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Negligent Discharge Friday - 5/30/25

Fri, 30 May 2025

-The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens ...

Episode 388 - Richard Ryan

Mon, 26 May 2025

Richard Ryan is a software developer and media executive with more than twenty years of experience i...

Full Auto Friday - 5/23/2025

Fri, 23 May 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our so...

Episode 387 - Rich Diviney

Mon, 19 May 2025

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he compl...

Full Auto Friday - 5/16/25

Fri, 16 May 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, bu...

Episode 386 - Richard Hy

Mon, 12 May 2025

Rich Hy is a 13-year veteran of the Buffalo Police Department, currently serving as a Detective as p...

Negligent Discharge Friday - 5/9/25

Fri, 09 May 2025

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens o...

Episode 385 - Mike Ritland

Mon, 05 May 2025

Mike Ritland served as a United States Navy SEAL for 12 years. During his service, he navigated the ...

Full Auto Friday - 5/2/2025

Fri, 02 May 2025

It's been one hell of a week, so we are going to just ease into the weekend with some traditional Q&...

Episode 384 - Josh Thurman

Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Josh is a former Navy SEAL and entrepreneur. After graduating from Wake Forest University, Josh pass...

Negligent Discharge Friday - 4/25/25

Fri, 25 Apr 2025

Both Michael and I forgot if I was going to ask him questions or he was going to ask me questions, s...

Episode 383 - Garrett Maxey

Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Garrett Maxey is a Special Victims Unit Detective with a local law enforcement agency in Idaho. In h...

Full Auto Friday - 4/18/2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, bu...

Episode 382 - Greg Anderson

Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Greg Anderson was a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted an ...

Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton

Fri, 11 Apr 2025

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens o...

Episode 381 - Greg Putnam

Mon, 07 Apr 2025

Greg Putnam spent nine years of active duty as a US Navy SEAL stationed out of Hawaii before making ...

Full Auto Friday - 4/4/2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, bu...

Episode 380 - Tom Hruby and James Pomerantz

Mon, 31 Mar 2025

After 9/11, Tom worked construction while he trained for the Navy and the grueling Navy SEAL program...

Full Auto Friday - 3/28/25

Fri, 28 Mar 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, bu...

Episode 379 - Josh Smith

Mon, 24 Mar 2025

As Montana Knife Company’s Founder and Owner, Josh Smith is the Master Bladesmith behind creating ...

Full Auto Friday - 3/21/2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our so...

Episode 378 - Nick Middaugh

Mon, 17 Mar 2025

Nick has a career of over a decade’s worth of civil service spanning fire, corrections, and public...

Full Auto Friday - With Leah Stumpf

Fri, 14 Mar 2025

Non-traditional Full Auto Friday Q and A with my wife, Leah Stumpf. As much as it pains me to say it...

Episode 377 - Mark Bonnalie

Mon, 10 Mar 2025

Mark is the creator of the Modern Rural Civilian channel, creating content about his ongoing adventu...

Flintlock Friday - With Vaughn Stumpf and Micheal Shelton

Fri, 07 Mar 2025

Three generations tackling the most pressing issues of our times. That was the initial concept. We m...

Episode 376 - Douglas Taurel

Mon, 03 Mar 2025

Douglas is an actor, and the creator of the play The American Soldier. The American Soldier portrays...

Full Auto Friday 2/28/2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025

In this episode we're diving into another round of listener-submitted questions. I always appreciate...

Episode 375 - Joel Struthers

Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Joel Struthers spent six years as a legionnaire (and more specifically as a member of the elite Grou...

Full Auto Friday - 21 Feb 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our so...

Episode 374 - John Fussel

Mon, 17 Feb 2025

Jon Fussell is the founder and CEO of Patriot Leadership Development. John spent his entire 20-year ...

Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton

Fri, 14 Feb 2025

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens o...

Episode 373 -Stefano Ritondale

Mon, 10 Feb 2025

Stefano Ritondale is a former Army Armor officer with extensive military intelligence experience. He...

Full Auto Friday 2/7/2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025

In this Q&A episode, I dive into three powerful listener questions that hit hard on personal struggl...

Episode 372 - Seth Gehle

Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Seth Gehle is a professional speaker committed to empowering others to embrace their warrior spirit ...

Semi Auto Friday - With Michael Shelton

Fri, 31 Jan 2025

I am unsure of what exactly to call this new segment, we had discussed "Bolt Action Friday," but it ...

Episode 371 - Kegan Gill

Mon, 27 Jan 2025

Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound ba...

The End of Democracy?

Fri, 24 Jan 2025

Is what they are saying online true? Have we reached the end of Democracy? Has the experiment known ...

Episode 370 - Greg Lapin

Mon, 20 Jan 2025

Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement, special operations, and Governme...

Andy Vs. Michael 2025 Kick Off

Fri, 17 Jan 2025

As usual, I never know where young Michael plans to take these episodes. We covered it all, from pac...

Episode 369 - Bryan Hubbard

Mon, 13 Jan 2025

W. Bryan Hubbard was the 1st Chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission and currently leads the REID...

CyberTrucks and Green Berets

Fri, 10 Jan 2025

The events that occurred in Las Vegas were not only tragic, but they should serve as a reminder for ...

Episode 368 - Nic Mckinley

Mon, 06 Jan 2025

Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded ...

ISIS in America

Fri, 03 Jan 2025

Have we arrived at a time when ISIS is now in our country? Will the terrorist attack and murder in N...

Episode 367 - Robbie Kröger

Mon, 30 Dec 2024

Robbie Kroger is the founder of Blood Origins. Born and raised in South Africa and now calling the U...

Andy Vs Michael - A Christmas Special

Fri, 27 Dec 2024

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for 2024. Micheal and I offer this last Friday episode of th...

Austin Von Letkemann and Nick Palmisciano

Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Nick Palmisciano is a United States Military Academy graduate of West Point and Duke University’s ...

Full Auto Friday - Forks in the Road

Fri, 20 Dec 2024

We have arrived at our final Q and A for the year. Here are the 3 questions I tackled for today: 1. ...

Shane Claytor - A View From Inside the VA Medical System

Mon, 16 Dec 2024

Shane Claytor was a Navy Corpsman and an Iraq War Veteran. After the military, he dedicated his life...

Raising Legends, Building Defenders, and Finding Balance

Fri, 13 Dec 2024

Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. A third-generation California mason asks for wisdom ...

SSS and Genghis Cohen - Dark Desert Defense, Machine Guns, Helicopters, and Strippers

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Stephen is a recently retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon gradu...

Phonies, Pain, and Finding Emotional Strength

Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Back to traditional Q and A for this week: The first question touches on confronting fraudulent SEAL...

Dan Brunner - The Rise of Tren de Aragua

Mon, 02 Dec 2024

Dan Brunner is a seasoned expert in federal law enforcement with 29 years of combined service in the...

Andy Vs. Michael - A Thanksgiving Special

Fri, 29 Nov 2024

I think we covered it all today, just in time for Thanksgiving. I hand these episodes over to Michae...

Chris Piehota - Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew

Mon, 25 Nov 2024

Chris Piehota, a former FBI Special Agent who served as one of the bureau’s top career executives,...

Moral Dilemmas, Problem Employees, Big Career Changes

Fri, 22 Nov 2024

Normally scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1. A veteran from Tennessee wrestles with the state of A...

Vaughn Stumpf - Concern or Hope for the Future?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of m...

How To Rebuild

Fri, 15 Nov 2024

Traditional Friday Q and A for Today: 1. How do you rebuild after a catastrophic accident or failure...

Jared Hudson - Combatting Human Trafficking

Mon, 11 Nov 2024

Jared is a retired Navy SEAL and the co-founder of Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a 501c3 organization...

Peace, Failure, and Following Your Dreams

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

We are diving into listener-submitted questions for our normally scheduled Friday programming: How d...

Matt Dawson - From Wall Street to the World's Wildest Frontiers

Mon, 04 Nov 2024

Matt Dawson is a former investment banker turned multi-record-holding endurance athlete and founder ...

Prepare for Civil War

Fri, 01 Nov 2024

I have heard a lot of talk about how the United States is either on the brink of a 2nd Civil War or ...

Rob Bailey - Garage Dreams to Global Brands

Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Rob Bailey is an entrepreneur powerhouse, creating the lifestyle brand Flag Nor Fail, Run Everything...

The Road Not Taken

Fri, 25 Oct 2024

Traditional Friday Q and A for today. Three listener-submitted questions: 1.  A 26-year-old Navy ve...

Nelson Grant - Motorcycle injuries and Business Plans

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addi...

Are We Doomed?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024

What does it mean to be an American in today's world? Are the greatest dangers we face external, or ...

Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart - A More Perfect Union

Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart are both distinguished Iraq War veterans that have turned their f...

Reflections on 47 years...

Fri, 11 Oct 2024

A single listener submitted question for this Friday episode. But first, some reflections on 47 laps...

Josh Castell - DoubleCheck's Mission to Protect Communities

Mon, 07 Oct 2024

Josh Castell is the founder of DoubleCheck, a software platform setting new standards in risk manage...

Parenting, Progress, and Hunting Monsters

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

xNormal Friday programming today, some real-world challenges submitted by listeners. 1.  A father r...

Chris Skates - From Coal Mines to the White House

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Chris Skates is a man whose life journey is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of ...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 9 - The Ginger goes to Italy

Fri, 27 Sep 2024

We return to our Andy Vs. Michael series, but first, we open with a discussion on the ginger's first...

Bill Thompson - From Special Missions to Spartan Forge

Mon, 23 Sep 2024

Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializi...

War's Realities, Overcoming Failure, and Ethical Dilemmas

Fri, 20 Sep 2024

Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. First, a listener's concern about a controversial st...

Andrew Milburn - A Deep Dive into Modern Warfare

Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Andrew Milburn is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former Deputy Commander of Special Operations C...

Debates, Business, and Podcasting

Fri, 13 Sep 2024

We will have the normal Friday Q and A, but first, a few words on the debate... Did it matter? Do we...

Larry Turner - Leading From the Front

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Larry Turner is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, current SDPD Community Relations Officer, ...

Veterans, Cops & Concealed Carry

Fri, 06 Sep 2024

We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A: 1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Hel...

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass - An Ageless Call to Serve

Mon, 02 Sep 2024

Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD, is a distinguished psychiatrist, and Department of Defense physician, vete...

Politics and Family

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

We are diving deep into a wild mix of listener-submitted questions that span the gamut from light-he...

Richard Stadig - A Call To Service in Israel

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

After witnessing antisemitism at Portland State University, Richard Stadig, an American Jew moved to...

Fistfights, Heartbreak, and the Thin Blue Line

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

We are diving deep into a wild mix of listener-submitted questions that span the gamut from light-he...

Mike Glover - Rebuilding From Zero

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 8 : Be Better Than the Backseat

Fri, 16 Aug 2024

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the sc...

Henry Akins and Mickey Schuch - Mastering the Art of Defense

Mon, 12 Aug 2024

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd...

Risks Vs. Reward

Fri, 09 Aug 2024

Normal Friday Q and A for today with three listener submitted questions: Question 1: A 34-year-old w...

Tim Montana’s Savage Journey - From Off-the-Grid to On-the-Charts

Mon, 05 Aug 2024

Tim Montana is a maverick in the hard rock world. Born in a trailer off-the-grid in Montana, Tim's j...

Purpose and Leadership

Fri, 02 Aug 2024

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday's episode: The first question comes from a 27-year-old w...

Kristofer Healey - Battling Cartels and Corruption

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Kristofor Healey is a seasoned federal law enforcement officer whose career has been marked by high-...

VIP Protection, North Hollywood Shootout, and Zone 2 Cardio Myths

Fri, 26 Jul 2024

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday's episode.. 1.  Accusations of cowardice and incompeten...

Mike Glover - Solitary Confinement

Mon, 22 Jul 2024

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

When Will it Be Enough?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024

How much are we going to tolerate before we make change? How far are we capable of pushing this befo...

Dr. Wizz - Unlocking the Secrets of Anti-Aging

Mon, 15 Jul 2024

Dr. Anna-Marie Wysynski is at the leading edge of Anti-Aging Functional and Regenerative Medicine. A...

