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In this episode, Anthony Vinci shares his journey into the intelligence community, detailing his experiences as a case officer in military intelligence and his work with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA). He discusses the evolution of intelligence operations post-9/11, the impact of technology and AI on modern espionage, and the emerging relevance of biotechnology in national security. Vinci emphasizes the importance of trust and collaboration in integrating new technologies into intelligence practices, as well as the challenges faced in adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. In this conversation, Anthony Vinci discusses the implications of genetic engineering, AI, quantum computing, and economic espionage on national security. He emphasizes the need for the U.S. to enhance its capabilities in these areas to remain competitive against authoritarian regimes, particularly China. Vinci also highlights the importance of open-source intelligence and the emerging threats of cognitive warfare and disinformation, advocating for a more informed and resilient citizenry to navigate these challenges.Grab Anthony's book "The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America here: https://a.co/d/3C7y6dJToday's Sponsors Perfect Jean ⬇️https://theperfectjean.nyc/house15for 15% offGhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off sitewide! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo 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 guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start05:45 Roles and Responsibilities of a DIA Case Officer12:00 Transitioning to Traditional Assignments17:51 The Role of Technology in Intelligence24:01 Challenges in Integrating Technology into Intelligence33:31 Navigating Government Revenue and Technology Integration39:41 Building Trust in New Technologies46:29 The Fourth Intelligence Revolution52:00 The Implications of Genetic Engineering01:01:26 AI's Role in National Security01:11:46 The Future of Quantum Computing01:16:52 The Role of Open Source Intelligence01:28:51 Navigating Information Assurance in Modern Warfare01:40:29 Empowering Citizens in the Age of IntelligenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Original airdate- 01/10/2023Pat McNamara is a retired U.S. Army special operations veteran with decades of experience spanning Cold War Europe, Somalia, and post-9/11 operations, and is widely known for his no-nonsense approach to training and leadership. He now focuses on mentoring, fitness, and mental resilience through teaching and public engagement.Everything Pat Mac here: ⬇️https://linktr.ee/tmacsinc?fbclid=PAAabWZ7z5lo5ydLXbE5PgpjJfoZtdtBPhxvVxFzbot-jObNuTXKMMEtlFvncTrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!00:00 — Pat McNamara | Special Operations & Life After the Unit06:12 — From Struggle to Discipline: Early Military Lessons12:48 — Selection, Standards & Accountability in Tier-One Units18:53 — Cold War Berlin: Tradecraft, Surveillance & USMLM Missions25:12 — Spying on the Soviet Army in East Germany34:17 — Berlin Wall Falls & End of Cold War Operations36:34 — Somalia, Bosnia & Post-9/11 Reality45:44 — Depression, Isolation & Finding Purpose After Service1:09:57 — Connection Is the Cure: Brotherhood, Discipline & Recovery1:23:54 — Legacy, Teaching the Next Generation & Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, Dee and Mick Mulroy discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, focusing on the implications of U.S. sanctions on the Maduro regime and the potential for military intervention. They highlight the role of Maria Karenna Machado as a legitimate leader and the risks of a power vacuum if Maduro were to leave. The conversation also touches on the strategic military presence of the U.S. in the Caribbean, the need for Europe to bolster its military independence, and the complexities of U.S.-China relations, particularly regarding technology transfers. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of U.S.-Canada relations and the importance of Arctic strategy.GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! Support the show on Patreon:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSubscribe to our new newsletter!!!!https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/joinNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️https://fogbow.com/Lobo Institute ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/Twitter ⬇️https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCALinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/Bluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.socialMick’s publications ⬇️https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023Substack ⬇️https://amilburn.substack.com/Andy’s book ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-OperationsBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.socialFind Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?uBluesky ⬇️https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Venezuela's Oil Crisis and Sanctions05:06 The Role of Maria Karenna Machado09:53 Military Options and Risks in Venezuela15:02 Power Vacuum Concerns Post-Maduro20:06 U.S. Military Strategy and European Relations29:57 Ukraine's Industrial Needs and European Support33:03 The Need for a Unified European Military Strategy35:55 Energy Independence and Strategic Partnerships39:59 The Implications of U.S.-China Tech Relations47:01 Future Military Actions and Strategic DecisionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

Ted Shirley is a former British Army sniper who served multiple deployments in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and the author of Afghanistan Sniper. He now speaks publicly about combat, moral injury, PTSD, and recovery, using his experience to challenge stigma around mental health in the military and veteran community.Grab Ted's book "Afghanistan Sniper" here: https://a.co/d/bpjg5zkFollow Ted on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/tedshirleyauthor/?hl=enToday's Sponsors:TrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo 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 guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:02 — START01:02 — Growing Up Military | Why He Joined the Army02:26 — First Afghanistan Deployment | British Infantry07:06 — How Sniper Selection Works | British Army14:33 — Pre-Deployment Training & First Combat Loss20:52 — Counter-Sniper Fight | Enemy Sniper Encounter26:15 — Helmand Firefight | “The Longest Day”38:10 — 1-Mile Sniper Kill | Combat Turning Point49:59 — PTSD & Moral Injury | Suicide Attempt59:03 — Sniper Recovery | Therapy, EMDR & Writing the BookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.

In this episode, Sam Lerman walks us through his path from Air Force Security Forces after 9/11 to deployments in Afghanistan, Pentagon weapons programs, and ultimately volunteering in Ukraine at the start of the invasion. He breaks down what he saw on the ground—from broken logistics and FPV drone warfare to safe houses, procurement failures, and the urgent lessons NATO must learn. Sam also shares how Ukrainian vodka, wine, and culture inspired him to build Spirit Worldwide, a company now funding landmine-clearing teams across Ukraine.Today's Sponsors:TrueWerk ⬇️https://truewerk.com/houseuse code "HOUSE" for 15% off!GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 25% off! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo 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 guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 – Start\Origin Story07:20 – Hurricane Katrina: DC Air Guard, Superdome Chaos & Posse Comitatus20:20 – Afghanistan Bagram Deployment: Rockets, QRF & Combat Trauma31:40 – Inside the Pentagon: Broken Defense Procurement & Weapons Programs40:55 – FBI HRT & SOCOM: How Elite Units Choose Guns, Gear & Suppressors57:20 – Volunteering for Ukraine: Advisors, Safe Houses & Fixing Logistics1:16:20 – Drone War in Ukraine: FPVs, EW & Hard Lessons for NATO1:23:50 – Ukrainian Vodka & Wine: Bootlegging to Building Spirit Worldwide1:40:05 – Shabo Brandy, 132-Year Casks & Funding Landmine Clearance in UkraineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.