Croatoan Report

He's back and we talk ghouls, NPCs, and Ben Shapiro

Hey all, As some of you may know, Cody has decided to leave Kitbag.Cody helped (and often spearheaded) the direction of the page/podcast. I thank him for the work he put into our community and know he positively impacted many of you. I also appreciate his support and guidance over the last year while I was in Africa and going through my own personal life changes. He has been a genuine friend and know he will continue to do great things. See you space cowboy -Matt

In this episode we talk about China, Evergrande, the Chinese in social sphere and

We are joined by John (IG: Johns_op) to discuss Australian commandos, Afghanistan, the world and all things in your kitbag.

In this episode we sit down with Aaron, a former civil affairs operator in Afghanistan and the Philippines, then a Military Intelligence officer. Aaron offers a different perspective on SOF and the GWOT.

In this episode, Shombe Report joins us to talk about Southern Africa. Born and raised in Mozambique Shombe Report has been a superb friend and benefit to our community on all things Africa and the region's military.

Matt and Cody recap, the year in a Patreon episode-style format.

We sit down with Ryan West (IG:rwyeasnt) a former MARSOC Intel sergeant turned real estate agent. Ryan was matt's instructor when he first became an intel nerd and we sit down to talk about life, war, and intel.

Karl, an Australian sniper from 2RAR with multiple combat deployments comes on to talk about his business and page Coral Sea Raiding Company on Instagram, gear, snipers, and your wife's boyfriend's credit cards.

In this episode, we talk to Ian, founder of Warfighter Coffee, and we discuss veteran suicide, transitioning to civilian life, and veterans internationally

In this episode, we bring on Dean, a Patreon member and infantry enthusiast to explain the crucible that is Myanmar. Also matt left his laptop in his rental car.

In this episode, we talk to Skid Row who is represented by a Marine Corps Cobra pilot. Skid Row is a group of pilots that discuss and meme army aviation on a famous Instagram account. Want to know the future of rotary aviation and what it might hold? Listen in

Cody Talks about the worst houses he has cleaned up, Dingo goes to Vietnam, and Matt has to fight for his life.

This week we are joined by Sergeant First Class Dennis Mullins, a veteran of the Marine Corps infantry (1990-1994), US Army infantry (2005-2009), US Army intelligence analyst (2009-2022), and current contractor. He and I (Matt) discuss his experiences throughout his career, a comparison between soldering in the 1990s and the current day, and some father-son banter. Hope you enjoy.

Do you think you have a handle on the Middle East? Well come in and grab a chair, Matt and Cody are gonna go down the list of things that matter in that part of the world.

In this Episode Cody breaks down how to war and basic tactics of invasions and how Russian defense works in modern warfare as well as explaining how America failed Ukraine.

Cody and the guys from the None Taken Podcast go over a sea of information, everything from Republican primaries, and the military, to spy rings and BRICS.

We talk with Marine Corps intel and podcast host BA adventures to discuss life, PSYOPS, and the military for better or worse.

In this episode, we take a break to tell some stories about war, military life, sex, drugs, and rock and roll. These episodes will be our fan mail podcasts where you can write a story or tell us something, its just a good old break from the usual, don't take it too serious

Tobin, a special operations logistics officer, Light-heavy weight MMA champion of III Army Corps (37-0), Veteran of the war against ISIS, and Cody's OG battle buddy comes on the podcast to talk logistics, finding success in life, and his life motto of FITFO (figure it the fuck out).

In this episode Cole from Alcon S2 comes on to talk about what he has going on with his business, New Zealand on the world stage, and what the future holds

John and Jake, two combat veteran infantry officers from The Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment) talk about their experiences in Sierra Leon, Northern Ireland, and Afghanistan. We also get their take on modern politics and ukraine

In this episode, we discuss the details of Russian-made tanks and the numbers. We also go over the failed Ukrainian counter-offensive and how the narrative isn't the whole truth of the matter for things on the ground.

In this episode, we discuss the Malaysian Emergency (UK Vietnam) and the Vietnam War. For those that don't know there was another war from 1948-1960 in which the British fought communists in Malaysia, and they won. Meanwhile right next door the French and Americans lost back to back in Vietnam.

In this episode, Matt and Cody discuss Gulf War 1, Gulf War 2, and Gulf War 3. From Saddam to isis we look at Iraq to see what they look like next to each other and it isn't good.

The Cognitive Hye, joins the boys in a long discussion about Armenia. In this episode, we discuss the Azerbaijan war, the USSR, and the beating that Armenia has taken to even get where it stands today. In a world of disinformation created by Azerbaijan and Turkey, take some time to learn the truth about Armenia.

In this episode, we go down the rabbit hole of America's inability to conduct a foreign policy that has a lasting positive impact and how most Americans can't think more than 1 layer deep.

Have you ever wondered how America learned to fight in a war? Where did we learn "Combined Arms Warfare" and our skills in proper soldiering? Well, Cody gets fueled up on caffeine, creatine, and Gatorade to fill you in on how America stole from everyone. Also Matt comes back and this is the end of Cody's solo adventure.

In an effort to talk about what lies at the heart of Russian unit traditions and psychology Cody goes down the rabbit hole of the first year of WW2 for Russia. A quick glimpse at what it was like for these soldiers and what they went through paves a drastic path for things to come if someone is to defeat Russia in conventional war.

