May 29, 2026 · 1h 15m
What was it really like working for Blackwater during the height of the Iraq War?In Episode 67, I sit down with former Army intelligence officer and Blackwater contractor Morgan Lerette to hear firsthand stories from one of the most controversial and dangerous periods of the war.Morgan shares what it was like living in Saddam Hussein's former palace, operating in some of the most hostile environments in Iraq, and working inside a prison that housed some of the country's highest-ranking war criminals. We discuss the realities of private military contracting, the chaos of post-invasion Iraq, and the experiences that never make it into the history books.And yes—we also cover the infamous armored Suburban story involving a cooler, a desperate situation, and a long convoy ride that nobody on that team will ever forget.This is an unfiltered conversation about war, intelligence, security contracting, leadership, and the absurd moments that happen when people are pushed to their limits.🎙️ Guest: Morgan Lerette📚 Former Army Intelligence Officer🛡️ Former Blackwater Contractor🌎 Iraq War VeteranWatch until the end for some of the wildest stories you'll hear from the early days of Iraq. #MorganLerette #Blackwater #IraqWar #MilitaryPodcast #ArmyIntelligence #SpecialOperations #MilitaryHistory #WarStories #VeteranPodcast #PrivateMilitaryContractor #ContractorLife #SaddamHussein #IraqVeteran #CombatStories #MilitaryLife #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #PodcastClips #LongFormPodcast #VeteranStories