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The Joint Geeks of Staff

The Joint Geeks of Staff

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The Joint Geeks are back to tell you exactly what they've been doing the last few months. Check out this article about on-orbit construction: https://www.space.com/space-force-picks-arkisys-to-build-satellites-in-orbit   Our thanks to the Naval
Intro and outro music composed and performed by Greg Mutersbaugh. The Joint Geeks of Staff is a podcast seeks to bridge the gap in understanding military and international affairs through the lens of science fiction.This podcast is sponsored by
On this week’s episode of the Joint Geeks of Staff, Ian sits down with Dan Kimball for his NavyCon talk about lessons in leadership, policy, and consequences from the Horizon game series. They talk about some enduring lessons for leaders and gr
Reagan’s War Stories: Fiction and Policymakers On this week’s episode of the Joint Geeks of Staff, Ian and Claude sit down with West Point professor Ben Griffin to discuss his new book, Reagan’s War Stories: A Cold War Presidency. Together, we
On this week’s episode of the Joint Geeks of Staff, hosts Cory Hollon and Thomas Harper welcome special guest Jason Beck. Jason is a DoD civilian working in the office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. With NAVYCON o
DragonCon 2022 Panel 2: Star Wars: The Law of War The Joint Geeks are back for Season 3, and this time we’re live! This is our second panel from DragonCon 2022. Tom, Ian, and Cory are moderated by Clara and joined by a wonderful convention audi
The Joint Geeks are back for Season 3, and this time we’re live! This is our first panel from DragonCon 2022. Tom, Ian, and Cory are joined by Will Hudson and Kent Newland and a wonderful convention audience! We discuss how the galaxy far, far
In the Season 2 finale, the gang sits down to review a difficult year and share what kept them going without burning out. Part 2 discusses the importance of faith, the need for authentic leadership, and times science fiction has helped the gang
Burnout Part 1 In the Season 2 finale, the gang sits down to review a difficult year and share what kept them going without burning out. Part 1 discusses the portrayals of burnout in Strange New Worlds and Kenobi, the nature of mentorship, and
“Into the Garbage Chute, Flyboy!” Why You Don’t See Air Forces in Science Fiction (Part 2) Ian and Cory sit down with Nick Narbutovskih for a two-parter about air power in science fiction and combined arms. In part 1 they talk about the high-le
“Into the Garbage Chute, Flyboy!” Why You Don’t See Air Forces in Science Fiction Ian and Cory sit down with Nick Narbutovskih for a two-parter about air power in science fiction and combined arms. In part 1 they talk about the high-level stuff
Ian, Eric, Annie, and Andy P. of The Great Derelict take a look at proxy wars--why they happen, what types of proxy wars are out there, and how sci-fi tends to portray these conflicts! Also in this episode, Annie reveals her true purpose, Andy
Clara and Ian broadcast a late 1 April episode after some technical issues that cropped up while they were on vacation. They break down the 13 Dimensions of a Foreign Service Officer using a case study from the Galaxy Far, Far Away! Learn about
At the end of the episode, the Geeks gave their recommendations on how to help Ukrainian refugees. Here are the suggestions and links:IFRC Contribution page: https://donation.ifrc.org/?campaign=e8952a8a-5096-ec11-a2db-005056010027 (IFRC & ICRC
You Can't Take the Sea From Me: The US Coast Guard's Role at Home, Abroad, and in Sci-fiIan interviews Linden, a Coast Guard officer, and Matt, a diplomat, to talk about the role of the US Coast Guard in science fiction! They talk about law enf
Tom, Clara, Ian, and Eric take a look at The Book of Boba Fett and break down the good, the bad, and the ugly! We talk about the true cultural home for the story, discuss why it’s hard to tell who’s a revisionist power and who’s preserving the
The Joint Geeks of Staff are back from mid-season hiatus! Claude Berube (@cgberube) returns with historian of colonialism Annie Muirhead (@LariaHoD), cinematographer, sci-fi superfan, and podcaster extraordinaire Andy Poulastides (@Andy3E), and
Ian and Cory look to Mark Vandroff and Sal Mercogliano to tell them how to save a sinking ship!  The Joint Geeks cover damage control in the air, on land, on orbit, and at sea--what makes it necessary, how to do it, and how to make sure it’s do
Hey all! This episode has some audio issues due to recording space and microphone constraints. We’ve tried our best to clean it up, and we’re trying to sack those responsible [Editor’s note: Ian. We mean Ian]. Hope you enjoy!–IanClara and Ian e
Ian and Eric are joined by NavyCon presenters Andy Rucker and Bill Prom for a discussion of combined arms in sci-fi! They explore the challenges of combined arms in reality, the challenges of writing about combined arms in sci-fi, the importanc
On this week’s new episode of the Joint Geeks of Staff, join hosts Eric Muirhead and Ian Boley as we welcome our guest, Dr. Nyri Bakkalian to discuss the role of history and national security in influencing Japanese science fiction and anime. 
Andy Poulastides returns, and Annie Muirhead joins us for the first time! We tackle the recent Dune movie with our unique Joint Geeks flair, examining the lessons the movie gives about human terrain, leadership, collective memory, and more.Also
Our guest this week is Chris Dailey, a NavyCon presenter! Chris brings a wealth of knowledge about AI and teams up with Tom and Eric to give us a fascinating overview of what AI really is, how it works, what it’s used for, and what the legality
It’s time to stand up and be counted! The gang tackles what censuses are all about, different types of censuses, what censuses can signal, and what censuses mean for national security. Ian Banks his Cultural knowledge, Clara reveals her love la
Recorded on 10 September, 2021. In this episode, Eric Muirhead(@StarfleetHIST), Ian Boley(@IBBoley), and Andy Poulastides (@Andy3E) discuss military life as portrayed by the new animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks. The team tackles neglectfu
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