In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip analyze Ukraine’s expansion of “long-range sanctions,” targeting Russian offshore oil platforms in the Caspian Sea and cutting off millions in revenue that fuel Moscow’s invasion and military operations Colonel Denny and Skip dissect a turbulent week on the world stage—from sweeping U.S. criminal charges against Venezuela’s regime, to deadly unrest shaking Iran, Israeli strikes against Hezbollah amid a fragile ceasefire, and Prime Minister Netanyahu declaring a new front against Islamist persecution of Christians—revealing how power, ideology, and accountability are colliding worldwide We get another dose of humor to help us keep sane Congressman and retired Marine General Jack Bergman is our primary guest and he has a very interesting conversation with the colonel around current events Of course we get more military history to make sure we remember how we got we where we are Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some interesting insights into how things are going to change around satellites starting this year  And Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts reviews Navy's performance at the Liberty bowl as well as an in-depth review of all the Service Academy football teams performance in 2025

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss ICE’s role in stopping transnational crime and human exploitation, arguing that a nation of laws must support those enforcing them—and hold leaders accountable when ideology undermines public safety Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives in this new year We also get some fresh one liners to start 2026 off with Our primary guest is fellow West Point graduate Matt Hayes and the colonel and he discuss the situation we are faced with in today's world and hopes for the future Navy Veteran Theresa Robinson interviews another female veteran providing us insight into her time serving in the US Air Force Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us sharp

Happy New Year! In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explore the moral core of America’s way of war—why ethics, restraint, and the Law of Armed Conflict are not weaknesses, but essential to legitimacy, honor, and long-term strategic success In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a volatile global moment—from a Houthi terror leader threatening escalation against Israel and the U.S., to Zelenskyy weighing a nationwide referendum on Trump’s peace plan, Russia scrambling to catch up in drone warfare, and Nigeria signaling openness to continued U.S. counterterror strikes—revealing how rapidly the world’s security landscape is shifting We get our normal dose of one liners from the colonel to lighten the scene Our guest is Maggy Smith, wife of retired Air Force veteran, from the Warrior Trail Foundation whom is also training for an amazing event coming up in April Of course we have our military history refresher to make sure we remember key events Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his end of the year warrant wisdom Football cohost Quinton Roberts reviews the Army bowl game results and gives us his predictions on this weekend's Navy Liberty Bowl appearance 

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss a quiet revival in American higher education, where civics, founding principles, and Judeo-Christian values are returning—offering hope that students may once again learn why America is worth understanding, defending, and preserving The colonel goes over some of the big news stories impacting our lives We get another healthy dose of humor from the colonel to keep us laughing Our guest is Jena Wilmers, whom founded the American Legion post Denny belongs to, where she talks about her service time and some of the great things she is doing to help make America great Diane Raver from the Garden State Film Festival joins the colonel and reviews the movie of the month Of course we get our military history refresher course to keep us sharp

Merry Christmas to everyone! In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip break down ISIS’s transformation from a Middle East caliphate into a global online insurgency, using viral propaganda and lone-wolf attackers to exploit the Gaza war and reignite jihadist terror Colonel Denny and Skip examine a week of decisive U.S. action—from massive retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria and a historic military buildup off Venezuela, to border security gains at home and Europe launching a claims commission against Russia—highlighting how power, accountability, and deterrence are reshaping the global order We get some season specific one-liners from the Denny as well as one from Roland to bring us some additional merriment The primary guest is Paul Beran from the Veteran Legacy Network who talks about what it is all about and how it is set up to help veterans out Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep us sharp including how chivalry was alive even in WWI Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his warrant wisdom A special report from retired General John "Dragon" Teichert is given about how the program to protect Santa and his reindeer was developed And Quinton Roberts talks about the upcoming bowl games for Army and Navy

In this 50th episode: Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss Trump’s national security reset—scaling back Europe’s dependency on U.S. forces and redefining American leadership around strength, selectivity, and national self-interest The colonel and Skip cover some of the pressing news stories impacting our lives right now Colonel Denny delivers more of his humor to help keep us in a festive mood Our primary guest if fellow West Pointer Matt Hayes where the colonel and Matt discuss celebrating Christmas in the military Retired Army General Chris Petty presents the "Battle of Trenton" and the importance it played in our revolution And we get our regular dose of military history to make sure we remember key events in our history Don't miss tuning in to next week's 51st podcast which will be our Christmas show. I am not sure what Denny has planned but if it is anything like what he did during his 18 years of Frontlines of Freedom shows, you can't miss it.

