Carry On Podcast with Brad Colbert

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The Iran war isn’t just happening overseas — it’s hitting Washington, your gas tank, and America’s long-term readiness.
In this week’s Carry On Podcast SITREP (March 20), Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down the domestic impact of Operation Epic Fury — from intelligence contradictions on Capitol Hill to the true financial cost of sustained war in the Middle East.
This episode goes beyond battlefield updates and focuses on what matters at home: credibility, strategy, energy markets, and the long-term strain on U.S. military capacity.
Inside this episode:
• The Capitol Hill testimony that exposed fractures over the “imminent threat” justification• Contradictions between intelligence officials and war messaging• Why Operation Epic Fury may cost between $600M–$1B per day• The hidden readiness bill behind missile stockpile depletion• Why the defense industrial base cannot surge overnight• How disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is driving U.S. gas prices higher• The real reason oil spikes affect America — even if we don’t buy Iranian crude• What reserve releases can (and can’t) fix• Signs of internal strain inside Russia’s pro-Putin ecosystem
This isn’t partisan commentary. It’s a strategic analysis of war rationale, fiscal sustainability, industrial capacity, and energy economics.
The question isn’t just whether the U.S. can win militarily — it’s whether the justification, financing, and long-term posture can hold under stress.
If you follow U.S. military strategy, geopolitics, energy markets, defense economics, or great power competition, this episode connects the operational details to the domestic consequences.
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The U.S. has launched over 1,100 strikes on Iran — but is this actually winning the war?
In this week’s Carry On Podcast SITREP, Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down the real battlefield math behind the U.S.–Iran conflict: strike counts, maritime disruption, oil market shock, Russian involvement, and the deployment of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit toward the Strait of Hormuz.
This isn’t headline analysis. This is operational-level reality.
Inside this episode:
• Why Operation Epic Fury may be succeeding tactically but facing strategic limits• How Iran is fighting a cost-imposition war instead of a conventional one• What the 31st MEU deployment actually signals• Why the Strait of Hormuz is the real center of gravity• Russia’s intelligence role and oil sanction waivers explained• The truth about sleeper cells vs lone wolf threats in the U.S.• What victory actually looks like for the U.S., Israel, and Iran
The key question:Can overwhelming military superiority translate into lasting deterrence — or is this becoming a long-term managed overextension?
If you follow geopolitics, U.S. military strategy, Middle East security, energy markets, or great power competition, this episode connects the operational details to the strategic endgame.
This is the global posture update most outlets won’t give you.
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Global tensions are accelerating — and this week’s SITREP covers it all.
Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down the escalating U.S.–Iran campaign, the strategic impact of drone swarm warfare, maritime disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Kurdish proxy dynamics, Ecuador’s joint operations with U.S. forces, Indo-Pacific military signaling, and the attack on the U.S. consulate in Pakistan.
This episode dives into:
• The evolving U.S.–Iran strike campaign• Drone swarm economics and missile defense strain• Strait of Hormuz shipping and global energy risk• Kurdish factions and irregular warfare dynamics• U.S.–Ecuador counter-narcotics operations• Indo-Pacific naval signaling toward China• Embassy security and regional escalation risks
From CENTCOM to INDOPACOM, from maritime choke points to asymmetric drone warfare, this SITREP connects the operational dots shaping global security right now.
This discussion focuses on strategy, military posture, and geopolitical implications — not sensationalism.
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Mexico eliminates CJNG’s top cartel leader. Two U.S. carrier strike groups remain positioned near Iran. Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange airstrikes. And China may arm Iran with a hypersonic anti-ship missile.
In this week’s Carry On Podcast – SITREP (February 26th), Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down escalating global flashpoints and the strategic consequences behind the headlines.
🔹 Largest U.S. Middle East force posture in decades🔹 F-22 deployment to Israel and dual carrier strike groups🔹 Iran negotiations and escalation risk in CENTCOM🔹 U.S.–Ukraine talks and NATO posture in Europe🔹 Indo-Pacific tensions with China and Philippine exercises🔹 CJNG cartel leader killed in Mexico — U.S. intelligence support revealed🔹 China’s potential sale of CM-302 anti-ship missiles to Iran🔹 Pakistan airstrikes inside Afghanistan targeting TTP and ISIS-K🔹 The growing instability along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border
From cartel warfare and maritime interdictions to hypersonic missile proliferation and tribal insurgencies, this episode connects the operational dots — without hype and without partisan spin.
If you follow geopolitics, military strategy, counterterrorism, border security, or emerging global conflicts, this SITREP delivers context you won’t get in mainstream headlines.
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In this week’s Carry On Podcast – SITREP (February 19th), Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down the rapidly tightening global escalation ladder.
• Two U.S. carrier groups positioned near Iran• Strait of Hormuz disruptions and IRGC signaling• Missile deployments to the Philippines• Arctic NATO deterrence operations• Militarized sanctions in SOUTHCOM• Directed-energy systems deployed near El Paso• Iran’s nuclear negotiation strategy via Oman• What a limited U.S.–Iran strike campaign would actually look like• The attempted assassination of Russia’s GRU deputy chief• A deep dive into Russia’s long history of state assassinations
Brad walks through the tripwires that could trigger conflict — nuclear breakout, mass casualties, Hormuz closure, or an Israeli preemptive strike — and explains why most modern wars begin not with declarations… but with escalation cycles.
This is not hype.This is posture, power projection, deterrence, and consequences.
If you want clear-eyed analysis on geopolitics, military strategy, assassination campaigns, and emerging global flashpoints — you’re in the right place.
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In this week’s SITREP, Brad “Iceman” Colbert takes you once around the world as tensions rise across multiple theaters.
Two U.S. carrier strike groups move within range of Iran. Airspace over El Paso is abruptly shut down amid cartel drone concerns. Raytheon unveils a next-generation counter-drone system capable of defeating swarms without firing a shot. And in a development that could reshape modern warfare, China launches its fully operational BeiDou global positioning system—challenging U.S. GPS dominance in space.
From CENTCOM to INDOPACOM, from border security to satellite warfare, this episode breaks down what these moves really mean for U.S. military posture, homeland defense, and the future battlefield.
No hype. No noise. Just strategic context.
Topics covered:
U.S. carrier deployments near Iran
El Paso airspace shutdown & cartel drone threats
Raytheon’s Coyote Block 3 counter-UAS system
China’s BeiDou satellite network vs U.S. GPS
NATO artillery exercises & global force posture
Starlink’s role in contested environments
If you care about geopolitics, military strategy, drone warfare, space dominance, and national security — this SITREP is for you.

