Former Green Beret and SMU Operator | David Carmichael | Ep. 412

David Carmichael joins us to discuss his memoir Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar, tracing his life from growing up in missionary communities across West Africa to surviving abusive boarding schools and eventually finding his way into the U.S. Army. He breaks down his path through 5th Special Forces Group, the old Q Course, Somalia, HUMINT work, Korea, and the mindset that shaped a career spent largely out of the spotlight.Grab David's book here:https://a.co/d/0aAJUNtFGhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 00:51 — Growing up as a missionary kid in West Africa03:18 — Life near Timbuktu: mud huts, no electricity, and isolation04:17 — Sent to boarding school at six years old07:10 — Abuse, censorship, and surviving missionary boarding schools10:26 — Returning home, moving schools, and culture shock in America13:16 — Leaving strict religion behind and joining the Army15:01 — Chasing Special Forces and finding a path into 5th Group20:48 — The old Q Course, Camp Mackall, and earning the Green Beret24:09 — Somalia MTT: training local forces after the Soviets left28:29 — Selection, HUMINT training, and becoming a military “Grey Man”34:26 — Family life, Korea, Panmunjom, and dealing with North Koreans44:42 — DCI award, retirement, and choosing family over promotion48:27 — Building a scuba and military gear business after the Army52:03 — Reconnecting with family and lessons from his father54:31 — Writing Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar58:15 — Business lessons, honesty, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

The guys break down the latest chaos in the Iran war, from the shaky “ceasefire” and Strait of Hormuz tanker stops to drone strikes, air defense gaps, and the global economic fallout. They also dig into the reported Israeli base in Iraq, covert action options, whether the U.S. goal is a non-nuclear Iran or regime change, and how China and Russia could exploit the crisis.The episode also covers Ukraine’s growing edge against Russia, drone warfare lessons the West still needs to absorb, and Iran’s internet control through “white SIM cards” and regime-monitored access.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start00:31 — Iran “ceasefire,” tanker stops, UAE strikes, and Project Freedom fallout04:17 — Middle East air defense gaps and the drone threat allies are worried about06:05 — Why Patriot and THAAD struggle against cheap Iranian drones08:20 — The hidden global economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis10:37 — Israel’s reported base in Iraq and the sovereignty debate14:09 — Preemptive self-defense, international law, and Israel’s Iraq history15:38 — Iran war endgame: Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a tougher JCPOA20:42 — Why the Trump administration’s Iran diplomacy looks stuck22:58 — Right-wing pressure on Trump to resume the war24:00 — Covert action, regime change, and arming Iranian opposition groups29:06 — Non-nuclear Iran vs. regime change: what is the actual U.S. goal?31:51 — U.S. intelligence gaps, Israeli HUMINT, and the Iran collection problem37:11 — Trump-Xi summit: China’s leverage over Iran and the U.S.41:04 — Russia’s drone support to Iran and the growing Ukraine-Iran link44:59 — Ukraine turns the tide and trolls Putin’s Victory Day parade50:05 — Drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and why the West needs to catch up51:59 — Iran’s “white SIM cards,” internet control, and regime surveillance54:15 — Could a U.S.-backed satellite internet network break Iran’s information blockade?01:01:00 — Whitefish Security Summit, books, Patreon, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Former Navy SEAL Joe Taverner joins us to discuss his career from joining the Navy before 9/11 to deployments in the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS. He breaks down hunting Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga, working with Polish GROM in Baghdad, the Battle of Najaf, and the 2016 Battle of Tel Skuf where Charlie Keating was killed in action.This episode also covers leadership after loss, how the SEAL Teams evolved during the GWOT, and Joe’s current work in directed energy weapons, laser defense, and counter-drone technology.https://www.aureliussystems.com/Today's Sponsor:Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start01:08 — Joining the Navy in 1999 and choosing the SEAL Teams03:31 — 9/11 during workups and the war becoming real05:31 — First deployment: the Philippines, Zamboanga, and Abu Sayyaf10:27 — Hunting Abu Sabaya and the boat interdiction mission13:24 — From pre-9/11 FID missions