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Estimated from 8 chart positions in 8 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Government#35100K to 300K
- 🇺🇸US · Government#6630K to 100K
- 🇸🇪SE · Government#2630K to 100K
- 🇳🇿NZ · Government#873K to 10K
- 🇫🇮FI · Government#943K to 10K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
84K to 265K🎙 ~2x weekly·98 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
168K to 529K🇨🇦57%🇺🇸19%🇸🇪19%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
67K to 212K
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Protecting Your Brain From Blast Injury
Apr 29, 2026
1h 32m 35s
Culture First Leadership
Apr 1, 2026
1h 16m 17s
Hostage Rescue with IED Threat
Mar 18, 2026
1h 23m 02s
DME-11 - HR with IEDs
Mar 18, 2026
13m 57s
K9/SWAT Integration with LASD-SEB
Feb 25, 2026
1h 32m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/29/26 | ![]() Protecting Your Brain From Blast Injury | In this critical episode, Jon Becker examines the hidden epidemic of blast-induced brain injuries affecting tactical operators, breachers, and military personnel. Following groundbreaking New York Times reporting that led to congressional action, this five-year investigation reveals how repeated exposure to overpressure from breaching charges, flashbangs, and weapons fire causes microscopic brain damage often misdiagnosed as PTSD. Featuring insights from leading researchers, affected o... | 1h 32m 35s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Culture First Leadership | In this special episode, Jon Becker turns the tables and becomes the guest on his own show to discuss his new book "Culture First: Nine Leadership Practices That Build Elite Teams." Drawing from four decades of working with top-tier law enforcement and military units worldwide, Becker explores why some organizations consistently produce elite teams while others struggle despite having the same policies, equipment, and training. He reveals that the differentiating factor isn't tactics or gear—... | 1h 16m 17s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Hostage Rescue with IED Threat | In this gripping episode, Jon Becker sits down with Greg Roy to dissect a complex hostage rescue operation that began as a planned home invasion at 2:30 AM. Roy walks through the tactical response when an ex-boyfriend took multiple family members hostage at gunpoint, including the challenging dynamics of operating with incomplete intelligence and the critical decision-making process for SWAT deployment. The discussion reveals the intricate layers of this multi-generational hostage situ... | 1h 23m 02s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | ![]() DME-11 - HR with IEDs | DME-11 - HR with IEDs | 13m 57s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | ![]() K9/SWAT Integration with LASD-SEB | Canine integration into SWAT operations has evolved significantly, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau leading the charge since the 1990s. In this episode, Jon sits down with John Montenegro and Steve Williams from LASD-SEB to examine their pioneering approach to K9/SWAT integration, where canines and operators function as a single team with complementary capabilities. Montenegro and Williams share tactical insights from decades of experience, de... | 1h 32m 45s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Taking Down a Serial Killer | On June 14, 2020, Butte County Sheriff's SWAT team executed what seemed like a routine arrest warrant for an arson suspect on a remote mountain property. Using night vision for covert reconnaissance, the team discovered they had walked into an active attempted murder scene. The suspect was later identified as a serial killer responsible for three murders and two attempted murders. Lieutenant Josh Brazzi, SWAT Commander, and Sergeant Angelo Tavelli, Team Leader, share the harrowing deta... | 1h 23m 25s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() DME010 - Arrest Warrant for Murder Suspect on Mountain Compound | DME010 - Arrest Warrant for Murder Suspect on Mountain Compound | 19m 15s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Legacy Revisited - James Kerr | Jon Becker sits down with author James Kerr to revisit his groundbreaking book "Legacy" and explore what makes the All Blacks the most successful sports team in history. With a win ratio approaching 80% over 125 years, this New Zealand rugby powerhouse offers invaluable lessons on building elite culture and sustained excellence. Kerr breaks down the actionable principles that create championship-level performance, from "sweep the sheds" to "no dickheads" policies. For tactical professionals,... | 1h 33m 08s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() LAPD D-Platoon's Approach to Hostage Rescue | In this episode of The Debrief, host Jon Becker sits down with LAPD SWAT's Jonathan Pultz, a 27-year veteran and D-Platoon element leader, to examine one of law enforcement's most critical missions: hostage rescue. With D-Platoon conducting 120-150 high-risk operations annually, Pultz brings unparalleled operational experience to discuss LAPD SWAT's methodologies and approach to hostage situations. Through detailed analysis of two recent operations, this conversation explores tactical decis... | 1h 52m 10s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() Improving Tactical Performance with Science | Guest: Dr. Nathalie Pattyn In this episode, Jon sits down with Dr. Nathalie Pattyn, whose unique background spans medicine, psychology, research, and military operations. Dr. Pattyn discusses her unconventional career path from aspiring astronaut to emergency physician to tactical performance researcher, including her work in extreme environments like Antarctica and space research. The conversation explores how scientific principles can improve tactical performance for law enforcement teams.... | 1h 54m 23s | ||||||
