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Your Phone Is Targeting You | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jun 11, 2026
57m 39s
Iran War, Israeli Spying, and the ODNI Shakeup | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jun 8, 2026
1h 14m 17s
Former CIA Officer Breaks Down Source Operations in Afghanistan | Delbert Roll
Jun 6, 2026
1h 58m 20s
Is Regime Change the Answer in Iran? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jun 5, 2026
53m 14s
CIA Officer Busted With $40 Million in Gold Bars | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jun 2, 2026
1h 08m 05s
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| 6/11/26 |  Your Phone Is Targeting You | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | Mike Yeagley joins me to break down how mobile devices, ad tech, commercial location data, and data brokers create major OPSEC risks for service members, case officers, and anyone working in national security. He explains how adversaries can buy or exploit pattern-of-life data, why privacy settings often don’t go far enough, and what the future of tradecraft looks like in an age of ubiquitous technical surveillance.Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joingrab Jack's new book here:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start / Mike Yeagley joins Eyes On Geopolitics00:25 — Mobile devices, ad tech, and the OPSEC risk to operators03:14 — Commercial location data and how adversaries can target U.S. personnel04:57 — Why privacy settings don’t actually protect your data07:12 — Ad IDs, GPS toggles, and how apps still resolve your location10:33 — Could Iran use commercial data to target U.S. troops?14:19 — How adversaries buy data through brokers and proxies19:25 — Why regulating the data economy is so difficult22:10 — How commercial data erodes tradecraft and operational ambiguity29:24 — What case officers and operators can do to reduce digital exposure36:17 — Ubiquitous technical surveillance and the future of human intelligence41:45 — Russia and Iran using gaming platforms, crypto, and gig-style tasking47:24 — Near-real-time data buys, pattern-of-life tracking, and final thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 57m 39s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Iran War, Israeli Spying, and the ODNI Shakeup | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | Mick Mulroy and Jonathan Hackett break down the latest on the Iran war, including the stalled ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Israel and Hezbollah, sanctions, and whether the U.S. air campaign has created more strategic problems than it solved. They also dig into Israeli spying concerns, the ODNI shakeup after Tulsi Gabbard’s exit, and how Russia and Iran are using gaming platforms, crypto, cyber, AI, and new tech to reshape modern intelligence work.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start / Eyes On crew checks in and the Iran war remains in a holding pattern01:22 — Iran ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz, and what the U.S. can’t give away04:39 — Iran’s survival mode, internet access, China, Russia, and waiting out the U.S.07:29 — Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, and why no side may actually want the same deal08:45 — The blockade, Iranian capital flight, and why sanctions may hit the people more than the regime12:16 — Was the Iran air campaign a strategic mistake?16:24 — Why America keeps winning battles but losing wars21:15 — Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and the consequences of bad policy objectives24:59 — Ceasefire rumors, weak negotiations, and Iran’s experienced diplomatic team30:27 — Could covert action and unconventional warfare bring regime change in Iran?37:14 — DIA raises concern over Israeli spying on the U.S.46:16 — Tulsi Gabbard out, ODNI shakeup, and whether intelligence could be politicized55:46 — Russia and Iran recruiting teenagers through gaming platforms and crypto58:00 — Cyber, AI, quantum computing, and the future of intelligence work01:07:38 — Whitefish Security Summit, Patreon, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 14m 17s | ||||||
| 6/6/26 |  Former CIA Officer Breaks Down Source Operations in Afghanistan | Delbert Roll | Former Army officer and CIA operations officer Delbert Roll joins us to discuss his path from Third Special Forces Group to the Agency, including joining CIA just before 9/11 and working counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan. He breaks down CIA training, running sources, building targeting packages against al-Qaeda, working with JSOC and indigenous forces, and the realities of protecting assets in the field.The episode also covers covert action, counterintelligence, counter-WMD work, teaching at the Farm, CIA bureaucracy, writing after retirement, and the bizarre CIA gold bar scandal.