A podcast dedicated to discussing all things foreign affairs and military conflict and the histories thereof. Join me as I present today’s headlines and give you the “so what” that comes from decades of military intelligence and law enforcement investigative experience. We will even have interviews with military leaders, historians, and educators along the way. If you want more than the evening news, but less than a college course, you’ve come to the right podcast. Be sure to visit our websi ...
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This is a interview style show done by a 20 year Marine Corps Veteran, where we talk to people from all walks of life to find out how they are great at what they do. They will show you how to do what they do what gave them the passion for what they do and all around entertain. Be sure to like and subscribe so you know what is happening at the bar each week.
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Welcome to another episode of Headlines and History with Jon Molik. This week we discuss the most popular topic in the foreign affairs space: Hezbollah. The Islamic Republic of Iran's original proxy, once a major force in the region, has been dealt numerous blows by Israel over the past few weeks in what some consider the most audacious and effecti…
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How To Turn Creativity Into A Business | Dave MacDonald
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Tonight's Episode of The Above The Bar Podcast: Blending Art and Strategy with Dave MacDonald In tonight’s compelling episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, we are thrilled to host Dave MacDonald, the visionary behind Topsail Creative and an acclaimed cartoonist. Dave has seamlessly merged his artistic talent with his extensive business acumen to re…
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Ep 30: Venezuela Today with CSIS Fellow Alex Winkler
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we have a pointed conversation with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Fellow Alex Winkler. Alex, a native Venezuelan, is an expert on her home country's politics and staunch supporter of democracy. We address a range of topics that include the ills of socialism, the dictatorships o…
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H&H Extra!: Hassan Nasrallah is Dead. Now What?
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Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike own September 27, 2024. Join me to discuss what this means for the region, how Iran will respond, who will replace him, and if Israel has completed its mission on this H&H Extra! episode of Headlines and History. Want to support the show? Visit https://patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Be sur…
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How To Become A Musician | James Norkawich
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This Week on The Above The Bar Podcast: James Norkawich – Family, Dreams, and a Psychic Surprise Tune in to an exceptionally heartwarming and inspiring episode of The Above The Bar Podcast featuring the multi-talented James Norkawich. This week, James opens up about his latest creative venture—a Christmas album that's a family affair! 🎄🎹 🎵 New Chri…
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Ep 29: Bolívar, Chávez, and Maduro. A Concise History of Venezuela.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we explore the history of Venezuela through three of its more influential leaders: Simón Bolívar, Hugo Chávez, and Nicolás Maduro. This we are doing in preparation for next week's show when I sit down with Alexandra Winkler, a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) fellow to discuss the…
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How To Create A Brand From Scratch | Orchid Finkle
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Tonight's Episode of The Above The Bar Podcast: Unveiling Creativity and Brand Building with Orquidia 'Orchid' Finkle In tonight’s enriching episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, we dive deep with Orquidia Finkle, known as Orchid, who brings her extraordinary journey from the disciplined ranks of the Marine Corps to the imaginative realms of sci-fi…
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss what might be the greatest intelligence operation in history: Israel's decision to detonate thousands of pagers worn by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. While Israel has not claimed responsibility, so we don't know for sure, it seems most likely Israel is responsible given they are the only re…
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Ep 27: Linda Sun. China's Source in New York.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we discuss Linda Sun and her time in New York State government working for two governors and the Chinese Communist Party. She was indicted this week by the Eastern District of New York for working to influence New York politics in a way that supported the People's Republic of China and hurt Taiwan. As…
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What Is The History Of Martial Arts In America | Antonio Aloia
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Tonight's Episode of The Above The Bar Podcast: Martial Arts and the Evolution to Mixed Martial Arts with Antonio Aloia In tonight’s engaging episode, we sit down with Antonio Aloia, a distinguished historian in Martial Arts and the Editor-in-Chief of Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (MAYTT). Antonio, also the author of Aikido Comes t…
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Ep 26: INTEL Summit 2024. AI, China, Elections, and Space.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we review my time at the 2024 Intelligence and National Security Summit hosted in the Washington D.C. area in late August. The summit is designed to bring together intelligence leaders in government, industry, and academia to network and devise ways to make collaboration easier and more efficient. Man…
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How To Get Into Comedy | Juan Pantaleon
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In tonight's episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, we were joined by the charismatic Juan Pantaleon, whose journey from challenging beginnings to comedy stardom captivated our audience. Despite some initial technical difficulties, we managed to dive deep into Juan's world, exploring his entry into comedy, his unique approach to joke writing, and th…
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Ep 25: Retrospection 1. Haiti, Iran, Israel, Kursk, and the Houthis.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we take our first look back since the show began. We've covered a good deal of topics and it is a good time to see how each has evolved. We revisit such characters as "Barbecue" in Haiti, groups like Yemen's Houthis, and tense situations like Iran and Israel. Retrospections will drop occasionally in o…
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How Does Military Intelligence Effect Understanding Of Global Affairs| Jon Molik
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Episode Summary: Insights with Jon Molik on The Above The Bar Podcast In this enlightening episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, we were joined by Jon Molik, a seasoned intelligence professional with extensive experience spanning nearly three decades in various high-stakes environments. As a Senior Intelligence Warrant Officer in the New York Army …
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Ep 24: What is happening in Kursk?