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip expose a troubling series of preventable Navy aircraft losses, revealing failures in leadership, training, and maintenance—and why restoring combat readiness and accountability is critical to protecting lives and mission success The colonel and Skip go over some of the high profile news stories impacting our lives Colonel Denny delivers some more of his humor to keep us smiling no matter what is going on We get our normal dose of military history to keep us smart Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby talks about Air Forces One and what is going on with keeping it in the air Of course Football Co-host Quinton Roberts and the colonel go over the Army Navy game from this past weekend, what an awesome game played by both teams 

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip unpack record-high weapons revenues, Europe’s rapid rearmament, Russia’s buildup despite sanctions, and the Middle East arms boom—asking what these trends reveal about global instability and the need for American readiness In the news, Skip talks about how Israel is now talking about it is ready to deploy a defensive weapon that can bring down any incoming threat for less than a hot dog costs in your neighborhood gas station Colonel Denny continues to deliver some humor to help keep our spirits up Our primary guest is Marine vet Scott Sperling who shares his service experience and how it affected his civilian life We also get to hear from retired Boarder co-host Gil Maza on how things are going as well as hearing about his podcast And of course we get our regular education of military history to keep us sharp

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip look back at how Scouting, the YMCA, and other once-formative institutions shaped boys and young men—and why today’s cultural shifts may be disconnecting youth from the role models and values that once prepared generations for adulthood and service In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip break down a fast-shifting global landscape - from President Trump signaling imminent strikes in Venezuela and new Antifa terrorist designations, to Ukraine’s escalating naval drone campaign in the Black Sea and high-stakes negotiations over an international Gaza stabilization force - revealing the pressures reshaping security from the Americas to the Middle East We get our normal dose of Colonel Denny's humor to help keep our sanity Of course we get some military history to help us remember how we got where we are Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his Warrant wisdom And co-host Air Force Academy Quinton Roberts and the colonel discuss the upcoming Army Navy game 

In this episode: While Skip is still out taking some R & R, Colonel Denny and Roland examine America’s escalating fight against deadly drug traffickers as Secretary Marco Rubio designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles a foreign terrorist organization and U.S. forces intensify pressure in the Caribbean Colonel Denny goes solo on the news and covers some of the higher profiled news stories impacting us We also get some humor from the colonel to lighten the scene a bit Our primary guest is Vietnam veteran Dan VanderMolen and we get to hear him reflect about his experience in country and returning, a really good interview to listen to Navy veteran Theresa Robinson discusses female veterans throughout history as well as interview an Army female veteran about her time in service And of course we get out regular dose of military history focusing on this historical time around the Pearl Harbor attack

In this episode: Roland Ashby steps in and fills the co-host seat while Skip Coryell is taking some personal time Colonel Denny and Roland examine why military retirees, lawmakers, and media must defend Constitutional order without fueling division—asking how rhetoric, readiness, and lawful command shape America’s future and its global credibility In the news Roland and the colonel discuss everything From Israel’s new military chief calling out systemic failures after October 7, to the EU moving toward zero tariffs on U.S. goods, to Poland scrambling jets near Ukraine and Kyiv’s Sea Baby drones striking Russia’s shadow oil fleet in the Black Sea—Colonel Denny and Skip decode the global flashpoints reshaping American security and trade Colonel Denny provides us with some of his one liners and Roland throws one back as well Our primary guest is Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development including his latest book "Green Breakdown" As always we get our normal dose of military history Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides up some of his warrant wisdom Quinton Roberts delivers a review of last weekend's successful Service Academy Football with Army, Navy, and Air Force all winning  

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip confront rising ideological violence at home and abroad, debate the erosion of Constitutional values, and ask how America can restore civility, purpose, and the principles that once united a nation The colonel talks about some of the sensitive news we are currently facing including the ambush of the two National Guard members in DC We get some humor to lighten then situation from the colonel Our primary guest is Army veteran and pastor Larry Alverson Diane Raver and the colonel review the Movie of the Month  And of course we wrap up with our regular dose of military history to keep us educated

In this episode: Today, Colonel Denny and Skip examine how Antifa, once branded “anti-fascist,” has devolved into a decentralized network using violence to shut down dissent—most recently at UC Berkeley, where students defending free speech faced flares, threats, and mob aggression In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip cut through a whirlwind of controversy—from Democratic lawmakers urging troops to resist ‘illegal orders,’ to global backlash over a U.S.–Russia peace proposal, to NATO bracing for future conflicts with China and Russia—revealing the high-stakes political theater and geopolitical pressures shaping America’s security right now The colonel gives a couple of one liners to lighten the scene Our guest today is author Samuel Katz and he talks about his book "Architect of Espionage: The Man Who Built Israel's Mossad Into the World's Boldest Force" Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us smart Retired Warrant Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some of his warrant wisdom And Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts provides us a review of last weekend's Service Academy football action