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start / Delbert Roll joins The Team House01:10 — Growing up in Pennsylvania and joining the Army07:06 — Third Special Forces Group, Africa missions, and comms work in the 1990s15:09 — Leaving the Army and trying to join the FBI before the CIA16:04 — Joining CIA three weeks before 9/1121:09 — The day after 9/11 and CIA’s shift toward counterterrorism23:46 — Moving from analyst to operations officer25:20 — CIA training and “Ranger School for your brain”30:42 — First Afghanistan tour and arriving at a forward operating base33:22 — Running a source operation against a senior al-Qaeda target39:13 — Building a targeting package without GPS coordinates44:40 — Airstrike decision, protecting assets, and the target slipping away48:54 — Working with JSOC and indigenous forces to shut down rat lines52:47 — CIA support to conventional Army units in Afghanistan56:17 — Language training, European posting, and traditional case officer work01:04:25 — Covert action, liaison partners, and gathering intelligence through proxies01:05:05 — Counterintelligence, recruiting foreign officers, and disrupting Russian operations01:09:07 — Counter-WMD work and handling sources without being the technical expert01:12:50 — Teaching at the Farm and training future CIA officers01:22:29 — CIA bureaucracy, NSA comparisons, and publication review problems01:27:58 — Recruiting, technology, and learning how to talk around classified subjects01:28:57 — From CIA officer to fantasy, spy, and horror novelist01:43:42 — CIA gold bars, non-traditional payments, and final thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 58m 20s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  Is Regime Change the Answer in Iran? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | In this in-depth interview, former Green Beret Mike Taylor shares his expert insights on the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, focusing on Iran, Hezbollah, and U.S. strategies. We explore historical context, regime change tactics, and potential paths forward for peace and stability.Grab Vitamin 1 WATER HERE:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Vitamin+One+WaterGhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 Start01:12 Current Situation in Iran and the Middle East02:55 Historical Context of U.S.-Iran Relations10:25 Strategies for Regime Change in Iran15:48 Political Dynamics and Military Strategy19:15 The Role of Technology in Modern Warfare25:52 Conclusion: The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations26:25 The Impact of Protests and U.S. Response28:43 The Role of Diplomacy and Military Expertise30:25 Hezbollah's Influence and Regional Dynamics32:35 The Complexity of Israeli-Palestinian Relations35:46 The Need for Regime Change in Iran39:41 Negotiating with Iran: Challenges and Realities44:05 The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations and Regional StabilityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 53m 14s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  CIA Officer Busted With $40 Million in Gold Bars | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | The guys break down the still-unresolved Iran ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, possible sanctions relief, and whether the U.S. is about to reward Tehran just to return to the status quo. They also dig into nuclear inspections, Iran’s hardliners, Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon, Hezbollah’s drone threat, and the political bind Trump now faces.The episode also covers the CIA executive arrested with gold bars, cash, and luxury watches, plus the proposed NDAA language that could deepen U.S.-Israel military and technology integration.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start 01:32 — Strait of Hormuz crisis and why it affects the entire world04:08 — What should Iran get for reopening the Strait?07:20 — Rewarding Iran, global chokepoints, and the precedent for other countries09:23 — Highly enriched uranium, China, Kazakhstan, and monitoring problems12:00 — Why the U.S. should be pushing internet access into Iran13:59 — Trump’s options, sanctions relief, and the backlash to “JCPOA 2.0”16:18 — Did the Iran war actually improve anything for the U.S. or Iranian people?20:31 — Trump’s political bind, gas prices, and whether there are any good options left24:01 — What the U.S. and allies could realistically do to reopen Hormuz29:29 — Why allies may not want to risk lives for a war the U.S. started31:51 — Nuclear inspections, Iran’s hardliners, and why Tehran may want nukes more than ever34:38 — Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon and the symbolism of Beaufort Castle38:50 — Hezbollah, drones, and Israel’s fear of losing freedom of movement42:13 — Israeli politics, Gaza, Netanyahu, and the limits of military force46:15 — CIA executive arrested with gold bars, cash, and luxury watches50:22 — How did he get through CIA security screening and internal oversight?53:05 — Counterintelligence concerns and how CIA tech officers support operations56:24 — NDAA Section 224 and proposed U.S.