America’s Frontlines

America's Frontlines Podcast 24 December 2025

Merry Christmas to everyone!
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down ISIS’s transformation from a Middle East caliphate into a global online insurgency, using viral propaganda and lone-wolf attackers to exploit the Gaza war and reignite jihadist terror
Colonel Denny and Skip examine a week of decisive U.S. action—from massive retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria and a historic military buildup off Venezuela, to border security gains at home and Europe launching a claims commission against Russia—highlighting how power, accountability, and deterrence are reshaping the global order
We get some season specific one-liners from the Denny as well as one from Roland to bring us some additional merriment
The primary guest is Paul Beran from the Veteran Legacy Network who talks about what it is all about and how it is set up to help veterans out
Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep us sharp including how chivalry was alive even in WWI
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers his warrant wisdom
A special report from retired General John "Dragon" Teichert is given about how the program to protect Santa and his reindeer was developed
And Quinton Roberts talks about the upcoming bowl games for Army and Navy

America's Frontlines Podcast 19 December 2025

In this 50th episode:
Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss Trump’s national security reset—scaling back Europe’s dependency on U.S. forces and redefining American leadership around strength, selectivity, and national self-interest
The colonel and Skip cover some of the pressing news stories impacting our lives right now
Colonel Denny delivers more of his humor to help keep us in a festive mood
Our primary guest if fellow West Pointer Matt Hayes where the colonel and Matt discuss celebrating Christmas in the military
Retired Army General Chris Petty presents the "Battle of Trenton" and the importance it played in our revolution
And we get our regular dose of military history to make sure we remember key events in our history
Don't miss tuning in to next week's 51st podcast which will be our Christmas show. I am not sure what Denny has planned but if it is anything like what he did during his 18 years of Frontlines of Freedom shows, you can't miss it.

America's Frontlines Podcast 17 December 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip expose a troubling series of preventable Navy aircraft losses, revealing failures in leadership, training, and maintenance—and why restoring combat readiness and accountability is critical to protecting lives and mission success
The colonel and Skip go over some of the high profile news stories impacting our lives
Colonel Denny delivers some more of his humor to keep us smiling no matter what is going on
We get our normal dose of military history to keep us smart
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby talks about Air Forces One and what is going on with keeping it in the air
Of course Football Co-host Quinton Roberts and the colonel go over the Army Navy game from this past weekend, what an awesome game played by both teams 

America's Frontline Podcast 12 December 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip unpack record-high weapons revenues, Europe’s rapid rearmament, Russia’s buildup despite sanctions, and the Middle East arms boom—asking what these trends reveal about global instability and the need for American readiness
In the news, Skip talks about how Israel is now talking about it is ready to deploy a defensive weapon that can bring down any incoming threat for less than a hot dog costs in your neighborhood gas station
Colonel Denny continues to deliver some humor to help keep our spirits up
Our primary guest is Marine vet Scott Sperling who shares his service experience and how it affected his civilian life
We also get to hear from retired Boarder co-host Gil Maza on how things are going as well as hearing about his podcast
And of course we get our regular education of military history to keep us sharp

America's Frontlines Podcast 10 December 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip look back at how Scouting, the YMCA, and other once-formative institutions shaped boys and young men—and why today’s cultural shifts may be disconnecting youth from the role models and values that once prepared generations for adulthood and service
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip break down a fast-shifting global landscape - from President Trump signaling imminent strikes in Venezuela and new Antifa terrorist designations, to Ukraine’s escalating naval drone campaign in the Black Sea and high-stakes negotiations over an international Gaza stabilization force - revealing the pressures reshaping security from the Americas to the Middle East
We get our normal dose of Colonel Denny's humor to help keep our sanity
Of course we get some military history to help us remember how we got where we are
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his Warrant wisdom
And co-host Air Force Academy Quinton Roberts and the colonel discuss the upcoming Army Navy game 

