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Episode 185 - Tim Rigby

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After serving for five years in the British Royal Navy as a Mine Clearance Diver, Tim left England for Hollywood in 1992 to pursue his dream of a career as a stuntman. For the last 28 years, he has worked on most of the big-budget action movies. He has crashed, slid, jumped, and turned over cars, ("Mr & Mrs Smith", "Dukes of Hazzard", "Man of the House", Fast & Furious 4), performed high falls and skydives; he has been strapped to an ejection seat during freefall ("Stealth" & Iron Man), BASE jumped from a moving car, ("xXx"), BASE jumped into Downtown L.A. ("Along Came Polly"), BASE jumped live into the 2004 Superbowl at Houston Reliant Stadium (in front of 80,000 people), flown his wingsuit over L.A. and landed in Paramount studios, ("World Stunt Awards"), Spent hours, days, & weeks underwater ("Sphere & "The Hunley" "Man of Steel), been involved in extensive fight & weapons based work, with the finest fight choreographers in the business, ("300"), as well as all of the "nuts & bolts" of stunt work; falls, wire-work, crashes, fire burns, etc, etc. During this time, Tim has stayed busy, during his off time, traveling the world, BASE jumping and skydiving. He has accumulated many high profile BASE jumps including "Angel Falls" (World Highest Waterfall, Venezuela), "Petronas Towers" (World Tallest Buildings, Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia), climbed and jumped from "The Eiger" (the infamous Swiss mountain) as well as most of the big walls in Norway, during three separate trips there. He has also jumped in many other locations, which due to reasons of legality, cannot be mentioned here. As a filmmaker, Tim has documented some of these trips, then directed, produced, and edited a short film, which won an Aerial Film Festival. His passion for skydiving has never stopped, and he remains very active. He has a Commercial Pilots License with Instrument and Glider ratings and enjoys flying his Cessna 182. Qalo LMNT Better Help Feals

Jun 14, 20212h 33m

Full Auto Friday - Round 57

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. How can I offer someone help if I have not experienced what they are going through 2. I'm having issues with my ex and her "behind the scenes" behavior, what should I do 3. I'm about to become a father, what advice do you have, what would you do differently if you could go back, what is your favorite part of being a father 4. My wife keeps lying to me about her smoking, what should I do Enjoy

Jun 11, 202137 min

Episode 184 - Nelson Grant

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Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addition to his current duties, he has previous experience on the SWAT Team and Narcotics Task Force. When not on duty Nelson enjoys partaking in just about every activity that Northwestern Montana has to offer. Bowhunting, rifle hunting, river raft guiding, dual-sport motorcycle guiding, backcountry split boarding and skiing, touring, trekking, downhill mountain bike riding, jiu-jitsu, and probably even more that I am forgetting. If there was ever a renaissance man of the Montana mountains, Nelson is it.

Jun 7, 20211h 34m

Full Auto Friday - Round 56

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. I had a negative interaction with Law Enforcement, do I need to check my ego 2. How do I handle the shitty situation I am in with my ex-wife and our three teenage daughters 3. Should we honor vets that take their own lives on Memorial Day, or is it just for those that died in uniform 4. I'm turning 30 and am burning out. I am no longer interested in my hobbies or working out. Have you ever found yourself in that situation and what did you do Enjoy

Jun 4, 202139 min

Episode 183 - Kevin Owens

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Kevin Owens grew up in Ireland where he served in the Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force. After immigrating to the United States, he served 24-years in the United States Army - 6 in the infantry and 18 in Special Forces. He served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times, ran the Special Forces Sniper Course, and was in charge of all Force Modernization for Army Special Forces. Grammarly Headspace Omax Health Ten Thousand Manscaped

May 31, 20212h 49m

Full Auto Friday - Round 55

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Should the military change/modify its standards in order to be a viable option for more recruits 2. How did you handle the pressure of being a new guy, and what did you look for in "new guys" when you were in a leadership position 3. When should I start seeing a counselor 4. How can I motivate people to make positive changes in their lives without being an asshole 5. How did you manage ear protection while overseas/hunting Enjoy

