#logistics
14 episodes
#1413: The Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier: Inside Diego Garcia
Explore the strategic secrets of Diego Garcia, the remote Indian Ocean atoll that serves as a permanent, unsinkable aircraft carrier.
#1369: The End of the $4 Miracle: AliExpress in a Post-Tax World
The era of cheap international shipping is over. Discover how AliExpress is pivoting its business model to survive new global trade taxes.
#1250: The Ice Paradox: Survival and Logistics in Antarctica
When the winter door slams shut, only a few remain. Discover the brutal logistics and psychological toll of living at the bottom of the world.
#1131: The Arsenal Paradox: Hezbollah’s Guerilla Logistics
Despite losing 80% of its rockets, Hezbollah remains a potent threat. Explore the shift to maritime smuggling and kit-bashing in Lebanon.
#1005: The Sovereignty Paradox: Logistics of the Air Bridge
Go behind the scenes of the "mechanical kiss" at 25,000 feet and the diplomatic "winks and nods" powering modern Middle East air strikes.
#907: The Algorithm of War: Managing Assets in Multi-Front Conflict
Explore how nations manage finite military assets and AI-driven strategy during high-stakes, multi-front escalations in this deep dive.
#854: Mastering the Move: Stress-Free Relocation in Israel
Navigate the chaos of an Israeli move with tech tools, professional cranes, and expert strategies for a stress-free transition.
#612: Beyond Bandages: The Modern Guide to Home First Aid
Stop using peroxide! Herman and Corn break down the 2025 first aid essentials every family needs and how to keep your kit from expiring.
#585: The Citizen-Soldier: How the IDF Manages a Hybrid Army
How does a nation turn software engineers into tank commanders in 48 hours? Herman and Corn explore the IDF’s unique hybrid military model.
#541: Why Can’t This Battery Fly? The Science of Li-ion Safety
Why are loose batteries a "no-go" for shipping? Herman and Corn explore the volatile science and strict laws behind lithium-ion logistics.
#489: Tears of the Tree: The Secret History of Frankincense
Explore the biology, economics, and neuroscience of frankincense, from the ancient Incense Route to its psychoactive role in Temple worship.
#390: The True Cost of a Click: AliExpress and Global Logistics
Herman and Corn dive into the hidden environmental and ethical price of ultra-cheap global shipping and the dilemma of the modern consumer.
#165: Inside the Nerve Center: How Airlines Control the Skies
Who’s really running the show? Go inside the high-stakes world of flight operations centers and the "ground-based co-pilots" managing the chaos.
#147: The Secret Logic of AliExpress Logistics
Why does your $5 adapter take a detour through Singapore? Discover the hidden logic of global logistics and the art of package consolidation.