Was Gitmo Worth it? Did we lose our Morals?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1.  After three years together and a rocky but ultimat...

Iain Bryson - A Father's Fight for Justice and Redemption

Mon, 08 Jul 2024

Iain Byrson has been on a harrowing and deeply moving journey of resilience, faith, and unwavering l...

Andy Vs. Michael : Round 7

Fri, 05 Jul 2024

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the sc...

Trevor Milton - Revolutionizing Transport and the Nikola Corporation

Mon, 01 Jul 2024

Trevor Milton is the founder and former CEO of the Nikola Corporation, a company attempting to trans...

Home Security, Alcoholism, and Skydiving without a Parachute

Fri, 28 Jun 2024

Three very diverse topics for today: The complexities of first-time gun ownership for an expat retur...

Sam Mackey - The (Almost) Record Setting Navy SEAL Sniper

Mon, 24 Jun 2024

Sam Mackey retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service in SEAL Teams, having served fir...

Balancing the Light and the Darkness

Fri, 21 Jun 2024

We are diving deep today into two complex listener-submitted questions that touch on some of life's ...

Tulsi Gabbard - Politics and Service

Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, United States Army Reserve officer, and political commentat...

TRT Dilemmas, Knife Carrying Cops, and Helping a Friend in Crisis

Fri, 14 Jun 2024

Back to our normally scheduled Friday Q and A: 1. TRT: Is It Right for You? – We hear from a seaso...

Dispatches From Normandy with Lt. Gen. Donahue, CSM Barker, and Tim Kennedy

Wed, 12 Jun 2024

Lt. Gen. Donahue is the 39th Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps and brings unparalleled experien...

Tim Kennedy - Fear, Challenges, and Resilience

Mon, 10 Jun 2024

Tim Kennedy is a US Army Green Berets and Special Forces sniper, former UFC fighter, and serial entr...

Nelson Grant - Northwestern Montana Adventures

Mon, 03 Jun 2024

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addi...

Unseen Wounds - A Cautionary Tale of Secondary PTSD

Fri, 31 May 2024

Today's first email is a raw and emotional account of a man's journey through separation from his wi...

Vaughn Stumpf - Playgirl model and Bricklayer Extraordinaire

Mon, 27 May 2024

Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of m...

Death Comes For Us All

Fri, 24 May 2024

1. Dealing with Unimaginable Loss in the Military: One listener shares a harrowing week of personal ...

Jay Wadsworth and Adam Haidary - Defensive Tactics and Combatives for Law Enforcement

Mon, 20 May 2024

Jay Wadsworth is a 2nd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and retired pro/amateur MMA fighter,...

Breakups and Bar Brawls

Fri, 17 May 2024

We are diving into listener-submitted questions that cover the gamut of life's toughest challenges: ...

Josh Smith - CEO of Montana Knife Company

Mon, 13 May 2024

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh’...

Trauma, Tattoos, and Transitions

Fri, 10 May 2024

1. The complex aftermath of escaping an abusive relationship, highlighting the ongoing struggle with...

Jimmy Watson - A Journey to Hell and Back

Mon, 06 May 2024

Jimmy Watson served 17 years on active duty, splitting time between the Marine Corps, Blackwater, an...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 6

Fri, 03 May 2024

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the sc...

Don Edwards - The Evolution of Modern Warfare and Tactical Training

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Don Edwards is a retired US Army Special Operations veteran with over two decades of service in the ...

Death to America???

Fri, 26 Apr 2024

Today we are diving straight into the heart of current events, focusing on the ongoing protests at C...

Brian, Fred, and Catherine - The Fight Over Forced Vaccinations in the Canadian Forces

Mon, 22 Apr 2024

Brian and Fred were members of the Canadian Armed Forces and both suffered profound impact from the ...

Courage, Heartbreak, and Border Realities

Fri, 19 Apr 2024

Two questions today that explore both individual challenges and broader societal concerns. First, a ...

Barry Minkow - A Journey from Fraud to Fraud Fighter

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Barry Minkow starting ZZZZ Best Carpet Cleaning in his parent's garage at 16, quickly rising to fame...

Clay Garcia and John Dudley - Aim True and Give Back

Fri, 12 Apr 2024

Clay Garcia is the founder of the Helping Heroes Foundation, an organization that stands as a beacon...

Inner Battles and Global Shadows

Wed, 10 Apr 2024

This should have posted Friday, but did not...Regularly scheduled programming this Friday, listener ...

James Arthur and Bersabeh Ray - From Rock Bottom to Redemption

Mon, 08 Apr 2024

James Arthur Ray, who at his pinnacle was celebrated as a self-help guru with a New York Times bests...

Michael Montoya - I Left my Foot in Ukraine

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

Michael Montoya is a veteran with over 15 years of experience in military and security sectors, spec...

When the Mirror Lies

Fri, 29 Mar 2024

Strength, Struggle, and Service We are diving into resilience, dedication, and overcoming adversity ...

Dustin Diefenderfer - Beyond the Summit and Shaping Lives through MTNTOUGH

Mon, 25 Mar 2024

Dustin Diefenderfer is the founder of MTNTOUGH.com. Born from a deep connection with the wilderness ...

Andy Vs Michael - Round 5

Fri, 22 Mar 2024

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the sc...

Ian Cockburn - Death at The Hands of Your Government

Mon, 18 Mar 2024

Ian Cockburn is a survivor of one of the most harrowing health scandals in UK history. At just six y...

Integrity, Tech, and Border Security

Fri, 15 Mar 2024

Before diving into listener questions, let's chat a bit about integrity and the value of taking resp...

Bert Sorin - Strength Beyond Iron

Mon, 11 Mar 2024

Bert Sorin has had an incredible journey, from a young boy with a barbell in his hands to becoming a...

How Do We Protect Our Kids?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024

How do we protect our children from the dangers lurking online via smartphones? How do we need to ad...

Chris Frueh - Understanding Operator Syndrome and The Human Cost of War

Mon, 04 Mar 2024

Christopher Frueh, PhD., is a renowned clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the Univ...

Hydrophobia and Heartache

Fri, 01 Mar 2024

Today we are tackling some listener-submitted questions, shedding light on the seldom-discussed oper...

The Last Promise: Duty, Loss, and Healing - With Scott Tatum

Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Scott Tatum is a seasoned veteran in the fields of emergency medicine and tactical medical support. ...

Crossroads and Courage - Some of Life's Battles are Worth it

Fri, 23 Feb 2024

We are diving deep into the heart of personal struggle, resilience, and the journey toward healing a...

The Rise of Russia - With Curtis Fox

Mon, 19 Feb 2024

We are diving into the heart of Eurasian geopolitics with Curtis L. Fox, author of the groundbreakin...

What Would It Take To Change Your Mind

Sat, 17 Feb 2024

Food for thought, what does it take to change someone's mind? Why do we believe in the things that w...

What Would It Take to Change Your Mind

Fri, 16 Feb 2024

Food for thought, what does it take to change someone's mind? Why do we believe in the things that w...

Damn The Valley - With Will Yeske and Nick Armendariz

Mon, 12 Feb 2024

William (Will) Yeske, is an 11-year combat veteran and the author of Damn The Valley, a book detaili...

The Cusp of WW3, or Not...

Fri, 09 Feb 2024

Are we headed towards WW3? Is America about to crumble onto itself? Today, we are talking about an a...

Navigate, Innovate, Elevate - Entrepreneurship and the Great Outdoors with Stephen Turner

Mon, 05 Feb 2024

Stephen Turner's life story embodies the spirit of true entrepreneurship, adventure, and community e...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 4

Fri, 02 Feb 2024

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the sc...

The Frontlines of Conservation - Tom Opre's Vision for a Sustainable Future

Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Tom Opre is a renowned figure in the world of wildlife conservation and media. As a film director, c...

Rising from the Ashes - Reinventing Yourself After Adversity

Fri, 26 Jan 2024

We are focusing on one theme today, personal reinvention in the face of life's challenges. This epis...

Big Pharma to The Front Lines of Fire - A Journey of Transformation and Healing with Kara Henning

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

Kara Henning is a former pharmaceutical sales rep who transformed her life in the wake of a mental h...

Facing Fears, Family Feuds, and Navy SEALs Lost at Sea

Fri, 19 Jan 2024

Overcoming Freezing in Crisis: A father recounts the moments when he froze during a life-threatening...

Mastering the Mat - A Journey from Wilderness Ranger to Jiu Jitsu Champion with Leah Stumpf

Mon, 15 Jan 2024

Leah is a third-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a full-time coach at Straight Blast Gym...

Life, Leadership, and Leaps of Faith

Fri, 12 Jan 2024

Returning to the Flames: A 40-year-old husband and father recounts his journey from being a wildland...

unSEALed - A Navy SEAL's guide to Mastering Life's Transitions - with Mark Greene

Mon, 08 Jan 2024

Mark Greene is a former Navy SEAL with 20 years of distinguished service, and he is one of my oldest...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 3

Fri, 05 Jan 2024

Buckle up again everyone, we are stepping back into a role reversal, turning the microphone towards ...

Forging Resilience - with Casey Hildreth

Mon, 01 Jan 2024

Casey Hildreth is a Christian, dedicated husband, and father to five. Casey carved a path of resilie...

BUD/s duds and Emergency Surgeries

Fri, 29 Dec 2023

Today's episode kicks off by addressing a heartfelt and raw listener question, painting the picture ...

Focal Point - Navigating a Future with AI

Mon, 25 Dec 2023

In this episode of Focal Point, join hosts Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf as they delve into the emerge...

Naval Special Warfare and Injuries - with Mike Glover

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Mike Glover, renowned for his military and security expertise, joins the Cleared Hot Podcast today. ...

Life's Complexities and Modern Masculinity

Fri, 15 Dec 2023

The Tragic Tale of Mark: A listener, an Operations Manager in the oil and gas sector, shares the hea...

Generations, Politics, and Santa - with Vaughn Stumpf

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

This episode is a unique blend of serious discussion, personal stories, and light-hearted moments, p...

Who is More Toxic - Army or Prison?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023

I cannot believe that we live in a world where this is an actual discussion or conversation point, b...

The Flight Path to Success - with Paul 'Roscoe' White

Mon, 04 Dec 2023

Paul “Roscoe” White is a retired Air Force fighter pilot turned F35 instructor, championship-win...

Welcome to Focal Point - Episode 001

Fri, 01 Dec 2023

Where do you go to consume your news? Can we even call it that anymore? Is it actually the "news," o...

Special Operations Insights - with Jack Murphy & Dave Parke

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

In this episode, we are talking about the world of military special operations and its intersection ...

Thanks - Giving

Fri, 24 Nov 2023

It's not what happens to you, but what you do with it that matters." Whether you're facing personal ...

The Other Side of Psychedelics with Taylor Duckett

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

In today's episode, I sit down with Taylor Ducket, a 33-year-old husband and father with a compellin...

The Crossroads of Choice - Navigating Your life and Finding Your Path

Fri, 17 Nov 2023

We are going on a deep dive into the heart of life's pivotal decisions, guided by questions from lis...

A Journey Beyond Borders - with Vincent Vargas

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

In this episode, we're joined by Vincent Vargas, a man whose life reads like an action-packed novel....

Echoes of Valor - Sebastian Junger on the Bonds of Battle and the Spirit of Veterans Day

Fri, 10 Nov 2023

As Veterans Day approaches there is no better guest than Sebastian Junger, a journalist known for hi...

Behind the Badge: Federal Crime-Fighting in the IRS - with Scott Daniels

Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Dive into the clandestine world of financial investigations with Scott Daniels, a seasoned Superviso...

Leap of Faith - Navigating Risks, Military Ambitions, and Life's Callings

Fri, 03 Nov 2023

In this episode we dive headfirst (pun intended) into the thrill and perils of skydiving, exploring ...

Transition and Fostering Resilience - with Chris Gill and Michael Anthony

Mon, 30 Oct 2023

Chris Gill and Michael Anthony have diverse military backgrounds, and now spearhead impactful initia...