May 28, 202136 min

Episode 182 - Hollie McKay

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Hollie McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas. Her globally-spanned coverage, in the form of thousands of print articles and essays, has included exclusive and detailed interviews with numerous captured terrorists, as well as high-ranking government, military, and intelligence officials and leaders from all sides. She has spent considerable time embedded with US and foreign troops, conducted extensive interviews with survivors of torture, sex slavery, and forced child jihadist training, refugees, and internally displaced people to communicate the complexities of such catastrophes and war crimes on local populations. Hollie's columns have additionally been featured in the Wall Street Journal and her writings referenced in innumerable mainstream publications and academic journals. Additionally, she has won numerous foreign press and humanitarian awards. She is acclaimed by her peers as one of the most diligent reports in her field. Qalo Babbel LMNT Better Help

May 24, 20212h 47m

Full Auto Friday - Round 54

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. How do I balance my hatred for war with my appreciation and reverence for soldiers 2. I spend too much time thinking of/worrying about my sons' death, how can I stop thinking about these things 3. Can you be friends with people you are charged with leading 4. I am a terrible procrastinator, any advice or tips 5. What did you look for in a good BUD/s student and what makes a good Team guy Enjoy

May 21, 202145 min

Episode 181 - Josh Smith

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Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh's baseball coach, Rick Dunkerley began teaching him how to make knives. About a year later, Josh began putting a shop together at his home, and at the age of 12 he joined the American Bladesmith Society. Over the next few years, Josh began forging and honing his craft. At 15 years old, Josh passed the Journeyman bladesmith test in Atlanta, Georgia at the Blade Show. Josh became the youngest bladesmith to ever pass this test. The Journeyman test is a two part process. A test blade must be forged and heat treated with the capabilities to chop a 1" rope in half, 2- 2x4's in half and then still shave hair. Once the cutting tests are done the blade must be able to bend 90 degrees in a vise without breaking. After passing the performance test the maker must present 5 knives to a panel of Mastersmith Judges. Each knife is examined closely to ensure the knife is made to the highest standard of craftsmanship. Josh continued to work on his craft and at the age of 19 he earned his Master Smith rating from the American Bladesmith Society. Josh was the youngest bladesmith to ever pass the Master Smith test. In 2002 Josh moved to Frenchtown, Montana where he now calls home. Josh and his wife Jessica live on a beautiful piece of property near the Clark Fork River where they own and operate the Montana Knife Company. Feals Allform Magic Spoon Headspace Acre Gold

May 17, 20212h 35m

Full Auto Friday - Round 53

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Is it worth pursuing a career that takes from me the things I value the most 2. How do you prepare for the death of a loved one 3. Do you think you could have done your previous job without the ability to "stuff your feelings down" 4. My dad is crazy, how do I have a healthy relationship with him 5. How to know when it is time to hang up the spurs Enjoy

May 14, 202142 min

Episode 180 - Jeff Depatie

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Jeff Depatie served with Joint Task Force 2 as a sniper/assaulter. JTF2 is known as Canada's "Jewel in the Crown" of special operations and they hold the current record for the longest confirmed kill at an amazing 3,540 meters. Jeff has spent years of his life in deserts, jungles, extreme cold, and other hardly inhabitable geographies. He has been a student and a seeker of adventure and human possibility. After leaving the military, Jeff created a company called The Special Forces Experience, which is a highly tailored process designed for men who have achieved their own version of excellence but want to know how far they can really push their limits. Ten Thousand HelloFresh Better Help Acre Gold

May 10, 20212h 40m

Full Auto Friday - Round 52 - 1 year anniversary episode

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It's hard to believe that it has been 1 year of Friday Q and A sessions. To celebrate I open with reading some of the worst reviews of my podcast, and providing some feedback to the reviewers. Then, of course, it is time for listener submitted Q and A. 1. Should I have a minimum number of extra-curricular activities for my kids 2. Do you think that BJJ is good for kids, why? 3. I have a friend that drinks too much, but is a high performer. How can I help him and balance being both supportive and loyal 4. How did you make peace with your mother's death 5. Why are you agnostic Enjoy

