Podcasts about mercenaries

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SPONSORS: 1) GHOSTBED: Right now, as a Julian Dorey listener, you can get 25% off your order for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/julian and use promo code JULIAN at checkout. WATCH PREVIOUS EPs w/ LUKE CAVERNS: EPISODE #272: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y3J9LDyM8cYPj7a5ZqG7M?si=c4d36462976b48fb EPISODE #271: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cFYnkOaUMCS3tJbp7oLjt?si=tjgrw-T_TX2Xp_JnexqXpg EPISODE #176: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tHWPYnu8MDfIn4O4jA4oo?si=69874d0df0c040a6 EPISODE # 175: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wK2JCEiy7KZbkhKquh29n?si=87146b35294e4b4a PATREON https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Luke Caverns is an Ancient Civilizations Historian, Researcher, and Anthropologist. He specializes in the lost civilizations of Egypt, South America & the Amazon Jungle. FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey LUKE LINKS - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lukecaverns - X: https://twitter.com/lukecaverns JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 - Intro 01:15 – Hotel Julian, Luke's Books, Meso America, Cortez, Aztecs, Olmecs, Teotihuacán 12:15 – Mercenaries, Lake Texcoco, Betrayal, Aztec Empire, Military-State 24:25 – Two Phases, Talud Tablero, Blueprint, Loyalty, 1519 Peak, Rome, Bartering, Gold 34:39 – Polarizing, Spaniards vs Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, Maya, Montezuma, Warfare, D3aths 43:56 – Tenochtitlan, Cortés, Cabral, 1500–1700, Flower Moon, Summer Moon, Civilization 54:42 – Primordial America, Great Plains, Comanches, Expansion 1:02:05 – Cortés, Gods?, Disease, March to Tenochtitlan, 150 Men 1:07:25 – Conquering, Smallpox, Peru, Temples, Geoglyphs 1:18:01 – Amazon, Garden Theory, Clickbait, Preservation 1:26:12 – Conquest, Olmecs, Coatzacoalcos, Agriculture, 17 Heads, Transport, Engineering 1:34:34 – Aliens?, Gods, Psychedelics, Ego Death, Shamanism 1:49:02 – Middle Ground, Understudied, Progress, Family, Athens 1:57:46 – Troy, Greece vs Americas, History Beneath, Squanto 2:13:00 – Croatoans, Broken Spears, Colonial History, Fort San Juan, Bias 2:23:04 – Transatlantic Accent, Olmecs, Monument 19 2:33:06 – Olmecs vs Maya, Stone of Kings, Trade, La Danta, El Tigre, El Mirador, Macchu Picchu 2:47:51 – Ancient City Patterns, Fibonacci, Tuning In 3:01:48 – Luke's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 341 - Luke Caverns Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 25: Kyle(Kaz) and I discuss the mercenary unit, The Illician Lancers! This unit formed from an ancient knightly brotherhood are primed to be a part of the Sea Fox plans in the ilClan era. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Lancers in a campaign or as OpFor!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

This continues my description of terrorism and warfare. The previous episode defined terrorism. This episode traces terroristic attacks from the Bible to the First World War and how it differed from modern terrorism. World War One had profound impacts on almost every aspects of human civilization and this included the use of terror to achieve political ends.   The information in these podcasts is solely my own opinion and do not represent the position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or any other organization I am or have ever been associated with.   References: UN Office of Drugs and Crime, Introduction to International Terrorism, https://www.unodc.org/documents/e4j/18-04932_CT_Mod_01_ebook_FINALpdf.pdf Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense, Department of Defense Law of War Manual (2023), https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jul/31/2003271432/-1/-1/0/DOD-LAW-OF-WAR-MANUAL-JUNE-2015-UPDATED-JULY%202023.PDF  Music: Kiilstofte, P. Mercenaries, Machinamasound (Licensed) Liszt, Les Preludes, perfomed by the USMC Band. Public Domain  

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A lead sculptor from the Age of Sigmar studio has officially joined The Old World team, and the implications are HUGE! What does this mean for the future of the game? To understand what's coming, Rob and Val have to look back at the infamous "schism" between GW's design studios and the resulting scramble during Old World's launch.  After some updates on Val's **Square Based Open Toronto** and the wild success of Rob's Foray format, we get into the big questions: Will Kislev finally ride forth from the tundra? Could the Vampire Coast set sail as a new faction? Are Dark Elves, Chaos Dwarfs, or even the Vampire Counts poised for a grand return? CHAPTERS  0:00 - Introduction & The Big Tease 0:54 - Val's Update: Square Based Open Toronto & Old World League 3:04 - Val's Recent Games: Lizardmen & a WTC Nuln List 6:30 - Rob's Update: Building Terrain & Foray Event Success 8:56 - The Popularity of Smaller Games in GW's Strategy 12:23 - The Role of Allies, Mercenaries, and Kitbashing in selling models. 15:13 - The Great Table Size Conspiracy 18:26 - Setting the Scene: The Old World's Launch & "The Schism" 20:22 - **The Big News: A New Lead Sculptor for The Old World** 24:32 - A History of GW Main vs. Specialist Design Studio (SDS) 32:01 - How SDS Pivoted with Arcane Journals 35:12 - What's Next for The Old World? 41:41 - Who Will Return? Who is New? 41:58 - Kislev 46:40 - Vampire Coast 55:03 - Dark Elves 59:41 - Chaos Dwarfs 1:03:44 - Vampire Counts 1:06:18 - Skaven & Lizardmen 1:12:04 - Daemons of Chaos (The Dark Horse) 1:21:43 - Dogs of War, Nippon, and... Gnomes? 1:26:14 - When Will We See the Next Big Reveals? 1:27:19 - Conclusion, Shout-outs & Outro MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: ► *Rob's Old World EVENTS in Nottingham!* https://tsnarena.com/events/category/the-old-world/ ► *The Square Based Open Toronto! Oct 18-19! Get Yer Tickets!* https://tinyurl.com/Square-Based-Open-Toronto-2025 ► *The California Cup in Los Angeles ! Nov 14-16!* https://greenbannereventco.com/product-category/california-cup/ ►  Support us on PATREON and join us on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/Squarebased ► Check out That Old World Charm Podcast for more Val (talking ADHD and Mental Health): https://oldworldcharm.podbean.com/ MERCH!   https://thehonestwargamer.com/product-category/square-based/ Square Based terrain maps and resources:  https://thehonestwargamer.com/the-old-world-terrain-guidelines/ Youtube Music Playlist for Audio Only:  https://tinyurl.com/SB-YouTube-Music-Playlist Podcast on all other Platforms:  https://squarebasedpodcast.podbean.com/ #squarebased #warhammertheoldworld #warhammerfantasy

