Matthew Bigelow
Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment Views are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Drones are the New Machine Gun of the 21st Century with COL (R) John Antal 16.12.2024 1:22:49
For more information on John Antal and his work: + https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/497-the-dictators-dream-a-conversation-with-col-john-antal-usa-ret/ + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoktqS7aWgo + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSKRH_UqSko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussion on FM, Leadership and the Changing Character of War with GEN (R) Funk 07.12.2024 39:21
For a copy of the Funk Fundamentals - please access here: https://www.jble.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002253447/ Please feel free to reach out via: bigelow.matthew.ryan@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Things Defense Industry with Madeline Zimmerman 20.11.2024 52:38
For more information - I highly recommend subscribing to the substack: First Breakfast - found at : https://www.firstbreakfast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Force Management and Materiel Solutions with COL (R) Scott Gallaway 12.11.2024 1:00:55
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The All-Volunteer Force and Mobilization with Katherine Kuzminski, CNAS 12.11.2024 49:19
For more information: https://www.cnas.org/people/katherine-kuzminski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Warfare and Enabling the Terrestrial Battlefield with Paul Szymanski 28.10.2024 1:07:17
For more information: + https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CRLFWGTT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Evolution of Drones with Stacie Pettyjohn, Center for a New American Security 27.10.2024 47:35
For more information, please see links below: + https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/evolution-not-revolution + https://www.cnas.org/publications/video/stacie-pettyjohn-on-drones-in-ukraine + https://warontherocks.com/2024/03/drones-are-transforming-the-battlefield-in-ukraine-but-in-an-evolutionary-fashion/ + https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/stacie-pettyjohn-on-the-evolution-not-revoluti...
Discussion on the Maritime Domain, the Defense Industrial Base, and Future War with Anthony Cowden 28.09.2024 51:59
For more information: + http://stariconsultingservices.com/knowledge-base-2/ + https://www.usni.org/press/books/fighting-fleet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussion on Acquisitions, Defense Industrial Base, and the Budget with Dan Grazier 25.09.2024 50:28
For more information: +https://www.stimson.org/2024/current-defense-plans-require-unsustainable-future-spending/ + https://responsiblestatecraft.org/military-industrial-complex-2668809022/ +https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/pentagons-budgetary-time-bomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussion on Acquisitions, Defense Industrial Base and PPBE with Julia Gledhill 25.09.2024 54:07
For more information: + https://www.stimson.org/2024/how-the-defense-industry-price-gouges-the-pentagon/ + https://www.stimson.org/2024/current-defense-plans-require-unsustainable-future-spending/ + https://www.undiplomaticpodcast.com/ + https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/pentagons-budgetary-time-bomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussion on the Nature of the Russian Army and How They Fight with Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Hall, TRADOC G2 07.09.2024 56:37
For more information, I recommend reading the TRADOC G-2's recently published The Operational Environment 2024-2034: Large-Scale Combat Operations at https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/2024/07/31/the-operational-environment-2024-2034-large-scale-combat-operations/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussion on War, Military Theory and the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict with Amos Fox 26.08.2024 1:00:40
Link to his publication - I highly encourage the listeners to purchase a copy: + https://www.amazon.com/dp/1912440539?ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&language=en-US&skipTwisterOG=1 Additional information for further understanding of war, sieges, and military theory: + https://www.yo...
Defense Industrial Base, Acquisitions and Transformation with Andrew Glenn 25.08.2024 49:33
Link to Andrew's newsletter: https://andrewglenn.substack.com/p/the-arsenal-dilemma-the-case-against Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The All-Volunteer Force with Dr. Gil Barndollar 16.07.2024 1:16:21
For more information regarding Dr. Barndollar's research, please see below. In addition, below are links to the articles mentioned in this episode: + https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/magazine/suicide-military-austin-valley.html +https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/magazine/suicides-military.html + https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/all-volunteer-force-crisis/674603/ + https://forei...
Drones and Changing Character of War with LTC Paul Lushenko 16.07.2024 50:36
For more information regarding Dr. Lushenko's work, please see below: + https://media.defense.gov/2024/Feb/22/2003398040/-1/-1/0/CoS34-podcast-transcript-Lushenko. PDF + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57QqAfjiXyI + https://shows.acast.com/revolution-in-military-affairs/episodes/the-legitimacy-of-drone-warfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DSCA, Force Management and Leadership Discussion with LTG (R) Buchanan 15.07.2024 58:16
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The Russo-Ukrainian Conflict and Future War with Dr. Anthony Tingle 13.07.2024 52:03
For more information regarding Dr. Tingle and his work, please see below links: + https://substack.com/@warvector + https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol54/iss1/3/ + https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/jfq/jfq-85/jfq-85_30-35_Tingle-Tyree.pdf + https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/06/ukraine-will-breach-the-russian-lines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MDO and FM 3-0 discussion with Mr. Matt Farmer, Doctrine Developer for the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate 20.06.2024 53:13
For more information on MDO and FM 3-0, I have included an awesome article and YouTube video to deepen your understanding: + https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QFYjO3XHd3Q + https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2022-ole/musicians-of-mars-in-multiple-domains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Force Management Discussion with Mr. Daniel Egbert, Chief, Force Integration Division 19.06.2024 1:08:28
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Discussion on America and the World - Past, Present, and Future with Dr. Stephen Wertheim 09.06.2024 1:00:42
For more information: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674248663 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/tomorrow-world-birth-us-global-supremacy https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-america-cant-have-it-all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Force Management Discussion with LTC Sumpter and MAJ Zerr 04.06.2024 1:02:02
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Discussion on Foreign Policy and the Pivot to Asia with Dr. Van Jackson 30.05.2024 48:55
To learn more, please go to: https://www.vanjackson.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MDO Series: Discussion on space and why it matters with Dr. Brian Weeden 28.05.2024 58:30
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Total Army Analysis (TAA) and Force Management Discussion with Mr. John Stoneburg, Deputy Chief, Programs Division, DAMO-FMF 20.05.2024 1:17:43
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Discussion on Data Analytics and Innovation with COL Kris Saling 20.05.2024 58:50
For more information, please visit: https://kristinsaling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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