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 gon...
Mar 05, 2021•45 min
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 Ba...
Mar 01, 2021•3 hr 37 min
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 imp...
Feb 26, 2021•32 min
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 multipl...
Feb 22, 2021•2 hr 56 min
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, wha...
Feb 19, 2021•33 min
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 wit...
Feb 15, 2021•2 hr 23 min
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, 2021•36 min
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 n...
Feb 08, 2021•2 hr 53 min
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 marri...
Feb 05, 2021•40 min
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 ...
Feb 01, 2021•3 hr 3 min
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, 2021•49 min
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...
Jan 25, 2021•2 hr 43 min
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, 2021•40 min
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, 2021•2 hr 34 min
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 s...
Jan 15, 2021•36 min
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, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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, 2021•2 hr 58 min
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 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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 01, 2021•35 min
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, 2020•2 hr 31 min
Full Auto Friday Christmas edition! I received many questions asking about what I wanted to receive as a gift, what my favorite gifts have been, what have been the most meaningful, etc. I chose to answer none of them, and instead have devoted this episode to the one thing I would gift to every single person on the planet. Happy Holidays, and enjoy!
Dec 25, 2020•15 min
Nick Albin, known to most in the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu community as “Chewy” is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner/head instructor at Derby City Mixed Martial Arts in Louisville, KY. Chewy started training in 2003, receiving his black belt from Renato Tavares in 2011. He has been teaching Jiu-Jitsu full time since 2010 and has competed at Pan Ams, Worlds, Grapplers Quest, N.A.G.A., E.G.O., O.G.C., and many other IBJJF tournaments. He has an incredible YouTube channel ( Chewjitsu ) filled with id...
Dec 21, 2020•2 hr 37 min
Probationary Full Auto Friday co-host Brian Bishop returns for his monthly episode. Questions asked by the audience and answered with a five-minute time cap. 1. My fiance keeps telling me if I get COVID and die it's my fault 2. Suicide. Could I have done more 3. Personal responsibility and asking for help 4. You have 30 minutes to prep for an EMP blast, what are your moves Enjoy
Dec 18, 2020•46 min
Steve Weatherford is a former American football punter who has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and New York Giants. He won Super Bowl XLVI as a member of the Giants. After leaving the NFL, Steve went onto broadcasting and has since started and grown an incredible fitness and supplement business, WeatherfordFit. He is also the host of his podcast, The Steve Weatherford Show .
Dec 14, 2020•2 hr 24 min
Rapid-fire listener Q and A with a 5-minute time cap per question. Submit questions through the podcast website if interested. 1. What makes a friend 2. Death, and its ability to make life more precious 3. My co-workers suck, minimum effort crew 4. I want to be a SEAL, my dad doesn't have faith in me Enjoy
Dec 11, 2020•36 min
Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his love affair with coffee, he served as a contractor with the Central Intelligence Agency as well as serving in the United States Army as a Special Forces Soldier (Green Beret). Trevor Thompson is an ex-Navy SEAL, skydiver, BASE jumper, photographer, bowhunter, exercise aficionado and all-around renaissance man. Secret Black Rifle Coffee code for 20 percent off a one time order: AndyCEO
Dec 07, 2020•2 hr 39 min
Special Full Auto Friday episode with guest hosts Evan Hafer and Trever Thompson from Black Rifle Coffee. Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap on all answers... 1. Favorite art/music/bands. 2. How to prepare for and handle repercussions when you take a "non-popular" stance. 3. How to find/conduct training in rural areas with little to no resources. 4. Making occupational changes later in life, how to handle the unanswered call to serve. Enjoy Special Black Rifle Coffee discount code: A...
Dec 04, 2020•32 min
Navy SEAL Chief Keith Barry spent more than 18 years serving his country before being wrongfully convicted of rape and serving two and a half years in prison. He had also been required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life and was preparing to live out his days a convicted felon. Three years after the conviction, and after two failed appeals, it was revealed in 2017 that the convening authority in his case had been pressured to rule against the evidence and to uphold the convict...
Nov 30, 2020•2 hr 49 min
Last week's episode stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest with my answer/suggestions to a doctor expressing signs of burnout. A few from the medical field reached out, and I appreciate their time and thoughts. Let's dig back into this...My response and continued thoughts on COVID, burnout, limited resources, and personnel. No time cap, one topic. Enjoy
Nov 27, 2020•30 min
