Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 80:28

The White House says the war is over. The White House also says it's continuing in a new form. Two weeks after the launch of Project Freedom, only two Maersk ships took the offer. Roughly 900 ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf, and the Saudis just declined to grant basing or overflight rights. Retired Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan — founding director of the Pentagon's Joint AI Center and former head of Project Maven — joins Bryan Clark, Eric Robinson, Tony Stark, and Justin McIntosh to dig into the purgatory. We discuss… Why Project Freedom collapsed A leaked CIA assessment putting 70% of Iran's ballistic missile capability still intact The Anthropic supply chain risk designation, Mythos, and the "call me" moment Four F-15Es down, 30 MQ-9s shot down, and why Jack thinks the Air Force was one inch from a televised POW disaster song:https://suno.com/s/kBuJ4ruS5UkfTdY3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WarTalk: Iran War 'Love Tap' Edition feat. Jack Shanahan

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 80:28

The White House says the war is over. The White House also says it's continuing in a new form. Two weeks after the launch of Project Freedom, only two Maersk ships took the offer. Roughly 900 ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf, and the Saudis just declined to grant basing or overflight rights. Retired Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan — founding director of the Pentagon's Joint AI Center and former head of Project Maven — joins Bryan Clark, Eric Robinson, Tony Stark, and Justin McIntosh to dig into the purgatory. We discuss… Why Project Freedom collapsed A leaked CIA assessment putting 70% of Iran's ballistic missile capability still intact The Anthropic supply chain risk designation, Mythos, and the "call me" moment Four F-15Es down, 30 MQ-9s shot down, and why Jack thinks the Air Force was one inch from a televised POW disaster song:https://suno.com/s/kBuJ4ruS5UkfTdY3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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That time when an informant walks away from a shortened prison sentence… (with Eric Robinson)

Client Horror Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 52:02

Eric Robinson, retired FBI agent, author, and former pastor, shares a gripping story from his time working in the FBI's National Security and Counterterrorism Division. This episode dives into one of his earliest and most unforgettable cases—and it comes with a warning: parts of the story are intense and may be disturbing. The case involved an individual already charged with providing financial support to a spokesperson for Al-Qaeda. While in prison, the suspect confided in another inmate that he wanted to have the judge overseeing his case murdered so a new judge could take over. That inmate quickly became a critical informant. Following the lead, Eric and his team carefully guided the informant on how to handle future conversations. During their discussions, the suspect openly described how he wanted the murder carried out. The informant then suggested he knew someone who could perform the hit. When the suspect agreed, shook hands on the plan, and exchanged money for the job, the evidence was undeniable. The plot sealed his fate—ultimately resulting in a 40-year prison sentence. As part of the operation, Eric had promised the informant a possible five-year reduction in his sentence for cooperating. But in a surprising twist, the informant declined the deal and walked away from the offer entirely. Morgan FriedmanEric's LinkedInEric's Instagram

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Pimps + Pastors with Eric Robinson

The Pain Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 44:01

Content warning: this episode contains discussions of sex trafficking, child abuse, and trauma.Most people choose one world. Eric Robinson chose both and then spent a career inside the darkest corners of what people do to each other.A retired FBI agent and former pastor, Eric sits down with Lyndsay to talk about what it really takes to investigate sex trafficking and child abuse — the gap between rescuing a victim and actually helping them heal, the emotional toll it takes on the people doing the work, and the coping mechanisms that get you through when the work follows you home.This conversation doesn't stay in the dark. Eric also talks about the cases that gave him hope and why communities have a bigger role in preventing trafficking than most people realize.This episode is difficult, necessary, and ultimately about what it means to keep showing up for people in their worst moments.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Episode Highlights:(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma(02:51) From Pulpit to FBI: A Unique Journey(07:06) The Dark World of Teenage Prostitution(11:22) The Role of Manipulation in Trafficking(16:21) Coping with Anger and Trauma(21:11) Rescue Operations and Their Impact(25:35) The Aftermath: Support for Victims(30:24) Storytelling as Healing(36:46) Hope and Recovery: Success Stories(40:22) Looking Ahead: The Book and Future PlansFind Eric Robinson Online Here:Instagram: @_eric_robinsonLinkedIn: Eric RobinsonFind The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:Website: thepaingamepodcast.comInstagram: @thepaingamepodcastFacebook: The Pain Game PodcastLinkedIn: Lyndsay SopranoYouTube: The Pain Game PodcastSubscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | This Is More Than a PodcastUnfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.This is where pain meets purpose — and you're not doing it alone.++Want to be a guest on The Pain Game Podcast with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here: Be a Guest on The Show

