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Navy Milbloggers Sal from "CDR Salamander" and EagleOne from "EagleSpeak" discuss leading issues and developments for the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and related national security issues.
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Perseverance stories from all phases of the journey, capturing critical confidence realizations that built character and teams. Contact: For any Q&A or if you have interest in speaking on POA, please send a note to tony@priceofadmissionpodcast.com
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The Service Academy Business Mastermind (SABM) is a transformational program for Service Academy graduates who are building businesses. Our podcast features entrepreneurial success stories from the Service Academy community (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy). To learn more, please visit: www.sabmgroup.com.
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I am blessed to have friends in and outside shipping industry who support and cherish me and are there when I'm going through some life distressing issues. But when I started my career in 2016.. I was just beginning self acceptance and discovery journey and most people couldn't connect with me because I still had that wall. By degrees, I have managed to re-learn many of those societal beliefs and relinquish those that no longer served me. Revising that journey has inspired me to create a spa ...
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As she walks up the aisle to her waiting husband, a young bride undergoes a sudden change of heart. She goes through the marriage ceremony in a daze, but refuses to talk to her new husband, a seafaring man. Her family is stunned and bewildered. After the ceremony, the bride stays shut in her bedroom. The bewildered groom departs in despair. The next day, the family receives news that the groom has been mortally injured in an accident. The bride rushes to his side on board a ship. When she en ...
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In this world of modern day spying, Joseph Conrad's spy story, The Secret Agent, is very pertinent. It deals with the over reaching influence of politics in everyday life, the sordid underbelly that lies beneath our civilization's sophisticated veneer, the strange persuasive power of anarchy, unbridled capitalism and its tragic consequences and the scourge of terrorism, exploitation and espionage. In an uncannily prophetic plot, The Secret Agent portrays a sinister scheme to bomb the famous ...
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Welcome to Bram Radio, where life's journey unfolds. Join Jeff 'Bram' Bramstedt, former Navy SEAL, as we explore inspiring stories of men overcoming challenges and finding greatness. Our podcasts delve deep into resilience, human spirit, and the wisdom born from life's twists. We celebrate authentic connections, affirmations, and the art of fatherhood – timeless lessons for every man. Embrace challenges, prioritize mental health, and discover the transformative power of love and affirmation ...
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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Showlinks Joint Sword 2024 off Taiwan. TAFFY-3 off Samar. USAF NGAD Pause. Narrow Seas, Small Navies, and Fat Merchantmen: Naval Strategies for the 1990s. USS Carney’s 1 year anniversary. Debt service now greater than spending on defense. Summary In this episode of Midrats, Sal and Mark discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape, focusing on China…
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"They've run hundreds of missions out here, and they’re an incredibly nimble group. They create their missions the day before, and then they push out that morning with those missions." - Alex Jarbo, U.S. Marine Corps ‘13 - ‘17 This podcast is a slight departure from the regular SABM Podcast episode because of the hurricanes that have devastated com…
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David Mahoney, a former Navy football class of 2007 (Sr 2006). 4-year starter at outside linebacker, David helped lead Navy to a standard of dominance over other service academies. With a record-breaking career that included the second-most sacks and third-most tackles for loss in Navy history, David’s impact on the field was undeniable – setting t…
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It’s mid-October, and time for another no-hold-barred Maritime Melee from Midrats!You can listen at this link, or via the Spotify widget below. Show Links Happy 249th Birthday Navy! Kaman K-MAX helicopters Starlink Lifestraw Iodine tablets CNOC bag Katadyn filters Ukraine’s Baba Yaga drones Navy relearns how to reload at sea Heavy lift ships Net As…
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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Chris Izant, former Marine Infantry Officer turned FBI Special Agent, and author of "Final Engagement: A Marine’s Last Mission and the Surrender of Afghanistan." Chris shares his vivid experiences from the frontline in Helmand Province with the Afghan Border Police to the halls of Harvard, offering an honest, ground-level perspective on the complex…
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What can be done to reform The Pentagon? Returning to Midrats to discuss the challenge of real reform to our military bureaucratic establishment will be Steve Deal. Steve Deal, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.) served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy and Deputy Chief Learning Officer for the Department of the Navy. During his twenty-se…
