A 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air' Podcast
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During this season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. Lauren Carlstrom, the President of Oxygen Plus, and her guests, will offer a fresh perspective on age-old questions in a colorful, curious exploration of this thing called Life.
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A 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air' Podcast
Teaser for EP. 4: Ryan McBeth says"Consider the Military When it Comes to Advancing Your Life!"
On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how propaganda and disinformation spreads like the plague on social media, which social media platform he considers a “weapon system,” and why I don’t need to be so concerned about nuclear war! Ryan’s wisdom and expertise stems from his rich educational background in systems and cyber security, and his 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he served in two-overseas-deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman. A lover of life and ceasing the day, Ryan enjoys a choice cigar and fine whiskey as much as training for a marathon. Discover more about courage, truth, how to spot destructive lies in the minefield of social media, in this important episode of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.”
About Ryan McBeth:
Ryan McBeth is a multifaceted professional with expertise in intelligence analysis, software architecture, cybersecurity and content creation. A prominent figure on YouTube, Ryan shares his knowledge of military, intelligence and disinformation topics, offering valuable insights to his audience. He also serves as an intelligence consultant for NEWSMAX, lending his expertise on various national security matters. Additionally, Ryan collaborates with Veloxxity, focusing on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and information warfare strategies. Ryan also works for a company that develops AI-powered drones that deliver crucial whole blood to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in his role as the Director of Integration at Texas AeroMedLab, which is part of the University of Texas at Dallas. With two overseas deployments as an anti-armor and heavy weapons infantryman spanning 20 years, Ryan has contributed his skills to Accenture Federal Services, where he developed cutting-edge C4ISR software. To contribute to a better world, he believes “in creating dilemmas, not problems and fighting back with knowledge.” When not immersed in his professional endeavors, Ryan may be out running, swimming or cycling, or enjoying his humidor and whiskey library.
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If you are looking to have purpose in your life and actually make a difference, consider the military as a possibility. The military kind of made me what I am today. The reason I'm in this house is that I have a VA loan and with the VA loan I was able to get a house for no money down. The reason I have three degrees is that I got college through the military and if you're kind of on the fence about serving your country, take a look at it, Give it a shot, even if it's just the Coast Guard. And if you want to do your job every day, can't get any better than the Coast Guard. I spent 20 years as a heavy weapons anti-tank infantryman. Never fired a live round enemy tank, not once I wasn't in the initial invasion of Iraq, so I never had a chance to actually fire a missile at a tank. But in the Coast Guard you do your job every single day.
Speaker 1:If you're good with computers, look at the Space Force. If you're into logistics, or maybe if you want to fly. The Air Force has a huge problem with not having enough pilots and one of the reasons is that we cut a lot of planes because we started to move a little more toward drones. So the feeder system of pilots into the Air Force kind of slowed down and nowadays, heck, you join the Air Force, you become a pilot, do that for eight years, get out and now you're working at Southwest or at United and you're making pilot money. You can even stay in the reserves and still fly fighter planes or transports if that's what you want.
Speaker 1:If you want to have a lifetime brotherhood, look at the Marine Corps. If you actually genuinely, honest to God, want to see the world, like all those strange places like hey, I want to go to Taiwan, I want to go to the Philippines, I want to see exotic ports in Chile, Join the Navy. If you want to enjoy your weekends, join the Air Force. One thing I would leave your listeners with is consider the military as an option, especially when it comes to advancing your life.