May 7, 202143 min

Episode 179 - Mike Glover

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Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes and Soundcloud. Mike is an avid outdoorsman, overland, traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and resides in Utah, where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Helix Sleep Athletic Greens Magic Spoon Acre Gold

May 3, 20212h 50m

Full Auto Friday - Round 51 with Vaughn Stumpf

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You know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A submitted by the listeners. My co-host today is the senior member of the Stumpf clan, my dad. 1. Biggest hopes and fears for your children 2. How to find the balance between providing guidance and allowing children to find their own way 3. How did you keep your emotions in check while your son was deployed overseas 4. Noticeable cultural, political, or socio-economical differences between today and the era you grew up in 5. What would you do with your life if you could go back to being 25 but you were guaranteed to live to your current age 6. How did your dad move on after losing your mom to cancer 7. What part of fatherhood has been the most challenging 8. Is it possible to find happiness again after loss Enjoy

Apr 30, 20211h 14m

Episode 178 - Eddie Gallagher

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Eddie Gallagher is a retired Navy SEAL. He received national attention when he was charged with war crimes in September of 2018, and subsequently acquitted in July of 2019. Eddie served for 20 years and completed 8 deployments, including tours to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Audible Better Help Acre Gold

Apr 26, 20212h 46m

Full Auto Friday - Round 50 with Mike Glover

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You know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A submitted by the listeners. My co-host today is a relationship and tactical expert...Mike Glover! 1. How to stay married as a member of the military/first responder 2. If we could go back in time and fight in any war, which war would it be 3. Would we consider returning to Iraq or Afghanistan in a non-combat/tourist capacity 4. The top 3 things to consider to encourage a culture of preparedness 5. Mike's go-to fast food stop, and specific order 6. As an Asian American, how does Mike deal with racism 7. What are you going to do if they come for your AR's Enjoy

Apr 23, 202143 min

Episode 177 - Robb Wolf

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Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. Robb has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for: Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation's "Unconquered Life" initiative, and a number of innovative start-ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Robb holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry, and the United States Marine Corps. Allform Babbel MD Hearing Aid Magic Spoon ExpressVPN

Apr 19, 20211h 57m

Full Auto Friday - Round 49

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. Removing troops from Afghanistan and the "forever war." 2. What can I do to support my spouse who sees death in the ICU 3. Advice for someone going out the door on their first deployment 4. How do I balance being happy and wanting more 5. My teenage son is struggling, how can I best support him 6. What happened to logical thinking Enjoy

Apr 16, 202144 min

Episode 176 - Thomas Nybo

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Thomas Nybo is a photographer and filmmaker who travels the world telling the stories of people in vulnerable and dangerous situations, whether it's the earthquake in Haiti, Ebola in the Congo, poverty in Afghanistan or ethnic cleansing along the Myanmar/Bangladesh border. He's worked in more than 100 countries for UNICEF, The New York Times, Frontline and other clients. He's a regular guest on CNN and was an embedded war reporter in Iraq. HelloFresh Better Help Feals LMNT

Apr 12, 20212h 54m

Full Auto Friday - Round 48

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. I disagree with your stance on drugs, they are not a victimless crime 2. My parents want me to see a counselor, I don't feel like I need to, why should I 3. My sister needs help with drug addiction, what should I/my family do 4. Why do many SEALs say that the best skill they learned was "how to learn," and how do you do that 5. How can you still support marriage after going through a divorce 6. I miss the structure and ethos I found while serving in the military, how do I find it in the "civilian world" 7. How do I lead a team that makes mistakes Enjoy

