The LOWDOWN

The LOWDOWN

Joshua "HOTAS" Patten

The LOWDOWN Podcast delivers a weekly intelligence briefing designed for military professionals, analysts, and strategic thinkers. Each episode summarizes the most critical open-source developments related to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, covering real-world reporting across diplomatic, military, economic, cyber, and information warfare domains. With a clean, voice-ready format and zero fluff, The LOWDOWN helps you stay mission-focused with timely, fact-driven updates. Whether you're prepping an intel brief, tracking adversary TTPs, or just need the facts without the noise—this is your weekly OSINT download.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The LOWDOWN?

There are 5 episodes avaiable of The LOWDOWN.

What is The LOWDOWN about?

We have categorized The LOWDOWN as:

  • News
  • Government
  • Daily News

Where can you listen to The LOWDOWN?

The LOWDOWN is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The LOWDOWN start?

The first episode of The LOWDOWN that we have available was released 21 July 2025.

Who creates the podcast The LOWDOWN?

The LOWDOWN is produced and created by Joshua "HOTAS" Patten.