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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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

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  1. Inside JSOC’s Most Dangerous Mission Ever | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 48 min

    Jack Murphy joins us to break down his new High Side investigation into JSOC’s planned mission to recover highly enriched uranium from Iran, a raid some insiders compared to “Eagle Claw 2.0.” He explains why the…

  2. Ukraine/Russia, NATO Summit & Iran Going Nowhere Fast | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 10 min

    We break down Ukraine’s deep strike campaign inside Russia, the fight over Crimea, and whether Moscow’s war machine is starting to crack under pressure. We also get into the NATO summit, Trump’s unpredictable foreign…

  3. Inside Ukraine’s Foreign Legion | Colin Freeman

    · 2 h 08 min

    We speak with journalist Colin Freeman about covering wars from Iraq and Somalia to Ukraine, including his own kidnapping by Somali pirates and the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. We also dig into his book…

  4. Special Forces to CIA in Afghanistan Fighting the Soviets | Mike Vickers (throwback)

    · 1 h 41 min

    original air date 12/1/23 Michael Vickers joins us to discuss his path from 10th Special Forces Group to the CIA, including Cold War missions, Berlin tradecraft, Grenada, Beirut, and Ground Branch. We also get into the…

  5. Ukraine Is Breaking Russia’s War Machine | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 57 min

    This week we break down the collapse of the Iran ceasefire talks, the escalating tit-for-tat strikes between Tehran and Washington, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz, and why the current MOU may be far more fragile…

  6. The Real Marine Behind Generation Kill | Brad Colbert

    · 2 h 21 min

    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…

  7. Iran’s Trump Card: Hormuz | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 16 min

    We break down the Iran MOU, the fight over the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon’s role in the deal, and why the panel sees the agreement as a major strategic win for Tehran and a serious problem for Washington. We also dig…

  8. The Truth About Women in Combat (Cultural Support Team)| Stephanie Rotolo

    · 1 h 47 min

    Stephanie Rotolo joins us to talk about her path from Mortuary Affairs and MP work to joining the Cultural Support Team program and deploying to Afghanistan with Special Operations Forces. She breaks down CST…

  9. Infiltrating Motorcycle Gangs as an Undercover ATF Agent | Frank D'Alesio (throwback episode)

    · 2 h 58 min

    original airdate - 7/21/23 Frank retired from ATF in 2014 after 25 years of service, most of it as a Supervisory Special Agent focused on complex investigations and undercover operations. He personally infiltrated…

  10. Deal with Iran in 24 hours? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 03 min

    We break down the latest Iran deal rumors, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon, and whether any new agreement can realistically improve on the JCPOA. We also dig into broader U.S. foreign policy…

  11. Delta Force EOD Operator | Taamir Ransome

    · 1 h 51 min

    Taamir Ransome joins The Team House to discuss his path from the 82nd Airborne to EOD, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and eventually Delta Force, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He also opens up about…

  12. Your Phone Is Targeting You | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 58 min

    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…

  13. Iran War, Israeli Spying, and the ODNI Shakeup | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 14 min

    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…

  14. Former CIA Officer Breaks Down Source Operations in Afghanistan | Delbert Roll

    · 1 h 58 min

    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…

  15. Is Regime Change the Answer in Iran? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 53 min

    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…

  16. CIA Officer Busted With $40 Million in Gold Bars | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 08 min

    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…

  17. Former “Diplomat” on Iraq, Gaza, and Espionage | Chris Merritt

    · 1 h 40 min

    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…

  18. Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover Missions | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 03 min

    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…

  19. Iran–US Ceasefire Deal: Is It Legit? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 05 min

    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…

  20. Former CIA Targeter: Hunting Terrorists After 9/11 | Brittany Butler

    · 1 h 15 min

    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…

  21. Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) in Vietnam | Gary Linderer (throwback ep)

    · 1 h 57 min

    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…

  22. The China Summit, & the Terrible New CT Strategy | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 58 min

    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,…

  23. WWII Navy Veteran on Secret Radar Work and the Pacific War | Arthur Lewis

    · 1 h 48 min

    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…

  24. Former Green Beret and SMU Operator | David Carmichael | Ep. 412

    · 59 min

    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…

  25. Dizzying Week with Iran/US & Russia on the Back Foot | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 05 min

    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…

  26. Navy SEAL Operator: From 9/11 to Fighting ISIS | Joe Taverner

    · 1 h 29 min

    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…

  27. NSA vs CIA: A Former Analyst Explains the Difference | Alma Katsu

    · 1 h 47 min

    Former NSA and CIA analyst Alma Katsu joins us to discuss her career in intelligence, from the analog era of NSA and early hacking programs to CIA work on social media, disinformation, and emerging technology. She also…

  28. Why We Can't Beat Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 07 min

    This episode features a deep discussion on current geopolitical tensions, military strategies, and U.S. foreign policy, with insights from experts on Iran, NATO, and U.S. military operations. The conversation covers…

  29. Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, & Ukraine: One Fighter’s Journey Through Modern War | Ryan O'Leary | Ep. 409

    · 3 h 25 min

    Combat veteran Ryan O'Leary joins us to discuss his journey from the Army National Guard to fighting alongside Kurdish forces against ISIS in Iraq, working with Iranian Kurdish insurgent groups, and later experiencing…