Bridging The Gap - Prepared vs. Paranoid

Fri, 27 Oct 2023

-A young father grapples with financial infidelity, strained family relationships, and battling pers...

Frontline Chronicles - Unveiling the IDF Journey with Richard & Bernardo

Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Richard and Bernardo are two distinguished veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), who have na...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 2

Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Buckle up, everyone. In this episode we are stepping into a role reversal, turning the microphone to...

From Cell Bars to CEO - with AG Gregoroff

Mon, 16 Oct 2023

AG Gregoroff isn't just the founder and CEO of Toehold Flip Flops - heralded as producers of the wor...

Facing Darkness: Questions from the Frontlines of Life

Fri, 13 Oct 2023

In today's episode, we are diving headfirst into the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by listeners...

Redefining Fitness - with Craig 'Patty' Patterson

Mon, 09 Oct 2023

Craig "Patty" Patterson is the founder of the Madlab School of Fitness. We went deep into Patty's jo...

Demons, Anger, and Heartbreak

Fri, 06 Oct 2023

Today we are diving into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. One listener shared h...

Brokeback Hilltop - with John Barklow and John Dudley

Mon, 02 Oct 2023

We are diving deep into the roots of hunting, archery precision, and survival strategies. John Dudle...

Grappling with Grapes - Wine, Jiu Jitsu, and Legacies with Maynard James Keenan & Henry Akins

Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Maynard James Keenan is the lead singer of Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, and the owner of Me...

Guardians of the Wild - With John Nores

Mon, 25 Sep 2023

John made an incredible journey from a small-town boy with a passion for nature to a celebrated ward...

You Are Not Alone

Fri, 22 Sep 2023

This entire episode is dedicated to a raw, revealing listener-submitted story that challenges the pe...

From Trauma to Triumph - with Travis Gribble

Mon, 18 Sep 2023

Travis Gribble is a 24-year law enforcement veteran with a story that will resonate with anyone who'...

Michael Vs Andy - Round 1

Fri, 15 Sep 2023

Buckle up, everyone. In this episode we are stepping into a role reversal, turning the microphone to...

World Records, Mount Everest, and the Toughest Races on Earth - with Tyler Carnevale

Mon, 11 Sep 2023

Tyler isn't just an avid ultra-endurance athlete; he's an 8x Guinness World Record holder, a seasone...

Aging Warriors, Unsettling Neighbors, and Standing Up Right

Fri, 08 Sep 2023

In this special listener-submitted Q&A episode we dive into some personal and complex issues that co...

Clearing the Path - Mind, Body & Soul Fitness with Bill & Karianne Anthes of Between The Ears

Mon, 04 Sep 2023

Bill Anthes is a Special Forces veteran who with his wife Karianne, redefined the intersection of ph...

The Fight Against Human Trafficking - with Nic McKinley

Fri, 01 Sep 2023

Today we are going to dive into the world of counterintelligence and counter-human trafficking with ...

From the SEAL Teams to Startups - with Todd Ehrlich

Mon, 28 Aug 2023

Todd Ehrlich is a former Navy SEAL turned serial entrepreneur. His journey is far from conventional;...

Between Two Trees - with Jack Osbourne

Fri, 25 Aug 2023

From Special Forces to Sovereign Soil - with Preston McCormick

Mon, 21 Aug 2023

In this episode I sit down with ex-Special Forces officer turned entrepreneur, Preston McCormick. Af...

Lead the Charge - Unpacking Leadership

Fri, 18 Aug 2023

In this listener-submitted Q&A episode, I tackle two questions that touch on resilience, leadership,...

From the Edge to Enlightenment: A Firefighter’s Resilient Journey - with Rick Bucher

Mon, 14 Aug 2023

In this episode, we dive deep with Rick Bucher, a man whose life narrative reads like an adrenaline-...

Passions, Pivots, and Perseverance

Fri, 11 Aug 2023

In this episode, there are two listener-submitted questions that delve deep into the challenges of l...

Frontlines to Headlines: The Battle Beyond Combat with Jariko Denman & Jenna Bakken

Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and raised as a military brat. He enlisted in the US Army in...

From Navy SEAL to Natural Resources - Coffee with Ryan Zinke

Fri, 04 Aug 2023

Today we sit down with the Representative from Montana, Ryan Zinke. From his roots in Bozeman to the...

Unleashing the Healing Power of Psychedelics - with Jesse Gould

Mon, 31 Jul 2023

Jesse Gould is an Army Ranger turned psychedelics advocate and the mind behind the Heroic Hearts Pro...

Life's Crossroads - From Deployments to Heartbreak

Fri, 28 Jul 2023

Question 1 is from an active-duty father of four girls, torn between his duty and the family he love...

Defying All Odds - A SEAL’s Unlikely Journey - with Remi Adeleke

Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Remi Adeleke is a man whose life is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ...

Addiction and Acceptance

Fri, 21 Jul 2023

Today's episode focuses on two listener-submitted questions that touch the core of personal struggle...

In the Crosshairs of National Security - with Chris Piehota

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

This episode is all about the world of national security and covert operations with retired FBI Agen...

Pack light and Fight Right

Fri, 14 Jul 2023

From the essentials of a fanny pack to the martial arts deemed valuable versus "Bulshitzu," to strat...

Inside the Secret Service - with Mark Brandenburg

Mon, 10 Jul 2023

In this week's episode, we journey into the heart of American law enforcement with United States Sec...

Hijackings and Healing Scars

Fri, 07 Jul 2023

In this episode, we venture into the unknown with a fresh batch of listener-submitted questions. Fro...

From Warzones to Whiskey - with Jarred Taylor

Mon, 03 Jul 2023

Jarred "JT" Taylor went from being an Air Force Munitions Systems Apprentice and Tactical Air Contro...

Co-Parenting Challenges, Podcasting 101, and Combating Systemic Corruption

Fri, 30 Jun 2023

This week I am answering three listener-submitted questions: We begin by delving into the challengin...

Behind Enemy Lines - From Waco to the War on Terror with Chris Whitcomb

Mon, 26 Jun 2023

Chris Whitcomb is one of only 200 agents who've had the honor of serving in the FBI's Hostage Rescue...

Facing the Future & Bridging Political Divides

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

In this episode, I tackle two listener-submitted questions that dig into the heart of our personal a...

Burn the Boats - No Plan B with Matt Higgins

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Matt Higgins is a titan in the world of entrepreneurship, a Guest Shark on Shark Tank, and an Execut...

Better Together - Couples Survival with the Fieldcraft Team

Fri, 16 Jun 2023

This episode goes beyond the individual, diving into how couples can effectively communicate, train ...

Athletic Alchemy - Unleashing the Giant with John Welbourn

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

John Welbourn – ex-NFL star, powerlifter, CrossFit Games competitor, entrepreneur, and the creativ...

Facing Life's Hardest Decisions: Trade, Trust, and Transition

Fri, 09 Jun 2023

Get ready to unpack some of the intricacies of life's hardest decisions. In this episode I tackle li...

Unyielding Valor - Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee's Path to the Medal of Honor

Mon, 05 Jun 2023

In this episode, we dive into the life and military career of Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, from his beg...

Surviving Storms: Empathy, Healing, and Self-Care in Trying Times

Fri, 02 Jun 2023

How do you find the path to navigate life's tumultuous storms?  One step at a time. This episode ex...

F-35 Chronicles: Life Lessons From Combat Pilot Hasard Lee

Mon, 29 May 2023

Hasard Lee's remarkable career includes flying both F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, being awarded the ti...

Redefining Freedom: Marc Malone's Vision for America

Fri, 26 May 2023

Marc Malone is an English-born American philosopher, entrepreneur, policy advisor, and founder of Am...

Underwater Odyssey - Veterans, SEALs, and Scuba Therapy with Jeff Houser & Steve Rubin

Mon, 22 May 2023

Get ready to navigate land and sea with two unique personalities: Jeff Houser, a former Navy SEAL fr...

Survival & Soul - Mike Glover on Preparedness & Loss

Fri, 19 May 2023

Mike Glover - former Special Forces operative, CIA contractor, and founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Sur...

From War to Warflower - Robert Stark's Alaskan odyssey to redemption

Mon, 15 May 2023

Robert Stark is the author of Warflower and a lifelong Alaskan who has truly triumphed over adversit...

Life & Duty - Untangling Moral Dilemmas

Fri, 12 May 2023

Join me as we delve into the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding life-altering decisions....

Jack Carr - Beyond the Battlefield – Life as a Navy SEAL and Bestselling Author

Mon, 08 May 2023

Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr is the creative force behind the acclaimed James R...

Unfiltered Truths: Mike Glover & Evan Hafer - Politics, Surprising Success Stories, the Perfect Brew

Fri, 05 May 2023

Mike Glover and Evan Hafer delve into a myriad of topics that encompass the current political enviro...

Episode 283 - Ephraim Mattos

Mon, 01 May 2023

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 146

Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Today is a special Q and A, I chose to only speak about political and social issues. I dive deep int...

Episode 282 - Paul Evancoe and Nelson Grant

Mon, 24 Apr 2023

Paul Evancoe is a police officer in Orlando, Florida. He is currently a full-time training instructo...

Full Auto Friday - Round 145

Fri, 21 Apr 2023

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1.  What do you do when the people that helped you find ...

Cleared Hot Podcast Episode 281 - Aaron Smith Levin

Mon, 17 Apr 2023

Aaron is a former long-time Scientologist, including as a Sea Org member and trainer of Scientology ...

Fridays From Costa Rica with Dan Hart and Henry Akins

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

Sometimes you find yourself in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, training jiu jitsu and spending ...

Cleared Hot Episode 280 - Shaun Crandall

Mon, 10 Apr 2023

Originally from Missouri, Shaun graduated from Mizzou (University of Missouri Bachelors in Marketing...

Full Auto Friday - Round 144 - A response to YouTube comments

Fri, 07 Apr 2023

Fridays are generally for Q and A, but not this Friday. Last week's Friday episode generated a few c...

Episode 279 - Nick Koumalatsos

Mon, 03 Apr 2023

Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. He spent his childhood training to be Batman and planning his ne...

Full Auto Friday - Round 143

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How can we better prepare ourselves to react to violen...

Episode 278 - Kelsi Sheren

Mon, 27 Mar 2023

Fresh out of high school, Kelsi Sheren, a nineteen-year-old woman, sought to join the military to he...

Full Auto Friday - Round 142

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1.  How to prevent going #1, and hopefully #2 on your...

Cleared Hot Episode 277 - Jeff Nichols

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and...

Full Auto Friday - Round 141

Fri, 17 Mar 2023

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1.  Did I join the military to fight for others' freedom...

Episode 276 - Chad Robichaux

Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part...

Shenanigans with Mike Glover and Jarred Taylor

Fri, 10 Mar 2023

The title is pretty accurate, this episode is mostly shenanigans. We recorded this after our most re...

Episode 275 - George Monsoor

Mon, 06 Mar 2023

George Monsoor is the father of Michael Monsoor and a Marine veteran. He was born in Wisconsin and m...

BRCC Roundtable with Evan Hafer, Jariko Denman, and Logan Stark

Fri, 03 Mar 2023

Join us as Evan leads us through a Q and A about the most recent 777 Expedition, as well as countles...

Cleared Hot Episode 274 - ZeroEyes - A technology solution for mass shootings

Mon, 27 Feb 2023

ZeroEyes is a human-verified proactive gun detection solution that integrates into existing security...

Power Hour with Mike Glover - Leadership, Preparedness, Business

Fri, 24 Feb 2023

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Cleared Hot Episode 273 - Dallas Alexander

Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Dallas Alexander was a member of Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2), an extremely high-readiness and precise...

Tactical A**holes - Volume 4 - Mambas, Rats with video helmets, and silent drills with Bryan Callen

Fri, 17 Feb 2023

Bryan Callen was the founder of JSOC and a plank owner at both CAG and Devgru. He first tasted comba...

Episode 272 - Wylie McGraw

Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Wylie McGraw is best described as a performance accelerator. He has been described as a “secret we...