Three Buddy Problem - Episode 62: Lindsay Freeman, Director of the Technology, Law & Policy program at the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law, joins the show to discuss her team's meticulous work to document the Wagner Group's chain of command, military operations in parts of Africa, and the broadcasting of war crimes on social media platforms like Telegram. (Recorded at LABScon 2025) Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (https://twitter.com/juanandres_gs), Ryan Naraine (https://twitter.com/ryanaraine) and Lindsay Freeman (https://x.com/lindsaysfreeman).

What is terrorism? Is it something as old as warfare or something that has changed the nature of war? Is fighting terrorism the same as counterinsurgency? Despite more than two decades of the so-called War on Terror, we seem no closer to ending terrorism that we were when the Black September group attacked the Olympic Village in 1972. Before we can propose solutions to a problem, we must start by defining the problem. According to Socrates, the first step in defining a problem is defining terms. Defining terrorism is the subject of this episode of the Ancient Art of Modern Warfare.   References: UN Office of Drugs and Crime, Introduction to International Terrorism, https://www.unodc.org/documents/e4j/18-04932_CT_Mod_01_ebook_FINALpdf.pdf   Office of the General Counsel, Department of Defense, Department of Defense Law of War Manual (2023), https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jul/31/2003271432/-1/-1/0/DOD-LAW-OF-WAR-MANUAL-JUNE-2015-UPDATED-JULY%202023.PDF    Music: Kiilstofte, P. Mercenaries, Machinamasound (Licensed) Liszt, Les Preludes, perfomed by the USMC Band. Public Domain

Kelley is admiring her Pokémon trophy wall. Chris wants Ovaltine, but with yogurt. Robert is content playing a Happy Meal. Question of the Week How do you handle cross-generational releases? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 785: “Veterinarian Mercenary” appeared first on RPGamer.

William's back with cucumber cures, Tennessee swag, wrestlers Beef & Herzog, spider-in-ear scares, and biscuits vs. McMuffins — it's The William Montgomery Show!

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, our hosts John Kaplan and John McMahon are joined by John Schoenstein, the CRO of Customer.io. The discussion dives into Schoenstein's extensive experience in scaling companies from startup stages to large enterprises, touching on key topics like repeatable revenue systems, the importance of talent, and sales rep productivity. The conversation also explores the integration and impact of AI on sales processes, how to create effective revenue systems at various growth stages, and the cultural and operational shifts necessary for scaling. Schoenstein emphasizes the significance of data, training, and customer-centric approaches in driving successful sales teams. The discussion offers valuable insights for B2B sales leaders looking to understand and implement strategies for scalable and efficient growth.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESConnect with John Schoenstein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-schoenstein/Learn more about Customer.io: www.Customer.ioEmail John about joining the Customer.io team: john.schoenstein@customer.ioHow leaders are driving growth and scalability in 2026: https://hubs.li/Q03JN74V0Watch Force Management's C-Level Panel Discussion on Growth, Valuation and Execution: https://bit.ly/4p6kyGSEnjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox: https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:02:36] Scaling Companies: Insights from John Schoen Stein[00:03:41] The Importance of Talent in Sales[00:11:16] Pipeline Generation and Sales Leadership[00:16:50] Building a Winning Culture[00:18:28] Implementing Repeatable Revenue Systems[00:30:02] The Role of Data and Rev Ops in Scaling[00:32:58] Pipeline Focus and Sales Rep Productivity[00:34:09] Measuring Sales Rep Productivity[00:35:27] Regional Productivity and Investment Decisions[00:36:05] Analyzing Sales Data for Insights[00:38:35] Sales Productivity in Startups[00:40:00] Remote Work and Sales Productivity[00:41:42] Encouraging Creativity and Adaptability in Sales[00:45:52] AI in Sales and Revenue Leadership[00:49:05] Implementing AI in Sales Processes[01:02:06] Customer Engagement and AI at Customer.ioHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:05:32] “Talent matters at all levels. You want people who are competitive, coachable, and curious.”[00:08:33] “You can't own your territory if you're depending completely on inbound leads.”[00:12:54] “Patriots go to battle with you when it's hard. Mercenaries leave when things get tough.”[00:16:57] “Pride is the precursor to winning, and winning is the precursor to pride.”[00:39:57] “If you're not looking at sales productivity, you're missing a precursor to whether people will make it.”[00:46:28] “AI should be a copilot—helping reps win, not just adding more inspection.”[00:47:10] “Sellers that do not have AI acumen are going to be replaced by sellers that do.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Valhalla Club!This month we continue our dive into the Chaos Campaign system! This time we are looking into the Chaos Campaign system that comes with the Mercenary box set as well as some of the mission and contracts that you can pull from the Hinterlands book!The BattleTech Drink of the Month is the Skye Separator.Hosts:Zemer “The Mecha Maniac”Matt “The Northman”Mike “The Viking”Ben "Master of Spirits"Special thanks to all our Patreon members!Join us on The Valhalla Club Podcast Discord ServerEmail us at: thevalhallaclub@outlook.comSupport the show! PatreonThis Episode is proudly sponsored by Aries Games and Miniatures where you can find everything you need for your BattleTech addiction.