-Israel military/tech integration01:00:34 — Counterintelligence concerns, Title 10 limits, and what the bill actually does01:02:35 — Knicks, Trump at MSG, Patreon, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 08m 05s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 |  Former “Diplomat” on Iraq, Gaza, and Espionage | Chris Merritt | Former British Foreign Office official Chris Merritt joins us to discuss his time as a diplomat in Iraq, Gaza, and Jerusalem, including Basra’s deteriorating security situation, Iranian-backed militias, Hamas, the Fatah split, and the realities of doing diplomacy in war zones. He also breaks down how those experiences shaped his later work as a trauma psychologist and spy novelist, including Committed and his new book Octagon.Grab Chris' new book here:⬇️https://amzn.eu/d/0haKB5uWChris' other books:⬇️https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07B9ZHBF5/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=O64uG&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_p=7e190e19-9f6f-4df8-807a-5a7608594741&pf_rd_r=144-9783160-8516900&pd_rd_wg=RnoiZ&pd_rd_r=09cfe4a7-daad-4ab8-9dc1-dc378f894a38&ccs_id=6c35d69b-90e0-4701-8fc4-178090b51c0eToday's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Van Man ⬇️Go to http://vanman.shop/teamhouse and usecode TEAMHOUSE for 15% off your first order.Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start / Chris Merritt joins The Team House01:02 — Growing up near London, languages, and the road toward foreign service05:03 — Learning Arabic and getting drawn into Middle East geopolitics06:08 — Applying to the British Foreign Office and surviving the assessment process10:10 — First Foreign Office job and wanting something more active12:18 — Volunteering for Iraq and deploying to Basra in 200517:04 — Britain’s role in southern Iraq and the worsening IED threat19:03 — Diplomatic work in a war zone: gathering ground truth in Basra23:47 — Iranian-backed militias, helicopter shootdowns, and the badger conspiracy27:41 — “Aggressive diplomacy” and working alongside the British military30:05 — Rockets, mortars, and watching Basra deteriorate32:53 — SAS contacts, close protection, and hostile-environment training39:15 — Jerusalem, Gaza, and working the Palestinian side of the conflict43:53 — Hamas wins elections, the Fatah split, and Gaza’s power struggle47:26 — Trying to understand Hamas without being allowed to talk to them50:07 — The Alan Johnston kidnapping and negotiating through Gaza intermediaries51:40 — Why the Israel-Palestine conflict felt increasingly impossible to solve57:17 — Israel’s rightward shift, Gaza after October 7, and the future of the region01:01:37 — Returning to London, Gulf policy, and shifting toward psychology01:05:25 — Leaving the Foreign Office and retraining as a trauma psychologist01:17:15 — From diplomacy and trauma work to writing novels01:22:29 — Octagon: MI6, SAS, terror plots, and writing authentic spy fiction01:24:21 — Why spy thrillers are having a resurgence01:27:53 — Committed, Octagon, where to find Chris, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 39m 32s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover Missions | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | Jack Murphy, Sean Naylor, and Zach Dorfman break down the hidden world of JSOC non-official cover operatives — the military’s version of deep-cover spies — and reveal how elite units conducted clandestine missions in places like Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. The episode dives into secret front companies, undercover tradecraft, failed training exercises, and why modern surveillance and AI may be making human espionage obsolete.Subscribe to The Highside here:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Zach Dorfman here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-dorfman-1a64608https://x.com/zachsdorfmanGhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinAndy's new article:⬇️https://warontherocks.com/the-operational-case-against-israels-gaza-campaign/Jack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — JSOC’s Secret Spy Program Exposed02:40 — How Delta Force Built Deep-Cover Networks Overseas03:38 — Inside America’s Secret War in Lebanon06:17 — Why U.S. Intel Worked With Drug Smugglers & Terrorists11:53 — How JSOC Trains Real-Life Undercover Operatives13:50 — Why Special Operators Fail at Acting Civilian16:59 — The “Pedophile Van” Training Disaster Explained19:42 — CIA NOCs vs JSOC NOCs: The Real Difference27:54 — The Legendary Delta Operative Known as “The East European”36:06 — The Secret U.S. Mission That Infiltrated Iran45:14 — Fake Retirements, New Identities & Spy Cover Companies50:48 — Is AI & Surveillance Killing Human Espionage?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 02m 47s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 |  Iran–US Ceasefire Deal: Is It Legit? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | The guys break down the proposed Iran ceasefire extension, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, frozen assets, sanctions relief, and whether the war actually left the U.S. or the Iranian people better off. They also dig into Gulf security concerns, Israel and Hezbollah, the political backlash from Iran hawks, and what the conflict means for U.S. military posture in the Pacific.The episode then shifts to Cuba, Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation, the future of ODNI, and Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv — including Ukraine’s air defense performance, Russian hypersonic weapons, and the lack of a strong U.S. response.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinAndy's new article:⬇️https://warontherocks.com/the-operational-case-against-israels-gaza-campaign/Jack's news outlet:⬇️https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start / Memorial Day, sacrifices, and the Eyes On crew checks in02:17 — Iran ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz, and the proposed MOU04:28 — What the U.S. and Iran actually appear to have agreed to06:44 — Sanctions relief, frozen assets, and the political backlash from Iran hawks09:19 — Did the Iran war actually leave America better off?11:20 — Iran’s economy, IRGC resilience, and pressure on ordinary Iranians13:13 — Gulf states, UAE concerns, and regional support for a ceasefire15:52 — Lebanon, Hezbollah, Israel, and unresolved ceasefire complications18:31 — How the Gulf may rethink security after the Iran war20:27 — Strait of Hormuz tolls, mines, insurance rates, and reopening risks23:29 — Highly enriched uranium, verbal commitments, and Trump’s political problem27:21 — Did the U.S. misunderstand the political reality of the war?29:25 — U.S. military strain, carrier deployments, and risk in the Pacific31:04 — China, Taiwan, and shifting attention toward Cuba33:01 — Cuba sanctions, regime pressure, and possible U.S. military options39:32 — Rubio, Vance, 2028 politics, and the MAGA succession fight45:30 — Tulsi Gabbard resigns and the future of ODNI48:32 — Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv and Ukraine’s deep-strike momentum49:31 — Ukraine’s air defenses, Russian hypersonics, and civilian resilience56:56 — U.S. silence on Russia’s attack and Europe’s role going forwardBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 05m 19s | ||||||
| 5/23/26 |  Former CIA Targeter: Hunting Terrorists After 9/11 | Brittany Butler | Former CIA targeting officer Brittany Butler joins us to discuss her path from a small town in Georgia to the CIA, where she helped build target packages against extremist networks in Iraq and Afghanistan. She breaks down what targeting officers actually do, the realities of working with detainees and liaison partners, and how the fight evolved from AQI toward ISIS and Taliban senior leadership.Brittany also talks about burnout, leaving the agency to focus on family, her work supporting Afghan women, and how those experiences shaped her spy novels The Syndicate Spy and The Patriot’s Daughter.Grab Brittany's book here:https://a.co/d/0j2KhEeKToday's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start / Britney Butler joins The Team House02:06 — Growing up in Georgia and wanting a life overseas02:39 — Embassy internship in Paris and first getting noticed by CIA07:57 — Applying to CIA and going through the recruitment process10:06 — Lifestyle polygraphs, clearance stress, and “confessing” too much14:15 — From case officer track to CIA targeting officer15:09 — The post-9/11 rise of targeting officers16:16 — Training as a targeter and learning the job under pressure19:09 — Iraq: building target packages against Sunni extremist networks21:21 — Sitting across from detainees and calling out their lies23:48 — Why people joined terrorist groups: coercion, money, and ideology27:19 — AQI, Iraq, and seeing the threat evolve toward ISIS28:22 — Moving to Afghanistan-Pakistan and targeting senior leadership32:46 — Taliban safe haven, Pakistan, and why the war wasn’t going away37:10 — Kill/capture, recruitment, drone strikes, and how targeting changed37:46 — Liaison missions and high-threat meetings without U.S. security41:44 — Marriage, family, and balancing CIA work with home life45:25 — Burnout, maternity leave, and deciding to leave the agency48:11 — Afghan women’s rights work and the start of her writing career52:24 — The Syndicate Spy and writing women into power in the Middle East55:46 — The Patriot’s Daughter, Russia, disinformation, and civil war fiction59:16 — CIA tradecraft in fiction and publication review01:01:00 — Book tour, where to find Britney, and closing questions01:02:20 — Khost, UBL, fallen CIA officers, and final reflectionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 15m 25s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) in Vietnam | Gary Linderer (throwback ep) | Gary Linderer is the publisher of Behind the Lines, a magazine that specializes in US military special operations. He served in Vietnam with the LRPs of the 101st Airborne Division, earning two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star with V device (for valor), the Army Commendation Medal with V device, and two Purple Hearts.Gary's books :https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gary-A.