Best Forrest Shaw Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 47: What 3 Fools Believe w/ Forrest Shaw 1:07:31

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Pledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge See Matt on Tour this year! https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Forrest Shaw stops by to promote his new podcast "I've Got a Problem." The guys discuss Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, as well as well as "The Greatest Night in Pop."By Matt Fulchiron

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Where the ‘West V. Russia’ Plot Begins 34:17

6d ago34:17

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Why does Vladimir Putin often say that the West is conspiring to weaken Russia? Historian James Crossland traces this narrative back to a British intelligence officer and a failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin in 1918. The story is featured in his new book, Rogue Agent, from Secret Plots to Psychological Warfare, the Untold Story of Rober…

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Ep. 50 Your Ex-Drinking Buddy Swapcast w/ Brennan Tasseff 54:37

7d ago54:37

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Matt stops by Brennan Tasseff's apartment before heading to Boston on the Bro Adjacent Tour.By Matt Fulchiron

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DOGE Layoffs and the Counterintelligence Threats They Pose 33:22

14d ago33:22

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Government employees were dismissed with startling swiftness and sweeping in the midst of the Trump administration's relentless pursuit to pare down the federal workforce. The sheer number of fired personnel and the manner in which US officials let them go have led to concerns that disillusioned former employees may share what they know with foreig…

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Ep. 49 God Will Forgive You 1:21:04

14d ago1:21:04

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Matt’s and Craig wait for Wendell to show up while discussing therapy, Craig's dental woes, panic attacks, Men's tendency to avoid doctors, Matt's protest experience, Matt's trip to The Peacock Theater to see The Crime Junkies, and The Murder Junkies, GG Allin. Wendeell shows up to discuss his commute, and LA Traffic. The boys exchange air travel e…

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Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations 32:11

20d ago32:11

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It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down B…

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Ep. 48 Fight or Flight 1:03:09

22d ago1:03:09

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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Matt and Bryan meet up to discuss scheduling in the modern world, technology, Bryan’s knee surgery, pet surgery, cat strength, the risk of air travel, Matt’s recent tour, and the fact that people in LA don’t train their dogs.…

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Introducing Targeted 33:15

27d ago33:15

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Targeted uncovers harrowing stories of people who have been singled out and systematically dismantled—whether for political reasons, personal vendettas, or simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Each episode deep dives into the tactics used against someone, the devastating consequences, and the remarkable lessons they’ve learned in …

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Understanding Chinese Espionage Through 900 Cases 31:43

28d ago31:43

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Nicholas Eftimiades’ 34 year career in government spanned the CIA, State Department and the Defense Intelligence Agency. He's published three books that examine the structure, methodology and operations of China's intelligence services. This, he says, led a Chinese communist newspaper to declare him an enemy of the state in the ‘90s. Now, Nick is r…

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Remembering The CIA’s Mind Games 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Sidney Gottlieb was one of the CIA’s star chemists during the Cold War. As head of MKUltra, he ran a brazen—and deadly—program aimed at mind control. Gottlieb and fellow scientists tried to keep the work secret by destroying files, but historian John Lisle has new details from the six boxes that remained untouched. He shares insights and reflection…

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Ep. 46 Cat Talk 1:01:45

1M ago1:01:45

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The guys meet up to discuss the devastation of many US buildings, criminal activity, Craig's life in Bakersfield, how to spot a shoplifter, Credit Card incidentals, scams, air shows, The Blue Angels, Matt's Dad's advice, Craig's Dad's advice, Matt's experience at a recent wedding, wedding speeches, and cats.…

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From Covert to Overt: Valerie Plame on political retaliation 32:58

1M ago32:58

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Valerie Plame’s clandestine life made headlines in 2003 after her CIA cover was leaked to the press. Her husband, an ambassador, had gone to Niger to investigate whether yellowcake uranium had been transferred to Iraq to make weapons of mass destruction. He publicly challenged the Bush administration on what we now know was false intelligence. Vale…

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Ep. 45 A Very Special Episode 1:00:03

1M ago1:00:03

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Matt, Craig, and Bryan meet up to discuss lock boxes, hiding keys, background checks, drinking, non alcoholic beer, cologne, after shave, sex ed, driver's ed car crash videos, the sex talk, nudy mags, Playboys, and very special episodes.By Matt Fulchiron

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Eyes on The Ground: The National Resistance Front in Afghanistan 31:25

2M ago31:25

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After the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan, the National Resistance Front rose up to defy them. We spoke with their leader Ahmad Massoud, who has overseen hundreds of military and intelligence-gathering operations. He’s following the footsteps of his father, who led his own resistance group, the Northern Alliance, until members of Al Qaeda …

