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Spear Talk

Spear Talk

Silver Spear Security, JM Guarnieri

Spear Talk is a podcast that caters to anyone with an interest in the security world. We cover topics from martial arts, wildlife conservation, human trafficking, domestic violence, and life on the road as a security professional!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Spear Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Spear Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Spear Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Spear Talk - Christopher Strom
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06/16/22 • 51 min

For Spear Talk 112, we welcomed Christopher Strom to the show. Christopher is former U.S. Marine and retired SGT. from the NYPD Intelligence Division. In 2007 he was recruited by Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, which developed top secret strategies for combating IEDs in Iraq and Afganistan. Chris was involved in 110 combat missions, helped capture 91 high-value targets, and over 200 battlefield interrogations. He is the author of the book, "Brooklyn To Baghdad".


In our discussion we covered the current state of law enforcement in the country, the art of interrogations, intel gathering, chain of custody as it pertains to the collection of evidence, how technology has helped in the pursuit of high-value targets, why he wanted to write a book, and so much more!


#christopherstrom #NYPD #Baghdad

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Spear Talk - Captain Dale Dye
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06/23/22 • 53 min

For epiosde 113 of Spear Talk, we welcomed Captain Dale Dye to the show! Cpt. Dye is a decorated United States Marine Corps veteran, who spent time as a combat correspondent during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V, 3x Purple Hearts, and the Meritorious Service medal, having took part in 31 combat missions his entrire career. Cpt. Dye is also the founder of Warriors, Inc, which is a technical advisory company specializing in portraying realistic military action in films.


In our discussion we covered his transition from his military career into the entertainment industry, working with Oliver Stone on Platoon and what he put the actors through in preparation for filming, Daniel-Day Lewis studying him during the filming of Last Of The Mohicans, the importance of research as it pertains to replicating battles on screen, what defines a leader, the United States military today, and so much more!


#daledye #USMC #Platoon

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Spear Talk - A Tale of Two Scribes / Dana Gricken
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09/19/24 • 72 min

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome author Dana Gricken to the program. A native of Canada, Dana writes stories in multiple genres and continues to land book deals for her works. Dana believes in her stories and is determined to find readers who embrace her words. To learn more about Dana, please visit: https://www.danagricken.com/


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Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BREACH OF TRUST is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com


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Spear Talk - Eric P. Bishop

Eric P. Bishop

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05/26/22 • 55 min

For episode 109 of Spear talk, we welcomed author, Eric P. Bishop to the show! Eric is the author of "The Body Man", with his second book "Breach Of Trust" coming soon!

In our talk, we covered Eric's transition from working in corporate America to writing, the importance of crafting relatable characters for the reader, the research process involved with "The Body Man", the art of story telling, the power of music in his writing process, and much more!

#ericpbishop #thebodyman #author

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Spear Talk - Steve Murphy & Javier Peña
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02/24/22 • 63 min

For Spear Talk 96, we had the honor to speak with the two (now retired) DEA agents, Steve Murphy and Javier Escobar, that helped bring down infamous narcoterrorist, Pablo Escobar! They are the co-authors of the book "Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar" which was the basis for the hit Netflix show, Narcos! Steve and Javier now travel the world talking about tracking down Pablo Escobar in front of sold out crowds. They are co-hosts of the Game Of Crimes Podcast!


In our discussion we covered how Steve and Javier became partners, dealing with the media romanticizing the story of Pablo and his "charity", dealing with corruption, the importanace of intel and research, how they never gave up after failed attempts to capture Pablo, the day Pablo was killed, how Netflix appraoched them for the show Narcos, and so much more!


#narcos #pabloescobar #DEA


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Spear Talk - Shondo Blades

Shondo Blades

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07/01/21 • 40 min

For Spear Talk 58, we had the distinct honor to spend time with Shondo Blades, who brought his fire and energy to the podcast. Shondo has a background in professional MMA, appeared in the show "The Quest" on ABC, and is considered a combat mogul, with his various training philosophies and gear that has impacted tactical and self-defense training!

