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The Jedburgh Podcast

The Jedburgh Podcast

De: Fran Racioppi
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The Jedburgh Podcast empowers leaders to achieve success on their journey to transform themselves and their organizations. Creator, Host and Special Forces Green Beret Fran Racioppi interviews the world’s most prominent visionaries, drivers of change, and those dedicated to winning.


Each episode is an in-depth discussion with trailblazers who’ve earned success through a dedication to talent development, preparation, introspection, and the drive to get things done. Our conversation will empower listeners to define success and operate at an elite level, regardless of the task at hand.


In May 1943 the Allied Forces determined a new type of leader was required to win World War II. Operation Jedburgh parachuted three-man teams deep behind enemy lines to win no matter the challenge. Jedburghs lived by the mantra “how you prepare today, determines success tomorrow.” Today's leaders are no different.


Fran speaks with leaders in public service, business, athletics, and academics about their personal leadership stories of success, failure, and the road to continuous improvement. Our discussions focus on the character traits of elite performance used by Special Operations Forces to recruit, assess, select and retain elite performers. Through this lens, we show listeners that success in any field must be earned every day.


We strive for each listener to take valuable lessons learned and concrete action steps to improve themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Although developed and used by US Special Operations Forces, these characteristics are inherently applicable to building resilient and successful organizations in any sector or industry, as well as in the betterment of our personal and professional lives.


The Nine Characteristics of Elite Performance:

-Drive: Growth mindset, be better than yesterday, continuous self-improvement

-Resiliency: Perseverance in the face of challenges

-Adaptability: Adjust one’s behavior to the situation

-Humility: Recognize that you do not have all the answers; a willing learner maintains accurate self-awareness

-Integrity: Understand what is legal and correct and align actions and words to both

-Effective Intelligence: apply one’s experience and knowledge to the situation

-Team Ability: Prioritize organizational needs ahead of oneself, work as a cohesive unit

-Curiosity: Exploring the unknown, questioning the status quo in pursuit of better

-Emotional Strength: Emotional control in stressful situations brings calm to chaos


Fran Racioppi is the Founder & CEO of FRsix where he leads operations in critical infrastructure projects. He served 13 years in the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. Fran is passionate about building the world's best leaders and the impact our special operators have in service and beyond. He holds a BA from Boston University in Broadcast Journalism and an MBA from NYU Stern, as well as the security industry's highest accreditation as a Certified Protection Professional.


The Jedburgh Podcast is an official program of the Green Beret Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to supporting U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers and their families. The Foundation provides emergency and ongoing support across five pillars: Casualty Support, Health and Wellness, Transition, Family Support, and Gold Star and Surviving Families. Learn more at https://greenberetfoundation.org/the-jedburgh-podcast/.


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  • #192: SSG Alex Viola Memorial Car Show - Gold Star Father Frank Viola

    #192: SSG Alex Viola Memorial Car Show - Gold Star Father Frank Viola
    Mar 31 2026

    Cars aren’t just a mode of transportation. They’re a passion. An image. A lifestyle. For many families, they are the bond that brings together father and son. For Frank Viola, cars are the legacy of his son, Green Beret SSG Alex Viola.


    Alex graduated as a Green Beret in 2011 and then went on to get his Combat Dive Certification. In September 2013, his team deployed to Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom. On November 17, 2013 Alex lost his life to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while on dismounted patrol.


    After the loss of their son, Frank and his family faced the unimaginable challenge of how to move forward. The answer came from something Alex loved deeply: cars. Alex was a true car guy, and restoring vehicles with his dad was one of the ways they spent time together.


    What began as a simple idea to honor Alex’s memory turned into the SSG Alex Viola Memorial Car Show. The first event was held in freezing weather with modest expectations, but the community showed up, raising twenty thousand dollars that first year alone.


    Today the event has grown into something far greater than anyone imagined. Nearly four hundred cars fill the lot each year, and the show has raised nearly seven hundred thousand dollars to support charitable causes, including the families of Green Berets through the Green Beret Foundation.


