The Dead Prussian Podcast

In this episode, Mick chats with the Dr Pauline Shanks Kaurin, the Stockdale Chair of Professional Military Ethics at the United States Naval War College. They discuss her chapter in a soon-to-be-released book, Redefining the Modern Military, edited by Nathan K. Finney and Tyrell Mayfield. Pauline discusses the different viewpoints on whether or not the Military is, or should be, considered a profession. 

Pauline gives her third answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with the editors of a new book that explores modern conflict through the lens of Star Wars. They discuss how this book, Strategy Strikes Back, and pop culture can inform wider society about the modern experiences and consequences of war. 

Each editor gives their own answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with August Cole, author and future conflict theorist. They discuss August's concept of FICINT - Fiction Intelligence and his latest piece, Automated Valor. They also discuss how fiction can help concept development for future fighting forces.

August gives an updated answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Paul Scharre, a former Army Ranger and Senior Fellow & Director of the Technology and National Security program at the Centre for a New American Security. They discuss the premise of Paul's latest book, Army of None. Paul talks about swarm tactics, cruise missiles, AI, and Terminators' whereas Mick tries to understand multiple loops with or without humans.

Paul gives an experienced answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Mike Martin, a former Army Officer and a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London. They discuss the topic of Mike's latest book, Why We Fight. Mike talks evolutionary biology, status seeking, and belonging as causes of violent behaviour.

Mike provides a minimalist answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Jonathan Boff, a senior lecturer in History and War Studies at the University of Birmingham. They discuss the topic of Jonathan's latest book, Haigh's Enemy. Jonathan talks about Germany's war on the Western Front and the German military leader Crown Prince Rupprecht.

Jonathan provides an answer to the final question.

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In this episode, Mick chats with Kori Schake, Deputy Director-General of the International Insitute for Strategic Studies and author of Safe Passage. They discuss the peaceful transfer of hegemonic power between Britain and the United States. Kori explains how rare it is for such a transfer to occur peacefully.

Kori also provides a second answer to the final question.

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Mick moderates a debate between accomplished historians Matthew Ford and Kim Wagner. The debate focuses on the role of military historians. Is military history a different discipline from other history? Why are 'ham' historians so popular? Should Military historians engage with policymakers? How does society benefit from engagement with military history? All these and less are answered by our bearded debaters.

Both guests give crass answers to the final question.

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Mick chats with Helen Berents, a lecturer at the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology and author of Young People and Everyday Peace. They chat about how war is represented in the media, video games, and political engagement. Helen highlights how the 'everyday' is often missing from these representations and what that means for society's understanding of war.

Helen gives a brilliant answer to the final question.

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Mick chats with James Brown, a President of the Returned and Services League of New South Wales and author of Anzac's Long Shadow. They chat about the roles of ex-service organisations and how commemoration affects the support provided to veterans. James also discusses the need for greater debate on decisions relating to strategy formulation and war.

James gives an original answer to the final question.

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