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Tier1 Podcast

Brent Tucker

Hosted by former Delta Force Operator, Brent Tucker, Tier1 Podcast delivers firsthand insight into elite missions, leadership under pressure, and the realities of service. Each episode features in-depth conversations with special operations veterans, first responders, and top-tier individuals operating at the highest levels within their respective fields, breaking down historic operations, global events, and real-world decision making with clarity and credibility.

Producer, Drew Tucker

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  • 46 episodes
  • a few times a week
  • Avg 2 hr 23 min
  • English

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  • Yesterday · 3 hr 40 min

    Special Forces History with Jack Murphy | Tier1 Live

    Jack Murphy is an Army Special Operations veteran who served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant in 5th Special Forces Group, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since leaving the military, he’s broken stories on defense and special operations topics around the world as an investigative journalist, co-founded the website SOFREP, wrote four military fiction novels and a memoir, and now writes for Connecting Vets and hosts the podcast The Team House. He nearly died in uniform, has been smuggled across international borders, was detained by a foreign intelligence service, met Bashar al-Asad in Syria, and more. Sponsors https://www.ethosandore.com - 15 percent off TIER1 Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop get 15% off with promo code Tier1 Human Performance TRT https://hp-trt.com get 20% off with promo code Tier1 Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • Monday · 2 hr 20 min

    Bob Keller- Ranger, Green Beret, Delta Force | Tier1 Podcast

    Our one year anniversary! We wanted to do something special and we did just that! Brent Tucker sits down with Special Operations veteran Bob Keller, a man whose military career took him through some of the most elite fighting units in the United States military. From the demanding world of Army Rangers and Special Forces to the highest levels of counterterrorism and special operations with Delta Force, Keller brings a rare perspective on what it takes to operate among America's most elite warriors. We explore the mindset, discipline, training, and brotherhood that define the Special Operations community, along with the lessons learned through a lifetime of accomplishments including: Ranger School, Special Forces, Dive School, HALO School and many combat tours. And we're not just sitting behind microphones. We take the conversation to the shooting range, where experience, skill, and real-world training come together. Three elite units. One extraordinary career. No nonsense. This is the TIER-1 Podcast — where experience speaks louder than reputation. SUBSCRIBE for unfiltered conversations with the warriors, leaders, and individuals who have lived extraordinary lives. #Tier1Podcast #DeltaForce #GreenBerets #ArmyRangers #SpecialForces #SpecialOperations #MilitaryPodcast #USArmy #tier1 Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 30 · 2 hr 25 min

    Halloween Episode | Tier1 Live

    The boys dress up and talk all things halloween from old to new annnnd dress up for the occasion ofcourse! Sponsors https://www.ethosandore.com - 15 percent off TIER1 Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 26 · 2 hr 7 min

    You think you know what PJs do? Think again! |Tier1 Podcast

    Brent Tucker sits down with Aaron Love, a retired Air Force Pararescue Operator with over 20 years of service, opens up his time in the PJ pipeline, earning his beret, and his first high-stakes rescue — hoisting a dying sailor off a supertanker in the North Sea. In this episode he breaks down the 91% attrition rate, the brutal multi-year training pipeline, working alongside elite international operators, and how he’s now training the next generation through Ones Ready and the Operator Training Summit. Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 22 · 3 hr 10 min

    Air Force PJ Aaron Love | Tier1 Live

    Brent Tucker welcomes Aaron Love, a retired Air Force Para Rescue Operator with over 20 years of service. So gather around Patriots and get to the team room for another great live full of your questions! Sponsors https://www.ethosandore.com - 15 percent off TIER1 Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 19 · 1 hr 22 min

    Green Beret 18D: Best Tactical Medics? | Tier1 Podcast

    Where do American Special Operations turn to produce medics for them? The SOCM course lead by the United States Army Special Forces (the Green Berets). The future Green Beret students of this course stay for the long version when the others leave. Find out what makes the 18D the best tactical medic on the world. Besides being one of the worlds greatest tactical medics Kris has written a book on what he calls Post Traumatic Strength and currently continues to serve in medical field treating people with PTSD in a holistic way from Ketamine Treatments, Hormone Therapy, Psych Therapy and so much more. Contact him through his website below if you have any questions! Grab a copy of Kris's book here! amazon- https://a.co/d/00vVLEIW or Kris's website- https://jpts.life/about.html Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 15 · 2 hr 38 min

