Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto
Battleline Podcast
The switch is on! Battleline Podcast is your source for in-depth interviews and inspiration with the biggest names in the military and 2A communities. Hosted by Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto.
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Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto
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Sep 29, 2025
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Episodes
Frank Grippe, Army Command Sergeant Major 23.01.2023 2:02:38
We start off this show covering recent news including the charging of Alec Baldwin for manslaughter, Congressman George Santos allegedly stealing $3,000 raised for a veteran charity, and the NFL playoffs. Special guest this show Frank Grippe is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. Grippe has a distinguished 34-year long military career, serving in combat throughout the entirety of the Global War...
Why the Benghazi Select Committee failed w/ Brad Podliska 16.01.2023 1:41:16
Joining us this episode is author of "Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi," Bradley Podliska. Brad was a staff member of the committee. He is an assistant professor of military and security studies, and also served as an Air Force reserve intelligence officer. We discuss Podliska's experience on why the committee failed in answering any significant question...
Benghazi heroes posthumously honored with Congressional Gold Medal, plus John Dolmayan is back 09.01.2023 2:14:56
We begin this episode with Benghazi attack survivor Kris Paronto reacting to the signing into law of HR 310, honoring fallen heroes Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith with the Congressional Gold Medal. Also back on this show for another round is System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan. In addition to his drumming, John is the owner of Torpedo Comics with multiple loca...
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan questions the future of the band 02.01.2023 59:43
An explosive interview this episode with System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan. In addition to his fantastic work on drums, John is the owner of Torpedo Comics with multiple locations in Las Vegas and California. In this interview John talks his respect for military & law enforcement, his support for President Trump, and his frustration with System of a Down not releasing a new album since 2005....
Author J.T. Patten talks Nazis, call signs, & exotic pets 26.12.2022 1:36:01
J.T. Patten is back on with us, he was last on Battleline back on Episode 49. Patten has worked as an intelligence contractor with the U.S. government and military special operations. He is the author of several books, the latest being "Whispers of a Gypsy." His website is http://www. JTPattenBooks.com and you can follow him on all social media @JTPattenBooks. Order "Whispers of a Gypse" now: http...
Night Vision & Hunting 19.12.2022 1:00:31
We recorded this one in-person from the Fort Scott Munitions store in Fort Scott, KS. We are joined by Phil Otto (Sales Manager of Photonis Defense,) Ryan Kraft (owner of Fort Scott Munitions,) and Gage Wilson (media producer at Fort Scott Munitions.) This episode covers all that you've been wondering when it comes to nightvision, hunting, and why hunters are true conservationists. So, join us at...
Best of: Top Shelf 12.12.2022 1:32:19
This is our "Top Shelf" edition of Battleline Podcast featuring excerpts from some of our most streamed episode. Guests on here are Howard "Mad Max" Mullen, Dave Parke, Dale Sizemore, Chris Daikos, and Phil Otto. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinep...
SEAL Chief Beck speaks on transgender past to present detransitioning 05.12.2022 2:14:44
We start off this show discussing the current tyranical lockdowns happening in China. Back on the show as a special guest is Navy SEAL Chief Chris Beck, often referred to as Kristin, who has now detransitioned after coming out as the first transgender Navy SEAL in the 2014 CNN produced documentary Lady Valor. We hear where Beck is at now and why the Chief is speaking out against underage gender tr...
Sara Carter, Fox News contributor & podcast host 28.11.2022 2:11:51
Sara Carter is a Fox News contributor, award-winning journalist, and the host of multiple podcasts. On this episode we discuss her story of getting into journalism, her work at the southern border, her husband going blind in combat, and how she helped in getting Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman a full pardon from President Trump. You can listen to the Sara Carter Podcast on all podcast platforms,...
Q&A: Faith, Fatherhood, & Life After Combat 21.11.2022 1:54:26
The guys answer your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com for this episode, and also recap a milestone 3 years of Battleline Podcast. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Inspired by the heroic and worn by the courageous an...
Best of Military Thriller authors 14.11.2022 1:00:10
We are coming off of Veterans Day, and we hope you enjoyed celebrating our heroes. This month also marks 3 years of Battleline Podcast! In that time span, we've had the honor of interviewing some remarkable thriller writers, some of those veteran, others civilian, but they all have created some remarkable work. Featured on this episode are excerpts from our interviews with Jack Carr, Brad Thor, AJ...
Should Trump have pardoned Blackwater guys? 07.11.2022 1:28:07
Eric Parker is back again this episode, and we continue our conversation from last week. We begin with the pardoning of the men at Nisour Square by President Trump, and get into other exciting stories from Eric's background including working under Hillary Clinton. Eric's background includes being a Army special operations veteran with a deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia, contracting with Blackwater...
The Story Behind the Blackwater Nisour Square Incident of 2007 31.10.2022 1:32:38
On September 16, 2007, seventeen Iraqi civilians were killed in an incident involving contractors working for Blackwater. Years later, in 2020, the men involved in Nisour Square were pardoned by President Trump. Eric Parker was with the Tactical Support Team when this took place and gives us the inside story of what really went down. Eric's background includes being a Army special operations veter...
