Best Crows Nest Podcasts (2025)

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Q&A: How Will the Government Shutdown Impact EMSO? 1:08:28

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As the holidays approach, From the Crows’ Nest host Ken Miller takes a step back from regularly scheduled programming and is joined once again by producer Laura Krebs to answer more listener questions. The pair unpack the recent government shutdown and how it affected America’s defense sector, as well as how EMSO dominance factors into potential co…

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Winning the Next War: How the U.S. Can Achieve Dominance Across All Warfighting Domains 46:02

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Between the Russo-Ukrainian War and the looming threat of China invading Taiwan, the landscape of global conflict has changed… and today’s guest says the strategies for U.S. dominance have to change along with it. In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller joins retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula, current Dean of …

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Educating Congress: AOC's Week on the Hill 36:43

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Host Ken Miller welcomes Scott "Sherm" Oliver, AOC Board Member and expert on Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), for a conversation during a busy week of meetings on the Hill. Together, they discuss AOC’s ongoing advocacy for the Congressional Electronic Warfare Working Group, share impressions from their meetings with lawmakers, and refle…

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Charting a Path to 2035 41:43

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with retired US Army Col. Kevin Finch, who now serves as a member of the Association of Old Crows Board of Directors. Col. Finch is the Symposium Committee Chair for the upcoming AOC 2025 in December. Together, they discuss navigating the future of electromagnetic spectrum operation…

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Young Innovators Give a Glimpse Into EMSO’s Future 48:36

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with the heads of two startups in the military space to get a glimpse at the cutting edge of military, warfare and EMSO operations. Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries and Rob Sladen of Zulu Pods are both young innovators in the military space, with Mach Industries focusing on pioneer…

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Future Force: How EMSO Is Reshaping Modern Defense 51:10

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Join us today to hear Host Ken Miller's conversation with John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance, about how U.S. and allied forces are adapting for the next era of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). They discuss takeaways from recent trade shows, how the Army and Air Force are rethinking their force struc…

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How to Trust AI on the Battlefield 41:27

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller unpacks one of the key challenges with using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in combat: How can human agents trust AI in a live, complex military operation? Jeff Druce, Senior Scientist, Human-Centered AI at Charles River Analytics, is at the heart of trying to answer thi…

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Reading the Tea Leaves in a Chaotic Global Security Environment 43:41

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In mid-September, in Lviv, Ukraine, the second annual Defense Tech Summit was held with representatives from over 50 countries in attendance. A policy shift from the Trump administration in support of Ukraine signals new focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine War that is now approaching four years. The two-year war continues between Israel and Hamas in…

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How Science Fiction Informs and Inspires EMSO Innovation 1:00:48

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller looks at innovation in EMSO and how ideas get from whiteboard to the battlefield through a new lens: science fiction. Lisa Yaszek, Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies at Georgia Tech, tells host Ken Miller that scientists are indebted to science fiction writers, as the genre gives pe…

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Making Sense of Russia’s Drone Incursion into Poland 39:09

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In this episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague Tom Withington, award-winning editor, defense journalist, and expert with Armada International. Ken and Tom discuss the latest developments in the Russo-Ukrainian War with a special focus on the recent Russian drone incursion into Poland and what it means for all of NATO. They also …

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Space Operations: The Final Frontier 50:46

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After decades of being the purview of world governments, space operations have exploded in commercial and civilian necessity in recent years. Commercial satellites have increased 7 fold over the last 15 years and now total more than 10,000. Space capabilities are central to nearly every operational concept and military mission, not to mention every…

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337 | Mark Olly | A Chin Wag With A Living Legend | C.E. Artist - Jessie Ransom Powers 1:05:56

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] This outstanding conversation with the living legend Mark Olly is one of my favorite. We discu…

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"And Scene!"...Using Movies and Culture to Advance Innovation 52:31

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Innovation is a buzzword to showcase game-changing technologies and capabilities. But how do you get the people’s attention to consider the possibilities, risks, and opportunities? How do you raise awareness to move innovative ideas from the mind to the lab and to the field, not to mention the average household? So much innovation is downstream fro…

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Will China Invade Taiwan in 2027? 52:38

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by returning guest Duncan McCrory from the Freeman Air & Space Institute at King’s College London to unpack concerns of a Chinese escalation in the Pacific to reunification with Taiwan — and what this move could mean for the United States and alliances around the world. McCrory says…

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Summer Q&A: EMSO, Global Conflicts, and a Few Big Questions 53:14

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As August kicks off and summer hits full swing, From the Crows’ Nest takes a step back from its usual format for a special Q&A episode. Host Ken Miller is joined in the studio by Voxtopica producer Laura Krebs to answer questions from listeners and the (very real) studio audience. The conversation touches on topics like EMSO’s role in future global…

