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Tactical Tangents

Tactical Tangents
Law Enforcement
Beltway Snipers
Leadership
SWAT Team
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Washington DC
Standards
Resilience
Decision Making
Team Selection
Public Safety
Shooting Techniques
FBI
Maturity
Wellness
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Firearm Training
Military
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
UFO

Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversation about all things tactical for public safety, military, and concerned citizens. Join us to hear lessons learned about decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.

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Hosts

Mike
Co-host of Tactical Tangents with a background in police SWAT, K9 handling, and tactical medicine.
Jim
Co-host with an Air Force pilot background, experienced in close air support and combat search and rescue.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • everything is very good the quality is excellent and everything else is very good and more

    Audible
    5
    Michael Pate
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing

    A amazing podcast love it it has lots of interesting ideas and facts thank you for making such a a great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a awsome dunce
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen.

    Great work guys, love your work. Really informative. Serving LEO In New Zealand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1 bob mc
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great show!

    This is a place you can get sane, sober and sensible information about all things law enforcement, self defense, equipment and tactics. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcwillev1971
    United States4 years ago
  • Deep Dive

    People, ideas, hardware. Before I retired I would have liked to learn this concept. If you are looking for a glossy 30,000 flyover of a topic, move along. These guys do a great job doing deep dives into important topics. Thanks for what is obviously a major effort. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ret SWAT Guy
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on decision making, leadership, and real-world applicability.
Feedback highlights the hosts' balanced, thoughtful dialogue and avoidance of talking over each other.
The show provides practical, deep dives into tactical topics useful for professionals and engaged citizens.

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155: Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
Q: What do you think about the distance?
The distance seems fine, but we should wait longer before taking off to avoid any turbulence.

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Tactical Tangents focuses on practical decision making, critical thinking, and leadership within public safety, military, and civilian contexts. Episodes explore systems thinking, policing, law enforcement ethics, and high-stakes teamwork through real-world stories, tactical scenarios, and analysis of current events. The show tends to favor deep, actionable discussions over surface-level commentary, with strong emphasis on situational awareness, training, and effective communication. Notable strengths include complementary host perspectives from law enforcement and the military, a collaborative dynamic, and a clear orientation toward practical improvement for professionals and engaged civilians alike.

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Tactical Tangents launched 9 years ago and published 220 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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