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip expose China’s so-called “economic recovery” as a propaganda illusion—built on debt, deflation, and manipulated stats—and explain why America must stop treating Beijing as a partner and start treating it as the adversary it is In the new segment, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a stunning triad of developments - from a DOJ blunder that jeopardizes the Comey case, to Mossad’s takedown of a Hamas terror network in Europe, to U.S. senators urging troops to defy their Commander-in-Chief - exposing the constitutional, geopolitical, and national-security stakes America can’t ignore Of course we get another round of humor from the colonel Our primary guest is retired Air Force veteran Rick Mulls U.S. Army Brigadier General Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month which is the "Campaign and Battle of Vicksburg" And the show wouldn't be complete without our regular dose of military history  

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explore Trump’s warning about Nigeria’s escalating massacre of Christians, the possibility of U.S. airstrikes and troop deployment, and the major operational hurdles AFRICOM faces after losing regional basing in West Africa In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip break down a dramatic week of global upheaval—from fresh U.S. military options on Venezuela and a historic end to the penny, to Iran seizing an oil tanker in the volatile Strait of Hormuz—revealing what it all means for America’s future Colonel Denny gives us another dose of one liners Our primary guest is retired Marine General Arnold Punaro  We get our regular refresher of military history to keep us sharp  Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer updates us on the current status of recruiting efforts of the Coast Guard and how they are blowing away their numbers Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts updates us on last weekends Service Academy football action

In this episode: Trump breaks another taboo - and it’s the right move. Colonel Denny and Skip explain why safe nuclear testing is essential to deterrence, readiness, and keeping America’s arsenal reliable in an increasingly unstable world In the news segment the colonel and Skip discuss some of the current events shaping our lives like the final end of the government shutdown as well as other matters The colonel deliver more of his one liners to lighten the mood, thank you sir! Our primary guest is a pharmacist that works within an emergency department, Bryn Moran, and he discusses when it makes sense to choose an urgent care, calling your primary physician, or heading to the emergency room Team member Marine vet and retired border patrolman, Gil Maza, talks with the colonel about the situation with the illegal aliens, socialism, and our country Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep our knowledge base up to date.

In this episode: In the "Comments by the Colonel segment", Colonel Denny and Skip discuss why voters still vote their wallets first — and how Republicans must refocus on economic relief, energy security, and working-class prosperity to keep America strong and avoid another Biden-style collapse In the news, the colonel and Skip talk about several subjects including rising GPS attacks, crumbling U.S. infrastructure, and a brewing Arctic power struggle - threats shaking our skies, our bridges, and our national security Colonel Denny delivers us some Thanksgiving humor to help lighten the tone a bit and I think it worked Our primary guest is General John "Dragon" Teichert who brings his great insight and leadership to the show as well as great message about the 250 birthday of the Marines as well as a special recognition of the R. Lee Emery Musical Road.  Palmdale, California dedicated a section of 10th Street West running east to Sierra Highway to Marine, and well known actor, R. Lee Emery.  We get our regular dose of military history Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us insight on the SIBR process and some of the challenges it is currently facing We get an update on last weekend's Service Academy Football action with Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip explain why Trump restored the ‘Department of War’ — and why a name change signals a return to war-winning focus. Defense was bureaucracy; War is mission In the News we hear more noise that continues to cause "disturbance in the force" The colonel brings smiles back to our faces with some humor Skip and the colonel discuss the importance of being properly trained in using a gun beyond just a concealed carried course  We get introduced to another female veteran by U.S. Navy veteran Theresa Robinson And we get our normal dose of military history from colonel Denny and Skip

In this episode: Colonel Denny is back in the driver seat and we all welcome him back Can sanctions move Putin, or only Tomahawk threats? Colonel Denny and Skip break down why strength, not talk, wins with authoritarian regimes In the news segment, the colonel and Skip discuss how America hits narco-networks, Japan partners with Trump on rare-earths, a Nobel nomination lands — and Israel moves again to crush Hamas. Big week on the world stage We get another dose of some well needed humor from the colonel Our primary guest is retired Army lieutenant colonel Mel Bauman whom talks about is time serving as well as being an Army Reserve Ambassador in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Of course we get our military history to help keep us educated Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some Warrant wisdom And Quinton Roberts reviews the Service Academy football action from last week as well as what is up for this coming week

In this episode: Skip Coryell continues to provide cover for Colonel Denny whom is expected to return next week Skip provides us some "comments from the non-com" about why his hunting is so therapeutic  Today's news is all "Good News" stories for a change because we have had to go without our regular dose of humor from the colonel Roland Ashby is our primary guest today and he talks about his time in the Coast Guard as well as his passion for flying as well as the Young Eagles program offered through the Experimental Aircraft Association Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep our knowledge up to date on what has gotten to where we are today