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Salt Typhoon, Encryption and Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats 44:15

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller delves into the intersection of privacy and national security with Susan Landau, the Director of the Cybersecurity Center at Tufts University. Landau testified before Congress last month calling for improved encryption as a matter of national security. She tells host Ken Miller that the moder…

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The Latest on the Congressional Defense Budget 54:39

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Madison Arcangeli and Katy Nazaretova from Forza DC to discuss the current state of Capitol Hill and the annual appropriations process. They cover a range of topics including keeping the government funded through FY 2025, the progress of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization…

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Spectrum Operations in Action: Insights from Israel, Iran, and Russo-Ukrainian War 52:24

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In this episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), to discuss the defense budget, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the latest on military actions in Iran. They draw comparisons between the actions taken in Iran and Ukraine's strategic actions …

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336 | Jeannine Burgess | Artist in Flight | On the Expanding Wings of Insight and Reflection. 1:13:16

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Jeannine Burgess joins us. to talk about the alchemy of art, her personal insights and happy a…

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A Jammer Decades in the Making: NGJ-MB Enters the Fight 45:34

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller takes us inside the cutting edge of airborne electronic attack with a deep dive into the U.S. Navy’s latest game-changer: the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB). Joining Ken is Chuck Angus, Business Development Director at Raytheon, who shares how this powerful new system is redefining …

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335 | Logan Barton | Illuminating Texas History | Highlighting the facts about the foundings. 1:42:08

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] What do we really know about the true past of the land beneath our feet? Is the HIStorical nar…

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334 | Jaya Simrit Kaur & Mark Olly | Psychic Archeology - part 2 | Viewing the past with new eyes. 1:15:46

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/vid Email| [email protected] Highly recommend the video version of this conversation linked below. Psychic Archeology - part 1…

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‘This is Where I Should Be’: Inside the Front Lines of EW in the Russo-Ukrainian War 58:26

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller gets insight into the front lines of the war in Ukraine with today’s guest, Jack de Santis. The Croatian-born drone pilot with the Ukrainian military, is also an engineer and businessman, and is the founder of Omira AI — a company that specializes in counter-EW communications technology. Ken …

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333 | Crrow777 | An Eagle Eye in a Crow’s Nest | Ancient Astronomy - Hidden Lands and the Yuga that Cycles. 1:12:03

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Episode 333 is absolutely packed with the true investigative attention to detail. Crrow777 nee…

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Wrestling on the Edge of a Cliff 1:00:52

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), to discuss the ongoing congressional defense budget and reconciliation processes on Capitol Hill. They also discuss the latest developments in Spectrum auction and the need to in…

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332 | Derek Lamping | Music of the Spheres | Unraveling the alchemical found around us. 1:16:51

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] This truly outstanding conversation is brought to you by Derek's unique perspectives on the wh…

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Unpacking the Army’s Investment in EW 54:29

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The Association of Old Crows (AOC) wants to make our podcast the best it can be. To help us succeed, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take just a few minutes to complete our 2025 listener survey because your opinion is very important to us. In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by a panel of two Army colonels to …

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331 | Jaya Simrit Kaur & Mark Olly | Psychic Archeology | Viewing the past with new eyes. 1:36:09

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/vid eosEmail| [email protected] Highly recommend the video version of this conversation. Mark Olly and Jaya Simrit Kaur are in…

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330 | Anne Klint | Forged From Darkness | Navigating the dark without losing your light. 55:13

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Anne is one of my personal favorite souls ever to grace this realm with her powerful presence.…

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Listener Q&A – What Do We Hope EMSO Will Look Like in 2030? 38:42

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In this episode, host Ken Miller fields audience questions while visiting EMSO stakeholders in Las Vegas, NV. Ken discusses his views on the implementation of the 2020 EMSO Strategy, the defense budget, training and manpower, spectrum management, and the need for an all-of-government approach to EMSO readiness. You can reach the host directly to sh…

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Training for Tomorrow: How to Improve EW Education 55:44

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes Luke Cabot, an Electromagnetic Warfare Training and Technology Instructor at Inzpire’s Technical and Strategic Services Division in the UK. Luke shares how Inzpire’s greatest strength lies in making the complex simple—translating advanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) concepts into la…

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Ciao from Rome! AOC Europe 2025 Special Edition 42:54

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In this special episode of From the Crows’ Nest, we’re coming to you from the heart of Rome, Italy, where AOC Europe 2025 is in full swing! Host Ken Miller sits down with three familiar voices to capture the pulse of the show floor and dive into the evolving landscape of Electromagnetic Operations (EMO). This year’s theme, “EMO in Transition – Lear…

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329 | Chris Mathieu | The Doors of Perception - part 1 | C.E. Artist - Molly Beaton 1:01:25

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Did y'all know that Chris Mathieu has a new documentary out? It's called "The Doors Of Percept…

