In this installment of General-ly Speaking on Todd’s Podcast, Todd is joined by United States Air Force veterans Major General H.D. “Jake” Polumbo and Major General Larry Martin, senior consultants with Two Blue Aces. Recorded one week after the February 2026 air strikes on Iran, the discussion focuses on helping listeners better understand the military planning, terminology, and operational concepts being discussed in the news.

Drawing on decades of experience in air operations and joint military planning, the generals explain how large-scale operations are planned, how strategy, operations, and tactics differ, and how multiple branches of the U.S. military coordinate alongside allied forces such as Israel. The conversation explores the complex logistics behind modern air campaigns, including global refueling networks, intelligence gathering, timing and coordination across time zones, and the role of emerging technologies like drones, artificial intelligence, and space-based systems. The generals also reflect on the human side of military operations, emphasizing the importance of patience when interpreting early news reports and recognizing the impact of war on service members and their families.

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Ed Chiles is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, organic farmer, and philanthropist with a family legacy in Florida and national public service. In his conversation with Todd, he shares many moments and lessons from his storied career, including working in a safari park wrangling baboons before entering the hospitality industry.

The episode explores Ed's decades-long career building and operating iconic waterfront restaurants on Anna Maria Island, the challenges of navigating events such as red tide and COVID-19, and the decision to sell the business after 45 years. The conversation then turns toward Ed’s work beyond hospitality, including his involvement with Gamble Creek Farm as a model for organic agriculture, his collaboration with Shogun Farms on invasive wild pig management, and his broader insights into local food systems, oyster and seagrass restoration, and innovative approaches to responsible seafood and agricultural practices.

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Anthony Pedicini is a political consultant, owner, and partner at Strategic Image Management (SIMwins) based in Tampa, Florida. In their conversation, Todd and Anthony dig into the real mechanics of political campaigns, drawing from their own experience working together during Todd’s run for Polk County Commission.

The episode covers what candidates should look for when hiring a consultant, the fundamentals of fundraising and time management, the role of polling, and why likability and authenticity often matter more than credentials alone. Anthony explains how campaigns are built from the ground up, how strategy evolves in real time, and what separates strong candidates from those who struggle to gain traction

The discussion also explores how campaigning has changed, from the rise of texting and social media to negative campaigning and the increased scrutiny facing candidates and consultants alike. Along the way, Anthony shares about his connection with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, where he has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses.

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