Ever wondered what it’s like to serve in Canada’s most elite military unit? In this gripping episode, we go deep with Brian Isted, a former Canadian Army captain and member of JTF2—Canada’s top-tier special forces—on his path from a troubled youth to covert operations overseas.
Hosted by: Jim Lang
Guest: Brian Isted – Former Canadian Army Captain, JTF2 Operator, Intelligence Officer
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Brian turned early setbacks into a military career
• The untold story of Canada’s presence in Iraq
• Shocking insights from Canadian intelligence and close protection work
• What it takes to join JTF2 and operate at the highest level
• Eye-opening details on military corruption, waste, and secrecy
 
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Ex-Military Member Brian Isted on His Journey to the Canadian(00:05:53) - JTF2 officer on his path to Top Secret(00:08:32) - Top Army Officer on Corruption in Iraq(00:14:53) - JTF2 Operators Get Fit(00:18:34) - Physical Exercises During Selection(00:20:30) - No More Trials: My Attempt to Graduate from SOAC Training(00:24:16) - Indigenous People on COVID Vaccine(00:30:23) - Side effects of Bb12 in the Army(00:33:00) - Blood clot in my leg during training(00:38:52) - Military veteran medically released from PTSD(00:39:37) - Military Veteran on Long Covid Vaccine(00:42:03) - Rules for Tier 1 Operators(00:46:05) - Boskoe on the Canadian Military(00:50:55) - Private Military Quarters in Greece(00:51:30) - Are NATO Forces Prepared for Drone Warfare?(00:55:40) - Dispatches from the Canadian Military(01:00:21) - How Much Top Cover Can the Sergeant Majors Provide For Their Soldiers(01:04:01) - Veteran on Canada's health care system

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