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Ep. 44 Double Special 58:07

2M ago58:07

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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ The fellas meet up to talk about taping a special / internet content, doing 2 comedy sets in one night, The Comedy Store, The King of Comedy, Austin Ubers, Taxis vs. Uber, Fake Taxis, Cash, Teamsters, and Face Tattoos. The guys discuss Matt's r…

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From NFL to Espionage: The Story of Ernest Cuneo 27:33

2M ago27:33

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He was an American spy before an American spy agency existed. NFL player Ernest Cuneo, a little known first generation Italian American, worked with British intelligence to convince the United States to join World War II, and helped lay the groundwork for modern day espionage. Thomas Maier traces Cuneo’s extraordinary life in his new book, The Invi…

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Ep. 43 Back to Basics 59:52

2M ago59:52

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Pledge on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Bryan Erwin and Craig Coleman join Matt in The new studio. The boys recap their studio history. Matt is drinking again. The guys go on to discuss hair transplants, and modern show business. Matt takes out his wife for her birthday. Th…

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Debriefing from the Ukrainian Front 29:54

2M ago29:54

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A fourth year of war in Ukraine begins. But for Lt. Col. Kyrylo Berkal, who’s been fighting since Russia first invaded in 2014, the battle for his country has raged much longer. Now, he’s second in command of the elite Third Assault Brigade, which has played a major role in critical battles against Russia and continues to develop new technologies t…

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Ep. 42 Relationship Negotiations w/ Mike Black 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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Pledge on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Catch Matt on Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Mike Black joins Matt and Bryan to discuss balding, hats, merch, aging, casting, and airport pick ups. Brennan Tasseff joins for a "Was I a Dick?" segment. Wendell reviews Paradise, and Back in Action.…

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How did Harriet Tubman operate as a spy? 32:33

2M ago32:33

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She’s known for helping to free people through the Underground Railroad, but Harriet Tubman was also a spy during the Civil War. And with the intelligence she collected, the Maryland native became the first woman to lead men into battle on gunboats down the Combahee River in South Carolina. The Combahee River Raid destroyed several vital Confederat…

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Ep. 41: Purple Haze w/ Eddie Gossling 1:02:26

2M ago1:02:26

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Matt and Bryan sit down with the absolutely hilarious Eddie Gossling to discuss his stand up and writing career. Wendell reviews Winner.By Matt Fulchiron

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What's next for Kim Jong Un? 32:52

3M ago32:52

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North Korea is growing more dangerous, but no U.S. administration has been able to crack the code on its leader Kim Jong Un. Now, there’s even less incentive for Kim to negotiate because of the support he’s getting from Russia. So what will Kim do next, and where is he vulnerable? Jung H. Pak, a former CIA analyst who served as the country’s top di…

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Ep. 40 Doin' Donuts 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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Please pledge on Patreon. We're building a new studio! https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Catch Matt on The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Bryan Erwin and Craig Coleman join Matt to talk about getting shooshed,” Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, music, hip hop, changes in culture, old comedy material aging badly, making fun of p…

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Campus Cloak-and-Dagger: Spies Targeting American Universities 29:47

3M ago29:47

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For decades, colleges and universities have been a destination for espionage. Especially in recent years, the use of international students and faculty as spies on American campuses has been particularly daunting. Why do intelligence services, both foreign and domestic, target colleges and universities? And what is there to gain on these campuses? …

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Ep. 39: The Would Be Backwards Episode 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge Check out Matt in your area on The Bro Adjacent Tour: https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Matt and Bryan Erwin meet up to discuss Bryan’s outfit, LA air quality after the fires, The Jerry Springer Documentary, the horror of assassination, the fact that iPhone photos tell a story, and Th…

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Agent Zo: The woman who defied the Nazis and Communists 30:52

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Agent Zo was the only female Polish resistance agent to reach London as a courier during WWII and the only female member of Poland's fabled 'Silent Unseen' paratroopers. Yet despite having researched Poland's wartime resistance movement, many of us have never heard of her. Why? If you liked this episode, check out these links: Agent Zo: The Extraor…

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Ep. 38 Skeleton Crew 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

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Please support us! We need to build a new studio. https://www.patreon.com/c/thefullcharge See Matt on The Bro Adjacent Tour https://www.thefullcharge.com/tour/ Craig Coleman's stand up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIXg5CCRCLY&feature=youtu.be Matt and Craig meet to talk about escaping the LA Fires, Home ownership, Reiser’s Poker Game, committin…