Friday Lessons in Business and Entrepreneurship

Fri, 10 Feb 2023

I am knee-deep (more likely neck-deep) in my first true business venture. Mistakes have been made. T...

Episode 271 - Rob Bailey

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Rob Bailey could perhaps be best described as an artist/serial entrepreneur.  He is the founder of ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 140 - With Nelson Grant

Fri, 03 Feb 2023

Today's episode is a blend of a traditional Full Auto Friday and Monday episode. The question I open...

Episode 270 - 7 Jumps, 7 Continents, 7 Lessons for Business and Life

Mon, 30 Jan 2023

The 777 Expedition was an amazing journey, with 7 successful jumps on 7 continents in just over 6 d...

Full Auto Friday - Round 139

Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:   1. Would you try to talk your child out of military...

Episode 269 - Mike McDowell - The Most Interesting Man Alive

Mon, 23 Jan 2023

Mike was born & educated in Australia. His career began on MacQuarie Island as a geophysicist with ...

777 Expedition Highlight

Fri, 20 Jan 2023

There were an incredible amount of memorable moments and lessons learned over the past week while tr...

Episode 268 - Glenn Cowan

Mon, 16 Jan 2023

Glenn founded One 9 Investments while serving as an Assaulter Officer in Canadian Special Operations...

The Worlds First Podcast from Antarctica - with Logan Stark and Jeriko Denman

Fri, 13 Jan 2023

Logan Stark is the VP of Branding for Black Rifle Coffee, and Jariko Denman is the Media First Serge...

Cleared Hot Episode 267 - Triple 7 Kickoff - Who we are, Who we are jumping for, and Why

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

As we begin our 7 continent expedition I can think of nothing more important than talking about thos...

Full Auto Friday - Round 138

Fri, 06 Jan 2023

The first Q and A of 2023 from the road in Punta Arenas, Chile! 1. Should I "follow my passion," "Do...

Episode 266 - Vaughn Stumpf

Mon, 02 Jan 2023

Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of m...

Full Auto Friday - Round 137

Fri, 30 Dec 2022

Finishing off 2022 with the final Q and A episode of the year. 1. 2022 - year in review 2. Finding b...

Cleared Hot Episode 265 - Nic McKinley - CEO and Founder of DeliverFund

Mon, 26 Dec 2022

As an Operative who served as a Country Chief for a Special Unit within the CIA, Nic witnessed not o...

Full Auto Friday - Round 136

Fri, 23 Dec 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Porn - thoughts on the ease of accessibility, and impa...

Episode 264 - Josh Smith - Founder of Montana Knife Company

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh’...

777 Update and Leadership lessons with Mike Sarraille

Fri, 16 Dec 2022

Most Fridays I dedicate to Q and A, but not this Friday.  I was recently in Tampa for the premiere ...

Episode 263 - Love, Leadership, and Apache Gunships with Lt. Col Brian Slade

Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Lt. Col. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguish...

Full Auto Friday - Round 135 - With Dan Hart

Fri, 09 Dec 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A from the tropical paradise of Costa Rice with Henry Akins Jiu Jitsu black belt Da...

Episode 262 - Akshay Nanavati

Mon, 05 Dec 2022

As a young immigrant to the US, Akshay overcame drug addiction, PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the...

Full Auto Friday - Round 134

Fri, 02 Dec 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Do lightbulbs suck darkness or give off light 2. Findi...

Episode 261 - Mark Smiley

Mon, 28 Nov 2022

Mark Smiley is a professional photographer, filmmaker, speaker, & IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide. He...

Full Auto Friday - Round 133

Fri, 25 Nov 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. If Donald Trump is not elected are we looking at "anot...

Cleared Hot Episode 260 - Nelson Grant - 2022 Hunting year in review

Mon, 21 Nov 2022

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 132

Fri, 18 Nov 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My brother-in-law wants to become a SEAL but has never...

Episode 259 - Jennifer Fraser

Mon, 14 Nov 2022

Jennifer earned her PhD from University of Toronto in Comparative Literature and is the Founder of T...

Full Auto Friday - Round 131

Fri, 11 Nov 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I have a friend running for office and is asking for m...

Episode 258 - Jariko Denman

Mon, 07 Nov 2022

Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlis...

Full Auto Friday - Round 130

Fri, 04 Nov 2022

Today's episode is based on a single question about leadership, specifically from a leader who feels...

Episode 257 - Gary Edgington

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

Gary Edgington is a 40-year law enforcement veteran and the son of a law enforcement officer who was...

Full Auto Friday - Round 129

Fri, 28 Oct 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. What happens to a leader when they are fired from the ...

Episode 256 - James Smith

Mon, 24 Oct 2022

James Smith is a consultant in the private sector, as well as for military units. He is the owner of...

Full Auto Friday - Round 128

Fri, 21 Oct 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My girlfriend was nearly kidnapped right in front of m...

Episode 255 - John Spencer

Mon, 17 Oct 2022

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally rec...

Full Auto Friday - Round 127

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Our first child is on the way and my parents seem far ...

Episode 254 - Jeb Corliss

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

In 20 + years, Jeb Corliss has made more than 2,000 jumps, from the likes of the Eiffel Tower, Golde...

Full Auto Friday - Round 126

Fri, 07 Oct 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Everyday Carry (EDC) and the shame associated with fan...

Episode 253 - Alan Mack

Mon, 03 Oct 2022

Alan C. Mack joined the Army upon graduating High School. His desire to see the world as a US Army h...

Full Auto Friday - Round 125

Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1.  Should I develop empathy for miserable and unhealthy...

Episode 252 - Greg Anderson

Mon, 26 Sep 2022

Greg Anderson was a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted an ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 124

Fri, 23 Sep 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I am surrounded by family that is incredibly judgement...

Episode 251 - Travis Gribble

Mon, 19 Sep 2022

Travis Gribble retired in February of 2022 after 23 years in law enforcement. For half of his caree...

Full Auto Friday - Round 123

Fri, 16 Sep 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My father, suicide, gatekeeping information from other...

Episode 250 - Sara Wilkinson

Mon, 12 Sep 2022

Sara Wilkinson is a mother, small business owner, suicide prevention advocate, and the widow of Navy...

Full Auto Friday - Round 122

Fri, 09 Sep 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How do I protect my body (required by my occupation) a...

Episode 249 - Dr. Pat Scannon

Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Pat Scannon is one among the few who have earned a Ph.D. and then, separately, an M.D. His passion f...

Full Auto Friday - Round 121

Fri, 02 Sep 2022

Occasionally, Fridays are better suited to address individual questions or individual issues. Today ...

Episode 248 - Nick Lavery

Mon, 29 Aug 2022

Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. Commonly known as Green Bere...

Full Auto Friday - Round 120

Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: Motivation, depression, struggles with life, etc. You kno...

Episode 247 - Robb Wolf

Mon, 22 Aug 2022

Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and is a 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 119

Fri, 19 Aug 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:   1. My ex-wife is 14k behind on child support and as...

Episode 246 - Coffee Time with Evan Hafer

Mon, 15 Aug 2022

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his current role he spent twenty y...

Full Auto Friday - Round 118 - Jiu Jitsu Roundtable with John Frankl and Travis Davison

Fri, 12 Aug 2022

Finishing the week with a Jiu Jitsu specific Q and A. Travis Davison is a black belt in Brazilian Ji...

Episode 245 - Rick Bucher

Mon, 08 Aug 2022

Rick Bucher was a Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Tech for 27 years in Scottsdale, AZ, and retired afte...

Full Auto Friday - Round 117

Fri, 05 Aug 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How can I show my friend who claims he is a "game time...

Episode 244 - Mike Glover

Mon, 01 Aug 2022

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)...

Full Auto Friday - Round 116 - Fyre and Iceland

Fri, 29 Jul 2022

Traditionally Fridays are for Q and A... Today, as promised a look back at a failed skydiving trip t...

Episode 243 - John Dudley

Mon, 25 Jul 2022

John Dudley is a world-class archer, projectile enthusiast, and one of the best bow hunters to walk ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 115

Fri, 22 Jul 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I feel like I need to leave my job, but I don't want t...

Episode 242 - Matthew Reed

Mon, 18 Jul 2022

Matthew Reed is a Veteran of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a former member of the U.S...

Full Auto Friday - Round 114

Fri, 15 Jul 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. As a teacher, how do I teach our youth about the histo...

Episode 241 - Nelson Grant

Mon, 11 Jul 2022

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 113

Fri, 08 Jul 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How the hell do I get over my divorce 2. Can a "Never ...

Episode 240 - Anthony Arismendi

Mon, 04 Jul 2022

Anthony Arismendi is a former FBI agent with a highly decorated and distinguished career spanning tw...

Full Auto Friday - round 112

Fri, 01 Jul 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I have been lying to my future wife about the actual d...

Episode 239 - Mike Sarraille

Mon, 27 Jun 2022

Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a former enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Snip...

Full Auto Friday - Round 111

Fri, 24 Jun 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. All I wanted to do was some "harmless window shopping,...

Episode 238 - Coffee time with Evan Hafer and Mike Glover

Mon, 20 Jun 2022

Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government A...

Full Auto Friday - Round 110

Fri, 17 Jun 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Apprehension about enlisting in the military 2. Why bo...

Episode 237 - Mickey Schuch

Mon, 13 Jun 2022

Mickey Schuch is the owner and an instructor at Carry Trainer, an organization designed to provide a...

Full Auto Friday - Round 109

Fri, 10 Jun 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:   1. A variety of questions about SEAL training, thos...

Episode 236 - Thomas Nybo

Mon, 06 Jun 2022

Thomas Nybo lives a double life. Half the year, he lives in the mountains of Utah, snowboarding most...

Full Auto Friday - Round 108 - The Jiu Jitsu roundtable with Henry Akins and Dan Hart

Fri, 03 Jun 2022

Full Auto Friday with a Jiu Jitsu focus.   Training, how to find a gym, when to start, how to tr...

Cleared Hot Episode 235 - Fred Galvin

Mon, 30 May 2022

Fred Galvin served for over 26 years as an enlisted and Marine Corps officer including assignments i...

Full Auto Friday - Round 107

Fri, 27 May 2022

Traditionally, Fridays are for rapid-fire Q and A... Today there are only two topics, both relativel...

Episode 234 - Lindsay Moran

Mon, 23 May 2022

Lindsay Moran is a former clandestine officer for the Central Intelligence Agency. She is a freelanc...

Full Auto Friday - Round 106

Fri, 20 May 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Quitting, and performance-enhancing drugs at BUD/s 2. ...

Episode 233 - Mike Glover and Evan Hafer

Mon, 16 May 2022

Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government A...

Full Auto Friday - Round 105 with Nelson Grant

Fri, 13 May 2022

Normally, Fridays are for rapid fire Q and A. Today I am joined by my good friend Nelson Grant, and ...

Episode 232 - Jack Carr

Mon, 09 May 2022

Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task...

Full Auto Friday - Round 104

Fri, 06 May 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I'm 41 and living in my father's house, how can I find...

Episode 231 - Keelin Darby

Mon, 02 May 2022

Keelin Darby is an active law enforcement officer and the wife of Ben Darby. Officer Ben Darby respo...

Full Auto Friday - Round 103

Fri, 29 Apr 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My mom and dad have cancer, affairs, girlfriends, a to...

Episode 230 - Michelle Black

Mon, 25 Apr 2022

When Green Beret Bryan Black was killed in an ambush in Niger in 2017, his wife Michelle saw her wor...

Full Auto Friday - Round 102

Fri, 22 Apr 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I received a death threat based on something that I sa...

Episode 229 - Kegan Gill

Mon, 18 Apr 2022

Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound ba...

Full Auto Friday - Round 101

Fri, 15 Apr 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How do I write the vows for my upcoming wedding and no...

Episode 228 - Scott DeFoe

Mon, 11 Apr 2022

Scott DeFoe is a retired Los Angeles Police Department Officer who began his career as a Special Age...

Full Auto Friday - Round 100

Fri, 08 Apr 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Military or LEO, I am at a career crossroads and don't...

