Battleline Podcast

Battleline Podcast

The switch is on! Battleline Podcast is your source for in-depth interviews and inspiration with the biggest names in the military and 2A communities. Hosted by Kris "Tanto" Paronto & Ian Scotto.

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April 29, 2025 55 mins

Phil Halton is a former Canadian Army Officer and security contractor who has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is more recently the author of several books, the latest of which is "Red Warning." With Double Dagger Books,  Canada's only military and security-focused publisher, he assists other vets in getting out their stories as well. On this episode we focus on the war in Afghanistan and Phil's perspective on how the war was h...

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Dean Cameron, best known for classic 80s and 90s comedies like "Summer School" and "Ski School," joins us on this episode. We talk the highs and lows of acting in Hollywood, his connection to Steel Panther, and a whole lot more. Dean has a song coming out April 30th called "Surgeons" and a bunch of movies in the works that he speaks on during this interview. Visit http://deancameron.com and follow Dean Cameron on X @DeanCameron and...

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Brad Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author and former Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. "Into the Gray Zone" the 19th book in the Pike Logan series he created and it is available everywhere books are sold April 22nd, pre-order now! On this episode we get into his military career and what people can expect from this latest installment in the series. Brad's site is http://bradtaylorbooks.com and you follow Brad on X and Ins...

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April 8, 2025 46 mins

Can you believe we are into the second quarter of 2025? Mind blown. We had some incredible guests so far this year, so here's a special Best Of spotlighting a few of them.

 

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Kegan "Smurf" Gill a former military pilot who survived the fastest ever Naval aviation ejection. On here he discusses how he overcame that only to deal with even worse mental trauma to come. He credits alternative psychedelic therapies in dealing with some of this which we dive into as well. He is the author of "Phoenix Revival" available now, and we highly recommend you pick it up. Follow Kegan on Instagram @KeganSmurfGill and vi...

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March 24, 2025 87 mins

We are joined by retired Army Master Sergeant Erinn Watkins. Erinn is also the author of "Pathfynder: How I Use Personal Courage and Emotional Control to Face Fear, Build Success, and Get What I Want." She served as one of the first female Army Pathfinders which inspired the title of her book. Her book is available now. Go to her website at http://ErinnSpeaks.com and you can find her on Facebook @MSGErinnWatkins & on X @MSG_Watkins...

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Dr. Jason Piccolo is a former Border Agent & Army veteran who has been on with us several times before. He is the author of several books, his latest of which is "Pivot: From Military Service to Public Purpose" available now on Amazon. On this episode we discuss human trafficking issues at the border that aren't being addressed, and corruption on politics. Be sure to follow Jason on X & Instagram @DrJasonPiccolo and check out The P...

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We are joined by an anonymous whistleblower "Johnny," who works at Veterans Affairs and is exposing massive corruption. "Johnny" is a veteran himself and he says the Department is screwing over veterans, and he has the evidence to demonstrate it. Follow him on X @VBAverybrokenagency to learn more. This episode is a must-listen!  

 

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March 4, 2025 139 mins

Recorded at The Team House, we are joined in studio by Jason Lyons & Jack Murphy. Jason is a former CIA Intelligence Officer & Marine, he also hosts the Eyes On Podcast. Jack is a Green Beret, Army Ranger, and author who many of you know best from The Team House. Be sure to check out their shows on all podcast platforms. Jason is on Instagram @jlyo7_3 & Jack is @JackMcMurph

 

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February 25, 2025 101 mins

John "Tig" Tiegen joins us for the first time since 2020 to discuss the recent public attacks on the GRS team, and his first-hand recollection of what went down that night in 2012. Tig is a Marine, firearms instructor, public speaker, and more recently ran for Mayor of Colorado Springs. Tig's website is http://TigTiegen.com and you can follow him on X & Instagram @TigTiegen

 

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February 18, 2025 59 mins

Juan Espinoza is a combat veteran with the 101st Airborne Infantry. His memoir "Unbroken: Turning Pain Into Purpose" is a very candid account of some of the hardships he's endured and lessons that he's learned. We get into what inspired the book, and what lessons he hopes to get across to readers. It's available now and you can learn more at https://juanespinoza.me/

 

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February 11, 2025 108 mins

On this guest-free episode we cover some news happening both domestically & internationally this week. We also get into some jackassery as Kris would say.

 

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Hollie McKay is a journalist, author, and war reporter. On this episode we get into how her life has gone through a major change since becoming a mother. Her latest book is a fiction novel, "The Dictator’s Wife," available now. She also now hosts her own podcast, Dispatches on Parenting Across Cultures. Follow Hollie on X & Instagram @HollieSMcKay  

 

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Friend of the show, Force Recon Marine, and a true subject matter expert in aviation KG Spradley joins us on this Annex Episode. He breaks down exactly what may have went wrong in the tragic DC plane collision that took place earlier in the week. Note that this was recorded prior to the more recent Philadelphia plane crash and this is why we do not touch on that. KG's book "War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale" is available now, go pick i...

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Longtime friend of the show and CIA Targeter Sarah Adams is back. Sarah is best known by this audience as co-authoring "Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy" with Dave "Boon" Benton, as well as her highly praised appearances on The Shawn Ryan Show. We get into many topics here including holding the terrorists behind the Benghazi attacks accountable, thoughts on the new Presidential administration, national security, and much more. Be sure to p...

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This past week, a podcast decided to go after the men who took part in "13 Hours" that survived the Benghazi attacks of 2012. They claim that members of Delta Force have a different story to tell, and that the accounts of Tanto, Boon, Oz, and Tig, along with Sarah Adams are fictional. On this episode our host Kris "Tanto" Paronto responds to these malicious claims.

 

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Dr. Jason Piccolo is a former Border Agent & Army veteran who has been on with us several times before. He is the author of several books, his latest of which is "Pivot: From Military Service to Public Purpose" available now on Amazon. On this episode we discuss his latest book as well as how bad things have gotten at the southern border. Be sure to follow Jason on X & Instagram @DrJasonPiccolo and check out The Protectors Podcast ...

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January 9, 2025 86 mins

You heard our episode with Lee Greenwood a few weeks back, and we follow that up with Drew Jacobs. Drew is the man behind the rock version of "God Bless the USA" which Lee Greenwood was featured on, and the song has taken on a life of its own. Drew has a number of songs that have been streamed by millions, and the next one he is promoting right now is "God's Ground" with The Marine Rapper & D.Cure. You can check out his music on al...

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December 31, 2024 53 mins

We've had some killer guests on this year, and on this episode we spotlight just a few of the best. Have a great 2025 to all of the Battleline fam.

 

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Jack Murphy is an Army Ranger, Green Beret, and many of you know him best as the host of The Team House. We're in studio with him today though to discuss his latest book, "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History." This book covers insight from Special Forces veterans never before heard, and it's available now. Check out The Team House on all podcast platforms and order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chap...

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