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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Price of Admission* guest, Wayne Irons—better known to his Navy brothers as “Wayno”— From the foothills of California to the cockpit of F-18s in the Navy Reserves. A Navy Footballer, class of 2005, Wayne shares stories from his time in flight school, his experience at TOPGUN, and how he transitioned from teaching the next generation of fighter pilo…
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For the last 23 years, the major powers outside the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been engaged in a series of imperial police actions like in Afghanistan, small wars turning into inextricable problems, like Iraq, and not-insignificant medium sized wars as we see in Ukraine.The PRC chose to stay out of these conflicts, but has been learning …
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Are you a real estate investor in need of financing for your next investment property? If so, the Academy Fund has you covered! Whether you need short term financing for “fix-and-flip” projects, land development, or new construction or you need long term financing for single family or multi family rentals, we are your reliable financial partner. Ou…
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Price of Admission PCast - Ep 91, Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation & Jake Juriga, a fellow Navy linebacker. Awareness of concussions in sports. Critical work being done. Both share personal stories - with Jake discussing his family’s NFL history and Chris reflecting on his wrestling career and brain health journey. We also to…
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“Having served in the military, having that leadership experience, having gone to a service academy, I think that we can optimize things really well. We're relatively decent with technology. And so rather than having to invent a business, our skill sets work pretty well with – let's buy a Mom and Pop business and bring it into this century. Moderni…
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Emmett Merchant -a former safety for Navy Football and Naval Academy graduate (Class of 2011). Emmett and I reminisce about our time playing defense together, reflecting on some of the toughest battles we faced on the field. But Emmett’s story goes far beyond football. We explore his journey from being a standout on the gridiron to navigating life …
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Summer is over, and it's time to focus on adult things once again. If it is of interest to from the Pacific to the Red Sea to the Potomac River—we have you covered. Showlinks: Royal Navy Ship Availability graphic CO USS John S. McCain relieved Egypt in Yemen Civil War 1960s/70s US Army Typhon (not Typhoon, I know) launcher Egypt's Interest in PRC A…
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“One of the things that the military really does well to prepare entrepreneurs is creating the ability to be comfortable in an environment with a lot of unknowns, that's highly dynamic, and rolling with the punches with whatever's thrown at you." -Zach Scheel, U.S. Navy Veteran Zach Scheel is the CEO and Co-founder of Rhumbix, a mobile technology c…
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Grant Vermeer - Academy Insider podcast host (And former Navy BBaller) Grant Vermeer shares his Price of Admission. Highlights: Overcoming challenges at the Naval Academy and finding resilience Serving as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer on four submarines Transitioning from military service to a career in real estate Founding Academy Insider, a non-p…
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“Do what you have to do in this industry to be successful, and what that usually entails is being uncomfortable and putting yourself out there… Every single time you put yourself out there, you're kind of shedding off a little bit of this ego." -Shawn Cleary Shawn Cleary is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in the Charleston, South Carolina are…
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Where there appears to be a fair bit of shock and surprise in the general public, for those who have tracked the story closest, the feeling could be found along the spectrum from resignation to dismay. This did not happen overnight - and for those given responsibility for our nation’s sea power, this was only a matter of time. By acts of commission…
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Buddy Green, my Navy Football Defensive Coordinator. Buddy shares insights from his 14 seasons at Navy, discussing his coaching philosophy, the challenges of leading the defense during the Midshipmen's resurgence in the 2000s, and the impact he had on his players both on and off the field. Filled with memories, wisdom, and inspiring stories, this e…
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“I think people can't give their own personal agency away. I talk to a lot of veterans that kind of throw up their hands, ‘Oh, the VA isn't giving me the help that I need.’ Well, hey, man, take responsibility for your own life. You’ve got to figure this sh-t out. And we're here to help you.” –Scottie Schneider Scottie Schneider is a military vetera…
