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The War Locker Show

The War Locker Show

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The War Locker Show is where real-world experience replaces theory. Hosted by veterans and first responders, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with people who’ve operated in chaos—on the street, overseas, and in moments where failure wasn’t an option. This isn’t war stories for entertainment. It’s about decision-making under pressure, the cost of getting it wrong, and the lessons that don’t show up in official reports. If you’re looking for polished narratives, this isn’t it. If you want the truth from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place.

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Episodes
  • Choosing The Hard Road

    Choosing The Hard Road
    Jun 26 2026
    Most people finish college looking for the easiest path. Matthew Perry chose the opposite. After earning his degree from the University of Cincinnati, he joined the U.S. Army because he wanted to serve. That decision would shape every chapter that followed, from combat deployments to investigations, leadership, fraud prevention, and senior operations management. In Episode 331 of The War Locker Show, Matthew talks about why service still matters, how military leadership translates to civilian success, and why integrity, accountability, and mentorship remain timeless values in an increasingly complicated world. If you've ever wondered whether choosing the harder road actually pays off, this conversation is for you. In this episode:
    • Why he joined the Army after college
    • Leadership lessons from military service
    • Transitioning from the military to civilian leadership
    • Fraud investigations and operational analysis
    • Building trust and mentoring future leaders
    • Why integrity is still a competitive advantage


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support.

    Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society.

    Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Twitch Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Discipline of Power

    The Discipline of Power
    Jun 19 2026
    Former U.S. Attorney Bud Cummins joins The War Locker Show for one of the most candid conversations we've ever had about justice, government power, prosecutorial discretion, and institutional trust. Bud discusses how information regarding Burisma first came to his attention, why he became involved in communicating information between foreign prosecutors and U.S. authorities, and the surprising events that followed.

    The conversation explores the challenges of distinguishing politics from prosecution, the role of career government employees, and the dangers of allowing any institution to become more focused on protecting itself than pursuing the truth. The discussion then shifts to the controversial ATF operation involving Little Rock Airport Executive Director Bryan Malinowski. Drawing from his own investigation into the case, Bud walks through the facts, decision points, legal questions, and operational choices that continue to generate debate regarding probable cause, prosecutorial priorities, and the appropriate use of government power.

    Throughout the episode, Bud offers a rare insider's perspective on how federal prosecutions are selected, how priorities change between administrations, and why maintaining public trust requires more than authority alone. Because in a constitutional republic, the question is not whether government has power. The question is whether it exercises that power with discipline and restraint.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support.

    Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society.

    Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Twitch Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Enemy Gets A Vote Pt 1

    The Enemy Gets A Vote Pt 1
    Jun 1 2026
    Tom and guest co-host, Ret. Lt. Col. and Author of the Terry Davis books, Clay Novak sit down with Army combat veteran Matthew Perry to discuss military service, leadership, decision-making under pressure, and the difficult transition from military life back into the civilian world.

    Matthew shares his journey from the financial sector into the Army, his experience entering the Special Forces pipeline, his decision to step away from that path, and his deployment to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division during the drawdown of the war. The conversation quickly moves beyond military stories and into something deeper: why some veterans thrive after leaving the service while others struggle, how leadership shapes future leaders, the importance of communication, and the lessons learned from both good and bad examples.

    Along the way, Tom, Clay, and Matthew explore everything from Ranger School aspirations and combat deployments to body language, interviewing techniques, mentorship, accountability, and the value of owning your mistakes. This episode is ultimately about adaptation. Whether in combat, business, law enforcement, or everyday life, success often comes down to recognizing reality, adjusting when the plan changes, and remembering one hard truth: The enemy gets a vote. Episode dedication: Army SPC Matt Maupin, whose sacrifice and legacy inspired a generation of young Americans to serve.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support.

    Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on YouTube, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society.

    Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on Twitch Instagram and Facebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
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