Best Military Embedded Podcasts (2025)

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Lawful by Design: Embedding Responsibility in Military Technology with Damian Copeland 44:32

18d ago44:32

44:32

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Dr. Damian Copeland, director at Article 36 Legal, discussing the intersection of military technology, legal compliance, and the implications of AI and autonomy in warfare. They explore the legal review process for weapons systems, the challenges posed by AI, and the impor…

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Conflicted Revisited... Ayatollah vs. Shah 1:21:24

5d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

After our emergency episode on Monday about the extraordinary events currently taking place in Iran and Israel, we don't want to leave Conflicted listeners without their Thomas and Aimen fix on a Wednesday, so this week we're bringing you an old episode of Conflicted from Season 3, which explains how the modern state of Iran came into being - the I…

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CC: Israel & Iran’s Day of Reckoning 1:05:22

7d ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Thomas and Aimen are back together again with an emergency episode to discuss the extraordinary events that took place over the weekend: Israel’s massive wave of attacks throughout Iran - and Iran's subsequent response. Aimen is back with us to detail the implications of the military action, explaining from his sources on the inside just how strate…

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CC: Wassim Nasr – Does Lifting Sanctions Equal Stability in Al-Sharaa’s Syria? 25:39

12d ago25:39

25:39

Another old friend is back on the show, to give our Dearest listeners an update on the ever evolving situation in Syria - so welcome back the gallic tones of France 24 journalist and fellow of the Soufan Centre, Wassim Nassr! In this conversation, Thomas Small and Wasim discuss the current state of Syria, focusing on the recent lifting of sanctions…

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AI, Power Integrity and, the Future of Engineering 43:07

13d ago43:07

43:07

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner catches up with legendary power integrity expert Steve Sandler, founder of Picotest, fresh off a European tour of PCIM and the IEEE SPI conference. They dive deep into the unprecedented pace of AI-driven innovation, its impact on power systems and thermal management, and how engineers can stay …

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The Syrian Civil War Pt.7: Life Under ISIS in Raqqa 1:24:55

19d ago1:24:55

1:24:55

Conflicted returns with another episode in our series on the Syrian Civil War, welcoming a new guest onto the show to tell us about her experiences of living life under ISIS in the city of Raqqa – Rania Ali. Rania tells us about her experiences growing up in Raqqa, and the city's rich history - a place of conflict throughout the centuries. As the A…

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Why Glass Core is the Next Leap in High-Speed Design 31:59

19d ago31:59

31:59

In this episode of The EEcosystem Podcast, Judy Warner sits down with Steve Hillerich, Product Manager at Samtec, to explore the breakthrough potential of Glass Core Technology (GCT). Discover how Samtec is redefining high-speed interconnects, miniaturization, and system integration by controlling every aspect of glass substrate development—from TG…

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CC: Baraa Shiban – Does Trump Spell the End for the Houthis? 24:32

26d ago24:32

24:32

An old friend returns to the Conflicted Community for a chat about his home country of Yemen. Yes, you guessed it, it’s the irrepressible Baraa Shiban… Thomas and Baraa once again discuss the complex and evolving situation in Yemen, focusing on the impact of U.S. administrations, the role of the Houthis, and the broader regional dynamics in the Mid…

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CC: Rob Geist Pinfold – How the Settlers Captured the Israeli State 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode for our Conflicted Community, we continue our survey of the Israel-Palestine question with another interview, as Thomas Small engages with Rob Geist-Pinfold, a lecturer in defense studies and international security. This week we focus particularly on the Israeli settler movement. The conversation delves into the historical roots of …

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Heritage at Gunpoint: Why Australia Can't Afford to Lose This Museum 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

We need to save the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum, an irreplaceable piece of Australian industrial heritage facing closure after a robbery and ongoing security costs. The museum houses not just firearms but also manufacturing equipment, archives, and the stories of generations of workers who powered Australia through two world wars. Sign the pe…

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CC: Giri Rajendran Pt.2 – Trump's Military Moves and What ‘Liberation Day’ Really Means 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

Giri Rajendran is back for round 2 for the Conflicted Community, continuing our conversation about Donald Trump and his so-called ‘grand strategy’. This second part of our conversation delves into the decline of U.S. global power and the historical context of rising powers, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In this conver…

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Evolved Engineering: Eli Hughes on the New Era of Embedded Development 33:30