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we talk about the story on everyone's mind...Kursk. I explain in American military doctrinal terms what the Ukrainians accomplished on August 6th, 2024, and if they were effective. I discuss whether the prognosticators are correct on what this operation means for the war against Russia and if Presiden…
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How To Speak With The Spirit World | Chris Garcia
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Title: Exploring the Paranormal with Chris Garcia Description: Dive deep into the mystical and spiritual realms on this episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, as we welcome Chris Garcia, a seasoned psychic/medium with a rich background in empathy, clairvoyance, clairsentience, and clairaudience. From a young age, Chris has utilized his remarkable gi…
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Ep 23: A conversation with Chana Studley. PTSD, Wellbeing, Addiction, Anxiety, and Jerusalem.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History I speak with Chana Studley, an author, counselor, and academy award winner, about her mission to help those suffering with mental health issues. Her latest book--Beyond Diagnosis. A Paradigm Shift from Pathology to Innate Health--shares 45 personal stories of recovery. During the conversation we tackl…
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What Do You Do When You Find Out You Have A Brother?
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🌟 Recap of Tonight's Unexpected Episode of The Above The Bar Podcast 🌟 Tonight's episode took an unexpected turn when our scheduled guest couldn't make it, but the conversation didn't miss a beat! 🎙️ 🔹 What Happened? Instead of our planned discussion, we dived into a lively debate on whether RFK should be allowed into the presidential race. The con…
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Ep 22: My Iraq Story (Part 6). Epilogue: Funny--and not so funny--stories.
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we finish our series on my time in Iraq by discussing some leftover funny, and not-so-funny, tales. We start with a broken finger from a guy with a back tattoo, find ourselves in the literal crosshairs of a General, and end with a Soldier who refused to shower for weeks while deployed. Enjoy! Want to …
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How To Make It In Sales | Denise Horan
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🌟 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Denise Horan Shares Her Expertise 🌟 Tune in tonight at 8 PM EST as we welcome Denise Horan, the strategic force behind Integrated Management & Sales Consulting, live on The Above The Bar Podcast! 🎙️📊 🔹 Who? Denise Horan, seasoned consultant and author, renowned for her transformative approach to sales, market…
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Ep 21: My Iraq Story (Part 5). Iraq in 2005
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing the overall environment in 2005 and which events shaped the threat landscape. Tactics were changing, voting was happening, and foreign fighters were slaughtering civilians. The sectarian violence that began in late 2005 led directly to the decisi…
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Ep 20: My Iraq Story (Part 4). Daily Duties and Murder
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing what daily life was like during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. I also cover the most tragic event of our deployment and quite possible, the most tragic of the whole war. We learned all too keenly that defending Americans from the enemy was hard eno…
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How Do You Deal With Fame | Cera Gibson
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🎤🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Don’t Miss Viral Sensation Cera Gibson! 📆 Date: Tonight, July 17th ⏰ Time: 8 PM EST 🌐 Streaming Live on: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram 🌟 Dive into the extraordinary world of Cera Gibson, a multifaceted artist from Salt Lake City, Utah, who blends sensuality and satire to captivate aud…
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Ep 19: My Iraq Story (Part 3). Kuwait, Iraq Begins, and the Kinetic Environment
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing my few weeks in Kuwait and what FOB Danger looked like in Iraq. I also discuss the kinetic environment, sleeping and working, and why a pond was next to my hooch. Lastly, I open with a few comments I forgot to address previously on why the Bush A…
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What Is Paranormal Investigations | Candi Howard
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👻 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast with Special Guest Candi Howard! 📆 Date: Tonight, July 10th ⏰ Time: 8 PM EST 🌐 Streaming Live on: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram 🔍 Join us as we explore the mysterious world of the paranormal with our distinguished guest, Candi Howard. Since her first paranormal encounter in childhood, C…
