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This week on RMS, we welcome retired Gunnery Sergeant Ryan “Koup” Kuperus to the show. Kuperus is a highly decorated Marine Force Recon veteran with over 17 years of service, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart and the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor. After a severe injury in 2007, Kuperus found healing through nature and now dedicates his life to helping fellow veterans and first responders through his nonprofit, The Reason Outdoors.   In Part 2:Kuperus takes us deep into the intense operations he led in Afghanistan, detailing gripping firsthand accounts of combat encounters, dangerous missions, and the relentless hunt for a Taliban Shadow Governor. He vividly recounts the challenges and stresses of operating in one of the most hostile environments, confronting constant threats from IEDs and firefights. Kuperus shares powerful insights into leadership, survival, and the realities of modern warfare that shaped him and his teammates.Support Ryan:https://thereasonoutdoors.org/our-mission/Part 1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KiOcOmWV65r1TkZOCi8aL?si=hgZjcCIKQd-l2-qBs1ileA⸻Related Episodes: • Inside the Elite Team Hunting Cartels in America → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ppudHjfK9TX7kAsblwtLq?si=htDe35clQJ6quqLF-85-jQ • Former CIA Spy Exposes the Secrets of Espionage and AI Control → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Fx6FOwNyxJpYEVtYi7wxq?si=R4zXYwF2T1ypA-X7WHKptg⸻Follow The Reed Morin Show: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereedmorinshowChapters00:00 – Intro01:00 – 2009 Deployment11:49 – Taliban Shadow Governor 27:33 – First Combat Experience 30:58 – IED Threats41:21 – Friendly Fire Incident45:19 – Machine Gun Ambush54:04 – Taliban Atrocities01:15:27 – Drug Interdiction Operations01:30:25 – IED Sniper Team Recovery01:55:24 – Post-Retirement Mission: The Reason Outdoors02:17:27 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information#marine #shawnryanshow #military #story #ReedMorinShow

Ryan Kuperus spent 17 years in the Marine Corps, rising to the elite Force Recon. In this episode, he breaks down the brutal truth of combat, why most leadership fails, and how he’s now helping veterans heal through hunting and nature.Support Ryan:https://thereasonoutdoors.org/our-mission/⸻Related Episodes: • Inside the Elite Team Hunting Cartels in America → https://youtu.be/yne6IoVAFV8 • Former CIA Spy Exposes the Secrets of Espionage and AI Control → https://youtu.be/eDj3891xqow⸻Follow The Reed Morin Show: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereedmorinshow📍 Chapters00:00 – Intro & Early Life09:28 – Choosing the Marines19:06 – Boot Camp Chaos28:44 – Drug Tests & Roids38:11 – War is Coming47:11 – Deployment Letdown56:21 – Life on Ship1:05:45 – Near Kidnap in Turkey1:15:02 – Meeting Force Recon1:24:21 – Leadership at 201:33:33 – First Combat Reality1:42:47 – Leading Through Chaos#marine #military #story #ReedMorinShow

Marcus Capone served as an elite SEAL Team Six operator, carrying out some of the most dangerous missions in modern warfare. But after years of intense combat, Marcus faced an even greater battle PTSD & TBI. After overcoming this with Ibogaine, Marcus has now set out to bring psychedelics medicine to the mainstream through VETS and TARA minds. In this episode, Marcus shares his raw, unfiltered journey from the frontlines to discovering how psychedelics helped save his life and the lives of many other veterans. Shawn Ryan Show Episode Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq9oDM_u2yA&t=161s Guest: Marcus Capone • Former SEAL Team Six Operator • Advocate for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy • Founder of VETS, Inc. & TARA Minds⸻Related Episodes: • Inside the Elite Team Hunting Cartels in America → https://youtu.be/yne6IoVAFV8 • Former CIA Spy Exposes the Secrets of Espionage and AI Control → https://youtu.be/eDj3891xqow⸻Follow The Reed Morin Show: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereedmorinshowTimestamps: 00:00 Intro1:49 Marcus & TARA Minds20:41 Transition to Military29:23 Team Sports & Navy Seals34:39 The Real Secret to Passing NAVY Seal BUD/s45:57 9/1149:57 Assessment to SEAL Team 1054:23 Operation Red Wings 1:06:24 What is NAVY SEAL Breacher1:12:35 Psychedelics Effect on the Brain 1:21:54 Spiritual Reality of Psychedelics1:32:09 Friendly Fire Incident1:37:34 Veterans Finding God Through Psychedelics 1:43:26 Marcus Connects with God1:56:28 Future of Psychedelics 1:57:28 SEAL Team 6 Selection 2:00:39 Marcus Post War Struggle2:15:23 Stopping Prescription Drugs2:27:32 Wrap Up and Future of TARA Minds#Podcast #SEALTeamSix #Veterans #Psychedelics #PTSD #Military #MentalHealth #CombatVeterans #Healing #ReedMorinShow