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In this SITREP episode of the Carry On Podcast, retired Marine Brad “Iceman” Colbert breaks down a volatile week in global security. From Iran’s missile signaling, drone activity, and maritime harassment in the Strait of Hormuz to high-stakes U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman, this episode explains what’s real, what’s leverage, and what could spiral fast.
Brad also analyzes China’s sudden purge of senior PLA generals, what it means for loyalty, corruption, and Taiwan timelines, plus U.S. deterrence efforts across CENTCOM, Europe, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific. Expect clear military context, historical comparisons, and strategic insight that cuts through headlines and political noise.
If you follow geopolitics, military strategy, Iran nuclear negotiations, China–Taiwan tensions, or modern warfare, this SITREP is essential listening.
Topics include: Iran nuclear talks, Strait of Hormuz shipping risks, IRGC maritime harassment, missile deterrence, U.S. carrier operations, China PLA purges, Taiwan invasion timelines, great-power competition, and global military strategy.

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In this SITREP edition of the Carry On Podcast, retired Marine Brad “Iceman” Colbert delivers a sharp, strategic breakdown of the world’s most volatile pressure points. This episode dives deep into Iran’s potential regime-change pathways, U.S. carrier group deterrence, nuclear risk scenarios, and the expanding role of sanctions against the IRGC.
Brad also exposes allegations of U.S. tech being funneled to Russia in violation of export controls, breaks down how sanctions evasion actually works, and analyzes the ethical and legal fallout. The episode closes with a hard look at domestic enforcement tensions in Minnesota, DHS operations, use-of-force controversies, and the collision between immigration enforcement and Second Amendment rights.
Clear-eyed, unscripted, and grounded in real-world military and geopolitical experience — this SITREP cuts through noise and headlines to explain what matters next.

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In this SITREP episode of the Carry On Podcast, retired Marine Brad “Iceman” Colbert delivers a comprehensive, no-nonsense breakdown of rapidly unfolding global military and geopolitical events. This episode dives deep into Iran’s escalating internal unrest and regime pressure, U.S. military deterrence posture, carrier group movements, cyber and kinetic strike options, and the real-world consequences of potential conflict in the Middle East.
Brad also unpacks the shifting situation in Syria, including ISIS detainees, U.S. policy reversals, Kurdish SDF integration, Turkey’s role, Israeli airstrikes, and the moral cost of abandoning battlefield partners. From Space Force expansion and freedom of navigation operations near Taiwan to energy markets, sanctions, and global deterrence, this SITREP connects strategy, history, and hard realities without political spin.
If you care about military strategy, national security, modern warfare, geopolitics, and what actually happens behind the headlines, this episode is required listening.

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In this special SITREP edition of the Carry On Podcast, retired Marine Brad “Iceman” Colbert delivers a deep, no-spin analysis of the escalating protests in Iran and the real possibility of regime collapse. This episode breaks down the role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s shadow economy, oil revenue, cyber warfare, and how U.S. military pressure could intersect with internal unrest.
 
xpect a clear-eyed look at what could trigger regime change, what could go catastrophically wrong, and how Iran, China, Russia, Israel, and global energy markets would respond. This episode is a strategic thought experiment grounded in military doctrine, geopolitics, and real-world consequences — not cable-news speculation.
 
Topics include: Iran protests, IRGC power structure, regime change scenarios, U.S. military strategy, oil markets, cyber warfare, China & Russia reactions, Middle East stability, and humanitarian intervention.