Stars Forever

Cliff and Ryan return from a week hiatus to break down the future of NATO...does it need to change? Should the US leave or stay? Tune in today for our opinions!

This week Cliff and Ryan break down the very scary reality that is low cost FPV drones, and how they are being weaponized in today's combat zones. Listen in as they discuss the real dangers of these new weapons and the difficulties in defending against them. What do you think?

Tune in this week as Ryan and Cliff discuss the important news of a potential budget increase for the Coast Guard, as well as the new importance being placed on physical fitness by the Hegseth-led DOD and how it can improve lethality across all the branches!

Tune in this week to Stars Forever as Ryan and Cliff break down a rarely discussed topic: the severe shortage in staffing for US Navy civilian support mariners and shipyard workers. Solutions are hard to come by...what do you think of the problem at hand?

Tune in today as Ryan and Cliff discuss the recent tragic collision near Reagan National Airport and what lessons need to be taken away from the incident. They break down an unsettling report of aviation mishaps in the military and how to buck the trends. Do you agree?

Fresh off an episode last week discussing the direction of DOD and with a new commandant, Cliff and Ryan discuss the direction of where the Coast Guard needs to go and how to capitalize on a golden opportunity! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Tune in as Cliff and Ryan break down the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem, as well as what direction we hope to see the Department of Defense go in 2025! Do you agree?

Cliff and Ryan are back from the holidays with a podcast breaking down the debate over shipbuilding competition with China. Do we need to catch up, or how can the US maintain their edge? What do you think?

In the last podcast of 2024 for Stars Forever, Cliff and Ryan dive into what it means to be a University of Kentucky fan...the ups, downs, and everything in between! Don't miss it!

Cliff and Ryan break down the numbers between the US and other adversaries like China, along with what those numbers mean for a future conflict. Plus, check out Cliff and Ryan's answer to a listener question from last episode!

Cliff and Ryan return to break down the latest news coming out of the new administration's policy and personnel decisions, and what these mean for the future of the military and DHS. They also explain the Constitution's legal mandate for Congress to establish national security, and what we need to see from the legislative branch moving forward. Let us know, what do you think?

*WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS INTERVIEW* Tune in to Shawn Ryan interviewing the Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth on his podcast! Cliff and Ryan will be reacting to this and more news from the new presidential administration next week!

Cliff and Ryan open up following the Nov 5 election to give their takes on the top 5 things the new administration needs to address immediately to get the military back on track! Do you agree with what they suggest?

Ryan and Cliff first discuss the Air Force's new concept of the Agile Combat Environment and how it relates to what they brought up last episode! But, the biggest story of this episode is Ryan and Cliff's discussion of what does and does not make an effective leader, and how the need for effective leaders will determine the future of the US!

Tune in to Ryan and Cliff as they discuss their keys to reinvigorating the military and fixing funding/recruiting shortfalls. Is combining training bases and restructuring for mission effectiveness the answer? Do you agree with what they have to say?

Tune in to Cliff and Ryan breaking down the ugliness of how NIL has affected college sports for the worse. A lack of regulation has made it the wild west, but what else do Ryan and Cliff have to say?

Take a listen as Ryan and Cliff discuss a very important topic: veteran mental health and suicide rate. Ryan and Cliff try to offer their support and advice, as well as resources available to those struggling or those who know someone struggling. Groups such as Mission 22 and phone numbers like 988 are important to know and talk about! Help us end the 22 a day and save veteran's lives.

Check out Ryan and Cliff discussing the Navy sidelining 17 ships, just as the two recommended for the Coast Guard. But, the real part of this episode is Ryan and Cliff's plan for how the military can fix their training school backup and reinvigorate new recruits to stay engaged with the military. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Listen to Cliff and Ryan as they discuss the failure of common sense in the military and how it affects not only retention, but the every day lives of the junior enlisted and officers. Also, let's hear your stories of good and bad leaders you've encountered!

Listen to Cliff and Ryan as they discuss a tough topic... the prevalence of Imposter Syndrome amongst the 2% - those who chose to serve our country. Let the episode be a reminder to reach out with kindness to a veteran, let's reduce the 22 A Day to zero!

Listen in to Ryan and Cliff discuss the risks of being gullible in a world full of misinformation and quick news, instead recommending to do more research into topics. Additionally, Ryan and Cliff break down how a loss of meritocracy in the military and corporations has caused the downfall of a lot of areas and what can be done to reverse it.

Merch Store Link: https://327700-3.myshopify.com/ Cliff and Ryan praise the real stars of the PCS process: the military spouses and children! Plus, a discussion of the different PCS timelines for the branches and their specific jobs, and why they are the way they are. Plus tune in to listen to why Ryan and Cliff believe that moving is a blessing in disguise and is truly a great thing for military...

Listen to a joint episode with Stars Forever and Big Blue Nation Insider as we discuss the importance of a new culture of Kentucky basketball less focused on "stars" and more on effort and intensity. We break down the impact new head coach Mark Pope has had on creating a winning mindset and how sports is such a microcosm of life: being the biggest "star" far from guarantees suc...

Listen in to Cliff and Ryan discussing some questions received from the first recap episode, along with multiple other previous topics! This includes the risk of a government shutdown, hwo the military's priorities align with what we previously thought, and what the transfer portal has done to college sports. Look for Ryan and Cliff to kick off Season 2 of Stars Forever with all new material!

Listen in to Cliff and Ryan as they get back into the podcast following some life events and recap previous episodes to update where the topics are compared to what we originally talked about!