The Dead Prussian Podcast

By Mick Cook

What's The Dead Prussian Podcast about?

The Dead Prussian Podcast aims to explore War and Warfare through discussion and analysis of military theory, historical events, contemporary conflicts, and expert interviews.

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The Dead Prussian Podcast episodes:

12.19.2023
Preview of our 2024 Season!
Over the past few weeks, we have recorded interviews with guests for the 2024 seasons The Dead Prussian and On Rome podcasts. We have also been recording episodes for our host-read narrative shows Battles and Enemies of Rome, which are currently...
08.18.2023
Episode 114 - On Reimagining the Principles of War | The Dead Prussian
Mick chats with war veteran and soldier-scholar Lieutenant Colonel Amos Fox on the Principles of War. They discuss his 2021 paper , On the Principles of War Reorganizing Thought and Practice for Large-Scale Combat Operations. Mick and Amos also discuss...
08.15.2023
Announcing On Rome Season 1
Announcing On Rome Season 1 Kickstarter Campaign! Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with the On Rome podcast. Over 12 episodes, we will delve into the hidden stories of renowned Roman personalities, battles, literature and landmarks...
06.29.2023
Episode 113 - On Autonomous Command | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and business leader Dr Kate Devitt from Better Beliefs. They discuss her upcoming chapter on Meaningful Command in a future where autonomous systems are ubiquitous in military forces. Mick and Kate also discuss the...
05.26.2023
Episode 112 - On Russia's War | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and author Dr Jade McGlynn from King's College London's War Studies department. They discuss her book on the Russian-Ukrainian War, Russia's War. Mick and Jade discuss the Russian population's perceptions of the war...
05.13.2023
Episode 111 - On Wargames | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and author Natalia Wojtowicz about her book, Wargaming Experiences: Notes from a Wargaming Lecturer. Mick and Natalie discuss the intricacies of wargaming and the differences between civilian and military approaches. Natalia provides an insightful answer...
04.24.2023
Episode 110 - On Saving the Last Bullet | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with former author Heidi Langbein-Allan about her debut book, Save the Last Bullet, a historical memoir co-authored with her father about his experiences as a boy soldier in Nazi Germany. Mick and Heidi discuss the indoctrination...
12.10.2022
Episode 109 - On Radical War | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with Associate Professor Matthew Ford about his new, co-authored book, Radical War. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the perception of modern conflict. Matthew provides a third answer to the final question. You can also...
12.04.2022
Episode 108 - On Connected Soldiers | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with former U.S. Army Officer, Major (ret'd) John Spencer about his new book, Connected Soldiers. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the way in which connection through technology has affected the experience of conflict. John provides...
12.10.2021
Episode 107 - On War Transformed | The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with Australian Army officer Major General Mick Ryan about his new book, War Transformed. They discuss the influences transforming war and the way in which militaries can prepare to meet the challenges of future conflict. Mick...
10.10.2021
Episode 106 - On Visualising War| The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with Australian artist Kathryn Brimblecombe-Fox on visualising war and militarised technology. Kathryn describes the influences on her art, as well as how art can drive important conversations on war. Kathryn provides a unique answer to the...
10.10.2021
Episode 105 - On On Orcas, Awkies, AUKUS - Live Recording| The Dead Prussian
In this episode, Mick chats with Professor Peter Dean and Dr Bec Strating to discuss the recently announced AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Bec and Peter provide their answers to the final question....
08.30.2021
Episode 104 - On Annotating Tactics | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Clausewitzian poet, Olivia Garard. They discuss the recently published edited work, An Annotated Guide to Tactics. Olivia discusses Clausewitz's lesser-studied works and how they can complement professional military education. Olivia provides an insightful answer...
06.24.2021
Episode 103 - On the Doctrine and Philosophy of Leadership | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with the Australian Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell. They discuss the recently published doctrine on the philosophy of Leadership in the Australian Defence Force, ADF Leadership. General Campbell also discusses the future...
06.10.2021
Episode 102 - On Russian Strategic Thought | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Ofer Fridman from King's College London about his new book, Strategiya: The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy. They discuss core texts that have shaped Russian strategic thought, as well as the influences...
05.23.2021
Episode 101 - On Contested Shores | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Timothy Heck and Brett Friedman about their edited book, On Contested Shores. They discuss amphibious operations throughout history and in the future. Timothy and Brett give updated answers to the final question. Become...
04.11.2021
Episode 100 - On Conversations on War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Rich chats with Australian veteran, writer, and digital content producer Mick Cook. They discuss Mick's experiences using new media to drive conversations on war. Mick also discusses the challenges of using creative practices to connect audiences with...
03.27.2021
Episode 99 - On the Bodies of Men | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Australian author Nigel Featherstone. They discuss Nigel's book, Bodies of Men. Nigel also discusses the challenges of using creative practices to connect audiences with the experiences of soldiers at war. Nigel gives an insightful answer...
12.20.2020
Episode 98 - On Churchill's Shadow Raiders | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with writer and former war correspondent, Damien Lewis. They discuss Damien's career as a war correspondent and his recently published book, Churchill's Shadow Warriors: The Race to Develop Radar, World War II's Invisible Secret. Damien discusses...
09.14.2020
Episode 97 - On Adaptation Under Fire | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Nora Bensahel and Lieutenant General (retired) David Barno their new book recently published, Adaptation Under Fire. They discuss how militaries change during wartime. Nora and David give their answers to the final question. Become...
08.13.2020
Episode 96 - On the Collision of Worlds in Meso-America | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Boston University's Dr David Carballo, an archaeologist and author. They discuss David's research on Meso-America and his recently published book, Collision of Worlds: A Deep History of the Fall of Aztec Mexico and the Forging...
07.21.2020
Episode 95 - On Ethics and the War Machine | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with the UNSW Canberra's Dr Ned Dobos. They discuss Ned's recently published book, Ethics, Security, & the War Machine. Ned highlights the moral and ethical questions of maintaining standing militaries. Ned gives a refreshing answer to the final...
07.07.2020
Episode 94 - On the Australian Defence Strategic Update | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with the Australian National University's Dr Andrew Carr. They discuss the recently released Australian Defence Strategic Update 2020, Australian Strategic culture, and how strategic policy formulation is influenced. Andrew gives a new answer to...
05.31.2020
Episode 93 - On Morality at War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with UNSW Associate Professor Deane-Peter Baker. They discuss his research on bridging gaps in morality and ethics between the soldier and the state. Mick also asks Deane-Peter to provide an overview of his new book, Morality...
05.17.2020
Episode 92 - On the Robot Revolution | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with authors Peter W Singer and August Cole about their book, Burn-in. They discuss the possible future operating environment where human and machine team up to fight terrorists. Peter and August also talk about...
05.04.2020
Episode 91 - On Law in War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with the University of New South Wales's Associate Professor Catherine Bond about her book, Law in War. They discuss how laws introduced during the Great War in Australia shaped society. Kate provides a contemporary response to...
03.23.2020
Episode 90 - On the Aftermath of The Great War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with historians Prof Keir Reeves and Dr Carolyn Holbrook about their book, The Great War: Aftermath and Commemoration. They discuss the aftermath of The Great War in Australia and how commemoration has changed over the...
03.07.2020
Episode 89 - On Veteran Transition to Civilian Employment | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with award-winning journalist and Army veteran, Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare. They discuss StoryRight, a not-for-profit program that assists veterans transitioning to civilian employment. Sharon talks about how her experience in Iraq led to the development of...
02.23.2020
Episode 88 - On the Forgotten Bastards | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Harvard's Professor Serhii Plokhii, historian and author. They discuss Serhii's latest book, Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front: An Untold Story of World War II. Serhii provides a description of the impact, and collapse,...
12.31.2019
Episode 87 - On Enemy Aliens | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with the University of New South Wales Research Associate, Miss Nicole Townsend. They discuss Nicole's research on the treatment of 'suspect communities' and 'enemy aliens' in Australia during the Second World War. Nicole highlights the...
10.27.2019
Episode 86 - On Mission Improbable: Transforming the British Army Reserves | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with former army officer, academic and author, Dr Patrick Bury. They discuss his book, Mission Improbable: The Transformation of the British Army Reserve. Patrick discusses the role of the army reserve, political influence in its transformation, and the...
10.04.2019
Episode 85 - On the Death of the Marine Corps | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with editor, and US Marine Corps Reserve officer, Major Timothy Heck. They discuss his short story "Alphas", the winning entry in the Postmortem of the Marine Corps creative writing competition run by The Krulak Centre. Mick and Tim...
09.22.2019
Episode 84 - On the Day After the War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Brendan Gallagher. They discuss his recent book, The Day After: Why America wins the war but loses the Peace. Brendan highlights how the political objectives of war must remain the focus...
09.15.2019
