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Lance's Legion Podcast

Lance's Legion

In-depth military and strategic analysis.

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Thursday · 1 hr 25 min
POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- Hegemonic Empire, Hegemony and its relation to Economy of Force, Border Defense, Power Projection- Strategic Depth, Client States and Buffer States, the Use and Abuse of Hegemony- How Hegemonic states Territorialize, reading from Edward Luttwak- Using Rome as an educational paradigm for modern Hegemony today, Rome and AmericaFurther Reading:- "The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire" by Edward Luttwak Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
August 22 · 1 hr 1 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Continuation of a discussion on the Warrior Ethos in Myth and Religion - The immanent nature of Perennial Traditional Religion, Engaging with the Divine in Act, Pantheistic v Monotheistic worldview and worldfeeling, and Eliade- Remartialization Initiative by SecWar and the Army's emphasis on the "Warrior Ethos" - Advice to young warriorsFurther Reading:- The Sacred and The Profane, Mircea Eliade - The Myth of The Eternal Return, Mircea Eliade - The Poetic Edda, translated by Jackson Crawford Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance Legion DVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
August 17 · 1 hr 2 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with West Coast Platonist XSubstack- Introduction to WCP's thought and Towards and Ontological Politics, Origins and Inspiration- Centrality of Heidegger, Schmitt, Strauss- America's Dasein, its coming into being, its destiny as a civilization-people- Thoughts given to young academics, scholars, and philosophersLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
July 29 · 1 hr 57 min
POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- The Storm of a Nation's History- Progression of Regimes and it's Organic life cycle, the Possibility of Rebirth- Toynbee v. Spengler and the Aristotelian Cycle of Regimes (Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Tyranny) and the purpose of Tyranny- The present challenge of American/Western History, what causes it, how can we overcomeFurther Reading:- "A Study of History" by Arnold J. Toynbee - "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli- "The State of Exception" by Giorgio Agamben Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance Legion DVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
July 1 · 34 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Frontier Philosopher regarding his project and the Traditional American Ethos- Origins, adventures in Vietnam, Armenia, and Central Asia- His tour guide services in Central Asia where he takes Westerners to experience steppe life, wrestling, horse back riding/archery, and much moreLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
May 14 · 1 hr 18 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Adam Smith from M20C on "The Anduril Thesis" by Kyle Harrison and Sachin Maini- Palmer Luckey, Arsenal-1, Silicon Valley, Patriotic Captain of Industry- Dept. of War R&D, Cost Plus Acquisitions Contracting- Anduril's Philosophy, Cutting Edge Tech, Patriotic ValuesFurther Reading:- "The Kill Chain" by Christian Brose Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance Legion This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
May 2 · 1 hr 44 min
TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- Guided reading of Chapter 1 and 2 of MCDP 1-4 "Competing"- Discussion about War, Political Actor Competition, Game Theory, Narrative Formation- Continuum of Conflict, Forms of Competition, Era of Great Power Competition- Necessity of Self-Study PME for all citizens- Commandant's Reading List for Military EducationTransmission Notes: Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
April 20 · 1 hr 21 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with GildhelmXSubstack- Introduction into Vitalism as a Philosophical School- Application of the Biological Existential to Military Arts and Leadership- Intuition v. Rationalism, Cognition, Physiognomy, Graphology, IQ, Clausewitz's "Coup d'œil"Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
April 9 · 42 min
TECHNICA
Mission Plan:- Reading and Commentary re "The Campaign Ends at the Breach" article - Modern Breaching Operations and the Role of Engineer Capabilities- Offensive Operations in the Modern Battlespace overcoming prepared Peer Defenses- The importance of PME and continuous education in the Military VocationFurther Reading:- "Preliminary Lessons from Ukraine's Offensive Operations" Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance Legion (https://amazon.com/Caesar-Bellator-Lance-Legion/dp/1957583193/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NPIUXK2VO4AF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6OiQU7tqfJqveBDxasrdOg.oXdDZfPZg9tXmUum5zdBsPBi7uWTo8NNTnuS53LnqWc&dib_tag=se&keywords=caesar+bellator&qid=1719189563&sprefix=caesar+bellator%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1)DVX Publishing Company (https://www.dvxpublishingcompany.com/) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
