The Anbar Awakening: How Listening Changed a War
The Battle for Anbar stands as one of the most pivotal chapters of the Iraq War — a clash of insurgency, strategy, and shifting alliances th...
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A podcast that takes the boring official biographies of high ranking leaders in the U.S military and makes them exciting.
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20 of 65 episodesInside the Wire: Lessons From a Company Executive Officer
Serving as an Executive Officer in the U.S. Army means living at the intersection of leadership, operations, and project management. In this...
Frank Merrill and the Marauders: The General Who Led From the Front
Frank Dow Merrill wasn’t a household name — but he led one of the most grueling and heroic campaigns of World War II. In this episode, Alex...
Hannibal at the Gates: The Genius Behind Rome’s Greatest Threat
Few commanders in history have terrified an empire the way Hannibal Barca terrified Rome. In this episode of The Black Pearl Podcast , Alex...
The Forgotten Warrior: Adrian Carton de Wiart
In this episode of The Black Pearl Podcast, Alex uncovers the unbelievable true story of Adrian Carton de Wiart — the British officer whose...
The Battle That Shouldn’t Have Been Won: Chosin Reservoir & the Leadership of Chesty Puller
In this episode of The Black Pearl Podcast , Alex takes you into one of the most brutal and improbable battles in military history: the Batt...
Night Witches: The 588th Night Bomber Regiment
In this episode of The Black Pearl Podcast , Alex uncovers the unbelievable true story of the Night Witches — the Soviet Union’s all‑female...
The General Who Read 3,000 Books: James Mattis and the Discipline of Study
What makes a great military leader — talent, toughness, or something deeper? In this episode of The Black Pearl Podcast , host Alex breaks d...
Welcome Aboard: Into the Depths of Leadership and War | Black Pearl Podcast Trailer
Welcome to The Black Pearl Podcast — where military history meets real‑world leadership. Host Alex takes you inside the battles, decisions,...
Lessons Learned from Platoon Leader by James McDonough | Books for Leaders to Read | My Thoughts
In this episode Alex reviews the book Platoon Leader by James McDonough and provides commentary on lessons learned, leadership development,...
New Army Commercial, Cadet Recruiting Program, and SMA ACFT Updates | U.S Army News | My thoughts
In this episode Alex discusses many of the big headlines in the press relating to the U.S Army. From the revival of the 'Be all that you can...
What are FIVE things that MSIIIs NEED TO DO to be Successful? | Army ROTC Advice | CST Tips and Tricks
In this episode Alex discusses five key things that Army ROTC MSIII cadets need to know to be successful not only Advanced Camp (CST) but as...
What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) Rifle Marksmanship | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Advanced Camp Episode 3
In this episode I detail my experiences with rifle marksmanship and the range at Advanced Camp and provides tips for how you can succeed whi...
What to expect in Garrison at U.S Army ROTC Advance Camp (CST) | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Episode 2 Advanced Camp Series
In this episode Alex provides a detailed account of what you can expect in garrison as a cadet at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp in order to he...
What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) In Depth Overview | Schedule, What to Expect, and Tips to Succeed | Episode 1 Advanced Camp Series
In this episode Alex provides the listener with a high-level overview of the U.S Army ROTC's Advanced Camp (CST) to help prepare them to suc...
What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) Land Navigation Written and Practical Test | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Advanced Camp Episode 4
In this episode I discuss land navigation at CST, to include the written and practical test, and what you can expect when you attend CST. PO...
Who is the COMMANDER OF AREA 51? | USAF Colonel Michael Rider | Nellis Air Force Base
In this episode Alex outlines the career of the commander of Nellis Air Force Base and the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) which inclu...
Update Episode | No New Episodes Until February 2023, Commissioning/Graduation Announcement, and Future Topics
Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know that I will be taking an extended vacation to start the new year. There will be no new episode...
Who is the NEW Sergeant Major of the Army? | Important Issues to Address, SMA Grinston Retirement and Expectations
In this unscripted episode, Alex discusses the recent announcement of SMA Grinston's replacement and retirement. We will outline the career...
Who is COLONEL PHILLIP BROWN? | Joint Task Force Bravo | Green Berets | Lessons in Leadership
In this episode Alex discusses the career of Colonel Phillip Brown Jr, a decorated Green Beret and leader of Joint Task Force Bravo in Hondu...