Remi Adeleke was born in Western Africa and moved to New York City with his mother and brother following the death of his father. In 2002 he joined the U.S. Navy, ultimately completing the grueling training to become a member of the select U.S. Navy SEALs. Since completing his military service, Remi has had successful careers in writing, speaking, and films. He appeared in the 2017 franchise film Transformers: The Last Knight , and served as the lead technical advisor on the Netflix production 6...
Aug 10, 2020•2 hr 48 min
Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: 1. Managing emotional responses 2. The social media rabbit hole/time suck 3. Favorite scenery when jumping 4. Beers and death matches with Jocko 5. Does pineapple belong on a pizza 6. The single most important piece of apparel for a bowhunter 7. Brass knuckles or bear traps Enjoy
Aug 07, 2020•20 min
Jason Silva is a retired Navy SEAL who served for 27 years in the United States Navy. He completed BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training in 1992 and then went on to become a Special Forces Qualified Medic at Fort Sam Houston, TX and a paramedic in South Central Las Angeles, CA with the Las Angeles Fire Department. He served at SEAL Team 5, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and Special Operations Command North, completing 17 combat deployments throughout the world. His awards i...
Aug 03, 2020•2 hr 56 min
Rapid Fire Q and A with a 5 minute time cap to take you into the weekend: 1: Managing expectations with CrossFit methodology (any methodology really). 2. Situational awareness and a nervous/irritated girlfriend 3. Discipline and life goals 4. Left-handed shooters, and why you should be suspicious of anyone who is left-handed. Enjoy
Jul 31, 2020•29 min
Brian Bishop is a former Marine with multiple combat deployments to Iraq prior to continuing his service in Afghanistan as a contractor with Blackwater. He is the founder of Orion Design Group, a solutions-oriented company that seeks to fill the gaps present in business as well as the Special Operations community. Manscaped Magic Spoon HelloFresh...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 54 min
Today's Full Auto Friday will focus on two questions, instead of multiple, with no time cap. How do you say goodbye to someone dying in front of your eyes, how do you deal with severe depression and suicidal thoughts? They were tough questions, I hope my answers did them justice. Enjoy
Jul 24, 2020•19 min
Adam DeRito is a former firefighter, EMT, and search and rescue technician from New Jersey who was a member of the Air Force Academy Class of 2010. Since 2012 he has worked in the energy industry, and after completing his Master's Degree, he became a paratrooper in the Colorado national guard. Soon after that, he discovered his medical records were falsified by the United States Air Force Academy after reporting incidents of sexual assault as an undercover informant for the Air Force Office of S...
Jul 20, 2020•2 hr 52 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. This week the entire episode is dedicated to BJJ related questions. What to look for in a BJJ gym for those interested in starting, Belts and promotions, gym etiquette, Technique and strength, members getting kicked out of the gym, Thoughts on initial training for LEO, What is a black belt worth. Enjoy
Jul 17, 2020•48 min
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze is an international touring Comedian and Motivational Speaker who has been igniting top stages around the world with laughter and inspirational messages for over a decade! Author of Create Your Own Light , Travis has been able to find healing after an extremely chaotic and traumatic past which led him on a path to helping others through his very personal story of “Finding Post Traumatic Purpose.” www.Travishowze.com ww...
Jul 13, 2020•2 hr 57 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. 5:32 Q1: How to separate your identity from your occupation 11:28 Q2: Finding a new career path later in life 17:20 Q3: Principles and techniques to foster a productive learning environment 21:35 Q4: Ignoring external stressors Enjoy
Jul 10, 2020•27 min
Matt Vincent is known for being a two-time Highland Games World Champion and strength athlete. He spent more than 10 years competing in powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting and highland games. Although his knee injury caused him to have a total knee replacement and remove himself from competing completely, Matt will continue to share his fitness passion through seminars, book writing, fitness apparel and podcast. In Matt's first book, Training Lab, he spelled out the philosophy of “The HVIII,”...
Jul 06, 2020•2 hr 5 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. 2:06 Q1: How to serve when you have been physically disqualified from military service 7:25 Q2: Violence, and my relationship with it over time 14:01 Q3: Can you celebrate the Confederacy and still be a patriotic American 18:27 Q4: Why did I leave Devgru 23:15 Q5: Daughters standing for what they believe Enjoy...
Jul 03, 2020•29 min
Samantha Francine is an activist, a woman of color, and is dedicated to education and bringing about change. On June 3rd she was participating in a Black Lives Matter protest in the resort town of Whitefish, Montana when she was approached by Jay Snowden, a visibly irritated and irate man shouting obscenities and ripping signs out of protestors hands. At that moment she chose to do what I hope we all would have the courage to do, she stood her ground and stared the man down. The interaction betw...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Today's Full Auto Friday will focus on one question, instead of multiple, with no time cap. I received a message from a man getting ready to leave active duty. He has questions about whether or not we are, or have accomplished anything with our efforts. Questions about whether or not we are the "force for good" that we say we are, whether or not the fight is worth the cost of American lives, and how to move on. They were tough questions, I hope my answers did them justice. Enjoy...
