Ranger Regiment Platoon Sergeant in Syria and Afghanistan | Les Sandusky (throwback episode)

dee takos

05 November 2025

original air date 12/14/22 Former Ranger Les Sandusky joins the show for a candid, four-hour deep dive into combat, leadership, and life after the Regiment. From firefights in Syria and Iraq to rebuilding purpose after injury and RFS, Les opens up about resilience, loss, and redemption. A raw, unfiltered conversation on what it means to serve — and to find yourself again once the mission ends. Subscribe to our Patreon & get ad free listening ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse 00:00 – Early Ranger Life 23:40 – Combat in Syria & Iraq 1:05:00 – Mortar Tactics Explained 1:32:30 – Inside Ranger Culture 2:03:10 – The DUI & RFS Fallout 2:45:00 – Injury & Isolation 3:16:00 – Big Red One Transition 3:25:00 – Rebuilding a Platoon 3:34:00 – Live Q&A Segment 3:43:00 – Transition Out 3:54:00 – Restoring Rank & Honor 3:55:30 – Contracting & Closure Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.