America’s Frontlines

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