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The interview features retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland, who shares his 32-year career highlights. He recounts early Philadelphia drug busts, his time training new agents at Quantico, and challenging international assignments in the Caribbean, including a "reverse undercover" sting. McFarland also discusses the personal toll of the job, including an assassination attempt on his agent's family and the loss of colleagues, reflecting on the dedication and sacrifices made in combating drug trafficking globally.
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The interview features retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland, who shares his 32-year career highlights. He recounts early Philadelphia drug busts, his time training new agents at Quantico, and challenging international assignments in the Caribbean, including a "reverse undercover" sting. McFarland also discusses the personal toll of the job, including an assassination attempt on his agent's family and the loss of colleagues, reflecting on the dedication and sacrifices made in combating drug trafficking globally.<br />Find Jack here:<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-mcfarland-2529b92a9<br />Today's Sponsors:<br />StopBox USA⬇️<br />Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE <br />GhostBed⬇️<br />https://www.ghostbed.com/house<br />FOR 10% off! <br />For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! <br />https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse<br />To help support the show and for all bonus content including:<br />-live shows and asking guest questions <br />-ad free audio and video<br />-early access to shows<br />-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests<br />Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️<br />https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com<br />Support the show here:⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />___________________________________________________<br />Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️<br />https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured<br />__________________________________<br />Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️<br />https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/<br />——————————————————————<br />Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️<br />https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse<br />Social Media: ⬇️<br />The Team House Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link<br />The Team House Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod<br />Jack’s Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link<br />Jack’s Twitter:<br /> https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21<br />Dave’s Twitter: <br />https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21<br />Team House Discord: ⬇️<br />https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6<br />SubReddit: ⬇️<br />https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/<br />Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️<br /> https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241<br />The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️<br /> https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/<br />Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample<br />"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"<br />00:00 - Start <br />00:17 - Guest Introduction & DEA Origins<br />10:25 - Undercover Operations & Major Seizures<br />21:26 - Quantico Instructor & DEA Tactical Training<br />36:47 - Caribbean Division & "Reverse Undercover" Sting: <br />52:00 - Targeted Assassination Attempt & Island Violence<br />1:00:00 - TSA Incident & Freighter Interception<br />1:08:59 - Risk vs. Reward in DEA Operations<br />1:18:50 - Honoring Fallen Agents & Personal Reflections<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.
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The interview features retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland, who shares his 32-year career highlights. He recounts early Philadelphia drug busts, his time training new agents at Quantico, and challenging international assignments in the Caribbean, including a "reverse undercover" sting. McFarland also discusses the personal toll of the job, including an assassination attempt on his agent's family and the loss of colleagues, reflecting on the dedication and sacrifices made in combating drug trafficking globally.
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Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast
Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost of Special Forces History"
Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law"
The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links)
Intro music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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The interview features retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland, who shares his 32-year career highlights. He recounts early Philadelphia drug busts, his time training new agents at Quantico, and challenging international assignments in the Caribbean, including a "reverse undercover" sting. McFarland also discusses the personal toll of the job, including an assassination attempt on his agent's family and the loss of colleagues, reflecting on the dedication and sacrifices made in combating drug trafficking globally.<br />Find Jack here:<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-mcfarland-2529b92a9<br />Today's Sponsors:<br />StopBox USA⬇️<br />Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code HOUSE at https://www.stopboxusa.com/HOUSE <br />GhostBed⬇️<br />https://www.ghostbed.com/house<br />FOR 10% off! <br />For ad free video and audio and access to live streams and Eyes On Geopolitics...JOIN OUR PATREON! <br />https://www.patreon.com/c/TheTeamHouse<br />To help support the show and for all bonus content including:<br />-live shows and asking guest questions <br />-ad free audio and video<br />-early access to shows<br />-Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests<br />Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️<br />https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com<br />Support the show here:⬇️<br />https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse<br />___________________________________________________<br />Subscribe to the new EYES ON podcast here:⬇️<br />https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured<br />__________________________________<br />Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️<br />https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/<br />——————————————————————<br />Or make a one time donation at: ⬇️<br />https://ko-fi.com/theteamhouse<br />Social Media: ⬇️<br />The Team House Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link<br />The Team House Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod<br />Jack’s Instagram:<br />https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link<br />Jack’s Twitter:<br /> https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21<br />Dave’s Twitter: <br />https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21<br />Team House Discord: ⬇️<br />https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6<br />SubReddit: ⬇️<br />https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/<br />Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️<br /> https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241<br />The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️<br /> https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/<br />Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample<br />"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"<br />00:00 - Start <br />00:17 - Guest Introduction & DEA Origins<br />10:25 - Undercover Operations & Major Seizures<br />21:26 - Quantico Instructor & DEA Tactical Training<br />36:47 - Caribbean Division & "Reverse Undercover" Sting: <br />52:00 - Targeted Assassination Attempt & Island Violence<br />1:00:00 - TSA Incident & Freighter Interception<br />1:08:59 - Risk vs. Reward in DEA Operations<br />1:18:50 - Honoring Fallen Agents & Personal Reflections<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support</a>.