The Real Marine Behind Generation Kill | Brad Colbert
About this episode
Brad Colbert discusses his experiences as a Marine and his involvement in the events depicted in Generation Kill.
Brad Colbert, retired Marine Force Recon veteran and one of the real Marines behind Generation Kill, joins us to talk about his path into the Corps, recon selection, 9/11 while forward deployed, Camp Rhino, and the early days of the war in Afghanistan. We also get into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, how recon Marines were used as shock troops, his Royal Marines exchange, HBO’s Generation Kill, and the lessons he carried into life after the military. Find Brad here:⬇️ https://bradcolbert.us/ Today's Sponsors: GhostBed ⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 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/house for free shipping and 365 day returns For ad free video and audio and access to live streams...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse To 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 guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse ___________________________________________________ GRAB JACK'S NEW…
People in this episode
Host: dee takos
Guest: Brad Colbert
Topics covered
- military
- reconnaissance
- Iraq War
- Afghanistan War
- personal experiences
- HBO series
Keywords
- Marine Corps
- recon selection
- 9/11
- Camp Rhino
- shock troops
- Iraq invasion
- military lessons
Sponsors
GhostBed, Blue Chew, Quince
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HBO, Patreon
Books & works: Generation Kill, THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN
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