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War on the Rocks

Ryan Evans

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused national security show covering defense, military affairs, and foreign policy, typically featuring senior military leaders, think-tank analysts, and prominent regional or strategic experts. Credible pitches include published defense scholars, former senior commanders, policy experts, and specialists with substantial operational or governmental experience; booking is likely high difficulty because the show consistently books established authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 343

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

editor@warontherocks.com

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Host

Ryan Evans - Founder and editor-in-chief of War on the Rocks, focused on national security, defense, and foreign policy analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established defense scholars, senior think-tank analysts, former senior military commanders, experienced government or policy officials, and recognized regional security specialists with substantial expertise or operational experience.
Required Achievements:  
Senior military or government leadership, Research or policy leadership at a major think tank, Published books or substantial expert analysis, Recognized expertise in defense, military affairs, or foreign policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Eisenstadt - Military Readiness, Regional Conflict, Deterrence, And The Implications Of War Involving Iran.

Stacie Pettyjohn - The Effects Of War On U.s. Military Readiness, Operational Demands, And Vulnerabilities.

Mark Cancian - U.s. Military Readiness, Munitions, Missile Defense, Deployments, And Deterrence Involving China.

Michael Kofman - Battlefield Developments, Russian Mobilization, Air Defense, Drones, And The Strategic Course Of The War In Ukraine.

Dara Massicot - Command And Politics In The Russia-ukraine War, Drones, Air Defense, Black Sea Operations, And Russian Mobilization.

Recent Topics

Politics, National Security, Defense Policy, Geopolitics, Military Strategy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
War on the Rocks
:

A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness

September 17, 2026

The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Michael Eisenstadt (Washington Institute for Near East Policy) join Ryan to unpack what readiness actually means...

The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat

August 26, 2026

The Marine Corps just released its plan to fight against adversaries on land and Ryan had the two architects of the plan, Ground Combat Element 2040, on the show to talk about it. They discuss drones, resilience, long-range fires, logistics, and what marines will need to survive and fight on an increasingly transparent battlefield while still preserving the critical human element. 

Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv

August 24, 2026

Our intrepid team covers a lot of ground in this episode: the increasing fluidity of the battlefield, drones and air defense, the biting Black Sea campaign, the causes and aftermath of the firing of Ukraine's popular defense minister, why Ukraine probably cannot produce PAC-3 air defense missiles (despite what some journalists are telling you), and the likelihood of a new round of Russian mobilization. This episode is Dara Massicot and Michael Kofman at their best.  Thanks to NODA AI for supp...

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Frequently asked questions

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War on the Rocks
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How do I get in touch with War on the Rocks?

War on the Rocks is hosted by Ryan Evans. Its publicly listed email is editor@warontherocks.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for War on the Rocks?

The publicly listed email for War on the Rocks: editor@warontherocks.com.

How many listeners does War on the Rocks have?

Podseeker estimates War on the Rocks reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for War on the Rocks?

War on the Rocks typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established defense scholars, senior think-tank analysts, former senior military commanders, experienced government or policy officials, and recognized regional security specialists with substantial expertise or operational experience. Common among recent guests: Senior military or government leadership; Research or policy leadership at a major think tank; Published books or substantial expert analysis. Recent guests include Michael Eisenstadt, Stacie Pettyjohn, and Mark Cancian.

How hard is it to get booked on War on the Rocks?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does War on the Rocks cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, National Security, Defense Policy, Geopolitics, and Military Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

editor@warontherocks.com

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