Unpopped Colonels

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss the concept of Patriotism, specifically...what it means today. Sure, the standard colonial definition is fairly well understood, but two-and-a-half centuries later, what does it mean? It's an interesting conversation and Colonel Chris zings Colonel Brook on one particular discussion point. Oh, and folks - every once in a while, pull off the side of the road and read a historical marker...

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels continue their discussion into America's elements of National power. The Colonels talk about a concept known as "DIME" (Diplomacy, Information, Military, and Economics). These four elements comprise the traditional form of 'Murica's National Power; however, since the attacks of 9/11 in 2001, a new element continues to emerge, develop, and mature, that being Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI)...we also throw in a few nuggets concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI)..

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels dealve into the Conspiracy Theory of Flat Earthers. Do you think is is a simple backward-thinking idea? You would be wrong to assume that...listen-in on both the political and physical Flat Earthers, what they believe, and what they defend.

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels travel to the Andersonville Civil War Prison located in Andersonville, Georgia. It was a solemn visit, to say the least. Hastily constructed in 1864, the 16-acre site saw 45,000 Union Soldiers, now Prisoners of War, enter through the massive Andersonville gates, 13,000 of whom never returned home. Being Soldiers ourselves, we felt the dispair of the Union prisoners as if we were walking among them; equally, we empathized with the Confederate Garrison being placed in an untennable situation.

This episode is less of a history lesson and more on the reflections of these two Soldiers. We wonder if the spirits still living there - Union and Confederate alike - stopped and watched these two Army Colonels - one of Northern heritage and the other of Southern heritage - walking respectfully together discussing their thoughts.

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels discuss elements of America's National Power. This episode is the first in a series about this topic. We discuss how government is supposed to work - not how it actually works (which to be honest, its a mystery to us too). Our conversation starts out with defining the concept of "Desired Endstate," then we move to a "Holistic Approach," then defining "Strategy" (hint - strategy and planning are two completely different things), we then introduce three national strategies: 1) National Security Strategy, 2) National Defense Strategy, and 3) National Military Strategy. We then wrap things up talking about "Unity of Effort." Its a great primer for how government is supposed to work...it doesn't matter if its National, State, or Local.

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In this episode, Brook gives an update following his surgery to address his Prostate Cancer. The Unpopped Colonels get into the, what seemed to be, long drive to the treatment center, the day of, and the relizations following. As usual, we talk some, banter some, and simply openly discuss a topic not many men or Families want to discuss. We even discuss for a bit some advice our former Commanding General offered to Brook - short and simple, but resonates to all of us. It's a great conversation.

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels take a look at the apparent Egg Shortage of 2022 - 2023. Some folks tell us the shortage and skyrocketting cost to the consumer is because of the Avian Flu outbreak in 2022. Others aren't so sure. But, the one thing we do know - the price of a dozen eggs continues to skyrocket!

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The Unpopped Colonels talk about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 - 1693. We toss around some background (dare we say history), then offer five theories as to the reason for the trials in the first place, then we reflect a bit and discuss whether or not the foundations for the Salem Witch Trials are still with us today. Its a great talk - hope you enjoy it.

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In this episode, Brook gives us an update on his recently diagnosed Prostate Cancer. Brook has seen a few more doctors, had some additional tests performed, and traveled to his cancer treatment center. Just a brief update, but certainly enough.