Ever wondered what it’s like to serve in Canada’s most elite military unit? In this gripping episode, we go deep with Brian Isted, a former Canadian Army captain and member of JTF2—Canada’s top-tier special forces—on his path from a troubled youth to covert operations overseas.
Hosted by: Jim Lang
Guest: Brian Isted – Former Canadian Army Captain, JTF2 Operator, Intelligence Officer
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Brian turned early setbacks into a military career
• The untold story of Canada’s presence in Iraq
• Shocking insights from Canadian intelligence and close protection work
• What it takes to join JTF2 and operate at the highest level
• Eye-opening details on military corruption, waste, and secrecy
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Ex-Military Member Brian Isted on His Journey to the Canadian
- (00:05:53) - JTF2 officer on his path to Top Secret
- (00:08:32) - Top Army Officer on Corruption in Iraq
- (00:14:53) - JTF2 Operators Get Fit
- (00:18:34) - Physical Exercises During Selection
- (00:20:30) - No More Trials: My Attempt to Graduate from SOAC Training
- (00:24:16) - Indigenous People on COVID Vaccine
- (00:30:23) - Side effects of Bb12 in the Army
- (00:33:00) - Blood clot in my leg during training
- (00:38:52) - Military veteran medically released from PTSD
- (00:39:37) - Military Veteran on Long Covid Vaccine
- (00:42:03) - Rules for Tier 1 Operators
- (00:46:05) - Boskoe on the Canadian Military
- (00:50:55) - Private Military Quarters in Greece
- (00:51:30) - Are NATO Forces Prepared for Drone Warfare?
- (00:55:40) - Dispatches from the Canadian Military
- (01:00:21) - How Much Top Cover Can the Sergeant Majors Provide For Their Soldiers
- (01:04:01) - Veteran on Canada's health care system
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