The PathFive Podcast

Howdy folks, we are back again with more numbers. This little stroll down conversation avenue contains four team members who break down the Russian invasion efforts through the lens of the American way of war. Utilizing the "nine principles of war", the team objectively grades the Russian offensive thus far while conveying updates and analysis. We hope you enjoy this fresh take on this situation!...

Thank you for joining us. On this episode Midas and Broneil sit down for a hot take round up of all that we have seen in the past week involving Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There are key take-aways as well as points of caution brought about by objective and experience driven analysis. Good luck finding that in the MSM! This is a dynamic situation in which momentum could shift any time and our th...

While we derive clear separation between Ukraine and Russia in modern times, this was not always the case. Their historical entanglement adds a very important dimension to the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Take a little row down the Dnieper River with the team as we dissect and discuss key events in time that illustrate the complicated nature of what is the newest story to be sensation...

Well guys we are kicking off 2022 with a banger. It only took a week for large political unrest to occur, so we have our doubts that 2022 will be any smoother than '21. This time it took place in a relatively obscure country to most folks, yet Kazakhstan bears a pivotal role in the central Asian region. This event not only highlighted that, but it also provided a showcase for Russia's ability to r...

Welcome to our final episode of 2021! What a wild year that went by like a flash. We take some time to sit down and analyze one of the most interesting developments in warfare in recent history: the drone. Not just for whacking T-Ban shadow governors, drones also present a vast amount of functionality at an increasingly affordable budget, whether you are scouting your favorite hunting ground, or w...

The boys have been putting in some serious work lately so we decided to get a little zapped and have team story time, part 2. Kick back and enjoy some wild stories, with most only occurring in the military. We think, at least... Hit us up on the instagram as we fight off shadowbans and zuckery at path_five. Be good humans, and if you need any rifle accessories swing by Mission First Tactical and u...

DIME. The instruments of national power. Diplomacy, Intelligence, Military and Economy. All apparatuses of power in their own right, and can be applied to a multitude of situations seen around the globe every single day. On this episode, the team dissects the current hostage situation in Haiti involving a relatively new criminal organization and 17 missionaries now held captive. Join us as we show...

On this episode, we tap into the raw outdoorsmanship of the P5 Team to discuss just what 10 items we would bring if we were to engage in a survival situation as seen as several shows, such as Alone and Naked and Afraid. This is a super chill, yet very detailed segment that we hope you learn something from! Disagree with us or have your own list to share? Hit us up on our instagram at path_five and...

Great news folks, we've been keeping tabs on China so you don't have to. For the bad news, they're preparing for war. Instituting a variety of social programs aimed at hardening their large population of military aged males, China has been a stark contrast to the deliberate weakening of the United States and our values that have kept us on top thus far. As DaVinci would say, grab some pillows and...

Well folks, we have truly done it this time. Very similarly to how we did it in 1975, as if the wars in Afghanistan and Vietnam didn't have enough similarities. On this episode, 3 members of our team who have deployed to Afghanistan in multiple capacities, bringing a vast amount of experience to the table, sit down and discuss the withdrawal. Messy, cold and arrogant while being simultaneously wea...

Just like us, many alternate media sources have emerged around the globe in an effort to combat the often heinous bias channeled by the mainstream media. But what does that mean for the future of media and is it actually a good thing or a new vulnerability? The team dives into this topic, sharing objective perspective on just what this recent revolution of information can mean for all of us.  Like...

Howdy folks, on this episode we take some controversial history, peel back the wokeness and simply look at historical facts and testimony to highlight some really interesting tactics, techniques and procedures used by the famed Selous Scouts of Rhodesia. Despite the difficult political situation they found themselves in, many Scouts employed empathy and bushcraft that would put Bear Grylls to sham...

Well well well, here we are again, both with another episode of the PathFive podcast and with another power vacuum induced by the withdrawal of American troops. Whether you think the US departure from Afghanistan is long overdue or if you feel we are abandoning allies we worked side by side with for 20 years, this episode has something for you. Check it out and give us feedback over at our instagr...

Howdy folks! Even in our world, skills make the difference between success and failure or even worse; mediocrity. Luckily though, there is a nearly infinite landscape of potential skills that you can choose from. What are some of the skills that the team rates as being highly important and even essential to some lifestyles and professions? Tune in to find out.

Howdy Folks! On today's episode we dig into comms! Irish has somehow ducked being a host, but we finally pinned him down to an episode. An often forgotten, or at least lower prioritized facet of your gear, comms are one of the most important! Whether their primary purpose is to facilitate link up, call for help or hit up the homies about what kind of whiskey to bring over, we go over several metho...

Thanks for joining us! Let's go ahead and dive into the recent news surrounding the fact that COVID most likely did in fact come from the virology research lab in Wuhan, China. The ramifications here are massive, especially when overlaid with media influences and international foreign policy and this is the conversation that all Americans should be having right about now. This is a great opportuni...

Boys and girls, there are a lottttt of companies in the tactical industry these days. And with volume comes... a few less than fantastic results. Luckily the team is here to convey some of their experiences, both awful and awesome with various companies and folks all across the tactical industry so that you may be able to avoid stepping in the same crap we did! Drinks were had, rabbit holes were i...

Damn, it's already been a year of the podcast! That blows our minds. It seems like yesterday when the team sat down for one of our weekly meetings and decided to counter the pure nonsense being pushed by mainstream media and give intelligent, strong willed, awesome people an alternate source of information grounded in experience and facts. With nearly 1,400 listens in our first year, we are extrem...

On today's episode we take a peak across the water at Ukraine. Remember that whole Crimea thing that fell completely off the news? Well it just so happens that that area of the World and Russia's aggression towards it actually matters. Want to know why? Kick your feet up and relax unless you're driving a car, and enjoy this deep dive into foreign policy studded with the boys' wild humor. Be good a...

We are back on that practical philosophy grind! Mentors are important to have in any walk of life. Taking the time to lay your ego aside and learn from someone who has been there and done that can really save you from some hard earned lessons. In this episode, the team discusses some of their personal mentors and even dives into some historical figures that offered valuable insights and experience...

Strap and hang on tight for this episode fam. We are breaking out just a few of our favorite funny and wild stories from our time in the military and the security business. Believe it or not, they are all true and most have a moral! Sorry for the swearing, but it was a necessary ingredient to the masterpiece that is made up of stories about Joe and the general population out walking the streets. W...

Hey there! On today's episode we delve into the murky world of cyber security and provide a relatively brief overview of threats lurking in this new frontier. By tapping into historical examples coupled with real world effects, the team's cyber security professionals breakdown various levels of cyber attacks, evaluate vulnerabilities in infrastructure and even touch on how physical preparedness is...

What is readiness? Perhaps the most subjective and over-used term in military, veteran, law enforcement and survival communities, readiness encompasses so many different possibilities. In this episode, the team tries to objectively lay out what readiness is to us, and how you can reasonably achieve it. Not pushing for stockpiling ridiculous amounts of ammunition and food while doing 100 pullups no...

In this episode we take a plunge into the icy cold waters of new gun control legislation. By actually looking at the verbiage contained in the proposed laws, we are able to objectively look at their intent and the second and third order effects on the US population. Rough times may be ahead for lawful, conscientious gun owners in America. This is a long one, so feel free to listen in chunks! When...

Based on the positive feedback we received on our last "What Else is Going On in the World" episode, we wanted to continue to bring you guys and gals news that is far from mainstream. At PathFive, we are more concerned with shifting geopolitical momentum rather than how many waffles Kim K can eat in one sitting. In this episode we dive into the interesting situation that unfolded in the Nagorno-Ka...