    Host Fran Racioppi sits down with Frank Viola to share how this fundraiser is more than impressive horsepower and jaw-dropping donations. It’s a powerful story of resilience, community, and how one family's determination not only honors a fallen hero but has also remarkably reunited their own distant family members and created a new, unbreakable bond with Alex’s former Green Beret teammates.


    Highlights

    • 0:00 Introduction
    • 1:57 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast
    • 2:22 Who was SSG Alex Viola?
    • 6:11 Why a Car Show?
    • 10:05 How loss brought the family together
    • 12:34 Alex’s Team
    • 16:03 The 2025 Show
    • 17:02 Working with the Foundations
    • 18:36 Advice for Future Green Berets


    Quotes

    • “Alex was a father’s dream of a son.”
    • “His whole thing was to be out there in the ditches with the guys.”
    • “Alex was a car guy.”
    • “In a million years, we never expected anything like it.”
    • “We have a goal of reaching $1,000,000 in donations.”
    • “There’s been some of my cousins that I’ve never met, but because of this, now we’re really close.”
    • “They’re like our own kids.”
    • “Losing Alex was probably the worst thing that could ever happen to any parent.”
    • “It’s just been a win win all the way around.”
    • “They know we’re always going to do the right thing.”
    • “The whole theme of both organizations is supporting the families of fallen and wounded warriors’ families.”
    • “I don’t think that anyone can just become a Green Beret. You have to be a special kind of person.”
    • “It’s either you have it or you don’t.”


    The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by OneBrief; enabling military leaders to make innovative, informed and deliberate decisions faster than ever before. Superhuman command wins wars.


    Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.
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    24 m
  • #191: Last General Standing - Final Commander Of The Afghan National Army, General Haibatullah Alizai

    #191: Last General Standing - Final Commander Of The Afghan National Army, General Haibatullah Alizai
    Mar 20 2026
    In August 2021, the world watched in disbelief as Afghanistan collapsed, leaving two decades of sacrifice, hope, and war in question. America’s longest war, forged in the aftermath of 9/11 and costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars, ended in chaos, confusion, and the swift return of the Taliban. But what truly happened in those final, frantic days? Who held the line until the line was irrevocably gone?In this exclusive interview, host Fran Racioppi sat down with General Haibatullah Alizai, the final Chief of the Afghan National Army, now living in exile. General Alizai offers a raw, firsthand account of the challenges, the political decisions, and the human cost that led to the nation’s swift downfall. From the initial hope sparked by the post-9/11 intervention to the crushing weight of the Taliban's propaganda machine, he confronts the harsh realities faced by Afghan forces and the devastating decisions that altered the course of history.Discover the candid perspective of a warrior who fought for a country that no longer exists. General Alizai speaks on loyalty, the pervasive impact of corruption, the strategic failures that enabled the Taliban's resurgence, and his powerful message to the American service members who served alongside him.War provides Warriors perspective. Is it possible to reclaim what was lost? And was the 20-year commitment truly worth the cost? Dive into the complexity of war, the human reality behind America’s longest conflict, and the future of a nation still searching for stability in the shadow of the Taliban. This is the untold story of the Afghan Army's last stand.HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Introduction1:51 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast5:11 Afghanistan, 200119:23 America’s Goal In Afghanistan28:51 Afghan Sentiment30:00 Taliban Propaganda36:39 Taliban Today43:30 US Soldiers in Afghanistan49:29 Can Afghanistan be reclaimed?52:51 Leaving Family59:20 Future of AfghanistanQuotes:“You have to have a steel-made ass to be in the Army.”“Kunduz collapsed in September 2015 because coordination was poor.” “We are not going to sit. We are going to solve the problem.”“In the last five days of collapse, I became the Chief of the entire Army.”“I believe the Americans came to Afghanistan to punish their enemies who coordinated the attack in New York.”“Who else has fought more than Afghans for freedom.”“They started with chopping heads.”“The poppies became popular during the first Taliban term.”“They all became strength points to the Taliban and weak points to us.” “When we really understood what was going on, it was a bit too late.” “The only thing the Taliban is still doing is brutality.”“Before the US came to Afghanistan, there was a civil war.”“Now we have thousands of warlords in Afghanistan.”“We lost thousands of people and all those lives were dedicated to support the humanity and democracy the right way."“Have we left something unfinished?”“We should find a way to finish the unfinished business.”“The Taliban has destroyed the Afghan history and honor.”“The Taliban are 10 times more vulnerable than 2001.”“Next is change. It has to happen.”“It will be a question that will bring hesitation.”“I believe we are just a whistle away from bringing the change in Afghanistan.”“What country in the world can do everything on their own?”The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by Onebrief; enabling military leaders to make innovative, informed and deliberate decisions faster than ever before. Superhuman command wins wars.Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.
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    1 h y 12 m
  • #190: Building The Unified Global Special Operations Alliance - CSM(R) Warren Soeldner