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling romance author Lexi Blake! Lexi is the author of over 100 books and has been in the indie author and self-publishing space for well over a decade now. As a result, she has lots of advice to share to her fellow indie authors in this episode. Lexi's popular books include the Masters and Mercenaries series, the Park Avenue Promise series, and more. Here latest, Spy With Me, is book five in the Masters and Mercenaries: New Recruits series. We were honoured to have Lexi on the show as our guest and delighted to hear some great advice from her. We talked about Lexi's history in indie publishing, the challenges she's faced as an indie author, and get some insight into her publishing and promotional strategies. We also got to hear some great advice for indie authors at all stages of their career! Don't miss this opportunity to listen and learn from an expert like Lexi. Visit Lexi's website to learn more and check out Lexi's books on Kobo.

Hey! We did a thing! Nick Cole and Single White Medusa crammed in the car to talk about Mercenaries of Atlantis, the book I did with Chris Pourteau!Grab a copy so you can be in the Black Legion with us! CTRL ALT Revolt! is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nickcole.substack.com/subscribe

This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/wms #ad William's back chatting about river-water regrets in Morocco, Iceland/India tangents, storage-unit oddities, PPF vs. ceramic wraps, and video-game rabbit holes. It's The William Montgomery Show with Casey Rocket!

In this episode, Raymon interviews Copper about how to be successful with Ikari! We go over his favorite Ikari profiles, how he uses them, how he manages to play with so many Cheap profiles in his lists, and why he loves these Mercenaries so much.Copper favorite lists:g4gFaWthcmkdU2hlZmZpZWxkIHNhdGlsaXRlIExpc3QgMSA4LzWBLAIBAQAJAYCHAQcAAoDgAYLlAAOAgQEEAASAgQEGAAWAgQEDAAaD2wEFAAeD5wEHAAiGAgECAAmAkAENAAIBAAcBgXoBAgACgqgBiSMAA4F7AQcABBABAgAFEQECAAaAngECAAeAoQEBAA%3D%3DAnd another one:g4gFaWthcmkVSUdMIHJvdW5kIDIgZmlyZWZpZ2h0gSwCAQAJAYDgAYLlAAKAgQEEAAOAgQEGAASAgQECAAWAgQEDAAaD5wEHAAeC9AEBAAiC9AEBAAmAkAENAAIABgGBRQECAAKCqAGJIwADgXsBBwAEhgIBAgAFEQEBAAYTAQEA

In today's Keepin It Real, Cam Marston laments the significant changes happening to the things that he once believed were fixed in place. Attitudes and beliefs once firmly held are vanishing. Even predictable things like football rankings have been deeply shaken.  ----- To say that our world is undergoing a remarkable paradigm shift today is a ridiculous understatement. Each morning I look over the headlines prepared to be blown away by how formerly predictable things are now upside down or simply gone. On the political front, an economist at a meeting a few years back told us it was coming. Political parties flip flop on key issues, he said, suddenly deciding that their power would be enhanced if they adopted the other party's position. He drew a four quadrant chart, showing how the parties were moving to replace each other on key positions. The Economist Magazine years ago wrote that the Republican's belief in balanced budgets and free trade would help the world by creating tighter alliances and enhanced dependance between countries to provide goods and services. Today, the Republicans are the party of the tariff and are working to eliminate treaties and alliances. The Democrats are now the ones trying to protect alliances and reduce tariffs. A complete flip flop. How does one abandon deeply held economic principles so quickly? It used to be that the Republicans were the party that championed character and integrity and honesty and truthfulness. They told Nixon they would no longer support him and encouraged him to resign when they learned he had willfully broken the law. They thrashed Bill Clinton when they learned of his affairs, saying he was morally unfit for the Presidency. Today? It's hard to imagine a leader with more dubious character and lack of ethics. His transgression list is a mile long. And today's Republicans? Not a word from them about it. They're good with it. The party of character and integrity is gone. How does one so quickly abandon character and integrity? We all once believed that playing time on the college football field was earned through quietly paying your dues and waiting your turn. We believed that the players on the field had earned their way onto the field and along the way they had developed a loyalty and appreciation for their school. We cheered for them because they had worked hard and waited in line and would love their alma mater just like so many of us do. Today? That's gone. Each game is the mercenaries versus the hessians. I wonder if they even know what team's jersey they wear and if they've ever been in a classroom at their school. I watch the games but I get sick when the announcer says a player is on his third school in three years. I watch but I don't like it like I used to. The final paradigm shift is that the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide lost their season opener and is ranked 21st in the second week of the season. Free trade gone. The republican's loss of ethics. No longer paying your dues to get playing time on the field. None of that compares the paradigm shift of the Tide being ranked 21st in week two. That's the one that gets me. That's the one that tells me things have gone squirrely. I bury my head in my hands and worry about what's next. It can't be worse than this. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

William is joined in the studio with his brother, Selden! They chat about water-gun wars, cyst confessions, and flat-earth freak-outs. It's The William Montgomery Show with Casey Rocket!

