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“Great epsidode with John Fowler. Putting political context into Tec”
MGR_742 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/09/24
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“Provides a big picture view whilst remaining entertaining. A good listen”
asac01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/24
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“Pako is is great. Enjoy listening to him on bro chats and more recently combat stories. Super funny and super smart. Great dude.”
riegywood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
“The pace is perfect. Good mix of deep learning on a topic and fun personal stories”
Viperfixer96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“Top of my shortlist for podcasts.”
SemperCogito via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Very interesting behind the scenes! Also Love your Newsletter , please keep it up 🙌🇩🇪🇺🇸”
B.P Germany🤙 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/28/24
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“Better than the Army, Navy and Air Force Times. A one stop shop for US Military news.”
Mac43 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“A great show with the right balance between levity and seriousness.
The host and the guests are the best in their respective fields.
I look forward to every episode.”
Daniel R Parry via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/25/24
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“Great show that gets into the details and really make a difference on how to look at an issue.”
PC1636 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“The best show for tracking military tech and trends.!”
MarcusQ1000859 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/23/24
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“Excellent job by Mike to break things down and get great interviews.”
Raygun15E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Interesting and topical. Hosts has great relaxed manner of dealing while making complex concepts digestible.”
Br05if via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/22/24
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“If you are interested in Aerospace, Aviation”
ironUkraine via Apple Podcasts ·
Ukraine ·
01/21/24
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“I really like the new audio rundown of their newsletter!”
Xprtmarksman2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“Great insight into not only the tech and strategy but opportunities and consequences, and his laugh is contagious.”
Apple makes this too hard via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/26/23
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“The Merge is a spectacular download of intel and information on all things military. Easy listen, straightforward explanations, and no irrelevant chatter. Thanks for the excellent work and keep it up! The Merge Newsletter is just as good!”
Buzzman1238 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“I am not aware of anywhere else where a person can learn so much detail of all things defense in a manner that is easy to digest. The wide range of topics and guests make each episode so captivating.”
Brianrmc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/23
“As a flyer and a technology nerd I looks forward to every episode of the most mediocre and informational podcast the world has seen. Fly. Fight. Win.”
alxjmrk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“Do you drug test guests? I can’t listen to this…you are better than this? Every silly jingoistic management term spewed out at 500mph..sorry maté unfollowing your show”
Barks787 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/23
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“Loving the content and insight from you guys and gals.”
nerdly12445 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“There isn’t much content out there focused on defense innovation and navigating the business ecosystem around the Pentagon. This delivers it in an entertaining, super interesting format.”
Mike McDefense via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/23
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“Did not think it was possible for a single podcast to clarify the full chain of defense innovation from congress to the war fighter. Great Job!”
Gpranker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/23
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“Love this podcast.”
Bushee01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/27/23
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“Great show. Looks at the needed details with a practical take on the topic”
Elroy99799 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
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“Awesome podcast for all defence related topics. I also love the newsletter! Keep it up!”
Wolfram Weichert via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/17/23
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“I found this podcast through Ward Carroll on YouTube (tell Ward to publish his audio as a podcast!). This podcast is the most approachable way to keep up with US defense trends and learn a little recent history. It is also a great way to keep up with general technology trends with more...”Read full review »
Hugh Chisholm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/23
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“If you want to listen to a really organized expert on tactical aviation, with lots of humor, you’ve come to the right place. John Boyd is reincarnated - only Boyd wasn’t nearly as much fun. This is a “must” show.
Especially interesting is E12 with Mike and Stryker on wargaming for the future....”Read full review »
36TFS Houdini via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/03/23
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“I work in defense contracting and this show has helped me get up to date on some bigger-picture issues in the DoD and tech space. Love the deep dive format! I would enjoy a bit more of an introduction on the hosts/guests backgrounds and bios at the beginning of each episode.”
Aaron Weidman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/23
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“Who doesn’t like to read about current issues, merge letter is great! But listening to the chat is just like joining in on a Club gathering. Thanks
Ex-CF18 bro.”
PTunesA via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/20/23
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“If I’m in the middle of another podcast and a new Merge episode comes up, I switch immediately. Subject matter is superb and hosts are knowledgeable and entertaining! So The Best fits quite nicely!”
paddyobie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“The worst thing about this show is that the intro/outro music make my 1y/o start dancing and she gets upset when they end. I guess you could say this show is pretty okay.”
Skip308 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“Great podcast going into how US military systems are created, funded, approved which is insanely complex. Also some good leadership hits from aviators”
Roundstone 99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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“If you enjoy an intelligent host with insightful thoughts military aviation, then this show will be highly enjoyable for you!”
JpoolerCaveman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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“Best and most entertaining defense tech industry format! Great work 👍”
RobHowe19966 via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
04/30/23
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“Touches on interesting defense topics in an engaging and amusing way. Definitely recommend to those interested in US defense topics.”
JasonInAL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/23
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“This is a refreshingly light listen about severe, serious, and important things. Perfect for the former USAF O-2 who now works at a brewery, like me.”
BossLadyMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“It’s a great behind the scenes view of the US military”
Crypto367 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Love this podcast (and newsletter). Makes me think about defense topics from different angles and helps me challenge my team to do the same. Also Mike is pretty damned funny.”
mhgfiu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“All Heros in my book. This podcast makes me smarter and I enjoy the no-nonsense approach, with sprinkles of aviator wit.”
Rude Toon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“Great real-time honest briefs from a humble, approachable and credible man that has lived the life and served honorably”
MLPJBAIR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/23
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“Fantastic roll up of a complex requirement that few fully understand
Great podcadt and fully enjoyable.”
hawkeseagle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“Keep up the good work. Really enjoy the podcast. I’ve enjoyed learning how the acquisition process works in the DoD. The latest episode about hypersonic flight was great too.”
Brian98146 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/23
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“You learn stuff you didn’t want to know. They cut through the BS and you discover how inept big defence is.”
Animal Mk3 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/23
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“Informative, very entertaining… And all lies! Fighter pilot standard.”
Digger Wells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/23
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“Awesome content. Maybe explain some of the acronyms a little better so civilians can understand what is going on.”
dan11115 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/23
“The Merge is the best of aviation centric .MIL content in newsletter form factor, and now podcast. Highly recommended.”
DarkCornerReader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/23
“Show content is great, and a good insight into the morass that is DC.
However… the host and guests constantly talk like they are muttering into their ale and don’t want anyone to overhear them.
Holy smoke! Talk louder, like you have a pair! Were you never taught how to properly project your...”Read full review »
Chimaera04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/23
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“As an out-to-pasture greybeard, great keeping up with developments in the CAF and beyond with The Merge. Remembering how that old drunk in Independence Day jumped into a Hornet and splashed an alien deathstar, I’m trying to keep sharp. But it’ll take an alien invasion or a really bad bio-weapon...”Read full review »
Random Modnar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/23
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