WarTalk: Still Very Much Out of Ammo!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 62:54

Two weeks into the US-Iran ceasefire, CENTCOM is requesting Dark Eagle hypersonics, the 82nd Airborne is flowing into theater, and the wargames keep telling us the same thing — there's no military solution to the Strait of Hormuz. Becca Wasser, America's wargaming queen, currently with Bloomberg, joins WarTalk regulars Bryan Clark, Eric Robinson, and Justin Mc. We discuss… Why CENTCOM is using JASSMs to hit targets a glide bomb could handle What cosplay costs the Indo-Pacific The myth of US air superiority over Iran, and the SEAD legwork no one wants to do Who actually benefits from the ceasefire and why Iran has the lower bar for reconstitution Song: https://suno.com/s/wUhL26xyvUiklraY We now have the songs on spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wltBV7tzUjci0vyTSv6h7?si=aVdBxNM7QVOknAXRakJZCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WarTalk: Still Very Much Out of Ammo!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 62:54

Two weeks into the US-Iran ceasefire, CENTCOM is requesting Dark Eagle hypersonics, the 82nd Airborne is flowing into theater, and the wargames keep telling us the same thing — there's no military solution to the Strait of Hormuz. Becca Wasser, America's wargaming queen, currently with Bloomberg, joins WarTalk regulars Bryan Clark, Eric Robinson, and Justin Mc. We discuss… Why CENTCOM is using JASSMs to hit targets a glide bomb could handle What cosplay costs the Indo-Pacific The myth of US air superiority over Iran, and the SEAD legwork no one wants to do Who actually benefits from the ceasefire and why Iran has the lower bar for reconstitution Song: https://suno.com/s/wUhL26xyvUiklraY We now have the songs on spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wltBV7tzUjci0vyTSv6h7?si=aVdBxNM7QVOknAXRakJZCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rising Complexities: Community

Vox Veniae Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 16:34

Eric Robinson examines M Scott Peck's non-linear stages of pseudo-community, chaos, emptiness, and true community through the lens of the early church in Acts. He wonders what it would look like if we were okay with seasons of necessary chaos and intentional emptying to experience true community. [Acts 2] Reflection Questions: What communities in your life are in chaos right now? Where might God be inviting you to emptying? How might we be one another to each other this season? Resources The Different Drum: Community and Peacemaking by M. Scott Peck Acts: Belief Theological Commentary by Willie James Jennings Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology by Patrick Cheng

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From Pastor to the FBI with Eric Robinson

Journey with Jake

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 57:41 Transcription Available

#225 - A Baptist pastor walks away from a church he planted… and ends up kicking doors with SWAT as an FBI special agent. That's the real-life career pivot Eric Robinson lived, and his story isn't just a wild résumé line. It's a clear look at how pressure, identity, and responsibility can build slowly until you finally admit the truth: you need a different path.We talk through Eric's early years in ministry, the surprising toll of carrying other people's crises, and why the stress of law enforcement was easier for him to process than the stress of being a pastor. From there, he takes us behind the scenes of a 24-year FBI career: drug squads, gangs, public corruption, organized crime, crimes against children, counterterrorism, and what it means to run human sources who do not have to help but choose to anyway. If you've ever wondered what the FBI is really like beyond the Hollywood version, Eric gives an honest and often funny reality check.We also get into SWAT training and why repetition matters, how agents handle the emotional weight of difficult cases, and what leadership looks like when you're surrounded by smart self-starters. Eric closes with reflections on faith that's been refined by experience, plus details on his upcoming book, Irreverend: From Saving Souls To Chasing Sinners In The FBI.To follow Eric check out his Instagram account @_eric_robinson. To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeSubscribe for more human stories, share this with a friend who's facing a career change, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure.

