Battleline Podcast

Edsel Dope is the executive producer of Static-X and the founder of his own band Dope. He was last on with us for Episode 156, and it's great to have him back. Also joining us this time around is original Static-X member Tony Campos, who is also the current bassist for Fear Factory. The guys are about to embark on another leg of the Machine Killer tour also featuring Sevendust & Lines of Loyalty. "Project Regeneration Volume 2" from Static-X drops on January 26th, so be sure to pre-order it.

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Nick Slatten is an Army Airborne veteran who is most widely known as one of the Blackwater contractors part of the Nisour Square incident of 2007. For his involvement, Nick was sentenced to life in prison. Prior to leaving office, President Trump pardoned Nick in December of 2020 along with the other contractors imprisoned. This is his story. Nick and the other men involved are working on a book that they plan to have out this summer. You can learn more at http://raven23productions.com . Nick is also advocating for the release of Staff Sgt Calvin Gibbs which you can learn more about at http://freecalvingibbs.com

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For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

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We begin this episode covering the passing away of Kris's dad James Paronto. If you'd like to show your support, please make a donation to an organization he supported as an athlete and veteran advocate, Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, in his name over at https://www.woundedwarriorua.org/ - KG "Tadpole" Spradley is our in-studio guest this episode who served as a Force Recon Marine and combat aviator. Additionally he worked with special programs and other government agencies, as well as his work in helping to create the Kurdish Air Force. Currently he is a commercial pilot in Atlanta. Kirk is actually the first Force Recon Marine ever featured on the show. In this episode we get into some incredible training and war stories, as well as the difference between Recon Marines (one of those being friend of the show Rudy Reyes) and Force Recon Marines. He has an upcoming book that you need to support when it comes out soon which will be titled "War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale." Learn more over at http://kgspradleyauthor.com . He is also on Instagram @KGSpradleyAuthor and on X @CommandoAuthor

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Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE

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Thomas Alibrando is a law enforcement officer who has served in SWAT and as a sniper. He was also a security contractor for Blackwater which is his connection to Kris Paronto. Currently he is a firearms instructor with IWI (Israel Weapon Industries.) You can learn more about IWI Academy at http://iwiacademy.us and you can follow Thomas on Instagram @ThomasAlibrando

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Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.

For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us at Battleline Podcast. We have another great nearly 2 hour long interview for you this week. Curtis Albers served as an Army Ranger with 3rd Battallion. He is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. He now lives in Germany with his wife and kids. Growing up as a foster child, Curtis suffered a great deal of physical and mental abuse with his sister, which is documented further from a piece written by Luke Ryan back in 2017 which you can read here: https://sofrep.com/news/curtis-albers-piece/

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Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE

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Dan Gordon is best known as the screenwriter behind major films like "The Hurricane," "Wyatt Earp," and "Rambo: Last Blood." He has also served as a sniper and IDF Captain in Israel. Dan was last on with us for a short segment on Episode 209, but this time we get him on for nearly 2 hours of amazing content. His latest film is "Miracle in East Texas" starring Kevin Sorbo, and he is working on a wider release of "Irena's Vow" based on a story during the Holocaust of someone that Dan personally knew.

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Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.

For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

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Amber Smith served as an Army combat helicopter pilot flying the Kiowa Warrior in both Afghanistan & Iraq. She then went on to serve as a Senior Pentagon Official during the Trump Administration. She wrote the memoir "Danger Close" about her time in war, and is releasing another book early next year titled "Unfit to Fight: How Woke Policies are Destroying Our Military." That book is available for pre-order now, go support Amber. Her website is http://OfficialAmberSmith.com and you can follow her on X & Instagram @AmberSmithUSA

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For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE

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Gregory Gadson is a combat veteran of the Gulf War, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He achieved the rank of Colonel during his long military career. Gadson is a double amputee, losing both of his legs as a result of a roadside bomb in Baghdad in 2007. You may have later seen him in the 2012 film "Battleship." He is the author of "Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Toward Peace and Purpose" which is available now. You can follow Col. G on X @IAmGregoryGadson.

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Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.

For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

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Jack Stewart is a fighter pilot, naval academy graduate, and TOPGUN graduate. He is a combat veteran with deployments being a part of Air Force Tactical Control and JSOC. He is currently an airline pilot and has made his debut as a thriller author with "Unknown Rider," the first of his Battle Born series which is available now! Pick it up, this interview will give you some great insight into his work. We would also like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and stay safe to any of you deployed or working at home to protect us. Go to http://jackstewartbooks.com for more info on Jack and follow him on X @JackStewartBook and on Instagram @JackStewartBooks

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For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE

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Miles Lagoze is a retired Marine Corps combat cameraman, and the director of the documentary "Combat Obscura." He is a vocal critic of the U.S. military and U.S. foreign policy. His latest book which expands on his experience entitled "Whistles from the Graveyard" is out now.

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Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.

For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline

For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation

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