The Team House
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The Team House is a long-form, fiercely apolitical national security podcast hosted by Jack Murphy, featuring special operations veterans, intelligence professionals, frontline reporters, and guests who have never spoken publicly before. It delivers deep-dive conversations on conflict, tradecraft, and the forces shaping the world, alongside the sister show Eyes On Geopolitics hosted by Mick Mulroy, Andy Milburn, and Jason Lyons, focused on breaking down current geopolitical events and what they mean for national security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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Oct 22, 2026 • 3h 13min
Former CIA Officer & Torture Program Whistleblower | John Kiriakou
John Kiriakou, a former CIA analyst and operations officer, recounts missions in Iraq, Greece, and Pakistan, including the capture of Abu Zubaydah. He discusses recruiting spies, infiltrating terrorist networks, and witnessing 9/11 from CIA headquarters. Kiriakou also details the torture program, whistleblowing, Espionage Act prosecution, prison survival, Iraq’s invasion, and life after intelligence work.
Oct 19, 2026 • 52min
Did America Just Switch Sides on Ukraine? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jon Hackett, former military and intelligence professional and author, joins Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA operations officer, for a sharp look at alleged Starlink throttling, Russia policy, and whether Washington is abandoning Ukraine. They examine Europe’s growing independence, the risk of an Iran-U.S. escalation, Israeli settler violence, and the accountability crisis facing senior officials.
Oct 17, 2026 • 1h 23min
The Gurkha Who Made It Into the 22 SAS | Krishna Thapa
Krishna Thapa, a former Gurkha soldier and SAS mountain warfare specialist, recounts his path from Nepal to elite British special operations. He discusses Gurkha heritage, brutal selection, SAS culture, mountain and winter warfare, and deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also reflects on losing comrades and building the Warrior Monk Mindset through meditation and resilience training.
Oct 15, 2026 • 2h 8min
22 SAS Operator | Phil Campion (throwback ep)
Phil Campion, a former British Army infantryman and SAS operator, recounts a remarkable journey from a violent childhood to elite counterterrorism missions. He discusses Northern Ireland, SAS selection, hunting war criminals in the Balkans, the Sierra Leone hostage rescue, and a tense aircraft hijacking. Later, he opens up about private security, addiction, rebuilding his life, and founding Forces Radio.
Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 9min
Houthis Pound Saudi Airports & Trump Throws Putin a Lifeline | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Houthi missile strikes shut down Saudi airports as Riyadh’s air defenses face mounting pressure. The discussion examines possible U.S. retaliation, a Saudi-backed ground offensive, Iran’s two-front strategy, and the limits of airpower in Yemen. It also explores Trump’s Russian diesel deal, Iran’s diplomatic messaging through Moscow, and America’s growing political gridlock, apathy, and institutional strain.
Oct 10, 2026 • 2h 14min
The FBI Double Agent Who Targeted the GRU | Naveed Jamali
Naveed Jamali, a former Navy intelligence officer, journalist, and author, recounts how he became an FBI double agent targeting Russian military intelligence. He explores Russian recruitment tactics, the MICE framework, undercover paranoia, and the operation’s final trap. He also discusses suspected Chinese surveillance, the tension between intelligence work and journalism, and why deterrence still matters.
Oct 7, 2026 • 59min
Why Did U.S. B-1B Bombers Suddenly Leave the UK? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jon Hackett, author and national security analyst specializing in irregular warfare, covert action, Iran, and Middle Eastern security, joins a wide-ranging geopolitical discussion. They examine suspected activity near RAF Fairford, the sudden departure of B-1 bombers, drone swarms, and America’s innovation gap. Other topics include Russian bioweapons, the John Chapman medal controversy, war-award politics, and how the Iraq withdrawal expanded Iran’s influence.
Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 10min
Terror in the Cockpit: The Flydubai Hijacking Attempt | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Jon Hackett, an intelligence and national security expert, Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA operations officer, and Andy Milburn, a retired Marine colonel, dissect the thwarted Flydubai cockpit attack. They examine missed warning signs, insider threats, and whether Iran was involved. The discussion expands to suspected Iranian plots in Britain, America’s Iraq withdrawal, Kurdish vulnerabilities, and troop movements hinting at possible Middle East escalation.
Oct 3, 2026 • 1h 56min
Inside the CIA, the White House & the Intelligence Purges | Julia Curlee
Julia Curlee, a former DIA and CIA analyst who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the National Security Council, recounts tracking kidnappers and Zarqawi’s network, briefing Petraeus and Mike Pence, and navigating her transition while serving at CIA. She discusses the intelligence failure surrounding ISIS, politicization, White House purges, China’s strategic challenge, and rebuilding national security institutions.
Sep 30, 2026 • 2h 25min
The Truth About CIA Hit Teams, Black Ops & Covert Action | Ric Prado (throwback)
Ric Prado, a former CIA operations officer and paramilitary specialist, recounts a career spanning counterterrorism, covert action, and global intelligence missions. He describes escaping Castro’s Cuba, training Contra forces, sabotage operations, and the Iran-Contra scandal. Prado also discusses the original Bin Laden task force, post-9/11 operations, CIA hit-team allegations, Blackwater, and advice for aspiring intelligence officers.