to real combat deployments16:41 — Iraq 2004: working with Polish GROM in Baghdad19:46 — The Battle of Najaf and fighting through urban combat24:04 — Iraq 2007: Haditha, partner forces, and the SEAL Teams evolving31:10 — Afghanistan 2009: Khost, partner forces, and the CIA base attack36:08 — Afghanistan 2014: the Tangi Valley, firefights, and tribal realities40:12 — Iraq 2016: Mosul, ISIS, and the Battle of Tel Skuf48:43 — Charlie Keating killed in action and the medevac under fire51:13 — Leading after loss: keeping the platoon focused after Charlie’s death01:04:52 — Transitioning out of the military and finding the next mission01:07:13 — Directed energy weapons, laser defense, and the future of counter-drone warfare01:20:31 — TBI, veteran recovery programs, Home Base, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Former NSA and CIA analyst Alma Katsu joins us to discuss her career in intelligence, from the analog era of NSA and early hacking programs to CIA work on social media, disinformation, and emerging technology. She also breaks down how real intelligence work differs from Hollywood spy fiction, and how her experiences shaped novels like Black Vault and her upcoming book on Havana Syndrome.This episode also digs into Iraq War planning, the failure of Phase Four strategy, AI, propaganda, tech regulation, and the challenges women faced inside the intelligence community.Check out Alma's books here:⬇️https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alma-Katsu/author/B004FRX5WO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1778022974&sr=8-3&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=7dde9421-b9aa-439f-b0ce-7413359f4d42GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 01:34 — Writing spy fiction after a career at NSA and CIA05:02 — Real spies, “Slow Horses,” and the myth of James Bond07:15 — From aspiring writer to accidentally joining NSA10:56 — Starting as an NSA analyst and learning the intelligence world13:51 — NSA before computers: analog intel, index cards, and the digital transition16:53 — Inside one of NSA’s first hacking teams22:13 — Building the CIA’s early social media intelligence program31:08 — AI, propaganda, and the collapse of trust in open-source information39:44 — Iraq War planning and the failure of Phase Four strategy54:23 — Leaving NSA for CIA after the Patriot Act era01:00:02 — Secret backchannels, Havana Syndrome, and real incidents behind the novels01:21:19 — CIA publishing battles, pre-publication review, and returning to NSA01:36:34 — Substack, viewer questions, NSA vs. CIA culture, and final thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

This episode features a deep discussion on current geopolitical tensions, military strategies, and U.S. foreign policy, with insights from experts on Iran, NATO, and U.S. military operations. The conversation covers recent military actions, legislative challenges, and regional alliances, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of global security.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 Start05:54 Critique of Military Policy and Leadership11:48 War Powers and Congressional Authority17:58 Resumption of Military Activity and Regional Dynamics23:54 Iran's Economic Resilience and Military Strategy29:53 Influence of Think Tanks and Diplomatic Strategies38:25 Understanding Iran's Strategic Position40:59 Iran's Asymmetric Warfare Tactics45:20 Potential Iranian Responses to US Military Actions49:04 The Role of the National Security Council52:58 US Military Presence in Europe and Its ImplicationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Combat veteran Ryan O'Leary joins us to discuss his journey from the Army National Guard to fighting alongside Kurdish forces against ISIS in Iraq, working with Iranian Kurdish insurgent groups, and later experiencing the war in Ukraine firsthand. Ryan breaks down the realities of insurgency warfare, Kurdish resistance movements, and why modern conflicts are being transformed by drones, surveillance, and battlefield transparency.This episode also dives into the future of warfare, the limits of regime change, corruption inside war zones, and what Western militaries still fail to understand about modern combat.