Episode 227 - Matthew Cole

Mon, 04 Apr 2022

Matthew Cole is the author of Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6. Matthew ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 99

Fri, 01 Apr 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. What advice and action steps should someone take who h...

Episode 226 - Jim Miller

Mon, 28 Mar 2022

Jim Miller is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the UFC lightweight divisi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 98 with Jim Miller

Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week with guest host and UFC fighter Jim Miller. We covered a v...

Episode 225 - Bill Anthes

Mon, 21 Mar 2022

Bill Anthes is a Special Forces veteran continuing his service as a therapist with a unique approach...

Full Auto Friday - Round 97

Fri, 18 Mar 2022

Back by popular demand, Q and A with my father, Vaughn Stumpf 1. Favorite authors, characters, and v...

Episode 224 - General Clay Hutmacher

Mon, 14 Mar 2022

General Clay Hutmacher was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served ove...

Full Auto Friday - Round 96

Fri, 11 Mar 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. "Everyday questions you would ask a friend" 2. I am ge...

Episode 223 - Angel Cortes

Mon, 07 Mar 2022

You are not your mistakes.... Angel Cortes grew up in Orange County in what can only be described as...

Full Auto Friday - Round 95

Fri, 04 Mar 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How to break the negative thought process/feedback loo...

Episode 222 - Chase Cannon

Mon, 28 Feb 2022

Chase Cannon is a 24-year-old triathlete and avid outdoorsman. In 2021 he completed a 70.3 Ironman a...

Full Auto Friday - Round 94

Fri, 25 Feb 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How do you deal with significant loss of personal goal...

Cleared Hot Episode 221 - John Mattingly

Mon, 21 Feb 2022

Sgt. John Mattingly is a retired 21-year veteran with the Louisville Metro Police Department in Kent...

Full Auto Friday - Round 93

Fri, 18 Feb 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Wingsuiting and plausible tricks/options from my local...

Episode 220 - Mike Glover

Mon, 14 Feb 2022

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Full Auto Friday - Round 92

Fri, 11 Feb 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. "Not everyone can do what you do" 2. I enjoy firearms,...

Episode 219 - Christina and Matthew Dages

Mon, 07 Feb 2022

Matthew Dages, formerly a La Mesa Police Officer, was involved in a minor use of force incident duri...

Full Auto Friday - Round 91

Fri, 04 Feb 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How do you talk a family member out of marrying someon...

Episode 218 - Tony Cowden

Mon, 31 Jan 2022

Tony Cowden has 22 years in the Special Operations community, serving over 8 years and 28 deployment...

Full Auto Friday - Round 90 with Jason Deneau

Fri, 28 Jan 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I want to start jiu-jitsu, but I also want to continue...

Episode 217 - Aaron Howard

Mon, 24 Jan 2022

Facing charges from military prosecutors, Aaron Howard, a decorated combat and veteran Navy SEAL has...

Full Auto Friday - Round 89

Fri, 21 Jan 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My boyfriend is an LEO, how do I deal with my anxiety ...

Episode 216 - Toby Harnden

Mon, 17 Jan 2022

Toby Harnden is an accomplished author and veteran foreign correspondent. His latest book is First C...

Full Auto Friday - Round 88

Fri, 14 Jan 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Am I selfish for wanting to move on from a family busi...

Episode 215 - Kara Smith and Nic Mckinley

Mon, 10 Jan 2022

Kara Smith spent 12 years as an intelligence analyst with the Air Force where she deployed supportin...

Full Auto Friday - Round 87

Fri, 07 Jan 2022

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I'm afraid of being hired for my dream job as I am wor...

Episode 214 - Josh Bridges

Mon, 03 Jan 2022

After early success in his wrestling career, it was during his college years that he lost sight of w...

Full Auto Friday - Round 86

Fri, 31 Dec 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off 2021: 1. I just became a father and want to be someone who never ha...

Episode 213 - Sean "Buck" Rogers

Mon, 27 Dec 2021

Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean d...

Full Auto Friday - Round 85

Fri, 24 Dec 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Injuries and setbacks, how do I know if what I want to...

Episode 212 - Nick De Gregorio

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Nick De Gregorio is a candidate running in New Jersey's 5th Congressional district. At the age of 16...

Full Auto Friday - Round 84

Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: **Fair warning, this episode is not one that I would list...

Episode 211 - Josh Smith

Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh’...

Full Auto Friday - Round 83

Fri, 10 Dec 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Have I ever felt like I have been "put into a situatio...

Episode 210 - Mike Glover and Evan Hafer

Mon, 06 Dec 2021

Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government A...

Full Auto Friday - Round 82

Fri, 03 Dec 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I am trying to pick between my wife and the woman I am...

Episode 209 - Nelson Grant - Lessons from the field

Mon, 29 Nov 2021

Full Auto Friday - Round 81

Fri, 26 Nov 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Thoughts on the Rittenhouse verdict 2. SOF members tea...

Episode 208 - Chris Haueter

Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Chris Haueter, is an American martial arts athlete and coach. Chris is one of the BJJ Dirty Dozen (f...

Full Auto Friday - Round 80

Fri, 19 Nov 2021

Today's Friday episode will not be Q and A. Instead, I discuss a recent "incident" that I witnessed,...

Episode 207 - Eric Oehlerich and Mick Mulroy

Mon, 15 Nov 2021

Olly is a retired 20+ year Navy SEAL Officer, ending his career while serving as the Commanding Offi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 79

Fri, 12 Nov 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Unhealthy relationships, fatherhood, being a part of y...

Episode 206 - Daniel Gade

Mon, 08 Nov 2021

“Daniel M. Gade is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel, avid hunter, former US Senate candidate, ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 78

Fri, 05 Nov 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I witnessed a theft and did nothing, am I a coward 2. ...

Episode 205 - Jeff Smith

Mon, 01 Nov 2021

Growing up in the mountains and fields outside of Pendleton, Oregon, Jeff Smith has spent most of hi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 77

Fri, 29 Oct 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Physical standards and fairness towards women in SWAT ...

Episode 204 - Marcus and Amber Capone

Mon, 25 Oct 2021

When he was medically retired after 13 years. and multiple combat deployments as a U.S. Navy SEAL, M...

Full Auto Friday - Round 76

Fri, 22 Oct 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How to find a Veteran based charity that is actually l...

Episode 203 - Greg Putnam

Mon, 18 Oct 2021

Greg Putnam spent nine years of active duty as a US Navy SEAL stationed out of Hawaii before making ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 75

Fri, 15 Oct 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How to keep your cool in high-stress environments 2. I...

Episode 202 - Niels Jorgensen

Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Niels Jorgensen served as an FDNY firefighter for nearly 22 years until a forced medical retirement ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 74

Fri, 08 Oct 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. The great social media blackout of 2021 and what can b...

Episode 201 - Brian Gilman and Casey Woods

Mon, 04 Oct 2021

Brian grew up in Butte, Montana, and is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel. A Recon Marine and Inte...

Full Auto Friday - Round 73

Fri, 01 Oct 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Service members being discharged over their refusal to...

Episode 200 - Micah Fink

Mon, 27 Sep 2021

Micah was raised in upstate New York and joined the military in 2003, later becoming a US Navy Seal ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 72

Fri, 24 Sep 2021

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Advice for someone starting a business 2. Tips for vet...

Episode 199 - Evan Hafer

Mon, 20 Sep 2021

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his current role he spent twenty y...

Full Auto Friday - Round 71

Fri, 17 Sep 2021

Rapid-fire listener submitted Q and A with a five-minute time cap. 1. Is it possible to navigate our...

Episode 198 - Evy Poumpouras

Mon, 13 Sep 2021

Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service Special Agent who worked the protective details for Presid...

Full Auto Friday - Round 70 - With Evan Hafer

Fri, 10 Sep 2021

If you are a coffee head or coffee fan, this is the episode for you. Rapid-fire Q and A with the fou...

Episode 197 - Blair Dell and Nelson Grant

Mon, 06 Sep 2021

Blair Dell has over two decades of experience in Special Operations Medicine as a member of Marine R...

Full Auto Friday - Round 69

Fri, 03 Sep 2021

Rapid-fire listener submitted Q and A with a five-minute time cap. 1. negativity and relishing in ot...

Episode 196 - Kevin Estela

Mon, 30 Aug 2021

Kevin Estela is the Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival. A lifelong outdoorsman with over 2...

Full Auto Friday - Round 68 with Jocko Willink

Fri, 27 Aug 2021

Semi rapid-fire Q and A with Jocko Willink. I am sure many will want to know if we discussed the rec...

Episode 195 - Andrews and Wilson

Mon, 23 Aug 2021

Brian Andrews is a US Navy veteran, Park Leadership Fellow, and former submarine officer with a psyc...

Full Auto Friday - Round 67 with Vaughn Stumpf

Fri, 20 Aug 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 194 - William Czopek

Mon, 16 Aug 2021

William Czopek is a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency, currently serving as Public Info...

Full Auto Friday - Round 66

Fri, 13 Aug 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 193 - Rob and Dana Linn Bailey with Matt Vincent

Mon, 09 Aug 2021

Dana Linn Bailey is an American IFBB Pro fitness and figure competitor (physique category). She is t...

Full Auto Friday - Round 65

Fri, 06 Aug 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 192 - Matt Thornton, Travis Davison, John Frankl

Mon, 02 Aug 2021

Matt Thornton is the founder of Straight Blast Gym International (SBGI), an association of over 35 g...

Full Auto Friday - Round 64

Fri, 30 Jul 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 191 - Kara the Huntress

Mon, 26 Jul 2021

Kara Smith is no stranger to hunting down bad guys. She’s spent the last 12 years doing it, starti...

Full Auto Friday - Round 63 - Magic Words

Fri, 23 Jul 2021

Traditionally, Fridays are for Q and A. Every so often I encounter a situation that I think deserves...

Episode 190 - Sean Evangelista

Mon, 19 Jul 2021

Sean Evangelista is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of service, including multiple combat deployme...

Full Auto Friday - Round 62

Fri, 16 Jul 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 189 - Kelsi Sheren

Mon, 12 Jul 2021

Author Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian Forces Veteran who fought on the front lines in Afghanistan as an ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 61

Fri, 09 Jul 2021

Traditionally Friday episodes are dedicated to listener-submitted Q and A, but not today. What began...

Episode 188 - John Stryker Meyer and Mike Glover

Mon, 05 Jul 2021

John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of servi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 60 with Nelson Grant

Fri, 02 Jul 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 187 - Wesley Morgan

Mon, 28 Jun 2021

Wesley Morgan is a freelance journalist in Washington, DC, Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing storie...

Full Auto Friday - Round 59

Fri, 25 Jun 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 186 - Steve and Jeannie Sanders

Mon, 21 Jun 2021

Jeannie Sanders can only be described as a force to be reckoned with. After a 21 year career at Siem...

Full Auto Friday - Round 58

Fri, 18 Jun 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 185 - Tim Rigby

Mon, 14 Jun 2021

After serving for five years in the British Royal Navy as a Mine Clearance Diver, Tim left England f...

Full Auto Friday - Round 57

Fri, 11 Jun 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 184 - Nelson Grant

Mon, 07 Jun 2021

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addi...

Full Auto Friday - Round 56

Fri, 04 Jun 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 183 - Kevin Owens

Mon, 31 May 2021

Kevin Owens grew up in Ireland where he served in the Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force. After immigr...

Full Auto Friday - Round 55

Fri, 28 May 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 182 - Hollie McKay

Mon, 24 May 2021

Hollie McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and in...

Full Auto Friday - Round 54

Fri, 21 May 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 181 - Josh Smith

Mon, 17 May 2021

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh’...

Full Auto Friday - Round 53

Fri, 14 May 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 180 - Jeff Depatie

Mon, 10 May 2021

Jeff Depatie served with Joint Task Force 2 as a sniper/assaulter. JTF2 is known as Canada's “Jewe...

Full Auto Friday - Round 52 - 1 year anniversary episode

Fri, 07 May 2021

It's hard to believe that it has been 1 year of Friday Q and A sessions. To celebrate I open with re...

