Endurance events, police reform, the law enforcement community policing their own, performance-enhancing drugs, Jiu-Jitsu, oh yes, we covered it all. Enjoy! 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, from patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program. He is a firearm, defensive weapons and tactics, bladed edge instructor, a Brazilian Jiu...
Nov 23, 2020•2 hr 10 min
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week strong. Five-minute time cap per answer (sometimes), all questions submitted by listeners. 1. Maybe those with COVID should just make their peace with God 2. The role of "influencers" in reconciliation and improved communication 3. Thanksgiving restrictions 4. What can average, law-abiding, working-class citizens do to prevent civil unrest and preserve respectful discourse Enjoy
Nov 20, 2020•34 min
WarriorNOW was founded as a way to eliminate the stigma associated with veterans dealing with mental health-related concerns, PTSD, and/or addiction. WarriorNow connects Veterans impacted by a mental health diagnoses, PTSD, and/or addiction to resources, services, and mentorship through training and peer mentors in order to help reintroduce our Veterans to the Journey of Life. Brian Johnson is an Army Veteran, prior Law Enforcement Officer, and the founder and Executive Officer of WarriorNow. Ti...
Nov 16, 2020•2 hr 42 min
Full Auto Friday is a rapid-fire Q and A format where I answer questions from the listeners. Each question is limited to a five-minute answer, topics will vary. 1. Hazing for new Officers 2. Concerns for a high-risk medical provider still seeing Covid-19 patients. 3. My plans for 2021 4. Military force against rioters 5. How do I get my kids to take guns seriously 6. Social Media and the SEAL Teams. Enjoy
Nov 13, 2020•31 min
Greg Anderson is a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted 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, an act for which he was eventually terminated. Greg is a veteran of the United States Army where he served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Post mili...
Nov 09, 2020•2 hr 38 min
Traditionally, Full Auto Friday is dedicated to rapid-fire Q and A. Today, given the set and setting, we have decided to sit down and talk about all things 2020 election-related. Our thoughts, worries, and projections. Spoiler alert...We are not experts.
Nov 06, 2020•48 min
Adam Haidary spent 7 years in Law Enforcement, 2 of which as a full-time training Sergeant. He is the founder and CEO of PolicePosts, the world's largest training platform for police on Instagram. PolicePosts focuses on education and training for police officers and the public through real-world incidents. Adam is also the founder and CEO of Effective Fitness Training, a science and data-driven fitness program that specializes in developing more effective and prepared police officers....
Nov 02, 2020•3 hr 24 min
Potential Full Auto Friday monthly co-host Brian Bishop returns! You all know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A with a 5 minute (or so) time cap on all answers. We answered some questions, then of course went off-script multiple times. 1. Social pressure and standing your ground on your beliefs 2. How capable are militia groups 3. Joining the military with parents who don't support your decision 4. Experience with foreign military units Enjoy
Oct 30, 2020•49 min
Bill Rapier is Amtac Shooting’s owner and lead instructor. He retired after twenty years in the Navy, where his duty assignments included several years at SEAL Team 3 and over 14 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Positions held include assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief, and military working dog department senior enlisted adviser. He has always been an avid shooter and is heavily involved in combatives. Since retiring from the Teams six years ago, Bill has been...
Oct 26, 2020•2 hr 54 min
Listener submitted Q and A with a little rapid-fire Twitter session at the end. Multiple topics, 5-minute time cap on answers. 1. I'm law enforcement and losing friends because of my job 2. What is the role of the military if the sitting president won't leave office 3. What are the 5 top things I would change as president And then, Twitter..... Enjoy
Oct 23, 2020•28 min
Darin Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburg, New York. He joined the Coast Guard in 1994 with recruit company Delta 144. His first assignment was Coast Guard cutter Spencer out of Boston. During his time with the Coasts Guard, he served as a Special Operator and then a private government contractor all over the world. He has been in operations on the high seas and remote areas around the globe. Since then he has made his transition into the civilian world and now runs and owns successful Amer...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Guest host Mike Glover joins us today for a Full Auto Friday round of rapid-fire Q and A. Due to our backgrounds, we are obviously experts in the field of relationships, so please join us as we drop knowledge bombs and hopefully help people from repeating our personal mistakes. 1. Your mom of your wife 2. How do you not bring home the stress from work 3. How to balance a hobby and a relationship 4. Advice for those entering the SOF community with significant others 5. Attributes to look for in a...
Oct 16, 2020•56 min
Andy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo are both former Navy SEALs who have transitioned to the civilian and business world. Andy is the founder and CEO of Half Face Blades. HFB knives bring the soul of rugged, dependable, combat knives and tools to a variety of settings - from special operations tools for warriors, hunters, and backpackers, to knives for the kitchen and great American workers. Dan is the founder and owner of Spartan 7 Security, and Spartan 7 Adventures . Spartan 7 Adventures seek to pro...
