Squaring the Circle
A Force Management Podcast
Matthew Bigelow
Show overview
Squaring the Circle has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 47 min and 1h 1m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 47 episodes published. Published by Matthew Bigelow.
From the publisher
Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environmentViews are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodesA Discussion on the Decision Support Systems (JCIDS, DAS, PPBE) with Todd Napier
Theater Logistics and Sustaining the Force with BG (R) Mike Siegl
S1 Ep 97A Discussion on the Business of Defense with Wesley Sparks, Ajax Defense
Get a copy of his book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 96Adaptation and Rapid Technological Change with COL Neil Hollenbeck
For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 95The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai
For additional information - I recommend reading this article:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/return-theater-army-guide-new-planners-chad-pillai-a1zae/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 94The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with Amanda Bresler
For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below:https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/For additional information involving the SBIR program, please see below:2018 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Bridging the Gap: Improving DoD-Backed Innovation Programs to Enhance the Adoption of Innovative Technology Throughout the Armed Services 2020 Naval Postgraduate Paper- The Effect of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs on the Military's Industrial Base 2021 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Why Marketing Matters: Strengthening the Defense Supplier Base Through Better Communication with Industry 2022 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Analyzing the Composition of the Department of Defense Small Business Industrial Base 2023 Paper: Assessing the Effectiveness of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs as a Means of Accelerating the Adoption of Innovation Force Wide 2024 Paper: Assessing the Impact of DoD-Funded Assistance Projects on the Availability of New Warfighting Capabilities 2025 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Assessing the Impact of Department of Defense Weapons Systems on the Defense Industrial Base Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 93Forging America's 21st Century Defense Industrial Base with COL Eric McCoy, AMC
For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_modern_great_power_competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 92Space and Missile Defense with LTG (R) Dan Karbler
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S1 Ep 91International Affairs with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of LA
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S1 Ep 90Ready For War - The DIB and Mobilization with Professor Doug Orsi, Army War College
Link to the article by Professor Orsi -https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 89How the Army Runs with Professor Louis Yuengert and Professor Bob Bradford, Army War College
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S1 Ep 88Accelerating Battlefield Technology with Peter Newell, BMNT
For access to Peter's publication:+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 87The Changing Character of War, Leadership, and Doctrine with LTG (R) Beagle
LTG (R) Beagle is the author of the recent publication - When the Map Runs Out: Values, Judgement, and Clarity in Uncertain TimesOrder a copy today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZGH76J?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 86Ghost in the Machine with Michael Ferguson
For access to the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/03/ghost-in-the-machine-coming-to-terms-with-the-human-core-of-unmanned-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 85Global Force Management and EXORDs with Krista Auchenbach
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S1 Ep 84Rethinking the Threat with Dan Grazier, The Stimson Center
For access to the report: https://www.stimson.org/2025/rethinking-the-threat-why-china-is-unlikely-to-invade-taiwan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 83Contested Logistics and Transformation with BG Ronnie Anderson, Director, Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team
For more information - I recommend the following podcast episodes:+ https://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/SSI-Media/Recent-Publications/Article/4297758/logistics-and-readiness/+ https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/discussion-on-leadership-sustainment-and-current-conflicts-w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 82Global Force Management with BG Jose D. Rivera
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S1 Ep 81Goldwater-Nichols and Combatant Command Reform with Dr. Richard Andres, NDU
For more information:+ https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/+ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 80Professionals Talk Logistics with Steve Leonard
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