James Curry

Post One: True stories from Marine Embassy Guards

Society EN ↓ 27 episodes

Marine Embassy Guards serve in some of the most remote and politically volatile places on earth, often alone, unseen, and far from home. Post One is a storytelling podcast that brings their experiences to life. Each episode features candid conversations with Marines who stood watch at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, saving lives, safeguarding secrets, and navigating cultures most Americans will never see. From tense standoffs and high-stakes evacuations to quiet moments of connection, these are the unfiltered stories of Marines serving on the front lines of American diplomacy....

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James Curry

Episodes

Full Hulk Mode: Detachment Commander Tackled and Life as an MSG 13.01.2026 1:29:48

Former Marine Security Guard and former Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Matthew Kearse joins the show to explain why he believes MSG duty is the best in the military. He shares a wild story of a detachment commander being subdued by two RSOs, breaks down the often-complicated relationship between RSOs and the Marines and explains what happens when that trust collapses. Matt also reflects...

Not Done Yet: The Bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi 06.01.2026 1:05:31

Former Marine Security Guard Daniel Briehl recounts his firsthand experience during the August 7, 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. He describes surviving the blast, falling down an elevator shaft, leaving the hospital, and hitchhiking back to the embassy to continue helping in the aftermath. The episode captures the realities of pre-9/11 embassy security, the loss of a fellow Ma...