Tom and Chuck sit down with Nick Brokhausen and Jeff Miller, special operations veteran OG's of units like MACV‑SOG veterans and also authors of Vagabonds: Tourists in the Heart of Darkness. They dive into stories they don’t tell at parties—deadly missions, secret martial arts mastery, and moments that define a lifetime in the shadows. Expect humor, respect, and insight only operators who’ve been there can deliver. What you’ll learn: The reality behind the MACV‑SOG mystique Lessons from lives lived on the edge Brotherhood, esprit de corps, and honorable risk Don’t just watch. Listen, learn, and understand why some stories can’t be fabricated.

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Sergeant Matthew Brunnemann spent a year fighting in Helmand Province. After that first deployment, he had a deep and unsettling desire to get back in the battle. He hadn’t installed enough tracking devices, 400 helicopter-borne raids were not enough, he hadn’t captured enough Taliban… there was still a fight to be had. So he returned to the Graveyard of Empires, spending a total of five hundred days in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2012. He sits down with Matt and Chuck and talks about his service as well as his book War Business: The Hired Guns Of Helman Province

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You guys... Chuck and Tom sat down with the FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FRIGGIN ATF! Former Dep. Director Thomas Chittum joins us to discuss his journey to becoming a Deputy Director at the second most disliked federal agency, following his experience at the IRS, the most disliked agency. And don't worry... Tom asks THE question....




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Retired Lt. Colonel and three-time Bronze Star recipient Clay Novak returns with more tales from his 5 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also talks about the latest novels he has released in the Terry Davis series.  

Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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An interview with Kevin, a former SWAT Medic and now Flight Medic, shares stories from his adventures training with his local SWAT element, running calls as a medic, what it means to be good, and transitioning to working on a flight crew. Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.

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Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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Chief Marcia Harnden from Albany PD in Oregon talks about the taboo subject of first responder mental health. Chief Harnden talks about the lessons she's learned about taking care of people the right way in her career which started at the Bellevue Police Department in Washington State in 1993. She isn't even afraid to tackle the hard question you were hoping Tom would ask... Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.

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Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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Marine Corps veteran and PeakNeuro co-founder Tony Crescenzo joins us to talk about how his personal experiences in the Marine Corps have shaped his life and his focus, culminating in his co-founding of PeakNeuro.  "Peak Neuro is a neuroscience-based intervention platform that moderates brainwave activity to encourage targeted performance or recovery states..." is how the smart people describe it, but Tony helps us understand what it can do for veterans and first responders. He makes Chuck an incredible offer, which will tie in to Locker Room LIVE Tonight! Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.

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Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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Retired NYPD Detective, Author and host of the NYPD Through The Looking Glass Podcast "Vic Ferrari" joins us for a look at his time with the NYPD and whether or not his parents put Vic Ferrari on his birth certificate! Join us tonight for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.

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Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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Dr. Carole Lieberman is a psychiatrist and expert on the mental effects of terrorism and how to cope with it. Dr. Lieberman can also be found on Renegade Talk Radio or at her website TerroristTherapist.com.  Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Wednesday at 8:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.

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Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. 

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Chris Brewer returns to talk about his second book and his time undercover fighting proxy wars in countries we were never officially in. His time fighting the war on drugs in 3rd world countries is the stuff of Tom Clancy books. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! (almost) Every Wednesday at 8:30 PST on YouTube, where we discuss our thoughts on current events and modern society. Remember to support this podcast by leaving a review. You can also visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to older episodes, buy merchandise, become a patron here, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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