Apr 9, 202148 min

Episode 175 - Mickey Schuch

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Mickey Schuch is the owner and an instructor at Carry Trainer, an organization designed to provide a holistic approach to self-defense and firearms training. Mickey is a firearm instructor for Pistol, Rifle, Shotguns, Personal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home, a Range Safety Officer, and a member of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association. Carry Trainer provides real solutions for real problems. It is incumbent upon individuals, businesses, and organizations to protect and defend innocent life. Carry Training provides training for individuals who are looking to make themselves the best that they can be. There is much more to self-defense than obtaining a permit to carry a gun. Training in any martial skill is more than attending a class, it is a lifestyle choice and the decision to exercise the right of arming oneself for the defense of themselves and family should not be taken lightly. Bullets cannot be called back once loosed from the gun. Safety is not an inherent trait; it is learned through proper training and repetition. Athletic Greens Magic Spoon Acre Gold Helix Sleep

Apr 5, 20212h 27m

Full Auto Friday - Round 47

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. How do you handle individuals in larger groups that refuse to put in effort and are a pain in the ass 2. What are the best things to have come from 2020, can they be extended into 2021 3. I work with racists and want to feed them razor blades, what should I do 4. How would you have handled the Boulder CO situation had you been there Enjoy

Apr 2, 202138 min

Episode 174 - Jon Boone and Travis Davison

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Jon Boone is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a recent transplant to the Flathead Valley of Montana. Originally from Canada, he emigrated to the United States, found BJJ and dove in headfirst, eventually opening his own academy. Like many affected by the pandemic, he is re-inventing himself with his love for French cuisine with his company Salt and Butter. Travis Davison is the vice president of Straight Blast Gym International, the owner of multiple SBG facilities, and a 20 + year BJJ practitioner as well as my coach. For those that think that these episodes are only about Jiu-Jitsu, you could not be more mistaken. Often times we talk more about life than anything that happens on the mat. Enjoy

Mar 29, 20212h 2m

Full Auto Friday - Round 46

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. I'm an alcoholic, what should I do 2. I can't afford a mental health professional, do you have any other recommendations 3. How can I be more supportive of my partner 4. How do you argue against the anti 2A crowd 5. Help dealing with anxiety Enjoy Stereo

Mar 26, 202139 min

Episode 173 - Jack Carr

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Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines, to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces. Now a New York Times bestselling author, his fourth book in the James Reece action/thriller series, The Devil's Hand is preparing to release April 13th. For more information about Jack, check out: https://www.officialjackcarr.com Allform Magic Spoon BetterHelp Ladder Life Insurance

Mar 22, 20212h 13m

Full Auto Friday - Round 45

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. My wife had been financially irresponsible and I'm crushed, what should I do 2. I wanted to be a SEAL my entire life but never enlisted. How can I test myself in similar ways 3. How can I enjoy my freedoms without being a complete dumbass 4. I love my girlfriend, her family hates my guts, what should I do 5. Surgeon or PJ, which one should I do Enjoy Christensen Arms

Mar 19, 202137 min

Episode 172 - Rory McKernan

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Rory Mckernan is a true renaissance man. Born in Texas, then spreading his wings to Jackson Hole and then guiding in Alaska before finding CrossFit and then spending 13 years as a content producer and host of the CrossFit Games. Currently, he is a freelance broadcast host and author, as well as the sports agent and director of business development for Rich Froning, Haley Adams, and Mayhem Nation. Enjoy

Mar 15, 20212h 22m

Full Auto Friday - Round 44

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. Parking spaces, insults, crutches, and violence 2. Should I light myself on fire to keep someone else warm 3. I am being transferred to an OIC role, how can I best support my new unit 4. All I can see are my mistakes and how far short I fall in comparison to my peers 5. What is the question that no one asks you, but should Enjoy Join me on the Stereo app Tuesdays and Thursdays: https://stereo.com/andystumpf212

