Best Sofrep Podcasts (2025)

1
Lights, Camera, Combat: How Sinise & Rademacher Bring War Stories to Life 39:22

5d ago39:22

39:22

In this episode are documentary filmmaker Jake Rademacher whose new film “Brothers After War“, a follow up to his 2009 documentary “Brothers At War”, is currently available on DVD and digital platforms. He’s joined by his Executive Producer Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump”, “The Green Mile”). “Brothers After War” finds Rademacher on a journey to reconne…

1
OPERATION PHOENIX 3:15

1d ago3:15

3:15

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
War with Iran, Zohran Mamdani, & 20 years of podcasting 1:19:41

6d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

On this guest-free show we cover some of the latest happenings, reflect on changes in the media landscape, and tease out our upcoming 300th episode. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For full video of this epis…

1
WE CHAT WITH WITH NAVY SEAL MARK GREENE 53:33

8d ago53:33

53:33

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
From the Shadows to the Center of Power: Sean Hagerty on War, Writing, and Washington 1:03:09

12d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Sean Hagerty is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He spent his younger years training and conducting combat operations with the 1st of the 75th Ranger Regiment. After nine years, in 2005, he was selected for and assigned to a Special Operations unit at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. There he spent sixteen years and fin…

1
The first Army Rangers of WWII with Mir Bahmanyar 1:29:17

13d ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Mir Bahmanyar joins us on this episode, a historian, Army Ranger, and author. The latest book of his "The Houdini Club: The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII" is available now. Learn more about Mir at http://mirbahmanyar.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod You need electro…

1
FROM GREEN BERETS TO LOS ZETAS AND THE CIA SHADOW WAR 9:47

14d ago9:47

9:47

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
A BRIEF LOOK AT RICHARD MEADOWS AND DELTA 2:50

15d ago2:50

2:50

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Motocross, Marines, and Mayhem: Peter Linquist on Life After War and Full Throttle Therapy 58:54

18d ago58:54

58:54

Peter Linquist is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq before being injured in 2005. Originally from Canton, Ohio, he now lives in Santa Cruz, California, with his wife Shawndy and their two children, Kylee and Milo. Peter is deeply involved in the veteran community as the Championship Director and Member Liaison for th…

1
Veterans Affairs employee calls out corruption 1:04:50

21d ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Our anonymous guest this week reached out after we had VA whistleblower "Johnny" on back for Episode 282 in March. She's a long time employee of Veterans Affairs, is a doctor, and has evidence of further corruption at the VA that she wanted to expose. She gets into what she sees as a greater effort to privatize more components of veterans healthcar…

1
SPECIAL FORCES NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 7:16

22d ago7:16

7:16

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
What’s It Like to Hold the Nuclear Codes? Doug Norton Tells All 50:12

26d ago50:12

50:12

Doug Norton drew on both experience and research to pen the Code Word novels. As a warship captain during the cold war, Doug held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in high-stakes international negotiations to reduce their numbers and the chance of nuclear war. In Geneva, Brussels, London, and Wa…

1
FORMER GREEN BERET ANALYZES RAMBO FIRST BLOOD MOVIE 4:04

26d ago4:04

4:04

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Navy diver John Marsack is recovering the remains of WWII heroes 59:33

27d ago59:33

59:33

Navy diver John Marsack is on to discuss his career, and more importantly his work with Project Recover in helping to find the remains of missing heroes from WWII. We get into how this is at all possible, and what the organization is doing. Learn more about them at http://projectrecover.org Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x…

1
WE CHAT WITH ROYAL MARINE ROBIN HUNTING 41:54

29d ago41:54

41:54

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Mediocre Infantryman Andrew Goldsmith survives Ranger School 58:02

1M ago58:02

58:02

Andrew Goldsmith served as a machine gunner and team leader in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq. He is a self-described "Mediocre Infantryman" who went through Ranger School, and that is the subject of his latest book. Beyond the military, he is a practicing attorney, black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and an avid skateboarder. His first boo…

1
Warfighter Wisdom: Patrick Naughton Author of Born from War 56:24

1M ago56:24

56:24

Originally from Hawaii, Patrick Naughton is a United States Army officer and a Military Historian. He is currently teaching at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 2012, he received the Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. He has had unique opportunities to serve as an Interagency Fellow with the Depar…

1
NAVY SEAL, AUTHOR, AND FOUNDER OF SOFREP BRANDON WEBB SHARES HIS JOURNEY BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE SEALS 52:41

1M ago52:41

52:41

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
The Baghdad Shuffle with Josh Bates 1:07:41

1M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

We hope that you enjoyed your long Memorial Day weekend honoring the fallen. On this episode we are joined by Marine Corps veteran Josh Bates who authored "The Baghdad Shuffle," available now. It is a gritty military novel from someone who lived that life. You can follow Josh on Instagam @hardboiled_alive Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinep…

1
WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT USED BY THE GREEN BERETS 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
WAR STORIES: Inside the Mind of Brennan Morton Author of Valhalla Boys 1:37:13

2M ago1:37:13

1:37:13

After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, Brennan Morton joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as a sniper, breacher, and team leader in 2d Recon. He deployed for two combat tours before opening a gym in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he currently lives with Christine, his muse, and their daughter Pepper. See omnystudio.com/l…

