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”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.
Episodes

Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
53 min
In this episode:
- While Skip is still out taking some R & R, Colonel Denny and Roland examine America’s escalating fight against deadly drug traffickers as Secretary Marco Rubio designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles a foreign terrorist organization and U.S. forces intensify pressure in the Caribbean
- Colonel Denny goes solo on the news and covers some of the higher profiled news stories impacting us
- We also get some humor from the colonel to lighten the scene a bit
- Our primary guest is Vietnam veteran Dan VanderMolen and we get to hear him reflect about his experience in country and returning, a really good interview to listen to
- Navy veteran Theresa Robinson discusses female veterans throughout history as well as interview an Army female veteran about her time in service
- And of course we get out regular dose of military history focusing on this historical time around the Pearl Harbor attack

Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
1 hr 2 min
In this episode:
- Roland Ashby steps in and fills the co-host seat while Skip Coryell is taking some personal time
- Colonel Denny and Roland examine why military retirees, lawmakers, and media must defend Constitutional order without fueling division—asking how rhetoric, readiness, and lawful command shape America’s future and its global credibility
- In the news Roland and the colonel discuss everything From Israel’s new military chief calling out systemic failures after October 7, to the EU moving toward zero tariffs on U.S. goods, to Poland scrambling jets near Ukraine and Kyiv’s Sea Baby drones striking Russia’s shadow oil fleet in the Black Sea—Colonel Denny and Skip decode the global flashpoints reshaping American security and trade
- Colonel Denny provides us with some of his one liners and Roland throws one back as well
- Our primary guest is Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development including his latest book "Green Breakdown"
- As always we get our normal dose of military history
- Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides up some of his warrant wisdom
- Quinton Roberts delivers a review of last weekend's successful Service Academy Football with Army, Navy, and Air Force all winning

Nov 28, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
43 min
In this episode:
- Colonel Denny and Skip confront rising ideological violence at home and abroad, debate the erosion of Constitutional values, and ask how America can restore civility, purpose, and the principles that once united a nation
- The colonel talks about some of the sensitive news we are currently facing including the ambush of the two National Guard members in DC
- We get some humor to lighten then situation from the colonel
- Our primary guest is Army veteran and pastor Larry Alverson
- Diane Raver and the colonel review the Movie of the Month
- And of course we wrap up with our regular dose of military history to keep us educated

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
55 min
In this episode:
- Today, Colonel Denny and Skip examine how Antifa, once branded “anti-fascist,” has devolved into a decentralized network using violence to shut down dissent—most recently at UC Berkeley, where students defending free speech faced flares, threats, and mob aggression
- In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip cut through a whirlwind of controversy—from Democratic lawmakers urging troops to resist ‘illegal orders,’ to global backlash over a U.S.–Russia peace proposal, to NATO bracing for future conflicts with China and Russia—revealing the high-stakes political theater and geopolitical pressures shaping America’s security right now
- The colonel gives a couple of one liners to lighten the scene
- Our guest today is author Samuel Katz and he talks about his book "Architect of Espionage: The Man Who Built Israel's Mossad Into the World's Boldest Force"
- Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us smart
- Retired Warrant Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some of his warrant wisdom
- And Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts provides us a review of last weekend's Service Academy football action

Nov 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
1 hr 43 sec
In this episode:
- Colonel Denny and Skip expose China’s so-called “economic recovery” as a propaganda illusion—built on debt, deflation, and manipulated stats—and explain why America must stop treating Beijing as a partner and start treating it as the adversary it is
- In the new segment, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a stunning triad of developments - from a DOJ blunder that jeopardizes the Comey case, to Mossad’s takedown of a Hamas terror network in Europe, to U.S. senators urging troops to defy their Commander-in-Chief - exposing the constitutional, geopolitical, and national-security stakes America can’t ignore
- Of course we get another round of humor from the colonel
- Our primary guest is retired Air Force veteran Rick Mulls
- U.S. Army Brigadier General Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month which is the "Campaign and Battle of Vicksburg"
- And the show wouldn't be complete without our regular dose of military history

Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
55 min
In this episode:
- Colonel Denny and Skip explore Trump’s warning about Nigeria’s escalating massacre of Christians, the possibility of U.S. airstrikes and troop deployment, and the major operational hurdles AFRICOM faces after losing regional basing in West Africa
- In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip break down a dramatic week of global upheaval—from fresh U.S. military options on Venezuela and a historic end to the penny, to Iran seizing an oil tanker in the volatile Strait of Hormuz—revealing what it all means for America’s future
- Colonel Denny gives us another dose of one liners
- Our primary guest is retired Marine General Arnold Punaro
- We get our regular refresher of military history to keep us sharp
- Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer updates us on the current status of recruiting efforts of the Coast Guard and how they are blowing away their numbers
- Air Force Academy graduate Quinton Roberts updates us on last weekends Service Academy football action

Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
50 min
In this episode:
- Trump breaks another taboo - and it’s the right move. Colonel Denny and Skip explain why safe nuclear testing is essential to deterrence, readiness, and keeping America’s arsenal reliable in an increasingly unstable world
- In the news segment the colonel and Skip discuss some of the current events shaping our lives like the final end of the government shutdown as well as other matters
- The colonel deliver more of his one liners to lighten the mood, thank you sir!
- Our primary guest is a pharmacist that works within an emergency department, Bryn Moran, and he discusses when it makes sense to choose an urgent care, calling your primary physician, or heading to the emergency room
- Team member Marine vet and retired border patrolman, Gil Maza, talks with the colonel about the situation with the illegal aliens, socialism, and our country
- Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep our knowledge base up to date.

Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
1 hr 1 min
In this episode:
- In the "Comments by the Colonel segment", Colonel Denny and Skip discuss why voters still vote their wallets first — and how Republicans must refocus on economic relief, energy security, and working-class prosperity to keep America strong and avoid another Biden-style collapse
- In the news, the colonel and Skip talk about several subjects including rising GPS attacks, crumbling U.S. infrastructure, and a brewing Arctic power struggle - threats shaking our skies, our bridges, and our national security
- Colonel Denny delivers us some Thanksgiving humor to help lighten the tone a bit and I think it worked
- Our primary guest is General John "Dragon" Teichert who brings his great insight and leadership to the show as well as great message about the 250 birthday of the Marines as well as a special recognition of the R. Lee Emery Musical Road. Palmdale, California dedicated a section of 10th Street West running east to Sierra Highway to Marine, and well known actor, R. Lee Emery.
- We get our regular dose of military history
- Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us insight on the SIBR process and some of the challenges it is currently facing
- We get an update on last weekend's Service Academy Football action with Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts
