Operator Syndrome

By Steve & Patrick

Limited podcast series. Candid discussions about mental, physical, and spiritual stressors. Featuring Steve (former Navy SEAL, professor, and chaplain) and Patrick (former Army Ranger, management cons... more

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How many episodes does Operator Syndrome have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

Operator Syndrome episodes:

November 18, 2022 On Killing and Combat | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 40
Patrick (former Army Ranger) discusses key moments during his 2007 deployment to Afghanistan where he encountered death. Steve (former Navy SEAL) chimes in on combat's warping of the mind and time.
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38min
November 11, 2022 Listener Q&A #3 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 39
This week's questions: 1. Any moral injury when forced to modify the Ranger creed? 2. How would you reform the military to improve the lives of servicemembers? 3. What was the most difficult part of being a chaplain to servicemembers of different faiths? Got a question? [email protected] #podcast #history #navyseals #armyrangers #chaplain
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37min
November 04, 2022 Steve talks about SEAL snipers Pt. 2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 38
Steve dives into the "stalking" evolution at SOTIC and discusses the maturation of SEAL sniper training in the early '90s. #podcast #history #navyseals #sniper
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37min
October 28, 2022 Steve talks about SEAL snipers Pt. 1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 37
Steve (former Navy SEAL) begins a deep dive into his experience serving as a sniper. He discusses how he was selected and eventually earned a spot to attend the Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC). #podcast #history #navyseals #sniper
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39min
October 21, 2022 Listener Q&A #2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 36
Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) take some more listener questions:
1. What does an average day look like in a SEAL / Ranger platoon? 2. What SOF units take the youngest candidates? 3. What issues are magnified in young operators? 4. Have you read "War" or "Black Hearts?" 5. Any advice for a female considering BUD/S?
#podcast #navyseals #armyrangers #askmeanything
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39min
October 14, 2022 Steve reacts to an Army Ranger mission | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 35
Steve (former Navy SEAL) returns to the podcast and has a few questions for Patrick about his latest story. #podcast #history #navyseals #armyrangers #afghanistan
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39min
October 07, 2022 A Ranger mission goes awry Pt.2 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 34
Patrick concludes his recounting of a Ranger raid that occurred during his 2nd rotation to Afghanistan in 2007. Part 2 of 2. #podcast #history #armyrangers #afghanistan
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1h 5min
September 30, 2022 A Ranger mission goes awry Pt. 1 | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 33
Patrick goes solo to recount one particularly interesting raid that occurred during his 2nd rotation to Afghanistan in 2007. Part 1 of 2. #podcast #history #armyrangers #afghanistan
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41min
September 23, 2022 SEAL training under scrutiny? | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 32
Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) react to two articles published in The New York Times by David Philipps: "Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs" - 08/30/2022; "Navy Orders High-Level Outside Investigation of SEAL Course" - 10/09/2022 #podcast #navyseals
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39min
September 16, 2022 Steve goes back to The Philippines | Operator Syndrome | Ep. 31
Steve discusses his third deployment in 1992 to the Philippines in the wake of a major volcanic eruption. He details how SEALs supported a mission more focused on humanitarian relief. #podcast #history #navyseals
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37min

FAQs about Operator Syndrome:

How many episodes does Operator Syndrome have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.