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How will President Trump handle intelligence in his second term? 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Now that President Trump has been inaugurated, what can we expect for the intelligence community? On his first full day in his first term, he visited the CIA to voice support. But he has also displayed deep skepticism and accused spy agencies of undermining him. Beth Sanner is a highly decorated, retired career intelligence officer who briefed Trum…

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Ep. 37 Almost Famous 1:03:38

3M ago1:03:38

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Matt discusses entertaining his in-laws, and getting roasted by his 10 year old niece. Bryan Erwin joins in to discuss fame, and success. Matt shows some love to his friend Jim Short who recently passed away. Matt praises Nikki Glaser for her performance at The Golden Globes. Matt and Bryan discuss dealing with healthcare. Craig Coleman joins via z…

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How do you fool Russian Intelligence? 28:13

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Former intelligence officer Bryan Stern describes the tradecraft he used on Russian intelligence and military services to rescue an American imprisoned in Russian-occupied Ukraine. If you liked this episode check out these links to more hostage rescue stories: SpyCast - James Foley: Journalist, ISIS Hostage, Son – with His Mother Diane Foley Operac…

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Ep. 36 Uncashed Checks 54:49

4M ago54:49

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Craig Coleman & Eric Wendell meet to discuss New Years resolutions, and Matt's gig at a retirement community. The guys talk movies, Back to The Future, porn, crime, shoplifting, drinking, cool parents, car racing, Las Vegas, bad checks, and uncashed checks. Wendell reviews "Black Doves."By Matt Fulchiron

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Ep. 35 Pacino Summer 59:54

4M ago59:54

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Craig Coleman and Eric Wendell stop by to talk Pacino Summer, Jim Morrison, The Doors, office parties, and office cover bands. Matt returns to the doctor's office, and gets his tour of The Comedy Store highjacked by a door guy. The fellas discuss the pros and cons of moving back to a small town, Twitter, and political fatigue. Craig has drama at Th…

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Introducing the New Host: Sasha Ingber 20:19

4M ago20:19

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Introducing the new host of SpyCast, Sasha Ingber! In this week’s episode, Sasha joined Erin in a conversation about her career and the future of the International Spy Museum’s flagship podcast. Now entering it’s 19th year, SpyCast will relaunch on January 14th with brand new episodes, featuring exciting spy stories and the latest intelligence from…

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Ep. 34 Blood Work 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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Craig and Bryan meet up with Matt to discuss his recent visit to the blood lab, sports, quitting, college applications, and the futility of higher education. Craig talks a kid out of moving to LA. Matt goes to a rock concert by himself. Matt does a zoom audition. The fellas check out some clips, including the rap scene in Teen Witch. The fellas dis…

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From the Vault: “The 75th Anniversary of the CIA” – with former Director Robert Gates 1:12:55

4M ago1:12:55

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Summary Robert Gates (Website; Website) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to reflect on the 75th Anniversary of the CIA. He served 8 U.S. presidents. What You’ll Learn Intelligence His reflections on the CIA at 75 How the CIA’s story intersected with his own His take on the organization’s strengths and weaknesses The complex intl. environment the CI…

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Ep. 33 The Act Up Warm Up w/ Gary Cannon 1:05:45

4M ago1:05:45

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Gary Cannon meets up with Matt and Craig to discuss Gary's warm up jobs, corporate shows, Sullivan and Sons, Steve Byrne, Byron Allen, Comics Unleashed, road gigs, bad reviews, and zoom stand up gigs. Wendell reviews Armor.By Matt Fulchiron

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“An Imperial History of the CIA” – with Hugh Wilford 1:03:58

5M ago1:03:58

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Summary Hugh Wilford joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book. Hugh is a professor, author, and leading CIA historian. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Imperial influences on American intelligence Key figures in CIA history “Wild” Bill Donovan & British influence Groton School’s impact on CIA leaders Reflections Inherited history Challengin…

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Ep. 32 Pop Culture Club 1:00:06

5M ago1:00:06

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Mike Black joins Matt and Craig to discuss rain in LA, entertaining guests in LA vs. New York, World of Warcraft, armed house guests, Dungeons and Dragons, Byron Allen, Smurfs, Divorce Dad Cards, stuffed animal collections, Benji The Dog, The Love Bug, The Cat From Outer Space, Dr. Syn and The Scarecrow, inappropriate movies for Gen X children, Wat…

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“The Battlefield Tour Guide” with Bob Shaw 58:54

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Summary Robert Shaw joins Andrew to discuss his experience working as an accredited Battlefield tour guide. Bob’s career in the British Army spanned over 25 years. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Becoming a battlefield tour guide IEDD and Intelligence Work in Northern Ireland Hypothetical WWIII scenarios Special Forces, TECHINT, & the Bin Laden Raid…