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Ep 18: My Iraq Story (Part 2). Fort Drum and Why Bush Did It
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In this latest episode of Headlines and History we continue our series on my time in Iraq by discussing pre-deployment training at Fort Dum, NY, while considering why President George W. Bush sent us in the first place. I'll discuss some interesting stories like living in World War II barracks with moldy bathrooms, lieutenants tellings senior enlis…
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How To Recover From Trauma | Judge Mary Beth O'Connor
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🎙️🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast! Don't miss our live episode as we explore the transformative journey of Mary Beth O'Connor, from overcoming methamphetamine addiction to becoming a federal administrative law judge. Her story is a beacon of hope and resilience. 📅 Date: Tonight, July 3rd 🕗 Time: 8 PM EST 📍 Watch Live On: Facebook, LinkedIn, …
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Ep 17: My Iraq Story (Part 1). How It Started For Me
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In this episode of Headlines and History, I discuss the call to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III in 2005. The story beings with my joining the New York Army National Guard, what the political zeitgeist was, and how a National Guard Division Headquarters (42d Infantry Division) took command in combat for the first time since the Kore…
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How To Go From Curious To Career | Just Whaley
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🎙️🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast! Don't miss our live episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Justin Whaley from EMS and firefighting to becoming the master distiller at Spirits of French Lick. 📅 Date: Tonight, June 26th 🕗 Time: 8 PM EST 📍 Watch Live On: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram Join us as Justin shares h…
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This week's episode is all about TikTok. I conducted a YouTube live event on Saturday, June 22nd, and am republishing the talk here. In it I discuss why TikTok is not alone (that potentially all Chinese-owned technology companies are a problem), how the United States is not the only country concerned with its data collection strategies, and how Ame…
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How To Create Lasting Habits Of Success | Jon Harper
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🎙️🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast! Don’t miss out as we go live with Jon Harper, a transformative leader who's reshaped teams within a Fortune 200 company using unique, biblically based principles. 📅 Tonight at 8 PM EST 📍 Watch Live On: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram Jon Harper has led teams across three markets and tw…
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Ep 15: How Niger's Latest Coup Benefits Russia and China
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In this episode we explore Niger's latest military coup, what it means for Africa and relations with Russia, China, and the United States. We discuss why Niger is prone to military coups--seven constitutions in about 60 years--and what, if anything, can be done about it, and if the United States will maintain relations with Niger in the coming year…
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How To Create Passive Real Estate Income | Lane Kawaoka
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🌟 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Special Guest Lane Kawaoka 🌟 Join us live tonight at 8 PM EST as we host the innovative real estate mogul, Lane Kawaoka, on The Above The Bar Podcast! 🏢💼 🔹 Who? Lane Kawaoka, owner of over 10,000 rental units and leader of the "Hui Deal Pipeline Club" which has successfully acquired over $2.1 billion in real …
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Ep 14: The Iraq War, National Guard in New York City, and Real Estate. A Conversation with LTC Stephen Totter.
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In this episode I speak with LTC Stephen Totter, the senior Joint Intelligence Officer for Joint Task Force Empire Shield in New York City, a senior Intelligence Mentor for the New York Army National Guard, a civilian attorney, and real estate investor. LTC Totter shares his experience in Iraq, his thoughts on Iraq's future, how to lead intelligenc…
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How To Write A Historical Fiction Book | Anne Montgomery
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📚 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Special Book Launch Edition 📚 Join us live tonight at 8 PM EST as we sit down once again with the exceptional Anne Montgomery to discuss her latest masterpiece, "Your Forgotten Sons," set for release tomorrow on the poignant 80th anniversary of D-Day. 🌟 🔹 Who? Anne Butler Montgomery, celebrated author and sto…
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Ep 13: A conversation with LTC Lisa Bennett. Ukraine, NATO, and Russia.