From Pastor to FBI Agent: Eric Robinson's Story

Life Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 28:30

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Robinson, a retired FBI agent with a truly unique story. Eric didn't follow a lifelong plan to join the Bureau. In fact, he applied on a whim. But that one decision led him into a career filled with intense investigations, SWAT operations, and moments that most of us only see in movies.Eric gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to work for the FBI: from the detailed application process to the realities of working cases involving terrorism, informants, and high-risk arrests. He shares how agents build trust with people, how cases come together, and even walks us through an award-winning investigation that led to a major conviction.We also talk about the emotional side of the job, how agents process difficult situations, the importance of teamwork, and what it takes mentally and emotionally to do this kind of work. Eric clears up common misconceptions about the FBI and explains the difference between what we see in the headlines and what most agents actually do every day.What makes Eric's story even more powerful is his background as a pastor. He shares how his time in ministry shaped the way he approached people in law enforcement, and how lessons about accountability, change, and character carry over into every area of life.This is a fascinating and meaningful conversation that will give you a whole new perspective on law enforcement, purpose, and the power of the choices we make. To connect with Eric, follow him on Instagram @_eric_robinsonWant to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

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WarTalk: No Ammo for Taiwan, Polymarket, Bye Phelan, Will Driscoll Go The Distance?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 58:12

The Pentagon is leaking to the press that America doesn't have the missiles to win a war over Taiwan — and the Iran war is the reason why. Meanwhile, a Special Forces master sergeant is looking at federal charges for a $400,000 Polymarket bet on the Maduro regime, and SecNav John Phelan spent an hour sitting in the West Wing lobby waiting to get fired. To discuss, WarTalk is joined by Bryan Clark (former submariner, Hudson Institute), Justin Mc (former Green Beret, now in defense tech), Eric Robinson (former OSC NCT and 101st Airborne, now a lawyer), and Tony Stark of breaking beijing. We discuss… Why the Pentagon is leaking that the U.S. can't win a war over Taiwan — and what it means when the primes, INDOPACOM, and the deputy all scatter-shot the same message through the Washington Post The case for scrapping the legacy munitions portfolio — burning LRASMs on the Iranian Navy, the GPS-jamming Excalibur problem, and why locking in seven-year buys of Cold War weapons sets us up for the next round of failures A Special Forces master sergeant, $400,000, and the Polymarket Maduro bet — plus the hairdryer-next-to-a-thermometer scam at Charles de Gaulle, and why financial libertinism is "smoking in daycares" The firing of SecNav John Phelan — the waffle-bar bundler, the Golden Fleet fantasy, and how Stephen Feinberg captured the submarine program office and knifed his own Navy secretary A preview of the last two years of Trump II — DeSantis, Cotton, Chairman Rogers, and whether Congress flipping means more foreign adventurism or just acting secretaries all the way down Song, "Phelan on the couch when it happened" https://suno.com/s/C0LmG53KdrT3evfe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WarTalk: No Ammo for Taiwan, Polymarket, Bye Phelan, Will Driscoll Go The Distance?

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 58:12

The Pentagon is leaking to the press that America doesn't have the missiles to win a war over Taiwan — and the Iran war is the reason why. Meanwhile, a Special Forces master sergeant is looking at federal charges for a $400,000 Polymarket bet on the Maduro regime, and SecNav John Phelan spent an hour sitting in the West Wing lobby waiting to get fired. To discuss, WarTalk is joined by Bryan Clark (former submariner, Hudson Institute), Justin Mc (former Green Beret, now in defense tech), Eric Robinson (former OSC NCT and 101st Airborne, now a lawyer), and Tony Stark of breaking beijing. We discuss… Why the Pentagon is leaking that the U.S. can't win a war over Taiwan — and what it means when the primes, INDOPACOM, and the deputy all scatter-shot the same message through the Washington Post The case for scrapping the legacy munitions portfolio — burning LRASMs on the Iranian Navy, the GPS-jamming Excalibur problem, and why locking in seven-year buys of Cold War weapons sets us up for the next round of failures A Special Forces master sergeant, $400,000, and the Polymarket Maduro bet — plus the hairdryer-next-to-a-thermometer scam at Charles de Gaulle, and why financial libertinism is "smoking in daycares" The firing of SecNav John Phelan — the waffle-bar bundler, the Golden Fleet fantasy, and how Stephen Feinberg captured the submarine program office and knifed his own Navy secretary A preview of the last two years of Trump II — DeSantis, Cotton, Chairman Rogers, and whether Congress flipping means more foreign adventurism or just acting secretaries all the way down Song, "Phelan on the couch when it happened" https://suno.com/s/C0LmG53KdrT3evfe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the FBI Targeting Dissent in America? Are We in a Police State?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 30:15