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If you find a message that is consistent over time, through times of ease and times of challenge, and at each challenge in the real world this message is validated, reinforced, and found to be correct — is that a message you need to pay attention to? Since the Houthi joined a second front with the Gazans against Israel by attacking international sh…
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“I talked to a lot of people, and it was really surprising to me – the low levels of service that are prevalent in this industry. And a lot of the way we will win is by simply doing what we say we're going to do… We think we can bring more value, especially for someone who's in the e-commerce space and looking to be multichannel…” –Eric Lobdell Eri…
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Could the life of a seafarer be more than just the allure of exotic destinations and the promise of wealth? Join us as we sit down with Salah to uncover the untold stories of these brave souls who navigate the high seas. This episode promises an eye-opening look into the emotional, mental, and physical trials that seafarers face daily. From the dee…
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Look who we have on a short-turnaround visit to Midrats, Dr. Emma Salisbury!We’re going to cover the waterfront issues in the Anglosphere, but we’ll kick off the discussion with the issues she outlined in her recent Behind the Front post, Franken-FREMM: How the Constellation Class Became a Monster. Emma recently completed her PhD at Birkbeck Colleg…
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“Let us show you how competitive we can be, how well we service, how well we support your draw and your rehab and construction efforts and let that speak for itself. Words are one thing, but action... I put a lot more stock in that." -Jason Hutton Jason Hutton is the Managing Director of Academy Fund, a gateway for military veteran real estate inve…
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Mike McLaughlin and I discuss his co-authored book, "Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security." He is a cybersecurity expert and emerging leader in the field. The conversation explores the complexities of cyber warfare and our nations infrastructure, along with the implications of AI. Michael conti…
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“We chose the name “Renting Freedom” because it's kind of like a play on words. But the whole goal is financial freedom. I'm sure that's a lot of people's goals. A way that you can do that is by having income-producing assets that you're renting out, and then that gives you freedom.” –Justin Artis Justin Artis is a rising real estate investor and a…
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What has the People’s Republic of China been doing to grow its influence in the Pacific Island nations that proved so crucial in the Pacific theater in WWII, and will be just as important for the next Great Pacific War? Our guest for the full hour is be Cleo Paskal.Cleo is Non-Resident Senior Fellow focusing on the Indo-Pacific at the Foundation fo…
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Summary In this conversation, Sal and Mark discuss various topics related to national security and the military. They start by questioning the purpose and effectiveness of the US presence in the Red Sea. They also touch on the lack of accountability in the executive branch, the importance of congressional oversight, and the decline in military pres…
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Are you confident in your ship’s preparedness for post-state inspections? In our latest podcast episode, we guide you through all the essential checks and preparations necessary to ensure a smooth and successful inspection. Drawing from Thobani's extensive experience, we break down the key responsibilities of third and junior officers, focusing on …
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“Most people will tell you, even myself at one time, ‘I don't like sales.’ But any business that you do is going to be rooted in sales. Understanding that process is so important… talking about investments or talking about how someone's looking to invest their money, and it’s still sales at the end of the day.” –Justin Loutfy, USAFA '16 Justin Lout…
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Ever felt your faith waver as life threw unexpected challenges your way? Join us as we explore a personal journey of spirituality, from a foundation of unwavering belief in childhood to the complexities of navigating faith amid life's trials and the discovery of one's sexuality. Reflecting on pivotal moments like the profound impact of a parent's p…
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"For me, it's been rewarding to be helping the businesses that we help, because these are businesses that instead of spending money on customer support, they're spending that on marketing, they're spending that on developing a new product, which from a macro economic perspective is much better for our economy.” -Kris Sandor Kris Sandor is the Co-Fo…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Ram Radio Podcast! In this powerful and thought-provoking discussion, we tackle an array of topics from social divides to personal accountability and the importance of connecting with people who have different viewpoints. Our guest today is none other than Jimmy May, a distinguished military veteran and a driving fo…