Mar 12, 202139 min

Episode 171 - Nic McKinley

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As an Operative who served as a Country Chief for a Special Unit within the CIA, Nic witnessed not only the epidemic of child trafficking within illicit markets but also the unrealized opportunity to apply his understanding and training to influence this global crisis. When Nic began to work with experts to better understand the problem in the United States he found it impossible to turn a blind eye. As a result, DeliverFund was officially established as a 501c3 in October 2014 as a counter-human trafficking organization, focused on ending sex slavery in the United States. Nic spent 11 years in US Special Operations as an Air Force Pararescueman prior to being recruited to the Central Intelligence Agency. Due to his highly specialized training and experience in both special and intelligence operations, Nic has a firm understanding of these illicit, illegal markets and has the highest levels of training to effectively combat them. Magic Spoon Athletic Greens Feals

Mar 8, 20212h 39m

Full Auto Friday - Round 43

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. My boss is an asshole, should I quit my job 2. My son is potentially getting kicked out of the military, what can/should I do 3. Do you ever have days where nothing goes right, where you can do no wrong 4. Were you ever told to do something that caused you to question your career path or your desire to stay in the Navy 5. The pandemic has made me paranoid, how do I know when I have gone too far Enjoy

Mar 5, 202145 min

Episode 170 - Wil Willis

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Wil Willis is a former Army Ranger and Pararescueman as well as a tv show host of military shows such as Special Ops Mission, and Triggers: Weapons That Changed the World. Most recently, he was the host of the History channel program Forged In Fire for seven seasons. Willis was born into a military family and raised on a military base until his father's retirement in 1991. Willis enlisted in the United States Army after he graduated from high school in 1993, serving with the Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion on active duty from October 1993 until February 1998, then in active duty as an Air Force Pararescueman from June 1998 until March 2007. Better Help Helix Sleep

Mar 1, 20213h 36m

Full Auto Friday - Round 42

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. Is it common for people to turn to religion on deployment 2. I've been an LEO for 14 years, advice for coping with what we see/deal with at work 3. I'm 20 and have a vision for my life, how do I cut out success anchoring friends/relationships 4. I want to move in with my girlfriend but my Mom is absolutely against it for religious reasons 5. I got dumped 2 years ago and it is still impacting me, is my strategy wrong Enjoy Join me on the Stereo app Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Feb 26, 202132 min

Episode 169 - Chadd Wright

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Born and raised in the mountains of rural northwest Georgia, Chadd grew up obsessed with becoming a SEAL, but when the Navy discovered a rare but asymptomatic cyst on his heart, he was disqualified from entering BUD/s. Chadd refused to give up, ultimately tracking down a surgeon willing to perform a procedure deemed too risky by every cardiologist he previously petitioned. Cyst successfully removed, Chadd went on to realize his SEAL dream, serving over the next decade as a Team Leader on multiple deployments to conflict zones across the world. He became a SEAL instructor. A Master Training Specialist. Chadd even served a stint as President Obama's bodyguard. Along the way, he battled PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Now retired from the military, Chadd has found new life as an elite ultramarathoner — a spiritual quest for self-knowledge and mind-body mastery that has compelled him to tackle some of the world's most insane endurance slogs like The Revenant — a 118-mile footrace across south New Zealand with over 52,000 feet of elevation gain that not one person has ever successfully completed.

Feb 22, 20212h 55m

Full Auto Friday - Round 41

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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. The most bizarre transitions I have seen SOF members make into civilian life 2. Mistakes - those that I made in my career and what I learned from them 3. All things aviation. My personal journey and experience, and why I never talk about flying 4. My ankle is destroyed, but I still want to start BJJ, what should I do 5. My sister has a boyfriend who is disrespectful and ungrateful, what should I do Enjoy

Feb 19, 202133 min

Episode 168 - Miles Daisher

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Miles Daisher is an accomplished canopy pilot with more than 10,000 skydives and 6,00 BASE jumps. In 2005, he set a BASE jumping record by launching 57-times in a single day, climbing a total of nearly 29,000 vertical feet, and performed a record-setting 737 BASE jumps in one year. In June 2017 he reclaimed this record by completing 63 BASE jumps in 24 hours. Miles also created two new sports skyayking and rope swing BASE jumps. Miles has been a professional parachutist since falling in love with canopies in 1995. He is a member of the Red Bull Air Force, a specialized team of expert pilots. Miles is experienced in demonstration jumps, Hollywood stunts, aerial camera work, coaching, and motivational speaking. Twin Falls, Idaho, home of the I.B. Perrine Bridge, has been his home for the past decade where he coaches Miles D's BASE camp, trains for stunts, and jumps for fun.