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LTC Lisa Bennett is currently the Senior Intelligence Mentor for the New York Army National Guard. She recently spent three years in Germany, as both an Intelligence Planner and Analysis and Control (ACE) Chief, working for U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command. Our conversation focuses on Ukraine's efforts to defend itself against the Russian invasi…
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In this episode of Headlines and History we discuss the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President and Foreign Minister last week, who or what was responsible for the crash, what happens next, and who the next president might be. Check out https://headlinesandhistory.com for more! Visit https://spanglerforge.com for all your outdoor knife and bl…
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Hard Left Turn | Isais Gil | Patrick W. Cutler | Nathan Hardster
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We hope you enjoy this episode, which is a mishmash of guests and friends from the years of the show. We were meant to have Jack Treadway on, who was a Navy Seal and OSI with the Air Force, but it didn't work out. That is fine because we had some great laughs and came up with some great ideas for other shows. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the left …
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What Does It Take To Take Action On Your Goals | Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
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🎙️ Get ready for an enlightening episode of The Above The Bar Podcast tonight at 8pm EST! Don't miss the live broadcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 🌟 Meet Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino: CEO of Compliance4 Founder of The Best Ever You Network Bestselling author of PERCOLATE—Let Your Best Self Filter Through and The Change …
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What is the connection between China and America's current fentanyl crisis? Is the Chinese Communist Party involved? Does the Taliban play a role? In this episode we tackle this challenging topic and hope to shed light on what the "crisis" really is. For more be sure to visit https://headlinesandhistory.com…
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How To Create A Scalable, Stable and Sustainable Business | Taryn Davis
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🎙️ Tonight's the night! Don't miss an engaging episode of The Above The Bar Podcast, streaming LIVE at 8 PM EST! 🌟 🚀 Join us as we welcome Taryn Davis, a master of Linguistics, Continuous Improvement, and Change Management. Taryn will share her invaluable insights on creating scalable, stable, and sustainable business practices across various indus…
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Ep 10: A Conversation with LTC Shawn Tabankin. Africa, China, and the Middle East.
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LTC Shawn Tabankin is the deputy operations officer (G3) for the New York Army National Guard. During his over 25 years of service, LTC Tabankin has served in numerous combat roles and brings a wealth of experience to a conversation on foreign affairs from multiple perspectives. In this episode we discuss his time in Djibouti, Afghanistan, and Iraq…
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In this episode we discuss the potential ceasefire deal on the table between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Both sides have acknowledged a deal is pending, however, neither has agreed officially. We discuss what led to the negotiations, what may come of them, who Hamas is as an organization, and why a ceasefire is even a possibility. For more be sure to…
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What Are Some Major Health Concerns For Black Men | Anthony Carter
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🌟 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast: Special Guest Anthony Carter! 🌟 Don't miss tonight's live episode with Anthony Carter, a visionary leader in creativity and innovation, airing at 8 PM EST! Anthony's journey and achievements are nothing short of inspiring: 📚 Author Extraordinaire: Explore Anthony’s impactful books addressing black male mental…
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How To Become An Entrepreneur | Greg Davis
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🚀 Tonight's the night! Don't miss The Above The Bar Podcast at 8 PM EST with our special guest, Greg Davis, CEO of Bigleaf Networks! 🌐 🔹 Tune in live on: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitch X Instagram 🔹 Hear from Greg about his journey from a profound personal tragedy to becoming a leader in tech, prioritizing safe and supportive work environments. 🔹…
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In this episode we examine Secretary of State Antony Blinker’s most recent trip to China, learn what was discussed, and identify why this trip is important. We also look into the Chinese Communist Party’s behavior with other nations, particularly the United States, and whether they are “playing by the rules.”…
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Iran and Israel have been at odds over religion and politics, arguably, for millennia. In this episode we discuss the most recent attack by Iran on Israel in response to an assassination of 7 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leaders in Damascus and attempt to predict where the feud is headed. Also, we dive into the history of both nations a…
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Why Do Prior Service Members Handle Stress So Well | John E McGlothlin
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🪂 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast! 🎙️ Join us LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST for an engaging conversation with John McGlothlin, a former Army paratrooper who's navigated the worlds of military, law, and education. Tonight, we're "Unpacking Our Rucksacks" with topics including: Military Insights: Dive into John’s intense deployments in the Middle Eas…
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) turns 75 this April. In this episode we explore NATO's origins, its history, and discuss why NATO is so relevant to today's foreign affairs landscape. Want to support the show? Check out…https://www.patreon.com/HeadlinesandHistoryPodcast Visit YouTube for video clips and episodes…
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What Is Highclere Gin? What Is The History of Gin | Adam Von Gootkin
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🏰 Unveiling the Secrets Behind Highclere Castle Gin with Adam Von Gotkin on The Above The Bar Podcast 🍸 🌟 Embark on a Luxurious Venture: Tonight, Adam Von Gotkin, the visionary force behind the exquisite Highclere Castle Gin, steps into our world. Get ready for an exclusive journey within the hallowed halls of the real Downton Abbey. 🏆 Legacy of El…
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