From wagon crashes to mob justice, Barovia trades one fallen paladin for a halfling with a grudge — and nothing is ever as simple as it seems.Barovia wastes nothing. Not even grief. Barely half an hour after Sören Ironwood, our radiant paladin, was executed by Vallaki's Reeve, the survivors were forced to stagger forward without him. Traxidor the Cleric, Radley the Eldritch Knight, and Daermon the Arcane Trickster retreated to the Blue Water Inn, once a lively place but now silent under Lady Wachter's curfew.They tried to distract themselves by debating Madam Eva's fortune-telling. The cards — the Tax Collector, the Bishop, the Executioner, the Mercenary, the Seer — dangled in memory, half-cryptic, half-ominous. Traxidor obsessed over the Amber Temple, Radley mocked fate, Daermon played catch-up. But amid their grief, Daermon had a rogue's realization: the Reeve's men were hauling Vallakovich possessions by wagon. Maybe the Abbot's wedding dress was already on one. Why storm another fortress when you could steal a cart?Daermon sprinted after a passing wagon, vaulted onto the tailgate, and wedged himself underneath. To panic the teamster, he cast Minor Illusion, conjuring the roar of a bear. The horses bolted. A spectral Mage Hand released the brake, and suddenly the cart careened through Vallaki's streets, bouncing furniture and paintings into the mud.For a few glorious seconds, the trick worked. Then Daermon miscalculated. He locked the wheels too hard, and the wagon jackknifed. Horses tumbled and broke bones. Daermon rolled out battered but intact. Amid the wreckage, lying improbably untouched, was Lady Vallakovich's wedding dress. He grabbed it and vanished before the townsfolk could swarm. A grim prize, bought with shattered animals.While Daermon played daredevil, another soul entered the stage: Urihorn Tenpenny, a halfling Beastmaster ranger from Falkovnia, accompanied by his loyal beast. Halflings are often underestimated — hobbit-sized, quick-footed, more grit than glory. Urihorn had no illusions about Barovia. He bribed his way through Vallaki's gates, ignored mockery, and walked into the Blue Water Inn.There he met Rictavio, the eccentric entertainer. Except Rictavio shimmered into his true form: Rudolf van Richten, the legendary vampire hunter. Van Richten warned Urihorn that Strahd was no ordinary vampire — he was bound to the land, necromancer and tyrant both, aided by beasts and Vistani alike. He handed Urihorn a potion of greater healing and one warning: avoid a band of adventurers suspected of serving Strahd. Of course, those adventurers were Radley, Traxidor, and Daermon. Fate laughs loudest in Barovia.While Daermon slinked back with the dress and Urihorn sized up new allies, Radley and Traxidor drew too much attention. Townsfolk spotted them and shouted: “Those are the strangers Lady Wachter wants!” A mob surged, guards in tow.This was not a duel against monsters but a nightmare of pitchforks and fists. Radley fought with steel and firebolts, Traxidor blasted Thunderwave to scatter attackers and poured healing magic to keep them standing. They even flung coins into the dirt as bribes. Nothing worked. Every guard cut down was replaced by half a dozen zealots. Numbers crushed them. The mob swarmed, bodies pressed in, and the two heroes were beaten into submission. Captured, trophies for Vallaki's new order.Back at the inn, Daermon and Urihorn shook hands, unaware their friends were already in chains.If Session Sixteen was gothic tragedy, Session Seventeen was chaos wrapped in cruelty. Daermon's runaway wagon gambit gave us comedy; the mob gave us horror. The party lost Sören but gained Urihorn. They recovered the wedding dress but lost Radley and Traxidor. They met Van Richten, but under suspicion of being Strahd's spies. In Barovia, victory is always poisoned.

