EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
A national security podcast analyzing global conflicts and intelligence matters with a panel of former special operations and CIA professionals.
This is a roundtable for national security veterans to candidly analyze foreign policy and intelligence news, particularly concerning Iran and the Middle East. The show operates as a sister program to 'The Team House' podcast, sharing its feed and hosts. It moves between panel discussions breaking down current events and deep-dive interviews with experts on specific topics like digital surveillance or covert operations.
“Unlike many news analysis shows, the conversation is driven by the hosts' and guests' direct operational experience in intelligence and special operations, providing a level of detail and skepticism not found in mainstream commentary.”
Who hosts this show
From the producers of "The Team House," this podcast offers insider analysis of geopolitical events. It is primarily hosted by former Army Ranger and journalist Jack Murphy, who facilitates discussions with a core group of experts. These regulars include Mick Mulroy, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and retired CIA officer, and Andy Milburn, a retired Marine Corps special operations colonel. The show alternates between panel discussions on breaking news and one-on-one interviews with subject matter experts.
Credentials & credits
- Jack Murphy: Former Army Ranger (3rd Ranger Battalion) and Green Beret (5th Special Forces Group), investigative journalist.
- Mick Mulroy: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer, retired U.S. Marine.
- Andy Milburn: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, former commander of the Marine Raider Regiment, former Chief of Staff of Special Operations Command, Central (SOCCENT).
- Jason Lyons: Former CIA Intelligence Officer and U.S. Marine.
- Jonathan Hackett: Retired U.S. Marine interrogator and special operations capabilities specialist, author on irregular warfare.
Other ventures
- The Team House (parent podcast)
- Mick Mulroy: Co-founder of the Lobo Institute, ABC News National Security Analyst.
- Andy Milburn: Author of 'When the Tempest Gathers', co-host of MWI's 'Irregular War Podcast'.
- Jack Murphy: Author and investigative journalist (The Highside, SOFREP).
- Jonathan Hackett: Author ('Theory of Irregular War'), Senior Editor at the Irregular Warfare Initiative.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Iran’s Trump Card: HormuzJun 21, 2026 · 1h 16m
- 02Deal with Iran in 24 hours?Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 03Your Phone is Targeting YouJun 10, 2026 · 58 min
- 04Iran War, Israeli Spying, and the ODNI ShakeupJun 7, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 05Is Regime Change the Answer in Iran?Jun 4, 2026 · 53 min
- 06CIA Officer Busted With $40 Million in Gold BarsMay 31, 2026 · 1h 08m
- 07Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover MissionsMay 27, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 08Iran–US Ceasefire Deal: Is It Legit?May 24, 2026 · 1h 05m
Notable episodes
- 01Your Phone is Targeting You
A deep-dive interview explaining how commercial data creates major security risks, demonstrating the show's focus on the intersection of technology and tradecraft.
- 02Iran’s Trump Card: Hormuz
A representative example of the show's panel format, featuring multiple former intelligence and military experts debating the strategic implications of a major geopolitical event.
- 03Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover Missions
This episode, featuring journalist Sean Naylor, highlights the show's access to experts who can discuss the hidden history of U.S. special operations.
What you'll be asked on this show
When conducting interviews, the host (Jack Murphy) begins with a broad, open-ended question that allows the guest to establish their own expertise and background. He frequently asks direct, clarifying questions to verify news reports or understand the specific mechanics and legality of a process. He will often paraphrase a guest's complex points to confirm his understanding and ensure the audience can follow the technical details.
The show has two formats: multi-expert panel discussions and single-guest interviews. The main host, Jack Murphy, frames the topic with a detailed summary before facilitating a candid, often informal, debate among the panelists or guiding a guest through their expertise.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How would you describe the work you did with a specific unit like tier-one or an agency?”
The host often opens by letting the guest define their own expertise and background.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Is it factual that [specific news report or event] actually happened the way it was reported?”
This is used to ground the conversation and challenge public narratives with insider knowledge.
process
6- Q.01
“How exactly does an adversary exploit something like commercial data?”
A typical follow-up question to get into the specific mechanics of a threat or tactic.
- Q.02
“Is it legal to just buy this kind of data, or is it a gray area?”
The host frequently probes the legal and regulatory boundaries of the topics discussed.
- Q.03
“Can you give us the lay of the land of what the points of this deal are?”
Used at the start of panel discussions to have an expert break down the core facts of a topic.
- Q.04
“Do you think [a specific country or group] is going to be included in this deal?”
This question serves to explore the scope and potential blind spots in a geopolitical agreement.
- Q.05
“To start, what are you thinking and what are you tracking on this?”
A general opening for panel discussions, inviting the experts to share their initial analysis.
- Q.06
“Can an entity like a credit bureau just sell that information without issue?”
A clarifying question to understand the role of specific commercial entities in the data market.
future
1- Q.01
“Can the US government do anything to reel this in, or is it just the free market?”
This question explores potential policy solutions after the scope of a problem has been established.
money
1- Q.01
“Why is a country like the UAE so willing to pay billions for this?”
The host asks this to understand the financial motivations of state actors.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically former military (often special operations), intelligence officers, or national security journalists who can provide firsthand accounts or deep subject matter expertise on tradecraft and conflict.
- Mike Yeagleyon Your Phone is Targeting You
- Mike Tayloron Is Regime Change the Answer in Iran?
- Sean Nayloron Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover Missions
- Zach Dorfmanon Inside JSOC’s Most Secretive Undercover Missions
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include direct-to-consumer brands like GhostBed and the show's own Patreon community, suggesting a revenue model based on direct-response advertising and audience support.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the main host?
- The primary host is Jack Murphy, a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and investigative journalist. The show's description self-deprecatingly refers to him as "some idiot."
- What is the show's format?
- It alternates between two main formats: roundtable discussions with a panel of national security experts and one-on-one interviews with a single guest.
- Is this the same as 'The Team House' podcast?
- 'Eyes on Geopolitics' is a sister show to 'The Team House,' focused specifically on current geopolitical events. It is hosted by the same team and often appears in the same podcast feed.
- Who are the other hosts?
- The show features a regular panel of experts, including former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Mick Mulroy, retired Marine Colonel Andy Milburn, and former CIA officer Jason Lyons.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube on the 'EYES ON GEOPOLITICS' channel and on all major podcast platforms through 'The Team House' feed.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]The Team House on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [02]Mick Mulroy Biography - U.S. Department of Defensedefense.gov
- [03]Mick Mulroy Biography - Middle East Institutemei.edu
- [04]Andrew Milburn Biography - BookTribbooktrib.com
- [05]Jack Murphy Profile - Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [06]Jason Lyons, former CIA Intelligence Officer & Marine - Battleline Podcastyoutube.com
- [07]Jonathan Hackett Biography - Irregular Warfare Initiativeirregularwarfare.org
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