Episode 83 - On Lethality and Knowledge Trajectories | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with military historian and friend of the show, Dr Matthew Ford. They discuss his recent article, The epistemology of lethality: Bullets, knowledge trajectories, kinetic effects. Matthew highlights how the science of battle has become conflated with imprecise terminology. Matthew...
07.30.2019
Episode 82 - On Sci-Fi and Future War| The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Lieutenant Colonel David Calder, a British military officer, and researcher on war. They discuss his research on science fiction and its role in shaping society's understanding of war. David provides an answer to the final question. Join the...
07.24.2019
Episode 81 - On Women Warriors | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Pamela Toler, an author who writes history for a popular audience. They discuss her book, Women Warriors. Pamela explains how women have been at the frontlines throughout history, highlighting some fascinating examples along the way. Pamela her...
07.20.2019
Episode 80 - On the Allure of Battle | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Cathal Nolan an Associate Professor of History at Boston University and author. They discuss his book, The Allure of Battle. Cathal explains how the popular focus on decisive battle often overlooks how wars are won. Cathal...
06.27.2019
Episode 79 - On Great Power Competition | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Ali Wyne, a national security researcher at RAND and a non-resident fellow at the Modern War Institute. They discuss his research on great power competition. Ali tries to dodge the final question but Mick holds his feet to the flame....
06.22.2019
Episode 78 - On the Heart of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Kathleen J Mcinnis, national security expert and fiction author. They discuss her debut novel, The Heart of War, and how fiction and creative practices can assist in understanding national security and policy development. Kathleen provides an answer...
05.11.2019
Episode 77 - On Military Virtues | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Professor David Whetham, professor Ethics and the Military profession at Kings College London. They discuss his co-edited book, Military Virtues, and why virtue ethics is important for military leaders. David provides a very succinct take on the final...
05.08.2019
Episode 76 - On the Lessons of Tragedy | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Charles Edel, a Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre and author. They discuss his co-authored book, The Lessons of Tragedy, and how we can learn from wars' tragic past. Charles provides a new take on the...
04.28.2019
Episode 75 - On Boyd's Conception of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Ian Brown a United States Marine Corps pilot and author. They discuss Ian's book, A New Conception of War, and how Colonel John Boyd influence the understanding of manoeuvre warfare. Ian provides a new take on the...
04.21.2019
Episode 74 - On Fighting the People's War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Jonathan Fennell, a senior lecturer at King's College London and the Director of the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War. They discuss Jonathan's book, Fighting the People's War, and how the British Empire mobilised...
04.13.2019
Episode 73 - On Heroes and Valour | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Bryce Abraham, a sessional academic and PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle. They discuss Bryce's research on Australian valour awards and constructions of masculinity and heroism. Bryce provides a succinct answer to the final question....
01.31.2019
Episode 72 - On Doctrine and Satire | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Steve Leonard author, military strategists, and creator of Doctrine Man. They discuss using satire to encourage reflection, education, and professional development. Steve also provides advice on engaging in professional development online. Steve provides a new take on an...
01.17.2019
Episode 71 - On the Legion vs the Phalanx | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Myke Cole, an author, and historian. They discuss his first non-fiction book, Legion versus Phalanx: The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World. Myke highlights six battles where these two opposing formations faced off on the ancient battlefield. Myke provides possibly the...
01.02.2019
Episode 70 - On Anzac Prisoners of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Kate Ariotti, a war historian and lecturer at the University of Newcastle. They discuss her book, Captive Anzacs: Australian POWs of the Ottomans during the First World War. Kate highlights the experiences of the prisoners and their captivity's effect...
11.28.2018
Episode 69 - On The Direction of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Sir Hew Strachan, a professor of International Relations at St. Andrews University. They discuss his book, The Direction of War. Sir Hew discusses the formulation of strategy, its meaning, and ways to encourage debate...
11.22.2018
Episode 68 - On Laws, Ethics and Professionals| The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Wing Commander Jo Brick, a Royal Australian Air Force legal officer and editor at Central Blue. They discuss her chapter in the book, Redefining the Modern Military, edited by Nathan K. Finney and Tyrell Mayfield. Jo discusses the legal and ethical considerations...
09.27.2018
Episode 67 - On the Attributes of the Military Professional | The Dead Prussian Podcast
In this episode, Mick chats with Dr Rebecca Johnson, the Dean of Academics at the United States Marine Corps University. They discuss her chapter in the soon-to-be-released book, Redefining the Modern Military, edited by Nathan K. Finney and Tyrell Mayfield. Rebecca discusses the attributes of a Military professional,...

