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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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Welcome to Merc Works, the podcast where we trek through the world of mercenaries, private military contractors, shadow operatives, and guns for hire. Join us as we explore the clandestine realm of modern-day warriors, revealing the untold stories, tactics and motivations behind those who operate for profit.
Unknown Host hosts MERC WORKS PODCAST, a society show with 29 episodes published.
In this episode, we sit down with Gideon from Judges Rescue , an anti-human trafficking nonprofit dedicated to rescuing victims of sex trafficking and supporting their path to recovery. Operating across the United States
In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Reed — a former volunteer with the Ukrainian International Legion, U.S. Army Iraq veteran, private military contractor, mixed martial artist, and writer. Benjamin shares stories
Today we are joined by Alan Chiasson and Edward Ford, co-authors of "Postcards Through Hell", which documents the exploits of a team of private security contractors who are recruited to Afghanistan, working high-risk con
Operation Gideon, a failed coup attempt that began on or around May 3, 2020, which consisted of an attempted seaborne insertion of foreign mercenaries near the city of Vargas to “capture/detain/remove Venezuelan Presiden
In this episode, we speak with Tim Foley, a U.S. Army veteran and the founder of Arizona Border Recon. Tim discusses how his team conducts intelligence gathering and reconnaissance on Mexican cartel activity along the Un
Today’s guest is Evan Ratliff, an American journalist, author, and podcast host known for his deep investigative reporting. Ratliff has contributed to major publications including Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The N
It's Morgan Lerette's third appearance on Merc Works Podcast. He shares his insight on PMC activities taking place across Haiti, Gaza, DRC, and Ukraine. @BlackWaterDude1 @Private_Military_News
Today we speak with Soldier of Fortune Magazine contributor and U.S. Army veteran Heath Hansen. Heath details his work writing about Mexico cartel activity on the U.S./Mexico border. Show sponsors: www.buckleytraditions.
We discuss the many wars of Fredrick Russell Burnham with Steve Kemper, the author of "A Splendid Savage." https://www.stevekemper.net/ Show sponsors: https://www.buckleytraditions.com https://knuckledraggershair.com
Today, we hear a retelling of the adventures of Mike Hoare from his son, Chris Hoare, author of Mad Mike Hoare, The Legend. These exploits span his service in Burma and India during World War II, his leadership of mercen
For episode 019 we speak with Soldier of Fortune Magazine's owner and editor, Susan Katz-Keating. We discuss the origin of SOF Magazine and where it is headed. www.sofmag.com Facebook: Soldier of Fortune Magazine X: @sof
Today we are joined by Dagen Van Oosten, a former USMC Scout Sniper, CIA contractor, co-founder of Nomadic Research and founder of Ten22Fifty. Show sponsors: www.buckleytraditions.com and www.knuckledraggershair.com IG @
We discuss the whereabouts of Troy Hargett after he joined the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine in 2024. Any information about Troy can be forwarded to TroyInUkaraine@yahoo.com IG @merc_works_podcast X @me
"I could never work at a bank because I would rob it." For episode 15 we discuss the complicated life of Ross Roggio, an arms dealer, grifter, U.S. Army veteran, and convicted torturer. Sponsored by www.buckleytraditions
Episode 016 is with Gregory Michael Budd, the author of "Sunday, Bloody Sunday: A Soldier's War in Northern Ireland, Rhodesia, Mozambique, and Iraq." Budd tells the amazing story of his friend Jake Harper-Ronald, who ser
We speak with Macer Gifford, the author or "Fighting Evil." He's a former UK currency trader, who joined the Kurdish YPG in Syria to fight ISIS, and later joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a foreign volunteer. Macer c
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Today we discuss the life and legal woes of former USMC fighter pilot and former U.S. citizen Daniel Duggan. Duggan is accused of providing military training to a foreign adversary and is fighting extradition to the U.S.
Today we speak with writer, journalist, and teacher, Johnny Dwyer, the author of "American Warlord," which details the relationship between former Liberian President Charles Taylor and his son, turned convicted torturer,
Tim Foley
Assistant Superintendent · Building and Realty Institute
1 appearance on this show
Evan Ratliff
investigative journalist, author, podcast host, entrepreneur
1 appearance on this show
Morgan Lerette
former U.S. Army soldier, Blackwater contractor, author of Guns, Girls, and Greed · Blackwater
2 appearances on this show
William Morgan
Dr. · Buoyant
1 appearance on this show
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MERC WORKS PODCAST is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 29 episodes.
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