    #190: Building The Unified Global Special Operations Alliance - CSM(R) Warren Soeldner
    Mar 13 2026
    Unified Special Operations commands are critical for allied nations to maintain the advantage over our adversaries. A single command structure enables interoperability at every level, from communications and equipment to tactics and acquisition, ensuring partner forces can train together, fight together, and answer to a common mission.From the Global Special Operations Foundation Symposium in Athens, Greece, Fran Racioppi sat down with retired Command Sergeant Major Warren Soeldner, a 10th SFG legend who now lives and works in Greece supporting the Global SOF community. Warren brought home the central tenet of modern allied warfare explaining that Special Operations Forces across nations solve problems together, build trust, and operate as one.He spoke about the importance of standing up capable national SOF commands, the evolving NATO environment and the realities of today’s threat landscape. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the long-term strategic pressure posed by China and Iran, Warren emphasized that modern conflict cannot be viewed through a single lens. War now spans diplomatic, informational, military, and economic domains, and Special Forces play a critical role in shaping outcomes long before conflict becomes visible.This discussion returns to what Green Berets have always done best: building capability in partners, understanding history and culture, maintaining discipline and professionalism, and quietly shaping global security in ways few ever see.HIGHLIGHTS0:00 Introduction1:41 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast2:48 Building Relationships Across SOF Allies5:38 Joint Unified Command9:15 Defining “By, With, and Through”12:38 Russia-Ukraine War Impact on NATO15:08 NATO Interoperability Gaps17:28 NATO’s Biggest Threat23:14 Students of History27:50 Special Forces in LSCO32:38 US Army Generations41:38 Defining the Green BeretQuotes“The whole theme for the week has been strength and unity.”“The dollar or euro goes a lot further for them when it’s a unified command.” “The threat isn’t waiting on 30 nations and their parliaments.”“It’s important that NATO know, fight, train together.”“When one country is using one standard and the rest of the countries are using another standard, resupply becomes a lot harder for that country.”“At the end of the day, we’re all out on the same battlefield and they’re seeing what we’re doing, we’re seeing what they’re doing.”“Russia is a huge threat right now. We may be getting to hyperfocused on that and forgetting other threats like China and Iran.”“We’ve lost that edge with the adversary. They have a long term plan. We don’t.”“It requires our Green Berets to be students of history.”“I came up in an era where we did two things: Unconventional Warfare and Foreign Internal Defense.”“First you had to learn the culture.”“When I look at Large Scale Combat Operations, do we need artillery anymore?”“In that isolation is where you finetune the skills that you need for that mission.”“There’s nothing special about being a Green Beret.”“I’ve always been a believer that the Green Beret is a symbol and it attracts greatness.”“At the end of the day, the Army’s job is to close with and kill the enemy.”Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.
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    51 m
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