Best Mike Sergeant Podcasts (2025)

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#169: The Green Beret Dagger - Stroup Knives Founder Chris Stroup 30:50

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Since 2002, graduates of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course have been awarded the Yarborough Knife; an elite symbol of distinction, identity, and mission. Named after LTG William P. Yarborough, who was instrumental in solidifying President John F. Kennedy’s support of Special Forces, the blade was forged to mark the moment a soldier …

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LTBC S1E5 Lets talk Basic Christianity - Free Will Part 1 56:00

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Send us a text summary In this episode, Mike and Anthony discuss various themes surrounding free will, family updates, and listener feedback. They explore the importance of free will in Christianity, contrasting cultural and biblical perspectives, and emphasizing the significance of humility, forgiveness, and the choices we make in life. The conver…

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What Your Commander Wishes You Knew About Trust 1:13:44

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Send us a text We explore the dynamic evolution of military leadership with Major General Thomas "Tank" Sherman, who shares insights on commissioning sources, mentorship impact, and the critical commander-chief relationship from his 30-year career. • The significant legacy of Chief Master Sergeant Sal DiMatteo, who established NCO academies in Euro…

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#168: Precision Aviation Support - 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment COL Steve Smith & CW5 Pete Sullivan 45:23

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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is America’s most lethal and versatile projection of combat power. When our Special Operations Forces require precision insertion, extraction and fire support, the pilots of the 160th deliver. Born from the need to develop an aviation regiment capable of anything, anywhere, anytime, the 160th SOAR is t…

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#167: The Legion Has Spoken - 5th Special Forces Group COL Gabe Szody & CSM Travis Esterby 1:03:54

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The Special Forces Groups are where America’s Green Berets get to work. 5th Special Forces Group has been involved in every conflict, known and unknown, across the Middle East since its inception. Doing hard things isn’t considered an ask; it’s the standard. To dig into the mission of The Legion, Fran Racioppi traveled to Fort Campbell, KY to sit d…

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To Help or Not to Help: The First Sergeant's Council Debate 1:51:14

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Send us a text We discuss a thought-provoking scenario involving a Tech Sergeant who lost all her belongings to a fraudulent moving company during a PCS. When she requested funds for a dining room table through Operation Warm Heart, all First Sergeants voted yes except one who claimed she "made a stupid decision." • Debating whether choosing a DITY…

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LTBC S1E4 Lets talk Basic Christianity - What is the Bible 47:25

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Send us a text In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts explore the profound themes of faith, the significance of the Bible, and the nature of the relationship with God. They discuss the symbolism of the crown of thorns, the importance of understanding scripture in daily life, and the distinction between religion and a personal relationship with…

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#166: The Army Fitness Test; A Clear Set Of Standards - Sergeant Major of the Army Mike Weimer & SGM Chris Mullinax 42:44

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The Army physical training test has long been a measure of a soldier’s fitness for duty and for combat. For decades it’s been used as the benchmark upon which all other physical fitness has been evaluated. And for decades it has been hotly debated, modified and enhanced to best represent the current mission of the US Army. SGM Chris Mullinax has be…

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#165: America's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threat - Retired US Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith 44:24

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The biggest threat to America today is too often the one we think about the least. Nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare has been around for decades and the effects of an NBC attack on the homeland or American interests abroad is a very real scenario. Retired Lt. Gen Leslie Smith spent a career in the Army as a Chemical Officer. He served as th…

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#164: By All Means Available - Former Undersecretary Of Defense For Intelligence Michael Vickers 1:36:37

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The directive given to our Green Berets is to win by All Means Available. To do so, requires a combination of ingenuity, understanding the environment, a clear plan and precision execution. Mike Vickers built a career on winning America’s shadow wars by All Means Available. Mike started his career as both a non-commissioned and commissioned officer…

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Mike tells about his journey to Jesus Christ 42:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Mike shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with cancer, the emotional and physical challenges he faced, and the role of faith and community in his recovery. He discusses the initial shock of his diagnosis, the treatment process, and the importance of prayer and support from loved ones. Throughout the convers…

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#163: America's Only Special Forces - Green Beret Foundation Chairman Ken Tovo & Board Member Chris Robinette 18:26

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Green Berets solve complex challenges in service because they’re informed. Yet when they transition out, the civilian world often leaves them looking for answers. The Green Beret Foundation stands ready to ensure our nation's most elite soldiers continue to succeed post service. From the sidelines of the Stars and Stripes Classic, the first ever la…