Is the FBI being used to target political dissent in America? Is Trump creating a police state in America?In this revealing interview, retired FBI agent Eric Robinson joins Lean to the Left to expose what's really happening inside federal law enforcement—and how political pressure may be shaping investigations.Robinson, who served 24 years in the FBI—including work tied to January 6 cases—offers a rare insider perspective on:+ Trump-era directives targeting “left-wing dissent”+ The truth about Antifa investigations+ How FBI priorities shift under different administrations+ First Amendment concerns and law enforcement limits+ The reality of January 6 cases inside the Bureau+ Why the Epstein case represents a major failure of justiceHe also shares his remarkable personal journey—from Baptist minister to FBI SWAT team member—and how his experiences reshaped his views on faith, justice, and America.This is a candid, thought-provoking conversation you won't hear anywhere else.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome and Setup00:23 FBI Training Local Police03:22 How Directives Reach Field07:20 Two FBIs Explained08:53 January 6 Case Fallout10:47 Notable Cases and BLM Fraud14:22 From Pastor to FBI16:12 Faith Deconstruction and Family20:45 Epstein Files and Accountability22:23 Book Announcement and Release26:35 Beard Rules and SWAT Story28:04 Wrap Up and Thanks

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Ep. 197 - Eric Robinson: How a Pastor Became an FBI Agent

Stories from Real Life: A Storytelling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 43:36

Join us as Eric Robinson shares his extraordinary transition from being a Baptist pastor to a seasoned FBI agent, blending faith, intuition, and law enforcement expertise to navigate some of the most challenging situations.In this episode, you'll learn:* How Eric's faith and pastoral experience influenced his approach to law enforcement and interrogation techniques* The process of joining the FBI and key lessons learned along the way* Differences between the FBI and CIA, and how they collaborate internationally* What prepares agents mentally for high-risk operations and hostage situations* The darkly humorous and surprising stories from investigations, including undercover work and crisis moments* How pastoring helped Eric read human behavior and micro-expressions better* The importance of support, camaraderie, and trust within elite law enforcement teams* Insights into handling informants and the misconceptions surrounding them* The purpose behind Eric's memoir and what readers can take away from his stories* https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/Follow Eric on Instagram to stay up to date with his latest content.* Eric's LinkedInStories from Real LifeMedia Well Done, LLC. Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

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WarTalk: Who Won the Iran War? (Second Breakfast Rebranded...)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 63:10

Eric Robinson, Tony Stark , Justin Mc , and Secretary of Defense Rock join me to score the Iran conflict. We discuss… Whether Iran's Strait of Hormuz toll booth is a Trump card or a wasting asset How the administration fumbled the messaging on the war's most heroic moment — the JSOC pilot rescue deep inside Iran The Prussia 1806 parallel: are we a great military machine that's forgotten how to fight? Colby's bizarre knife fight with Pope Leo McMasterism, dereliction of duty, and why no one is pushing back song: https://suno.com/s/uGE7Es3ELd6r8ao5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WarTalk: Who Won the Iran War? (Second Breakfast Rebranded...)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 63:10

Eric Robinson, Tony Stark , Justin Mc , and Secretary of Defense Rock join me to score the Iran conflict. We discuss… Whether Iran's Strait of Hormuz toll booth is a Trump card or a wasting asset How the administration fumbled the messaging on the war's most heroic moment — the JSOC pilot rescue deep inside Iran The Prussia 1806 parallel: are we a great military machine that's forgotten how to fight? Colby's bizarre knife fight with Pope Leo McMasterism, dereliction of duty, and why no one is pushing back song: https://suno.com/s/uGE7Es3ELd6r8ao5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former FBI Agent Eric Robinson

