Battleline Podcast

Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto

The switch is on! Battleline Podcast is your source for in-depth interviews and inspiration with the biggest names in the military and 2A communities. Hosted by Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto. read less

Jigsaw Youth guitarist Nastacha Beck
3d ago
Jigsaw Youth guitarist Nastacha Beck
We start off this episode covering the recent drone strike in Syria resulting in a death of a U.S. military contractor, and the retaliation that followed. Our special guest in studio is Nastacha Beck, guitarist for New York-based grunge band Jigsaw Youth, who also handles some vocal duties in addition. Nastacha became familiar with us after reading Kris Paronto's "The Ranger Way" and "13 Hours." We discuss the grind of being in a touring band, and how many of the principles Kris has written about can be applied to people outside of the military realm. Be sure to follow Nastacha @nastachaxbeck on Instagram and @nastachabeck on Twitter. You can also follow the band @jigsawyouthband on Instagram and Twitter. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
North Korean defector Yeonmi Park
13-03-2023
North Korean defector Yeonmi Park
Yeonmi Park is a best-selling author known for speaking out against the brutal regime under Kim Jong-un. Her latest book is "While Time Remains: A North Korean Defector's Search for Freedom in America" through Simon & Schuster. In this interview we discuss America's relations with China, the reality of life for the people of North Korea, President Trump's troubling relationship with Kim Jong-un, political correctness, and the evils of communism & socialism. Yeonmi's website is http://yeonmi.com and you can follow her on Instagram @Yeonmi_Park & on Twitter @YeonmiParkNK Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Green Beret Nick Merrick
27-02-2023
Green Beret Nick Merrick
Nick Merrick is an active duty Green Beret with a 19-year military career in total. Nick has had 12 deployments during this time and currently serves as a Warrant Officer. In addition to military service, Nick is the Executive Director of Green Beret Racing, a great charitable organization focused on veteran transition through racing and other competive outlets. On this episode we dive deep into topics including childhood trauma, the ongoing problem of military suicide, and how finding purpose is crucial to one's life endeavors.  You can learn more and donate to Green Beret Racing through http://GreenBeretRacing.org and follow them on Instagram @Green_Beret_Racing Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Surviving a car wreck after deployment
13-02-2023
Surviving a car wreck after deployment
Casey Kennedy served in the Nebraska National Guard. After a 2012 deployment to Afghanistan, she was in a major car wreck with a drunk driver. The driver died following the crash. Almost dying herself from the crash, Casey broke nearly every bone from her pelvis down, had a collapsed lung, and lost over half her blood. The transition back to civilian life was tough, but it resulted in her finding a new passion advocating for veterans in similar situations. She is now a Reserve Component Transition Assistance Advisor, and as you'll hear, she is there now to help other veterans in need of assistance. You can learn more through http://rctaapsa.com - Casey's professional Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087980284333 and you can contact her for work inquires related to these issues at CKennedy@gapsi.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Army Ranger Howard "Mad Max" Mullen is back!
30-01-2023
Army Ranger Howard "Mad Max" Mullen is back!
Howard "Mad Max" Mullen last joined us for Episode 100, and he's back to discuss the tragic loss of Army Ranger Joseph Kapacziewski this past week, SHOT Show 2023, his time in the DMZ of Korea, how the current crop of Army Rangers stack up against his generation of operators, and his Christian faith. Max was a Ranger Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. He served in 1/75th, 2/75th, 3/75th, and 75th Ranger Regimental Headquarters. He is currently working as the founder and owner of TacSim Media Group, is a public speaker, and does charity work to benefit the special operations community and their families. You can follow Max on Instagram @Max_Mullenn and donate to Silent Warriors Foundation at https://silentwarriorfoundation.com/ Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. A veteran owned company that gives back to the community through a different veteran charity every month, BeardVet. They have a variety of products including their American made coffee, roasted in Omaha, Nebraska. Check them out now: http://beardvet.com - For 10% off you can now use promo code: Tanto For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Frank Grippe, Army Command Sergeant Major
23-01-2023
Frank Grippe, Army Command Sergeant Major
We start off this show covering recent news including the charging of Alec Baldwin for manslaughter, Congressman George Santos allegedly stealing $3,000 raised for a veteran charity, and the NFL playoffs. Special guest this show Frank Grippe is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. Grippe has a distinguished 34-year long military career, serving in combat throughout the entirety of the Global War on Terror. Grippe has served in infantry, paratrooper, and Ranger units. He has a distinguished service medal, Purple Heart, along with many other military accolades. We discuss many topics with the Command Sergeant Major including the taking down of Manuel Noriega by the U.S. Army Rangers during his time in Panama. He now represents various special operations military charities. He is also working closely with a revolutionary new technology for rehabilitation/physical therapy called Neuro20 which we get into, you can visit them online at https://neuro20.com/ Follow us:http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Why the Benghazi Select Committee failed w/ Brad Podliska
16-01-2023
Why the Benghazi Select Committee failed w/ Brad Podliska
Joining us this episode is author of "Fire Alarm: The Investigation of the U.S. House Select Committee on Benghazi," Bradley Podliska. Brad was a staff member of the committee. He is an assistant professor of military and security studies, and also served as an Air Force reserve intelligence officer. We discuss Podliska's experience on why the committee failed in answering any significant questions involving the attack and became more about partisan talking points. Additionally on this episode we cover several major military issues happening now. You can follow Brad on Twitter @BradleyPodliska and also order the textbook which just came out here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Alarm-Investigation-Committee-Benghazi/dp/1666906166 Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan questions the future of the band