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| 12/3/25 | ![]() Beyond the Loop: Why Everything You Know About OODA May Be Wrong | John Boyd's OODA loop is widely referenced but fundamentally misunderstood. Mark McGrath reveals how the common circular diagram represents less than one percent of Boyd's work. The real framework centers on orientation—constantly updating mental models through destruction and creation. This conversation explores entropy, uncertainty, and incompleteness as foundations for adaptive decision-making in tactical operations, business strategy, and leadership. Guest Information: Mark McGrath Marine... | 1h 40m 45s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | ![]() Barricade Erupts into Urgent HRT When Freed Victim Returns to Hostage Taker | A three-month homicide investigation in Washington State led to a suspect barricaded in a vehicle inside a garage. What began as a routine containment evolved into a seven-hour standoff, which suddenly escalated when the freed domestic violence victim returned to the residence and was taken hostage. Joel Anderson and Bob Shaw detail the tactical challenges of coordinating Pierce County and Washington State Patrol SWAT teams through multiple operational phases—from vehicle barricade to urgent ... | 1h 27m 04s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | ![]() DME 09 - Barricade Erupts into Urgent HRT | DME 09 - Barricade Erupts into Urgent HRT | 13m 20s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | ![]() DME 08 - South Davis UT Family Hostage Rescue & HRT | DME 08 | 15m 28s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | ![]() Pursuit Leads to Unrelated Family Hostage Situation and HRT | In September of 2021 a suspect involved in a carjacking and attempted homicide led police in a vehicle pursuit that ended in a car crash in Farmington Utah. The suspect fled on foot across Interstate 15 into a residential neighborhood prompting patrol officers to establish a perimeter and begin a search with a K9 unit. During the search a single gunshot was heard, South Davis Metropolitan SWAT and North Davis Metropolitan SWAT were both activated to conduct a house -to-house... | 51m 15s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | ![]() Tactical Longevity – Dr. Jenny Prohaska | My guest today is Dr. Jenny Prohaska, a clinical psychologist who has spent her career on the front lines of trauma and high-stakes performance. Jenny trained in neuro -rehabilitation psychology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, working with patients and staff in trauma, ICU, and burn units, where she built her expertise in how the brain and body adapt to extreme stress. For more than a decade, Jenny has brought that expertise into policing and tactical operations. She's force scien... | 1h 02m 20s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | ![]() DME 007 - Bakersfield PD Hostage Rescue | No description provided. | 12m 24s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | ![]() Hostage Rescue Under Explosive Threat - Bakersfield PD SWAT | On October 12th, 2020, Bakersfield police responded to a hospital on a domestic violence call to a female who had been hit in the head with a hammer by her ex-husband. When patrol officers arrived at the suspect's house, the male suspect exited the home, screaming at police and threw an improvised explosive device at officers. Negotiations with the suspect began, who initially appeared to be negotiating in good faith, But after two hours, it became apparent the suspect was not going to comply... | 1h 25m 04s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | ![]() Left of Bang Revisited with Patrick Van Horne | My guest today is Patrick Van Horne. Patrick is the co- author of Left Of Bang: How the Marine Corps combat hunter program can save your life. He is also the co-founder of the CP journal where he supports clients in preventing, preparing for, and proactively responding to disasters, disruptions and acts of violence. After starting his career is an infantry officer in the Marine Corps following the September 11 attacks, Patrick has supported public and private sector o... | 1h 13m 53s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | ![]() Lessons Learned from the Tree of Life Synagogue Response | On October 27, 2018 a lone gunman entered the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA with the intent of killing anyone he could. Tree of Life was the home to three different congregations, Tree of Life, New Light, and Dor Haddash, all of which were preparing for or having their normal shabbat services. What followed was the deadliest attack on the Jewish Community in American history. 11 innocent people were killed, and a further 6 were injured. This attack is the subject of our docu... | 17m 17s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | ![]() Hostage Rescue of an Infant - Surprise AZ PD SWAT | On Friday May 17 2024 the Surprise Arizona Police department received a call that a suspect had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s home and taken her and their 7-month-old child hostage. The suspect told her that he planned to kill her and the baby and eventually killed her dog. She eventually convinced the suspect to let her go outside and fled to local construction workers who called the Surprise police. When police arrived on scene, they found the suspect shooting out the front of... | 57m 27s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | ![]() Post Traumatic Growth – Guests: Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Josh Goldberg & Chief Chad Kasmar | On this episode of The Debrief we are going to be looking at Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Growth. These are two topics that I am extremely passionate about because, as you might imagine, each incident we cover on The Debrief has had a profound effect on everyone involved. Over the years that I have been working with teams and the years I have hosted this show I have seen people destroyed by their experiences. Yet I have also seen others use the trauma they endure... | 2h 07m 58s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | ![]() The Lindt Café Hostage Siege – Sydney, AUS – Guest: Ben Besant (aka Officer A) | On the 15th of December 2014, a terrorist took over the Lindt Chocolate café in Martin Place, in the heart of Sydney, Australia, holding 18 customers and staff hostage, creating a siege that would last for over 16 hours. Although numerous hostages escaped, by the time the event conclude,d 2 innocent people were dead, 4 others were injured. For 10 years, this incident was suppressed under a government-mandated gag order. This prevented the New South Wales Police Tactical Ope... | 2h 17m 09s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | ![]() UVALDE - What Really Happened at Robb Elementary? | On May 24, 2022, an active shooter took the lives of 19 children and two staff members and physically and mentally injured the survivors, their families, staff, teachers and the broader community in Uvalde, Texas. At the request of Uvalde's leadership, the U.S. Department of Justice established the Critical Incident Review (CIR) to conduct an independent, objective assessment of what happened that day and assess the systems in place in the weeks leading up to May 24. The goal of the episode i... | 1h 17m 31s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | ![]() DME06 - UVALDE | No description provided. | 11m 46s | ||||||
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