MARSOC Intel Operator in the NSA | John Hackett | Ep. 351
MARSOC Intel Operator in the NSA | John Hackett | Ep. 351  
Podcast: The Team House
Published On: Sat Jun 07 2025
Description: For two decades, Jonathan Hackett managed complex intelligence operations and special activities in dozens of countries, serving with the NSA, DIA, and Special Operations Command. He concluded his military career leading the Marines' program for allied and partner engagement, and is now passionate about researching irregular wars, ancient Mediterranean history, and interrogation psychology. Find Jon here:www.linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackettwww.jonathanwhackett.comIran’s Shadow Weapons: Intelligence Operations, Covert Action, and Unconventional Warfarehttps://www.amazon.com/Irans-Shadow-Weapons-Intelligence-Unconventional/dp/1476696934/Theory of Irregular War https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Irregular-War-Jonathan-Hackett/dp/1476689059/Today's Sponsors:StopBox USA⬇️Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE GhostBed⬇️https://www.ghostbed.com/houseFOR 10% off! For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouseTo help support the show and for all bonus content including:-live shows and asking guest questions -ad free audio and video-early access to shows-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guestsSubscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouseNew merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.comSupport the show here:⬇️https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse___________________________________________________Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured__________________________________Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/——————————————————————Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouseSocial Media: ⬇️The Team House Instagram:https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_linkThe Team House Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePodJack’s Instagram:https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_linkJack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21Team House Discord: ⬇️https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6SubReddit: ⬇️https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"00:00 Start 01:09 - Jonathan's origin story.03:16 - His start in Signals Intelligence.9:05 - Jonathan's experiences at the NSA.11:50 - Shifting careers to Human Intelligence.18:30 - Recounting the Camp Bastion incident.27:45 - Ops in Indonesia.41:22 - Airstrikes and personal story.58:56 - Diplomatic intelligence work.1:06:01 - Discussing his book's critique of conflict.1:23:47 - Details on his upcoming book about Iran.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.