Dream Chasers and Eccentrics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 66:40

Eric Robinson was a Baptist pastor before becoming an FBI agent. He was a SWAT operator for 15 years, a tactical and firearms instructor, and worked in Human Intelligence, National Security, and most of the criminal offenses covered by the FBI. He recruited informants, dealt with teen prostitutes, interrogated terrorists, arrested drug dealers and peadophiles, and much more. Two of his cases won the Attorney General's Award. He is writing a book, not released yet, titled "Irreverend." We talk about becoming an FBI agent, morals and ethics in work, why he left his ministry to join the FBI, similarities between the ministry and the FBI, interrogation, why torture happens (and shouldn't happen) in interrogations, the benefits of professional conduct, foiling mass shooters, why school shootings have become more common, lessons learned in the ministry that were useful in his FBI work, prostitution and how girls (and boys) fall into it, practical jokes, drug cartels, ripping off drug dealers, wiretaps and listening to suspects, crack dealers' phones, the Epstien files, how redactions should be done, peadophiles, ICE and how they have been conducting business under the current administration, the current FBI leadership, Antifa, Christian nationalism and white supremacy, and more. links are on the podcast shownotes page support the show through Patreon

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Second Breakfast: Taking Kharg Island, Terrorism, Grift

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 78:51

administration is reportedly considering seizing Kharg Island, and the global economy is beginning to buckle under the pressure of disrupted energy flows. Eric Robinson is a lawyer now who worked in NCTC, a veteran of Joint Special Operations Command. He joins Second Breakfast regulars Bryan Clark, Tony Stark, and Justin McIntosh to break down the military and strategic realities of America's latest Middle Eastern war. We discuss… The Kharg Island fantasy and why a coup de main three weeks too late is a recipe for catastrophe "How are you going to take Kharg Island? You have no ships in the Persian Gulf." Why "lethality maxim" is not a theory of victory and the Iranians know it "A focus on a gunfight is why we're in this strategic mess to begin with. There's no amount of successful engagements that will become strategically meaningful if you don't have a vision of victory." The NCTC resignation, its anti-Semitic undertones, and the hollowing out of American counterterrorism infrastructure "An institution that was designed to fix the leaks that gave rise to 9/11, staffed with extraordinary analytic capacity, started chasing the Sinaloa cartel." Whether Iran can strike the US homeland — and why the dog hasn't barked "Did we build a titanium golem that was really a clay monster? Did we dramatically overestimate this operational capacity?" The naval escort nightmare: how keeping the Strait open would consume the entire destroyer fleet and gut Pacific deterrence "If you do this escort operation, it's going to take every available destroyer on the East Coast and in Europe for the duration." DHS corruption, Corey Lewandowski's hundreds of millions, and why American grift has graduated to a new level "Even in somewhere like China, you still have to kind of hide it. You can't just be tweeting out the deals that you're making to make yourself billions of dollars." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second Breakfast: Taking Kharg Island, Terrorism, Grift

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 78:51

administration is reportedly considering seizing Kharg Island, and the global economy is beginning to buckle under the pressure of disrupted energy flows. Eric Robinson is a lawyer now who worked in NCTC, a veteran of Joint Special Operations Command. He joins Second Breakfast regulars Bryan Clark, Tony Stark, and Justin McIntosh to break down the military and strategic realities of America's latest Middle Eastern war. We discuss… The Kharg Island fantasy and why a coup de main three weeks too late is a recipe for catastrophe "How are you going to take Kharg Island? You have no ships in the Persian Gulf." Why "lethality maxim" is not a theory of victory and the Iranians know it "A focus on a gunfight is why we're in this strategic mess to begin with. There's no amount of successful engagements that will become strategically meaningful if you don't have a vision of victory." The NCTC resignation, its anti-Semitic undertones, and the hollowing out of American counterterrorism infrastructure "An institution that was designed to fix the leaks that gave rise to 9/11, staffed with extraordinary analytic capacity, started chasing the Sinaloa cartel." Whether Iran can strike the US homeland — and why the dog hasn't barked "Did we build a titanium golem that was really a clay monster? Did we dramatically overestimate this operational capacity?" The naval escort nightmare: how keeping the Strait open would consume the entire destroyer fleet and gut Pacific deterrence "If you do this escort operation, it's going to take every available destroyer on the East Coast and in Europe for the duration." DHS corruption, Corey Lewandowski's hundreds of millions, and why American grift has graduated to a new level "Even in somewhere like China, you still have to kind of hide it. You can't just be tweeting out the deals that you're making to make yourself billions of dollars." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Pastor to FBI Agent: Faith, Justice & Human Intelligence | Eric Robinson | KAJ Masterclass

