Who even are you? And why I don't carry as often as I once did.
You do honorable, important, and dangerous work in your profession, but that work also feeds into your social needs, and you've internalized...
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Tactical Tangents
Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the c...
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The best way to clear a house—CQB for Operators and Noobs
From hostage rescue to burglary alarm calls, dynamic entries to slow and deliberate clearing, CQB and entry tactics have shifted over time—b...
The Algorithm Isn't the Boss-But It's With Us in the Briefing Room
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how information is gathered, analyzed, and acted upon in both policing and military operations,...
Think Like an Architect: Systems Thinking for Warfighters & Cops
In complex environments, effort alone doesn't equal results. Whether you're in uniform or behind a badge, you face the same reality: limited...
We Are Watching You - License Plate Readers and Modern Surveillance
We dive into the real-world implications of living in a sensor-saturated society. From ALPR and private-sector camera networks to open-sourc...
Guardians and Warriors: What type of Cop are you?
Police occupy an uneasy space between the government and the governed—simultaneously a symbol of state power and a human presence in people'...
Don't stand in front of cars! And other Pet Peeves
Mike explores a list of pitfalls in law enforcement through the lens of critical thinking and best practices. Among the list are things rela...
National Security Strategy Review
You don't fight in a vacuum—and neither do police officers, soldiers, or federal agents. In this episode, Jim analyzes the newly released 20...
The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword… sometimes
Everyone in a fight has their side of the story. That story is a crafted message that can keep someone in the fight, convince them to stop f...
Closing the Gaps: Building Competence in High Performing-Teams
Gaps in knowledge and performance happen naturally, even in high-performing teams. In this episode, Mike and Jim explore why blind spots dev...
Do You Trust Me? Credibility is Currency
Most of us see ourselves as leaders, but a whole lot goes into "Leadership." One of the most vital aspects of persuasion is the credibility...
Protecting your Parents: Fraud and Scams
Even the best of us get played from time to time. From an Air Force pilot duped into buying thousands in Sephora gift cards, to clever banki...
To Chase or Not to Chase: Are the Risks of a Pursuit Worth It?
How do you stop a car that doesn't want to stop? If you see a rabbit should you chase the rabbit? We talk about safety and statistics, what...
"Don't drop the airplane to fly the radio": Managing Bandwidth
How do you prioritize your attention in a world full of distractions and competing priorities? Most people understand triage as a concept, b...
When the US invaded Panama: Operation JUST CAUSE and the War on Drugs
The 1989 invasion of Panama was a quick and violent moment in the drug war. We revisit why we went and how it went down. The hung for Manuel...
So You Wanna Be an Air Force Pilot (…or Not?)
Thinking about joining the Air Force? In this episode, we dig into the real questions behind the glossy recruiting pitch: commissioning sour...
Careers in Law Enforcement - Worth It?
Law Enforcement offers a wide range of career paths—but finding the right fit takes more than just filling out an application. In this episo...
Stay in Your Lane? Maybe Not.
When is it right to stick to your role—and when do you need to step up and act, even outside your formal job description? Mike and Jim tackl...
Feeding the Machine: Range Nutrition for Tactical Athletes
You train like a pro, shoot like a pro—so why fuel like a rookie? Mike and Jim break down practical, no-BS nutrition tips for high-performan...
Teaching the Enemy: Lessons from The Dragons and the Snakes
Jim and Mike dig into David Kilcullen's The Dragons and the Snakes to explore how modern adversaries—from rogue states to criminal networks—...