Pulse Wave Podcast; hosted by Virgil
The Pulse Wave
⚡ Defense tech meets dysfunction.
Hosted by Virgil Virga, The Pulse Wave is where sharp satire meets serious analysis on the state of American defense, readiness, innovation, and government gridlock. Each episode cuts through the noise with bold takes, fast-paced panel banter, and zero tolerance for bureaucratic BS.
Whether it's recruiting wars, AI myths, shutdown fights, or military standards gone soft — we're talking about it. With guests who actually know the space and co-hosts who don’t pull punches.
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Pulse Wave Podcast; hosted by Virgil
Stay Weird or Die Boring w the RIzzler and bureaucratic zombies
Adulthood’s biggest scam? Giving up the kid energy that made us electric.
In this episode of The Pulse Wave, we unpack what it really takes to build trust, lead authentically, and not turn into a bureaucratic zombie. We’re starting with The Rizzler — yes, a literal third-grader — and ending with the AI bots screening your resume and your ambition. This is the show for leaders who don’t flinch when things get weird — they lean in.
S2:E6 Segments:
0:00 – Cold Open: Why weird is a leadership skill
4:30 – Segment 1: Rizzler Rules: Relate First, Lead Second
11:00 – Segment 2: Laugh Lines, Not Bottom Lines
20:40 – Segment 3: AI Recruiters in a Shrinking Room
30:25 – Segment 4: Hug Your Job, Smother Your Future
Topics this episode:
→ Building trust without the LinkedIn mask
→ Humor as a leadership advantage
→ When AI becomes your new boss
→ Job-hugging, fear-based stability, and the cost of staying put
Guests:
Tommy Weinert (Mount Indie), Rob Murtha (Adjective), Ross O’Rourke (special guest seat)
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