Into The Breach

In this episode of Breaching with the Boys, Ethan Nagel and Nicholas Laidlaw engage in a wide-ranging conversation that touches on personal life, gaming, film, and significant global events. They discuss the impact of current conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and Iran, and reflect on the state of cinema and television in today's culture. The conversation also delves into the implications of g...

Richard Hy is a S.V.U. Detective, Drill Instructor and runs the highly successful YouTube channel Angry Cops. We cut straight to the point in this episode to discuss the most recent Minnesota incident involving Alex Pretti and the what comes next. With his experience and extensive knowledge of the law, Richard lays out what will most likely happen next in this controversial case.

Morgan Lerette was first deployed while serving as Security Forces in the Air force to Iraq in 2003 to provide security for the first aerial supply route in Iraq at Tallil Air Base, . He joined Blackwater in 2004 and was sent to Iraq to protect diplomats. He participated in hundreds of combat missions protecting the Regime Crimes Liaison Office, which gathered evidence for the trials of Saddam Hus...

Kurt Summers joined the Marines and became Crash/Fire/Rescue Operator. He was stationed in Hawaii where his job was to respond to downed aircraft and recover the remains of fellow servicemen and equipment. After his enlistment he would eventually work for Black Rifle Coffee Company and work his way up from customer service to production assistant, learning how to film and produce media content. Ku...

Rudy Pavich is a comedian, actor and legendary radio host from Minnesota Radio Stations 93X and KS95. After his career on radio, Rudy turned his sights back to comedy were he would feature and open for Adam Corolla, Michael Yo and Adam Ray. You can see him on the road touring and cohosting weekly on the Adam Corolla Show.

Erik Anderson served on the ground in Afghanistan along side Special Forces, Marines and NATO allies during the height of the Global War on Terror. He later served as an Air force Squadron Commander and has a career spanning almost 20 Years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. We discuss leadership, military transitions and the important role every service member plays in the overall strategy...

Spending the 250th Marine Corp Birthday with fellow Infantrymen Jack Mandaville. We discuss his experiences of going from SOI straight to the Invasion of Iraq, acting alongside William Shatner and starting his new successful YouTube series - Jacked History.

Tier 1 Operators to Conquering Everest Solo. This episode is highlighting some of the amazing conversations we have had so far from guests who have been Into the Breach.

Tales from the Gridsquare is a place where Military personal from different countries share their thrilling experiences ranging from UFO sightings to Paranormal activities. Nick Orton is the mastermind behind the curtain and has come on todays show to get us in the mood for Halloween and spooky vibes. Go check out his Instagram @tales_from_the_gridsquare and you can purchase his books on Amazon.co...

Preston Stewart served in the US Army as a Fires Officer and deployed to combat in the height of the Afghan War. He graduated from West Point and found himself in the middle of the fight in Southern Afghanistan, directing close air support and in direct fires. After the military he launched his Tik Tok channel about military history and related subjects. After the Russians invaded Ukraine , Presto...

A stand-up comedian and writer, Ben Katzner blends a subversive style, biting observational humor and skilled story telling to deliver a one-of-a-kind live show that's equal parts charming, smart and relatable. Katzner regularly opens for comedian Kelsey Cook and has opened for a variety of performers including Chad Daniels Josh Johnson, Zainab Johnson and Kyle Kinane. Besides performing in cl...

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Luke Ryan is an Army Ranger with 4 Combat Deployments, Purple Heart Recipient, author and owner of Four Hawk Media. He grew up in Pakistan and Thailand, the son of American medical missionaries who provide medical support to people in difficult places. As an adult, he became an Army Ranger and went on four combat deployments to Afghanistan, where he left as a team leader. After the military, Luke...

Dr. Mitch has spent most of his professional medical career working internationally alongside his wife Caryl, a licensed nurse. Together they have launched initiatives focused on providing excellent and innovative healthcare in regions of the world where quality medical care is limited. From 1995 - 2005, they founded and operated the Gilgit Eye Hospital in Northern Pakistan. From 2005 - 2025, they...

Brent Tucker is a retired Delta Force Operator, Special Forces Green Beret, Purple Heart Recipient and Cohost of the Anti-Hero Podcast. He is the owner and founder of First Responder's Coffee, Cigar, & Cask Company, Director of Training with Apollo by Medik Systems, and, amongst his many other acts of civil service, trains SWAT teams and first responders nationwide.

Marty Skovlund Jr. is a former Army Ranger who served eight years in the U.S. Army, including five combat deployments with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving the military, he found a new passion in writing and filmmaking, quickly building a career as a journalist covering major global events. His work has taken him from the protests at Standing Rock to war zones in Afghanistan,...

Warfighter Tobacco is a veteran owned company founded by Combat Veterans Scott Jansen and Jon Simons. The crew talks about the challenges of the cigar industry, starting small business, raising kids and where the culture is going. We are also joined by Marine Combat Veteran and Comedian Mikey Fahey and Army Psyops veteran Jaz Broome from the show Freedom Friends.

Michael Burke is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with over 24 years of service, including 16 years in Special Operations and 14 combat deployments—most of them with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He served during the Regiment’s most pivotal years, as it evolved into a premier Special Operations fighting force. Throughout his career, Mike played a key role in developing the tactics and doctri...

Joey Vasatka and Brian Wendel are film producers and the co-founders of Yow Media. Both entered the Hollywood and film industry through unconventional paths—and they’re continuing to break the mold with their latest venture: the streaming platform Yow. Tv. Between them, they bring extensive experience working on major blockbuster films and hit reality TV shows. In this conversation, we dive into t...

Brian Dickinson, a native of the Pacific Northwest, grew up exploring the mountains and chasing adrenaline through extreme sports during his high school years. His adventurous spirit led him to join the U.S. Navy, where he earned a place in the elite ranks of the Navy Rescue Swimmers. After completing his service, Brian turned his focus to mountaineering, setting an ambitious goal: to climb the ta...

Chris Naganuma grew up as a troublemaker in California, but everything changed the day he watched the Twin Towers fall on 9/11. Deeply moved, he enlisted in the U.S. Army right after high school and was quickly deployed with one of the first Stryker Combat Teams to Mosul, Iraq in 2004. After a brutal combat tour, he was injured during training and medically separated from the Army. Refusing to slo...

Nate Skinner started his career as a M1 Abrams tanker in the Minnesota National Guard. He was apart of the top performing Tank Companies from the infamous 34ID Redbulls. After the riots in 2020, Nate decided to shift to Religious Affairs to help his fellow soldiers on the front with their struggles with spirituality, moral and motivation.

Joseph Hahn is a highly decorated Navy SEAL veteran who served with the elite Tier 1 unit, DEVGRU (Development Group). His journey is a powerful testament to resilience, grit, and determination. After losing his mother at a young age, Joe was placed in the foster care system, where he moved through more than 50 homes before his 18th birthday. Despite the instability, he remained focused on his edu...

Adam Schwarze is a highly decorated Marine infantryman who served with distinction in multiple battles during the Iraq War, including the initial invasion, the Battle of Najaf, and the First Battle of Fallujah. After his time in the Marine Corps, he transitioned to the Navy, becoming an officer in the Navy SEALs. Throughout his career, he completed multiple deployments worldwide, eventually moving...

Drago Dzieran was born under the Communist Socialist Poland in 1960. He faced the horrors and challenges of life under the Iron Current, oppression of speech, religious faith and freedom. He was deemed a threat to the state and was imprisoned for taking part in the underground Polish Freedom resistance. Once released he received political refugee asylum in the United States were he would become a...