  30. 24th STS Operator | Chad McCoy (throwback episode)

    · 2 h 39 min

    original airdate 11/4/22 Chad McCoy served in the Air Force for over 22 years, 18 of which with the 24th STS. (24th Special Tactics Squadron). Chad has been on 17 deployments the majority of which with JSOC and earned…

  31. Is the U.S. Headed Back Into War With Iran? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 00 min

    We break down the latest on the Iran conflict, the stalled diplomacy, and why the Strait of Hormuz has become Tehran’s most powerful bargaining chip. We dig into whether the U.S. or Israel would actually resume…

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

    · 2 h 01 min

    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…

  33. NSA "Red Team" Hacker | Jeff Man (throwback episode)

    · 3 h 03 min

    original airdate 4/1/24 Support the show here:⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

  34. Unpacking the Bipolar Messaging of the Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 19 min

    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,…

  35. Inside MACV-SOG: Black Ops Behind Enemy Lines in Vietnam | Ed Wolcoff | Ep. 407

    · 2 h 45 min

    MACV-SOG veteran Ed Wolcoff joins us to share firsthand stories from some of the most dangerous covert missions of the Vietnam War, operating deep behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia. He breaks down what it was…

  36. The Future of Warfare | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 09 min

    This episode explores the future of warfare, focusing on drone technology, countermeasures, AI ethics, and innovative military strategies. Guests with special operations backgrounds discuss current challenges and…

  37. Negotiations with Iran Fail & Trump Announces Naval Blockade | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 09 min

    This episode covers the latest developments in Middle Eastern geopolitics, including Iran-US negotiations, the potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the implications of recent military and diplomatic…

  38. Former CIA Spy on Putin’s Secret War Against the West | Sean Wiswesser | EP. 406

    · 1 h 35 min

    Former CIA case officer Sean Wiswesser joins Jack Murphy to break down the hidden world of Russian espionage, from Cold War tradecraft and sleeper agents to sabotage operations unfolding across Europe today. Sean also…

  39. 2 Week Ceasefire Reached with Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 19 min

    This episode features a dynamic discussion on the recent ceasefire in the Middle East, strategic communications, and the geopolitical implications of the conflict. Experts analyze the military, diplomatic, and…

  40. Inside the Insane F-15 WSO Rescue in Iran by U.S. SOF | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 03 min

    This episode breaks down the dramatic rescue of a downed F-15 pilot inside Iran and what it reveals about modern warfare, intelligence, and risk. The panel digs into how the operation unfolded, the role of CIA and…

  41. From Iraq’s Chaos to the Frontlines Against ISIS with the YPG | Dan Meally | Ep. 405

    · 3 h 07 min

    Dan Meally shares his journey from a chaotic early career in the British Army to deploying in Iraq, where tactical successes often clashed with strategic failure. He later recounts fighting ISIS alongside Kurdish…

  42. The Global Economic Fallout: Week 5 Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 55 min

    In this episode, Nick Trickett, an energy market expert, discusses the current geopolitical and economic impacts of the ongoing energy crisis, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy trends, and their…

  43. The Houthis Have Entered the Chat - Week 5 (Iran War) | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 10 min

    A fast-moving breakdown of the expanding war with Iran, including U.S. and Israeli strikes, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, and what a possible ground operation could look like. The discussion covers whether…

  44. Operation Red Wings: What Actually Happened | Ed Darack & Ross Schneiderman | Ep. 404

    · 1 h 49 min

    This episode features in-depth discussions with journalists Ed Darack and Ross Schneiderman on Operation Red Wings, exploring the mission's planning, execution, and the myths surrounding it. Gain insights into military…

  45. Tactical Success, Strategic Failure - Week 4 of the Iran War | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 12 min

    A deep dive into the escalating conflict with Iran, breaking down the military actions, economic fallout, and the growing risk of a wider regional war. The panel examines whether the U.S. has a coherent strategy—or if…

  46. The Wild West of Iraq: A Bank Robbery in Baghdad | Josh Bates | Ep. 403

    · 2 h 21 min

    We sit down with Josh Bates to discuss his experience as a Marine infantry officer during the invasion of Iraq, from the initial push north to the chaos of Baghdad after the regime collapsed. He breaks down the…

  47. From West Point to the 101st to 1 Million Subscribers | Preston Stewart | Ep. 402

    · 1 h 29 min

    We sit down with West Point graduate Preston Stewart to talk about combat deployments in Afghanistan, the realities of leadership under fire, and the challenges of transitioning out of the military. He shares how he…

  48. Are Iranian Sleeper Cells Already in the U.S.? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS

    · 1 h 06 min

    We break down the growing fears of Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S. and whether the threat is real or overblown. The conversation covers how Iran and Hezbollah actually operate, the difference between lone wolves and…

  49. Let's be Honest - There is No Real Strategy for Iran | EYES ON GEOPOLITCS

    · 1 h 00 min

    We break down the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the debate over whether they were strategically sound, and what the administration may have failed to plan for next. The conversation covers Karg Island, the Strait…

  50. How JSOC Uses Instagram Ads to Track Terrorists | Mike Yeagley | Ep. 401

    · 2 h 01 min

    We sit down with ad tech and data analytics expert Mike Yeagley to discuss how commercial advertising data became a powerful intelligence tool used by the U.S. national security community. He explains how smartphones,…

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