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"Good Ranchers ⬇️https://www.goodranchers.com/Get $25 off your first order with the code "HOUSE"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 01:25 — Growing up in Iowa and joining the Army National Guard03:25 — Iraq deployment: FOB security and disillusionment with the war04:20 — Afghanistan in RC Pactia: first firefights and combat patrols05:45 — Ambushed on day one and surviving RPG attacks08:50 — Why Afghanistan felt minor compared to later wars in Kurdistan and Ukraine09:35 — Going AWOL to fight ISIS with the Kurds in Iraq11:40 — Watching U.S. airstrikes outside Erbil as ISIS closed in13:20 — Joining the Peshmerga with almost no process or paperwork15:00 — Fighting across Iraq with Kurdish and Iranian Kurdish units16:20 — The Kurdish-Iraqi civil war around Kirkuk explained18:40 — Taking tank fire from Iraqi Abrams tanks during the fighting21:10 — Mortar teams, ATGMs, and chaos on the Kirkuk front24:00 — Kurdish independence, Kirkuk oil, and Iran’s role in the conflict27:00 — U.S. weapons ending up with Iranian-backed militias and PMUs29:00 — Meeting Iranian Kurdish fighters and deciding to work with them32:10 — Living in the Qandil Mountains with Kurdish insurgents34:20 — Kurdish separatism, Mahabad, and dreams of independence39:10 — Life with Iranian Kurds: morale, culture, and surviving in the mountains41:45 — Learning insurgency warfare from the inside43:20 — Why insurgencies are nearly impossible to defeat47:55 — Could Iranian Kurds actually help overthrow Tehran?53:20 — Why regime change in Iran was always unrealistic01:02:00 — Early Ukraine war experiences and how drones changed everything01:14:30 — FPV drones, trench warfare, and why modern combat is now transparent01:28:00 — What Western militaries still don’t understand about drone warfare01:40:30 — Surviving artillery, drone drops, and constant surveillance in Ukraine01:55:00 — Why infantry movement is becoming nearly impossible on the modern battlefield02:07:00 — Foreign fighters in Ukraine: motivations, strengths, and problems02:18:00 — Corruption, logistics, and the reality behind the Ukrainian war effort02:31:00 — Lessons from Iraq, Kurdistan, and Ukraine for future U.S. wars02:42:30 — China, Taiwan, and how drones could reshape the Pacific battlefield02:54:00 — Why small units and adaptability matter more than ever03:05:00 — The psychological toll of nonstop drone surveillance and attrition warfare03:15:30 — Final thoughts on the future of warfare and where conflict is headingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

original airdate 11/4/22Chad McCoy served in the Air Force for over 22 years, 18 of which with the 24th STS. (24th Special Tactics Squadron). Chad has been on 17 deployments the majority of which with JSOC and earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Check out Chad here:Foxtrot3http://Foxtrot3.comLifeLine Rescue Tools https://lifelinerescuetools.com/Firestorm Labshttps://www.launchfirestorm.com/Subscribe to our Patreon! 👇https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse00:00 — Start 01:20 — Growing up in Hawaii and chasing the special operations dream08:30 — Pararescue history: Korea, Vietnam, and saving pilots under fire11:00 — CCTs, PJs, JTACs, and how Air Force Special Tactics works14:30 — Inside 24th STS: JSOC support, combat rescue, and tier-one assets21:00 — 9/11 in Okinawa and trying to get into the war24:20 — Trying out for 24th STS and puking through selection27:30 — U-2 pilot rescue in Korea and recovering classified gear34:00 — PJ pipeline: water confidence, scuba, Airborne, SOCM, and Green Team48:00 — First real gunfight and learning lethal decision-making53:00 — Humanity in war: prisoners, ethics, and combat medicine58:30 — Back-to-back Iraq and Afghanistan deployments01:05:00 — Heavy casualties, compartmentalization, and refusing to process trauma01:17:30 — Captain Phillips, Somali pirates, and maritime missions01:25:00 — Safe houses, low-vis work, and the “non-sexy” side of SOF01:35:00 — Tier-one medics, Navy vs. Army units, and staying sharp01:44:30 — Running Green Team and learning a different kind of leadership01:53:30 — How selection changed: diversity of thought and building better operators01:56:00 — Losing GWOT experience and preparing for the next fight02:00:00 — Innovation, failure, and why the military struggles to adapt02:07:30 — Army vs. Navy tier-one culture and mission differences02:10:00 — Special Reconnaissance, AFSOC’s future, and contested environments02:16:00 — Retirement, depression, and losing purpose after the military02:18:00 — Building a low-cost cruise missile after leaving SOF02:25:00 — Life after combat and why conventional troops deserve more respect02:34:45 — Veteran mental health, VA failures, and alternative treatments02:38:00 — Closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

