This Episode:

The Goat Rodeo crew is back, diving into Trump’s Asia tour, defense alliances, and the evolving balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. The team unpacks Japan and South Korea’s deepening military partnerships with the U.S., the growing importance of foreign military sales, and what it means for America’s long-term China strategy.

From Seoul’s defense ambitions to the counter-drone arms race, they explore how defense technology is globalizing fast... and where startups fit in.

Plus: lessons from Ukraine and Taiwan, the Pentagon’s new “Right to Repair” policy, and the growing call for self-sufficiency at the edge. And, of course, Simon’s shutdown predictions return, alongside plenty of Rip It-fueled banter about wizards, warfighters, and the true nature of innovation.

Our Podcast:

National security, defense tech, and geopolitics; serious topics, but that doesn’t mean we have to be boring about it. The Goat Rodeo Podcast brings you three military veterans turned defense insiders, breaking down the biggest stories shaping the future of warfare.

Expect sharp insights, unfiltered debates, and the occasional defense industry hot take, because let’s be honest, this space can be a total goat rodeo.

Listen on other platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mTJ1oJEgB3rCbQouCL7XD?si=9b2647b843144469

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goat-rodeo/id1801310605

YouTube: youtube.com/@GoatRodeoPodcast