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Episode 115: Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Health. February 7, 2025
In Pineland, we recognize to be effective at irregular warfare, one must be physically, mentally and spiritually prepared. Obesity is a significant issue, and according to recent statistics, about…
Episode 114: What to Expect in 2025. January 3, 2025
An intelligence summary (INTSUM) is a product that is developed to gain insight into what is happening on the macro level by closely analyzing multiple, smaller, isolated events. It is used in…
Episode 113: Jeep Show. December 26, 2024
"Morale is when your hands and feet keep on working when your head says it can't be done." As we close out 2024, Robert O'Connor, author of Jeep Show, joins Paul & Mike around the campfire to…
Episode 112: COIN in Afghanistan : Lessons Relearned. November 15, 2024
Often times, Americans lose focus on the fundamental reason why our government is engaged in a particular foreign military campaign. After all, the last time the U.S. military was actually tasked…
Episode 111: Counterinsurgency: The Vietnam Experience. November 4, 2024
Security in the G-Base has been reduced during this cool fall night as Guerrillas sit around in groups enjoying small campfires spread throughout the camp. Like everyone else, Paul & Mike sit…
Episode 110: An Old Way Forward. October 19, 2024
Marcus Aurelius advises, "Retreat into your inner sanctuary. Here, away from strain and distraction, you are free to observe the world and your reactions objectively." Today, Jason Dougherty joins…
Episode 109: Biblical Marriage. October 2, 2024
Long before the creation of government and religion, God oversaw the very first wedding ceremony. The modern practice of a father giving away his daughter at a wedding reflects God's action in Eden…
Episode 108: Frag Out with Scott Kinder. September 14, 2024
This time of year, in Pineland, if things are calm and quiet, one can hear the faint sound of someone blowing the Shofar in the distance. Today, we’re honored to have Scott Kinder, author of Frag…
Episode 107: Poolside Chat with Ivan Raiklin. August 30, 2024
Even in the midst of a decades long counterinsurgency (COIN) struggle to supplant American Marxists from the seats of power, one must take a break every now and then to enjoy family and friends.…
Episode 106: The Church in Africa: Inexorable Victory. August 16, 2024
Africa is no stranger to conflict, conquest, and calamity. But at the same time, it's also a continent full of opportunity and hope for a better future. If good is to prevail over evil, it will rely…
Episode 105: Communications for Beginners. August 2, 2024
Mike hangs the jungle antenna while Paul puts in a fresh battery and plugs in the frequency to make the scheduled commo shot to northern Pineland. Today, we learn some basics of communication with…
Episode 104: Providence, Miracles, and the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump. July 20, 2024
The odds of being harmed, either physically or financially, when the entire ruling political class is out to get you are quite high, even approaching 100%, regardless of who you are or how much…
Episode 103: Faith, War, and the Special Forces Regiment with Major Jim Gant. July 5, 2024
Legendary American Spartan, Jim Gant infiltrates Pineland to share his thoughts on being a soldier, Special Forces, and most importantly, his faith. If you haven't already read the book by Ann Scott…
Episode 102: Preparedness Mindset. June 21, 2024
Rodney McDaniel escorts fellow Pinelander, Ryan Coe, owner of Apex Defense Group into the G Base to discuss preparedness beyond beans, bullets and Band-Aids. Ryan shares his expertise on how to build…
Episode 101: Holistic Counterinsurgency. June 7, 2024
Today, Paul & Mike channel the spirit of Jim Gant, author of the influential paper on Afghanistan titled One Tribe at a Time: A Strategy for Success in Afghanistan. Gant's classic Special Forces…
Episode 100: The Three Lures. May 24, 2024
In celebration of the 100th episode of the Pinelander Podcast, Paul & Mike remind themselves, and encourage others to stay the course and avoid the three lures; diversion, novelty, and the inner…
Episode 099: The Book of Judges Part 4. May 10, 2024
Paul & Mike wrap up their discussion of the Judges with the legendary superhero, Samson. Warriors identify with Samson because even with his many flaws, he had purpose and undaunted courage.…
Episode 098: Israel, Gaza, and Hamas. April 26, 2024
It's nearly impossible to get accurate information from government controlled media these days. For those who prefer truth over propaganda, our Auxiliary has assumed great risk infiltrating John…
Episode 097: The Book of Judges Part 3. April 12, 2024
Paul & Mike discuss a time when the northern tribes of Israel were vexed by the Midianites, Amalekites and other eastern peoples. Israel was forced to flee their own fertile fields and rolling…
Episode 096: Stoicism and Christianity Part 2. March 29, 2024
Today, Paul & Mike are honored to welcome the author of Be A Boxer, Jason Dougherty back into the G Base for Part 2 of our discussion on Christianity and Stoicism, and why warriors embrace both…
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