March 29 · 2 hr 5 min
AGONIA
Mission Plan:- Readings from 1951 FM 22-10 US Army Manual "Leadership" Chapter 1- Discussions and personal illustrations, vignettes, and other commentary- The importance of PME (Professional Military Education), how to study, analysis mental models, active readingFurther Reading:- “FM 22-10: Leadership" by US Army Military Institute 1951 - "Infantry Attacks" by Gen. Erwin Rommel - "About Face" by Col. Hackworth Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
March 19 · 1 hr 42 min
TECHNICA
Mission Plan: * Historical evolution of military trends, their origins, and how to use military history to predict the martial reality of the future * Readings from “The Offensive” by Col. Sidorenko * Reflections of past martial-material developments, emerging trends and centers of gravity, my argument as to the next technological center of gravity to emerge in our time Further Reading: * “The Offensive” by Col. Sidorenko Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
February 13 · 1 hr 7 min
BRUTA HISTORIA
Mission Plan:- Discussion about the Combat Efficiency of the Imperial Japanese Military during the Showa Era- The Warrior Ethos and the utility of “Loving your Enemy” as a way conquering him- General historical analysis of early 20th Century Geopolitics, the state of the Soviet Military during the 1930’s, American foreign aidLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
January 21 · 1 hr 17 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan:- Discussion with Lyss P. Hacker (@endofthecycle)- A general overview of Evola- The Metaphysics of War and Spirituality of War in the Modern AgeLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
POLITEIA
Mission Plan:- The Military World Games v. Fake and Gay “Olympics” and “Professional Sports”- The purpose of sports, Military Training, the Greek Agon- Culture and the caustic effect of Rationalism on us- Active Justice v. Rationality- Agonal vision of life, attitudes, which will cause our cultural flourishingFurther Reading:”Agon in Nietzsche” by Yunus TuncelLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan- Interview with Mishima Head- GWOT Experience, first two patrols, surrealism and tragedy- Experience of fighting in Afghanistan- Cycling back home after the tours- Message of how to adjust and how to go forward and win at lifeLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 15, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
COMMANDER'S TENT
Mission Plan:- Discussion on Modern State Competition, 4/5Gen Warfare- The elements of state power (economic, military, organizational, cultural/ideological, technological)- The Second Nagorno-Karabakh War (X thread embedded)- Ernst Nolte and the Metapolitical phenomenon- The evolution of the state through time responding to the physical and ideal challenges- My solution to the challenges the West faces todayFurther Reading:- 7 Seconds to Die: A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting- “Russian Hybrid War” article by ISWLogistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 5, 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
AGONIA
Mission Plan:- “Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy” by Dr. Costin Alamariu- Callicles, Socrates, and the secret intention of Plato- Overcoming the nomos, molding your own Politeia- The Peloponnesian War- The power of speech and force in the politicalFurther Reading:- “The City and Man” by Leo Strauss- “A New History of the Peloponnesian War” by Donald Kagan- “Coup d’Etat: A Practical Handbook” by Edward Luttwak Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 28, 2025 · 2 hr 11 min
AGONIA
Mission Plan: - “Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy” by Dr. Costin Alamariu- The interrelationship between Philosophy and “Tyranny” - Covert teaching of Tyranny in Plato’s Political Philosophy - The Origin of Culture - Plato, Pindar, and the Homeric Ethos Further Reading: - “The City and Man” by Leo Strauss Logistics:My Book “Caesar Bellator” by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Sep 16, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
WAR ROOM
Mission Plan: - Discussion of Patrick Saltykov's Essay "Radical Aesthetics" - Developing ideas of Being versus Becoming, Eros, and Radical Aesthetics - Plato v. Aristotle, Monotheistic v. Pantheistic Philosophy, Purpose and Meaning over mere Utility and Comfort Further Reading: - "Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy" by Dr. Costin AlamariuLogistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe
Aug 17, 2025 · 59 min
POLITEIA
Mission Plan: - Discussion on the elements and meaning of "Power" in the Political - Readings from Galbraith's "The Anatomy of Power" - Sources (Personality, Organization, Property) and Mechanisms (Condign, Compensatory, Conditioned) of Power - Why Power: NON SIBI, SED PATRIA. - Contemporary examples of power formations using ex-Soviet States historical experience Further Reading: The Anatomy of Power" by John Kenneth Galbraith Logistics:My Book "Caesar Bellator" by Lance LegionDVX Publishing Company This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lanceslegion.substack.com/subscribe

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