MERC WORKS PODCAST

About MERC WORKS PODCAST

Welcome to Merc Works, the podcast where we trek through the world of mercenaries, private military contractors, shadow operatives, and guns for hire. Join us as we explore the clandestine realm of modern-day warriors, revealing the untold stories, tactics and motivations behind those who operate for profit.

Publisher

MERC WORKS PODCAST

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2024

Latest episode

4 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Ep 31: Lorcan Lovett- Investigative journalist documenting the conflict in Myanmar and foreign volunteers joining it

   Lorcan Lovett is a Welsh journalist based in SE Asia. He has reported across Asia and Europe, with a focus on Myanmar Myanmar since 2017. His work appears in The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times, and he's been featured on NPR, BBC Radio, and other radio programs and podcasts. His Myanmar reporting has been shortlisted for the Kurt Schork Awards and Society of Publishers in Asian Awards. Today, we discuss the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and foreign fighters entering the conflict. Lorcan's work can be followed on the following outlets: https://lorcanlovett.com/ (https://lorcanlovett.com/) IG: @LorcanGDL

2. 

   22 Aug 2026

   EP 30 with Tom Marshall - U.S. Army veteran, private military contractor, author of "CLOSE and DESTROY", and RECOILtv Podcast host

   Today we speak with Tom Marshall about his time in the U.S. Army, private military contracting, and his writing . A graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Tom Marshall has spent more than a decade as a professional writer and content creator in the firearms and tactical marketspaces. Before his writing career, Tom served as a Cavalry Officer in the US Army, managed security at a Bureau of Prisons community corrections facility, and worked as a private military contractor providing force protection services to American intelligence officers serving overseas. He's visited or worked 23 countries on 4 continents including a year-long deployment to Iraq and 13 individual tours to Afghanistan. After his last deployment to Afghanistan, Tom embraced tactical media full-time as a staff editor for Caribou Media Group - the owners of Gun Digest, Blade, Blade Show, and the RECOIL family of brands. He served as Senior Editor of RECOIL, Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID, and Network Manager before accepting a position as Director of Communications for Staccato. Recently, Tom returned home to RECOIL as Director of Special Projects where he hosts the RECOILtv Podcast, assists with management of the CANCON event series, and continues writing both print and digital content. The Windsor Kraft series of novels is a (mostly) fictional culmination of Tom's numerous deployments overseas and extensive real-world training in a variety of relevant subjects including: advanced marksmanship, close quarters battle, offensive driving, man-tracking, reconnaissance & surveilance, static-line airborne operations, aerial target interdiction, improvised weapons, and counter custody methods. When not behind a keyboard or a gun, Tom's life is deeply enriched by his beautiful family, self-entitled dogs, and amazing friends and colleagues - all of whom will tell you that Tom can usually be found within arms' reach of Kentucky bourbon or Nicaraguan cigars. Tom can be found on the following platforms: IG: @tom.marshall.author FB: Tom Marshall Author www.tommarshallauthor.com (www.tommarshallauthor.com)

3. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Ep 29:Fighting Human Trafficking with Gideon of Judges Rescue

   In this episode, we sit down with Gideon from Judges Rescue, an anti-human trafficking nonprofit dedicated to rescuing victims of sex trafficking and supporting their path to recovery. Operating across the United States and internationally, Judges Rescue works in partnership with law enforcement, charitable organizations, and other NGOs to identify victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and provide survivors with the resources they need to rebuild their lives. Gideon shares an inside look at the fight against modern-day slavery, discussing how rescue operations are conducted, the realities investigators face in the field, common misconceptions about human trafficking, and how everyday people can recognize the warning signs and help protect vulnerable individuals. https://www.judgesrescue.org/ (https://www.judgesrescue.org/) https://www.instagram.com/judgesrescue/ (https://www.instagram.com/judgesrescue/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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