Rephonic
Artwork for The Debrief: Stories from Damn Fine Soldiers

The Debrief: Stories from Damn Fine Soldiers

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Rutter and Matthew Paul
Logistics
Urban Warfare
Combat Lifesaver / Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Baghdad International Airport
Military Training and Readiness
Non-Commissioned Officers
Scouts/terrain
Iraq

"The Debrief: Stories from Damn Fine Soldiers" is a podcast series built around the untold stories behind "Damn Fine Soldiers," an unfiltered account of Task Force 2-7 Infantry's 21-day advance from Kuwait to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

Each episode goes deeper than the book. Authors Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Rutter and Matthew Paul sit down with soldiers who lived the mission — p... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes4Foundeda month ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Debrief: Stories from Damn Fine Soldiers

Latest Episodes

In the second installment of "Steel in the City," Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Rutter and Matthew Paul welcome a special guest: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jimmy Lee, former commander of the only tank company team in Task Force 2-7 Infantry during Operation Iraqi Freed... more

The battlefield changes in Episode 3. After two episodes covering the desert drive north and the rapid push toward Baghdad, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Rutter and Matthew Paul shift their focus to one of warfare's oldest and most brutal proving grounds: th... more

Before the Thunder Run. Before the airport fight. Before Baghdad — there was the road north.

In March 2003, Task Force 2-7 Infantry launched one of the fastest armored offensives in modern military history. But speed alone doesn't win wars. Fuel doe... more

Before the first shot was fired, the battle was already being won — or lost — in training.

In this opening episode of "The Debrief," Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Rutter and Matt Paul, authors of "Damn Fine Soldiers," go back to the beginning. As commander ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Crime Junkie
Crime JunkieAudiochuck

Recent Guests

Jimmy Lee
Lieutenant Colonel Retired, former Knight 6; commanded the Tank Company Team of Task Force 2-7 Infantry
Task Force 2-7 Infantry
Episode: Steel in the City: Part 2
Jesse Delgado
Medic, combat lifesaver and forward aid station lead
Damn Fine Soldiers battalion
Episode: The Drive from Hell: Speed is Survival

Top Documentary Podcasts

Sword and Scale
Sword and ScaleSword and Scale
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation PodcastThe Why Files: Operation Podcast
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher
To Catch a Thief: North Korea On Our Payroll
To Catch a Thief: North Korea On Our PayrollRubrik | Nicole Perlroth | Pod People
Danny Jones Podcast
Danny Jones PodcastDanny Jones | Daylight Media
Otherworld
OtherworldOtherworld
Adrift
AdriftApple TV / Blanchard House

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Steel in the City: Part 2
Q: What are three actionable lessons you'd share with a current company team commander for large-scale urban operations?
Don't assume technology will always work; plan for degraded conditions, maintain rigid discipline, and build mutual trust so subordinates can act with initiative. Place infantry forward to shape the fight, use the tanks as enablers rather than sole actors, and practice mission command with simple, clear graphics and a shared understanding of the end state.
Steel in the City: Part 2
Q: What were some of the key assumptions you had when we deployed and how did you prepare for them?
We anticipated urban combat similar to prior conflicts and focused on close coordination with infantry, ensuring we trained to move as a cohesive company team. When tech failed or environments degraded (e.g., sandstorms and GPS loss), we relied on discipline, forward infantry support, and a clear commander's intent to keep moving toward the objective.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Crime Junkie

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched a month ago and published 4 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jimmy Lee
2. Jesse Delgado

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days