Podcast appearances and mentions of paul szoldra

According to MAGA rally goers, Donald Trump is in charge of the military. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how service members react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Brock speaks with Paul Szoldra. After Paul's exit from the Marine Corps in 2010, he fell into journalism where he went on to write for publications like Business Insider, We are the Mighty, and later became the editor at Task and Purpose. He's the founder of the popular military satire newsletter, Duffel Blog and late this last year went full time on a solo newsletter, The Ruck, a weekly national security newsletter. In this conversation, Paul talks about why everyone has the ability to create through writing with heuristics on getting started, the origins of Duffel Blog and his early insight into content marketing, and going solo as a writer with some of the tools he uses in his process. Episode Resources: Wonder Tools Substack Paul on Twitter Paul on Instagram The Ruck Newsletter Duffel Blog Notes: (01:35) - What Paul is most proud of and position the Marines to his kids (08:55) - Taking off the uniform but not exiting service (17:26) - Was journalism a means to an end? (25:14) - Everyone having the power to write and create (32:31) - Origins of Duffel Blog (41:40) - Duffel Blog's growth over time and where it is today (45:14) - How Paul's writing style has evolved over 10 years writing on defense (52:27) - How to know where the knowledge of your reader is with the nut graf (57:49) - Content evolving over time (01:02:34) - Importance of feedback and finding what to work on (01:13:36) - Starting the Ruck and building a sustainable solo business (01:22:18) - Tools, software, and resources Paul likes The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/. Follow along: • Brock: @BrockHBriggs • Instagram: Scuttlebutt_Podcast • Send me an email: scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com • Episodes & transcripts: Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

If Donald Trump is still allegedly the president, does that also mean he's in charge of the military? According to MAGA rally goers, yes. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how servicemembers react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country. Jordan Klepper Fingers The Conspiracy is a podcast from The Daily Show. Check out more episodes wherever you get your podcasts or YouTube.com/TheDailyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Donald Trump is still allegedly the president, does that also mean he's in charge of the military? According to MAGA rally goers, yes. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how servicemembers react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country.    More of Dr. Amy Cooter's work: https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec    More from Paul Szoldra: https://www.theruck.news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the movie before listening if you don't want to hear spoilers (and to see Val Kilmer's hair at its cinematic nadir).Films and tv shows referenced: Heat (1995) dir. by Michael MannHeat 2 (tbc) dir. by Michael MannThe Batman trilogy (2005-2012) dir. by Christopher NolanLA Takedown (1989) dir. by Michael MannLA Confidential (1997) dir. by Curtis HansonThe Godfather: Part II (1974) dir. by Francis Ford Coppola Other sources:James Clark and Paul Szoldra, ‘That one scene in Heat that gave audiences the most realistic firefight in movie history', taskandpurpose.comVincent M. Gaine, Existentialism and Social Engagement in the Films of Michael Mann (2011)Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner, Heat 2 (2022)Koralijka Suton, ‘Heat at 25: Michael Mann's meticulous masterpiece', cinephiliabeyond.orgKristopher Tapley, ‘Christopher Nolan talks Michael Mann's Heat', variety.comZach Vasquez, ‘The crime cinema renaissance of 1990', crimereads.com‘The Making of Heat (1995)', youtube.comEditing and production by Lily Austin and James Brailsford, original theme music by James Brailsford. Thank you to Abby-Jo Sheldon for our logo.-----------If you love what we do, please like, subscribe and leave a review!Produced and edited by Lily AustinMusic and sound by James BrailsfordLogo design by Abby-Jo SheldonFollow usEmail us

Dad, husband, dog lover, journalist, entrepreneur, veteran, and longtime fan of pizza Paul Szoldra shares how Task and Purpose informs, engages, entertains, and stand ups for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families, with a primary focus on the junior levels of the military. He shares his experience on the relationship between the US Department of Defense and the press, how to find common ground despite divisive rhetoric, and encourages us to have better conversations with people in our sphere. Website: https://www.paulszoldra.com/ (https://www.paulszoldra.com/) Twitter / Instagram @paulszoldra Facebook @pszoldra -- We're now accepting guests! Apply today https://forms.gle/sDY5nPkEMu665FXn6 (https://forms.gle/sDY5nPkEMu665FXn6) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Sponsored by US VetWealth - The moment that you leave the military is the biggest opportunity of your lifetime, and you’re going to need money for it. Download the first three chapters of Scott R. Tucker’s (Jen’s husband and business partner) Veteran Wealth Secrets for FREE to learn more at http://veteranwealthsecrets.com/ (http://veteranwealthsecrets.com/ ) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! Check out her acceptance speech at https://therosienetwork.org/entrepreneur-awards (https://therosienetwork.org/entrepreneur-awards) Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast

The war stories we tell both reflect and shape the relationship between American society and its military. In the second of two episodes, Alice and Jim explore how the stories Vietnam veterans told about their war have shaped America's experience of the war in Afghanistan. They interview author and Army veteran Matt Gallagher, about his most recent novel, Empire City, and consider how blogs and social media have influenced the ways we tell war stories, drawing on insights from counterinsurgency expert, Dr. Erin Simpson, and Marine Corps veteran and creator of the Duffel Blog, Paul Szoldra. Features "Born to Drive Me Crazy" by Lance Conrad via Artlist.