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Ep. 31 The Simple Life 1:00:40

5M ago1:00:40

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Bryan and Craig meet up with Matt to discuss inviting Paris Hilton to a comedy show, meeting Anna Faris & Chris Pratt, pretending a celebrity isn't famous, Paul Reiser, Toby Morse, YouTube, racism, and Craig's trip to Alaska. Wendell reviews From.By Matt Fulchiron

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“Two Decades at the International Spy Museum” – with Anna Slafer 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

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Summary Anna Slafer (LinkedIn, Website) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the history of the International Spy Museum. Anna was one of SPY’s first employees when the museum opened in 2002. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Building the International Spy Museum Milton Maltz: the visionary behind SPY The role of historians and curators Creating exhi…

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Ep. 30 The Aftermath 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

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Bryan Erwin and Craig Coleman stop by to discuss Bryan's outfit, Matt and Randy's New Years Eve day party, post election mentality, cancel culture, Matt's New Orleans tour, Craig's site repping adventures, The Herald Examiner, Fairy Balls, Elf on a Shelf, the evolution of the internet, social media, youtube, Trap, and Josh Harnett. Wendell reviews …

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Leadership & The United States Pacific Command with Ret. Lieutenant General Anthony Crutchfield 1:06:14

5M ago1:06:14

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Summary Lieutenant General Anthony Crutchfield (Ret.) (LinkedIn, Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his time as the Deputy Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command. PACOM covers 52% of the globe. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The role of intelligence in military operations Ethical dilemmas in command decisions Reflections on t…

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Ep. 29 Aaron is The Internet 55:52

5M ago55:52

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The guys meet up to discuss Ratt, the rise and fall of show business, Frankie Valli, mushrooms, Disneyland, weed, alcohol, Mad Men, Rob Baxter, and extra work. Matt tells tales of being attacked by an 8 year old in Union Square, and flying from Chicago to LA sitting next to a unhoused person. Wendell hops on to talk about his beard, ZZ Top, Matt's …

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“Applying Intelligence to Business Strategy” with Jonathan B. Smith 1:01:42

6M ago1:01:42

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Summary Jonathan B. Smith (X; LinkedIn) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the application of intelligence to entrepreneurship. Jonathan is an entrepreneur, author, and business strategist. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Building high-performance teams Case officers vs. entrepreneurs Networking and overcoming operational challenges Curiosity as …

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Ep. 28 Arranged Marriage 54:09

6M ago54:09

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Matt and Bryan Erwin talk about Matt's in-laws coming to see him do stand up comedy in New Orleans. Matt then goes on to discuss the taping of his half hour special, while Bryan recalls seeing Robin Williams stopping the show to reprimand hecklers. Craig calls in as everyone reviews their own wedding. Matt suggests getting a mail order bride to Wen…

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“The Skinny on Cuban Intelligence” – with Counterintelligence expert Ean Forsythe 1:10:02

6M ago1:10:02

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Summary Ean Forsythe joins Andrew to discuss the history of Cuban intelligence. Ean is the Counterintelligence and Security Center Chair at the National Intelligence University. What You’ll Learn Intelligence The history and evolution of Cuban intelligence Case studies, including Ana Montes, Kendall Meyers, and the Cuban Five Counterintelligence st…

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Ep. 27 The Great Awakening 1:04:45

6M ago1:04:45

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Matt and Bryan Erwin meet to discuss The Election, geographical solutions, The 2016 Election, open mic’s, drinking w/ friends then vs. now, arriving in LA, cocaine, legal marijuana, drug deal etiquette, Vertical vs. Horizontal filming, confronting rude people, dropping out, and social media.By Matt Fulchiron

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Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People with Eliot Higgins 1:07:27

6M ago1:07:27

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Summary Eliot Higgins (X; Wikipedia) joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss the work of Bellingcat. Eliot founded the open-source investigative website in 2014. What You’ll Learn Intelligence Bellingcat’s approach to “investigative journalism” The rise of OSINT as a tool of journalism Bellingcat’s relationship with intelligence agencies Case studies…

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Ep. 26 Cliff Cash Me Outside 1:05:19

6M ago1:05:19

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Bryan Erwin and Tyler Ross join Matt in recounting his recent trip to The East Coast. Tyler talks about taking an Uber Pool with a baby. Cliff Cash stops by to discuss his new special The Long Road, and Wendell reviews Killer Heat. Cliff Cash: The Long Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btRgY8Yn2zI&t=1766s…

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