ON TIME, ON TARGET: Special operations military news and straight talk with the guys in the community. Hosted by former military operators. As seen ranked #1 in Apple Podcasts government category.
Episode 678: Stayton Bonner, Author of ‘Bare Knuckle’
Stayton Bonner is a former Rolling Stone and GQ Magazine editor and the author of Bare Knuckle: Inside the World of Underground Boxing. This gripping narrative talks about the rise of Bobby Gunn in the lucrative blood sport, as well as intimate details into the gritty criminal underworld that drew in immigrants and mobsters in […]
Episode 677: John Dailey, Det-1 Team Leader and Author of ‘Tough, Rugged Bastards’
John Dailey is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and author of Tough, Rugged Bastards. In 2003, Dailey was handpicked to become the team leader of Detachment One, the first Marine Corps unit assigned to the US Special Operations Command. Their battlefield success became the proof-of-concept for the formation of the Marine Special Operations Command […]
Episode 676: Adam Lazarus, Renowned Author of ‘The Wingmen’
Adam Lazarus, renowned for his notable works such as Super Bowl Monday and his latest book, The Wingmen, delves into the heroic narratives of two American icons and lifelong friends: space explorer John Glenn and Ted Williams, widely regarded as the greatest hitter in baseball history. Before the onset of the Korean War, Glenn had […]
Episode 675: Eric Blehm, Award-Winning Author of ‘The Darkest White’
Eric Blehm is an award-winning author known for his New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. In the early 1990s, he served as editor-in-chief of TransWorld SNOWboarding magazine and, by 1999, had transitioned to freelance writing. Blehm gained significant insight into the world of special operations shortly after the September […]
Episode 674: Dwayne Epstein, Biographer of Lee Marvin and Author of “Killin’ Generals”
Dwayne Epstein is an accomplished author and biographer, renowned for his insightful explorations into the intricacies of his subjects’ lives. His most notable works include Lee Marvin: Point Blank and Killin’ Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen. He delves into some of Lee Marvin’s thoughts on The Dirty Dozen and how his favorite aspect […]
Episode 673: Barry Cohen, Founder of ProTek, the Official Watch of the USMC
Barry Cohen, Founder of ProTek Watches, and SOFREP Managing Editor Guy D. McCardle join today’s episode of SOFREP Radio. Wristwatches trace their origins back to World War I, serving as essential tools for soldiers in the trenches. Over the decades, wristwatches have evolved in both materials and technology, yet their fundamental purpose remains unchanged—to provide […]
Episode 672: SSgt. Mikael Cook, US-Afghan War Veteran and Author of ‘Life and Death at Abbey Gates’
Mikael was on the ground during the catastrophic US evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021. He made it his mission to save as many Aghan allies as possible and is personally responsible for the safe exit of 20 allies. While some made it out, Mikael talks about the deep moral injury this abandonment has caused. […]
Episode 671: Master Chief Rick Kaiser, Navy SEAL and Author of ‘Frogman Stories’
Rick is a Silver Star recipient for his leadership during the Battle of Mogadishu, popularized in the Hollywood hit Black Hawk Down, and was a prominent member of SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team Six. He continues to serve the SEALs as Chief Operating Officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Frogman Stories is a […]
Episode 670: Roland Tiso, Col. U.S. Army (Retired) and Author of ‘In Strange Company’
Initially enlisted in 1969 to play football for the army, Col. Tiso ended up on a bus to the Virginia Military Institute to ultimately get commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1973. He served decades as a soldier and, after mandatory retirement, still chose to serve 11 more years as an intelligence planner and analyst […]
Episode 669: Joe Muccia, Retired US Marine and Co-author of ‘Cry Havoc!’
Joe Muccia is a former US Marine and co-author of Cry Havoc! He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Combat Action Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation. He shares his friendship with the late Thomas Greer, […]
Episode 668: Abbi D., OSINT Practitioner and Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast
Abbigail Dobbertin is the US Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast, a global provider of open-source intelligence solutions, provides intelligence, investigative, and collections teams access and analysis of unprecedented amounts of digital data. Rad and Abbigail talk about the advancements in AI and how catching illicit activities and weapons capabilities are just the tip of the iceberg […]
Episode 667: Curtis Fox, Former Green Beret and Author of ‘Hybrid Warfare’
Curtis Fox is a former Green Beret and 10th Special Forces Group member. Fox is also a Russian speaker and the author of Hybrid Warfare, which delves deep into the Russian approach to strategic competition and conventional military conflict. He gives insight into the Russian perspective on security and their basis for wanting back the […]
Episode 666: Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, Authors of ‘Finding Waypoints’
This episode’s guests are Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, authors of Finding Waypoints. Col. Gadson’s story is both humbling and inspiring as a hero from one of our nation’s military families. During his service in Iraq, he lost both of his legs and has since embarked on a spiritual journey, becoming an assistant […]
Episode 665: Ben Williams, Former Navy Surface Warfare Officer and CEO of Exyn Technologies
Ben Williams is a former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer and current CEO of Exyn Technologies. Drones serve a vital function in search and rescue missions, like in Acapulco recently, providing valuable information to rescuers on the best routes and plans that mean the difference between life and death. Williams shares dicey situations back in […]
Episode 664: Cyrus Norcross, Former Army Ranger and Award-Winning Journalist
Cyrus Norcross is an acclaimed journalist from the Navajo Nation recognized for his coverage of cases involving missing and murdered indigenous people. He served as an Army Ranger in units like the 4th Infantry Division and 75th Ranger Regiment, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares stories of his actions in the field, from […]
Episode 663: Dr. Melvin Stith, Vietnam War Veteran and Diversity Advocate
Dr. Melvin Stith is a transformative leader in and out of the military. He joined the Army as a commissioned officer after earning his bachelor’s degree in sociology at Norfolk State in 1968, serving with the Military Intelligence Corps. He served in Vietnam until 1972 and retired as a Captain. After returning from the war, […]