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ON TIME, ON TARGET: Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.

Episode 616: Jepp Depatie, JTF2 Sniper and Founder of The Special Forces Experience

Jepp Depatie, JTF2 Sniper and Founder of The Special Forces Experience

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Jeff Depatie, a former sniper/assaulter with Joint Task Force 2, the tier 1 solution of the Canadian Armed Forces comparable to SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force. JTF2 famously holds the record for the longest confirmed kill at 3,540 meters. Jeff is the founder of The Special Forces Experience […]

Episode 616 - Sep 30

Episode 615: Ethan Chorin, Author and Former Diplomat to Libya

Ethan Chorin, Author and Former Diplomat to Libya

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Ethan Chorin, a former diplomat posted to Libya during the 2012 Benghazi attack. This single catastrophe continues to have far-reaching effects on the domestic and foreign policy of the US and Ethan shares his account of the events prior to the attack and its aftermath. He gives an insider’s […]

Episode 615 - Sep 19

Episode 614: James Rife and Craig Reed, Military Historians and Authors

James Rife and Craig Reed, Military Historians and Authors

On this week’s podcast, Rad features James Rife and Craig Reed, both military historians and published authors. James discusses the tense geopolitical history between Ukraine and Russia going back a thousand years that laid the foundations for the invasion happening today. Meanwhile, Craig analyzes the backbreaking mistakes that Russia has made thus far which has […]

Episode 614 - Sep 12

Episode 613: Anthony Stephen Malone, Paratrooper, CIA Agent, and Author

Anthony Stephen Malone, Paratrooper, CIA Agent, and Author

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Anthony Stephen Malone, a former Paratrooper in the British Army and former CIA operator in Afghanistan. He is the host of The Patriot Show, as well as the author of 4 books, including the Honour Bound series and his latest release called Hostage/Evacuation which details his capture by the […]

Episode 613 - Sep 02

Episode 612: MSG John “Mad Dog” B. Melson, Marine, National Guard, and Cancer Survivor

MSG John “Mad Dog” B. Melson, Marine, National Guard, and Cancer Survivor

In this podcast, Rad features Master Sergeant John “Mad Dog” B. Melson, who served 3 years in the USMC and almost 17 years in the Army National Guard. After his service in the Marines and in the wake of 9/11, John tried to enlist again but found out that he had a tumor in his […]

Episode 612 - Aug 24

Episode 611: Gary Weaving, Former Royal Engineer and Founder of Forgotten Veterans UK

Gary Weaving, Former Royal Engineer and Founder of Forgotten Veterans UK

On this podcast, Rad features Gary Weaving, Founder and CEO of Forgotten Veterans United Kingdom (FVUK). A former Royal Engineer who served in Afghanistan, he started the charity in 2016 following his medical discharge from the British Army. Failure to get a correct diagnosis of his physical injuries led him to spiral down, abuse substances, […]

Episode 611 - Aug 19

Episode 610: Paul R. Bruno, Early Jeep Historian and Author

Paul R. Bruno, Early Jeep Historian and Author

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Paul R. Bruno who has spent twenty years studying and writing about the early history of Jeep. He discusses the genesis of this iconic vehicle and its legendary ability to perform in basically any environment. Paul tells the story of a little-known car manufacturer called Bantam and how, in […]

Episode 610 - Aug 05

Episode 609: MSG. (ret) H. Max “Mad Max” Mullen, Ranger Hall of Famer

MSG. (ret) H. Max “Mad Max” Mullen, Ranger Hall of Famer

In this episode, Rad welcomes Master Sergeant (MSG, Ret) Howard “Mad Max” Mullen Jr., a 2013 Ranger Hall of Fame inductee among a long list of other achievements in the Army. A 26-year veteran, he was one of the most dynamic Ranger instructors to serve during the 1980s and early 1990s. Max recalls his legendary […]

Episode 609 - Aug 01

Episode 608: Charles Cunningham, MP, State Trooper, and Retired FBI Agent: Part 2

Charles Cunningham, MP, State Trooper, and Retired FBI Agent: Part 2

In this episode, Rad welcomes back Charles Cunningham, a former military policeman in the Air Force, a local police officer, PA State Trooper, and a retired FBI Agent. He continues to story of David James Lindsey’s trial and how one warrant officer systematically discredits every single one of Lindsey’s war medal claims. David was found […]

Episode 608 - Jul 22

Episode 607: Charles Cunningham, MP, State Trooper, and Retired FBI Agent: Part 1

Charles Cunningham, MP, State Trooper, and Retired FBI Agent: Part 1

On this week’s podcast, Rad welcomes Charles Cunningham who is a former military policeman in the Air Force, a local police officer, PA State Trooper, and a retired FBI Agent. He shares the amazing case of David James Lindsey, a bemedalled former Marine, Army NCO, and war hero, who ends up becoming a cocaine dealer […]

Episode 607 - Jul 15

Episode 606: Ret. Maj. Fred Galvin, Marine Recon and Author of ‘A Few Bad Men’