Episode 179 - Mike Glover

Mon, 03 May 2021

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Full Auto Friday - Round 51 with Vaughn Stumpf

Fri, 30 Apr 2021

You know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A submitted by the listeners. My co-host today is the senior mem...

Episode 178 - Eddie Gallagher

Mon, 26 Apr 2021

Eddie Gallagher is a retired Navy SEAL. He received national attention when he was charged with war ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 50 with Mike Glover

Fri, 23 Apr 2021

You know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A submitted by the listeners. My co-host today is a relationship...

Episode 177 - Robb Wolf

Mon, 19 Apr 2021

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Pale...

Full Auto Friday - Round 49

Fri, 16 Apr 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 176 - Thomas Nybo

Mon, 12 Apr 2021

Thomas Nybo is a photographer and filmmaker who travels the world telling the stories of people in v...

Full Auto Friday - Round 48

Fri, 09 Apr 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 175 - Mickey Schuch

Mon, 05 Apr 2021

Mickey Schuch is the owner and an instructor at Carry Trainer, an organization designed to provide a...

Full Auto Friday - Round 47

Fri, 02 Apr 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 174 - Jon Boone and Travis Davison

Mon, 29 Mar 2021

Jon Boone is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a recent transplant to the Flathead Valley of M...

Full Auto Friday - Round 46

Fri, 26 Mar 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 173 - Jack Carr

Mon, 22 Mar 2021

Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task...

Full Auto Friday - Round 45

Fri, 19 Mar 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 172 - Rory McKernan

Mon, 15 Mar 2021

Rory Mckernan is a true renaissance man. Born in Texas, then spreading his wings to Jackson Hole and...

Full Auto Friday - Round 44

Fri, 12 Mar 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 171 - Nic McKinley

Mon, 08 Mar 2021

As an Operative who served as a Country Chief for a Special Unit within the CIA, Nic witnessed not o...

Full Auto Friday - Round 43

Fri, 05 Mar 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 170 - Wil Willis

Mon, 01 Mar 2021

Wil Willis is a former Army Ranger and Pararescueman as well as a tv show host of military shows suc...

Full Auto Friday - Round 42

Fri, 26 Feb 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 169 - Chadd Wright

Mon, 22 Feb 2021

Born and raised in the mountains of rural northwest Georgia, Chadd grew up obsessed with becoming a ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 41

Fri, 19 Feb 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per...

Episode 168 - Miles Daisher

Mon, 15 Feb 2021

Miles Daisher is an accomplished canopy pilot with more than 10,000 skydives and 6,00 BASE jumps. In...

Full Auto Friday - Round 40 with Nelson Grant

Fri, 12 Feb 2021

A Friday listener Q and A with help from my friend Nelson Grant. We do our best to limit each answer...

Episode 167 - Kyle Carpenter

Mon, 08 Feb 2021

Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest m...

Full Auto Friday - Round 39 with Brian Bishop

Fri, 05 Feb 2021

Rapid-fire discussion and commentary from listener-submitted questions. We do our best to keep it to...

Episode 166 - Sean "Buck" Rogers

Mon, 01 Feb 2021

Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean d...

Full Auto Friday - Round 38 with Brian Bishop and Nelson Grant

Fri, 29 Jan 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A responding to listener submitted topics with guest hosts Brian Bishop and Nelson ...

Episode 165 - Jason Tuschen

Mon, 25 Jan 2021

Jason Tuschen is a retired Navy Seal Command Master Chief. Jason's 27-year career in the military in...

Full Auto Friday - Round 37

Fri, 22 Jan 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A from the listeners! I do my best to limit each answer to five minutes and to choo...

Episode 164 - John Dudley

Mon, 18 Jan 2021

John Dudley is a world-class archer and coach.  He is the founder of Nock on Archery, the one-stop-...

Full Auto Friday - Round 36 with Jason Tuschen

Fri, 15 Jan 2021

Rapid-fire Q and A with retired 27 year Navy SEAL Jason Tuschen.  Jason spent ten years as a Master...

Episode 163 - 6 Jan 21' review with Brian Bishop

Wed, 13 Jan 2021

As Brian and I sat down early last week to record a Full Auto Friday we had no way of knowing what w...

Episode 162 - Todd Fox

Mon, 11 Jan 2021

Todd Fox is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military...

Full Auto Friday - Round 35 with Brain Bishop

Fri, 08 Jan 2021

Probationary Full Auto Friday Co-Host Brian Bishop returns for an extended listener Q and A session....

Episode 161 - Kick off to 2021

Mon, 04 Jan 2021

Kicking off 2021 the right way - laying out goals and a strategy to complete them, followed by likel...

Full Auto Friday - Round 34 with Trevor Thompson

Fri, 01 Jan 2021

The final Full Auto Friday installment of 2020 and the first Full Auto Friday installment of 2021. L...

Episode 160 - Nikki Selby

Mon, 28 Dec 2020

Nikki Selby is a retired Lt. Commander who served in the United States Navy as a Critical Care, Trau...

Full Auto Friday - Round 33

Fri, 25 Dec 2020

Full Auto Friday Christmas edition! I received many questions asking about what I wanted to receive ...

Episode 159 - Nick Albin AKA "Chewy"

Mon, 21 Dec 2020

Nick Albin, known to most in the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu community as “Chewy” is a Jiu-Jitsu black b...

Full Auto Friday - Round 32 with Brian Bishop

Fri, 18 Dec 2020

Probationary Full Auto Friday co-host Brian Bishop returns for his monthly episode. Questions asked ...

Episode 158 - Steve Weatherford

Mon, 14 Dec 2020

Steve Weatherford is a former American football punter who has been a member of the New Orleans Sain...

Full Auto Friday - Round 31

Fri, 11 Dec 2020

Rapid-fire listener Q and A with a 5-minute time cap per question.  Submit questions through the po...

Episode 157 - Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson

Mon, 07 Dec 2020

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his love affair with coffee, he se...

Full Auto Friday - Round 30 with Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson

Fri, 04 Dec 2020

Special Full Auto Friday episode with guest hosts Evan Hafer and Trever Thompson from Black Rifle Co...

Episode 156 - Keith Barry

Mon, 30 Nov 2020

Navy SEAL Chief Keith Barry spent more than 18 years serving his country before being wrongfully con...

Full Auto Friday - Round 29

Fri, 27 Nov 2020

Last week's episode stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest with my answer/suggestions to a doctor expre...

Episode 155 - Paul Sharp and Travis Davison

Mon, 23 Nov 2020

Endurance events, police reform, the law enforcement community policing their own, performance-enhan...

Full Auto Friday - Round 28

Fri, 20 Nov 2020

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week strong.  Five-minute time cap per answer (sometimes), all...

Episode 154 - Brian Johnson & Tiffany Morgan from WarriorNow

Mon, 16 Nov 2020

WarriorNOW was founded as a way to eliminate the stigma associated with veterans dealing with mental...

Full Auto Friday - Round 27

Fri, 13 Nov 2020

Full Auto Friday is a rapid-fire Q and A format where I answer questions from the listeners.  Each ...

Episode 153 - Greg Anderson

Mon, 09 Nov 2020

Greg Anderson is a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted an 8...

Full Auto Friday - Round 26 - The Election Recap

Fri, 06 Nov 2020

Traditionally, Full Auto Friday is dedicated to rapid-fire Q and A.  Today, given the set and setti...

Episode 152 - Adam Haidary

Mon, 02 Nov 2020

Adam Haidary spent 7 years in Law Enforcement, 2 of which as a full-time training Sergeant.  He is ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 25 with Brian Bishop

Fri, 30 Oct 2020

Potential Full Auto Friday monthly co-host Brian Bishop returns! You all know the deal, rapid-fire Q...

Episode 151 - Bill Rapier

Mon, 26 Oct 2020

Bill Rapier is Amtac Shooting’s owner and lead instructor. He retired after twenty years in the Na...

Full Auto Friday - Round 24

Fri, 23 Oct 2020

Listener submitted Q and A with a little rapid-fire Twitter session at the end. Multiple topics, 5-m...

Episode 150 - Darin Bibeau

Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Darin Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburg, New York. He joined the Coast Guard in 1994 with re...

Full Auto Friday - Round 23 - with Mike Glover

Fri, 16 Oct 2020

Guest host Mike Glover joins us today for a Full Auto Friday round of rapid-fire Q and A. Due to our...

Episode 149 - Andy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo

Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Andy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo are both former Navy SEALs who have transitioned to the civilian and ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 22

Fri, 09 Oct 2020

Full Auto Friday is for rapid-fire Q and A, topics selected by the listeners, five-minute time cap p...

Episode 148 - Margaret Thomson

Mon, 05 Oct 2020

Margaret Thomson is the author of “The World Looks Different Now,” a memoir about her oldest son...

Full Auto Friday - Round 21

Fri, 02 Oct 2020

Rapid Fire (sometimes) Q and A with questions being submitted from the listeners: 1. Is it better to...

Episode 147 - Mike Glover

Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Full Auto Friday - Round 20

Fri, 25 Sep 2020

Q and A from the audience with a five-minute time cap (sometimes, actually not often.) To submit a q...

Episode 146 - Nick Koahou

Mon, 21 Sep 2020

As an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department, Koahou was one of the first responders on D...

Full Auto Friday - Round 19

Fri, 18 Sep 2020

Rapid Fire Q and A from the viewers and listeners of the podcast. I do my best to limit myself to fi...

Episode 145 - Suresh Madhaven - Part 2

Mon, 14 Sep 2020

In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police o...

Full Auto Friday - Round 18 - Thoughts on 9/11

Fri, 11 Sep 2020

Today's episode focuses on 9/11, the impact it had on my personal life as well as the United States....

Episode 144 - Suresh Madhaven Part 1

Mon, 07 Sep 2020

In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police o...

Full Auto Friday - Round 17

Fri, 04 Sep 2020

Rapid-fire Q and A solicited from listeners. Any and all topics are. on the table, five-minute time ...

Episode 143 - Henry Akins

Mon, 31 Aug 2020

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd...

Full Auto Friday - Round 16 with Brian Bishop

Fri, 28 Aug 2020

Rapid Fire Q and A with guest host Brian Bishop, five minute time cap per question.. 1. Is BLM a dom...

Episode 142 - John Barklow

Mon, 24 Aug 2020

John Barklow is the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka, a hunting brand based in Bozeman, Montana. P...

Full Auto Friday - Round 15

Fri, 21 Aug 2020

Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: First, a love letter to special podca...

Episode 141 - Angel Cortes

Mon, 17 Aug 2020

Angel Cortes grew up in Orange county to what can only be described as very difficult and challengin...

Full Auto Friday - Round 14

Fri, 14 Aug 2020

Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: 1. Thoughts on various military occup...

Episode 140 - Remi Adeleke

Mon, 10 Aug 2020

Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa and moved to New York City with his mother and brother foll...

Full Auto Friday - Round 13

Fri, 07 Aug 2020

Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: 1. Managing emotional responses 2. Th...

Episode 139 - Jason and Jessica Silva

Mon, 03 Aug 2020

Jason Silva is a retired Navy SEAL who served for 27 years in the United States Navy. He completed B...

Full Auto Friday - Round 12

Fri, 31 Jul 2020

Rapid Fire Q and A with a 5 minute time cap to take you into the weekend:  1:  Managing expectatio...

Episode 138 - Brian Bishop

Mon, 27 Jul 2020

Brian Bishop is a former Marine with multiple combat deployments to Iraq prior to continuing his ser...

Full Auto Friday - Round 11

Fri, 24 Jul 2020

Today's Full Auto Friday will focus on two questions, instead of multiple, with no time cap. How do ...

Episode 137 - Adam DeRito

Mon, 20 Jul 2020

Adam DeRito is a former firefighter, EMT, and search and rescue technician from New Jersey who was a...

Full Auto Friday - Round 10 with John Frankl and Travis Davison

Fri, 17 Jul 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks o...

Episode 136 - Travis Howze

Mon, 13 Jul 2020

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze is an international to...

Full Auto Friday - Round 9

Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks o...

Episode 135 - Matt Vincent

Mon, 06 Jul 2020

Matt Vincent is known for being a two-time Highland Games World Champion and strength athlete. He sp...

Full Auto Friday - Round 8

Fri, 03 Jul 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks o...

Episode 134 - Samantha Francine

Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Samantha Francine is an activist, a woman of color, and is dedicated to education and bringing about...

Full Auto Friday - Round 7

Fri, 26 Jun 2020

Today's Full Auto Friday will focus on one question, instead of multiple, with no time cap. I receiv...

Episode 133 - Nick Norris Part Two

Mon, 22 Jun 2020

Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 6

Fri, 19 Jun 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks o...

Episode 132 - Nick Norris, Part 1

Mon, 15 Jun 2020

Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 5

Fri, 12 Jun 2020

Traditionally these episodes are dedicated to multi-topic Q and A, today will be slightly different....

Episode 131 - Jeff Shapiro

Mon, 08 Jun 2020

Jeff Shapiro is a professional climber and pilot who has dedicated his life to the mountains. What b...

Full Auto Friday - Round 4

Fri, 05 Jun 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks o...

Episode 130 - Tactical A**hole Volume 3 - Snakes, Hornets, and Smoke Bombs with Bryan Callen

Mon, 01 Jun 2020

Bryan Callen was the founder of JSOC and a plank owner at both CAG and Devgru. He first tasted comba...

Full Auto Friday - Round 3

Fri, 29 May 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners.  6-8 topics from all w...

Episode 129 - Greg Anderson

Mon, 25 May 2020

Greg Anderson is a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He is currentl...

Full Auto Friday - Round 2 with Trevor Thompson

Fri, 22 May 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners.  6-8 topics from all w...

Episode 128 - Ephraim Mattos

Mon, 18 May 2020

Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated ...

Full Auto Friday - Round 1

Fri, 15 May 2020

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners.  6-8 topics from all w...

Episode 127 - Paul Sharp

Mon, 11 May 2020

Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on t...

Episode 126 - Joe Rogan

Mon, 04 May 2020

A standup comedian for over 20 years, Rogan’s sixth hour long comedy special Joe Rogan: Strange Ti...

Episode 125 - Mike Glover

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency)....

Episode 124 - Lt. Col Dave Grossman

Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Lt. Col Grossman began his career in the Army as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, then as a...

Episode 123 - Tactical A**hole Volume 2 - Running and gunning with Bryan Callen

Mon, 13 Apr 2020

Bryan knows nothing of tactics and weapons, but worry not, that does not prevent him from speaking o...

Episode 122 - Jocko Willink

Mon, 06 Apr 2020

Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Ext...

Episode 121 - Rener Gracie

Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Rener Gracie is a 4th-degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a head instructor at the Gracie Jiu-...

Episode 120 - Rob Bailey

Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Rob Bailey defines the term entrepreneur.  He developed an interest for sewing at the age of 7, and...

Episode 119 - Scott Viscomi and Travis Davison

Mon, 16 Mar 2020

Scott Viscomi is the North American President of Wimp 2 Warrior, a 20 week MMA and fitness immersion...

Episode 118 - Tom, Founder of Eagles and Angels Ltd.

Mon, 09 Mar 2020

Tom is a US Army Special Operations Veteran and the Owner of Eagles and Angels Ltd... If that sounds...

Episode 117 - John Barklow and Nelson Grant

Tue, 03 Mar 2020

John Barklow is a retired Navy Diver with extensive experience running the cold-weather training fac...

Episode 116 - Cam Hanes

Mon, 24 Feb 2020

Cam Hanes is a world-class bow hunter and endurance athlete.  When he is not hunting some of the to...

Episode 115 - Q and A catch up

Mon, 17 Feb 2020

This week's episode attempts to answer YOUR questions.  My experiences in Green Team (NSWDG selecti...

Episode 114 - Steve Sanders

Mon, 10 Feb 2020

Steve is a retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from ...

Episode 113 - War

Mon, 03 Feb 2020

What is the impact of nearly 20 years of sustained combat on American servicemen and women?  What i...

Episode 112 - Eddie Gallagher

Mon, 27 Jan 2020

Eddie Gallagher is a retired Navy SEAL.  He received national attention when he was charged with wa...

Episode 111 - Trevor Thompson

Tue, 21 Jan 2020

Trever Thompson is a former Navy SEAL, skydiver and BASE jumper, Bow Hunter, Photographer, outdoor e...

Episode 110 - Gary Foster

Mon, 13 Jan 2020

Gary Foster is a professional musician, specifically a smasher of drums!  He spent eight years trav...

Cleared Hot Episode 109 - Stella Davison

Wed, 08 Jan 2020

If you have children, specifically daughters, this podcast is for you.  Actually, this podcast is f...

Cleared Hot Episode 108 - SBGI Roundtable with Matt Thorton, John Frankl, and Travis Davison

Mon, 23 Dec 2019

This episode is a repost of a podcast that was recorded for SBGI (Straight Blast Gym International) ...

Cleared Hot Episode 107 - Q and A Part 2

Mon, 16 Dec 2019

Finishing off 2019 with Q and A part 2... Personal preference and advice across 3 weapons platforms ...

Cleared Hot Episode 106 - Q and A Part 1

Tue, 10 Dec 2019

I'm doing my best to play catch up on Q and A, it has been a few months.  This is part 1 of 2.  Pa...

Cleared Hot Episode 105 - Evy Poumpouras

Mon, 02 Dec 2019

Evy Poumpouras packs an incredible punch in a small package...She is a former Secret Service Special...

Cleared Hot Episode 104 - Tall Tales from Texas with Evan Hafer, John Dudley, and Trevor Thompson

Mon, 25 Nov 2019

Lessons in teambuilding, leadership, personal responsibility, integrity, and life in general from hu...

Cleared Hot Episode 103 - Andrew Fontes

Mon, 18 Nov 2019

Andrew Fontes is the Brand Manager for Gatorz Eyewear, an American designed and American made sungla...

Cleared Hot Episode 102 - John Frankl, Travis Davison, Michael Heinz

Tue, 12 Nov 2019

Three high-level BJJ practitioners and coaches on one podcast.  John Frankl is a full-time professo...

Cleared Hot Episode 101 - Brian Bishop

Mon, 04 Nov 2019

Brian Bishop is a former Marine with multiple combat deployments to Iraq prior to continuing his ser...

Cleared Hot Episode 100 - Adam and Rory Singer, Travis Davison

Mon, 28 Oct 2019

Breaking into the triple digits with a podcast from SBG (Straight Blast Gym) Fall Camp in Niagra Fal...

Cleared Hot Episode 99 - Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson

Mon, 07 Oct 2019

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee.  Prior to his love affair with coffee, he ...

Cleared Hot Episode 98 - The Mother of All Podcasts with Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, John Dudley, and Cameron Hanes

Mon, 30 Sep 2019

It took some time, but we were finally able to assemble the most amazing group of podcast guests in ...

Cleared Hot Episode 97 - John Nores

Tue, 17 Sep 2019

John Nores is a recently retired game warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.  ...

Cleared Hot Episode 96 - Motivation and Discipline

Tue, 10 Sep 2019

Sometimes you have them, sometimes you don't.  There is no magic wand and no magic formula, but the...

Cleared Hot Episode Episode 95 - The Alberta aftermath with John Dudley, Brock White, and Dusty Fillion

Mon, 02 Sep 2019

For the past three years I have been fortunate to hunt with John Dudley in Northern Alberta with Red...

Cleared Hot Episode 94 - Caleb Copeland

Mon, 26 Aug 2019

Caleb Copeland is an outdoorsman turned videographer, photographer, producer, and editor.  He is th...

Cleared Hot Episode 93 - Jack Carr

Mon, 19 Aug 2019

Jack Carr is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of service as both an enlisted SEAL, and commissioned...

Cleared Hot Episode 92 - Seeking Adversity with Kisa and Travis Davison

Mon, 05 Aug 2019

Adversity is everywhere in life.  You can choose to isolate yourself in an attempt to avoid it, or ...

Cleared Hot Episode 91 - Mark Carter

Mon, 29 Jul 2019

Mark Carter is a 3rd generation rancher turned professional snowboarder. Mark was born and raised in...

Cleared Hot Episode 90 - Jocko Willink and John Dudley

Mon, 22 Jul 2019

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, the host of the Jocko Podcast, a NYT best selling author, Lead...

Cleared Hot Episode 89 - Mat Best

Mon, 15 Jul 2019

Mat Best is a former Army Ranger and CIA contractor.  After years spent overseas, he has devoted hi...

Cleared Hot Episode 88 - Jason Gardner

Wed, 10 Jul 2019

Jason Gardner is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 30 years of service, all inside of Naval Spec...

Cleared Hot Episode 87 - Letting go of your past, 1776 and our Independance

Mon, 01 Jul 2019

Leaving a career that has defined you for years can be difficult.  I struggled with it immensely po...

Cleared Hot Episode 86 - Ryan Michler

Mon, 24 Jun 2019

Ryan Michler is the founder/creator of the Order of Man, a community and resource designed to help m...

Cleared Hot Episode 85 - Pete Roberts and Brian Littlefield

Mon, 17 Jun 2019

Pete and Brian are the mad scientists behind Origin USA, a manufacturing company dedicated to produc...

Cleared Hot Episode 84 - Listener Q and A

Tue, 04 Jun 2019

Advice for future military officers (or officers of any kind I suppose), Tips for giving kick-ass br...

Cleared Hot Episode 83 - Memorial Day Q and A

Tue, 28 May 2019

For this memorial day, I chose to select questions directly related to military service.  I open wi...

Cleared Hot Episode 82 - Bear Camp from the Great Northwest

Mon, 20 May 2019

After a week in the wilderness of British Columbia, I convened the round table of hunters (John Dudl...

Cleared Hot Episode 81 - Dan Crenshaw

Mon, 29 Apr 2019

Dan Crenshaw is the freshman Republican Congressman from the 2nd District of Texas.  Prior to his p...

Cleared Hot Episode 80 - Tactical A**hole Volume 1 - Navy SEALs

Mon, 22 Apr 2019

The internet demanded it, the world has waited for it, and it is finally here.  Volume 1 of the Cle...

Cleared Hot Episode 79 - Erik Prince

Mon, 15 Apr 2019

Erik Prince is a former Navy SEAL and the founder of Blackwater, a training and private military con...

Cleared Hot Episode 78 - Knights of the roundtable, and the court Jester

Mon, 08 Apr 2019

In this episode I was joined by three SBG (Straight Blast Gym) black belts, Travis Davison, Rick Da...

Cleared Hot Episode 77 - Become a tactical bullshit detector, Q and A power hour

Mon, 01 Apr 2019

I meant for this episode to be a stand-alone Q and A, but recent "events" on social media need to be...

Cleared Hot Episode 76 - Power hour from spring camp with Travis Davison and Matt Thornton

Mon, 25 Mar 2019

Power hour with two BJJ bad asses.  I just returned from the SBGI (Straight Blast Gym International...

Cleared Hot Episode 75 - Mark Twight and Trevor Thompson

Mon, 18 Mar 2019

Mark Twight is a world-class alpinist, author, photographer, the founder of Gym Jones, an accomplish...

Cleared Hot Episode 74 - Power Hour with Evan Hafer

Mon, 11 Mar 2019

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to founding BRCC he spent twenty year...

Cleared Hot Episode 73 - Paul Sharp and Travis Davison

Mon, 04 Mar 2019

Paul Sharp recently retired from a twenty year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, loc...

Cleared Hot Episode 72 - Bryan Callen

Mon, 25 Feb 2019

Bryan Callen is a stand up comedian, actor, writer, and co-host of The Fighter and the Kid podcast. ...

Cleared Hot Episode 71 - Listener Q and A

Mon, 18 Feb 2019

I asked for difficult questions, you delivered.  My biggest mistake as a parent, and how I dealt/de...

Cleared Hot Episode 70 - Brian Chontosh and John Dudley

Mon, 04 Feb 2019

This podcast comes to you from Texas, and an incredible hunting outfitter, CS Outfitters.  Brian an...

