Black Rifle Coffee Podcast

This week's guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is Steve McCloud, author of “Black Dragon”, an in-depth account of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines during the Pacific Campaign in WWII. Steve joins Logan Stark to talk about the incredible journey of these Marines, including the pivotal role they played at Iwo Jima, the incredible story of leadership and sacrifice, and the decade-long research journey Steve undertook to piece together this powerful narrative. Don’t miss this fascinating look into history, leadership, and the enduring spirit of the Marine Corps.   Host: Find more about Logan Stark on socials @loganstark Guests: Steve McCloud: Founder of Trident Leadership, Author of Black Dragon   For information on PMEs, battlefield leadership experiences, or the 80th Anniversary Pacific Tour, visit TridentLeadership.com   Visit their website:  www.tridentleadership.com And check out their book: “Black Dragon: The Experience of a Marine Rifle Company in the Central Pacific”    https://www.amazon.com/Black-Dragon-Experience-Williams-Ford-University/dp/1648430171

We’re back! Marty Skovlund sits down with Brandon Young and Blayne Smith on this week’s Black Rifle Coffee Podcast for a conversation packed with stories of leadership, perseverance, and transition. Both Brandon and Blayne bring decades of experience from their time in the military—Brandon as an Army Ranger and Blayne as a Green Beret. From their service during some of the most intense years of modern warfare to navigating careers in business and leadership development, this episode dives deep into what it means to lead, adapt, and keep pushing forward. Whether it's combat, sales, or building a team, the same principles apply. Don't miss this one! It’s got everything from Ranger stories to the hard truths about transitioning out of the military and finding new purpose. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in! Host: Find more about Marty Skovlund on socials @martythewriter And check out his book: “Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War” https://a.co/d/ijYqfR3 Guests: Find more about Brandon Young & Blayne Smith on socials: @blayneps @Brandon.young14 @Appliedleadershippartners Visit their website:  www.appliedleadershippartners.com And check out their book: “Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow Through Adversity. Win Together.”  https://a.co/d/3rwqeVA  

Join Logan Stark, a Marine Sniper with real-world combat experience, as he sits down with Royal Marine Commandos who traded in their rifles for cameras to bring their extraordinary military journeys to life on the big screen for their film Sunray: Fallen Soldier. 

This weeks guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is John Nores. John became a game warden for the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in 1992. In 2005 he was promoted to Lieutenant. He has investigated and fought environmental crime and wildlife destruction for the past 28 years. He co-developed the CDFW's first comprehensive wilderness spec ops tactical unit and sniper element to combat the destructive marijuana cartels. Find more about John on socials @johnnores His website www.johnnores.com And check out his book Hidden War https://a.co/d/bOtBRhw

BRCC Podcast is back! Fresh off of his world recording breaking pull-ups in 24 hours. Truett Hanes stops in to the BRCC studio to talk with Logan Stark. From reaching your goals, working hard, and doing whatever it takes. You don't want to miss out on the first episode of 2025!   Follow Truett on social media @just_truett