The Team House From Navy SEAL to Army SMU Operator | Drew Mullins (throwback episode)
Oct 13, 2025
03:01:07
original airdate 7-22-22
Drew served as a Navy SEAL before assessing for an Army Special Mission Unit. He was deployed as a part of the Advanced Force Operations to Iraq prior to the 2003 invasion.
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Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
[00:24] - Host Introduction and Welcome of Guest Drew Mullins
[02:47] - Drew Mullins' Early Life, Childhood, and Motivation to Join the Navy
[05:03] - The Process of Joining the Navy (at an older age)
[09:54] - Assignment to SEAL Team Eight, the Move to Virginia Beach, and Team Culture
[14:35] - Discussion on Deployments in the 1990s and Early SEAL Team Kit/Culture
[27:32] - Drew's Involvement in Consulting on the Movie Navy SEALs (1990)
[31:10] - The Story of the Navy SEALs Film Beach Party with Demi Moore
[50:00] - Discussion of the Transition to the JSOC Special Mission Unit (SMU)
[01:45:00] - Detailed Discussion of the AFO Mission in Iraq (2003)
[02:56:48] - Transition to Discussing Domestic Counterinsurgency (COIN) and the "Information War"
[02:58:34] - Thoughts on American Political Polarization and the Need for Civility
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
Drew served as a Navy SEAL before assessing for an Army Special Mission Unit. He was deployed as a part of the Advanced Force Operations to Iraq prior to the 2003 invasion.
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use code "HOUSE" for 15% off!
For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON!
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To help support the show and for all bonus content including:
-live shows and asking guest questions
-ad free audio and video
-early access to shows
-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests
Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️
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Support the show here:⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse
___________________________________________________
Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured
__________________________________
Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️
https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/
——————————————————————
Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️
https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse
Social Media: ⬇️
The Team House Instagram:
https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link
The Team House Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod
Jack’s Instagram:
https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link
Jack’s Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21
Dave’s Twitter:
https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21
Team House Discord: ⬇️
https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6
SubReddit: ⬇️
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/
Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️
https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241
The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️
https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/
Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
[00:24] - Host Introduction and Welcome of Guest Drew Mullins
[02:47] - Drew Mullins' Early Life, Childhood, and Motivation to Join the Navy
[05:03] - The Process of Joining the Navy (at an older age)
[09:54] - Assignment to SEAL Team Eight, the Move to Virginia Beach, and Team Culture
[14:35] - Discussion on Deployments in the 1990s and Early SEAL Team Kit/Culture
[27:32] - Drew's Involvement in Consulting on the Movie Navy SEALs (1990)
[31:10] - The Story of the Navy SEALs Film Beach Party with Demi Moore
[50:00] - Discussion of the Transition to the JSOC Special Mission Unit (SMU)
[01:45:00] - Detailed Discussion of the AFO Mission in Iraq (2003)
[02:56:48] - Transition to Discussing Domestic Counterinsurgency (COIN) and the "Information War"
[02:58:34] - Thoughts on American Political Polarization and the Need for Civility
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.