Oct 12, 2020•2 hr 6 min
Full Auto Friday is for rapid-fire Q and A, topics selected by the listeners, five-minute time cap per answer. 1. Dealing with the loss of a close friend 2. Battle Belts and Body Armor 3. Are human Special Forces Operators needed 4. Do we limit ourselves by celebrating warriors over scientists/engineers 5. Why do I want to kill everyone in Guantanamo Bay Enjoy
Oct 09, 2020•31 min
Margaret Thomson is the author of “The World Looks Different Now,” a memoir about her oldest son, an active-duty soldier who committed suicide. Her book chronicles the grueling journey of grief, and hopefully, healing for those left behind. The book was amazing, the story is heartbreaking. Margaret is a journalist and television producer who’s reported on a variety of subjects, from Middle East politics to the British royal family. As a radio correspondent for ABC News, she was the first America...
Oct 05, 2020•3 hr 47 min
Rapid Fire (sometimes) Q and A with questions being submitted from the listeners: 1. Is it better to focus on the "big" picture, or the small things you actually have an impact on? 2. Forgiveness 3. Has the media pushed a false narrative about police, what do I want to see from law enforcement. 4. I am never satisfied regardless of my accomplishments, what should I do? Enjoy Templar Medical
Oct 02, 2020•31 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. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelors degree in Homeland Security and resi...
Sep 28, 2020•3 hr 48 min
Q and A from the audience with a five-minute time cap (sometimes, actually not often.) To submit a question head over to clearedhotpodcast.com and click the contact button. 1. How to find your passion and purpose 2. When is self-defense ok 3. How do I tell my parents I want to be a SEAL 4. Elected officials.... Enjoy
Sep 25, 2020•30 min
As an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department, Koahou was one of the first responders on Dec. 2, 2015, when terrorists attacked the Inland Regional Center, killing 14 people and injuring 22 others. During a gun battle between police and the terrorists, Koahou left his position of cover to provide assistance to a fellow officer who was under heavy fire. Koahou sustained a bullet wound to his leg but continued to return fire at the suspects. After being treated for his injuries, Koahou r...
Sep 21, 2020•2 hr 30 min
Rapid Fire Q and A from the viewers and listeners of the podcast. I do my best to limit myself to five minutes, I am not always successful... 1. When is it time/how do I know I am ready to have a child 2. Functional fitness vs. show muscles 3. Joining the military in your 30's, what to expect 4. Suicide/Violent videos/Movies and their impact on children Enjoy Element Labs
Sep 18, 2020•30 min
In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand? Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community.
Sep 14, 2020•2 hr 3 min
Today's episode focuses on 9/11, the impact it had on my personal life as well as the United States. My thoughts on where we are now, where I am concerned we are heading, the foundation of our rights and freedoms, and how incredibly fortunate we are.
Sep 11, 2020•22 min
In an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand? Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community.
Sep 07, 2020•2 hr 21 min
Rapid-fire Q and A solicited from listeners. Any and all topics are. on the table, five-minute time cap (sort of.) 1. Following in your father's footsteps 2. Enlisted or Officer, Degree or no degree 3. What about "right-wing" organizations, are you still willing to "come off the bench?" 4. Exercise sucks, tips for motivation Enjoy
Sep 04, 2020•32 min
Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became the secretary at the acadamy and was spending 70 hours a week there watching and participating in all of the classes. In 1997 the school moved to the Pacific Palisades where Henry trained and assisted main Instructor Luis Heredia and also participated and trained in all of the classes taught by Rickson. During these years Henry had the opportunity to...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 52 min
Rapid Fire Q and A with guest host Brian Bishop, five minute time cap per question.. 1. Is BLM a domestic terrorist organization 2. Does the 2nd Amendment include automatic weapons, waiting times, and age restrictions 3. How do you teach accountability and responsibility to a generation who believes everything should be free 4. Should vaccines be mandatory 5. What is the appropriate response to the destruction of property during a riot And much more, enjoy....
Aug 28, 2020•42 min
John Barklow is the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka, a hunting brand based in Bozeman, Montana. Prior to his current profession, he served for 26 years in the United States Navy as a Diver. We met in 1997 when I was a punk new guy, and he was running the dive locker for SEAL Team Five. His background and experience is diverse...In addition to classical dive training, he is a wealth of knowledge in climbing, skiing, backcountry travel, snow safety, and survival, to mention a few. For 15 years ...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 27 min
Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: First, a love letter to special podcast social media commenters... 1. White Belt Lives Matter: advice for beginners 2. Military service regret 3. Managing information overload, clarity of thought or depth of thought, the one thing I am the most certain of in this world. 4. My dad is a drunk, what should I do 5. Rapid-Fire Twitter Q and A Enjoy
Aug 21, 2020•38 min
Angel Cortes grew up in Orange county to what can only be described as very difficult and challenging circumstances. By the time he was in high school he was already a gang member, but he chose to pursue a desire to be an Army Ranger and changed the trajectory of his life. Angel successfully became and Ranger and completed deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the military Angel attends school full time with the goal of becoming a registered dietician, as well as creating and h...
Aug 17, 2020•2 hr 36 min
Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap to all answers: 1. Thoughts on various military occupations outside of SOF 2. BJJ/MMA training during Covid-19 3. Advice on returning home from deployment 4. Suggestions for someone looking for a good CrossFit gym 5. Are we headed towards a revolution, how would it play out 6. The one thing left on my bucket list 7. Is the Danny's burger as good as the legend says they are.. Enjoy
Aug 14, 2020•28 min