1
The future of night vision 1:17:13

2M ago1:17:13

1:17:13

Sean Kirk & Phil Otto from Photonis are back on this episode to talk night vision and much more. Sean Kirk is the VP of Photonis Night Vision Systems, Phil Otto is the Sales Manager at Photonis and a former law enforcement officer, CIA contractor, and Marine. You can follow Photonis Defense on X & Instagram @PhotonisDefense. Phil is on Instagram @N…

1
HOW AN OCTOPUS CAN PROVIDE INSIGHT TO SPECIAL FORCES OPERATORS 7:46

2M ago7:46

7:46

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Combat Leadership and Cold Truths with Major General (Ret) William M. Matz 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Major General William M. Matz, Jr, U.S. Army (Ret), was appointed as the eighth Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission in January 2018 by President Donald Trump, a position he held until March 2021. General Matz is a highly decorated combat veteran of the United StatesArmy with a distinguished military career spanning four decades. A…

1
GREEN BERET SELECTION PROCESS 4:57

2M ago4:57

4:57

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Jeremy Mitchell talks working security at Gitmo & more 2:02:24

2M ago2:02:24

2:02:24

Jeremy Mitchell is an instructor with Battleline Tactical, an Army veteran, and an author. On this episode we get into his experience working security at Guantanamo Bay, situational awareness, and what inspired his book. Keep up with everything Battleline Tactical at https://battlelinetactical.com/ and follow on Instagram @officialbattlelinetactica…

1
BOB THE NINJA PORRAS OF THE UNIT DISCUSSES HIS CAREER 1:17:15

2M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Best of rock guests 2023 & 2024 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

Over the years, we've been blessed with some incredible guests on Battleline including a lot of really great rock musicians. This episode spotlights some of the best of them that we've featured from 2023 to 2024, compiled here for you to relive and enjoy. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off your …

1
Frontline Stories & Untold Histories: Melissa Ziobro Director of Public History Monmouth University 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

Melissa Ziobro began her career as a civilian historian, archivist, and curator for the US Army in 2004 prior to returning to her alma mater, Monmouth University, to teach full-time. She has taught over a dozen different courses, including Intro to Public History; Oral History; Museums and Archives Management Basics; NJ History; and the Vietnam War…

1
Talking the war in Afghanistan w/ Canadian Army Officer Phil Halton 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

Phil Halton is a former Canadian Army Officer and security contractor who has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is more recently the author of several books, the latest of which is "Red Warning." With Double Dagger Books, Canada's only military and security-focused publisher, he assists other vets in getting out their stories as well. On this ep…

1
TIER ONE OPERATOR CHATS WITH MACV SOG DICK THOMPSON 1:41:04

3M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Dean Cameron exposes the highs & lows of acting in Hollywood 1:43:00

3M ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Dean Cameron, best known for classic 80s and 90s comedies like "Summer School" and "Ski School," joins us on this episode. We talk the highs and lows of acting in Hollywood, his connection to Steel Panther, and a whole lot more. Dean has a song coming out April 30th called "Surgeons" and a bunch of movies in the works that he speaks on during this …

1
Defending the Defenseless: Ben Owen Founder of We Fight Monsters 47:10

3M ago47:10

47:10

In the heart of every shadow that plagues our communities, from the silent cries of the trafficked to the silent battles of addiction, We Fight Monsters stands as a beacon of hope and defiance. Born from the shared experiences of those who've faced the abyss and emerged to tell the tale, our organization is a testament to the power of resilience an…

1
WE CHATWITH RETIRED GREEN BERET 18 DELTA (MEDIC) JOHN MARTIN 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

By Circle Of Insight Productions

1
Brad Taylor - From Special Forces to Best-Selling Author 1:28:34

3M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Brad Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author and former Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. "Into the Gray Zone" the 19th book in the Pike Logan series he created and it is available everywhere books are sold April 22nd, pre-order now! On this episode we get into his military career and what people can expect from this latest installment in t…

1
Leadership Under Fire: Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack Talks Survival, Command, and Resilience 1:43:29

3M ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Command Sergeant Major retired Bart E. Womack, served the United States Army with distinction for over 29 years as a professional soldier, providing focus, leadership, and mentorship to all Officers and Enlisted soldiers. His maturity, expertise, and personal dedication to excellence contributed immeasurably to the readiness of the Armed Forces and…

1
Best of Battleline Q1 2025 46:07

3M ago46:07

46:07

Can you believe we are into the second quarter of 2025? Mind blown. We had some incredible guests so far this year, so here's a special Best Of spotlighting a few of them. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://x.com/battlelinepod For 15% off select Fort Scott Munitions products use the promo code Battleline at http://fsm.com For …

1
Kegan "Smurf" Gill talks surviving severe trauma 1:28:30

3M ago1:28:30

1:28:30

Kegan "Smurf" Gill a former military pilot who survived the fastest ever Naval aviation ejection. On here he discusses how he overcame that only to deal with even worse mental trauma to come. He credits alternative psychedelic therapies in dealing with some of this which we dive into as well. He is the author of "Phoenix Revival" available now, and…

1
Zeroed In: Former SEAL Team Six Rob O'Neill on Life, America & Beyond with SOFREP's Brandon Webb 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Robert J. O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time. He served at SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four and eight years at the legendary SEAL Team Six. Having taken part in and leading over 400 combat missions, Rob operated in Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Hav…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sofrep Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide