Squaring the Circle
Matthew Bigelow
Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environmentViews are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 44min
A Discussion on the Business of Defense with Wesley Sparks, Ajax Defense
Get a copy of his book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2026 • 44min
Adaptation and Rapid Technological Change with COL Neil Hollenbeck
For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2026 • 57min
The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai
COL Chad Pillai, an Army strategist with theater-level experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He explains why a theater army matters and its core functions. He contrasts regional planning challenges, discusses digital planning tools and partner barriers, and outlines how theater armies integrate joint, multi-domain operations.
Feb 16, 2026 • 41min
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with Amanda Bresler
For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below:https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/For additional information involving the SBIR program, please see below:2018 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Bridging the Gap: Improving DoD-Backed Innovation Programs to Enhance the Adoption of Innovative Technology Throughout the Armed Services 2020 Naval Postgraduate Paper- The Effect of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs on the Military's Industrial Base 2021 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Why Marketing Matters: Strengthening the Defense Supplier Base Through Better Communication with Industry 2022 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Analyzing the Composition of the Department of Defense Small Business Industrial Base 2023 Paper: Assessing the Effectiveness of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs as a Means of Accelerating the Adoption of Innovation Force Wide 2024 Paper: Assessing the Impact of DoD-Funded Assistance Projects on the Availability of New Warfighting Capabilities 2025 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Assessing the Impact of Department of Defense Weapons Systems on the Defense Industrial Base Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2026 • 43min
Forging America's 21st Century Defense Industrial Base with COL Eric McCoy, AMC
COL Eric McCoy, U.S. Army logistics officer and former Anniston Army Depot commander, discusses revitalizing America’s defense industrial base. He explores industrial mobilization, aligning capacity to strategy, balancing mass production with high-tech systems, workforce mobilization and smoother foreign military sales. He also compares today’s posture to pre-WWII and argues for predictable multi-year workloads to enable readiness.
Jan 24, 2026 • 51min
Space and Missile Defense with LTG (R) Dan Karbler
LTG (R) Dan Karbler, retired Army lieutenant general and former head of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, now a senior advisor on space and missile defense. He discusses normalization of missiles and drones, the need for elevated sensing and integrated C2, production capacity limits, and how tactical Army space effects complement Space Force operations.
Jan 23, 2026 • 55min
International Affairs with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of LA
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Jan 14, 2026 • 37min
Ready For War - The DIB and Mobilization with Professor Doug Orsi, Army War College
Link to the article by Professor Orsi -https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
How the Army Runs with Professor Louis Yuengert and Professor Bob Bradford, Army War College
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Nov 20, 2025 • 55min
Accelerating Battlefield Technology with Peter Newell, BMNT
For access to Peter's publication:+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