This is a special bonus episode of The Thieves Guild, showcasing the grimdark fantasy audiodrama, The Scum Kings.Meet the Scum Kings! A dysfunctional band of bottom-feeding marauders led by the ruthless Dray. They are NOT clever masterminds or noble rebels. They are a pack of beaten dogs, driven by hunger and greed. Whose every attempt at villainy seems to end in fresh wounds and humiliating failure.They are the fever in a sick world, a symptom of the rot.The Scum Kings is a daily, short-form, serial grimdark fantasy audio drama told from the perspective of their captain. Each 10-15 minute episode is a ground-level chronicle of survival, following the crew through their desperate heists, ugly victories, and insane gambles.Check out the description for links to subscribe or for more information. But for now, let's immerse ourselves in the scum.Defeated. Desperate. Driven.Subscribe to The Scum Kings here!Find out more about The Scum Kings here!Visit Signal Box Studios here!---Check out all of our drama podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn't abandoned the world.https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcaneThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday----Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Robert Young Pelton first became aware of the phenomenon of hired guns in the War on Terror when he met a covert team of contractors on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border in the fall of 2003. Pelton soon embarked on a globe-spanning odyssey to penetrate and understand this shadowy world, ultimately delivering stunning insights into the way private soldiers are used.Enter a blood-soaked world of South African mercenaries and tribal fighters backed by ruthless financiers. Drop into Baghdad's Green Zone, strap on body armor, and take a daily high-speed ride with a doomed crew of security contractors who dodge car bombs and snipers just to get their charges to the airport. Share a drink in a chic hotel bar with wealthy owners of private armies who debate the best way to stay alive in war zones.Licensed to Kill spans four continents and three years, taking us inside the CIA's dirty wars; the brutal contractor murders in Fallujah and the Alamo-like sieges in Najaf and Al Kut; the Deep South contractor training camps where ex–Special Operations soldiers and even small town cops learn the ropes; the contractor conventions where macho attendees swap bullet-punctuated tales and discuss upcoming gigs; and the grim Central African prison where contractors turned failed mercenaries pay a steep price.The United States has encouraged the use of the private sector in all facets of the War on Terror, placing contractors outside the bounds of functional legal constraints. With the shocking clarity that can come only from firsthand observation, Licensed to Kill painstakingly deconstructs the most controversial events and introduces the pivotal players. Most disturbingly, it shows that there are indeed thousands of contractors—with hundreds more being produced every month—who've been given a license to kill, their services available to the highest bidder.https://amzn.to/3HWKcwVBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

William is joined in the studio by  @Kimcongdon  to talk squirrel diapers, cosmic signs, and settle once and for all who has more lung power! It's The William Montgomery Show with Casey Rocket!

Sponsored By: BetOnline.Ag: https://www.betonline.ag/ Step into the brutal world of Power Slap with this week’s explosive episode of the Krazy Train Podcast!

Rey and Glenn discuss PlayStation price hikes, Senior Citizens Skip Day, ONL from Gamescom, UFO 50, Smurfs: Flower Defense, and Earthion, + MUCH more! Time Codes: 3:25 - Vectorman 5:24 - PlayStation Price Hike 7:35 - Senior Citizens Skip Day 13:39 - Apple Vision Pro update 17:47 - ROG Ally X 27:53 - Analogue 3D 30:24 - Bubsy 4D 31:45 - Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hope 34:49 - Outlaws Remastered 35:30 - DenshaAttack 36:16 - Keeper 37:14 - Masters of the Universe 38:15 - Absolum 40:23 - Long Gone 42:17 - Valor Mortis 42:48 - PVKK 43:49 - Routine 45:01 - Swords of Legends 45:18 - Road Kings 46:18 - Sonic Racing Crossworlds 47:40 - Black Ops 7 49:06 - Lords of the Fallen 2 49:18 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 49:42 - Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War IV 50:22 - Monster Hunter Wilds X Final Fantasy XIV online 50:33 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 51:03 - Europa Universalis V 51:40 - Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion 52:05 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC (Order of the Giants) 53:24 - Deadpool VR 54:00 - World of Tanks 2.0 54:51 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando 55:12 - Death by Scrolling 56:30 - Zero Parades For Fake Radicals 56:57 - Unbeatable 57:10 - Honor of Kings World 57:28 - Delta Force 59:10 - Cinder City 59:15 - Time Takers 59:56 - Silent Hill F 1:01:40 - La Divina Commedia(?) 1:02:37 - Cronos: A New Dawn 1:03:37 - Outerworlds 2 1:06:22 - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault 1:07:04 - Age of Empires IV 1:07:34 - Heat 1:08:24 - Resident Evil Requiem 1:08:59 - Black Myth: Zhong Kui 1:10:55 - AirLite Fit wired headphones for Switch 2 from Turtle Beach 1:17:30 - Octopath Traveler 2 1:20:30 - UFO 50 1:23:21 - Hidden Memories: The Gardens Between 1:24:53 - Smurfs: Flower Defense1:52:48 - Mechwarrior 5: Mercenary 2:09:32 - Earthion  

Brady Dahmer from Vancouver, British Columbia, is an author, Brand Strategist and Founder at Tropoly. In the pod we discuss how businesses can build the extraordinary by addressing their blind spots.    Along the way we discuss –Missionaries not Mercenaries (3:00), Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (4:35), Toronto Film Festival (9:30), Kids and World Peace (13:30), the Value of Checklists (19:25), Universal Truths (22:30), Stress, the Enemy of Creativity (27:30), and Tips and Hacks (30:35). Contact Brady @ - brady@thecentralbranch.com This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Help us reach our 300-scholarship goal for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248, Venmo @LukeLeaders1248, or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Got an old car you want to donate? Access this hyperlink – CARS donation to LL1248.  Manager Memo seeks sponsors for the pod. If you have a product or service to promote, please email @ ov1dlen@gmail.com or www.lukeleaders1248.com Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

What if a video game really, fully embodied that you can just blow shit up? Welcome to Mercenaries. Earn tons of money, explode some bad people, and generally play however the hell you want. Join as we explore this expression-first mission-based sandbox. Unlock the full episode at patreon.com/duckfeedtv