Some of the topics we covered included his belief in getting "1% better every day", the importance of always training for the "bad" days, whether or not motivation can be taught, and being inspired to be the next big, action star!

#shondoblades #fit2fire #combattraining


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Spear Talk - Marshall R. Teague
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02/23/21 • 54 min

For Spear Talk 38, we had the honor to speak with actor, Marshall R. Teague. Marshall is known for his iconic villain character "Jimmy Reno" in Roadhouse and his work as "Ta'Lon" from Babylon 5, among other projects, however, did you know that Marshall is also an United States Navy veteran, champion Kick-boxer, martial artist, and a former Deputy Sheriff in Memphis, TN?

In our discussion, we covered his career in the Navy and the NATO kickboxing championship, the current state of affairs in the law enforcement world, the fight breakdowns in Roadhouse, his friendship with Patrick Swayze and Chuck Norris, and his wildlife conservation work!

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Spear Talk - Jason Piccolo

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03/11/21 • 36 min

For Spear Talk 44, we had the honor to spend time with U.S. Army veteran, Jason Piccolo! On top of being a Army Captain, Jason was also a U.S. Border Patrol Agent, an author of two books, the host of The Protector's Podcast, and has a doctorate in strategic security!

Our discussion focused on burn pits and their affect on the lives of not only military personnel, but civilians and contractors in the Iraq and Afghanistan regions. Jason was able to break down the history of burn pits, why they were created, and the medical issues that have plagued those who have been around them! One of the amazing organizations, which Jason is affiliated with through his new podcast, GROUNDTRUTH, is the HunterSeven Foundation! We learn all about the organization and their quest to help all who are affected but not only burn pits, but from other local environments and medical exposures!

This was a powerful and engaging Spear Talk!

#jasonpiccolo #burnpits #hunterseven

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Spear Talk - Chris Casamassa

Chris Casamassa

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01/14/21 • 52 min

For Spear Talk #30, we finally got to speak with our friend, actor, motivator, and martial artist, Chris Casamassa! You will know Chris from his role as one of the most iconic video game characters, "Scorpion", from the Mortal Kombat series, in the movie and television show!

Chris is also a 9th degree black belt in Red Dragon Karate, a martial art system his dad created, a motivational speaker, and author of "Bully Proof Fitness", which is an essential read for all children and adults!

One of the coolest things we also discovered was that Chris was George Clooney's Batman stunt-double in the Batman & Robin movie! I wonder if he kept the cowl...

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Spear Talk - Ramon Colón Lopez
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09/19/24 • 57 min

For episode 174, we welcomed Ramón Colón-López to the show! Ramón is a retired senior non-commissioned officer of the United States Air Force and a former pararescueman and served as the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) from December 13, 2019, to November 3, 2023. In his role as SEAC, Colón-López was the most senior enlisted member of the United States military. In 2007 he was the only Hispanic American among the first six airmen to be awarded the newly created Air Force Combat Action Medal. He served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Africa Command from September 2016 to November 2019.


In our discussion, we covered his upbringing and what lead him into his military career, the military today and the challenges it faces, his definition of leadership and what makes someone a good leader, how the military recruiting efforts are going today, his thoughts on how the military branches handled the global pandemic, his friendship with Chef Robert Irvine, and so much more!


#ramoncolonlopez #pararescueman #seac #militarylife #leadership



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FAQ

How many episodes does Spear Talk have?

Spear Talk currently has 236 episodes available.

What topics does Spear Talk cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on Spear Talk?

The episode title 'Christopher Strom' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Spear Talk?

The average episode length on Spear Talk is 65 minutes.

How often are episodes of Spear Talk released?

Episodes of Spear Talk are typically released every 6 days, 14 hours.

When was the first episode of Spear Talk?

The first episode of Spear Talk was released on Oct 3, 2020.

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