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In this candid interview, a former contractor shares insights on Middle East security, drone attacks, U.S. foreign policy, and the importance of perspective and critical thinking in understanding global conflicts.

Topics discussed:

• U.S. embassy in Iraq and security measures
• Drone attack incident and implications
• Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
• The role of intelligence and misinformation
• The importance of perspective and critical thinking in understanding conflicts
  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cowboys, Not Eggheads
00:51 Ben Collins' Return from Iraq
02:41 Life Inside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq
05:27 Drone Attack Experience
10:43 The Aftermath of the Drone Attack
14:28 Security and Safety in Iraq
19:11 Traveling from Iraq to Jordan
22:36 Jordan: A Complex Ally
27:32 The U.S. and Israel: Strategic Alliances
32:13 Military Engagement: A Necessary Evil?
47:30 Resilience and Preparedness: America's Strengths
53:38 Cultural Perspectives: Understanding Global Dynamics

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The Truman Show (Re-Release) — Fear, Truth, and the World We Think We’re Living In

What if the world you’re living in… isn’t as real as you think?

In this re-release of one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on Cowboys Not Eggheads, we use The Truman Show as a jumping-off point to wrestle with something much bigger: fear, truth, media, and the uncomfortable question of whether we’re actually seeking reality—or just comfort.

This wasn’t a scripted episode. No outline. No guardrails. Just three guys—Sam, Jeremy Aspen, and Tom Becka—pushing on ideas, challenging each other, and following the conversation wherever it led. And that’s exactly what makes it worth revisiting.

We get into:

• Why fear can both protect you and control you
• Whether “your truth” is real—or just your perspective
• How media and culture shape what we believe is reality
• The difference between cowboys and eggheads—and why you might need both
• And ultimately… who you trust when it actually matters

This episode didn’t blow up the first time around—but not every conversation is built for the masses. Some are built for people willing to think a little deeper.

So here it is again.

At some point, like Truman, you have to decide:
Are you staying where it’s comfortable… or stepping into the unknown?

Hope isn't a strategy!

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In this episode, Brandon Day shares his transformative journey from a championship athlete to a high-performance coach specializing in applied neuroscience and flow state training. Discover how understanding pain, the nervous system, and flow can unlock new levels of physical and mental performance.

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