-Linderer/author/B001KHOOIG?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5aa1b86d-83f3-4258-adc1-41fa9c021663Support the show here:https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseGrab Jack's new thriller "The Most Dangerous Man" here:https://a.co/d/05NN09wy00:00 — Start / Vietnam LRP veteran Gary Linderer joins The Team House01:05 — Growing up with a WWII pilot father and trying to become a military aviator03:46 — Arriving in Vietnam and volunteering for the 101st Airborne LRPs08:46 — What LRPs did: long-range recon, helicopter insertions, and working far beyond friendly lines12:41 — First patrol: immediate contact with a suspected Chinese communist fighter20:31 — Life inside the LRP company: small teams, stand-downs, and constant readiness23:37 — The Nui Ke mission: rocket belt patrols, mortars, and air support29:42 — Night insertion back into Nui Ke and escaping under heavy .51-caliber fire36:04 — November 20th heavy-team mission against the 2nd NVA Regiment43:30 — Claymore ambush, killing an NVA major, and recovering the map case49:53 — Enemy explosive wipes out the team and the fight to keep everyone alive55:27 — Medevac under fire and the reaction force rescue01:08:45 — Returning from the hospital as one of the “old guys” in the unit01:12:14 — Search-and-rescue mission for downed helicopters near Firebase Tomahawk01:26:36 — LRP weapons: M16s, CAR-15s, Swedish Ks, shotguns, and ammo loadouts01:29:59 — Coming home from Vietnam, getting married, and carrying the war back with him01:35:50 — LRPs becoming Rangers and fighting to preserve the LRP legacy01:38:22 — Writing the books: letters home, reunions, and documenting the LRP experience01:48:03 — Silver Star, Ranger legacy, helicopter pilots, books, and final thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 56m 43s | ||||||
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| 5/19/26 |  The China Summit, & the Terrible New CT Strategy | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | In this episode, Dee and Marc Polymeropoulos analyze recent geopolitical events including the China Summit, Iran tensions, and the new US counterterrorism strategy. They explore the implications of diplomatic moves, military actions, and strategic failures, offering insights into current US foreign policy and military operations.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/teamFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 Start00:30 China Summit07:05 Iran: The Looming Conflict13:58 Counterterrorism Strategy: A New Approach?27:06 The Flaws in Counterterrorism Strategy32:08 The Role of Soft Power in Counterterrorism38:02 Israeli National Security Post-October 7th44:58 Media Representation and Accountability51:08 Reflections on Military Ethics and Civilian CasualtiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 57m 53s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  WWII Navy Veteran on Secret Radar Work and the Pacific War | Arthur Lewis | World War II Pacific veteran Arthur Lewis joins us to look back on a remarkable life, from growing up in Brooklyn and training on classified Navy radar systems to serving aboard LSM-238 during the Iwo Jima campaign. He shares firsthand memories of the landing force, Japanese prisoners, ship damage, mine sweeping after the war, and the humanity he witnessed in the middle of combat.Arthur also discusses his postwar life at UCLA, working on early airborne radar at Hughes Aircraft, becoming a lawyer, arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court, and reflecting on it all at 100 years old.Today's Sponsors:GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Mars Men⬇️For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://mengotomars.com/Good Ranchers ⬇️https://www.goodranchers.com/Get $25 off your first order with the code "HOUSE"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 00:34 — Growing up in Brooklyn, adoption, and Brooklyn Tech before the war04:40 — Why Arthur joined the Navy instead of being drafted into the Army06:03 — Navy boot camp, electronics training, and learning secret radar systems12:34 — Classified radar work and waiting for a Pacific assignment16:22 — Assigned to LSM-238 and fixing radio gear before deployment21:05 — Pearl Harbor, landing training, and preparing for the invasion force28:54 — Marines, the armored bulldozer, and the tense trip toward Iwo Jima32:54 — Arriving off Iwo Jima: battleships, air attacks, and the landing37:00 — Taking Japanese prisoners and seeing humanity in the middle of war40:55 — Getting wounded, climbing aboard a transport, and finally getting a real meal47:36 — Ship damage, Pearl Harbor repairs, and mine sweeping after the war55:41 — UCLA, Hughes Aircraft, and working on early airborne radar systems01:09:04 — Becoming a lawyer and building a 50-year criminal defense career01:15:43 — Arguing a search-and-seizure case before the U.S. Supreme Court01:32:57 — The Whitey Bulger case, retiring from law, and reflections at 100 years oldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 47m 56s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Former Green Beret and SMU Operator | David Carmichael | Ep. 412 | David Carmichael joins us to discuss his memoir Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar, tracing his life from growing up in missionary communities across West Africa to surviving abusive boarding schools and eventually finding his way into the U.S. Army. He breaks down his path through 5th Special Forces Group, the old Q Course, Somalia, HUMINT work, Korea, and the mindset that shaped a career spent largely out of the spotlight.Grab David's book here:https://a.co/d/0aAJUNtFGhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start 00:51 — Growing up as a missionary kid in West Africa03:18 — Life near Timbuktu: mud huts, no electricity, and isolation04:17 — Sent to boarding school at six years old07:10 — Abuse, censorship, and surviving missionary boarding schools10:26 — Returning home, moving schools, and culture shock in America13:16 — Leaving strict religion behind and joining the Army15:01 — Chasing Special Forces and finding a path into 5th Group20:48 — The old Q Course, Camp Mackall, and earning the Green Beret24:09 — Somalia MTT: training local forces after the Soviets left28:29 — Selection, HUMINT training, and becoming a military “Grey Man”34:26 — Family life, Korea, Panmunjom, and dealing with North Koreans44:42 — DCI award, retirement, and choosing family over promotion48:27 — Building a scuba and military gear business after the Army52:03 — Reconnecting with family and lessons from his father54:31 — Writing Gray Man: A Life Lived Under the Radar58:15 — Business lessons, honesty, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 59m 23s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Dizzying Week with Iran/US & Russia on the Back Foot | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS | The guys break down the latest chaos in the Iran war, from the shaky “ceasefire” and Strait of Hormuz tanker stops to drone strikes, air defense gaps, and the global economic fallout. They also dig into the reported Israeli base in Iraq, covert action options, whether the U.S. goal is a non-nuclear Iran or regime change, and how China and Russia could exploit the crisis.The episode also covers Ukraine’s growing edge against Russia, drone warfare lessons the West still needs to absorb, and Iran’s internet control through “white SIM cards” and regime-monitored access.GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinJack's news outlet:https://thehighside.substack.com/Find Jon Hackett here:⬇️Jon's Twitter:https://x.com/jonathanhackettJon's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettJon's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C5L659N5?ccs_id=e11a2062-f8d3-498e-bfd7-7d2f3869caf6Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettTwitter: https://x.com/jonathanhackettCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Whitefish security summit ⬇️https://whitefishsecuritysummit.comFind Marc P here:https://x.com/MpolymerFind Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio00:00 — Start00:31 — Iran “ceasefire,” tanker stops, UAE strikes, and Project Freedom fallout04:17 — Middle East air defense gaps and the drone threat allies are worried about06:05 — Why Patriot and THAAD struggle against cheap Iranian drones08:20 — The hidden global economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis10:37 — Israel’s reported base in Iraq and the sovereignty debate14:09 — Preemptive self-defense, international law, and Israel’s Iraq history15:38 — Iran war endgame: Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a tougher JCPOA20:42 — Why the Trump administration’s Iran diplomacy looks stuck22:58 — Right-wing pressure on Trump to resume the war24:00 — Covert action, regime change, and arming Iranian opposition groups29:06 — Non-nuclear Iran vs. regime change: what is the actual U.S. goal?31:51 — U.S. intelligence gaps, Israeli HUMINT, and the Iran collection problem37:11 — Trump-Xi summit: China’s leverage over Iran and the U.S.41:04 — Russia’s drone support to Iran and the growing Ukraine-Iran link44:59 — Ukraine turns the tide and trolls Putin’s Victory Day parade50:05 — Drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and why the West needs to catch up51:59 — Iran’s “white SIM cards,” internet control, and regime surveillance54:15 — Could a U.S.-backed satellite internet network break Iran’s information blockade?01:01:00 — Whitefish Security Summit, books, Patreon, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 04m 59s | ||||||