Jun 26, 2020•37 min
Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross-Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 57 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. 1:25 Q1: Reasons NOT to pursue to a Special Operations career field 6:51 Q2: Navy JAG's and my experience with them 11:44 Q3: Managing stress through challenging times 17:11 Q4: How to best support active and retired servicemembers Enjoy
Jun 19, 2020•24 min
Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross-Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Traditionally these episodes are dedicated to multi-topic Q and A, today will be slightly different. The most regrettable moments of my life revolve around the times I have not taken action when I should have, when I have not said something that I should have, when I tolerated what I know to be wrong. I am as flawed as the next man. The list of my mistakes is long and distinguished. I will stand in judgment of my actions, all of them. What I discuss on this episode needs to have been said long a...
Jun 12, 2020•26 min
Jeff Shapiro is a professional climber and pilot who has dedicated his life to the mountains. What began as a passion for rock and alpine climbing slowly evolved into a love of flight. Jeff has spent years as a professional hang glider pilot and racer, paraglider, skydiver and BASE jumper, and most recently a bush plane pilot. If that were not enough, Jeff is an avid falconer as well. When he is not traveling the world on epic expeditions, he is home in the great state of Montana with his wife a...
Jun 08, 2020•2 hr 50 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. 2:00 Q1: George Floyd 16:05. Q2: I've never been a gun owner, but now I need a gun for protection 21:53. Q3: How do I keep my world "small," but also have a global impact 26:15. Q4: What is better for police training, generalist vs. specialist 32:10. Q5: Is there a lack of diversity in the SEAL community and other SOF Enjoy...
Jun 05, 2020•39 min
Bryan Callen was the founder of JSOC and a plank owner at both CAG and Devgru. He first tasted combat during the civil war and has fought for Truth, Liberty, and Justice since that time. He will occasionally moonlight as an assassin, traveling the globe in his continuous and continual fight against evil...... Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s SCHOOLED and THE GOLDBERGS; which he has played since 2014. Ca...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 2 is in the breach... Q1: 3 Things that all men should do Q2: Removed - I'll explain later... Q3: David Goggins Q4: Would I attempt to change my son's mind if they wanted to pursue joining the military and SEAL Teams. Q5: Advice for dealing with the grief associated with losing a loved one. Q6: State and Federal Government handling of COVID - 19...
May 29, 2020•30 min
Greg Anderson is a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He is currently on administrative leave pending a likely termination for posting an 8-minute video to his personal Instagram page in which he called for his fellow Law Enforcement Officers to consider the impacts of their actions on public trust, and the legality/constitutionality of enforcing strict pandemic/quarantine measures. Greg is a veteran of the United States Army where he served as part of the 75th Ra...
May 25, 2020•2 hr 50 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 2 is in the breach... Q1: Podcast equipment options and solutions Q2: Differences and similarities while serving during an administration change. Q3: War and whether or not those you fight are as committed. Q4: Is SEAL Team Six the most elite SEAL Team in the world. Q5: Thoughts on daily imposed self-suffering. Q6: Recommendations for civilians ...
May 22, 2020•36 min
Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team. After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Ran...
May 18, 2020•2 hr 22 min
Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 1 is in the breach... Q1: The origin of the audio from the podcast intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWrgUZbuhiw&t=23s Q2: Foreign Special Forces Units Q3: Why are so many damn "operators" writing books? Q4: Leadership while struggling with mental health or substance abuse. Q5: How am I supposed to protect myself if my gun is locked up ...
May 15, 2020•32 min
Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago. He served his community in a variety of capacities including patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program. He is a firearm, defensive weapons and tactics, bladed edge instructor, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner of SBG Illinois.
May 11, 2020•1 hr 54 min
A standup comedian for over 20 years, Rogan’s sixth hour long comedy special Joe Rogan: Strange Times premiered on Netflix in October 2018 . Rogan’s previous comedy specials include Joe Rogan: Triggered (2016) for Netflix, Joe Rogan: Rocky Mountain High (2014) for Comedy Central, Joe Rogan: Live from the Tabernacle (2012) released via his website, Talking Monkeys in Space (2009) on CD & DVD, and Joe Rogan Live (2007) on DVD. Additionally, Rogan released the CDs Shiny Happy Jihad (2007) and I...
May 04, 2020•2 hr 5 min
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 and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelors degree in Homeland Security and re...
Apr 27, 2020•3 hr 21 min
Lt. Col Grossman began his career in the Army as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, then as a platoon leader in the 9th Infantry Division, a general staff officer, a company commander in the 7th (Light) Infantry Division as well as a paratrooper and graduate of Ranger School. He went on to become a professor of psychology at West Point. In February 1998, Grossman retired from the military as a professor of military science at Arkansas State University. He is the author of "On Killing," an...
Apr 20, 2020•2 hr 54 min
