Phoenix Cast

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle dive into a passionate debate about why the military needs to stop relying on a single "AI guy" in every unit and instead adopt an "every Marine an AI rifleman" mentality — training all service members in AI fundamentals the same way every Marine learns basic marksmanship. Kyle breaks down what AI "marksmanship" actually looks like (spoiler: it's way more approachable than you think, and it doesn't require a data science degree), while Rich draws on his experience driving an AI-enabled vehicle to illustrate what real human-machine teaming feels like in practice. The crew also unpacks a recent Claude Code "vulnerability" headline that turns out to be more about prompt injection basics than a true sky-is-falling flaw, and they geek out over Claude Code's new Remote Control feature that lets developers manage coding sessions from their phone while out grabbing groceries. Whether you're a senior leader wondering how to roll out AI training or a Lance Corporal curious about where to start, this one's packed with practical takes and a few great book recommendations to get you moving.
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Links:
Claude Remote Code:
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/claude-code-flaws-allow-remote-code.html
Claude Remote Control:
https://code.claude.com/docs/en/remote-control
GenAI.mil:
https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4376420/war-department-launches-ai-acceleration-strategy-to-secure-american-military-ai/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John, Rich, and Kyle break down the rapidly evolving world of agentic artificial intelligence through the story of Clawd—also known as Molt and now OpenClaw. They explain what AI agents are, how tools like Claude Code and full-system agents are changing the way humans interact with machines, and why this shift is both powerful and potentially risky. The hosts explore real-world implications ranging from productivity and security to misinformation, open-source automation, and the viral “AI-only social network” phenomenon. They also reflect on the broader impact of human-machine teaming, discussing how leadership, communication, and creativity will shape the future of technology, cybersecurity, and modern warfighting.
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Links:
Clawdbot:  https://www.computerworld.com/article/4125939/by-whatever-name-moltbolt-clawd-openclaw-this-uber-ai-assistant-is-a-security-nightmare.html
Anthropic Economic Index
https://www.anthropic.com/economic-index
Peter Steinberger Website
https://steipete.me/
Moltbookhttps://www.moltbook.com/

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Rich are joined by special guest Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton - the former Commander of Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command. They discuss how technical mastery, leadership development, and career progression differ across ranks, and why early-career officers and operators must prioritize deep warfighting competence before broadening into team leadership and enterprise impact. They also explore how to brief and influence senior leaders effectively, integrate kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, and build trust through competency, character, and integrity in high-stakes cyber and joint operations.

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In this episode of the Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle kick off 2026 with a jam-packed current events roundup covering the React to Shell vulnerability (think Log4Shell but for the front end), the Marine Corps' new drone training requirements, Google's TPU announcements that might have NVIDIA sweating, and the launch of GenAI.mil. They also share some exciting podcast milestones, dish out their 2026 predictions, and Kyle reveals his holiday vendetta against PowerPoint that resulted in building his own AI-powered presentation tool.
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Links
Kyle’s “The 8 Levels of AI Learning for Modern Commanders”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-levels-ai-learning-modern-commanders-kyle-kmo-moschetto-mxuyc
ReactShell:
https://securityboulevard.com/2026/01/top-cves-of-december-2025/
TorchTPU:
https://hyperframeresearch.com/2025/12/24/can-googles-torchtpu-eventually-bridge-nvidias-cuda-moat/ 
WSJ: “Why AI Will Widen the Gap Between Superstars and Everybody Else”https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/ai-workplace-tensions-what-to-do-c45f6b51?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 
USMC drone program:  https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4366306/approved-training-requirements-for-small-unmanned-aerial-systems/
USMC AI WORKSHOP MARADMINhttps://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4367572/united-states-marines-corps-generative-and-agentic-artificial-intelligence-work/
II MEF Leadership AI:
https://www.iimef.marines.mil/News/article-display/Article/4364616/ii-mef-advanced-ai-command-course/ 
Self-Paced AI Training (Military discount available)
https://ftcg.io/self-paced-training 
Vibe Coding book (Gene Kim and Steve Yegge):
https://itrevolution.com/product/vibe-coding-book/
Gas Town:
https://steve-yegge.medium.com/welcome-to-gas-town-4f25ee16dd04

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Kyle are joined by special guest LtGen Jerry Carter, the Marine Corps Deputy Commandant for Information. They discuss the evolution of the DCI role, the cultural and organizational challenges of building a cohesive information warfare community, the urgency of adapting faster in cyberspace and AI, and why winning future conflicts requires rethinking how the Marine Corps fights, learns, and innovates in a persistent state of competition.
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Links:
Books mentioned:
-The Kill Chain - https://a.co/d/iWefKB4
-Next War: Reimaginging How We Fight - https://a.co/d/8l0dDqz
-Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War - https://a.co/d/faqu9uZ