What's The Dead Prussian Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Dead Prussian Podcast episodes:

Preview of our 2024 Season!

Episode 114 - On Reimagining the Principles of War | The Dead Prussian

Announcing On Rome Season 1

Episode 113 - On Autonomous Command | The Dead Prussian

Episode 112 - On Russia's War | The Dead Prussian

Episode 111 - On Wargames | The Dead Prussian

Episode 110 - On Saving the Last Bullet | The Dead Prussian

Episode 109 - On Radical War | The Dead Prussian

Episode 108 - On Connected Soldiers | The Dead Prussian

Episode 107 - On War Transformed | The Dead Prussian

Episode 106 - On Visualising War| The Dead Prussian

Episode 105 - On On Orcas, Awkies, AUKUS - Live Recording| The Dead Prussian

Episode 104 - On Annotating Tactics | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 103 - On the Doctrine and Philosophy of Leadership | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 102 - On Russian Strategic Thought | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 101 - On Contested Shores | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 100 - On Conversations on War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 99 - On the Bodies of Men | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 98 - On Churchill's Shadow Raiders | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 97 - On Adaptation Under Fire | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 96 - On the Collision of Worlds in Meso-America | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 95 - On Ethics and the War Machine | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 94 - On the Australian Defence Strategic Update | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 93 - On Morality at War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 92 - On the Robot Revolution | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 91 - On Law in War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 90 - On the Aftermath of The Great War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 89 - On Veteran Transition to Civilian Employment | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 88 - On the Forgotten Bastards | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 87 - On Enemy Aliens | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 86 - On Mission Improbable: Transforming the British Army Reserves | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 85 - On the Death of the Marine Corps | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 84 - On the Day After the War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 83 - On Lethality and Knowledge Trajectories | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 82 - On Sci-Fi and Future War| The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 81 - On Women Warriors | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 80 - On the Allure of Battle | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 79 - On Great Power Competition | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 78 - On the Heart of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 77 - On Military Virtues | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 76 - On the Lessons of Tragedy | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 75 - On Boyd's Conception of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 74 - On Fighting the People's War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 73 - On Heroes and Valour | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 72 - On Doctrine and Satire | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 71 - On the Legion vs the Phalanx | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 70 - On Anzac Prisoners of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 69 - On The Direction of War | The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 68 - On Laws, Ethics and Professionals| The Dead Prussian Podcast

Episode 67 - On the Attributes of the Military Professional | The Dead Prussian Podcast