As America's volunteer force continues to grow smaller, fewer civilians have contact with the military in their daily lives. But many civilians are interacting with service members in the one place they both are: online. Alice and Jim talk with guests Heidi Urben, Nate Finney, Paul Szoldra, and Kristofer Goldsmith about the various ways the military's online activity can be inappropriate, thoughtful, funny, and sometimes even damaging to America's civil-military relationship.

Today we talk with Marine Corp. veteran Paul Szoldra, founder of the wildly popular satirical website Duffel Blog, the military equivalent to The Onion, beloved by service members from boots, all the way up to James Mattis, for its ability to hilariously speak truth to power. About the Show: Incoming showcases the true stories of America’s military veterans, told in their own words, straight from their own mouths. Produced by So Say We All, a 501c3 literary and performing arts nonprofit, in collaboration with San Diego’s NPR station KPBS. Website: https://www.sosayweallonline.com/incoming/ Connect: https://www.facebook.com/SoSayWeAllOnline https://www.instagram.com/sosayweallonline/ https://twitter.com/Sosayweallsd Email: info@sosayweallonline.com

"Don't have a chip on your shoulder. Don't get out of the military thinking that anybody owes you anything." - Paul SzoldraWelcome to Sword and Pen, a podcast about journalism, military veterans, and military veterans in journalism. In this episode we welcome Paul Szoldra, a Marine Corps veteran and the Editor-in-Chief of Task and Purpose. You also might recognize him as the founder of the popular satire news website, Duffel Blog. Sword and Pen is a production of Military Veteran in Journalism, a professional association that builds community for vets, supports their career growth, and advocates for diversifying newsrooms through hiring and promoting more vets. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr)

Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher was found not guilty of murder charges in the case related to an ISIS fighter and some angry fellow team members. Paul Szoldra, Task & Purpose, Editor covered the story and shared some of the wild witness testimony he heard. From battlefield bars to raging text messages, the Spec Ops community may never be the same.   

Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward “Eddie” Gallagher has been charged with multiple war crimes in connection with the 2017 stabbing death of an ISIS detainee in Iraq.  Task & Purpose Editor, Paul Szoldra attended the Article 32 hearing and explains how this is not a clear-cut case. And we'll hear from a Special Forces veteran who describes the fine line between being a war hero and a criminal.

Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward “Eddie” Gallagher has been charged with multiple war crimes in connection with the 2017 stabbing death of an ISIS detainee in Iraq.  Task & Purpose Editor, Paul Szoldra attended the Article 32 hearing and explains how this is not a clear-cut case. And we'll hear from a Special Forces veteran who describes the fine line between being a war hero and a criminal.

Despite the darkness of combat, there always seems to be moments of levity that surface from time to time. Paul Szoldra, whether he believes it or not, is a master at finding those moments. Whether it was Marine boot camp, or the unforgiving landscape of Afghanistan, Szoldra found humor to get him through the boredom, frustration, and nervous anticipation of combat. A near miss from an IED blast that most certainly would have taken his life, was all that was needed to make Szoldra all-too aware of the horrific realities of combat. But none of the darkness, including life-altering and life-ending IEDs, would have been overcome without humor. And so Paul Szoldra eventually left the Marine Corps and started the “Duffel Blog,” an online military satire publication that has seen over one million unique readers each month. The Duffel Blog has been praised by everyone from Defense Secretary Mattis, to former Pentagon spokesman George Little, and The Onion’s founding editor Scott Dikkers! Check it out on this rather lighthearted episode of HAZARD GROUND! www.paulszoldra.com | www.duffelblog.com | www.taskandpurpose.com/author/paulszoldra2/ This episode is also brought to you by our latest sponsor, Knife Country USA.  Knife Country USA has the largest selection of knives, cutlery and accessories on the Internet. With over 30,000 models from 500+ manufacturers, Knife Country USA is CONFIDENT they have the perfect item for you. In addition to a tremendous selection, no other company can beat Knife Country USA’s commitment to exceptional customer service – their owner personally guarantees it. Go to our website, hazardground.com, and click on the Knife Country USA banner on our Sponsors page. Then enter coupon code: “HAZARD1” at checkout to get 15% off your entire order. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening…Spread the word, tell a friend!!

Donald Trump's suggestion that the military should have a division called the 'Space Force' has Chaps thirsty to re-enlist. Chaps and Cons roast PFC RadioBren for being young and dumb. Kate's Corner is about Women's History Month and she's treatin' herself. Chaps and Kate interview Duffel Blog founder Paul Szoldra about founding the military's version of The Onion, and more. 

