Non-traditional Full Auto Friday Q and A with my wife, Leah Stumpf. As much as it pains me to say it, Michael did a good job selecting the questions and we covered quite a few topics. We talked some Jiu Jitsu, general training, the role of a step parent, relationships, stories she has heard about me from my dad, and her upcoming seminar in Costa Rica. Leah's blog about finding a good Jiu Jitsu gym: https://coachleahbjj.wordpress.com/2022/07/18/how-to-choose-a-jiu-jitsu-academy/ Costa Rica Semina...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Mark is the creator of the Modern Rural Civilian channel, creating content about his ongoing adventure to design and create his dream "off grid" property and homestead. Many people talk about their desire to "detach" and build their own oasis, but few actually take the required actions. Mark's channel shares the successes and failures quite openly, providing insight in to what the lifestyle actually requires. Modern Rural Civilian: https://youtube.com/@modernruralcivilian?si=YHCCuQXPM0JxhudX Tod...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 28 min
Three generations tackling the most pressing issues of our times. That was the initial concept. We may have answered two questions before veering completely off track and discussing my father's journey through technology, Hulu customer support, the internet for elders, and ten-year-old iPhones. We will be doing this again in the future, if you have questions please send them in, or put them below in the comments. Today's Sponsors: AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sig...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Douglas is an actor, and the creator of the play The American Soldier. The American Soldier portrays fourteen characters, based on real stories and actual letters written by veterans and their family members from the American Revolution, all the way through current day Afghanistan. The story is told with a through-line and a strong message, but not chronologically. It examines the internal struggles and problems that soldiers face when returning home from combat and the sacrifice made by our vet...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr
In this episode we're diving into another round of listener-submitted questions. I always appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of these questions, and this week is no exception. First up, what does it really take to be The Best? Whether it’s in sports, business, or even sweeping the floor, how much sacrifice and commitment are required to reach the top? Are the sacrifices worth it, what is the cost of greatness, and finding purpose along the way? Next, a question about being “good enough.” A...
Feb 28, 2025•50 min
Joel Struthers spent six years as a legionnaire (and more specifically as a member of the elite Group Commando Parachutistes). The French Foreign Legion, a branch of the French army, is one of the most famous military organizations in the world. Joel is the author of Appel, A Canadian in the French Foreign Legion, which details his time with the Legion, his experiences, the selection and recruitment process, and combat deployments to Africa. Joel is also a helicopter pilot and a partner in a Can...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society. I'm not sure they were actually that serious, but it sounds good. I did actually cover: Dreams, evolving social circles and desires as you age, and turning your emotions back on after working hard to separate from them. Enjoy Today's Sponsors: AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your fir...
Feb 21, 2025•40 min
Jon Fussell is the founder and CEO of Patriot Leadership Development. John spent his entire 20-year Naval career in the Naval Special Warfare Community. After serving in leadership positions at SEAL Teams Three, Ten, Four, and SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two he earned an assignment to Joint Special Operations Command's Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Throughout multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he led our Nation’s most elite special mission units on hundreds of direct-...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 37 min
The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: Social Circle Interactions Mental Discipline and Accountability Avoiding Becoming Overwhelmed Today's Sponsors: TrueWerk: Check out the full lineup and get 15 pe...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Stefano Ritondale is a former Army Armor officer with extensive military intelligence experience. He is also the Chief Intelligence Officer of Artorias, specializing in Cartel violence in Mexico, Latin American affairs, and drug trade/organized crime. You can follow him on X: https://x.com/All_Source_News Artorias: https://www.artorias.com Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Fabric By Gerber Life: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect ...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 29 min
In this Q&A episode, I dive into three powerful listener questions that hit hard on personal struggles, global issues, and life-or-death moments. First, I respond to a heartfelt message from a 40-year-old father of six who’s navigating the emotional wreckage of divorce. He’s wondering how to rebuild, find love again, and move forward without being crushed by the weight of his past. I’ve been there—I share my own experiences with heartbreak, healing, and what it really takes to start over wit...
Feb 07, 2025•41 min
Seth Gehle is a professional speaker committed to empowering others to embrace their warrior spirit and overcome any adversity or trauma in their life. Enduring 16 years of abuse, Seth transformed his pain into purpose, using his voice as an author and motivational speaker to help others heal and find strength. A devoted husband and father, Seth proves that with determination, anyone can overcome their past and create a brighter future. Strength Beyond the Shadow: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/...
Feb 03, 2025•3 hr 19 min
I am unsure of what exactly to call this new segment, we had discussed "Bolt Action Friday," but it just doesn't have the right ring to it. Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation. Before we began I opened with an explanation of...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound barrier as his plane was going down during a training exercise over the Atlantic Ocean. In the process of ejecting, Kegan sustained catastrophic injuries that literally ripped his limbs apart along with a severe traumatic brain injury. His body landed in the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic with a protective wet suit that had been ripped to pieces. With his parachute still attached, and unable to mov...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 16 min
Is what they are saying online true? Have we reached the end of Democracy? Has the experiment known as America run its course? As if those topics aren't considered "controversial" enough, let's layer on to that a discussion about January 6th, and the role our decisions and actions play in outcome. Today's Sponsors: AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. https://DrinkAG1.com/clear...
