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Alexandra Lains is a political commentator, musician, and military spouse best known for her epic rants. You can see her work at http://livinglifelikealex.com , follow her on Instagram @LivingLifeLikeAlex and on Twitter @RealAlexLains    E3 Firearms has officially launched, be one of the first to sign up over at https://www.e3firearmsassociation.com/   Follow us:   http://instagram.com/battlelinep...

New York Times best-selling author Brad Thor is back on with us to get into his latest novel in the Scot Harvath book series, "Rising Tiger." We discuss his friendships and working relationships with Navy SEALs and members of the special operations community, the importance of fatherhood, and more. Brad was last on with us for Episode 41 back in 2020. Check out Brad's website at http://bradthor.co...

Jimmy Allen is a multi-platinum songwriter. He's the former guitarist and an original member of Puddle of Mudd and Against All Will. Some of the hits Jimmy wrote on include "Blurry," "She Hates Me," and "Drift & Die." Jimmy is also the creator of all the kick ass music you hear on Battleline Podcast every week. He is a firearms enthusiast as well. He was last on with us back on Episode 31 if you'd...

We are commemorating what would have been the 52nd birthday of Glen "Bub" Doherty this week. Glen was one of the Navy SEALs lost in the attack that occured in Benghazi almost 10 years ago. On with us is his best friend Sean Lake. Sean is also the co-founder of long time Battleline sponsor Bub's Naturals. Sean's personal Instagram is @slakeo   Our friend Mike M. with Stallion Squad Fitness has team...

Happy Independence Day to the loyal Battleline audience! We start this episode off discussing the Army's recent changes in tattoo policy in an effort to boost failing recruitment numbers. We also pay our respects to Hersel "Woody" Williams, Marine Corps veteran, and the last of WWII Medal of Honor recipients.   Our special guest John Keys is a Marine Corps veteran, and the co-owner/co-host of Guns...

Tim Turner is a Master Sniper and Canadian Airborne Regiment combat veteran with many years of executive protection experience. In July, he will embarking on Operation Pegasus Jump, staffed by retired Airborne soldiers with a mission of creating camaraderie among veterans through skydiving. This is a high stress activity being used to treat veterans with post traumatic stress and other combat rela...

Ryan Fugit is a former Army Apache pilot and Officer who served from 2002-2009. He then became a CIA Officer from 2011-2019. He now works in the private sector and hosts Combat Story. Combat Story is available at http://combatstory.com and everywhere you find podcasts. You can follow Ryan on Instagram @CombatStory. Additionally, you can check out the Trust & Safety Institute at https://www.trustsa...

We start off this episode discussing recent happenings with us including the latest with Battleline Tactical. Our special guest is retired Air Force F-16 pilot and current host of The Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters. We get into the new Top Gun movie (as well as the original,) some action-packed combat stories, and how exactly did he get the call sign Rain? Be sure to follow Rain on Instagra...

Huge episode this week as we break down the latest in major firearms news regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for a strict ban on all handguns in Canada. We bring on the best possible guest in our contacts to discuss this, record-breaking Canadian sniper Rob Furlong. Rob not only served in the Army where he broke that amazing record for longest confirmed kill previously held by Carlos...

We begin this episode honoring those lost in Uvalde, TX in an absolutely senseless tragedy. Our guest in honor of Memorial Day is Renee Nickell, previously featured on Episode 55. Renee is the author of "Always My Hero: The Road to Hope & Healing Following My Brother's Death in Afghanistan." Her brother was Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith KIA in 2011. You can follow Renee on Instagram @renee_ni...

Chris Whittemore is a retired Marine Scout Sniper with 18 years of service to this country. He served in Ramadi, Iraq in 2005 and Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 among other deployments, which are all detailed in his memoir "Terror to Triumph." The book is available now on paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Triumph-Chris-Whittemore/dp/1662413580 - You can also follow Chris on all social me...

Joining us on this episode is Robert W. Allen, a man with a very impressive resume. Robert is a current U.S. Army Officer and professor at Tulane University. He previously worked as a CIA and State Department security advisor. He served in multiple combat deployments and also worked the protection detail in Jerusalem for Ambassador Chris Stevens, best known as one of the fallen heroes of Benghazi...

