Steve & Patrick

Operator Syndrome

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Limited podcast series. Candid discussions about mental, physical, and spiritual stressors. Featuring Steve (former Navy SEAL, professor, and chaplain) and Patrick (former Army Ranger, management consultant, and technologist).

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Steve & Patrick

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Steve decides to leave the Teams | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 50 27.01.2023 36:35

Steve talks through his thought process for getting out of the military, but not before he prepares to screen for DEVGRU's green team.    RIP Mike Bailey, Navy SEAL   #history #podcast #navyseals #veteran

Paratroopers Left In a Meatgrinder - Pt. 2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 49 20.01.2023 37:16

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) continue to discuss the Afghanistan deployment of a company from the 173rd Airborne Brigade captured in the following works. Part Two.   "War" (book) by Sebastian Junger  "Infidel" (book) by Tim Hetherington  "Restrepo" (documentary) by Sebastian Junger & Tim Hetherington   #podcast #history #bookreview #armyrangers...

Paratroopers Left In a Meatgrinder - Pt. 1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 48 13.01.2023 38:20

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) discuss the Afghanistan deployment of a company from the 173rd Airborne Brigade captured in the following works. Part One.   "War" (book) by Sebastian Junger  "Infidel" (book) by Tim Hetherington  "Restrepo" (documentary) by Sebastian Junger & Tim Hetherington   #podcast #history #bookreview #armyrangers #navyseals #...

The Rangers Evolve at Warp Speed | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 47 06.01.2023 38:38

Patrick continues to discuss his 2008 deployment to Mosul, Iraq. He describes how tactics changed over the course of months and he talks about the loss of SGT William Patrick Rudd, KIA 10-05-2008 with Steve (former Navy SEAL).   #podcast #history #armyrangers

Rolling into Mosul in a Stryker | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 46 30.12.2022 35:17

Patrick (former Army Ranger) describes his 4th combat rotation, this time to the Iraqi city of Mosul in 2008. He compares operations in rural Afghanistan against the dense urban environment of Mosul and discusses the risks with Steve (former Navy SEAL).   #podcast #history #armyrangers

Listener Q&A #5 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 45 23.12.2022 35:28

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) answer some more questions from the inbox:   Reconnaissance Marines get mentioned from time to time and I'd like to clarify some common misconceptions.  I experienced regret due to not serving in the Royal Marines back in the early 2000s. Have a question or comment of your own? operatorsyndromepodcast@gmail.com   #history #po...

More Cool SOF Schools | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 44 16.12.2022 38:24

Steve and Patrick run through some other cool (and not so cool) training opportunities they saw during their time in special operations.   #history #podcast #armyrangers #navyseals

Cool Schools After the "Pipeline" | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 43 09.12.2022 37:34

Patrick (former Army Ranger) finally talks about a knife-fighting school he attended. Steve (former Navy SEAL) talks about SERE and Jungle Warfare training.   #podcast #history #navyseals #armyrangers #forgedinfire

Listener Q&A #4 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 42 02.12.2022 38:00

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) answer more questions from the inbox:   How might one use stories of hardship to motivate/inspire troubled youth?  How to discuss accountability with your peers?  What happens after Hell Week before Phase 2 of BUD/S?  Did we spend an inordinate amount of resources targeting individuals?   Have a question? operatorsy...

An Accidental Hostage Rescue | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 41 25.11.2022 36:39

Patrick (former Army Ranger) talks about some more odd missions from his 2007 deployment to Afghanistan. Steve (former Navy SEAL) describes the allocation of missions between Tier 1 units and "white" SOF.   #podcast #history #armyrangers #afghanistan

On Killing and Combat | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 40 18.11.2022 37:31

Patrick (former Army Ranger) discusses key moments during his 2007 deployment to Afghanistan where he encountered death. Steve (former Navy SEAL) chimes in on combat's warping of the mind and time.   #podcast #history #armyrangers #warzone #afghanistan

Listener Q&A #3 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 39 11.11.2022 36:44