John Nores has served as a game warden with the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. There he co-developed the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and Delta Team, the CDFW's first comprehensive wilderness spec ops tactical and sniper unit, aimed at combatting the marijuana cartel's decimation of California's wildlife resources. In this interview on The Reed Morin Show, Nores exposes how Mexican drug cartels are running illegal grow operations, stockpiling weapons, and waging a silent war inside America’s national forests.From armed confrontations in the backcountry to government inaction, this podcast dives into the real cartel threat no one is talking about—and what it means for America’s future.Support John: https://www.johnnores.com/Timestamps: 00:00 Intro1:59 John Nores Background5:35 Cartel in USA Is Worse than you Think15:10 Narcotics Black Market in California 36:09 China Entering the Weed Trade49:06 Testifying to Congress 57:53 First Confrontation with Cartel1:19:50 Did Anyone Know About the Cartels?1:30:34 Cartel Vietnam War1:46:46 Forming the MET Special Forces Team1:59:52 Structure of MET2:18:03 Importance of Combat Dogs2:25:35 Strategy for Hunting Cartels2:37:56 Politics Hiding Cartels 2:49:51 What Cartel Grow Sites are Like2:59:26 Special Forces Working with Mexico3:06:05 What Cartels are Doing Now3:14:27 OutroPlease leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reed-morin-show/id1653324768Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dzr5Xoov2oqrW9y2vVLWh?si=3126520329894250Follow The Reed Morin Show:Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheReedMorinShow #cartel #podcast #military #crime #reedmorinshow

America is collapsing—at least, that’s what history tells us. What if the fall of Rome holds the key to understanding America’s future? Could decentralization, crypto, and figures like Elon Musk change the course of history?In this conversation, Max Borders, futurist and author, breaks down the parallels between America and the fall of Rome, why the U.S. government fears decentralized power, and how crypto, DOGE, and Elon Musk’s vision could be shaping the next revolution. From Trump’s impact on populism to the rise of AI-driven governance, this discussion challenges everything you think you know about the future of America.Guest: Max Borders • Futurists & Author of “The Decentralist” • More from Max: https://underthrow.substack.com/Related Podcast Episodes:▶ Ex-Mercenary Exposes John McAfee Secret → https://youtu.be/WjvD6hmBz-s▶ KGB Spy Exposes Secrets of Evading CIA/FBI and Cold War Espionage → https://youtu.be/QcgawisAPoIChapters:00:00 Intro01:00 Political Power Corruption03:14 Fleeing States Turning Blue13:00 How States Are Using Migrants for Political Gain23:03 America's Collapse27:30 Comparing America to the Roman Empire Collapse43:16 America's Forever Wars46:13 Civil War or Silent Collapse54:56 Rise of the Military Industrial Complex1:02:18 Failure of the EU & Military Defense1:20:56 Comparison to Communism1:34:19 2016 Donal Trump v.s 2024 Donald Trump1:39:23 Trump's Populism and Shifting to Populism1:50:19 Trump Assassination Attempts2:14:40 Who Can be the Lefts Donald Trump2:27:14 Elon Musk & Decentralization 2:33:16 Elons Musk Goal with DOGE2:39:56 Why Elon Switched to Support Trump2:44:20 The Ecosystem of Crypto 2:53:44 The New America in 50 Years2:59:50 Outro#podcast #Decentralization #Crypto #ElonMusk #America #doge #politics #RomanEmpire #reedmorinshow

Nick Eftimiades is a former CIA spy/officer best known for his work Chinese Intelligence Operations. His book Chinese Espionage Operations and Tactics is the most comprehensive analysis if China's covert war on the USA.In this conversation, Nick and Reed discuss topics such as, the technology that the CIA keeps secret, the different Chinese espionage hacks to master the art of persuasion, the biggest threats facing the world, and how China uses TikTok to influence the West.Please support Nick: https://www.shinobienterprises.com/published00:00 Intro 01:04 Who Is Nick Eftimiades? 02:34 China's Whole of Society Approach to Espionage09:21 China's Legal Framework for Spies13:31 How TikTok Spy's on you25:42 How China Owns Everything38:09 Economic v.s Military Espionage45:18 China's version of the CIA57:33 China's Collapse & Corruption in China1:05:21 Chinese Elite Launder Money Through Cartels1:08:23 China's AI Surveillance State1:21:01 The Truth about Chinese Spy Balloon1:27:29 Decoding Chinese Spies: MICE v.s BEWARE1:36:09 China's Plan to Take Over the World1:46:09 How China Recruits Spies1:53:54 The Dangers of Economic Espionage1:55:20 Why This Isn't Anther Cold War2:01:56 China Buying farmland in the USA2:07:01 DeepSeak and the AI War2:15:01 America is Losing the Espionage War2:19:45 What the Trump Admin needs to do before 20302:30:38 Follow Nick!~ Reed Morin Show Links ~Twitter - https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thereedmorinshow#podcast #cia #reedmorinshow