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Tony tells about his journey to Jesus Christ 48:57

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Let's Talk Basic Christianity', Anthony Kocienski shares his personal testimonies, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of God. Anthony recounts his struggles with addiction and a life-changing encounter that led him to embrace his faith. The conversation delves into the significance…

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#162: Break The System - Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) 47:28

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Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the money. Representative Jake Ellzey is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas’s 6th District. He’s a Naval Academy graduate, a helicopter and fighter…

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Our Introduction to everyone 8:28

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Send us a text This episode is to give everyone some basic information about the podcast and what you can expect going forward from us. We hope you listen and get an understanding of what directions we hope to take this podcast. Please enjoy and feel free to provide us with feedback. Our E-Mail Address: [email protected] Support the show V…

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#161: Don't Bet Against America - Representative Don Davis (NC-1) 44:11

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Veterans are once again dominating Congress. The start of the 119th Congress has 100 Veterans across both sides of the aisle. Veterans by and large focus on teamwork and getting results. To kick off the excitement behind the new Congress, Fran Racioppi spent a few snowy days on Capitol Hill with the members of the For Country Caucus; a bi-partisan …

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#160: Is The US Army Ready? 15th Sergeant Major Of The Army Dan Dailey 1:15:44

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Readiness is the ability to close with and destroy any enemy, anywhere, anytime. The role of the Sergeant Major of the Army is to ensure readiness. Command Sergeant Major Dan Dailey was the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army and the youngest Soldier to ever hold the position. Today, he is the Vice President of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Progr…

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#159: America Is Vulnerable - Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) 16:22

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Threats to America are at an all time high. Our national security and law enforcement professionals have warned us. Our military leaders are preparing for anything and everything. Representative August Pfluger is the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texa…

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Unpopular Celebrities quick hitters.....black lives matter plaza; Trump Tesla; Twerk and get Fired 1:17:03

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#158: All or Nothing Won't Work - Representative Jason Crow (CO-6) 33:30

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The job of America’s elected leaders is to get things done. The democratic process isn’t always pretty and almost never leaves everyone happy; but the effectiveness of our government and America’s stature as the world’s dominant superpower rest on Congress’s ability to find common ground on the issues. Representative Jason Crow served in the United…

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#157: War Is Failure - Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee 43:23

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Serving in Special Forces isn’t supposed to be easy. In fact, becoming a Green Beret is rewarding because it’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, anyone could do it; but not everyone can, or should, be considered elite. Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee is one of America’s most distinguished and experienced Special Operators. For decades he led …

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#156: Integrated Deterrence - Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick, Former Commander 1st Special Forces Command & Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan 55:40

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Retired Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick served as the final commander of the Combined Security Transition Command –Afghanistan (CSTC-A). He also held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assistance (DCOS SA) at the Headquarters of Resolute Support; the NATO mission in Afghanistan. He was the United States Military Representative to NATO and…

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#155: Veterans Don't Need Pity - University of Health & Performance Founder and CEO Matt Hesse 39:13

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Transition back to civilian life is the biggest challenge our service men and women will face in their military careers. America invests millions in training our warfighters to be the most competent in the world. That investment shouldn’t end when the uniform comes off. The Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation…

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#154: I Didn't Want To Be It - Leading Through The Boston Marathon Bombing - Boston Police Chief Daniel Linskey 1:49:12

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Targeted violence, domestic terrorism and international terrorism are changing. In the past, America has been the victim of large scale coordinated attacks. Today, acts of mass violence are as simple as cars, fireworks and household items. On April 15, 2013 two terrorists blew up homemade bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three innoc…

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#153: Deter, Defend, Defeat - US Army Europe-Africa Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Inman (80th Anniversary D-Day Series) 19:46

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The United States Army invaded Europe in 1944 and has never left. America’s forward projection of its military was instrumental in the stabilization of Europe and the establishment of the world order that has existed since the end of World War II. A critical piece of American power is US Army Europe-Africa; a command responsible for over 37,000 sol…

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Former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff RAMÓN “CZ” COLÓN-LÓPEZ 1:45:12

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Send us a text Way to start off the year with a conversation with SEAC #4

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#152: Cancer Doesn't Care If You're A Bad**s - Team Maureen Board Members Daniel Linskey, Kelly Welch, and Dr. Emily Penick 33:37