How did Columbine lead to the creation of Wagner PMC? In this episode, Cody goes down the rabbit hole to talk about mercenaries and two of the most effective ones in recent history: Blackwater and Wagner.

With Matt still gone Cody and Poseidon S2 go into the depths of Intelligence Agencies and Spooky stuff that happens in the world whether its Private Intelligence or Private military. *PART 2 ON PATREON*

CW4 Schwalm, 33 year army veteran with 24 years in 5th special forces group. Chief Schwalm has been in the gulf War, Horn of Africa, Invasion of Afghanistan, Invasion of Iraq, and the War on ISIS.

Matt's taking a bit of leave, he'll be back. The boys talk about the world and cool things. "thank you all for sticking around" - Matt

The boys sit down with a current serving French Foreign Legionnaire who walks us through their recruitment pipeline, TTPs, blending into a melting pop military organization and his visit to "the farm".

Cody and Matt talk to Rima, a former lobbyist, and current NGO spearhead inside Ukraine. Want to know who's brining the beans bullets and Band-Aids? She'll tell you. Support her work at https://foblueyellowukraineusa.org/

Talkin Aussies and parties with The Dirty Dingo (@the.dirtydingo)

We are joined by Posidon S2 (@posidon_s2). Listen to boat stuff with us

You boys like tanks? Cause we talk alot about those here. AFV Recognition (AFV_Recognition) and Tank Diary (@TankDiary) talk about Russia tank capabilities, limitations with some good ole fashioned Brit charm

So guys and gals, we were going to do just a one-hour basic episode on Russia but it was getting really long so we decided mid-way to make it a 2 part podcast. Enjoy the tease, You can find part 2 on the Patreon!

Hey all, this week we were joined by Sino Talk (@sino_talk). We focused heavily on the Chinese Communist Party and their influence within the: -Military -Belt and Road Initiative -Espionage -Architecture -and so much more.

Hello Everyone, Cody and I have rebranded Croatoan Report into Kitbag Conversations. Our new direction is to standardize content that is both easily digestible and accessible outside of META's grasp. A few of these include: -Retooling the podcast to essentially be “cum town for analysts” with regular releases on Sundays and bonus episode Wednesday on patreon. -Publishing a bi-weekly substack with our lovely analytical hot takes while keeping low level updates on instagram/twitter/etc -Host a book club, monthly game night/Q&A, national level pop up meet and greets -Video format deep dives -Merch -And whatever other sexy topics come to mind We appreciate your support and remember the day ones. Choose your future, choose life. Follow the new pages inside the link tree. (intro song: summer - a2- aquabiking) (Logo and art by @artwith_ben on instagram)

So, AFV Recognition came by and we had a lot to talk about. 

After receiving complains about my latest analytical bit "Ukraine: on the drink of collapse", I decided to double down with the topic but having a long discission with our old friend Cody. Throughout this episode, he and I look at: -how Russia punched back against western nihilism -Ukraine is strategically vulnerable without direct US support -and what America's directionless policy in Ukraine means for "victory"

Welcome back everyone, I hope you had a good Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year season. We are back this week to talk about the lady herself, the Peoples Republic of China. I am joined by Sino Talk (@sino_talk) and Expeditionary Intelligence Group (@expint.v1) and we focus on China's activity domestically, in Africa and lightly touch on Central and South America. I hope you enjoy.

Hey all, this week a community favorite Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) and I chatted the paranormal, incredibly dull and bizarre situations revolving around the military. A couple highlights are: -Why he started the page -Fun stories from our own experience -Interesting stories what he has received -Alot of Bigfoot talk -And his recently published book If you would like to purchase a copy of his first book, "Tales From The Grid Square: Vol one", you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZL9BQ1D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DW69FAYZCGNZJM8SXBQR

This week I was joined by Peter Maguire, an internationally accredited author who's work focuses on Cambodia, international crime, narcotics, surf culture and is now a professor at UNC Wilmington. We had an absolute fantastic conversation where we talked about: -His youth and early work -The War on Terror -Current and future projects -And the geo-political arena we currently find ourselves in If you would like to read his work, you can go to https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Maguire/e/B001H6P32G. Additionally, if you would like to read more, follow his substack at https://petermaguire.substack.com/

This week, I talked with Battles and Beers (@battles.and.beers) We had a great convo about: -The war in Ukraine -Modern warfare -The warfare today -And who we are

Hey all, Spycraft 101 (@spycraft101) came on the podcast this week and we talked about: -History of espionage -The average person giving up their information for comfort -Famous spies -and modern intelligence collection methods and threats P.s. I pulled a muscle in my neck the day I recorded this so there may be a few spots where I sound off cause I was playing through the pain.

This week I am joined by Charles McBryde (@charlesmcbryde) and this week we talk about: - Why he is in Columbia - His time in Ukraine - Culturalism - And the human identify in wartime

This week Kagan Dunlap (@kagan.dunlap) came back on and we talked about: - China - Russia - Tribalism - Culture - And more

Hey all, this week I spoke with Our Wars Today (@ourwarstoday2) and he had alot to say, including: - His work with Atlas News - His time in Ukraine - The Instagram journalist community - Queen is dead memes - and much more