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Hour 1: Myles Garrett a mercenary, not a leader + Myles always wins + Timing is everything for Browns' Brook Park issue full 2069 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:44:02 +0000 VbmqTGQpgoPrkXUw0oXtEXeDlLkm3Nn6 sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Myles Garrett a mercenary, not a leader + Myles always wins + Timing is everything for Browns' Brook Park issue The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Ken's crappy morning + Myles Garrett is a Browns mercenary, not a leader full 994 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:20:26 +0000 dSEKTSarlrkv559OBcscEpglQFoIgVAp nfl,cleveland browns,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima nfl,cleveland browns,sports Ken's crappy morning + Myles Garrett is a Browns mercenary, not a leader The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amper

Going over mentally irrational thoughts and how even though I am irrelevant in the discourse that different factions could be reactivating the trolls who used to try and torment me and making threats against me being in danger if I am at certain places and how they are mad that I didn't go the reactionary edge lord extremist route they tried to get me to be because they were using extremes to push me in that direction. Going over limited narratives for this Drake and Kendrick UMG lawsuit, talking heads who already align with fascist people pretending to be outraged over Lil Yachty's George Floyd bar, people expecting good takes from Joe Budden's podcast over Palestine while also doing the Howard Stern gimmick of the cast of characters losing their mind, promoting cogs who are designed to be true crime characters but because they are technically artists, it makes people to have to cover it. Thoughts on some of the new music Ive been listening to, manufacturing more anti women sentiment by using sports entertainment with this Sha Carrie Richardson storyline, what people consider gangster based off aesthetics , Ari Lennox rage baiting discourse, Bill Burr and other top comedians doing Blood Money, shows for the Saudi government, political discourse over who is a grifter who do sports entertainment, Al Jazeera staff wiped out and other stuff regarding the on going genocide, Trump taking over DC because of the manufactured consent with anti black sentiment. Fake left rehabbing Ana Kasparian because she is fake feuding with Ethan Klein. More fake left rehabbing MTG, possible reversal on same sex marriage and how thought leaders think interracial marriages are next, right wing targeting Maxine Waters for saying Trump wants civil war. Fake liberals and left who pretend to be militant toward Trump will lower their guard because another leader went viral for rolling their eyes. Instead of pointing out the overview where the world is going, people rather create gay fan fiction between Putin and Trump. Fake left finding ways to rehab Tucker Carlson, CNN allowing guests to downplay slavery. People feeding you nonstop product placement in the midst of fascism, online streamers who are shady and prove to be so will deflect because they said some good stuff, fake left who get mad at democrats embracing never Trumpers then using them to prop up Zohran and other political narratives and rants and a bit of wrestling discourse. Stuff in this podcast is my interpretation of the news and my irrational theories

Mercenaries posing as fashion models? Well, hell yeah! This week, Film Seizure discusses the 1990 schlocktacular Hired to Kill starring Oliver Reed, Brian Thompson, and George Kennedy. https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/23950911-checking-my-files Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

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This week, Dan Patriss dives into Thunderworks Games' Fliptoons and Citizens of the Spark, previews the return of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, and checks out Gloomhaven's new Mercenary Packs. Plus, buzz on Koi, new CCGs like Riftbound and Rush of Ikorr, The Witcher Legacy, and the upcoming My Hero Academia Miniatures Game. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Starting off the hotness were two titles from Thunderworks Games Fliptoons and Citizens of the Spark are two titles I saw being bought a ton and being played a bunch at tables around the con. Both lighter games and both very easy to play and learn. Another big hotnesses I saw at the show was Cip Theory's The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era with a new Crowdfunding coming before end of the year. Reported to be in the new campaign--a reprint and two new areas, two new classes,some other things to add to game play,and  an all in one storage solution. I am always a sucker for Gloomhaven as we all know, At their booth they unveiled the new Mercenary packs they will be releasing Hail, Irritable Enchanter; Anaphi, Fallen Lion; Satha, Mayor of Frosthaven; and Cassandra, Forgotten Diviner (From Forgotten Circles) All are now available on their site for $20 each Next up a game I played and liked and got some buzz was Koi by DV games. (`$45) I mentioned both of these in the past but I got to see more about UVS games upcoming TMNT Set and the big thing which was all the rage but not for sale just yet was more unveiling of info and cards for Riftbound the LoL CCG Speaking of CCG, Upper Deck was showing off their new CCG as well called Rush of Ikorr, which seems to be a familiar CCG system but incorporating transparencies kinda like games like Mystic Vale to change things up in the decks CD Project RED unveiled The Witcher Legacy, listed on BGG as a 2027 release, which will be hitting Gamefound soon (more in the future once it's up) Catalyst Game Labs, partnering with Crunchyroll will put out My Hero Academia Miniatures Game (Coming soon to KS) All miniatures will come preassembled and with a high quality pre-paint: a great premium collectible for easy, right-out-of-the-box plays. Crowdfunding! KICKSTARTER Ascendancy Underworld Beasts and Diplomacy Flip Voyage + Fliptown New Frontier Land Vs Sea Uncharted Plus Meeples GAMEFOUND Teburu Dungeon: Sword and Sorcery