America's Frontlines Podcast 05 December 2025

In this episode:
While Skip is still out taking some R & R, Colonel Denny and Roland examine America’s escalating fight against deadly drug traffickers as Secretary Marco Rubio designates Venezuela’s Cartel de Los Soles a foreign terrorist organization and U.S. forces intensify pressure in the Caribbean
Colonel Denny goes solo on the news and covers some of the higher profiled news stories impacting us
We also get some humor from the colonel to lighten the scene a bit
Our primary guest is Vietnam veteran Dan VanderMolen and we get to hear him reflect about his experience in country and returning, a really good interview to listen to
Navy veteran Theresa Robinson discusses female veterans throughout history as well as interview an Army female veteran about her time in service
And of course we get out regular dose of military history focusing on this historical time around the Pearl Harbor attack

America's Frontlines Podcast 03 December 2025

In this episode:
Roland Ashby steps in and fills the co-host seat while Skip Coryell is taking some personal time
Colonel Denny and Roland examine why military retirees, lawmakers, and media must defend Constitutional order without fueling division—asking how rhetoric, readiness, and lawful command shape America’s future and its global credibility
In the news Roland and the colonel discuss everything From Israel’s new military chief calling out systemic failures after October 7, to the EU moving toward zero tariffs on U.S. goods, to Poland scrambling jets near Ukraine and Kyiv’s Sea Baby drones striking Russia’s shadow oil fleet in the Black Sea—Colonel Denny and Skip decode the global flashpoints reshaping American security and trade
Colonel Denny provides us with some of his one liners and Roland throws one back as well
Our primary guest is Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development including his latest book "Green Breakdown"
As always we get our normal dose of military history
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides up some of his warrant wisdom
Quinton Roberts delivers a review of last weekend's successful Service Academy Football with Army, Navy, and Air Force all winning
 

America's Frontlines Podcast 28 November 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip confront rising ideological violence at home and abroad, debate the erosion of Constitutional values, and ask how America can restore civility, purpose, and the principles that once united a nation
The colonel talks about some of the sensitive news we are currently facing including the ambush of the two National Guard members in DC
We get some humor to lighten then situation from the colonel
Our primary guest is Army veteran and pastor Larry Alverson
Diane Raver and the colonel review the Movie of the Month 
And of course we wrap up with our regular dose of military history to keep us educated

America's Frontline Podcast 26 November 2025

In this episode:
Today, Colonel Denny and Skip examine how Antifa, once branded “anti-fascist,” has devolved into a decentralized network using violence to shut down dissent—most recently at UC Berkeley, where students defending free speech faced flares, threats, and mob aggression
In the news, Colonel Denny and Skip cut through a whirlwind of controversy—from Democratic lawmakers urging troops to resist ‘illegal orders,’ to global backlash over a U.S.–Russia peace proposal, to NATO bracing for future conflicts with China and Russia—revealing the high-stakes political theater and geopolitical pressures shaping America’s security right now
The colonel gives a couple of one liners to lighten the scene
Our guest today is author Samuel Katz and he talks about his book "Architect of Espionage: The Man Who Built Israel's Mossad Into the World's Boldest Force"
Of course we get our regular dose of military history to keep us smart
Retired Warrant Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provides us some of his warrant wisdom
And Air Force graduate Quinton Roberts provides us a review of last weekend's Service Academy football action

America's Frontlines Podcast 21 November 2025

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip expose China’s so-called “economic recovery” as a propaganda illusion—built on debt, deflation, and manipulated stats—and explain why America must stop treating Beijing as a partner and start treating it as the adversary it is
In the new segment, Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a stunning triad of developments - from a DOJ blunder that jeopardizes the Comey case, to Mossad’s takedown of a Hamas terror network in Europe, to U.S. senators urging troops to defy their Commander-in-Chief - exposing the constitutional, geopolitical, and national-security stakes America can’t ignore
Of course we get another round of humor from the colonel
Our primary guest is retired Air Force veteran Rick Mulls
U.S. Army Brigadier General Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month which is the "Campaign and Battle of Vicksburg"
And the show wouldn't be complete without our regular dose of military history