KAJ Studio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 36:47

What does a Baptist pastor bring to the FBI? For Eric Robinson, the answer shaped 24 years of service — from counterterrorism and crimes against children to SWAT operations and human intelligence. In this conversation, Eric shares how his pastoral background gave him a unique edge in building trust, reading people, and leading under pressure. He offers a rare look behind the headlines — the humor, the humanity, and the unexpected moments that defined his career and will fill his upcoming memoir. This is a masterclass in patience, communication, and the quiet power of understanding people — whether in the pulpit or the field. Explore unexpected journeys at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A video-first, conversation-led knowledge platform featuring thoughtful conversations with leaders, professionals, authors, and experts across leadership, business, health, technology, and the changing world of work. Each conversation is designed to help people learn, reflect, and take meaningful action.

Belonging in the Wilderness: Called to the Wilderness

Vox Veniae Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 22:43

On this third Sunday of Lent, Eric Robinson roots us in a spirituality of the wilderness. Eric reminds us of how anxiety spreads through systems and communities to scapegoat either one of the most powerful people in the group or the least powerful. He encourages us to resist the temptation to emotionally fuse with anxiety or to cut ourselves off, but to instead self-differentiate. We are encouraged to look at the Triune God and imitate being separate-together. Belonging in the Wilderness lays bare the tension between our vulnerable humanity… our desire to simply be, without hustling for worthiness or trying to fit in… and our longing for Beloved Community with our friends, family, neighbors, enemies, creation, and our Creator. The wilderness is an unavoidable part of this journey. It is where we abandon the game of dressing up like our mythical heroes and begin to uncover the mystery of our one wild and true self. A life so rooted in Divine Love, we find ourselves simultaneously set apart and intimately connected to God's global family. We rarely choose to go to the wilderness, where all our distractions and pretense evaporate. Yet the wilderness invites us to live together for what really matters, because here there is energy for little else. There are no shortcuts in the wilderness. It is a solitary journey, which we cannot walk alone. Reflection Questions: What is a triangle you see in your own life? Where might God be inviting you to more self-differentiation? How might you be involved in changing societal systems that are triangulating?

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Second Breakfast: Iran and the DIB with Fmr SECAF Frank Kendall

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 75:45

Frank Kendall served as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force from 2021 to 2025. Before that he was Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics under Obama. His new book, Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare, comes out in June. Cohosting today is Bryan Clark of Hudson, JustinMc and Eric Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Iran and the DIB with Fmr SECAF Frank Kendall

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 75:45

Frank Kendall served as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force from 2021 to 2025. Before that he was Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics under Obama. His new book, Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare, comes out in June. Cohosting today is Bryan Clark of Hudson, JustinMc and Eric Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Iran, Munich + European Defense Tech, Anthropic

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 63:23

Bryan Clark opens the show talking Iran. Recurring cohosts include Justin Mc, Tony Stark and Eric Robinson. Eric Slesinger of 201 Ventures drops in https://ericslesinger.com/ outtro music: rubio's speech https://suno.com/s/KnIpTyZIU7iJSeIf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship Before Task: A Regional Director's Approach to Leading Stores | #44 Eric Robinson

Matt Beall Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 70:48

What happens when a Regional Director leads with relationship before task? In this episode of Matt Beall Podcast: Bealls Legacy, Eric Robinson shares how people-first leadership, authentic connection, and field experience shape stronger store culture and better results across an entire region. From building trust with teams to leading stores at scale, this conversation explores what real regional leadership looks like inside today's retail environment.Episode Timeline:00:00:00 Introductions00:07:51 Regional Director Retreat00:11:55 Pain Points in Stores?00:25:06 Store Managers Perspective00:32:57 Interactions with People00:43:45 Practices Impact00:58:15 Launching the Practices01:09:08 Closing