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The health of our military service members and our Veterans is always a top line issue. Many suffer from illness and injury as a result of their service; and most are believed to be at higher risk for chronic sickness. Some of which is fortunately preventable. Cancer is a top concern for much of the military community. To dig into the increased ris…

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#151: Strength Is Power - Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick 51:34

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Voting is a foundation of democracy and key to American power, but also a process that can be ugly and divisive. In what many believe to be the most politically charged election period in modern history, Fran Racioppi took a few minutes to sit down with Congressman Rich McCormick, Representative for Georgia’s 7th district. Representative McCormick …

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#150: Supporting Green Berets Of Every Generation - Green Beret Foundation President & CEO Charlie Iacono 40:41

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Charlie Iacono is the President and CEO of Green Beret Foundation. Almost two years into his tenure, Charlie is pushing the foundation, and its staff, to become the premier charitable organization supporting America’s most important asset; our US Army Green Berets. Charlie joined joined Fran Racioppi from what may be his biggest brain child yet; th…

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#149: AIRBORNE - US Army Golden Knights Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit & Command Sergeant Major Adam Breeding (D-Day 80th Anniversary Series) 32:44

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Airborne operations were an essential component of the Allied invasion. And since D-Day, the US Army has stood ready to drop airborne forces anywhere in the world at any time. The US Army Golden Knights are America’s most proficient parachutists. Led at the time of this recording by Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit and Command Sergeant Ma…

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#148: America's Grey War - Former Boeing Chief Security Officer and President of Hostage US Dave Komendat 1:26:55

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National security isn’t led solely by government entities and the military. Public-private sector partnerships often drive many of our national security decisions. To dig into the importance of the private sector in defense of America, Fran Racioppi sat down with Dave Komendat; a 36-year Veteran of Boeing; one of the world’s largest defense contrac…

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Mental Heath around the Holidays. 1:19:36

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Investing In America's Military Infrastructure: Jumping In With Arkansas Senator John Boozman 15:09

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On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…

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Arkansas Is Open For Veterans: Jumping In with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders 8:48

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On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…

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#147: Hostage Diplomacy: Surviving Venezuelan Captivity - Former Wrongful Detainee Jose Pereira of the Citgo 6 54:30

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Hostage diplomacy is an ugly game. For decades America’s adversaries have imprisoned US citizens in an effort to leverage diplomatic, economic or military advantage. These cases range from exaggerated charges, to disproportionate penalties, to outright lies. Each case is different. And each case affects both the lives of the incarcerated, their fam…

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Nobody Is Coming To Save You: Jumping In With Green Beret Scott Mann 26:09

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Nobody’s coming to save you. It’s a simple phrase, but one that can mean the difference between success and failure. Elite performers know that when it’s time to take action, they need to be ready to execute with precision and without excuse. Scott Mann is a retired Special Forces Officer, the architect of Operation Pineapple Express, and a leader …

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Solutions Not Problems: Jumping In With Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) 17:33

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Everyone has a top button item this election cycle. For some it’s the economy. For others its national defense or healthcare. For Congressman Tony Gonzales it’s the US southern border and immigration. Representative Gonzales is responsible for Texas’s 23rd district, a district that contains over 800 miles of the US-Mexico border, and by many accoun…

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#146: From Jedburgh To Green Beret - 1st Special Forces Command CSM David Waldo & CW5 Felix Mosqueda 44:32

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The United States Army Special Forces command teams are composed of a commissioned officer, a warrant officer and senior non-commissioned officer. A model has evolved over time and is tributed with being a key component to success on the battlefield of yesterday and today. To break down just Army Special Forces balances strategy, experience and tea…

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Congress Supports Veterans: Jumping In With Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1) 9:00

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Supporting our veterans is a commitment that transcends politics—it’s a matter of national honor. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi sits down with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a 24-year Army Reserve veteran and representative for Iowa's First Congressional District. Together, they explore critical issues facing veterans today, includin…

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Breaking Your Mental Sound Barrier Part 6 - Feed Faith and Starving Fear 29:02

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Welcome to Protect Your Patch podcast. Leave us a message and tell us how we are doing. Thank you for your support! "Both faith and fear demand that you believe in something you cannot see." Bob Proctor Have you ever considered the impact that your level of faith has in your life and in your work? That could be religious, spiritual, or personal fai…

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