Postcards Through Hell 24.10.2022 1:51:37
"Postcards Through Hell: The True Story of the Most Remarkable US Mail Delivery Service in Afghanistan, The Pony Express" is a book availble now by Alan Chiasson & Edward Ford. Alan is a certified paramedic in the state of Texas who served as a hospital corpsman for the Navy during combat deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan. Edward served as a Recon Marine with combat deployments as a contractor and...
The Terrorist Whisperer, Hamody Jasim is back! 17.10.2022 1:38:32
Back on for this episode is Hamody Jasim, best known as The Terrorist Whisperer. Hamody was last on with us for Episode 148 where we covered his origin story in Iraq into serving against the regime of Saddam Hussein. On this show we continue his story of being recruited by U.S. Intelligence in 2005. He is the author of "The Terrorist Whisperer: The Story of the Pro-American" (also made into a docu...
Edsel Dope talks Static-X, Pantera, Fear Factory, & military fanbase 10.10.2022 1:53:57
Joining Battleline Podcast is Edsel Dope, founding member of Dope, and more recently executive producer for Static-X. We discuss the military connection the band has had over the years, stemming from the grassroots popularity of the track, "Die MF Die." We also get into what is going on with Pantera and Fear Factory now touring with very different lineups. Dope is currently releasing their album "...
Navy VS Army movies w/ Clint Emerson & Dale Sizemore 03.10.2022 2:10:19
Action-packed episode this week with Navy SEAL Clint Emerson and Army Ranger (best-known for being portrayed in the film Black Hawk Down) Dale Sizemore. We discuss a whole lot of Army & Navy movies, and which films got it right, as well as which missed the mark entirely. We've been meaning to have a show like this since we started Battleline Podcast, so strap in for this one! Be sure to check out...
LEO Turned CEO: Suresh Madhavan 26.09.2022 1:50:04
We start off this show with an update from Tanto post leg surgery, as well as getting into some news which includes stolen valor House candidate J.R. Majewski. As you'll also hear, we are toying with the idea of starting a Patreon with some major exclusive perks for anyone who joins. Would you guys be into that? Let us know, shoot us an email to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com Our guest is Suresh Ma...
Kristin Beck, Navy SEAL/DEVRGU veteran 19.09.2022 2:14:19
Kristin Beck is a Navy SEAL who retired from service as a Chief Petty Officer. Beck is a Purple Heart recipient with many military accolades, who served in DEVRGU, better known to many as SEAL Team 6. Beck has been seen on The Joe Rogan Experience, and was also the subject of the documentary "Lady Valor" which aired on CNN. You can follow Kristin @valor4us on Twitter/Instagram. Follow us: http...
Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy - CIA Targeter Sarah Adams is back 12.09.2022 1:39:21
We commemorate the 10 year anniversary this week of the attacks in Benghazi, as well as the 21 year anniversary of 9/11/01. Back on with us is Sarah Adams. Sarah was the CIA Targeter for Benghazi. She additionally volunteered in providing aid to Ukraine as COO of the Ukraine NGO Coordination Network. You can donate to these efforts by going to http://UNCN.ONE She served on the select committee o...
Benghazi CIA Targeter Sarah Adams - EXCLUSIVE Interview 05.09.2022 1:57:10
This week we have a major Battleline EXCLUSIVE interview with CIA Targeter Sarah Adams. Sarah gives us never before heard information regarding the attack in Benghazi, Libya 10 years ago. Sarah served on the select committee on Benghazi and has many years of experience in government intelligence. Her book "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy" co-authored with Dave "Boon" Benton will be released soon through...
Life after being pardoned by President Trump 29.08.2022 1:36:01
Gary Brugman is a Coast Guard veteran and former U.S. Border Patrol Agent. Gary was convicted of violating a man's rights in 2004 over an altercation with an illegal alien while doing his job with Border Patrol. He joined us back on Episode 11 while campaigning to be pardoned by President Trump, and it finally happened for him on December 23rd, 2020. We had Gary on again back on Episode 65 to hear...
Special Missions Unit Assault Commander 22.08.2022 2:05:02
Todd has an incredible military resume. A Marine Scout Sniper who later became an Assault Commander with Special Missions Unit. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen...
Tortured in Saddam's Iraqi Prison at 12 Years Old 15.08.2022 2:08:32
Hamody Jasim is better known as The Terrorist Whisperer. He went from being held and tortured in an Iraqi Ba'ath Party prison at 12 years old, to fighting alongside U.S. troops and eventually being recruited by U.S. Intelligence in 2005. He is the author of "The Terrorist Whisperer: The Story of the Pro-American" (also made into a documentary of the same name) and hosts The Black Site Show. He has...
Alex Jones trial, burn pit legislation, & the origins of ISIS 08.08.2022 1:35:27
A lot of major news covered this episode which includes the Alex Jones trial, The Senate passing burn pit legislation, the killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri, and Speaker Pelosi in Taiwan. Also back on the show is regular guest Dr. Jason Piccolo. Jason is a 21-year veteran of law enforcement, Army combat vet, and most well known for blowing the whistle on major issues happening with chil...
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