Cleared Hot Episode 69 - Jeff Provenzano

Mon, 28 Jan 2019

Jeff Provenzano is a professional skydiver, wing suit pilot, and BASE jumper with over 20,000 jumps....

Cleared Hot Episode 68 - Toxic Masculinity and Mentoring

Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Not only does everyone seem to be talking about "Toxic Masculinity," I seem to be receiving multiple...

Cleared Hot Episode 67 - Sean Evangelista

Mon, 14 Jan 2019

Sean Evangelista is the founder and owner of 30 Seconds Out, a commando inspired apparel brand.  In...

Cleared Hot Episode 66 - Christmas/New Years/Kick off to 2019

Mon, 07 Jan 2019

This episode closes out my 2018, and launches me in to my 2019.  The lessons I learned about humani...

Cleared Hot Episode 65- Evan Hafer and John Dudley

Mon, 17 Dec 2018

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee.  Prior to his current role he spent twenty...

Cleared Hot Episode 64 - Ryan Michler

Mon, 10 Dec 2018

Ryan Michler is the founder/creator of Order of Man, a community and resource designed to help men i...

Cleared Hot Episode 63 - Fear and Doubt

Mon, 03 Dec 2018

In this episode I answer your questions from a diverse set of questions... My thoughts on military p...

Cleared Hot Episode 61 - Q and A clean up

Tue, 06 Nov 2018

I am never able to answer all of the questions received, but I do my best to get to most of them.  ...

Cleared Hot Episode 60 - Aaron Cross

Mon, 29 Oct 2018

Aaron Cross is an Army veteran with tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq.  He started his car...

Cleared Hot Episode 59 - War and Parenting

Mon, 22 Oct 2018

I am consistently blown away by the questions that are submitted by listeners.  I appreciate the ti...

Cleared Hot Episode 58 - Vaughn Stumpf

Tue, 09 Oct 2018

The vast minority of citizens will never serve in the military.  My father served before me, and hi...

Cleared Hot Episode 57 - All Things Military

Mon, 24 Sep 2018

This is the second episode I have dedicated completely to Military Q and A.  I have been incredibly...

Cleared Hot Episode 56 - 2018 Alberta and Montana Elk season re-cap, internet Q and A

Mon, 17 Sep 2018

The 2018 bow hunting seasons has certainly had its ups and downs for me.  I started my season on 25...

Cleared Hot Episode 55 - Travis Davison and John Frankl

Mon, 03 Sep 2018

Travis Davison is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the owner of Straight Blast Gyms in Kalispell...

Cleared Hot Episode 54 - JT Holmes

Mon, 27 Aug 2018

JT Holmes is a man who makes the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man Alive" look as if he has lived a bo...

Cleared Hot Episode 53 - Chris Spealler

Mon, 20 Aug 2018

Chris Spealler is a return guest on the podcast.  He is a former college wrestler, and most often k...

Cleared Hot Episode 52 - Robb Wolf

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

Robb Wolf is a 2 x New York Times best selling author with his books Wired to Eat, and The Paleo S...

Cleared Hot Episode 51 - Josh Bridges and John Dudley

Thu, 09 Aug 2018

Episode 51 is a mid week treat, and a repost of the Nock On Podcast 188.  Josh Bridges is a former ...

Cleared Hot Episode 50 - Jocko Willink and John Dudley

Mon, 06 Aug 2018

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, Author, Speaker, host of the Jocko Podcast, owner of Echelon ...

Cleared Hot Episode 49 - Jeremy Jones

Mon, 30 Jul 2018

Jeremy Jones is a professional snowboarder, and the founder of Jones Snowboards. Paired with his bro...

Cleared Hot Episode 48 - John Dudley and Chad Ward

Mon, 23 Jul 2018

John Dudley and Chard Ward are both return guests.  John is an archer, a hunter, a coach, and as fa...

Cleared Hot Episode 47 - Mark Twight

Mon, 16 Jul 2018

Mark Twight is a man who has found success in many arenas.  When I first heard his name, he was des...

Cleared Hot Episode 46 - Q and A with Vaughn Stumpf and Jason Deneau

Mon, 09 Jul 2018

Todays episode is Q and A from the internet, with a twist.  As fate would have it, my father and br...

Cleared Hot Episode 45 - Jessica Lynch

Mon, 02 Jul 2018

At the age of 19 Jessica Lynch joined the Army, and just over one year later she found herself stage...

Cleared Hot Episode 44 - Survival 101 with John Barklow and John Dudley

Mon, 25 Jun 2018

I am a few months late to get this out, but with hunting season just around the corner, the timing m...

Cleared Hot Episode 43 - Never Give Up

Mon, 11 Jun 2018

A combination of recent events and a conversation with friends has had me thinking consistently thin...

Cleared Hot Episode 42 - The Mother of all Military Q and A

Mon, 04 Jun 2018

You had military questions, I had answers.  I did my best to work my way through them and answer as...

Cleared Hot Episode 41 - Sean Hughes

Mon, 28 May 2018

Sean is a writer, veteran, non-profit founder (care4us.org) and a special needs father. He’s contr...

In Memoriam

Sun, 27 May 2018

I wrote this for my blog: Confessions of an Idiot Memorial day means much more than just time off t...

Cleared Hot Episode 40 - Josh Bridges

Mon, 21 May 2018

Round 2 with the one and only Josh Bridges. Josh is a retired Navy SEAL. We met when I was putting h...

Cleared Hot Episode 39 - Q and A from the Internet

Mon, 14 May 2018

Answers to a variety of questions from the internet with topics ranging from Situational Awareness, ...

Cleared Hot Episode 38 - Camp Thunder Chicken with John Dudley and Trevor Thompson

Mon, 23 Apr 2018

A Thunder Chicken is a turkey, at least that is what I have been told. This episode is from our hunt...

Cleared Hot Episode 37 - Children of the Gun

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Other than the endless political banter, guns, and specifically school shootings have lead the headl...

Cleared Hot Episode 36 - Q and A catch up

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

I did my best to answer a variety of questions received over the last six weeks from social media. T...

Cleared Hot Episode 35 - John Barklow

Mon, 26 Mar 2018

John Barklow is the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka, a hunting brand based in Bozeman, Montana. P...

Cleared Hot Episode 34 - Rich Froning

Mon, 19 Mar 2018

The CrossFit Games began on private property in Aromas, California in 2007. Participation and popula...

Cleared Hot Episode 33 - Dr. Mohammed Ahmed

Mon, 12 Mar 2018

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed is the Medical Director at the Kaizen Brain Center, located in La Jolla, Californ...

Cleared Hot Episode 32 - Jack Carr

Mon, 05 Mar 2018

Jack Carr is the epitome of a renaissance man. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of experience...

Cleared Hot Episode 31 - Chad Ward

Mon, 26 Feb 2018

Chad Ward is a professional Pit Master. You should think of him as the Yoda of BBQ, or perhaps Darth...

Cleared Hot Episode 30 - Torsten Luth and John Dudley

Wed, 21 Feb 2018

An early morning podcast over a cup of coffee from hunting camp. John Dudley is a world class archer...

Cleared Hot Episode 29 - Freedom of Speech

Tue, 06 Feb 2018

True Freedom of Speech, at least in my opinion is a knife that cuts both ways. This past week I was ...

Cleared Hot Episode 28 - Dakota Meyer

Mon, 29 Jan 2018

Dakota Meyer is a husband, father, Marine, and one of 11 living Medal of Honor recipients from the w...

Cleared Hot Episode 27 - Chris Spealler

Fri, 19 Jan 2018

If you are familiar with the initial growth of CrossFit, and the CrossFit Games, Chris will need no ...

Cleared Hot Episode 26

Mon, 08 Jan 2018

Ethics, principles, bravery and cowardice all wrapped in a question about my thoughts on hunting. It...

Cleared Hot Episode 25 - Kick off to 2018

Thu, 04 Jan 2018

Closing out 2017 and kicking off 2018 with a cleanup question from last year that I have been wantin...

Cleared Hot Episode 24 - An Adventure In France

Tue, 19 Dec 2017

After arguably the worst travel experience I have had in ten years, I was able to link up with John ...

Cleared Hot Episode 23 - John Welbourn

Sat, 09 Dec 2017

John Welbourn is a 10 year NFL Veteran, and the founder/CEO of Power Athlete. We were able to link u...

Cleared Hot Episode 22

Fri, 01 Dec 2017

I got a call from the IRS this morning, or at least that is who they said they were....I had some fr...

Cleared Hot Episode 21

Mon, 20 Nov 2017

I think we covered it all on this one. Thoughts on every day carry items, concealed carry and action...

Cleared Hot Episode 20 - A small rant, questions from the internet

Mon, 06 Nov 2017

I intended for this episode to be dedicated to answering military themed questions from the internet...

Cleared Hot Episode 19 - Hunting in Georgia with John Dudley

Mon, 30 Oct 2017

After a solid week of hunting for white tail deer in Georgia, I sat down with John Dudley and talked...

Cleared Hot Episode 18 - Stress, Stress Inoculation, and Leadership Failures

Thu, 19 Oct 2017

This episode focuses on two questions received from listeners. The first is on the value of stress t...

Cleared Hot Episode 17 - Reflections on Vegas and a successful elk hunt

Mon, 09 Oct 2017

It was one hell of a week. I started my hunt with the news that the Vegas shooting had occurred hour...

Cleared Hot Episode 16 - Do The Hard Things

Thu, 28 Sep 2017

I am consistently asked by people from all walks of life how they can more effectively "Be The Examp...

Cleared Hot Episode 15 - Questions from the Internet

Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Kicking off the week answering questions from social media. My thoughts on NFL players kneeling duri...

Cleared Hot Episode 14 - Motivation and Purpose

Fri, 22 Sep 2017

What is this?? A Friday Podcast?? Monday's podcast was about Failure, and you can't talk about Failu...

Cleared Hot Episode 13 - Failure

Mon, 18 Sep 2017

It happens to us all, and it happened to me last week. I have found that failures appear to come in ...

Cleared Hot Episode 12

Mon, 11 Sep 2017

Today is the 16th anniversary of 9/11, a day that had tremendous impact on my life, and the world. T...

Cleared Hot Episode 11 - Hunting in Alberta with John Dudley

Mon, 04 Sep 2017

A last minute trip to Alberta Canada for my first bow hunting experience with John Dudley, and a pod...

Cleared Hot Episode 10 - John Dudley

Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Cleared Hot Episode - 10 with John Dudley. John is a world class archer and bow hunter. I first pick...

Cleared Hot Episode 9 - Jason Khalipa

Mon, 14 Aug 2017

Episode 9 with 2008 CrossFit Games Champion Jason Khalipa. What began as a competitive CrossFit care...

Cleared Hot Episode 8 - Brian Chontosh

Mon, 07 Aug 2017

Cleared Hot Episode - 8 with Brian Chontosh. Brian is an ultra endurance athlete, CrossFit seminar s...

Cleared Hot Episode 7

Mon, 24 Jul 2017

The three most impactful changes/improvements to the SEAL Teams post September 11th, 2001. You might...

Cleared Hot Episode 6

Mon, 17 Jul 2017

Questions from the Internet, Round 2. My philosophy on training, Terrorism in Europe, Influential bo...

Cleared Hot Episode 5

Mon, 10 Jul 2017

A solo podcast from the road, and the middle of my move to Montana. Instead of a guest, I answered s...

Cleared Hot Episode 4 - Tony Blauer

Mon, 03 Jul 2017

Tony Blauer has been a student of violence for 40 years. He is the CEO and founder of Blauer Tactica...

Cleared Hot Episode 3 - Sean Hughes

Mon, 26 Jun 2017

Sean Hughes is a retired Naval Officer, currently working in the technology sector. His route to the...

Cleared Hot Episode 2 - Josh Bridges

Mon, 19 Jun 2017

Episode #2 with Josh Bridges. Former Navy SEAL, CrossFit Games competitor, coffee aficionado, and al...

Cleared Hot Episode 1 - Ron Ortiz

Sun, 11 Jun 2017

Cleared Hot Episode #1 With Ron Ortiz - 18yrs of service as a Firefighter/EMT throughout Florida, an...