Episodes

  • The Best and Worst United States Foreign Policy Decisions
    Mar 28 2026

    Craig and Jon discuss a recent article published by the Council of Foreign Relations on the top ten best and worst foreign policy decisions in American history.

    Link to article: https://www.cfr.org/ten-best-ten-worst-us-foreign-policy-decisions/

    "The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

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    18 mins
  • SMH Talk: The Society of Military History
    Mar 18 2026

    Jon and Craig sit down with the once and future President of the Society of Military History, Dr. Bryon Greenwald to discuss the societies role in military history and how it helps educate warfighters.

    "The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

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    31 mins
  • The Presidency of John Adams
    Feb 20 2026

    The Presidency of John Adams is discussed and ranked.

    "The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

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    46 mins
  • The Presidency of George Washington
    Feb 13 2026

    The American Presidential series begins with the ranking of George Washington. The podcast will rank all Presidents from Washington to Bush I.

    *The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

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    54 mins
  • Army vs. Navy
    Jan 16 2026

    Craig and Jon discuss the "pleasant" rivalry between West Point and Annapolis, as well as the annual football game. Elite guests include COL Cole Pinheiro (USA) and LtCol Mark Nostro (USMC). Also, shots fired at VMI graduates!

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    34 mins
  • The Institute will be heard from today....The History of VMI.
    Dec 17 2025

    The podcast returns with two elite graduates of VMI, CAPT Derek "T-Bone" Fix and Lt. Col. Jimbo Hayes to discuss the history and legacy of VMI.

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    37 mins
  • Sea Stories with Sea Dog
    Nov 18 2025

    The man, the myth, the legend, Dr. Charles L. Stuppard stops by to discuss his elite career and the publication of his book Sea Dog: A Seafaring Captain's Lesson in Leadership.

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    38 mins
  • Truman's Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
    Sep 23 2025

    The Good Doctors discuss the end of World War II and Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs.

    *The views and opinions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services does not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein."

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    26 mins