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328 | Channing Hooper & Stuart Mack with Mary | Harmony is Love with Music 1:06:17

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] What an outstanding conversation with this beautiful musical duo in life. Channing and Stuart …

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Deciphering EW Trends in the Defense Budget 1:04:28

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller is joined once again by John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of AOC’s Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED). They discuss service EW budgets and the technology trends that may influence the Fiscal Year 2026 defense budget that is expected to be released by mid-May. Specifically, they discuss ke…

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AI, Metasurfaces, and the Next Wave of EW 34:37

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In this episode of "From the Crows’ Nest," host Ken Miller welcomes Dr. Raphael Licursi, antenna and radar researcher, electronic warfare consultant, AOC Europe Pre-event Workshop presenter and author of Meta Surface Driven Electronic Warfare (Wiley & IEEE Press). Dr. Licursi shares insights into his groundbreaking research on metasurfaces, explain…

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Understanding Europe’s new EW Coalition 48:08

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes journalist and expert, Dr. Thomas Withington. They cover a range of topics, including a new EW coalition forming in Europe to respond to EMS challenges stemming from the Russo-Ukrainian War. Ken and Tom also talk messaging leading up to AOC Europe in Rome, May 6-8. Also, don’t miss S…

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Women in Warfare: Legacy and Lessons from the Memorial 47:36

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In this episode of "From the Crows' Nest," host Ken Miller is joined by Phyllis Wilson, President of the Military Women's Memorial. They explore Phyllis's remarkable 37-year military career, delve into the history and significance of the Military Women's Memorial, and discuss the often-overlooked contributions of women in military history. Phyllis …

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327 | Allan Paul Roberts | The globalist plan to collapse everything to usher in a new world order. 1:39:11

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Allan Paul Roberts is the author of "The Globalist Plan To Collapse Everything To Usher In A N…

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Listener Q&A on Current Events in EW 47:18

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In this very special—and slightly chaotic—April Fools’ Day edition of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller discovers just how hard it is to book a guest when everyone thinks it’s a prank. With no high-level military officials or defense tech experts willing to risk being punk’d, Ken turns to a trusted voice close to home: Voxtopica producer Laura …

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Celebrating the Next Generation of EW Leaders 45:27

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Each year, the AOC Educational Foundation honors five exceptional young professionals through its Future 5 program, recognizing individuals who represent the future of the EW field through innovation, leadership, and impact. In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller speaks with four of the 2024 Future 5 award recipients: Imani Davis,…

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326 | Sol Luckman | How to get out of here alive. | C.E. Artist - Derek Bastian 1:01:10

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Join the video version linked below to witness our Creative Expansion Artist - Derek Bastian g…

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Collaboration and Dedication as Keys to Advancing the Mission 1:03:57

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes long-time colleague, EMSO advocate, and former AOC president, Lisa Frugé-Cirilli. Lisa is the US Department of Defense (DoD) Customer Requirements and Advocacy at BAE Systems, Inc. Ken and Lisa discuss how the critical role that sustainment and life cycle management plays in advancin…

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325 | Share-cast | Scott Armstrong - Part 2 | Exploring the depths of the Redemption Dimension 28:29

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Welcome to PART 2 of our mighty Share-cast! The idea goes, 2 podcasters have 1 amazing convers…

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Episode 111: 2025, a re-birth? 4:07

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What a win, and a change of sentiment around the Adelaide Crows following their victory against their age-old whipping boys St. Kilda. What could become of this year?

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Episode 111: 2025, a re-birth? 4:07

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What a win, and a change of sentiment around the Adelaide Crows following their victory against their age-old whipping boys St. Kilda. What could become of this year?

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New Effort Aims to Uplift, Empower Women in EW 41:25

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In honor of Women’s History Month, host Ken Miller and guest co-host Hollann Schwartz are joined in this episode of From the Crows’ Nest by E&M Operations Manager and AOC member Christelle Ward. Christelle’s new initiative, Empowering Women in Electronic Warfare, aims to build a group of EW women that support, uplift and empower women entering this…

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324 | Nichole Murphy | Law of the Luminaries | Realm Workings and Their Staggering Implications 1:54:13

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] If you haven't already, meet Nichole Murphy. She is here to smash the ceiling off of the comfo…

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Pushing Past Fear for Effective Leadership 56:31

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller welcomes friend and subject matter expert, Laurie Buckhout. Laurie is retired US Army Colonel, small business woman, EW subject matter expert. She also was the first chief of the US Army EW Division and is a small businesswoman. Ken and Laurie discuss the challenging global security environme…

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323 | Mike Wilkerson | Stellium 7 & Biogeology | Unveiling Titans Disguised as Mountains 1:13:32

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Mike Wilkerson, also known as Stellium 7, joins us for this mind blowing conversation about Bi…