This week's questions: 1. Any moral injury when forced to modify the Ranger creed? 2. How would you reform the military to improve the lives of servicemembers? 3. What was the most difficult part of being a chaplain to servicemembers of different faiths?  Got a question? operatorsyndromepodcast@gmail.com #podcast #history #navyseals #armyrangers #chaplain

Steve talks about SEAL snipers Pt. 2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 38 04.11.2022 37:00

Steve dives into the "stalking" evolution at SOTIC and discusses the maturation of SEAL sniper training in the early '90s.  #podcast #history #navyseals #sniper

Steve talks about SEAL snipers Pt. 1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 37 28.10.2022 38:33

Steve (former Navy SEAL) begins a deep dive into his experience serving as a sniper. He discusses how he was selected and eventually earned a spot to attend the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC).  #podcast #history #navyseals #sniper

Listener Q&A #2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 36 21.10.2022 38:36

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) take some more listener questions:   1. What does an average day look like in a SEAL / Ranger platoon? 2. What SOF units take the youngest candidates? 3. What issues are magnified in young operators? 4. Have you read "War" or "Black Hearts?" 5. Any advice for a female considering BUD/S?   #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #askmeany...

Steve reacts to an Army Ranger mission | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 35 14.10.2022 38:09

Steve (former Navy SEAL) returns to the podcast and has a few questions for Patrick about his latest story.  #podcast #history #navyseals #armyrangers #afghanistan

A Ranger mission goes awry Pt.2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 34 07.10.2022 1:04:38

Patrick concludes his recounting of a Ranger raid that occurred during his 2nd rotation to Afghanistan in 2007. Part 2 of 2.  #podcast #history #armyrangers #afghanistan

A Ranger mission goes awry Pt. 1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 33 30.09.2022 40:56

Patrick goes solo to recount one particularly interesting raid that occurred during his 2nd rotation to Afghanistan in 2007. Part 1 of 2.  #podcast #history #armyrangers #afghanistan

SEAL training under scrutiny? | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 32 23.09.2022 38:22

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) react to two articles published in The New York Times by David Philipps:  "Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs" - 08/30/2022;  "Navy Orders High-Level Outside Investigation of SEAL Course" - 10/09/2022  #podcast #navyseals

Steve goes back to The Philippines | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 31 16.09.2022 36:54

Steve discusses his third deployment in 1992 to the Philippines in the wake of a major volcanic eruption. He details how SEALs supported a mission more focused on humanitarian relief.  #podcast #history #navyseals

Steve learns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and becomes a menace | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 30 09.09.2022 36:52

Steve (former Navy SEAL) discusses how he first learned of BJJ, practiced under Rickson Gracie, and helped it get its foothold in the NSW community. Patrick (former Army Ranger) revels in another SEALs-behaving-badly story from Steve.  #podcast #history #navyseals #bjj #mma #ufc

Listener Q&A #1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 29 02.09.2022 38:17

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) answer some questions from a frequent listener.  1) Would you allow your child to join SOF? 2) New recruit concerns about "broken" SOF operators, advice? 3) Would you join SOF again, knowing what you know?  #history #podcast #navyseals #armyrangers

Patrick goes back to Afghanistan | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 28 26.08.2022 37:10

Patrick describes his third rotation, his first as an assault team leader. Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick discuss mistakes in special operations.  #history #podcast #armyrangers

Patrick's first trip to Afghanistan | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 27 19.08.2022 36:33

Patrick talks about joining the weapons squad after Ranger School and getting surged to Afghanistan in 2007 to "help find Bin Laden." Steve (former Navy SEAL) learns how the Rangers setup job progression within a platoon.  #history #podcast #armyrangers

Stories about training Navy SEALs | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 26 19.08.2022 34:49

Steve (former Navy SEAL) talks about leading the Assaults division of the Training department following Desert Storm. Patrick (former Army Ranger) hears some stories about mishaps on the firing range and during airborne operations.  #history #podcast #navyseals