The Black Pearl Podcast
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Episodes: 65
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The Black Pearl Podcast reveals rare and overlooked stories from military history, exploring the lives of warriors, thinkers, and leaders across eras. Blending immersive storytelling with the perspective of a U.S. Army junior officer, it examines both battlefield decisions and the internal struggles leaders face under pressure. For history fans, military professionals, and curious minds, it offers insight, depth, and hard‑earned wisdom, while highlighting the timeless lessons, human moments, and hidden narratives that continue to shape how we understand conflict and leadership today.
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The Anbar Awakening: How Listening Changed a War
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Inside the Wire: Lessons From a Company Executive Officer
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Frank Merrill and the Marauders: The General Who Led From the Front
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Hannibal at the Gates: The Genius Behind Rome’s Greatest Threat
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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The Forgotten Warrior: Adrian Carton de Wiart
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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The Battle That Shouldn’t Have Been Won: Chosin Reservoir & the Leadership of Chesty Puller
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Night Witches: The 588th Night Bomber Regiment
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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The General Who Read 3,000 Books: James Mattis and the Discipline of Study
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Welcome Aboard: Into the Depths of Leadership and War | Black Pearl Podcast Trailer
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Lessons Learned from Platoon Leader by James McDonough | Books for Leaders to Read | My Thoughts
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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New Army Commercial, Cadet Recruiting Program, and SMA ACFT Updates | U.S Army News | My thoughts
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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What are FIVE things that MSIIIs NEED TO DO to be Successful? | Army ROTC Advice | CST Tips and Tricks
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) Rifle Marksmanship | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Advanced Camp Episode 3
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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What to expect in Garrison at U.S Army ROTC Advance Camp (CST) | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Episode 2 Advanced Camp Series
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) In Depth Overview | Schedule, What to Expect, and Tips to Succeed | Episode 1 Advanced Camp Series
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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What to expect at U.S Army ROTC Advanced Camp (CST) Land Navigation Written and Practical Test | Detailed Explanation and Personal Experience | Advanced Camp Episode 4
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Who is the COMMANDER OF AREA 51? | USAF Colonel Michael Rider | Nellis Air Force Base
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Update Episode | No New Episodes Until February 2023, Commissioning/Graduation Announcement, and Future Topics
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Who is the NEW Sergeant Major of the Army? | Important Issues to Address, SMA Grinston Retirement and Expectations
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Who is COLONEL PHILLIP BROWN? | Joint Task Force Bravo | Green Berets | Lessons in Leadership
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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What is the 173rd Airborne Brigade? | Sky Soldiers | Unit Feature Series Episode 3
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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What is the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group? | USMC | Unit Feature Series Episode 2
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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Who is BG GUILLAUME BEAURPERE? | U.S Army Special Forces | JFK Special Warfare Center and School | Lessons in Leadership
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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What is the 11th Airborne Division? | Artic Warriors | Unit Feature Series Episode 1
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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How do YOU become an OFFICER in the UNITED STATES MILITARY? | Episode 1 | Joining the U.S Military Series
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Who is Captain Michael Abrashoff? | US Navy and NY Time Bestselling Author | Practical Leadership Techniques and Strategies for Business and Military | Lessons in Leadership
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Who is MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK DONAHOE? | Standing up for Subordinates | Lessons in Leadership
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Who is MAJ GENERAL JOSEPH MCGEE? | 101st Airborne (Air Assault) | Excellence in Leadership | Lessons in Leadership
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Who is CSM MARIO TERENAS? | 10th Mountain Division | U.S Army SNCO | Taking Ownership, Caring for Soldiers, and Mentoring Others |
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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HOW DO U.S ARMY OFFICERS ADVANCE? | Officer Career Timeline and Advancement | Special Episode
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Who is MG Miles Brown? | Innovation and Technology in the Military | Lessons in Leadership
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Who is LT General Beagle? | Banning Calls and Texts After Work Hours and Lessons in Leadership
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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Who is MAJOR GENERAL CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE? | U.S Army 82nd Airborne Division | All American
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Who is COLONEL STEPHEN SNELSON? | POTUS Airlift Group | Air Force One
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Who is CAPTAIN MARTIN MUCKIAN? | Submarine Force Pacific
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Who is GENERAL CHARLES BROWN JR? | USAF Chief of Staff
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Who is COMMANDER BRIAN KESSELRING?| U.S Navy Blue Angels | TOPGUN
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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Who is BRIGADIER GENERAL CURTIS BUZZARD? | U.S Military Academy | West Point |
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Who is COLONEL PATRICK RODDY JR? | U.S Army 3rd Infantry Regiment | Old Guard |
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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Who is MAJOR GENERAL JULIAN ALFORD? | Commander, USMC Base Camp Lejeune and USMC Installations East |
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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Who is LT GENERAL SCOTT BERRIER? | U.S Army Intel | Defense Intelligence Agency
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Who is CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CORY OLSON? | US Air Force Special Operations Command
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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Who is COLONEL TODD BROWN? | Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment; U.S Army |
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Who is ADMIRAL CRAIG FALLER? | United States Navy | Commander, U.S Southern Command
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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Who is COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR WALTER TAGALICUD? | Senior Enlisted Advisor UNC/CFC/USFK | US Army
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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Who is COLONEL ANDREW BARR? | US Army Medical Corps | Healthcare Leader | Lessons in Leadership
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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WHO IS ADMIRAL PHILIP DAVIDSON? | USN | Lessons in Leadership
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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WHO IS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MARK ESPER? | Civilian Leadership | Lessons in Leadership
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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WHO IS LT COLONEL ALEXANDER VINDMAN? | Loyalty, Duty, Courage | Lessons in Leadership
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL ROBERT NELLER? | USMC | Warrior Leader | Lessons in Leadership
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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WHO IS ADMIRAL WILLIAM MCRAVEN? | Inspirational Leadership | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL JOHN KELLY? | USMC | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL JOSEPH LENGYEL? | USAF | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL JOSEPH DUNFORD? | Leading by example | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL JAMES MATTIS? | Importance of Life Long Learning | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL JOHN RAYMOND? | Space Week | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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WHO IS CHIEF MASTER SERGENT ROGER TOWBERMAN? | Space Week | Lessons in Leadership
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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What is the United States Space Force? | Space Week Trailer | Special Episode
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL COLIN POWELL? | Modern American Statesman | Lessons in Leadership
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May 28, 2020 |
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WHO IS LT. GENERAL MICHAEL FLYNN? | JSOC | Lessons in Leadership
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May 26, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL ANN DUNWOODY? | U.S Army Material Command | Lessons in Leadership
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May 21, 2020 |
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Public Figures in the Military | Special Episode
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May 19, 2020 |
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WHO IS GENERAL MARK MILLEY? | Joint Chiefs of Staff | Lessons in Leadership
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May 15, 2020 |
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Who is SGT MAJ TROY BLACK? | Sergeant Major of the USMC | Lessons in Leadership
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May 11, 2020 |
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Who is GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS? | U.S Central Command | Lessons in Leadership
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May 04, 2020 |