Episodes 74
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.

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Recoverable Systems Are The Future of Drone Warfare: Jeff Wright

Mar 04, 2026 44m

Jeff Wright is the Founder and CEO, SplashOne Robotics, the world’s first technology company to develop and dominate low-altitude air superiority. About Drone Wars Firestorm Studios brings you The…

Data Overload Can Be Deadly: Jackie Barbieri

Feb 25, 2026 30m

Jackie Barbieri is the CEO and co-founder of WhiteSpace, a defense tech company applying advanced AI to real-world national security and operational challenges.  Her work bridges AI, defense…

Stanford Dropout Turned AI Founder at 20: Jarren Reid

Feb 18, 2026 30m

Jarren Reid is the CEO and Co-Founder of Usul, an AI platform that helps companies win government contracts across 60+ nations. Its goal is to build a global marketplace for governments to buy…

The AI Arms Race with China: Andy Markoff

Feb 11, 2026 42m

Andy Markoff is a former Special Operations Officer in the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, and currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Smack Technologies, which uses deep reinforcement learning and machine…

Ukraine Has the BEST Drones in the World: Lito Part IV

Feb 04, 2026 37m

Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California,…

Arriving On the Frontlines of Ukraine: Lito Part II

Feb 04, 2026 25m

Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California,…

How He Ended Up Fighting in Ukraine: Lito Part I

Feb 04, 2026 24m

Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California,…

Combat Drone Pilot in Ukraine Speaks Out: Lito Part III

Feb 04, 2026 32m

Lito Villanueva is a U.S. Air Force veteran, a communications specialist, and was most recently a combat drone pilot in Ukraine. Born in the Philippines and raised in a military family in California,…

A Century of Drone Wars: Most Prominent Shifts in UAV Combat History

Jan 28, 2026 22m

This episode dives into the most prominent shifts in the combat history of UAVs. Dan covers UAV tech from the following eras:  Radio-Controlled Aerial Weapons (WWI 1917). Reconnaissance UAVs (Cold…

Becoming a Marine Raider Post 9/11: Mike Sims Part I

Jan 21, 2026 22m

Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This episode covers:  9/11 moment…

The West’s New Defense Marketplace: Mike Sims Part II

Jan 21, 2026 26m

Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This convo covers:  Why China…

Taiwan’s Strategy and Scaling Tech for Modern Conflict: Ellen Chang Part II

Jan 08, 2026 28m

Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace.She served…

Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen Chang Part I

Jan 08, 2026 23m

Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains.She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace.She served…

Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy

Dec 31, 2025 29m

Chad McCoy is a Co-Founder and the Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm Labs. He’s a Special Operations Veteran and retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force’s 24th Special Tactics…

Most Viral Drone Moments of 2025

Dec 24, 2025 15m

Dan reacts to his 12 most viral drone moments on LinkedIn of 2025. Check out his top posts below:12. Counter UAS Fishing11. Chinese Robo-Cop Drone10. Counter UAS Fishing Nets9. Autonomous Aerial…

3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr

Dec 17, 2025 25m

Joslyn Tarr is a seasoned UAS engineering leader with deep expertise in aircraft development and systems engineering. She’s worked for several defense companies including Kratos and General Atomics,…

Jamie Dimon Drops a Bombshell for U.S. Defense: Dan Reacts

Dec 10, 2025 8m

Jamie Dimon is the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, a global financial services firm with assets of $3.2 trillion and operations worldwide. He’s been one of the most influential voices on Wall Street for the…

S22E32 The Truth About Being a Defense Entrepreneur: Larsen Jenson Part II

Dec 04, 2025 28m

Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense.Their convo covers:- Founders must thrive in discomfort.- Startup failure in the U.S.…

S2E32 America’s Defense Tech Revolution: Larsen Jenson Part I

Dec 03, 2025 23m

Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense.They dive into:- Founding one of the first defense tech VCs before anyone in Silicon…

Defense Tech Founder Reacts to Palmer Luckey on Rogan

Nov 26, 2025 11m

Founder of Anduril, Palmer Luckey recently appeared on the #1 podcast in the world, the Joe Rogan Experience.Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, Dan Magy reacts to key moments of the show.Topics…

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