Feb 15, 20212h 23m

Full Auto Friday - Round 40 with Nelson Grant

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A Friday listener Q and A with help from my friend Nelson Grant. We do our best to limit each answer to five minutes.. 1. I am worried about my safety, where should I start learning self-defense 2. I have dreams for my life, my family hates them, what should I do 3. I am planning to be a first-time gun owner, where should I start 4. I have had a comfortable life, will a lack of adversity negatively impact my life in the long run 5. Australian SAS war crime allegations Enjoy

Feb 12, 202135 min

Episode 167 - Kyle Carpenter

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Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Afghanistan on 21 November 2010. On that day, Carpenter threw himself on an enemy grenade in order to save the life of a fellow Marine. Carpenter is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. Kyle's book: You are Worth it - Building a life worth fighting for Magic Spoon Feals Mint Mobile The president of the United States, in the name of the congress, take pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lance Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, United States Marine Corps, For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), 1 Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 21 November 2010. Lance Corporal Carpenter was a member of a platoon-sized coalition force, comprised of two reinforced Marine squads partnered with an Afghan National Army squad. The platoon had established Patrol Base Dakota two days earlier in a small village in the Marjah District in order to disrupt enemy activity and provide security for the local Afghan population. Lance Corporal Carpenter and a fellow Marine were manning a rooftop security position on the perimeter of Patrol Base Dakota when the enemy initiated a daylight attack with hand grenades, one of which landed inside their sandbagged position. Without hesitation, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Lance Corporal Carpenter moved toward the grenade in an attempt to shield his fellow Marine from the deadly blast. When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him, but saving the life of his fellow Marine. By his undaunted courage, bold fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death, Lance Corporal Carpenter reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

Feb 8, 20212h 53m

Full Auto Friday - Round 39 with Brian Bishop

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Rapid-fire discussion and commentary from listener-submitted questions. We do our best to keep it to under five minutes per answer, we often fail. 1. What should I expect/advice for those entering service in a "peacetime" military 2. The company I work for is becoming more "woke" by the moment, what should I do 3. How do I motivate my subordinates in law enforcement when I don't have any motivation myself 4. Advice for someone who survived a traumatic upbringing and doesn't see a future in marriage and children Enjoy

Feb 5, 202140 min

Episode 166 - Sean "Buck" Rogers

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Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family, and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. Since then starting the FNG Academy, Podcast and writing his memoir. De Oppresso Liber! Audible Helix Sleep Better Help

Feb 1, 20213h 2m

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

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Rapid-fire Q and A responding to listener submitted topics with guest hosts Brian Bishop and Nelson Grant. 1. Will "package" size impact my training and career opportunities in the military 2. Why do the majority of military members lean to the "right" 3. How do I actually remove my emotion from my decision making 4. How do I get my dad to become more self-aware and recognize the negative impact he is having on my family 5. How do you carry on after the loss of a loved one Enjoy

Jan 29, 202149 min

Episode 165 - Jason Tuschen

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Jason Tuschen is a retired Navy Seal Command Master Chief. Jason's 27-year career in the military included serving with SEAL Team THREE, Seal Team SEVEN, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, leading the First Phase at BUD/S, and culminated at Naval Special Warfare Group ONE where, as Command Master Chief he was responsible for executing National Security Strategy in the Middle East, South East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula. Post military Jason is transitioning his leadership experience into the tech sector as the Chief of Strategy for RSTOR, and as the CEO of Sylabs. Butcher Box Netsuite Feals Honey Magic Spoon