This week, Dan Patriss dives into Thunderworks Games' Fliptoons and Citizens of the Spark, previews the return of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, and checks out Gloomhaven's new Mercenary Packs. Plus, buzz on Koi, new CCGs like Riftbound and Rush of Ikorr, The Witcher Legacy, and the upcoming My Hero Academia Miniatures Game. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Starting off the hotness were two titles from Thunderworks Games Fliptoons and Citizens of the Spark are two titles I saw being bought a ton and being played a bunch at tables around the con. Both lighter games and both very easy to play and learn. Another big hotnesses I saw at the show was Cip Theory's The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era with a new Crowdfunding coming before end of the year. Reported to be in the new campaign--a reprint and two new areas, two new classes,some other things to add to game play,and  an all in one storage solution. I am always a sucker for Gloomhaven as we all know, At their booth they unveiled the new Mercenary packs they will be releasing Hail, Irritable Enchanter; Anaphi, Fallen Lion; Satha, Mayor of Frosthaven; and Cassandra, Forgotten Diviner (From Forgotten Circles) All are now available on their site for $20 each Next up a game I played and liked and got some buzz was Koi by DV games. (`$45) I mentioned both of these in the past but I got to see more about UVS games upcoming TMNT Set and the big thing which was all the rage but not for sale just yet was more unveiling of info and cards for Riftbound the LoL CCG Speaking of CCG, Upper Deck was showing off their new CCG as well called Rush of Ikorr, which seems to be a familiar CCG system but incorporating transparencies kinda like games like Mystic Vale to change things up in the decks CD Project RED unveiled The Witcher Legacy, listed on BGG as a 2027 release, which will be hitting Gamefound soon (more in the future once it's up) Catalyst Game Labs, partnering with Crunchyroll will put out My Hero Academia Miniatures Game (Coming soon to KS) All miniatures will come preassembled and with a high quality pre-paint: a great premium collectible for easy, right-out-of-the-box plays. Crowdfunding! KICKSTARTER Ascendancy Underworld Beasts and Diplomacy Flip Voyage + Fliptown New Frontier Land Vs Sea Uncharted Plus Meeples GAMEFOUND Teburu Dungeon: Sword and Sorcery

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A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gracious Affections Are In God For Himself and Not Mercenary Subtitle: The Religious Affections Speaker: Jonathan Edwards Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 8/9/2025 Length: 34 min.

There is a kind of love or affection towards persons or things, which does properly arise from self-love. A preconceived relation to himself, or some respect already manifested by another to him, or some benefit already received or depended on, is truly the first foundation of his love; what precedes any relish of, or delight in, the nature and qualities inherent in the being beloved, as beautiful and amiable.

Episode 24: Zemer and I missed out on GenCon, so we come together once again to talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, announcements from GenCon 2025! 0:00 - 3:41 Intro3:41 - 15:20 GenCon Pics & Events15:20 - 38:26 BattleTech Gothic38:26 - 43:16 TRO 3025 Centennial43:16 - 47:14 Dice47:14 - 57:31 Upcoming Forcepacks & Minis57:31 - 1:18:08 BattleTech Aces (4 Boxes)1:18:08 - 1:30:53 Fiction1:30:53 - 1:39:48 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

"He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation." In this episode, we explore grievance #25 in the Declaration of Independence, which laments the deployment of the notorious Hessian mercenaries to the Colonies in order to fight the American rebels. We also look at reactions to the Declaration in various German-speaking provinces in what is now the Federal Republic of Germany. Next, we ponder the significance of the Declaration of Independence on German political history. Lastly, we examine the Muhlenberg Legend, which claims that the Congress nearly chose German to be the national language of the USA. Dr. Lerg's German-language textbook is as follows: Die Amerikanische Revolution. 2nd Ed. (Narr Francke Attempto Verlag, 2022). The cover image for this episode is The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776, which depicts General Washington ordering medical treatment for the Hessian Colonel Johann Rall.

Movies based on TV shows don't always succeed, but we love it when an idea comes together. In this case, two ideas worked: The A-Team (2010) and The Fall Guy (2024), both deliver on the enjoyment of the original show with updated action and comedy. Settle in as we discuss the fun experiences we had watching these new takes on TV classics.Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

Day 1,259.Today, as President Trump's deadline fast approaches, we discuss renewed bombardments in Kharkiv and elsewhere, before looking at the media landscape in the United States and considering the vital role of international volunteers in the war effort. Plus, we hear Adelie's latest dispatch from her trip to Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Content Referenced:Ukraine flags Indian-made parts in drones used by Russian forces (Hindustan Times):https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ukraine-flags-indian-made-parts-in-drones-used-by-russian-forces-101754335825281.html Tortured Ukrainian POW branded with ‘Glory to Russia' vows to return to battle after recovery: ‘Thirst for revenge' (New York Post):https://nypost.com/2025/08/04/world-news/tortured-ukrainian-pow-branded-with-glory-to-russia-vows-to-return-to-battle The Hidden War Over Ukraine's Lost Children (TIME):https://time.com/7302345/ukraine-lost-children-russia-war/ 20 Russian properties in Vienna could be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Ukraine (Der Standard):https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000282204/20-russische-immobilien-in-wien-koennten-zwangsversteigert-werden-erloes-wuerde-an-ukraine-gehen China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies (Wall Street Journal):https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51 NATO Should Not Replace Traditional Firepower with ‘Drones' (RUSI): https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/rusi-defence-systems/nato-should-not-replace-traditional-firepower-drones SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23: Zemer and I discuss the little known mercenary unit, The Thumpers! This 3025 all Assault 'Mech unit is surprisingly set to be a major player in the ilClan era, if they only get the chance. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Thumpers in a campaign or as OpFor!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - StreambeatsbyHarrisHellerNeon Renegade - StreambeatsbyHarrisHeller

