ALL MARINE RADIO

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By: Michael F. McNamara

Each weekday ALL MARINE RADIO host a liberal arts discussion about current events, DOD events and historical events with a heavy emphasis on post-traumatic mental health. ALL MARINE RADIO airs daily LIVE program radio show from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Time that appears as a podcast shortly thereafter.

ALL MARINE RADIO: Grant Newsham talks Western Pacific security issues
03/24/2025

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves towards […]


TALKING POINT: Never has the Marine Corps needed its Company Grade SNCOs more than it needs them now
03/21/2025

NEVER in the history of the Marine Corps has it needed the leadership abilities of its Staff Non-Commissioned Officer corps more than it does today. In today’s “Talking Point,” Mac expands on the theme of “It’s not my job to parent and life coach young Marines” — something he hears wherever he goes to speak […]


The Book is DONE — “FROM TRAUMA TO JOY” is available on Amazon + LtGen Furness, USMC (ret) and MajGen Alford, USMC (ret) react to leaders who say: “Parenting and Life Coaching is not my job anymore”
03/17/2025

IT’S OUT! Mac’s first book… click HERE! “From Trauma To Joy” — Mac’s first book has been published and is available on Amazon.com! ALSO… LtGen Dave Furness, USMC (ret), and MajGen Dale Alford, USMC (ret) join Mac to discuss their reaction to something Mac hears enlisted leaders say wherever he speaks around the world: “I’m their […]


POST-TRAUMATIC WINNER: Wade Cates… former Marine NCO, the “Socrates of the Semi” & father of Juan… who took his life last May
02/21/2023

At 10:09 PM on June 6th of 2022, I received a long email from a guy named Wade Cates.  At 11:15 PM, I woke up, read the email, and told him to call me if he was still awake. We spoke the next day. Wade is a former Marine NCO, he drives a semi-truck for […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks balloons, the Philippines, and his new book — “When China Attacks: A Warning to America”
02/13/2023

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves toward […]


ALL MARINE RADIO VET-TALK: Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran Karl Marlantes discusses dealing with the aftermath of Vietnam
07/25/2022

Former Marine 1stLt Karl Marlantes, a decorated infantry officer in Vietnam and now a best-selling author (Matterhorn, What It Is Like to Go to War) joined ALL MARINE RADIO us to discuss how he made sense of the war he fought in after he came home. Originally published on October 12, 2016. Karl is a deep […]


ALL MARINE RADIO BOOKTALK: Vietnam Marine Karl Marlantes discusses his book “What It Is Like to Go to War”
07/23/2022

This interview was originally published on ALL MARINE RADIO in August of 2016 — due to technical errors it has not been available to listeners… enjoy.   Mac Karl Marlantes needs no introduction to most Marines… but in case you don’t know him, here is a brief rundown of who he is from Wikipedia: Karl Arthur Marlantes (born […]


ALL MARINE RADIO Special Edition: Grant Newsham discusses the impact of the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
07/08/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Woody Williams, the Marine Corps’ last living Medal of Honor recipient of World War II passes away… I was fortunate enough to interview him… here it is
06/29/2022

CWO4 Woody Williams, USMC (ret) is a Marine Corps legend.  He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions against Japanese forces on the island of Iwo Jima and was the last surviving Marine Corps World War II Medal of Honor recipient.  He joined ALL MARINE RADIO at the Marine Corps Marathon […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Mac takes a book-writing hiatus
06/27/2022

ARTICLE:  The Atlantic — The Biggest Disruption in the History of American Education   Powered by wordpress technical support


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s thoughts on the passing of General Richard “Butch” Neal + READER QUESTION: “How have your experiences impacted your faith?”
06/27/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: The passing of former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Richard “Butch” Neal, USMC READER QUESTION:  “How have your […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Gulf War TOW Gunner, underwater construction diver, bodyguard & the author of 37 books — meet Geoff Hopf
06/22/2022

A week ago a Marine Sergeant gave me the quote that sits to the right of this text.  I thought it was a profound piece of wisdom and so I went looking for the author.  His name is Geoff Hopf.  As luck sometimes has it, he’s a former Marine who fought in […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A salute to General Richard “Butch” Neal, USMC (Ret)
06/20/2022

Upon his passing, we share two wonderful interviews with a remarkable American… Richard I. “Butch” Neal, who haled from Hull, Massachusetts, and rose to become the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Some notes: You can find his biography HERE and HERE The second interview begins at 2:06:00 (if you want to skip to that…) […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk SECNAV’s LOCs + USMC and USN Aviation Standdowns + Ukraine War
06/17/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: SECNAV Letters of Censure USN & USMC aviation safety standdowns Ukraine War & Russian Electronic Warfare


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks Japan’s tough talk on their defense budget + Post-“Shangri La Dialogue” thoughts
06/15/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times” G. Michael Hopf
06/13/2022

Here is Glenn Greenwald’s opinion piece:  Joe Biden’s Submissive — and Highly Revealing — Embrace of Saudi Despots Here is G. Michael Hopf’s book:  Those Who Remain   Powered by amazon easy store franchise


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk — General Allen + What’s the purpose of the military social media? + The gap between the USN & USMC shipbuilding plans is HUGE
06/10/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: General John Allen, USMC (Ret) — “Brookings Puts Its President on Leave as FBI Probes Alleged Qatar Lobbying, John Allen, […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: A guided tour of the Map of the Pacific Rim with Grant Newsham
06/09/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: add the USS Connecticut to the list of Fitzgerald, McCain, Somerset… Aaron Amick (USN retired) dissects it… stunning
06/06/2022