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FBI agent discusses interrogation tactics, body language, the lie detector, and more

People Who Read People, hosted by Zachary Elwood

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 84:34

A talk with Eric Robinson, a recently retired Federal Bureau of Investigation agent and former pastor, about what actually works in real-world interrogations—and what doesn't. Drawing on 24 years in the FBI, Eric explains why techniques like friendliness and rapport are so powerful, discusses the use of silence to induce information-sharing, and talks about the importance of asking only a single question at a time. Eric also explains why he thinks nonverbal “body language” cues are not useful in law enforcement and interrogation settings. Other topics include: the reasons why so many people talk at length to police, despite it being so well known that you should ask for a lawyer; the downsides and risks of deceiving people to try to get information and confessions; some body language ideas discussed in Joe Navarro's books; Eric's opinions on the lie detector; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Battleships, Golden Dome, Greenland, Kash, Presidential Comedy

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 72:50

Bryan Clark (former submariner at Hudson), Eric Robinson, and Justin McIntosh report for duty. Davos disco: https://suno.com/s/2SpR62beigk2JeDr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shootout Loss and Yet Another Injury - Episode 197

Storm Surge: A Carolina Hurricanes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 30:59

On today's episode The Canes fought for a point in a shootout loss to Chicago, and we look at our defense in the wake of Eric Robinson's injury We hope you enjoy! Please follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram @stormsurge_pod Email us at stormsurgecanespod@gmail.com Check out our website stormsurgepod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Second Breakfast: Battleships, Golden Dome, Greenland, Kash, Presidential Comedy

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 72:50

Bryan Clark (former submariner at Hudson), Eric Robinson, and Justin McIntosh report for duty. Davos disco: https://suno.com/s/2SpR62beigk2JeDr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come and See: Grace Bridging Cultural Division

Vox Veniae Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 23:57

God's Love is in plain sight all around us, yet it seems so obscure. We may feel orphaned from homes where we once experienced spiritual vitality. Coercion and condemnation have left us on the streets looking for a better way. In John's gospel, Jesus' first words are, “What are you looking for?” and they're followed by an invitation to “come and see.” We aren't given certainty or a system to sell. We are invited to experience a common and awe-inspiring grace as we abide with Jesus. Where do people find transforming grace at Vox? What particular ways are we invited to embody Divine grace and invite others to experience this sustaining grace with us? In this second week of our series, Eric Robinson looks at how the early believers were scattered across the Mediterranean to different cultures and how God's grace was powerfully present as they realized God was not static, but rather widening circles of mercy and belonging. Reflection Questions: What are the signs marking your journey? Wher is the last time you saw one? Who are the bicultural people in your life who might have seen the markers you missed?

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Second Breakfast: Witkoff and Putin's Peace Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 59:08

Eric Robinson, Justin Mc, Tony Stark and I talk China's sushi ban, Witkoff's peace plan, Jake Sullivan, William Manchester's absurd memoir Here's the full text of the peace plan: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/trump-ukraine-peace-plan-28-points-russia Chapters 00:00 China bans pufferfish sperm 02:14 Peace Deal Drama 11:12 How the Trump Court explains everything 20:11 The Future of Russian Military Power 30:34 Lessons from Syria and chemical weapons 39:02 Where's Europe though 49:32 Lessons from Ukraine + William Manchester's absurd memoir our broadway suno take on the plan: article 5: but different! https://suno.com/s/Dwx3udwSMVMRNxFV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Witkoff and Putin's Peace Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 59:08