1M ago33:30

33:30

In this conversation, Eli Hughes discusses his journey as a “full-stack hardware engineer” and his work with NXP as a technical content creator. He discusses how he’s leveraged the NXP FRDM (Freedom) development platform and the importance of hands-on learning in engineering education. He emphasizes the accessibility of modern development tools and…

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SPITFIRES: THE AMERICAN WOMEN WHO FLEW IN THE FACE OF DANGER IN WWII w BECKY AIKMAN 39:15

1M ago39:15

39:15

Meet author Becky Aikman at 1001 Heroes... And find out what inspired her to write the heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain. They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as …

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Beyond the Mirror: AI, Social Media, and the Future of Expression with Nikki Chowdhury 47:17

2M ago47:17

47:17

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Nikki Chowdhury about the intersection of fashion and technology, particularly focusing on the role of AI in creativity and the implications of homogenisation in design. They discuss the impact of algorithms on individuality, the changing landscape of modeling due to AI, …

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The Syrian Civil War Pt.6: The Siege Ends, The Regime Falls 1:13:48

2M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

This week on Conflicted we are drawing our narrative arc on Syria to a close with our second episode with filmmaker and political activist, Matar Ismaeel. Last time Matar told us about his experiences filming protests in 2011 as the Syrian revolution began, being tortured in Assad’s prisons, and witnessing firsthand the brutal siege of Southern Dam…

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CC: Giri Rajendran Pt.1 - Trump’s New World Order 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

The Conflicted Community is back to talk about the headlines we can’t seem to escape - Donald Trump and his tearing up of the economic world order. This episode, Thomas sits down with Giri Rajendran, the holder of no fewer than 3 degrees in economics and finance from the London School of Economics. Giri has worked as an economist in transatlantic d…

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100th Episode Special: Launching Transmission Lines 101 and a New Masterclass Series with Eric Bogatin 23:43

2M ago23:43

23:43

In this special 100th episode, Judy Warner welcomes Dr. Eric Bogatin to celebrate and share an exciting announcement: the launch of Transmission Lines 101, the first course in The EEcosystem Electronics Masterclass series. Thanks to sponsors Rohde & Schwarz and Polar Instruments, this foundational course is offered FREE to engineers worldwide. Tune…

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AI Innovation in PCB Design and Manufacturing 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

Sean Patterson, CTO of Summit Interconnect, joins Judy Warner to explore how AI is transforming PCB manufacturing and design engineering. They discuss industry challenges, workforce adaptation, and how AI can drive collaboration and innovation. Sean also introduces CrossGen.ai, his new online community designed to help engineers and tech profession…

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Sentient radio, MOSA and DoD acquisition, engineering talent 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

Momentum behind the the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) modular open system approach (MOSA) mandate is growing, especially as it was reaffirmed by Army, Navy, and Air Force leadership at the end of 2024. In this podcast with Clif Basnight, Vice President, Strategic Technologies, Ultra Intelligence and Communications, we discuss MOSA and how to meas…

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RF signal chain, military space market, and MOSA in space 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

The demand for high-reliability RF components in military space applications is growing as is the use of commercial innovation in Low-Earth Orbit and other space domains, says Eliot Fine, Product Line Manager for Space and High Reliability Components, Analog Devices. In this podcast he and I discuss the space electronic market, radiation-hardening …

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Navigating national security in the tech era with Miah Hammond-Errey 48:12

2M ago48:12

48:12

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Mia Hammond-Errey about the intricate relationship between technology and national security. They explore how technology impacts national security, the shifting political support of tech companies, the role of AI in shaping narratives, and the challenges of informatio…

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CC: Tom Khaled Würdemann – Israelism, Palestinianism and the Quest for Peaceful Co-existence 1:36:15

2M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

The Conflicted Community returns with another episode on the complex and multifaceted Israel-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the ideological dimensions that shape perceptions and identities. This time, Thomas invites on Tom Khaled Würdemann, a PhD candidate at the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Heidelberg in Germany on the perspec…

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EMBEDDED ENEMY: THE INSIDER THREAT COMMAND SGT. MAJOR BART WOMACK, RET. 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

Shortly after deploying for the war in Iraq, an unprecedented attack was about to take place; the first of it's kind in U.S. military history. Embedded Enemy is the true story of the deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. The Bastogne Brigade was staged at Camp Pennsy…

