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Today: #71 in Government, Brazil on our combined chart.
Today: #131 in Government, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #142 in Government, Japan on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 27 | #134 | #135 |
| Oct 26 | #146 | #148 |
| Oct 25 | #174 | #176 |
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Narrative War: The fourth grammar of war -- with Dr. Brian Steed
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Seeing Over the Edge: Operational Planning and Intelligence with MG (R) Spider Marks
June 1, 2026 · 50 minIn this episode, hosts Major DJ Taylor and Major Evelyn Payne sit down with Major General (Ret.) James "Spider" Marks — decorated Army intelligence officer, Georgetown University professor, and CNN military analyst — for a wide-ranging…
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From Tactical to Operational: Building Army Leaders for the Future Fight — with COL Ethan Diven, Commandant of US Army CGSC
May 15, 2026 · 44 minMajor Spencer Bates sits down with Colonel Ethan Diven, the US Army Command and General Staff College Commandant, and former Commander of Operations Group at the NationalTraining Center, to explore the evolving challenges facing the…
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An Unshakable Bond: Insights into the US-ROK relationship and the threat posed by North Korea with Lt. Gen. (R) Chun In-bum
May 1, 2026 · 45 minIn this episode of The Operational Arch, hosts Spencer Bates and DJ Taylor sit down with Lieutenant General Chun In-bum (Ret.), former commander of the Republic of Korea Special Warfare Forces and U.S. Army War College graduate, for a…
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From Warhammer to War Plans: The IDEA Framework with Stephen Box
April 15, 2026 · 47 minIn this episode of The Operational Arch, hosts Spencer Bates and DJ Taylor sit down with Steven Box, founder and CEO of Vanguard Tactics and a top-ranked competitive Warhammer coach, alongside SAMS professor Matt Yandura. The conversation…
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So You Think You Want to be a SAMS Graduate? Insights on applying to and being successful at AMSP with the leadership team
April 1, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minIn this episode of The Operational Arch, host Major DJ Taylor hands the mic over to three key SAMS leaders: Mr. Kirk Dorr (Deputy Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)), Dr. Bruce Stanley (Director of the Advanced…
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Mastering Mentorship: Insights from Colonel Retired Dwayne Wagner
February 6, 2026 · 33 minIn this episode of the Operational Arch podcast, Major Joanna Van Engel interviews Colonel (Retired) Dwayne Wagner,a seasoned Army planner and educator. They delve into the critical topics of mentorship, coaching, and counseling within…
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Convergence in Army Doctrine, with Dr. Jim Greer
September 1, 2025 · 42 minIn this episode of the Operational Arch, Major we welcome Dr. James Greer, an expert in operational art, military design, and leader development with over 30 years of Army service. We discuss the concept of convergence within Army…
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MacArthur's Return to the Philippines, w/ Dr. Peter Mansoor
August 7, 2025 · 42 minDr. Peter Mansoor, retired Army Colonel and professor of military history at the Ohio State University, joins the Operational Arch to discuss his new book, Redemption: MacArthur in the Campaign for the Philippines (Cambridge University…
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China's Counter-Intervention Strategy w/Mr. Pete Wood
May 1, 2025 · 53 minMr. Peter Wood joins the Operational Arch to deep dive into China's counter-intervention strategy. This episode explores how this strategy fits into China's broader military doctrine as well as examining the nuances of China's approach to…
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April 3, 2025 · 35 minLieutenant General (Retired) Tony Aguto discusses the US-NATO partnership, the importance of multinational collaboration, and the role of strategic military planning in modern warfare. He highlights the challenges and opportunities…
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The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.