BLUF: Artorias Podcast
BLUF: Artorias Podcast

The BLUF podcast is hosted by Stefano Ritondale (CIO of Artorias), Matthew Zulauf (Intelligence Analyst) and Christian Montessori (CEO of Artorias). We host a podcast on current intelligence and foreign affairs matters. Artorias is an open-source intelligence technology company founded in 2024 by a group of formidable OSINT researchers.

We react and analyze the last 18 hours of January 3rd, 2026. The first day of a Venezuela without Maduro. Consider this part one of a multi-part series on the 2026 Venezuelan Coup.
More discussions surrounding Witkoff's and Kushner's failing negotiations.
Roger Ford, President of Eureka Energy, provides an overview of U.S. and global energy policies under the second Trump administration and outlines the potential opportunities and risks facing the energy sector in the near future.You can follow him in the following links:http://www.eureka-energy.com/
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In this episode, Matt and Stefano provide an overview on the latest situation impacting the Sahel, Nigeria and Sudan and how instability in Africa continues to impact the global community.
With the Democratic Party emerging victorious in yesterday’s election, this episode explores how key international relationships, trade strategies, defence commitments and global leadership roles may shift with the Trump administration.
We were in the presence of greatness with veteran Ukraine fighter John Jackson. Follow him on X on: https://x.com/hissgoescobra?s=21
Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss the new round of very tense discussions between Russia, The United States as well as Ukraine. What happened, what does it change and what does the future look like?
In this episode, Matt and Stefano give an overview on the latest developments with the Israel/Gaza ceasefire, Russia/Ukraine and possible US military operations in Venezuela.
As global tensions simmer, we examine Donald Trump’s increasingly hardline stance on Russia and what it signals for U.S. foreign policy. Could this shift be a warning sign for the transatlantic alliance?
We are joined by Rosalie of InfoEpi Lab to go over case studies of online radicalization, information and cognitive warfare by state and non-state actors.
In this episode, Matt and Stefano provide an intelligence update on Israel’s strike in Qatar, Russia’s drone attack against Poland, the Gen Z protests in Nepal and the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Stefano and Matt provide an intelligence update on the latest crisis in the Caribbean, the 2025 SCO summit in China and Israel’s decapitation strike on the Houthis.
Stefano and SA Defense talk about the latest US military deployments in the Caribbean and the possible outcome of this crisis
Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss the ongoing diplomatic crisis between Russia and the United States in relation to the Ukrainian peace talks.
Stefano and Christian discuss the predictions of the Trump-Putin Summit that occurred Anchorage Alaska on Friday 8/15/25 as well as the scrambled diplomacy of Monday 8/18/25 were multiple PMs, the heads of the EU and NATO met with Zelensky and Trump to discuss security guarantees and peace agreement terms for UA/RU.
Stefano, Matt and Christian discuss their predictions regarding the bi-lateral summit between The United States and Russia occurring August 15th, 2025.
In this episode, we are joined by John Larrier to give an analysis on the recent Cambodia - Thailand border conflict
Stefano, Christian and Shane go over the history and future of Artorias and how Artorias is transforming intelligence for years to come.
In this episode, Stefano and Matt are joined by Woofers to go over the latest crisis impacting Syria and Israel’s military strikes in the country.Check out Woofers on X at @NotWoofers
In this episode, Matt and Stefano talks to Joe from @natsecboogie to go over how state and non state actors are utilizing drones in warfare and criminal activities across the world.
In this episode: Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss how the latest bill is moving the US more inwards and the risks associated with such a move
Matt and Christian (CEO of Artorias) discuss the world following the recent US strikes against Iran and the subsequent fallout that is created.
In this episode, Matt and Stefano go over the latest in Iran-Israel, DRC and Rwanda and the upcoming NATO summit.
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Download SITREP and try 7 days free at sitrep.artorias.comThis episode features Stefano (CIO of Artorias), Matt (Senior intel analyst), Jon (CCO of Artorias) and Christian (CEO of Artorias). Discussions include Ukraine, Libya, Myanmar, Venezuela and more.
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In this new segment of the Global Intel, Matt and Stefano provide you the latest intel on Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Gaza and Syria.
We have on Woofers to discuss the current developments in Ethiopia.
Today we discuss the ongoing geopolitical turbulence experienced with EU/US/NATO/AUKUS/Five Eyes. We also tie back to the ongoing war in Russia/Ukraine as well as the future of western soft power.Important disclaimer: This is a highly critical overview of the current world order. Agreements and disagreements exist across the political spectrum. Us at Artorias hope for the best out of all current western administrations and don't wish negatively on any ongoing policies whether militarily or economically. Any questions or request for comments can be directed to Jonathan Duprat (CCO) at jon@artorias.com.
Today we have on Ben Lewis the co-founder of PLATracker.com. His X account can be found at: https://x.com/OfficialBen_L
Matt, Jon, Stefano discuss in grave detail the ongoing civil war occurring Myanmar. Check out Thomas van Linge's X account: https://x.com/ThomasVLinge
Reposted due to editing error. Follow Casus Belli on X: https://x.com/casusbelliiFollow Charlie Werb on X: https://x.com/werbcharlie
This discussion hosts Pyotr Kurzin to discuss current relations and how the UN plays into it. Pyotr brings expertise as master in foreign relations from John Hopkins SAIS and being a former employee of World Bank, UN and Crisis Group.
Stefano and Matt discuss the DRC and The Fall of Goma.
Episode 2 of The Cartel Corner focused on Haiti, El Salvador and Colombia. Hosted by Matt, Stefano and Jon with special guest @AnAustinThing2.
The hosts of BLUF deep dive into the current and ongoing Venezuelan Electoral Crisis.
In this episode; Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss the Houthis and their rise to being at the forefront of the modern Axis of Resistance.
Matt, Stefano and Christian have on John Larrier from Defense Bulletin to discuss the developments of North Korean soldiers operating and fighting within Kursk Oblast Russia against Ukrainian Defense Forces. Both on the micro level as well as the macro geopolitical situation surrounding the troops and the respective nations involved.
We discuss the ongoing situation post the Assad regime collapsing and Assad fleeing to Syria.
We have a longtime friend and fellow podcaster OSINTtechnical on to discuss the fluid situation in Syria.
This episode features Matt, Stefano and Christian with a guest appearance from a longtime friend of the Artorias staff. John Larrier, who writes for the publications Defense Bulletin and Lethal Minds Journal. All of them discuss the ongoing intensification of the Syrian Civil War. This podcast touches on internal Syrian affairs as well as the geopolitical ramifications and shifts as the war has intensified to a point not seen since 2016.
Matt and Christian interview Mexican and Latin American Cartel expert and OSINT researcher who runs the X [FKA Twitter] account @All_Source_News.
Oliver, Stefano and Christian deep dive into the current Russian economy and battlefield dynamics in the ongoing Ukrainian/Russian war.
Today we discuss the Sahel Region of Africa with subject matter expert and dear friend of ours Casus Belli (@casusbellii on X FKA Twitter).
Episode 3 features OSINTdefender on again to discuss a continuation of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran (And their proxies).
This episode features Stefano, Matt and Christian with special guest OSINTdefender discussing an update to episode one.
Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the Israeli counterattack on Iran on 10/25/24.