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The Syrian Civil War Pt.5: The Siege of Southern Damascus 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Conflicted returns with another episode in our series on the Syrian Civil War, this time with a new contributor, who begins today a two episode arc where we’ll be looking at the Siege of Southern Damascus… Thomas Small has invited on Matar Ismaeel, a documentary filmmaker and political activist from Masyaf, Syria. Now back in his homeland after yea…

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Engineering Workflow at the Velocity of Innovation 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

In this fast-paced episode, we explore how engineering teams can keep up with the breakneck speed of innovation driven by an explosion of new technologies that leverage digital twins, and virtual prototyping. Roberto Piacentini Filho of Keysight shares insights on the evolving role of design engineers in an era where innovation is faster—and cheape…

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CC: Hamza Howidy – Protest, Exile, and a Post-Hamas Vision of Gaza 22:16

3M ago22:16

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This week, Thomas speaks with Hamza Howidy, a Palestinian activist originally from Gaza now living in exile in Germany. Hamza shares his extraordinary story of growing up under Hamas rule and the constant threat of Israeli military action on the one hand, and the brutality of Hamas on the other. Hamza was forced to leave Gaza due to his involvement…

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Is technological progress always good? with Ariel Conn 45:00

3M ago45:00

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In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad engages with technology and global risks expert Ariel Conn to explore the complex relationship between technological progress and human well-being. They challenge the narrative that technological advancement is inherently positive, contrasting it with the hunter-gatherer lifestyle as…

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CC: Kahlil Sayegh – Palestinian Survival in the Face of Israel and Hamas 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

This week for the Conflicted Community we begin a series of conversations about the conflict in Israel and Palestine, with Palestinians themselves, to shed some light on the Palestinian perspective of this most complex of conflicts. And this week it is the turn of Khalil Sayegh, a Palestinian Christian political analyst, who shares his personal jou…

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Tariffs, Turbulence & Tactics: How to Ensure Supply Chain Resilience 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

In this episode, Cofactr CEO, Matthew Haber, unpacks the growing challenges engineers face in today’s volatile electronics supply chain. From rising tariffs and unpredictable trade policies to the critical need for tracking Country of Origin (COO), engineers are now key players in managing risk and cost. We explore how “tariff stacking” can drive u…

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The Syrian Civil War Pt.4: Afrin Under Siege & Exile in Turkey 1:24:06

3M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

Conflicted brings to an end our three part series with Ronnie Hamada, a Syrian Kurdish civilian, whose experience of the Civil War has been thrilling us over the past few episodes... Thomas and Ronnie open with the impact of the Battle of Aleppo on the Kurdish province of Afrin, highlighting the rise of jihadist groups and the challenges faced by t…

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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS & MYSTERIES : THE EDGAR CAYCE READINGS 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

"Ancient Civilizations & Mysteries: the Cayce Interviews": The first of a multi-part series based upon the readings of the most prolific psychic of the 20th century- Edgar Cayce. The interviews were done with leading authors and experts at The Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment. Edgar Cayce has given us a treasure trove of documen…

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Navigating the legal landscape of AI in warfare with Nehal Bhuta 39:34

3M ago39:34

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In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad sits down with Professor Nehal Bhuta to explore the legal implications of autonomous and AI-enabled weapon systems. They dive deep into the principles of distinction and proportionality in warfare, examining how AI in warfare challenges traditional international humanitarian law. The…

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CC: Q&A – The Truth Behind the Violence in Syria 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

Thomas and Aimen are back together for another Q&A! This week we answer your questions on the many and varied crises that seem to be engulfing the Middle East and the world in 2025… Thomas and Aimen begin by analysing the complex and tumultuous situation in Syria, exploring the recent resurgence of violence, the role of disinformation, and the inte…

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High-Speed Interconnects: Copper or Fiber? 24:03

3M ago24:03

24:03

In this conversation, Judy Warner and Matt Burns dive into the real-world challenges engineers face as data rates push past 224 Gbps and AI strains data center infrastructure. They break down the copper vs. fiber tradeoffs, why optical solutions are becoming critical for longer distances, and how midboard optics offer better flexibility than front …

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The Syrian Civil War Pt.3: The Arab Spring Hits Aleppo 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

This week on Conflicted, Ronnie Hamada is back with Thomas to describe his experiences as a Kurdish civilian during the Syrian Civil War, as we continue our retrospective on that most complex of conflicts. And this week, after setting up some Kurdish history last time, Ronnie takes us through what it was like to live through the Arab Spring protest…

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