02-01-2023
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan questions the future of the band
An explosive interview this episode with System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan. In addition to his fantastic work on drums, John is the owner of Torpedo Comics with multiple locations in Las Vegas and California. In this interview John talks his respect for military & law enforcement, his support for President Trump, and his frustration with System of a Down not releasing a new album since 2005. System of a Down will be headlining Sick New World in Las Vegas in May which sold out immediately, but as you'll hear him express, John would like the band to be doing more shows if it was up to him. You do not want to miss this interview! We also acknowledge the long overdue passing of H.R. 310 in posthumously awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Benghazi fallen heroes Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith. You can follow John on Instagram @johndolmayan_ and check out Torpedo Comics at http://TorepedoComics.com .. also of course for all things System of a Down go to http://SystemOfADown.com Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. A veteran owned company that gives back to the community through a different veteran charity every month, BeardVet. They have a variety of products including their American made coffee, roasted in Omaha, Nebraska. Check them out now: http://beardvet.com - For 10% off you can now use promo code: Tanto For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Night Vision & Hunting
19-12-2022
Night Vision & Hunting
We recorded this one in-person from the Fort Scott Munitions store in Fort Scott, KS. We are joined by Phil Otto (Sales Manager of Photonis Defense,) Ryan Kraft (owner of Fort Scott Munitions,) and Gage Wilson (media producer at Fort Scott Munitions.) This episode covers all that you've been wondering when it comes to nightvision, hunting, and why hunters are true conservationists. So, join us at the table in the back of the store, and come shoot the shxt with us! You can follow Phil Otto on Instagram @NocWorks, Ryan Kraft is @100yardsniper, and Gage Wilson is @gage__wilson. You can also follow Photonis Defense @photonisdefense and Fort Scott Munitions @fortscottmunitions. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off at http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
SEAL Chief Beck speaks on transgender past to present detransitioning
05-12-2022
SEAL Chief Beck speaks on transgender past to present detransitioning
We start off this show discussing the current tyranical lockdowns happening in China. Back on the show as a special guest is Navy SEAL Chief Chris Beck, often referred to as Kristin, who has now detransitioned after coming out as the first transgender Navy SEAL in the 2014 CNN produced documentary Lady Valor. We hear where Beck is at now and why the Chief is speaking out against underage gender transition while remaning and ally of the transgender community at large. Beck is a Navy SEAL who retired from service as a Chief Petty Officer. Beck is a Purple Heart recipient with many military accolades, who served in DEVRGU, better known to many as SEAL Team 6, as well as SEAL Team One. Beck has been seen on The Joe Rogan Experience and most recently The Robby Starbuck Show. Their last appearance with Battleline was on Episode 153 if you want to listen back. You can follow Beck @valor4us on Twitter/Instagram. Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ PAMAX Tactical Inc. is a law enforcement owned and operated company and an industry leader in the field of alternative breaching tools like their LION Device. The LION is a safer, reloadable, non-regulated alternative to the use of flashbangs, a impact actuated handheld device that boasts 180 decibel output. It is available in civilian and law enforcement configurations. Go to http://pmtactical.com now, and for 15% off use the promo code: Tanto For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer. We are currently running a contest with great prizes from Fort Scott Munitions and more for those that subscribe to our Youtube channel. All you need to do is hit subscribe to be automatically entered: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast
Sara Carter, Fox News contributor & podcast host
28-11-2022
Sara Carter, Fox News contributor & podcast host
Sara Carter is a Fox News contributor, award-winning journalist, and the host of multiple podcasts. On this episode we discuss her story of getting into journalism, her work at the southern border, her husband going blind in combat, and how she helped in getting Border Patrol Agent Gary Brugman a full pardon from President Trump. You can listen to the Sara Carter Podcast on all podcast platforms, as well as her show Dark Wars: The Border w/ Sara Carter. Her website for more information on all of her projects is https://saraacarter.com/ and you can follow Sara on Twitter @SaraCarterDC and on Instagram @SCarterDC.   Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcasthttp://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ PAMAX Tactical Inc. is a law enforcement owned and operated company and an industry leader in the field of alternative breaching tools like their LION Device. The LION is a safer, reloadable, non-regulated alternative to the use of flashbangs, a impact actuated handheld device that boasts 180 decibel output. It is available in civilian and law enforcement configurations. Go to http://pmtactical.com now, and for 15% off use the promo code: Tanto A veteran owned company that gives back to the community through a different veteran charity every month, BeardVet. They have a variety of products including their American made coffee, roasted in Omaha, Nebraska. Check them out now: http://beardvet.com - For 10% off you can now use promo code: Tanto For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline For 20% off all Bubs Naturals gear and products including collagen protein and MCT oil powder, go to https://bubsnaturals.myshopify.com/discount/BATTLELINE .. All purchases help to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation We are currently running a contest with great prizes from Fort Scott Munitions and more for those that subscribe to our Youtube channel. All you need to do is hit subscribe to be automatically entered: https://www.youtube.com/c/BattlelinePodcast