Christopher Warner and Brooke Jones

Unpopped Colonels

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Two old Soldiers - one from Ohio and one from Georgia - first meet in 2006 while in Wisconsin training for deployment into Baghdad, Iraq. Through the years, they remain the closest of Friends - no, they remain Family by choice. Unpopped Colonels captures their thoughts. From mobilization, to War, the challenges after returning home, and everything in between, these two retired Colonels have thoughts, insights (dare we say 'wisdom'), and opinions that need to be said and equally so, need to be heard. Tune in to our weekly podcast for interesting topics, guests, and a few war stories along the w...

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Christopher Warner and Brooke Jones

Episodes

Improving the Foxhole - the Hierarchy of Human Need 12.12.2022 48:55

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about the hierarchy of human need, beginning with physiological needs (food, water, clothing, shelter, etc), moving on the psychological needs (security, employment, morality, etc.), a sense of belonging (Friendships, family, etc.), esteem (confidence, respect, etc), culminating in self-actualization (morality, creativity, acceptance, etc). These concep...

Hurricane Ian 10.11.2022 1:31:39

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about post-Hurricane Ian, the initial clean-up effort, and our reflections on folks coming together. Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the United States...please consider donating to the American Red Cross during the continual relief effort for the folks living or near the affected area. It's a bit of a longer episode, but t...

Apollo Moon Landings "Hoax" 05.10.2022 1:02:07

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels initiate their conversations about Conspiracy Theories. We start out deriving a working definition of the term "Conspiracy Theory," talk about a couple of our personal favorite Conspiracy Theories, then we delve into the alleged Apollo Moon Landings "Hoax."

The 80% Solution 25.09.2022 43:39

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels start-in on their Military Science conversations talking about The 80% Solution , or the Pareto Principle . Not military doctrine, but The 80% Solution allows the military planner to make an initial decision allowing for the development of a path forward. It is equally effective in non-military applications such as business or daily life.

The American Experiment 06.09.2022 44:21

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels discusses whether or not the American Experiment continues today. We start out with a little history, move into a little discussion about a "Republic" vs a "Democracy" (its a fun discussion), then wrap things up reflecting on today.

Generations - What are You Concerned About, Optimistic About, and What Do You Want Others to Know? 06.09.2022 51:35

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels starts off our discussions about the Generational Bridge. Three theories of this "Bridge" are discussed, followed up by some basic definitions, then we ask a Babby Boomer and a Gen Zer independently the exact same three questions.

The Trail Ride 18.07.2022 34:01

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels talk about rest, camaraderie, as viewed through a muddy Jeep windshield.