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Wavell Room Podcast

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We attempt to cover issues facing the military and wider defence community with a focus on UK defence. Relevant to all and in spoken English. This podcast series covers all of our podcasts.

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Episodes

Army Future Operating Concept

In this episode, the Wavell Room speaks to Lt Col Gordon Muir about the Army’s future Operating Concept. It’s been over a decade since the British Army had a new operating concept. In that time, there has been a significant change to the character of war. Lt Col Gordon Muir... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 202357 min

Interview with the Military Secretary and Head Programme CASTLE

In this Podcast, the Wavell Room team interviews Major General Bill Wright, the Military Secretary for the Army and Brigadier James Cooke, Head of Programme Castle. Major General Bill Wright and Brigadier James Cooke talk all things career and talent management. You can download this podcast through iTunes and Spotify.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 1

Interview with Minister for Armed Forces, James Heappey MP

In this Podcast, the Wavell Room team interviews Minister for Armed Forces, James Heappey MP. MinAF talks about; the upcoming Defence Command Paper, the war in Ukraine including what future operations could look like for Defence, equipment and capability procurement and finally his reflections on Defence from when he served... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202346 minEp. 1

A Soldier, A Sailor and A Scientist – Space

This week on A Soldier, A Sailor and a Scientist, Pete and Frosty talk to DSTL’s Mike O’Callaghan about space. Space is a military domain which is becoming increasingly important. Whether its communications or ISR, Space debris or Geostationary orbit – Space is something that you need to understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 6

A Soldier, a Sailor and a Scientist – Futures

Futures: A Solider, A sailor and Scientist. Sadly this week its just a Soldier and a Scientist. An interview with Dr Vic Martin. Vic is the deputy director of the DSTL futures programme. Futures is unique. It’s scope is almost unbounded. Vic explains how futures works, the talented people who... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202226 minSeason 2Ep. 5

A Soldier, A Sailor, A Scientist – Future Urban.

Welcome to a Soldier, a Sailor and a scientist. In his episode, Pete and Frosty talk to DSTL’s Stu Lyle about Future Urban Combat. They discuss everything from Slums, to lethality. A great place to start if your interested in Future Urban fighting. You can find the last episode, on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 4

A Soldier, a Sailor and a Scientist – Artificial Intelligence

In this episode, Frosty and Peter Roberts talk to Dr Steven Meers from DSTL about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Pete and Frosty discuss what AI research means in a military context. Steven talks through all the different ways AI can be used to benefit the military. He also dispels many of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 3

A Soldier, A Sailor and a Scientist – Human Performance

In this episode, Frosty and Peter Roberts talk to Dr Martin Jones from DSTL about Human Performance. Pete and Frosty discuss what Human Performance research means in a military context. How is it different to other walks of life and why is it important for DSTL to study it. Dr... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 2

A Soldier, a Sailor and a Scientist

Hello and welcome to ‘A soldier, A sailor and a Scientist’. In this podcast series, James Athow-Frost and Peter Roberts meet Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Labs (DSTL). Over 6 Episodes Pete and Frosty talk to a variety of experts. They discuss the Science and Technology thats being... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 1

This Means War: Ep 6 – Natia Seskuria

Peter Roberts talks to Natia Seskuria, Founder and Executive Director of the Regional Institute for Security Studies (RISS), a Tbilisi-based think tank, about the Russian Invasion and occupation of Georgia. There are few better ways of understanding the Russian Military mindset, then talking to those who have faced the Russian... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 6

This Means War: Ep 5 – Trent Telenko on Russian Logistics

This Means War. Trent Telenko and Peter Roberts talk about logistics. Even though Western militaries systemically underinvest in their own logistics and engineering capabilities, it is incredible that the Russian army is still operating on processes and with equipment from almost a century ago. Their reliance on people as the key... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202238 minEp. 5

This Means War: Ep 4 – Yemen, with Micheal Knights

Peter Roberts and Micheal Knights talk about the war in Yemen. A complex conflict, with multiple, splintered groups all competing for control of the country. Amazingly, there is currently a ceasefire. Dr Knights and Peter talk about; the groups who are involved in the war, how the war has developed,... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202238 minEp. 4

