The PathFive Podcast

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It's the biggest body of water in the news, so what exactly is it and how did it become so critical? Broneil and Midas hop in the boat and cruise on down to the Strait of Hormuz to clue you guys into some interesting facts, both contemporary and historical that should shed some light on the current situation. Plus, you'll probably laugh and that's always a blessing in our World. #globa...

With the emerging highly dynamic situation surrounding Iran and the ongoing nuclear negotiations, the team analyzed several key indicators that something big is coming. Peeling back the layers of available information, the boys dive deeper and apply their own experience and critical analysis to determine just what is next for Iran and the Middle East. Stay safe and stay good!

In this episode the team breaks down a general update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine by applying the DIME acronym at a strategic level and analyzing tactical developments in the field. We started this podcast in 2020 as a means of bringing awareness to issues forgotten by the mainstream media, so it seemed diligent to provide an update amidst all the other noise aimed at keeping us divided. Be...

We've got a dictator nicked out of his bed, Iran in full revolt and Minneapolis right behind it and we are only two weeks into 2026. Sheesh! Welcome to season 7 of the podcast! It is absolutely wild that we are here with all of you. Started at the height of COVID in response to recognizing the intentional polarization and slop put forth by the mainstream media, we continue on our journey to of...

Thanks for tuning in with us as we dive into the upbringing, policies and controversy around Mexico's first female President. Who would even want to lead a nation riddled by so much violence and instability? What are her motivations and alignments? We answer these questions and much more, so dive on in! Check out our instagram for spicy memes, team training content and discount codes to great...

The team is hot off our most recent training event and we felt the need to break it down for you all to hopefully inspire and remind you that getting out there in the wild with your community to hone practical skills is not as daunting as it may seem. The World got a little more dangerous over the last week unfortunately. Emotions are high after the events that unfolded in Utah and we've recei...

We ran out of time on the first episode due to the sheer amount of discussion and analysis that Trump's first 6 months in office as 47 has provoked, so we are back again to hit public image and immigration. Offering perspectives from all sides of the coin, the team dives into some rather controversial topics as we always do. Thanks for joining us in an effort to have some objective conversatio...

It's been a wild ride in the American political theatre for the last six months and we are here to dissect some of the decision making, short term results and the intended long term impact. On Part 1 we cover foreign policy with how it relates to Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Iran and NATO as a whole, then move along to hit the economy. Part 2 involves Public Image, Immigration and the crystal ball...

Over the weekend yet another Middle Eastern powder keg seems to have cooked off fam. On this episode the team breaks down the tactical and strategic employment of Israel's air power to disable the Iranian nuclear program, diving into all those juicy ripple effects and diplomatic complications. Stay safe out there and be an asset! We are still zucked for literallly no good reason, but try to fi...

Well built and thoughtfully customized vehicles are near and dear to the hearts of the team and overlanding offers so many opportunities to build one out! Luckily for us, on this episode we are joined by Jeremy, founder and owner of New Holland Overland, a unique and highly effective full service, custom overlanding shop in Michigan. He's done some truly creative and awesome things in the over...

The boys dive into what is coined the "longest running civil war", evaluating the historical context and tactics, techniques and gear employed in the current revision of the Myanmar conflict. Is it merely a war a world away, or a cautionary tale we can all learn from? Thanks for tuning in. Hit us up on our social media accounts to scope out our partner links aimed at saving you money whi...

Seeing all the discussion in the news about America's relationship with European powers and the current situation in Ukraine? Want to examine the cultural and historic drivers for this tangible rift between Washington DC and places like London and Berlin? Look no further. With Irish at the helm, the team reviews all these factors and forms a picture that gives justice to the level of complicat...

In this episode the team returns to its roots and original intentions to discuss some under-reported stories from around the World and their corresponding implications. From Army recruiting numbers, to the recent ISR crash in the Philippines, China's new super city built for war, and finally to Baltimore for a frivolous Glock lawsuit, there is plenty to unpack. Thank you for taking the time to...

Tune into this episode to analyze both the end of Biden's Presidency as well as the start of Trump's journey as 47. We talk pardons on both sides, executive orders and even make some of our famous predictions. Thanks for taking the time to sit down with us! Support the team at our insta, X and team shop! Use code PathFive for 20% off Mission First Tactical gear!

What a year folks! 2024 was nutty as heck, and we sincerely hope you were able to cruise above the turbulence. On this episode the team hits a wide variety of topics, summarizing our episodes from the last season and sprinkling a little updated current event analysis on top. Enjoy your holidays, and if you are able to, please support the team by checking out our link tree, including several that s...

Well folks it's over. Your TV ads should now go back to cleaning products and medications, but we still have so much to unpack. From rhetoric, analysis of the campaigns, to evaluating cabinet picks, the team weighs in on a roller coaster of an election that left millions holding their breathe. Enjoy the episode? Check us out on Insta or X, and click on that link tree to get yourself some team swag...

Well folks, it's time for the time to come clean with our sentiment and concerns surrounding the upcoming 2024 election. The highly probable ripple effects are very intense (like circuses and camping combined) so let's chat about them. What's at stake here? An entire idea. An idea that this nation was born from. An idea under assault from globalists who never appreciated nor understood the America...

It's not very often you get the opportunity to listen to your prescribed enemy articulate their motivations for invading a neighboring country in great detail. In the interest of being exposed to alternative opinions and not just focusing on what we believe to be right, the team decided to give the Tucker/Putin interview a good swing. Given how closely the current administration is dragging us to...

Well folks, it would appear that the American political struggle has indeed escalated with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13th. There are an awful lot of rumors and assumptions flying around, so the team wanted to sit down and review factual information corroborated by multiple sources whilst applying our analysis to the events we all saw occur and the attache...

Howdy, and thanks for joining us for a little judgement. On this episode, the team picks apart several infamous Moscow tax-payer funded Russian CT safaris alongside their most contemporary response to the attack on the Crocus City Hall and assigns them a rating based on carefully selected criteria. Also, Midas is back in action however pain meds are in play. Enjoy. Be sure to check out the good fo...

In what became one of our most fun episodes thus far, the team sits down to bring our summary of what is new in the industry by combing through piles of Shot content and pulling out what you probably need to know. Enjoy and don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

What's going on guys? It's sure going on for us, some wild bois in Yemen and hopefully you. Yemen's presence in the news is usually characterized by tales of famine, terrorism or piracy yet little is ever mentioned about why and how this became the reality for not just Yemen as a nation, but the Houthis as a people. Hop on in as we take a little ride over the sands of Arabia and enjoy...

Wow! Five whole seasons of this podcast, and we are still going strong thanks to your continuous support. To kick off this season, the team starts off with a lighter topic in the form of breaking down some of our funny, bad and good tendencies from the military. Whether you're a veteran or a beet farmer, you will probably get some laughs and intrinsic value out of this one.

Well folks, as most of our hunting seasons draw to end, the team reports back on some of their experiences in the field this past year. We hope you laugh, learn and get out there yourself to make your own memories! Thank you for all your support this past year fam. Enjoy the holidays and take time to love the little things. Until we meet again. #hunting #storytime