Jan 25, 20212h 43m

Full Auto Friday - Round 37

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Rapid-fire Q and A from the listeners! I do my best to limit each answer to five minutes and to choose a variety of topics: 1. Former SOF members using their previous careers to "climb the ladder" in their next jobs 2. How do I tell my girlfriend I'm uncomfortable at her parent's house 3. I'm 23 and the love of my life left me, what do I do 4. I have too many hobbies, how do I balance everything 5. My friend has lost his mind in conspiracy theories, what do I do Enjoy

Jan 22, 202140 min

Episode 164 - John Dudley

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John Dudley is a world-class archer and coach. He is the founder of Nock on Archery, the one-stop-shop for information, equipment, and instruction for archers and bowhunters of all levels. Ladder Life Insurance Express VPN Athletic Greens Better Help

Jan 18, 20212h 33m

Full Auto Friday - Round 36 with Jason Tuschen

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Rapid-fire Q and A with retired 27 year Navy SEAL Jason Tuschen. Jason spent ten years as a Master Chief (E9) in the SEAL community, so it would only be appropriate to open with some leadership-related questions. 1. I'm trying to advance in my company but keep getting passed over, when is it time to move elsewhere 2. Toxic leadership 3. What do you expect from others, and yourself in leadership positions 4. I feel like I am falling apart emotionally and physically, and I just a pussy 5. How do students shit during Hell Week Enjoy

Jan 15, 202136 min

Episode 163 - 6 Jan 21' review with Brian Bishop

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As Brian and I sat down early last week to record a Full Auto Friday we had no way of knowing what would take place just a few days later. Post events in the Capital we were both bombarded with questions, with many hoping to hear our thoughts on the Friday episode. Here they are, in a stand-alone, mid-week episode.

Jan 13, 20211h 6m

Episode 162 - Todd Fox

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Todd Fox is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection). The breadth of his experience is difficult to accurately capture, with security and protection work with some of the most recognizable names in music and movies to include Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Motley Crue, and Tool throughout the world. Toddafox.com Tourprotection.com

Jan 11, 20212h 57m

Full Auto Friday - Round 35 with Brain Bishop

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Probationary Full Auto Friday Co-Host Brian Bishop returns for an extended listener Q and A session. The topics were varied, the shit-talking was consistent throughout. 1. Our experience with Airforce PJ and CCT 2. CBD use for military and LEO communities 3. I "blew the whistle" on my organization, did I do the right thing 4. My inlaws suck, what should I do 5. Is it common to have worries/fear/doubt before a SOF pipeline Enjoy

Jan 8, 20211h 4m

Episode 161 - Kick off to 2021

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Kicking off 2021 the right way - laying out goals and a strategy to complete them, followed by likely the only solo Monday episode of 2021 tackling Q and A. 1. The most important lesson I learned in 2020 2. Has being a SEAL helped me post-military, or was what made me capable of becoming a SEAL the most important aspect that has "propelled" me 3. Bolt action rifle/optic selection 4. 5 Characteristics needed to be a man 5. Are we facing Civil War, thoughts on preparation 6. An explanation of the new podcast logo 7. An officer-involved shooting in Ireland - what would I have done 8. 3 small daily habits that have a greater positive impact than they may seem to Enjoy. Get out there and start crushing 2021 Athletic Greens Helix Sleep Magic Spoon Better Help

Jan 4, 20211h 12m

Full Auto Friday - Round 34 with Trevor Thompson

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The final Full Auto Friday installment of 2020 and the first Full Auto Friday installment of 2021. Listener Q and A, somewhere around a five-minute time cap. 1. New Years Resolutions 2. Therapy recommendations for MIL/LEO 3. Finding your path, then sticking to it 4. When to cut ties in a toxic relationship enjoy

Jan 1, 202135 min

Episode 160 - Nikki Selby

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Nikki Selby is a retired Lt. Commander who served in the United States Navy as a Critical Care, Trauma, and Enroute Care Nurse. She completed multiple deployments including tours in Afghanistan, Haiti, and the Middle East as an in-flight critical care nurse, ICU, trauma, and fleet surgical team nurse. In 2020 she traveled to New York City to work on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19. Butcher Box

Dec 28, 20202h 30m