    PTSD: A Real Conversation | Tier1 Live

    Brent Tucker welcomes his old friend Kris Hasenauer. Kris is a former 18D and Special Forces PA. He recently wrote a book, A Journey To Post-Traumatic Strength. He sits down with Brent and answers tough questions from you the viewers on this Wednesday night live! https://a.co/d/00vVLEIW Sponsors https://www.ethosandore.com - 15 percent off TIER1 Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 12 · 1 hr 34 min

    Fighting to Survive with Jay Wadsworth | Tier1 Podcast

    Jay Wadsworth with Effective Fitness Combatives sits down with Brent Tucker to talk about the current state of police training and the importance of quality combative training. Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 8 · 2 hr 21 min

    TIm Kennedy Shot in Africa | Tier1 Live

    Sponsors https://www.ethosandore.com - 15 percent off TIER1 Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • October 5 · 2 hr 52 min

    Navy SEAL Framed For Murder | Tier1 Podcast

    Dusty Turner was granted parole in January 2026 after spending more than 30 years behind bars for a murder he has always maintained he did not commit. Growing up in a military family, Dusty achieved his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL at just 19 years old and joined SEAL Team 4 in Virginia. But in 1995, one night in Virginia Beach changed the course of his life forever, setting off a chain of events that would take him from one of the most elite military units in the world to an 82-year sentence in Virginia state prison. More than three decades later, Dusty is finally out and telling the complete story of what happened that night, the decisions that followed, the evidence that emerged years later, his fight for freedom, and what it feels like to rebuild his life after losing more than 30 years behind bars. To learn more about Dusty’s case, watch the 2015 documentary, Target of Opportunity, and follow Dusty’s official social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/freedustyturner To learn more about Dusty’s work as an Ambassador for Veterans Healing Veterans From the Inside Out, and to support its programs helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated veterans heal, rebuild, and move forward: https://linktr.ee/VHVFTIO Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 28 · 3 hr 13 min

    Operation Red Wings, Fact or Fiction | Tier1 Podcast

    Former Delta Force Operator Brent Tucker sits down with investigative journalist Ross Schneiderman to take a deep dive into Operation Red Wings and the story that became Lone Survivor. Ross spent years investigating the mission, interviewing more than 100 people connected to it and reviewing official documents, mission records and other primary-source material. He brought that research with him. Could Operation Red Wings have been prevented? What warnings were raised before the mission? How accurate is the story most of us know? And what does newly examined evidence tell us about what actually happened on that mountain? Brent and Ross walk through the mission from planning and insertion to the compromised reconnaissance team, the firefight, the rescue attempt, Marcus Luttrell’s survival and evidence discovered afterward. More than 20 years later, there are still questions about Operation Red Wings. This episode takes a hard look at the evidence behind them. Watch the full episode and decide for yourself. For more of Ross' work see: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/03/20/operation-red-wings-lone-survivor-luttrell-00833548?nid=0000018f-3124-de07-a98f-3be4d1400000&nname=politico-toplines&nrid=ed269508-603a-435c-bde5-ae05cee015ec https://www.newsweek.com/2016/05/20/mohammad-gulab-marcus-luttrell-navy-seal-lone-survivor-operation-red-wings-458139.html https://www.hearourheroes.com https://www.opredwings.com https://www.keepsakebluefoundation.org https://www.worldvoiceproject.org https://youtube.com/@ceremony_tv?si=EGf8A6usILVqMXAa Ross can be reached at rmschneiderman@protonmail.com Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 26 · 3 hr 12 min

    Roberts Ridge & Operation Red Wings, The Unfiltered Truth | Tier1 Podcast

    Ross Schneiderman is an investigative reporter that did a deep dive into Operation Red Wings and challenges the Navy's story about what happened on the mountain that day. With the Andy Stumpfs latest episode on Roberts Ridge that debate has resurfaced, Brent Tucker addresses this head on. Tune in and enjoy! #deltaforce #armyrangers #navyseals #airforce Sponsors Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 21 · 2 hr 44 min