Ret. Maj. Fred Galvin, Marine Recon and Author of ‘A Few Bad Men’

On this podcast, Rad welcomes Maj. Fred Galvin who served as commanding officer of the first unit that MARSOC deployed to combat in Afghanistan. He is the author of A Few Bad Men and he shares the chilling story of being ambushed by a car bomb and being framed for war crimes they did not […]

Episode 606 - Jul 08

Episode 605: Green Beret Horseman Mark Nutsch and Bestselling Author Jim DeFelice

Green Beret Horseman Mark Nutsch and Bestselling Author Jim DeFelice

On this week’s podcast, Rad welcomes Mark Nutsch and Jim DeFelice. Mark served as a Green Beret and led one of the first Special Forces teams into Afghanistan after 9/11. Mark was trained in unconventional warfare, from using foreign weapons to adapting to riding on horseback. He recalls an amazing scene of their local allies […]

Episode 605 - Jul 01

Episode 604: Brad Thor, Author of Rising Tiger and Former DHS Red Cell Unit Member

Brad Thor, Author of Rising Tiger and Former DHS Red Cell Unit Member

On this week’s podcast, Rad welcomes back Brad Thor, a former member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 21 books, including his latest thriller called Rising Tiger. Brad discusses how in-depth he went to get every detail right, from getting the military ranks […]

Episode 604 - Jun 26

Episode 603: The SOFREP Author’s Interview With Brandon Webb and John David Mann, Special Guest Brad Thor. Moderator Sean Spoonts

The SOFREP Author’s Interview With Brandon Webb and John David Mann, Special Guest Brad Thor. Moderator Sean Spoonts

On this special episode, SOFREP’s Editor-in-Chief Sean Spoonts features Brad Thor, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, former member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, and sought-after keynote speaker on future terrorist threats. They are joined by Brandon Webb, SOFREP’s publisher, former Navy SEAL sniper, and himself an author of a […]

Episode 603 - Jun 20

Episode 602: Cameron Hanes, Backcountry Bowhunter, Author of Endure

Cameron Hanes, Backcountry Bowhunter, Author of Endure

In this episode, Rad features Cameron Hanes, endurance athlete, backcountry bowhunter, owner of Keep Hammering, and author of the bestselling book Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering. Cameron shares his passion for bowhunting and the hard work and intentionality needed to become the ultimate predator. He discusses the deep respect he has […]

Episode 602 - Jun 18

Episode 601: Connor “The Controller” Matthews, USAF Combat Controller, MMA Featherweight

Connor “The Controller” Matthews, USAF Combat Controller, MMA Featherweight

On this podcast, Rad interviews Connor “The Controller” Matthews, former Air Force combat controller and current MMA featherweight holding a 5-0 professional record. He shares the high-risk job of combat controllers, including performing HALO and HAHO jumps, and the need to be a strong runner and swimmer to survive this role. Connor talks about the […]

Episode 601 - Jun 09

Episode 600: Mike Lamonica, USAF CMSgt and Bronze Star Medalist

Mike Lamonica, USAF CMSgt and Bronze Star Medalist

On this week’s podcast, Rad interviews Mike Lamonica, Chief Master Sergeant who retired as Chief Enlisted Manager for the 720th Special Tactics Group at the Air Force and current Vice President of Architecture and Engineering for Optiv. Mike recalls his missions as a combat controller and the extreme danger of his job and talks about […]

Episode 600 - Jun 05

Episode 599: Jesse Gould, Army Ranger, and Founder of the Heroic Hearts Project

Jesse Gould, Army Ranger, and Founder of the Heroic Hearts Project

On this podcast, Rad interviews Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project, Army Ranger veteran, and psychedelic therapy advocate. Jesse talks about the modalities of psychedelic treatment, its benefits for neurogenesis, and how it can bring controlled chaos to your mind to reset it. Jesse talks about his deployments to Afghanistan and his realization […]

Episode 599 - May 20

Episode 598: Dr. Martin Polanco, Founder of The Mission Within & Michael Higgs, Veteran, SEAL Master

Dr. Martin Polanco, Founder of The Mission Within & Michael Higgs, Veteran, SEAL Master

On this week’s podcast, Rad interviews The Mission Within Founder Dr. Martin Polanco and Director of Operations Michael Higgs, who was also Command Master Chief of a SEAL team and a 30-year veteran. Cognitive damage is the reality for many veterans and psychedelic treatment is a stigmatized solution to regaining what had been lost in […]

Episode 598 - May 16

Episode 597: Ricardo Perez, Former Army Sniper, Scientist, and Author

Ricardo Perez, Former Army Sniper, Scientist, and Author

On this week’s podcast, Rad interviews Ricardo Perez, former US Army sniper, author of Born To Fail: Embrace Hardship To Forge Your Warrior Spirit, and current research scientist at the University of Washington Department of Virology. He shares his deployment in Kandahar, from carrying around a 50-cal sniper rifle to documenting everything he could through […]

Episode 597 - May 07

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