Tier1https://frcc.shopHuman Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1https://hp-trt.comTasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1https://ta...
Feb 09, 2026•2 hr 26 min
Jimmy Watson, former Navy SEAL and Blackwater contractor, joins Brent Tucker live on the Tier1 Podcast for a direct conversation and welcoming Super Chats from fans about current events. This livestream cuts past headlines and Hollywood to focus on accountability, leadership, and what actually carries over from special operations into the private sector. Tier1 Podcast Giveaway Join our Patreon for your chance to win and support the podcast. Sponsors Elevated Silence – 15 percent off with code TI...
Feb 07, 2026•2 hr 37 min
