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War on the Rocks

Ryan Evans
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Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.

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Two retired U.S. admirals with deep experience at sea and in the air joined Ryan to discuss the military challenge of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Adm. (ret.) Jamie Foggo and Vice Adm. (ret.) John "Fozzie" Miller unpack how Iran has been able to t... more

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On this special, crossover episode of our members-only armed services podcasts, some of our hosts sat down to discuss their experiences with indirect fire and bombardment. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, they rehash some of their own pe... more

What does it take to rebuild the foundation of American military power? Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, joined Ryan at a live event a few weeks back for a fascinating discussion on the state of the defens... more

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China's top military leadership has been shaken by a new round of purges at the highest level, raising urgent questions about loyalty, corruption, and combat readiness. What do these removals, and especially the purge of Zhang Youxia, signal about Xi... more

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Recent Guests

Admiral Jamie Foggo
Retired United States Navy admiral, Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy
U.S. Navy, Center for Maritime Strategy
Episode: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots
Admiral Fozzie Miller
Retired United States Navy admiral, former Fifth Fleet Commander
U.S. Navy
Episode: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots
Rick Langriff
Army Intelligence Officer with two decades of service
Army
Episode: What It Was Like to Be Under Incoming Fire from the War on Terror to Today
Matt Francis
15-year infantryman, Marine Corps
Marine Pulse
Episode: What It Was Like to Be Under Incoming Fire from the War on Terror to Today
Patrick Siving-Spadden
Air Force intelligence officer, Airman Pulse
Airman Pulse
Episode: What It Was Like to Be Under Incoming Fire from the War on Terror to Today
Steve Walsh
Navy perspective on threats and general quarters readiness
Sailor Pulse
Episode: What It Was Like to Be Under Incoming Fire from the War on Terror to Today
Michael Cadenazzi
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
Department of Defense
Episode: The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal
Lee Bowden
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for the 12th Lateral Logistics Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps
Episode: The Marines That Led the Evacuation of Afghanistan, Four Years Later
Aaron Reep
Infantry Officer, currently assigned as a Marine Corps Legislative Liaison
U.S. Marine Corps
Episode: The Marines That Led the Evacuation of Afghanistan, Four Years Later

Host

Ryan Evans
Founder and a prominent voice in discussions relating to defense and foreign policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Doxxer

    Watch yourself around Ryan. He will doxx you on X if you disagree with him.

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    Anti-Dox
    United Statesa month ago
  • Biased

    Extremely biased and one sided takes. Twists historical facts to suit his narratives. Unable to see all angles, which kinda sucks considering that’s what this is supposed to be about.

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    Tamoor07
    United Statesa month ago
  • Often informative; Sometimes insufferable

    The Mike Kofmann episodes are generally informative regarding the UKR-RUS war. The worst episodes are the convos between 3-4 simpering swamp creature “experts” (who were never correct, but wise in hindsight and second-guessing). The sheer contempt for anyone outside of DC that leaks through, even from Evans himself, is insufferable. Enough looking down your nose at the “real estate guy”. He’s one of the better diplomats we’ve had. Not going to Georgetown seem to be a benefit. Tune down the arrog... more

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    Texas user
    United Statesa month ago
  • Have listened to every episode

    Perhaps you might like to discuss how US Miltary are randomly killing people on boats and killing any survivors

    Is it for fun like the Defense secretary says?

    America is in decline

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    mnytdvloddem
    Australia4 months ago
  • “Narco-Terrorist”

    Your right to editorialize and create whatever narrative and content you’d like is awesome and I respect a person who stands on their principles but there will be a consequence if you choose to do that and also attempt to monetize your content. I will now just listen to your opinions when I want to hear an opposing viewpoint from a group that pushes ideas in one direction, which will be less. I hope you choose to push for truth in both directions.

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    AllTheWay0982
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback indicates a desire for more diverse perspectives in guest selections.
Episodes featuring direct accounts from military personnel receive positive feedback for authenticity.
Some critiques focus on perceived political bias or emotional responses from the hosts.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis and expert insights on defense issues.

Chart Rankings

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

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#83
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#250
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#85
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#105
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#205
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#55
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz & Saving Downed Pilots
Q: What plan would you develop to forcibly reopen and keep open the Strait?
The plan is already being implemented: target the IRGC's capabilities, attrit anti-ship weapons and command and control nodes, and use a combination of air, surface, and unmanned assets to reduce Iran's ability to interdict ships, while maintaining political and international support until the strait can be opened and kept open.
The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal
Q: What are some of the things that you're still working to convince Congress on?
We're working on munitions deals like the PAC 3 deal with Lockheed Martin and trying to stabilize demand for industry.
The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal
Q: Where do you view the industrial base, the defense industrial base, is sort of most brittle right now?
All of the above including raw materials, energetics, and skilled labor.
Airpower, Advice, and D.C. Favorites with David Deptula
Q: What potential changes to training and operations do you anticipate?
General Deptula addresses the critical need for balance between preparing for threats globally while emphasizing the importance to not exceed the Air Force's capabilities.
Airpower, Advice, and D.C. Favorites with David Deptula
Q: How does the new national security strategy prioritize defense strategies?
The strategy places homeland defense at the top of the priorities, explicitly stating the need to enforce the Monroe Doctrine and deny outside competitors control in the hemisphere.

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1. Admiral Jamie Foggo
2. Admiral Fozzie Miller
3. Rick Langriff
4. Matt Francis
5. Patrick Siving-Spadden
6. Steve Walsh
7. Michael Cadenazzi
8. Lee Bowden

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