dee takos
05 July 2025
This podcast features a conversation with General Remo Butler, the first Black Special Forces General. He shares insights from his extensive military career, covering his upbringing, challenging early assignments, experiences in Special Forces, and his role in significant operations like Just Cause. General Butler also discusses the evolution of military training, his historic promotion, and the importance of mentorship and addressing mental health post-retirement. Today's Sponsors: GhostBed⬇️ https://www.ghostbed.com/house FOR 10% off! Mando ⬇️ https://shopmando.com Promo code "TEAMHOUSE" for 40% off your starter pack. For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse 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! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️ https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com 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" 00:00 - Start & Origin Story 10:44 - First Army Assignment 26:26 - Joining Special Forces 38:44 - Operation Just Cause 43:12 - SF Branching & Instructor Role 54:11 - Modernizing SF Training 59:10 - First Black SF General & Retirement Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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