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The Debrief with Jon Becker

Jon Becker
Navy Seals
Leadership
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Kentucky State Police
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Pat Tillman
Toxic Leadership
High Performance Teams
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The Debrief with Jon Becker is a no-holds-barred conversational podcast on the leadership principles that govern the world’s elite tactical units. Featuring top military and law enforcement unit commanders from some of the most high-stakes fields, this podcast examines how to form and lead a highly effective team.

After four decades spent working in tandem with top law enforcement and military u... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of The Debrief, host Jon Becker sits down with LAPD SWAT's Jonathan Pultz, a 27-year veteran and D-Platoon element leader, to examine one of law enforcement's most critical missions: hostage rescue. With D-Platoon conducting 120-150 h... more

Guest: Dr. Nathalie Pattyn

In this episode, Jon sits down with Dr. Nathalie Pattyn, whose unique background spans medicine, psychology, research, and military operations. Dr. Pattyn discusses her unconventional career path from aspiring astronaut to... more

John Boyd's OODA loop is widely referenced but fundamentally misunderstood. Mark McGrath reveals how the common circular diagram represents less than one percent of Boyd's work. The real framework centers on orientation—constantly updating mental mod... more

A three-month homicide investigation in Washington State led to a suspect barricaded in a vehicle inside a garage. What began as a routine containment evolved into a seven-hour standoff, which suddenly escalated when the freed domestic violence victi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Nathalie Pattyn
MD, PhD with two master's degrees and extensive operational experience with elite military and law enforcement teams.
Royal Military Academy Belgium
Episode: Improving Tactical Performance with Science
Mark McGrath
Strategist and Chief Learning Officer at AGLX North America, co-host of No Way Out podcast
AGLX North America
Episode: Beyond the Loop: Why Everything You Know About OODA May Be Wrong
Joel Anderson
Tactical Commander with Washington State Patrol, experienced in law enforcement since 2004.
Washington State Patrol
Episode: Barricade Erupts into Urgent HRT When Freed Victim Returns to Hostage Taker
Bob Shaw
Senior Entry Team Leader with Pierce County Sheriff's Department, extensive SWAT experience.
Pierce County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Barricade Erupts into Urgent HRT When Freed Victim Returns to Hostage Taker
Lieutenant Andrew Smith
Lieutenant and team commander of the South Davis Metropolitan SWAT team, with leadership roles in various tactical operations.
South Davis Metropolitan SWAT
Episode: Pursuit Leads to Unrelated Family Hostage Situation and HRT
Dr. Jenny Prohaska
A clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and high-stakes performance.
Tactical Longevity
Episode: Tactical Longevity – Dr. Jenny Prohaska
Ryan Scott
Officer from Surprise PD involved in the hostage rescue operation
Surprise Police Department
Episode: Hostage Rescue of an Infant - Surprise AZ PD SWAT
Travis Karpuleon
Officer from Surprise PD involved in the hostage rescue operation
Surprise Police Department
Episode: Hostage Rescue of an Infant - Surprise AZ PD SWAT
Dr. Richard Tedeschi
World's foremost authority on post-traumatic growth and leader at Boulder Crest Institute
Boulder Crest Institute
Episode: Post Traumatic Growth – Guests: Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Josh Goldberg & Chief Chad Kasmar

Host

Jon Becker
Host of engaging conversations exploring leadership principles, decision-making, and teamwork dynamics with top military and law enforcement unit commanders.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • So soft. Don’t waste your time.

    No need to explain further. Extremely boring and zero fun at parties.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rc cola 2001
    United States9 months ago
  • Great content, awesome concept and fantastic host

    I like the show concept. Great guest speakers. The recent episode with the ER doctor talking about the Mission Critical Team Institute was incredible. The audio quality needs a bit of work. It seems slightly off compared to other top podcasts, but this is something that can be fixed. The voices sometimes sound weaker and less full, if that makes sense. That said, the host is so committed, supportive and passionate that after the first ten minutes I forget the audio and I focus on the excellent c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Office Cyborg
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great podcast. He takes time to talk with people from around the tactical community about topics we wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to hear about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J2004M
    United States2 years ago
  • Giving into the woke mob

    First of all the incident with Breonna Taylor was not performed as a “dynamic entry”. It was not the SWAT Team either, it was a group of NARC detectives. For once get all of your facts straight. Go back and look at the case and the officer’s testimony. They announced, waited, breached, waited at the door confronted the suspect at the end of the hall from outside the doorway threshold and the officer was shot. The officers then shot an extremely high number of rounds into the hallway killing Breo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SierraZero15
    United States2 years ago
  • Great source for after action reports

    I was sent this podcast by my captain and I really appreciate the amount of detail that John goes into when he covers High profile incidents and critiques the highs and lows of these jobs with the operators who worked the job. The ability to self reflect and pass on vital lessons learned is why I continue to listen to this. It is relevant to all swat and emergency service members to gain valuable knowledge to help further there skill sets or see a different perspective on accomplishing the same ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogedogedogerobin
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth conversations and valuable insights from seasoned professionals.
Many find that the lessons extend beyond tactical fields, making it helpful for various professions.
Some critiques mention audio quality issues, but they appreciate the host's passion and commitment.
The content is recognized for its relevance to real-world leadership and crisis management scenarios.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#38
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#33
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#124
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#162
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#14
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#26
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Improving Tactical Performance with Science
Q: What would you do organizationally to restore robustness?
Encourage tough decision-making to prioritize the well-being and manageable workloads of tactical teams, rather than merely meeting performance metrics.
Improving Tactical Performance with Science
Q: What advice do you give for improving sleep?
Factor in rest during wake time to enable good sleep, as inadequate daytime relaxations hamper evening rest.
Improving Tactical Performance with Science
Q: How do you advise teams to handle sleep?
Initially assess how many hours members sleep and their wakefulness quality, focusing on the basics before diving into personalized strategies.
Improving Tactical Performance with Science
Q: Why did you decide to go into the military and what were you hoping to accomplish there?
I chose the military for aviation medicine to pursue my interest in medicine and to align with my childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, as it seemed like a proper pathway.
Pursuit Leads to Unrelated Family Hostage Situation and HRT
Q: What are your primary lessons learned from this incident?
Knowing and ensuring that team members understand their specific responsibilities is crucial, along with effective communication and at times the need for relationship-building with support teams.

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Conversations are centered around leadership principles within elite tactical units, drawing on insights from top military and law enforcement commanders. The discussions illuminate essential topics such as decision-making, teamwork dynamics, and effective communication under pressure, making this a valuable resource for professionals from various sectors, not just military and law enforcement. The unique blend of experiences and lessons shared provides listeners with practical strategies to improve their leadership skills and foster resilience in high-stakes environments, offering relatable content that transcends the specific context of tactical operations.

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Recent guests on The Debrief include:

1. Dr. Nathalie Pattyn
2. Mark McGrath
3. Joel Anderson
4. Bob Shaw
5. Lieutenant Andrew Smith
6. Dr. Jenny Prohaska
7. Ryan Scott
8. Travis Karpuleon

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