It's episode 303! You know what that means? Nothing! But we still just wanna have fun. It's summer and we STILL don't know how to shorten our episodes. This episode is all about wanting to have fun in Path 2. Hopefully, no matter what you're playing, you're having fun fun fun! 3.26, 0.2, Dawn of the Hunt, Secrets of the Atlas, Mercenaries of stuff...fun fun fun! Thanks for your listens each and every week. We can't thank you enough!(00:00:00) Welcome to Forever Exiled(00:04:14) Supporter shoutout and life updates(00:08:29) Getting back into routines(00:12:50) Board games and strategy nights(00:17:46) Kids and competitive nature(00:22:31) Path of Exile begins(00:26:04) The 3.25.1 patch notes(00:33:38) Weapon balance and crafting feedback(00:39:45) Unique item redesigns(00:44:10) The ExileCon flashback(00:50:40) Final thoughts and wrap-upForever Exiled Info:www.foreverexiled.comPatreonTwitter @ForeverExiled82Path of Exile WebsiteWrecker of Days Builds ListDiscord...FE Merch StoreFE Nexus Store

William is back with more stiff riffs—this time with Sara Weinshenk! It's The William Montgomery Show with Casey Rocket!!

On today's Midrats, we have returning guest Craig Whiteside and his co-author Ian C. Rice joining us to discuss one of the nightmares we all have in the new book coming out this month. He co-authored it with Ian Rice, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects.From the abstract:Building on previous research on Islamic State special operations, the book develops a theoretical framework surrounding a typology of VNSA (militants, proxies, criminal/cults, and mercenaries) to explore variations of non-state special operations, with multiple cases for each category of actor. Understanding when and why VNSA use special operations provides insights into the inner workings of such groups and how they campaign, and also has implications for the proliferation of special operation forces around the globe and its influence on non-state behaviour. This volume contributes to research on the recent trend of non-state actors surprising, and in some cases humiliating, their state opponents.Craig is Professor of National Security Affairs at the US Naval War College resident program at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. He is the co-author of The ISIS Reader: Milestone Texts of the Islamic State Movement (2020). He has a PhD in Political Science from Washington State University and is a former U.S. Army infantry officer.His coauthor Ian is an adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Department of Defense Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School, adjunct faculty member with the College of Distance Education, USMC University, and a guest lecturer with the Royal Danish Defence College. He is a retired U.S. Army officer who served with special operations forces.Show LinksNon-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects, by Craig Whiteside and Ian Rice.Operation ChariotDefeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945, Field-Marshal Viscount William SlimSummaryIn this episode of Midrats, hosts discuss the complexities of non-state special operations with authors Craig Whiteside and Ian Rice. They delve into the historical context, defining characteristics, and implications of special operations conducted by non-state actors. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the motivations and strategies of these actors, as well as the challenges they pose to state actors. The authors share insights from their new book, exploring the evolution of non-state operations and the need for a nuanced approach to countering them.TakeawaysSpecial operations are defined as tactical actions designed to achieve outsized effects.Historical examples illustrate the long-standing use of special operations by non-state actors.Understanding the typology of non-state actors is crucial for effective analysis and response.Prison breakouts are a common tactic used by non-state actors to regain manpower.Cults and criminal groups can also engage in special operations, often driven by self-interest.Not all terrorist acts qualify as special operations; criteria must be applied to distinguish them.The opportunity cost of special operations can be significant for both state and non-state actors.Mercenaries have a unique role in conducting special operations, particularly in coups.Chapters00:00: Introduction to Non-State Special Operations02:15: Genesis of the Book and Collaboration05:49: Defining Special Operations08:43: Historical Context of Non-State Actors11:36: Analyzing Non-State Actors18:13: Understanding the Typology of Non-State Actors23:42: Criteria for Special Operations28:45: Prison Breakouts as a Tactic32:13: Cults and Criminal Groups in Special Operations36:53: Distinguishing Terrorism from Special Operations43:26: The Cost of Special Operations49:13: Mercenaries and Coups52:08: Mindset of Special Operations58:47: Implications for Future Operations

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Trump's "big beautiful bill" exposes the desperation of the U.S. petro-elite as they cling to a dying fossil fuel empire. Dive into the shocking details of this corporate handout and what it reveals about the collapsing petro-dollar regime. Shocking new footage exposes U.S. mercenaries firing at starving Gazans seeking food aid, proof of America's direct role in Israel's war crimes in Gaza. Unredacted Tonight has joined the first ever worker-owned anti-capitalist streaming platform - MeansTV! Support my show AND get tons of awesome content by going to means dot tv and using promo code "LEE". You'll get 20% off and a free trial week.My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

Billionaire-turned-undercover-operative Paul Hutchinson spent a decade infiltrating trafficking rings from Thailand to Colombia, rescuing thousands of children and bringing pimps—and even corrupt judges—to justice. In this raw, eye-opening interview Paul pulls back the curtain on: -Why trafficking is exploding in ordinary U.S. neighborhoods -The brutal economics that turn kids into “inventory” worth $2–5 k per rape -How traffickers groom victims and manipulate broken foster systems -Paul's record-setting rescue mission in Cartagena that saved 120+ children in one day -The surprising link between porn addiction, repressed sexuality, and pedophile demand -Psychedelic-assisted healing that helped Paul—and other operators—recover from PTSD -Real-world tips parents can use today to keep kids safe