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Whether you’re in the gym, walking the dog, gardening, sitting in the car or just waiting for someone, there’s always an opportunity to escape and learn by listening to a podcast. The

podcast boom has given us an explosion of content, offering a way to take a deep dive on a subject or to listen to people we grow to trust. There are hundreds of podcasts that appeal to

veterans, and we won’t attempt to rank them or tell you which are best — it’s such a personal choice. I’ve been a guest on a number myself. But here, in no particular order, are some

podcasts with particular appeal for veterans that we recommend you try out: _THE TEAM HOUSE_ A weekly podcast that is livestreamed every Friday evening, _The Team House_ is hosted by Jack

Murphy and Dave Parke, both former Rangers. Murphy was a sniper and senior weapons sergeant in the 5th Special Forces Group, and Parke was a Marine, Navy diver, sniper and paramilitary

contractor. The pair host freewheeling conversations with veterans, spies and authors that can last several hours and sometimes involve a few beers. Sample review: “Exceptional listen for

ALL veterans. The diversity of guests and the way their experiences are conveyed is both entertaining and informative.” _DANGER CLOSE WITH JACK CARR_ During a two-decade career as a Navy

SEAL, Jack Carr served as a team leader, platoon commander, troop commander, task unit commander and sniper. He’s the author of the best-selling _Terminal List_ book series, which is the

basis for the Amazon Prime television show of the same name, starring Chris Pratt. Carr’s mother was a librarian, and his voracious reading adds depth to his _Danger Close_ interviews with

special operators, CIA paramilitaries and authors. Sample review: “Jack Carr is an American treasure. Warrior, patriot, author, interviewer and citizen … he excels at them all. His easy

style keeps me engaged and learning and thinking.” _MIKE DROP_ Hosted by Mike Ritland, who spent a dozen years as a Navy SEAL, then two decades as a dog trainer whose company won contracts

with the military and U.S. government agencies. He describes his _Mike Drop_ podcast as a “not so politically correct discussion of wide-ranging topics that span from government, politics

and war to health and fitness, from guns and survival skills to food and nutrition with music, BBQ and a touch of everything else in between.” Sample review: “Mike does an outstanding job

interviewing all sorts of amazing people serving at the tip of the spear and beyond. He gives these men and women a platform to share their experiences and their struggles.” _THE JEDBURGH

PODCAST_ This podcast is described as a conversation with “transformative leaders, visionaries, drivers of change, and those dedicated to winning no matter the challenge.” _The Jedburgh

Podcast__ _draws its name from the OSS teams dropped behind enemy lines during World War II.