In this episode of the Mandatory Fun podcast, Blake speaks with Marine veteran and "Terminal Lance" creator Max Uriarte about his newest projects and other current events. Related: 'Terminal Lance' creator talks about the Marine Corps and the future of his comic "When I first started 'Terminal Lance' I was convinced I was going to get my sh*t pushed in," Max humorously explains. "I knew I was going to get in trouble. I was waiting for that phone call." Soon, Max was releasing hundreds of “Terminal Lance” comics covering a wide range of topics, including military customs, the most popular (and the most disgusting) MREs, long-distance relationships, and other aspects of life in the Corps. His latest book "Terminal Lance Ultimate Omnibus" delivers the complete collection of Abe's shenanigans. It features over 500 serialized comics published on terminallance.com, with additional comics previously published only on the Marine Corps Times newspaper, and new, never before published comics. The Omnibus will also include Uriarte's signature blog entries and previously unpublished bonus material. The "Terminal Lance Ultimate Omnibus" hardcover book will be available April 24, 2018. We also discussed Uriarte's new podcast "After Action," a show about national security, military life, and other random bull—t, according to Uriarte. It's co-hosted with Paul Szoldra, the founder and editor-in-chief of the popular military satire site Duffel Blog. You can listen to After Action on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn. Uriarte joined the Marine Corps in 2006 as a 0351 Marine Assaultman and was stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Uriarte deployed to Iraq twice with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom between 2007 and 2009. During Uriarte's four years of enlistment in the Corps, he served as SMAW Gunner, Team Leader, Squad Leader, .50Cal Gunner, Combat Photographer, and a Combat Artist. In 2010, Uriarte started the hit comic strip "Terminal Lance," which soon became the single most popular comic strip in the military. In 2016, Uriarte released the world's first graphic novel about Iraq, written and illustrated by an Iraq veteran, called "The White Donkey: Terminal Lance." The "White Donkey" was independently published in February 2016 and was a massive success. Within 72 hours of its release, it was picked up by publisher Little, Brown & Company for smash publication on April 19th, 2016. Hosted By: Blake Stilwell: Air Force veteran and Managing Editor Tim Kirkpatrick: Navy veteran and Editorial Coordinator Orvelin Valle (AKA O.V.): Navy veteran and Podcast Producer  

This week Radha, Loren, and Erin drink hot toddies and reluctantly dig into the newest Marine Corps scandal. They also explore growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and Europe with a brief "missiles: big, medium, and small" explainer; debate the wisdom of loosening counter-terrorism policies while gutting American soft power (aka, Is it always a good time to kill bad guys?); and exorcise the bogeyman of the deep state. Stick around for pop culture digestif. Readings: Marine Scandal as reported byTask and Purpose in 2014 Paul Szoldra on the Marine scandal in Business Insider NYT on Chinese response to South Korea Hayes Brown on Turkey and the Netherlands in Buzzfeed (see also Michael Crowley) Loren Schulman on the Deep State in Politico (see also David Remnick) Erin Simpson and Max Fisher on Trump’s use of force On Get Out and Slavery On How Buffy Transformed TV Music: “Jennifer Lawrence,” by Future Teens Produced by Tré Hester

This week Radha, Loren, and Erin drink hot toddies and reluctantly dig into the newest Marine Corps scandal. They also explore growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula and Europe with a brief "missiles: big, medium, and small" explainer; debate the wisdom of loosening counter-terrorism policies while gutting American soft power (aka, Is it always a good time to kill bad guys?); and exorcise the bogeyman of the deep state. Stick around for pop culture digestif. Readings: Marine Scandal as reported byTask and Purpose in 2014 Paul Szoldra on the Marine scandal in Business Insider NYT on Chinese response to South Korea Hayes Brown on Turkey and the Netherlands in Buzzfeed (see also Michael Crowley) Loren Schulman on the Deep State in Politico (see also David Remnick) Erin Simpson and Max Fisher on Trump’s use of force On Get Out and Slavery On How Buffy Transformed TV Music: “Jennifer Lawrence,” by Future Teens Produced by Tré Hester

GallantFew, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing Veteran unemployment, homelessness and suicide. Today's show is a two-fer! 1st scheduled guest is Miyoko Hikiji.  Miyoko is an Iowa native who served as an active duty soldier from 1995-98.  She was a supply clerk and armorer in Air Defense Artillery, stationed at Fort Polk LA and Fort Bliss TX.  She returned home after completing her initial enlistment, joined the Iowa Army National Guard and deployed as a truck driver with the 2133rd Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Miyoko completed over 70 supply convoy, security and raid missions throughout the northwest quadrant of Iraq.  Simultaneously she worked as the unit correspondant and administrative sergeant.  Miyoko earned two B.S. degrees from Iowa State University in 2004 - journalism and mass communication and psychology.  Her war memoir All I Could Be:  My Story as a Woman Warrior in Iraq wll be released in May thorugh History Publishing. Follow her on Twitter: @MHikiji   Second scheduled guest is Paul Szoldra, the Founder of The Duffel Blog.  Paul Szoldra is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, graduate of the University of Tampa, Masters candidate at the University of South Florida, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Duffel Blog, co-creator of a 3-year old named Jason, and according to his mother, "the most wonderful person on the entire planet."