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The Team House

The Team House

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 The Team House is a long-form, fiercely apolitical national security podcast hosted by Jack Murphy, featuring special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, frontline reporters, and guests who have never spoken publicly before. It delivers deep-dive conversations on conflict, tradecraft, and the forces shaping the world, alongside the sister show Eyes On Geopolitics hosted by Mick Mulroy, Andy Milburn, and Jason Lyons, focused on breaking down current geopolitical events and what they mean for national security.

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  • Former British Intelligence Officer | Julien Fisher | Ep. 408

    Former British Intelligence Officer | Julien Fisher | Ep. 408
    Apr 25 2026
    Former British intelligence officer Julian Fisher joins us to break down the real world of espionage, from MI6 tradecraft and denied-area operations to private intelligence work across Africa and conflict zones like Congo and Sierra Leone. He shares how intelligence officers build cover, recruit allies, and survive dangerous situations where a single decision can mean life or death.
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 — Start
    01:00 — British intelligence, MI6, and the Official Secrets Act
    05:20 — Childhood in Birmingham, family tragedy, and early hardship
    11:30 — The Iranian nurse who taught Julian the power of allies
    15:00 — Getting into Oxford and building social capital
    20:00 — Winston Churchill’s grandson and learning influence early
    27:20 — City of London finance, class, and becoming a chameleon
    35:30 — Leaving finance for British intelligence
    38:00 — Iraq War intelligence, David Kelly, and resigning on principle
    45:30 — Moving into private intelligence and corporate security
    49:00 — Tim Spicer, Sandline, Sierra Leone, and private military myths
    55:00 — Head of Africa: Congo, mining clients, and ground-truth intel
    59:50 — AK-47 in Kinshasa: using cover to survive
    01:28:45 — Somalia, a mortar attack, and surviving by minutes
    01:46:15 — How Think Like a Spy turns tradecraft into leadership lessons
    01:51:40 — Final thoughts, book info, and where to find Julien

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • NSA "Red Team" Hacker | Jeff Man (throwback episode)

    NSA "Red Team" Hacker | Jeff Man (throwback episode)
    Apr 23 2026
    original airdate 4/1/24
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    Jeff Man is a respected Information Security expert, advisor, evangelist, and co-host on Paul’s Security Weekly and Tribe of Hackers. He is currently serving in a Consulting/Advisory role for Online Business Systems. Jeff had over 37 years of experience working in all aspects of computer, network, and information security, including cryptography, risk management, vulnerability analysis, compliance assessment, forensic analysis and penetration testing. He is a certified NSA Cryptanalyst and he previously held security research, management and product development roles with the National Security Agency, the DoD and private-sector enterprises. He was also part of the first penetration testing “red team” at NSA. For the past 20 years, Jeff has been a pen tester, security architect, consultant, QSA, and PCI SME, providing consulting and advisory services to many of the nation’s best known companies.


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    3 hrs and 3 mins
  • Unpacking the Bipolar Messaging of the Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    Unpacking the Bipolar Messaging of the Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
    Apr 20 2026
    This episode features a deep discussion on the current geopolitical tensions, focusing on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and US foreign policy strategies. Experts analyze military, diplomatic, and economic aspects, providing insights into potential outcomes and strategic considerations.
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    Check out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️
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    Find Mick Mulroy here:
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    Whitefish security summit
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    "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
    00:00 Start
    05:09 The Straits of Hormuz: A Critical Flashpoint
    10:03 Military Options and Diplomatic Challenges
    15:11 Negotiation Dynamics and Regional Implications
    20:11 The Role of U.S. Forces and Strategic Considerations
    24:55 Economic Consequences and Global Reactions
    29:56 Future Scenarios and Policy Recommendations
    39:55 The Complexities of U.S.-Iran Relations
    44:00 U.S. Interests vs. Regional Dynamics
    49:01 Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Hypocrisy
    54:58 The Role of Covert Action in National Security
    58:49 Iranian Propaganda and Its Impact
    01:02:07 Cultural Commentary and Political Satire
    01:02:57 Information Warfare and Military Strategy
    01:06:02 The Role of Congress in Military Engagements
    01:10:04 The Unitary Executive Theory and Its Implications
    01:11:55 Reflections on Military Service and Political Accountability
    01:15:02 Looking Ahead: Future Topics and Discussions

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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