Canadian Army Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Canadian Army Podcast

Canadian Army

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 74

This podcast is for and about soldiers of the Canadian Army. Its primary goal is to provide them with useful information through thoughtful and open discussions that reflect their mutual interests and concerns. Though soldiers are our primary audience, the topics covered on this podcast should be relevant to anyone who supports our soldiers or who has an interest in Canadian military matters.

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🇨🇦 Canada - government
26/08/2026
#17
🇨🇦 Canada - government
25/08/2026
#17
🇨🇦 Canada - government
24/08/2026
#20
🇨🇦 Canada - government
23/08/2026
#14
🇨🇦 Canada - government
22/08/2026
#20
🇨🇦 Canada - government
21/08/2026
#19
🇨🇦 Canada - government
20/08/2026
#15
🇨🇦 Canada - government
19/08/2026
#62
🇨🇦 Canada - government
18/08/2026
#51
🇨🇦 Canada - government
17/08/2026
#48

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Score global : 72%

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Season 6 Preview (S5 E9)

Season 5 · Episode 9

Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 01:16

The podcast is taking a little time off and will be back in the fall. Here's a preview of some of the topics that will be covered in season 6.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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Law of Armed Conflict (S5 E8)

Season 5 · Episode 8

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • Duration 21:29

Warfare is far more complicated than throwing some troops with equipment onto a wide-open field and seeing who wins. There are hospitals, homes, factories, and many other things that make decisions exceptionally complicated for both soldiers and the people who live where war happens. Commander Marc-André Vary is a Legal Officer, one of his jobs is to help commanders and soldiers understand how the Law of Armed Conflict applies when there are only seconds to make the right choice.

The Soldier’s Handbook on the Law of Armed Conflict Applicable to Land Warfare

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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Army Sergeant Major (S4 E11)

Season 4 · Episode 11

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 • Duration 22:06

The Army Sergeant Major plays a significant role in the lives of all non-commissioned soldiers. But how? Chief Warrant Officer James Smith talks about his role as senior advisor to the Army Commander, lends his perspective on what it takes to be a good leader, plus gives a preview of what’s to come with regards to kit and equipment. He also has advice on how to deal with some of the challenges of being a soldier.

CWO James Smith’s Bio

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

Counter-Drone Warfare (S4 E10)

Season 4 · Episode 10

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 • Duration 28:31

Are we in the Wild West era of drone warfare? The advancement of drone technology is having a big impact on the battlefield - the war in Ukraine is an example. To keep pace, the Canadian Army has been getting help from Defence Research and Development Canada along with industry partners to counter the threat of drone warfare. Jared Giesbrecht, a defence research scientist, explains the challenges our soldiers face and offers clever solutions to detect and defeat enemy drones.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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Paratroopers (S4 E9)

Season 4 · Episode 9

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • Duration 17:05

There is a lot more to being a Paratrooper than jumping out of a plane, Master Corporal Nataniel Bergeron Sénécal can attest to that. He is an instructor and jump master with the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. In this episode he gives insight into the world of a Paratrooper - the training, equipment, tactics, techniques, and more. You may also be surprised by who can be a Paratrooper. **Spoiler alert** It’s not only for members of the Infantry.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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Training Ukrainian Sappers (S4 E8)

Season 4 · Episode 8

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 22:12

As Russia’s war rages on, Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are facing an explosive threat on the battlefield. A troop of Canadian Combat Engineers have been helping Ukraine mitigate this threat as part of Operation UNIFIER. Lieutenant Jacques Pecora is in Poland and talks about how his team of sappers are teaching Ukrainian soldiers many of the skills they need to survive and thrive.

For more information on Canada’s military support to Ukraine, visit:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/canadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

Combat Engineers (S4 E7)

Season 4 · Episode 7

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • Duration 23:52

From breaches to bridges and demolitions to detecting, a Combat Engineer has a wide range of responsibilities to ensure that troops can live, move and fight on the battlefield. Corporal Alana Zanchetta from 5 Combat Engineer Regiment goes into detail about her trade and everything sappers do to help win the fight.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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Disinformation (S4 E6)

Season 4 · Episode 6

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 25:06

Bombs and bullets are not the only threats to our soldiers. Online disinformation is also being used as a weapon, and it’s one they face both on deployment and at home. Dr. Meghan Fitzpatrick and Dr. Dominique Laferrière are social scientists at Defence Research and Development Canada and have done extensive research on the topic. They explain the disinformation ecosystem that affects the military community and give us advice on how to separate fact from fiction.

Here are some online tools that can help you counter disinformation:

https://hapgood.us/2019/06/19/sift-the-four-moves/

https://www.snopes.com

https://euvsdisinfo.eu
https://info-radical.org/en/

https://www.getbadnews.com/books/english/

https://harmonysquare.game/en

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | |

State of the Army - with the Commander of the Canadian Army (S4 E5)

Season 4 · Episode 5

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 • Duration 32:43

The world’s security environment is in perpetual change and the Canadian Army must adapt to stay relevant and effective. Lieutenant-General Jocelyn Paul talks about expanding the Army’s mission in Latvia, lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, procuring equipment, the Arctic, culture change, training and more.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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U.S. Army Ranger School: A Canadian Perspective (S4 E4)

Season 4 · Episode 4

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • Duration 18:49

Raids, ambushes, air assault operations and so much more! Ranger School may be the U.S. Army’s most challenging course. Captain Pierre-Alexandre Dufour of 3 R22eR talks about his incredible two-month experience which took him through alligator-infested swampland and over mountains in the process of honing his combat leadership skills.

Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:

armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca

Meet our host Captain Adam Orton: Bio | Video

Connect with the Canadian Army on social media:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.

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