Find Aaron Amick’s full YouTube report HERE


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Owen West’s “ARE THE MARINES INVENTING THE EDSEL OR THE MUSTANG?” + USMC Twitter… again?
06/03/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Owen West’s commentary piece:  ARE THE MARINES INVENTING THE EDSEL OR THE MUSTANG? The USMC Twitter nonsense:  Marine Corps sparks […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Year #7 Commences! + Grant Newsham on a Chinese setback in the Pacific & a “game-changer” for US-Taiwan relations
06/01/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s talk Evalde + “What do you do on Memorial Day Weekend?”
05/27/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: The Uvalde school shooting “How do spend Memorial Day Weekend?”


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: School Security + Submarines running into “seamounts” + Memorial Day + Grant Newsham reacts to POTUS’s Asian trip
05/25/2022

Read the USNI News article about the USS Connicutt HERE


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham talks President Biden’s trip to Asia
05/23/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy a,nd a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves towards […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: we look at the news and celebrate the life of Iwo Jima Veteran — PFC Cal Humphrey, USMC
05/20/2022

One of the great honors I have had in the six years I have done ALL MARINE RADIO is the interview I did with Cal Humphrey.  Cal is the uncle of my good friend Jess Humphrey who set the interview up.  Cal passed away this week… so we’ll celebrate his amazing life by playing the […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: CSIS’s Mark Cancian discusses Monday’s “On the Future of the Marine Corps: Assessing Force Design 2030” forum
05/18/2022

Here is the link to the CSIS’s forum entitled:  ON THE FUTURE OF THE MARINE CORPS: ASSESSING FORCE DESIGN 2030 Col Mark Cancian, USMCR (Ret) joined ALL MARINE RADIO to discuss Monday’s forum (cited above)…


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Finland & Sweden make history + “news from the front” for Russia is not good + Will weighs in on Rep Luria’s interview
05/16/2022



THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas talk “The Weakness of the Depot” (Russia/Putin – New Yorker) + Rep Elaine Luria is once again making too much strategic, budgetary & shipbuilding sense
05/13/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: ARTICLE:  THE WEAKNESS OF THE DESPOT — An expert on Stalin Discusses Putin, Russia and the West, The New Yorker, […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham discusses the Philippine election; Rep Luria’s criticism of US Navy shipbuilding & former Japan PM Abe is prodding Japan to fund it’s defense
05/11/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy, and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Jeff & Tim (former recruiters) discuss the problems all the Armed Services face as their recruiting efforts are failing
05/09/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Recruiting for the Uniformed Services in the Covid and Post-Covid eras — doomed to failure? With rising obesity rates and […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas discuss 6 articles (Schmidt / Zinni / Van Riper / Newbold / Dake / Krulak-Sheehan-Zinni) that criticize Force Design 2030
05/03/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Maj John F. Schmitt, USMC (Ret.):  The Marines Are Marching toward Irrelevance Gen. Anthony Zinni (Ret.):  What is the role […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO NEWS HOUR: The curious case of student loan forgiveness… hmmmm
05/03/2022



THE MENSA BROTHERS: the Mensas answers EIGHT personal questions
04/29/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S QUESTIONS FOR THE MENSA BROTHERS: The Greatest Speech in American History? Your Favorite Steak? The PLACE in Washington DC that you […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: some news & some other stuff
04/28/2022



THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham discusses SECDEF’s “weakened Russia” comments + a Chinense Naval Base in the Solomon Islands… it’s coming!
04/27/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensas discuss Sec Autin’s “weakened Russia” comments + former CMC Krulak joins the “Force Design” public debate
04/26/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: Jeff Kenney is absent today What is behind Secretary of Defense Austin’s Call for a ‘Weakened’ Russia? Washington Post Opinion: […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: BIG changes are in store for the way we consume news… Twitter, the NT Times & CNN are about to change & more
04/25/2022

Less advocacy, more journalism. Changes at CNN and New York Times may signal push to the centre Washington Post Opinion: War is a dirty business. Will the Marine Corps be ready for the next one? By Charles Krulak, Jack Sheehan and Anthony Zinni


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: the Mensa’s discuss (1) Generals Zinni & Van Riper discuss Force Design 2030 on YouTube; (2) US Navy ship building; (3) Russia vs Ukraine
04/21/2022

Three retired Marine Infantry Officers — Colonel Will Costantini, Colonel Jeff Kenney & Major Tim Lynch join host Mike McNamara for an hour of current events discussion every Thursday here on ALL MARINE RADIO. TODAY’S TOPICS: VIDEO: A Critical Discussion About Force Design General A.M. Zinni, USMC (Ret) — Task & Purpose, April 19, 2022: […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: Grant Newsham on (1) Solomon Islands & China deal + (2) Strategic Ambiguity & Taiwan + (3) North Korea missile tests
04/20/2022

Grant Newsham is a senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, a senior research fellow at the Center for Security Policy and a retired United States Marine Officer. He was the first US Marine liaison officer to the Japan Ground Self Defense force and was instrumental in promoting the JSDF’s initial moves […]


THE ALL MARINE RADIO HOUR: a Mensa late entry —- What’s is Russia’s next move in their war on Ukraine?
04/19/2022