| 5/9/26 |  Navy SEAL Operator: From 9/11 to Fighting ISIS | Joe Taverner | Former Navy SEAL Joe Taverner joins us to discuss his career from joining the Navy before 9/11 to deployments in the Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the fight against ISIS. He breaks down hunting Abu Sayyaf in Zamboanga, working with Polish GROM in Baghdad, the Battle of Najaf, and the 2016 Battle of Tel Skuf where Charlie Keating was killed in action.This episode also covers leadership after loss, how the SEAL Teams evolved during the GWOT, and Joe’s current work in directed energy weapons, laser defense, and counter-drone technology.https://www.aureliussystems.com/Today's Sponsor:Quince⬇️go to: https://www.quince.com/housefor free shipping and 365 day returns GhostBed ⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! Blue Chew ⬇️https://bluechew.com/Get 1 month free when you buy 2 of BlueChew Gold with code "HOUSECALL"For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________PRE ORDER JACK'S NEW BOOK "THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN" ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803651/the-most-dangerous-man-by-jack-murphy/paperback/Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 — Start01:08 — Joining the Navy in 1999 and choosing the SEAL Teams03:31 — 9/11 during workups and the war becoming real05:31 — First deployment: the Philippines, Zamboanga, and Abu Sayyaf10:27 — Hunting Abu Sabaya and the boat interdiction mission13:24 — From pre-9/11 FID missions to real combat deployments16:41 — Iraq 2004: working with Polish GROM in Baghdad19:46 — The Battle of Najaf and fighting through urban combat24:04 — Iraq 2007: Haditha, partner forces, and the SEAL Teams evolving31:10 — Afghanistan 2009: Khost, partner forces, and the CIA base attack36:08 — Afghanistan 2014: the Tangi Valley, firefights, and tribal realities40:12 — Iraq 2016: Mosul, ISIS, and the Battle of Tel Skuf48:43 — Charlie Keating killed in action and the medevac under fire51:13 — Leading after loss: keeping the platoon focused after Charlie’s death01:04:52 — Transitioning out of the military and finding the next mission01:07:13 — Directed energy weapons, laser defense, and the future of counter-drone warfare01:20:31 — TBI, veteran recovery programs, Home Base, and closing thoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support. | 1h 29m 01s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  NSA vs CIA: A Former Analyst Explains the Difference | Alma Katsu✨ | intelligenceNSA+5 | Alma Katsu | NSACIA+3 | — | intelligenceNSA+8 | GhostBedHOUSE | 1h 46m 48s | |
| 5/4/26 |  Why We Can't Beat Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS✨ | geopolitical tensionsmilitary strategies+4 | Jon HackettMick Mulroy | NATOU.S. military | IranU.S. | geopoliticsmilitary strategy+5 | GhostBedHOUSE | 1h 07m 20s | |
| 5/2/26 |  Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, & Ukraine: One Fighter’s Journey Through Modern War | Ryan O'Leary | Ep. 409✨ | modern warfareinsurgency+5 | Ryan O'Leary | Army National GuardKurdish forces+1 | IraqUkraine | combat veteranKurdish forces+8 | GhostBedHOUSE | 3h 24m 56s | |
| 4/29/26 |  24th STS Operator | Chad McCoy (throwback episode)✨ | military servicespecial operations+4 | Chad McCoy | — | HawaiiOkinawa+4 | 24th STSAir Force+8 | Foxtrot3 | 2h 38m 32s | |
| 4/27/26 |  Is the U.S. Headed Back Into War With Iran? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS✨ | Iran conflictU.S. military operations+5 | Jon Hackett | The Team HouseHezbollah+1 | IranU.S.+1 | IranU.S.+5 | Mars Men50% off FOR LIFE | 1h 00m 17s | |
| 4/25/26 |  Former British Intelligence Officer | Julien Fisher | Ep. 408✨ | espionageintelligence operations+4 | Julian Fisher | MI6THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN | AfricaCongo+1 | espionageMI6+6 | Spies Lies & Nukes Conferenceteamhouse | 2h 00m 30s | |
| 4/23/26 |  NSA "Red Team" Hacker | Jeff Man (throwback episode)✨ | information securityhacking+4 | Jeff Man | National Security AgencyDoD+3 | — | NSAhacker+5 | — | 3h 03m 29s | |
| 4/20/26 |  Unpacking the Bipolar Messaging of the Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS✨ | geopolitical tensionsIran+4 | Jon HackettMick Mulroy | The Team HouseUS+2 | IranStrait of Hormuz | IranUS foreign policy+4 | — | 1h 18m 47s | |
| 4/18/26 |  Inside MACV-SOG: Black Ops Behind Enemy Lines in Vietnam | Ed Wolcoff | Ep. 407✨ | Vietnam Warcovert operations+3 | Ed Wolcoff | THE MOST DANGEROUS MA | — | MACV-SOGVietnam War+3 | GhostBedHOUSE | 2h 44m 58s | |
| 4/16/26 |  The Future of Warfare | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS✨ | future of warfaredrone technology+4 | Jon HackettMick Mulroy | The Team HousePatreon+5 | — | warfaredrone technology+4 | — | 1h 09m 18s | |
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