This Means War: Ep 3 – John Spencer and Urban Warfare

Peter Roberts interviews MWI’s Professor John Spencer about Urban Warfare in Ukraine. John has 25 years of military experience and has spent decades studying Urban Warfare at the practitioner’s level. John has travelled the world studying urban warfare. He talks about the decisive nature of the battle for Kyiv. All... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202236 minEp. 3

This Means War: Episode 2 – Jack Watling

Dr Jack Watling talks to Peter as he returns from his most recent trip to Ukraine. As both Ukrainian and Russian forces reorganise for the next phase, the conflict is poised at a critical moment: one dependent on stockpiles, logistics, resupply, people, leadership and styles of fighting. Whilst Jack brings... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1; Context with Ewan Lawson

This Means War is a new series from intellectual heavyweight Peter Roberts. If you’re intellectually curious, if you’re not satisfied by mainstream media coverage of war and you want to dig a bit deeper – TMW is for you. Episode 1 Peter speaks to Ewan Lawson about context. They discuss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 202236 min

Trailer / Pilot Episode

This Means War is a new series from intellectual heavyweight Peter Roberts. If you’re intellectually curious, if you’re not satisfied by mainstream media coverage of war and you want to dig a bit deeper – TMW is for you. This series brings defence and security experts to you and aims... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20229 min

Interview with Chief of the Defence Staff

In this Podcast the Wavell Room team interviews Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC – The Chief of the Defence Staff – CDS. CDS talks about; His vision for Defence, the war in Ukraine, what life is like at the head of UK defence, why he wants Defence to move... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Podcast with Brigadier James Cook OBE – Innovation and Defence’s Language of Change

The series is sponsored by The Army Innovation Team. The Army Innovation team is leading on the Army BattleLab project which sits within the wider Defence BattleLab infrastructure. On the run up to the opening of this facility later this year, there will be a series of events which seek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202146 min

Podcast with Dr Lucy Mason – Innovation and Defence’s Language of Change Ep 2

The series is sponsored by The Army Innovation Team. The Army Innovation team is leading on the Army BattleLab project which sits within the wider Defence BattleLab infrastructure. On the run up to the opening of this facility later this year, there will be a series of events which seek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202131 min

Podcast with Prof Peter Roberts RUSI – Innovation and Defence’s Language of Change Ep 1

[00:00:00] [00:00:00] This podcast series is sponsored by the British Army Innovation Team. This team is set up to encourage and facilitate innovation across the Army and supports wider Defence initiatives too. One of their, projects, The Army BattleLab, is due to open this year in the South West of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202150 min

Night Fighting – Tea, Toast and Tactics with Ash

Grab a cup of tea, pop some toast on and get ready to get talk tactics with us. We know you love reading about strategy, But Professional Military Education is about more than the big picture. Leave Clausewitz behind and join members of the Wavell Room team as they get... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202028 min

Anti Tanks – Tea, Toast and Tactics with Sergeant Spence and Corporal Munce

Grab a cup of tea, pop some toast on and get ready to get talk tactics with us. We know you love reading about strategy, But Professional Military Education is about more than the big picture. Leave Clausewitz behind and join members of the Wavell Room team as they get... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202039 min

Platoon Command – Tea, Toast and Tactics with Fred

Grab a cup of tea, pop some toast on and get ready to get talk tactics with us. We know you love reading about strategy, But Professional Military Education is about more than the big picture. Leave Clausewitz behind and join members of the Wavell Room team as they get... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Company Command – Tea, Toast and Tactics with Ash

Grab a cup of tea, pop some toast on and get ready to get talk tactics with us. We know you love reading about strategy, but Professional Military Education is about more than the big picture. Leave Clausewitz behind and join members of the Wavell Room team as they get... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Podcast with Brigadier Sara Sharkey (Head Application Services and DevOps at Defence Digital)

On 25 September 2020, the Wavell Room interviewed Brigadier Sara Sharkey (Head Application Services and DevOps at Defence Digital) who talked to us about her role heading up the Accelerated Development Cell during Op RESCRIPT, innovation, leadership and being an advocate for women in STEM. Introduction: Brigadier Sara Sharkey Commissioned... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202023 min

Hacking Brains – The means and ethics of enhancing cognitive performance. By Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Whysall.

This Wavell Room podcast was recorded in partnership with the British Army’s Education Branch. It is part of the Education Branch’s ‘Learning Lunch’ series of talks and features a Chief of the General Staff Fellow, Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Whysall. Gareth is an Army Education Officer who is currently studying at... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202032 min
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