We break down the latest on the Iran conflict, the stalled diplomacy, and why the Strait of Hormuz has become Tehran’s most powerful bargaining chip. We dig into whether the U.S. or Israel would actually resume military operations, how Iran’s internal power struggle is shifting toward harder IRGC control, and what that means for any future nuclear deal.This episode also covers the War Powers Act, covert action options, Hezbollah’s future in Lebanon, and why Washington may be heading toward a long and painful strategic stalemate.Mars Men⬇️For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start 01:30 — Strait of Hormuz, stalled diplomacy, and where the Iran war stands, VBSS operations, maritime blockade, and U.S. pressure on Iran03:40 — Why diplomacy matters more than “mowing the grass” militarily06:00 — Why a new Iran nuclear deal must be better than the 2015 JCPOA08:40 — Inside Iran’s political factions: moderates, reformists, and hardliners10:30 — Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC, and why the regime may be getting worse12:00 — Does anyone actually want military operations to restart?15:40 — The Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s new “nuclear weapon”18:00 — Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the push to break Iran’s regional proxy network24:00 — Trump’s political problem: can he accept compromise with Iran?27:40 — War Powers Act, Congress, and whether the U.S. can legally keep fighting30:20 — Using the Iraq AUMF and “self-defense” to justify more strikes38:20 — What’s really happening in the Strait of Hormuz right now39:30 — U.S. intelligence collection inside Iran and the regime power struggle43:00 — Covert action, influence ops, and what the U.S. should be doing quietly46:00 — Who should the U.S. actually negotiate with inside Iran?50:00 — Can Vahidi remove rivals and sabotage any nuclear agreement?52:20 — If bombing resumes, is Vahidi target number one?53:00 — Red Sox collapse, Whitefish Security Summit, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Former British intelligence officer Julian Fisher joins us to break down the real world of espionage, from MI6 tradecraft and denied-area operations to private intelligence work across Africa and conflict zones like Congo and Sierra Leone. He shares how intelligence officers build cover, recruit allies, and survive dangerous situations where a single decision can mean life or death.Grab Julien's book here:https://a.co/d/02yafSL6https://julesfisher.com/https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-fisher-67161920?trk=public_post_feed-actor-nameToday's Sponsors:Spies Lies & Nukes Conference⬇️https://www.spiesliesnukes.com/Use the code "teamhouse" at checkout for an exclusive offerGhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Wild Alaskan Company⬇️https://wildalaskan.com/HOUSE Get $35 off your first order!For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 01:00 — British intelligence, MI6, and the Official Secrets Act05:20 — Childhood in Birmingham, family tragedy, and early hardship11:30 — The Iranian nurse who taught Julian the power of allies15:00 — Getting into Oxford and building social capital20:00 — Winston Churchill’s grandson and learning influence early27:20 — City of London finance, class, and becoming a chameleon35:30 — Leaving finance for British intelligence38:00 — Iraq War intelligence, David Kelly, and resigning on principle45:30 — Moving into private intelligence and corporate security49:00 — Tim Spicer, Sandline, Sierra Leone, and private military myths55:00 — Head of Africa: Congo, mining clients, and ground-truth intel59:50 — AK-47 in Kinshasa: using cover to survive01:28:45 — Somalia, a mortar attack, and surviving by minutes01:46:15 — How Think Like a Spy turns tradecraft into leadership lessons01:51:40 — Final thoughts, book info, and where to find JulienBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

original airdate 4/1/24Support the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jeff Man is a respected Information Security expert, advisor, evangelist, and co-host on Paul’s Security Weekly and Tribe of Hackers. He is currently serving in a Consulting/Advisory role for Online Business Systems. Jeff had over 37 years of experience working in all aspects of computer, network, and information security, including cryptography, risk management, vulnerability analysis, compliance assessment, forensic analysis and penetration testing. He is a certified NSA Cryptanalyst and he previously held security research, management and product development roles with the National Security Agency, the DoD and private-sector enterprises. He was also part of the first penetration testing “red team” at NSA. For the past 20 years, Jeff has been a pen tester, security architect, consultant, QSA, and PCI SME, providing consulting and advisory services to many of the nation’s best known companies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.