Sean Parnell Battleground Podcast

Sean and Shane discuss Shane’s unexpected path to flying in Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One. Shane Recounts the harrowing Hainan Island Incident in April, 2001, where his EP-3E Aries reconnaissance aircraft was downed by a Chinese aircraft, before he and his 23 crew members were detained and interrogated by the Chinese for 12 days.   Shane Osborn is a former Naval Aviator who was awarded the...

Sean and Daniel discuss how the radical Greens will use everything from forest fires to the pandemic to push their agenda. Daniel explains how fossil fuels are saving humanity and how we can shift the narrative on energy and the environment.   Daniel Turner is the founder and executive director of Power the Future— a 501C4 with the mission of offering truth, facts, and research that will enrich th...

In part 2 of this interview, Sean and Chris recount some of their most intense moments in combat in Afghanistan, including the infamous June 10 2005 fire fight, and almost being overrun at the first combat outpost in Afghanistan. Chris also reminisces about the time he was attacked by a money. Chris Cowan was a member of Outlaw Platoon who fought alongside Sean in Afghanistan in 2005-2006, after s...

Sean and Chris discuss their deployment to Afghanistan and recount their extensive and grueling training. Chris talks about his first deployment, the time he was blown up, and when he got busted by MPs in Qatar. Chris Cowan was a member of Outlaw Platoon who fought alongside Sean in Afghanistan. Subscribe to Battleground on Rumble Subscribe to Sean’s YouTube channel for full episodes and additiona...

Sean and Rich Baris discuss the challenges of polling in our current political climate. They discuss what happened in 2022, predictions for 2024, candidate quality, and how the landscape of campaigns has changed forever with mail in voting. Support the show: https://officialseanparnell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alek tells the story of him and his buddies famously foiling a terrorist attack on a Paris-bound train in 2015, which became a book and feature film staring Alek as himself. Sean and Alek discuss running for office, fundraising, gerrymandering, and dancing with the stars. Alek Skarlatos is a former National Guardsman who, while traveling from Amsterdam to Paris, stopped a terrorist on a train. The...

Sean and Matt discuss the oil and gas industry in the U.S. and how the shale revolution transformed the energy industry. They talk about how green policies are hurting the oil and gas industry and crippling our economy, and the national security implications of ceding our energy independence.   Matt Coday is a 4th generation oil and gas worker, and is the founder of Oil and Gas Workers Association...

Jake discusses his journey from playing football at the University of Arkansas to winning a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots. Jake and Sean talk about their journeys through Ranger School and the serving in the Army, and their respective political campaigns.   Jake Bequette is a former football player for the University of Arkansas and the New England Patriots where won a Super Bowl, befor...

Sean and Kurt discuss the state of the conservative movement and the problem of weak Republicans. Kurt talks about meeting and working for Andrew Breitbart  Kurt Schlichter is an attorney, author, senior columnist for Townhall.com and retired Army colonel.   Subscribe to Battleground on Rumble Subscribe to Sean’s YouTube channel for full episodes and additional content - @officialseanparnell Follo...

Sean and Clay discuss how politics and wokeness have gradually made their way into sports and the effect it has had on our culture. They discuss the recent controversy of men competing in women sports, and Clay talks about the events that led to starting “Outkick.” Clay Travis is the host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton show and the founder of Outkick.com.   Subscribe to Battleground on Rumble...

Sean and Maureen talk about about Maureen’s experience playing volleyball at West Point and how one huge personal sacrifice led her to the NCAA tournament for the first time in the school’s history. They discuss the toll of deployment on the parents of service members, and how it felt to see her father perp-walked by a corrupt justice system. Maureen Bannon is the daughter of Steve Bannon and is t...