    Dogs Of War | Tier1 Podcast

    Former Green Beret and Delta Force operator Brent Tucker sits down with former 75th Ranger Regiment member Trent McDonald, who spent 9½ years in the Regiment and completed eight combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. At the center of Trent’s story are two extraordinary military working dogs: Benno and Layka. Benno went from nearly being written off as untrainable to becoming Trent’s trusted teammate in combat. After Benno was killed on his eighth deployment, Layka became the next chapter of Trent’s remarkable journey with military working dogs. This is a conversation about Rangers, war dogs, sacrifice, loyalty, and the bond between a handler and the dogs who serve beside them. #75thRangerRegiment #ArmyRangers #MilitaryWorkingDogs #Tier1Podcast Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 18 · 2 hr 27 min

    Ranger K9 Handler Trent McDonald |Tier1 Live

    Trent McDonald joins the team room on a Thursday night and sits down with Brent Tucker. Trent served with the 75th Ranger Regiment . His dog Benno has seen and done things most soldiers have not, tune in and hear the story! Sponsors Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 14 · 1 hr 37 min

    The Last Deployment: Afghanistan Pullout | Tier1 Podcast

    Chris Robinson sits down with Brent Tucker to share his research on the pullout of Afghanistan. Chris has interviewed high ranking officials as well as the men on the ground and had to carry out the impossible task. Join us and find out how this all transpired. https://thelastdeployment.org Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 7 · 1 hr 33 min

    Tier1 Operative to UFO Hunter | Tier1 Podcast

    Curt Mitchell sits down with Brent Tucker and talks about his career. Starting out in the 82nd Airborne Division and then to Special Forces, working as an ODA member and with the CIF company. He also worked with Tier1 units such as Delta and ISA. He also worked at SOCOM with the UAP/UFO Task Force, tasked with researching determining what they actually are. Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • September 3 · 2 hr 11 min

    Curt Mitchell Special Forces | Tier1 Podcast

    Join us as former Delta Force Operator Brent Tucker sits down with Curt Mitchell, who has an extensive special operations career, and talks all things special operations. Sponsors Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics https://patreon.com/tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • August 31 · 2 hr 55 min

    Tyler Grey Unfiltered | Tier1 Podcast

    Brent Tucker sits down with Tyler Grey and discusses his military career from Ranger Regiment to the Delta Force. They also talk about life in Hollywood and what's next for Tyler. Sponsors First Responders Coffee & Cask Company (FRCC) – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://frcc.shop Human Performance TRT – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://hp-trt.com Tasty Gains – 20 percent off with code TIER1 https://tastygains.com Brotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1 https://brotherhoodblades.com Cloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1 Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement training https://clouddefensive.com Venjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1 https://venjenz.com Support the Show Patreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kinetics / tier1podcast Official Tier1 Podcast Merchandise https://frcc.shop Support the Mission 50 for the Fallen https://50ftf.org

  • August 28 · 2 hr 34 min

    Tyler Grey Delta Force Operator-Actor from SEAL Team | Tier1 Live

    ormer Delta Force Operator and actor on the TV show Seal Team joins Brent Tucker and crew for a live show! Join us Wednesday Aug 26th and welcome to the team room!We're having a Tier1 Podcast Giveaway! Join our Patreon for your chance to win a custom G17 and support the podcast!SponsorsBrotherhood Blades – 10 percent off with code TIER1https://brotherhoodblades.comCloud Defensive – 30 percent off with code TIER1Cloud Defensive matches 15 percent of each purchase to donate to the C.A.T. II Foundation for law enforcement traininghttps://clouddefensive.comVenjenz – 15 percent off with code TIER1https://venjenz.comSupport the ShowPatreon, officially sponsored by Cobalt Kineticshttps://patreon.com/tier1podcastOfficial Tier1 Podcast Merchandisehttps://frcc.shopSupport the Mission50 for the Fallenhttps://50ftf.org

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