Episodes

  • Ep. 238 | Neal Fauver | Marine Rifleman, Iraq Veteran, Podcaster

    Ep. 238 | Neal Fauver | Marine Rifleman, Iraq Veteran, Podcaster
    Dec 8 2025
    Neal Fauver is a former Marine Rifleman who served with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines in Iraq. Neal is also the co-host of the Tales from the Corps Podcast.

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    Neal's links
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pIOrn5w9pk4YtERb83Kww
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACVRp858R/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    https://www.wwiibeyondthecall.com/s/order#most-popular
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Ep. 237 | Mike Francis | Marine Assaultman | 3rd Battalion 6th Marines

    Ep. 237 | Mike Francis | Marine Assaultman | 3rd Battalion 6th Marines
    Nov 25 2025
    Mike Francis is a former Marine Assaultman who deployed three times with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines to Afghanistan and Iraq. Mike is also a host of the Tales of the Corps podcast and founder of the Shakker professional networking app.

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    Mike's links

    https://Shakker.co
    https://youtube.com/@talesfromthecorpspodcast?si=7BlL697sedAPpb_K
    https://open.spotify.com/show/00VJzfAINq7Lofbd8LBw8g?si=1MKPoY5wS0ekW93APxGOOA
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-corps/id1702224913
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Ep. 236 | Lee Deckelman | Army Ranger, Green Beret, Air Marshal, Triple Canopy

    Ep. 236 | Lee Deckelman | Army Ranger, Green Beret, Air Marshal, Triple Canopy
    Nov 19 2025
    Lee Deckelman served as an infantryman in the Army before going to the 20th Special Forces Group in the National Guard. He eventually moved back to active duty and went to the Ranger battalions before heading to 3rd Special Forces Group. Following the military, he served as an Air Marshal and was part of the first group of Triple Canopy contractors.

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    Lee's book
    https://www.amazon.com/INTERNAL-Where-Monster-Mindfulness-Become/dp/B09251YC1K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8W43QET0IIG3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6ODR0pT1WmAUZR9HuZuZTw.GbQoSzHLQhFIoFaVNxz35DLUTJ5krAqVzee_LE48XH8&dib_tag=se&keywords=lee+deckelman&qid=1763515157&sprefix=lee+deck%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1#
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    2 hrs
  • Ep. 235 | Michael Pack | Last 600 Meters Director and Producer

    Ep. 235 | Michael Pack | Last 600 Meters Director and Producer
    Nov 10 2025
    Michael Pack is an award-winning filmmaker and the producer/director of The Last 600 Meters, a documentary covering the 2004 battles of Najaf and Fallujah. He’s also known for Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, which premiered in theaters and on PBS. Over his career, Michael has led major media organizations, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Claremont Institute, and produced dozens of acclaimed documentaries through his company, Manifold Productions.

    Michael's Sites:
    https://manifoldproductions.com/
    https://palladiumpictures.com/

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    00:00:00 Last 600 Meters Trailer
    00:02:12 Intro | Becoming a Documentarian
    00:07:55 Apprenticeship Resurgence
    00:16:10 In His Own Words | Clarence Thomas Documentary
    00:25:49 The Last 600 Meters | Battles of Fallujah and Najaf
    00:32:44 Battle of Najaf | Mahdi Army
    00:41:02 General Mattis
    00:49:53 Adm Rickover | Nuclear Navy
    00:55:17 Military Innovation
    01:03:24 War in 4k
    01:13:48 US Agency for Global Media | Voice of America
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine

    Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine
    Jul 14 2025
    Dave James is a former Force Recon Marine who served with 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalions. Check out our other interviews on Eps. 063 and 065.

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    00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
    00:00:21 Texas Floods
    00:04:19 Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
    00:08:00 Tim Kennedy Drama
    00:21:29 Ranger School
    00:24:36 3rd Recon Battalion
    00:26:35 SFARTAETC
    00:31:39 Force Recon Weapons | Teams
    00:36:23 From Army Engineer to Marine Recon
    00:44:45 Filming of Heartbreak Ridge
    01:07:57 Insights from the Qualification Course
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast

    Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast
    May 12 2025
    Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America.

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    I Came With Fire link
    https://rumble.com/user/I_Came_With_Fire_Podcast
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer

    Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer
    May 6 2025
    Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance.

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    Blayne's links
    Company: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/
    Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-Together/dp/163774627X

    00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad
    00:00:30 Journey to West Point
    00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point
    00:11:59 Transitioning to the Army and Armor Branch
    00:14:47 Pre-9/11 Military Training and Mindset
    00:20:56 Iraq Combat Ops and Recon Missions
    00:35:27 Surveillance and EOD Escort Missions
    00:42:32 Combined Arms
    00:46:54 Special Forces Selection Process
    00:52:50 Moral Ambiguity in Special Operations
    00:59:15 Insights from the Qualification Course
    01:10:23 Building Team Cohesion | Team Dynamics and Training
    01:14:48 Deployment Decisions and Responsibilities
    01:19:09 Mission Objectives and Local Forces
    01:24:53 Engagements and Tactical Challenges
    01:32:22 Ambush Experiences and Lessons Learned
    01:38:18 Leadership Under Pressure
    01:43:09 Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Extra Episode | Bart Womack | US Army Old Guard, 101st Airborne, Invasion of Iraq

    Extra Episode | Bart Womack | US Army Old Guard, 101st Airborne, Invasion of Iraq
    Apr 28 2025
    Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack shares his journey from basic training in 1977 to deployments in Korea, Turkey, and Germany. He recounts a firefight in the Korean DMZ, his service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and his experiences during the September 11th attacks and an insider attack in Iraq.

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    2 hrs and 10 mins