Sean and Steve discuss Steve’s new book “Uncovered”, which takes a deep look at how the media got so off track and how to fix it. They discuss the impact of mainstream media on the rise of Donald Trump (and vice versa), how bad faith journalism affected the Covid era, and how we can restore faith in our media. Steve Krakauer is a journalist and media critic who has worked at CNN, Fox, NBC, and The...

ean and Braxton discuss the injuries Braxton sustained in Iraq and his road to recovery, which is recounted in his memoir “The Glass Factory”. They discuss their respective service in the Global War on Terror, and talk some politics too.   Braxton McCoy is a retired Army Sergeant who was critically injured in a suicide bomb attack in 2006. He is the author of “The Glass Factory”, which recounts hi...

Sean and Scott discuss the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race, how the only path forward for the GOP is to embrace all legal forms of voting, and how to win in 2024. Scott talks about how he went from dog walker to national grassroots champion, and how a lack of action from government inspired him to lead clean-up efforts in dozens of cities across the country.  Scott Presler, AKA “The Persiste...

Sean and Buck discuss their respective journeys from serving overseas to entering the political and media worlds. Buck talks about his multiple experiences in the Oval Office and the time he took Ivanka Trump to a high school dance. They speculate whether or not Jack Ryan is actually based on Buck’s life. Buck Sexton is co-host of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show and host of Hold The Line. He...

Sean and Dave discuss Dave’s new book “Superpower in Peril: a battle plan to renew America”. They talk about how to reclaim America and the bold policies required to save our country, as well as leadership in combat and in business. Dave McCormick was born and raised in Pennsylvania, graduated from West Point and served as an Army officer. Dave is a business leader and former CEO, served in the Wh...

Sean and Wendy discuss what it takes to keep fighting even when your enemies want to silence you. They recount Wendy’s successful career as a news anchor before being cancelled for telling the truth, and how she has continuously and relentlessly kept coming back stronger and keeps fighting for our values. Wendy Bell is a 21-time Emmy award winning former news anchor and the host of Wendy Bell Radi...

Sean and Amanda discuss the weaponization of the federal government and how important conservatism is in todays culture. Mid-way through the conversation they have a surprise guest appearance from 2022 Arizona gubernatorial nominee (and future VP pick?) Kari Lake Support the show: https://officialseanparnell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition of Battleground, Sean is joined by Kash Patel in a conversation recorded LIVE at CPAC.   Subscribe to Sean’s YouTube channel for full episodes and additional content - @officialseanparnell Follow Sean on Instagram - @officalseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Support the show: https://officialseanparnell.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Sean Feucht, a faith leader, worship leader, evangelist, musician, and activist, joins Battleground to discuss the spiritual warfare taking place in America and how people are not aware of it. He shares his experience growing up as a full-time missionary in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and how seeing the bravery of those facing persecution woke him up to the same fight in America. He reflec...

Ryan Michler, combat veteran, author, and host of the Order of Man podcast, joins Sean on Battleground to discuss the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and masculinity in dealing with challenging situations. Ryan and Sean discuss how one can overcome difficult experiences, such as losing a loved one or facing mental illness, and use them as a source of strength. Ryan emphasizes the importan...

Nick Palmisciano is a West Point graduate, former Army infantryman, founder of Ranger Up, and CEO of Diesel Jack Media. In this episode of Battleground, Nick shares his story of how he ended up in the military, which was not originally a part of his plan. His father, a Vietnam vet, never pushed the military on him, but Nick ended up taking the SATs and doing well, prompting him to look into West P...

Sean and Joe talk about what motivated them to serve in the military and the price of sending Americans to war, and how losing his wide Shannon led to to a conversation with President Trump that ultimately launched Joe’s political journey. Joe Kent is a retired  Army Special Forces officer and CIA officer with 11 combat deployments. His wife Shannon was killed in Syria in 2019 in the Manjib Bombin...

Sean Parnell and Amber Smith discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed in Iraq and Afghani...

Sean Parnell and Salena Zito break down the 2024 Republican Primary field - including Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. Plus, does the educational system need a complete overhaul? Subscribe to Sean’s YouTube channel for full episodes and additional content - @officialseanparnell Follow Sean on Instagram - @officalseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Support the show: https://officialse...