Geoffrey Wawro is a military Historian and author of The Vietnam War. In our interview today we dive into all aspects of the Vietnam War that made it one of America’s darkest pages in its short but dense history. By the end of the war, more than 58,000 Americans would die, as too would 250,000 South Vietnamese soldiers. Over 1 million North Vietnamese soldiers and Viet Cong guerillas would also perish as well as over 2 million civilians’ from both the north and the south, and thousands more from Laos and Cambodia. Support Dr. Wawro: https://geoffreywawro.com/books Reed Morin Show Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF-l7x398gspEPdfE00fSwQ Timestamps: 00:001:49 Vietnam was a War of Choice 8:44 The Kennedy Administration 22:52 NVC Leaders 34:10 US Strategies of Vietnam War 46:16 LBJ Administration 1:04:01 How the NVC Waged War 1:13:39 Vietnam War Booby Traps 1:19:14 Deadliest Battles of Vietnam War 1:28:31 Life as a USA Soldier 1:47:48 Life as a NVC Solider 1:56:22 Napalm & Agent Orange 2:24:22 Nixon Administration Stops Peace 2:39:15 Gulf of Tonkin False Flag 2:43:20 CIA Operations during Vietnam War 2:53:31 VIetnam War Crimes 3:00:52 Fall of Saigon 3:13:43 Support Dr. Wawro! #podcast #podcastclips #jre #history #military #reedmorinshow

Jimmy Watson is a former Navy SEAL, Blackwater contractor, and mercenary who has operated in some of the most dangerous and covert environments in the world. From working with Blackwater during the height of the Iraq War to working security and running a crypto fund for John McAfee, a role that ultimately led him to going on the run from the FBI following McAfee’s arrest. In Part 2, Jimmy shares dealing with the aftermath of the Blackwater massacre, his time in the Navy SEALs and forced retirement by the FBI, working for John McAfee and becoming his closest confidant, and his time as a mercenary while on the run from the FBI in a manhunt. Support Jimmy: Website: https://www.jimmywatson.co/ YouTube: ‪@MightyWarrior24‬ IG: https:https://www.instagram.com/mightywarrior24/?hl=en Operation Restored Warrior: https://operationrestoredwarrior.org/ Reed Morin Show Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/@ReedMorinShow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/@reedmorinshow/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@UCF-l7x398gspEPdfE00fSwQ #podcast #specialforces #military #reedmorinshow Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:39 Dealing with Aftermath of Nisour Square 10:30 Finding God Through the Darkness 18:29 Experience in Navy SEAL BUDs 24:10 Jimmy’s P*nis Story 31:39 Navy SEAL SVD Team 38:08 FBI Forces Retirement from Navy Seal 46:38 Working for John McAfee 52:50 Why Government Hated John McAfee 59:11 Lessons from John McAFee 1:08:05 Mental Break & Leaving John McAFee 1:15:07 Visiting Hell from Heroic Dose of Psychedelics 1:20:23 FBI Manhunt 1:31:02 FBI Arrest 1:37:38 Meeting with God 1:47:10 Outro

Jimmy Watson, a former Marine, Blackwater contractor, and Navy SEAL, shares gripping stories from Iraq and his encounters with John McAfee. He discusses the harrowing Nisour Square massacre and the challenging realities of military life. Watson reflects on the intense camaraderie found among troops and the psychological toll of combat. He also reveals his journey from military service to contracting, the chaotic atmosphere of private military operations, and the ongoing quest for redemption after traumatic experiences.

Jack Barsky is a former KGB sleeper agent who operated in the USA during the Cold War, evading the FBI and CIA for 19 years. In this interview, Jack shares insights into KGB espionage training, how he infiltrated the USA, and the events leading to his eventual capture by the FBI. His story offers a rare glimpse into Cold War espionage and the methods spies used to evade detection. Support Jack: https://jackbarsky.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/reedmorinshow/membership #podcast #spy #cia #military #reedmorinshow Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:49 KGB Espionage Training 22:50 How KGB Spies Communicated 33:51 Why no Weapons Training 36:38 CIA vs FBI Surveillance 44:33 What are Spy "Ghost Names" 45:40 Jacks KGB Mission 1:07:30 Leaving the KGB 1:32:40 Getting Caught by FBI 2:09:30 Outro