Eric Robinson, Justin Mc, Tony Stark and I talk China's sushi ban, Witkoff's peace plan, Jake Sullivan, William Manchester's absurd memoir Here's the full text of the peace plan: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/trump-ukraine-peace-plan-28-points-russia Chapters 00:00 China bans pufferfish sperm 02:14 Peace Deal Drama 11:12 How the Trump Court explains everything 20:11 The Future of Russian Military Power 30:34 Lessons from Syria and chemical weapons 39:02 Where's Europe though 49:32 Lessons from Ukraine + William Manchester's absurd memoir our broadway suno take on the plan: article 5: but different! https://suno.com/s/Dwx3udwSMVMRNxFV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Colby's Pigpen, Counter-UAS, Training, Eat like a Trumper (or Iranian Spy?)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 65:38

we cooked better than cafe milano 00:00 Colby's trainwreck of a hearing + right wing DC food 16:42 Countering Drones 35:32 How to train seriously Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro music: more suno https://suno.com/s/hpZX8pdjirTsM5je Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Second Breakfast: Xi-Trump, Taiwan Deterrence, Tibetan Buddhism, Antietam

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 53:49

Featuring the Kirsten and Charlotte Asdal alongside Tony (https://www.breakingbeijing.com/) Eric Robinson, Justin (https://justinmc.substack.com/) and myself Chapters 02:55 US-China Relations: Punctuated Decoupling 05:52 Woo Trump didn't sell out Taiwan! But what if he did? 08:21 Xi Jinping's Confidence and Military Calculations 24:12 Blockades 28:54 Innovation vs. Production in Defense Technology 43:08 Book Recommendations and Cultural Reflections 44:57 Game of the Week: Historical Insights Outtro music: suno' s version of bad bunny singing about antietam. I promise I won't do this for every episode outtro until the AI gets better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Uinta Triangle | Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 68:55

New Podcast from the COLD Team:Marilyn Koolstra embarks on an unexpected pilgrimage to the place where her husband, Eric Robinson, lost his life in the Uinta Mountains. The journey into the wilderness tests her physical, mental and emotional limits. But Marilyn doesn’t travel alone. Friendships forged through tragedy help carry her through to the end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Uinta Triangle | Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 63:15

New Podcast from the COLD Team: Marilyn Koolstra returns home to Australia without any answers about what happened to her missing husband, Eric Robinson. As months turn to years, she’s forced to accept the awful reality of his death at some unknown place in the Uinta Mountains. But an accidental discovery in those mountains will one day stun everyone involved in the search for Eric.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Uinta Triangle | Episode 6

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 70:54

New Podcast from the COLD Team: The last glimmers of hope fade as the search for Eric Robinson enters its final stage. The Duchesne County sheriff, running out of time and money, makes one last push to find him. Searchers brave the weather and the wilderness in the hopes of sending Eric’s wife, Marilyn Koolstra, home to Australia with answers about her husband’s fate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uinta Triangle | Episode 5

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 71:37

New Podcast from the COLD Team: As news coverage of the search for Eric Robinson spreads, a Boy Scout leader tells of spotting Eric far off the Uinta Highline Trail. This encounter along Yellowstone Creek raises questions about Eric’s state of mind, and expands the search area to include an even greater swath of High Uintas Wilderness. Was Eric lost? Uinta Triangle host Dave Cawley poses a new theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uinta Triangle | Episode 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 61:56

New Podcast from the COLD Team: The wife of missing trekker Eric Robinson flies halfway around the world, from Australia to Utah, in search of her husband. A rural sheriff struggles to organize an effective rescue across the vast expanse of the High Uintas Wilderness Area. An unlikely meeting along the Uinta Highline Trail brings Eric’s friends into contact with some important new allies at Dead Horse Pass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uinta Trinagle | Episode 3

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Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 60:24

New podcast from the COLD team: Eric Robinson doesn’t show up at the end of the Uinta Highline Trail. Eric’s friend reports him missing, kicking off a search-and-rescue mission. Marilyn Koolstra, meanwhile, feels powerless to help her husband from half a world away. Uinta Triangle host Dave Cawley sets off on his own solo hike, looking for clues about Eric’s disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uinta Triangle | Episode 2

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 64:41

New podcast from the COLD team: Eric Robinson forges a new friendship on the John Muir Trail, while an old friendship frays under stresses of the trail. From the High Sierra to the Himalaya, Eric’s aspirations in the outdoors continue to grow. His wife, Marilyn Koolstra, accompanies Eric on some of his adventures. But a rift emerges when Eric insists on going out alone after a few close calls with death in the mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uinta Triangle | Episode 1