The Debrief with Jon Becker

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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. 


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Recent Reviews
  • Rc cola 2001
    So soft. Don’t waste your time.
    No need to explain further. Extremely boring and zero fun at parties.
  • J2004M
    Great Podcast
    This is a great podcast. He takes time to talk with people from around the tactical community about topics we wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to hear about.
  • SierraZero15
    Giving into the woke mob
    First of all the incident with Breonna Taylor was not performed as a “dynamic entry”. It was not the SWAT Team either, it was a group of NARC detectives. For once get all of your facts straight. Go back and look at the case and the officer’s testimony. They announced, waited, breached, waited at the door confronted the suspect at the end of the hall from outside the doorway threshold and the officer was shot. The officers then shot an extremely high number of rounds into the hallway killing Breonna Taylor. Then another NARC detective just ran into the parking lot indiscriminately firing into the structure. Again no “dynamic entry” involved in it. Poor training and execution lead to this tragedy, not performing a “dynamic entry”. Another example of you all “cherry picking” an incident to somehow substantiate your position and you still get it wrong. In the end it sounds like two guys that enjoyed it while it lasted and now they need this check from the NTOA and special interest groups and they are down with the narrative. Good grief guys, you can do better.
  • dogedogedogerobin
    Great source for after action reports
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    Jon Goes Deep into Needed Conversations
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    Not Just for Tactical Officers
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  • Jim Leonard
    Sid #1
    Amazing interview. Sid was very helpful to me over many years. He always had time when I called. Looking forward to listening to part 2. God bless Sid and his family. Very grateful for this podcast. Jim, CHP, Ret.
  • Pat McGee
    Love the interviews
    it’s great to listen to long form interviews and get to know the guest. First episode, nice to get to know Sid. Looking forward to hearing more guests reveal what goes on behind the curtain in this industry.
  • Branfrancisco
    Anticipating the reveal !
    I haven’t been this excited for a podcast premiere in years! Send it !!!
  • amzing days
    Excited for the show!
    As a business owner and leader I am looking forward to hearing leadership lessons from tactical operators
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