Green Beret James "Smokey" West returns to the podcast to promote the audio release of his book, "A Mind for the Fight: An Evolutionary Mindset and Systems-Focused Approach Towards a Unified Skillset for Self-Defense, Street Survival, and Combat Sports Excellence." We get into a wide array of topics which include stolen valor perpetrators in the martial arts industry, the brutal death of Jim's son...

On this episode we answer your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com, cover the recent creation of the Disinformation Governance Board under the Department of Homeland Security, Elon Musk’s purchase of social media giant Twitter, as well as Kris’s recent public speaking event in Hawaii.   Follow us:   http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod   Check out The B...

Tom Borelli is a PhD molecular biologist and a Newsmax contributor. Deneen Borelli is a Fox News contributor and the author of “Blacklash: How Obama and the Left Are Driving Americans to the Government Plantation." The Borellis are also long time supporters of Kris Paronto and the men who served in Benghazi from early on when the story first broke. They have a new podcast launched that Ian has hel...

Tanto & Ian react to the tragic and horrific subway shooting that took place in Brooklyn, NY last week, and the irresponsibility in how the media covers these events.   Also back on the show, author team Brian Andrews & Jeff Wilson to discuss their latest book, "Dark Angel," the second in the Shepherds Series. The book is available now everywhere books are sold from Tyndale Publishing. Both Brian...

Matt Watters is a medically retired veteran of 2nd Ranger Battalion who later served as a police officer in EOD/bomb disposal. Matt lost his leg from an RPG while serving in combat in Iraq. You can follow Matt on Instagram @HopAlongWatters and also visit the nonprofit that helped to build his home at http://hfotusa.org   Follow us:   http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast​ http://twitter.com/battl...

Chris "Dutch" Moyer has a decorated career as a JSOC operator, Army Ranger, and combat veteran. He currently is a tactical instructor with DCM Consulting, and you can check him out online at http://chrisdutchmoyer.com and on Instagram @DutchChrisMoyer   Follow us:   http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod   Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition...

We begin this show addressing the situation with Russia/Ukraine and some of the questionable statements made by President Biden over the course of the last few days. Special guest on with us for our interview segment is SEAL Team 6/DEVRGU veteran Justin Sheehan. Sheehan served in Iraq and Afghanistan and received a Bronze Star with Valor for combat actions. Currently Sheehan is the Eastern Regiona...

We start off this episode remembering recent guest of the podcast John Bartolo who passed away on March 6th.    Special guest on with us is Army Ranger Greg Anderson, current host of the Endless Endeavor podcast. Greg talks about his history as well as the viral video that lost him his job with the police department and why he felt obliged to post it. Be sure to check out Endless Endeavor on all p...

Navy combat veteran of Vietnam Alex Hargrove joins us in studio (and by in studio, we mean Ian's apartment since Alex lives in the same apt. complex.) Kris is still in Kansas, and we could only use one microphone with Squadcast for Ian and Alex but we make it work. Alex served in multiple deployments including fighting in the Tet Offensive of 1968. Alex's health was also impacted by agent orange....

Jasen Rauch is the lead guitarist and songwriter for Breaking Benjamin. He was previously in the band Red, and also has written for KoRn as well as written, produced, and played for Love & Death, which featured Head from KoRn. Breaking Benjamin will be on tour starting next month with Seether, and will also be playing several major festivals including Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL, Uph...

On this episode we answer some of your questions sent to battlelinepodcast@gmail.com which include topics of faith, favorite shows, cancel culture, Canadaian truckers, and more.    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/     To enter the...

On this episode we cover some major news which includes the Canadian trucker Freedom Convoy, the ongoing Joe Rogan controversy, and establishment media calling out Joe Biden. Also joining us for an interview on this show is Tom Young, author of "Red Burning Sky." Tom is a West Virginia Air National Guard vet with over 20 years of service who retired in 2013. Young served in Iraq and Afghanistan, a...

Hollie McKay is a national bureau correspondent, human rights journalist, and global risk specialist. She frequently reports on affairs in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, and Myanmar from on the ground. Her work has been seen on Fox News. Additionally, she is an ambassador for Burnt Children Relief, who you can visit at http://helpbcrf.com . Her book "Only Cry for the Living: Memo...