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How have the modern European navies developed since the start of the Cold War, and how are they positioned to address the challenges we see today? Returning to Midrats this Sunday at 3pm Eastern will be Dr. Jeremy Stöhs.Jeremy is an Austrian-American security and defense analyst. He co-heads the Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda & Securi…
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Welcome to Bram Radio, Episode 27! Join host Jeff Bram as he welcomes long-time friend and local pastor, Sergio de la Mora, for an in-depth and heartening conversation. This episode delves into spiritual warfare, the complexities of modern relationships, and the true meaning of forgiveness. Pastor Sergio shares insights from his 25 years of ministr…
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In a news cycle dominated by the attempted assassination of former President Trump, give yourself a break with an update on the Russian military in year three of the Russo-Ukrainian War, with regular Midrats guest Dr. Dmitry Gorenburg. Dmitry Gorenburg is Senior Research Scientist in the Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Programs division of CNA, where …
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“The best advantage of being in this industry for 17 years is the relationships. You can make a very good living and make money in health care, which is great. However, I think most people who go into this field genuinely care about improving patient care.” -Greg Parranto Greg Parranto is the Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Orthopedics with ove…
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Ever wondered how to financially prepare for your maritime career or what essentials you should pack for life on a cargo ship? You're in for a treat! Join us as we navigate through humorous technical hiccups, touching on the vital topic of financial planning for cadets. Our second officer, Salah, shares his invaluable insights and practical tips on…
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Join us on Bram Radio episode number 25, where we bring to you an exciting and insightful conversation with Amber Wright, a remarkable individual at Skydive San Diego. Amber is not just a team member but also the visionary behind the Trident Training Center, one of the leading skydiving schools in the United States. In this episode, we dive deep in…
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Have you ever wondered how to truly navigate the tumultuous waters of grief and trauma without succumbing to toxic positivity? Join me as I share my deeply personal journey, starting with the devastating loss of my mother during my ninth-grade year. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief's profound impact and the importance of embracing a…
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What does it take for a first-time cadet to thrive in the often unforgiving world of life at sea? Join us on this episode of 'Seatime Frenzy with Thobany and Friends!, where we promise you'll gain invaluable insights from our special guest, Second Officer Janel S. Sala. With a career spanning over a decade, Janel shares his personal journey, offeri…
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I am blessed to have friends in and outside shipping industry who support and cherish me and are there when I'm going through some life distressing issues. But when I started my career in 2016, I didn't have that... I was just beginning my self acceptance and discovery journey and most people couldn't connect with me because I still had that wall. …
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“Almost four years later, two funds, multiple loan participation opportunities…we’ve lent north of $60 million and have never missed a monthly distribution to investors. From idea to $60 million in under four years. I’m proud of all the support we’ve provided to our fellow vets who are entrepreneurs out there swinging for it.” -Bill Militello, USNA…
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Law. Ethics. Morality. Character. What do these words mean, and why are they important in the profession of arms. That is the subject of this week’s Midrats. We have just the right person to dig in to this topic, returning to Midrats, Dr. Pauline Shanks-Kaurin. Professor Shanks-Kaurin is the Admiral James B. Stockdale Chair in Professional Military…
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Kyle Lumpkin. Cloud. AI. Microsoft. Space Race. - We discuss his incredible journey from high school football fields to the cutting-edge world of AI and robotics. Kyle shares his fond memories of football, valuable life lessons, and his exciting career in the tech industry. - Kyle dives into the potential and risks associated with AI, exploring its…
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In this heartfelt episode of Bram Radio, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Sam Bramstead, alongside the Bram Radio mascot, Baxter. Join us as we venture into various topics that touch the core of emotional well-being, family dynamics, and personal growth. Below is a detailed breakdown of what you'll find in this truly engaging and inspiri…
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Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…
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