Episode 628: Mike Lahiff, Former Seal Team 4 Operator and CEO of ZeroEyes

Mike Lahiff is a former Seal Team 4 operator and the Co-Founder and CEO of ZeroEyes, the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform with US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. He shares how he was not the best student as he dropped out to enlist, but that becoming a SEAL was the […]

Episode 627: Stephen Hunter, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author of ‘The Bullet Garden’

Stephen Hunter is the film critic of the Washington Post, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and the author behind Shooter. He talks about his latest book The Bullet Garden which features Earl Swagger undertaking a top-secret secret mission in the deadly German sniper-controlled hills of Normandy. From creating a symphony of action, mystery, and intrigue, Stephen […]

Episode 626: Jeff Kirkham, Former Green Beret and Co-Author of Black Autumn

Jeff is a former Green Beret who served for 28 years and is the co-author of the Black Autumn series of books. He talks about his books as a way to get people emergency preparedness-minded and how reality and fiction collide in the recent cartel violence seen in Mexico. Jeff shares how specialized nurse practitioners […]

Episode 620: Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, Former Army Ranger and Hollywood Actor

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former Army Ranger who served 3 combat deployments with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Now in Hollywood, Rocco is known for Range 15, Mayans M.C., the MBest11x YouTube channel, and the Vinny Roc podcast.  He digs into the parallels between the military and […]

Episode 622: John Winn Miller, Author of “The Hunt for the Peggy C”

On this week’s episode, Rad features John Winn Miller, award-winning investigative reporter, editor, publisher, screenwriter, indie movie producer, and novelist who wrote The Hunt for the Peggy C. He shares how a dream served as the inspiration for the book and the in-depth research he needed to do to get even the smallest details of […]

Episode 621: David Bellavia, The Iraq War’s Sole Medal of Honor Recipient

On this week’s special feature for Veteran’s Day, Rad features David Bellavia, the sole Medal of Honor recipient for the Iraq war. He is recognized for his legendary heroism in Fallujah. Now living the war for the rest of his life, he felt it his duty to tell the story of brotherhood between him and […]

Episode 619: Daril Fannin, Former Army Medic and Hollywood Actor and Producer

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Darril Fannin, a former US Army medic who left after 9 years to pursue a career in film. He recalls his hyper-conservative roots in the United Pentecostal Church which taught him about love for neighbor, a lesson that he has brought with him throughout the years.  Darril digs into […]

Episode 618: Jack Goodwin, Former British Army Trainer and Boxing Referee

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Jack Goodwin, a 25-year veteran of the British Army where he served as a physical trainer and is now a highly sought-after boxing referee. He shares his journey which started when he joined the Army at 16 years old and his growth in the Army Physical Training Corps. His […]

Episode 617: Peter Shinkle, Author of Uniting America

On this week’s podcast, Rad features Peter Shinkle, author of Uniting America. The years preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor saw the unification of Democrats and Republicans under the administration of FDR. This potentially catastrophic political move was embraced by the general public who felt that now was the time to prepare for inevitable war. […]