Episodes 28
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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66%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Merc Works, the podcast where we trek through the world of mercenaries, private military contractors, shadow operatives, and guns for hire. Join us as we explore the clandestine realm of modern-day warriors, revealing the untold stories, tactics and motivations behind those who operate for profit.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 27: "Postcards Through Hell" By Alan Chiasson and Edward Ford. The true story of the most remarkable U.S. Mail delivery service in Afghanistan, The Pony Express.

Apr 26, 2026 1h 10m

Today we are joined by Alan Chiasson and Edward Ford, co-authors of "Postcards Through Hell", which documents the exploits of a team of private security contractors who are recruited to Afghanistan,…

Ep 26: Operation Gideon and a Venezuelan Coup Attempt. Where in the world is Jordan Goudreau?

Apr 07, 2026 40m

Operation Gideon, a failed coup attempt that began on or around May 3, 2020, which consisted of an attempted seaborne insertion of foreign mercenaries near the city of Vargas to…

Ep 25: Tim Foley – Arizona Border Recon, Cartel Violence, and Drug/Human Smuggling Along The U.S.'s Southern Border

Mar 14, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, we speak with Tim Foley, a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of Arizona Border Recon. Tim discusses how his team conducts intelligence gathering and reconnaissance on Mexican cartel…

Ep 24: The Story of Paul Le Roux: Arms Dealer, Drug Trafficker, and Murderer — Explained by Evan Ratliff

Mar 05, 2026 1h

Today’s guest is Evan Ratliff, an American journalist, author, and podcast host known for his deep investigative reporting. Ratliff has contributed to major publications including Wired, Bloomberg…

Ep 23: PMC Activities Throughout the World with Morgan Lerette

Feb 21, 2026 35m

It's Morgan Lerette's third appearance on Merc Works Podcast. He shares his insight on PMC activities taking place across Haiti, Gaza, DRC, and Ukraine. @BlackWaterDude1@Private_Military_News

Ep 022: Heath Hansen, Soldier of Fortune Magazine Contributor and U.S. Army Veteran

Jan 19, 2026 45m

Today we speak with Soldier of Fortune Magazine contributor and U.S. Army veteran Heath Hansen. Heath details his work writing about Mexico cartel activity on the U.S./Mexico border.Show sponsors:…

Ep 021: "A Splendid Savage" the restless life of Fredrick Russell Burnham, as told by Steve Kemper

Dec 20, 2025 58m

We discuss the many wars of Fredrick Russell Burnham with Steve Kemper, the author of "A Splendid Savage." https://www.stevekemper.net/Show sponsors:…

Ep 020: "Mad Mike Hoare, The Legend," as told by his son, Chris Hoare

Nov 28, 2025 57m

Today, we hear a retelling of the adventures of Mike Hoare from his son, Chris Hoare, author of Mad Mike Hoare, The Legend. These exploits span his service in Burma and India during World War II, his…

019: Susan Katz-Keating, Soldier of Fortune Magazine Owner and Editor

Nov 16, 2025 58m

For episode 019 we speak with Soldier of Fortune Magazine's owner and editor, Susan Katz-Keating. We discuss the origin of SOF Magazine and where it is headed.www.sofmag.comFacebook: Soldier of…

018: Dagen Van Oosten, USMC Scout Sniper, CIA Contractor, and Co-founder of Nomadic Research

Oct 26, 2025 37m

Today we are joined by Dagen Van Oosten, a former USMC Scout Sniper, CIA contractor, co-founder of Nomadic Research and founder of Ten22Fifty.Show sponsors: www.buckleytraditions.com and…

014: The Disappearance of Ukrainian International Volunteer Troy Emett Hargett

Oct 25, 2025 36m

We discuss the whereabouts of Troy Hargett after he joined the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine in 2024. Any information about Troy can be forwarded to [email protected]

015: Ross Roggio, Serial Grifter

Oct 25, 2025 22m

"I could never work at a bank because I would rob it." For episode 15 we discuss the complicated life of Ross Roggio, an arms dealer, grifter, U.S. Army veteran, and convicted torturer.Sponsored by…

016: "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" The Jake Harper-Ronald Story, as told by the author, Gregory Michael Budd

Oct 24, 2025 1h 20m

Episode 016 is with Gregory Michael Budd, the author of "Sunday, Bloody Sunday: A Soldier's War in Northern Ireland, Rhodesia, Mozambique, and Iraq." Budd tells the amazing story of his friend Jake…

010: Macer Gifford, the author of "Fighting Evil" and International Volunteer for the YPG in Syria and Ukrainian Armed Forces

Oct 22, 2025 1h 45m

We speak with Macer Gifford, the author or "Fighting Evil." He's a former UK currency trader, who joined the Kurdish YPG in Syria to fight ISIS, and later joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a…

002: Caleb S. Recounts the Battle of Ramadi and the death of his friend Josh Munns while employed by Crescent Security Group in Iraq

Oct 21, 2025 2h 42m

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007: 300 Romanians in The Heart of Darkness

Oct 21, 2025 33m

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005: Aviator of Fortune, the Daniel Duggan Saga

Oct 20, 2025 34m

Today we discuss the life and legal woes of former USMC fighter pilot and former U.S. citizen Daniel Duggan. Duggan is accused of providing military training to a foreign adversary and is fighting…

017: "American Warlord" with Johnny Dwyer

Oct 20, 2025 1h 38m

Today we speak with writer, journalist, and teacher, Johnny Dwyer, the author of "American Warlord," which details the relationship between former Liberian President Charles Taylor and his son,…

006: Morgan Lerette discusses "Guns, Girls, and Greed"

Oct 20, 2025 1h 32m

We speak with Morgan Lerette, a former U.S. Army Intelligence officer, Blackwater mercenary, and author of "Guns, Girls, and Greed, I was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq."Show sponsor:…

003: American Comandante, the William Alexander Morgan Story

Oct 20, 2025 41m

In this episode we'll detail the life of U.S. citizen William Morgan who reinvented himself and fought on behalf of the Cuban Revolution, ultimately paying a high price for his service.This episode…

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