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Spear Talk

Spear Talk

By: Silver Spear Security JM Guarnieri
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Spear Talk is a podcast that caters to anyone with an interest in the security world. We cover topics from martial arts, wildlife conservation, human trafficking, domestic violence, and life on the road as a security professional! Hosted on Megaphone. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020 Silver Spear Security, LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Christopher Papst

    Christopher Papst
    Apr 23 2026
    For episode 193, we welcomed Chris Papst to Spear Talk! Chris is the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore, Fox45’s ongoing investigation into Maryland’s public education system. He is a national Emmy award-winning reporter and #1 best-selling author. As an investigative reporter, Chris' work has led to the passing of state laws, criminal convictions and court rulings that have set legal precedent throughout Maryland. As an author, his books, Failure Factory and Capital Murder, were both Amazon bestsellers in multiple categories. He is also the author of the novel, Devolution - released in 2016. During his career, Chris’ work has received awards of recognition from institutions such as the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller and the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education. In 2023, Chris received the Vanguard Award from the Maryland State Conference NAACP. One year later, he received the Excellence in Education Advocacy Award from the Randallstown Chapter of the NAACP. Chris’ investigative reports have been recognized with some of journalism’s top national honors. His work has earned awards fromthe National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), The Columbia Journalism School (The duPont Columbia Award), Society of Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi Awards), and the Press Club of Atlantic City (National Headliner Awards). Chris has earned nearly 100 regional awards including 49 Emmys, and multiple Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press, PICPA and various State Broadcasters Association awards. Chris has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, various national radio networks and Podcasts to discuss his reporting. His work has also been the focus of The Weather Channel documentary "Weather Caught on Tape." Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future (Sunbury Press) exposes how Baltimore is funding its own demise by pumping billions of dollars into a failing school system. Capital Murder: An Investigative Reporter's Hunt for Answers in a Collapsing City (Sunbury Press) details Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's epic financial collapse as seen through the eyes of an investigative reporter. His novel, Devolution (Post Hill Press), depicts the collapse of a global superpower and asks the question: If we could start a country today, what kind of government would we create? In our discussion we covered his start in journalism, what numbers and statistics tell us about the education system, political posturing in the school systems, the goal of Project Baltimore, and so much more! #projectbaltimore #educationsystem #chrispapst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Talk O’Tuesday’s w/ Eric Bass - Episode Forty Nine

    Talk O’Tuesday’s w/ Eric Bass - Episode Forty Nine
    Apr 14 2026
    Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week. * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. * Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/ Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresents Stream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadAName John Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #4) here: www.machetecomics.ca Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • A Tale of Two Scribes / J.L. Engel

    A Tale of Two Scribes / J.L. Engel
    Apr 13 2026
    On this 81st episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome author J. L. Engel. Jeremy talks about his upcoming book, Where The Children Don't Play, inspirations behind his writings, while also reminiscing about his debut novel, A Dangerous Man. For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. The 3rd book in The OMEGA GROUP Series, DREXEL is out now as well as RANSOMED DAUGHTER and BABYLON WILL RISE. You can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, and SUPREME JUSTICE, all three novels are part of The BODY MAN Series. Eric’s passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website: https://www.ericpbishop.com Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor Instagram/Threads - @epbauthor Facebook - ericpbishopauthor Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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