Direct Action Combat Podcast

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We have been so lucky to sit down with human beings who are real-life heroes, and Ben Besant was no exception. This was, quite frankly, one of the most powerful and emotionally heavy podcasts we've ever had. A big thank you to the fine folks at OTAB who helped arrange this meeting,...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   This one is a bit of a step outside of the ordinary for us. Randy is joined by Professor John Dunn and his daughter Anna Dunn, where they discuss the process of dealing with her cancer diagnosis, and subsequent recovery and return to sport in sitting volleyball. This was a fairly...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/  This was a MONSTER podcast, and proof that when you put super like-minded people on a call, they can talk for hours...4, if you included the hour that continued off camera. Eetu came to be known to me (Producer Josh) through his Instagram, where he is doing some seriously incredibl...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Producer Note: We did run into some tech issues while recording this one, so apologies for the slightly jank audio/video, and shout out to Sarah for going with the flow until we got everything squared away!   Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://g...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ ***New Podcast Alert*** This is the first episode of our series of DA Creative Podcasts, where Producer Josh interviews the people behind all the awesome content out in the tactical world. And first up had to be the creative director for Clandestine Media, Clayton Cassidy. Clayton h...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This is truly one of DA's more 'unmissable' episodes of the podcast. Joining us this week is Barry Nisbet, former RCR sniper and current author of the book 'Send It'. Barry has had an incredible career and has been exposed to some harrowing combat missions, and we only scratched the...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We got a little all over the place in terms of chronology on this one, so please forgive us! If you guys have specific follow-ups, or questions about anything in these videos, hit us up in the comments, and we'll try to address them in the next video!   Direct Action Combat is PROUD...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   Joining us this week is Peter Lang, a CAF vet (former tank gunner), and long-time Peel Police Tac Team Leader who saw the unit from it's early tactics to its more modern approach to things like CQB.   Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfox...

      https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   We could not be more thrilled to be joined in studio by Mark Norman, former Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff to the Canadian Armed Forces.  We talked about everything from the current status of today's military, to his well-documented departure, as well as his ride through...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ BUCKLE UP for this one. Gordo has lived the lives of 10 men, and has done an insurmountable amount of good not only for this country but for those who serve it, or have served it. We chat about Gordo's experiences in light infantry, working his way to JTF2 selection, the bumps along...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ On this week's episode, we were pleased to be joined by Canadian MMA fighter, currently signed to the UFC - Mandel "Rat Garbage" Nallo. Mandel has an amazing story of determination and dedication in pursuit of his dream. He is someone that young people should be looking up to! Big t...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is an incredibly interesting man, who is trying his best to put Canadians at the forefront of military thrillers through his writing. Not only is Michael a retired intel officer with CAF, and an author, he's also a full-time law student, craziness! Big...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We'll be honest here, we've been talking about this podcast since we recorded it. Brad has an incredible background from Marine Force Recon, where he starred in the book Generation Kill, to training of government agencies, and now starting a whiskey brand, he is a wealth of knowledg...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This was a very cool experience for us, and something we're hoping to do more of moving forward, speaking with men and women of the armed forces from around the world. It won't always be a discussion about tactics and deployments, as you'll hear in this interview with Andy, but we a...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Randy and Mark's friendship dates back well over a decade and is deeply rooted in martial arts. Mark is a business owner, former UFC fighter, father, and phenomenal human being. He has lived 100 lives with the time he has spent on this earth to date. I can assure you, there will be...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We managed to sneak in a quick 40 mins in between podcasts to answer some of your questions this month! If you didn't have a chance to submit anything, toss it in the comments and we'll cover it off in November. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https:...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Another beauty from the unit joins us on the podcast! Sean is (another) fascinating person with a super interesting background, has lived through some pretty crazy experiences while serving as a supporter at JTF2, including the shooting on Parliament Hill in 2014. Direct Action Comb...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This podcast is a phenomenal story of dedication and perseverance, with the one and only  @ChrisRaynorMD  . We talk about his journey from professional sports to medicine, the struggles therein to accomplish his dream, and his time in the CAF reserves. This is not only motivational,...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is Serge Gevork. Serge has an awesome story, from immigrating from communist Russia to training with the highest level Olympic Wrestlers and UFC Fighters Canada has ever had to offer. And on top of all that, he happens to be Randy's wrestling coach! Di...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/  Buckle up, kids! Introducing the new format for Ask The Operator. Once a month, Randy will sit down, and go through as many of our user-submitted questions as possible, allowing us to get you your answers WAY faster than before. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fo...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Another beauty of a human being on this week's show, Brian Rauchbach. Brain and Randy crossed paths while Randy was with JTF2 and looking on ways to improve the hands and feet skills at the unit - enter, Brian Rauchbach. Brian's Gym: elitetrainingcenter.net Direct Action Combat is P...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   Perhaps our most requested guest to date, retired JTF2 sniper Dallas Alexander, was generous enough to make some time for us while in between shows. Lots of talk about life, music, and some nerding out on sniping. Enjoy!   (Though we imagine you are) Follow Dallas on Social: IG: h...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   To be perfectly honest, there are so many different ways to describe Dave Dewar's life and career, that the title space just doesn't come close to covering it. Dave had a tough upbriging, but joined the Canadian Armed Forces at a fairly young age, rose up to JTF2 where he deployed...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/   This episode's guest is Canadian investigative journalist and author Sam Cooper. Sam has been reporting on the international criminal networks within our borders ranging from the Mexican cartels, China, Iranian threat networks and more. Strap in for this one, it is eye-opening to...

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is Josh Rowlands, former JTF2 K9 handler with multiple combat deployments overseas with both JTF2 and as a CSOR Operator. Josh currently runs a K9 training business out of Ottawa and hosts his own podcast as well!   Website: https://in-linek9.ca/ Insta...