The Debrief with Jon Becker

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Jon Becker Visit website › Government · EN · 102 episodes · latest 2026-11-11

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The Debrief with Jon Becker is a no-holds-barred conversational podcast on the leadership principles that govern the world’s elite tactical units. Featuring top military and law enforcement unit commanders from some of the most high-stakes fields, this podcast examines how to form and lead a highly effective team. After four decades spent working in tandem with top law enforcement and military units, Jon has gained invaluable lessons in leadership, teamwork, communication, and training. Now, he is sharing these lessons through conversations with some of these amazing team leaders. The goal of the show is to make us all better leaders, thinkers, and people. In each episode, The Debrief shares lessons in decision-making, training, personnel selection, and perseverance that apply to people from all walks of life. Our host Jon Becker, is an expert in tactical equipment; working with some of the world’s top-performing teams. The Debrief is Jon’s payback to the community, units, and leaders who trained him and helped make AARDVARK a success. With this show, Jon invites listeners to benefit from the same insights and stories that have shaped his career and how he views leadership. Learn more at thedebrief.live

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Understanding Operator Syndrome

2026-11-11 · 1 hr 18 min · Season 8, episode 4

Dr. Chris Frueh joins Jon Becker to unpack "Operator Syndrome" — the term he coined to describe the cluster of medical, psychological, and social injuries common among special operators, military veterans, and first…
HRT of a Toddler With Port and Cover Tactics

2026-10-14 · 56 min · Season 8, episode 2

On July 19, 2024, Orange County, Florida deputies responded to a domestic shooting where a woman escaped with 16 stab and gunshot wounds, leaving behind her three-year-old daughter with the armed suspect still inside.…
Current Threats to Tactical Units & Less Lethal Evolution

2026-09-17 · 1 hr 45 min · Episode 74

Steve Ijames has spent over four decades shaping how American law enforcement approaches force—less lethal and otherwise. From building Springfield PD's tactical team from scratch in 1988 to authoring IACP model…
Protecting Your Brain From Blast Injury

2026-04-29 · 1 hr 33 min · Season 7, episode 73

In this critical episode, Jon Becker examines the hidden epidemic of blast-induced brain injuries affecting tactical operators, breachers, and military personnel. Following groundbreaking New York Times reporting that…
Culture First Leadership

2026-04-01 · 1 hr 16 min · Episode 94

In this special episode, Jon Becker turns the tables and becomes the guest on his own show to discuss his new book "Culture First: Nine Leadership Practices That Build Elite Teams." Drawing from four decades of working…
Hostage Rescue with IED Threat

2026-03-18 · 1 hr 23 min · Episode 92

In this gripping episode, Jon Becker sits down with Greg Roy to dissect a complex hostage rescue operation that began as a planned home invasion at 2:30 AM. Roy walks through the tactical response when an ex-boyfriend…
DME-11 - HR with IEDs

2026-03-18 · 14 min · Episode 93

DME-11 - HR with IEDs
K9/SWAT Integration with LASD-SEB

2026-02-25 · 1 hr 33 min · Episode 91

Canine integration into SWAT operations has evolved significantly, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau leading the charge since the 1990s. In this episode, Jon sits down with John…
Taking Down a Serial Killer

2026-02-11 · 1 hr 23 min · Episode 89

On June 14, 2020, Butte County Sheriff's SWAT team executed what seemed like a routine arrest warrant for an arson suspect on a remote mountain property. Using night vision for covert reconnaissance, the team discovered…
DME010 - Arrest Warrant for Murder Suspect on Mountain Compound

2026-02-11 · 19 min · Episode 90

DME010 - Arrest Warrant for Murder Suspect on Mountain Compound

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Oldest episode in feed: 05/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
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