Jan 24, 2025•49 min
Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement, special operations, and Government special operations, deploying to war zones throughout the world. Greg spent eight years as a Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer with the majority of his time in Special Investigation and Narcotics units. He went on to work for Triple Canopy conducting high threat protection for the Department of State in conflict zones. Lapin was then recruited for a Department of Defense program, where he also ...
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 4 min
As usual, I never know where young Michael plans to take these episodes. We covered it all, from pacifism to violence, Clowns in vans down by the river, Michael's odds of making it through SEAL training, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Today's Sponsors: Pique : Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link: https://Piquelife.com/CLEAREDHOT Stopbox: Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA wi...
Jan 17, 2025•45 min
W. Bryan Hubbard was the 1st Chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission and currently leads the REID Foundation’s American Ibogaine Initiative. Follow Bryan on Twitter at: https://x.com/w_bryan_hubbard Learn more about the Texas Ibogaine Initiative at: https://www.reid.foundation/texas-ibogaine-initiative Review Reveille Advisors' comprehensive open-source investigation into the sabotage of Bryan's Kentucky Ibogaine Initiative at: https://www.reveilleadvisors.com/ibogaine/ Today's Sponsors: Davi...
Jan 13, 2025•3 hr 15 min
The events that occurred in Las Vegas were not only tragic, but they should serve as a reminder for those who create content as to what can happen when your desire is to be "first." Conspiracy theories are sometimes real, but I worry that sometimes people want them to be true more than they want to look at the data objectively. This episode attempts to explain and provide a thought process that has served me well in life when it comes to separating the "wheat from the chaff" of information overl...
Jan 10, 2025•45 min
Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer in building technical solutions to protect society from predators, Nic is passionate about solving society's most pressing issues through cost-effective technical solutions. Nic grew up in Montana but left to join US military special operations as a US Air Force Pararescueman. After more than a decade in Pararescue, Nic worked in private in...
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 26 min
Have we arrived at a time when ISIS is now in our country? Will the terrorist attack and murder in New Orleans be a one-off or the new normal? What can people who are concerned about future attacks do? It's time to take a hard look in the mirror, accept the reality of our situation, and then act accordingly. Today's show sponsors: Pique LIfe: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link: https://Piquelife.com/CLEAREDHOT Timeline: Timeline is of...
Jan 03, 2025•42 min
Robbie Kroger is the founder of Blood Origins. Born and raised in South Africa and now calling the United States home, Robbie has dedicated his life to shedding light on the real “why” behind hunting. Far from the stereotypes and controversies that often cloud the topic, Robbie’s mission is to show that hunting isn’t just about taking an animal’s life—it’s about giving back, building community, and connecting deeply with nature. Drawing on his background as a scientist and conservationist, Robbi...
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 18 min
Thank you to everyone who has joined us for 2024. Micheal and I offer this last Friday episode of the year as our parting gift. As usual, I have no idea where these are going and we covered everything from flat earth to whether or not cheese is the best snack to eat while contemplating your place in the known universe. Enjoy, see you all next year!!
Dec 27, 2024•49 min
Nick Palmisciano is a United States Military Academy graduate of West Point and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business MBA Program. He served six years as an infantry officer before moving into the business world, creating the successful marketing firm Diesel Jack Media, and Ranger Up, which grew to prominence as the first military lifestyle brand. He is the co-author of Tim Kennedy's Book - Scars and Stripes, and the creator of the new series Office Joe. Austin Von Letkemann, known as “Mand...
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 25 min
We have arrived at our final Q and A for the year. Here are the 3 questions I tackled for today: 1. A recent college graduate struggling in a difficult job while supporting a loved one seeks advice on staying focused and laying the groundwork to start a business. 2. A father of four, soon to welcome his fifth child, grapples with the decision to move for his children's needs while trying to preserve his teenage daughter's trust and happiness. 3. A young man asks for help mending his fractured re...
Dec 20, 2024•32 min
Shane Claytor was a Navy Corpsman and an Iraq War Veteran. After the military, he dedicated his life to being an ICU nurse, working off and on for the VA for 8 years, including during COVID-19. While working for the VA, he was "disciplined" for speaking out when the COVID-19 pandemic began. He has worked as a travel nurse at 6 different hospitals, interfacing with various hospital operational systems. Shane is passionate about getting the word out to change the VA healthcare system. He is now wo...
Dec 16, 2024•2 hr 48 min
Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. A third-generation California mason asks for wisdom on raising exceptional humans in an ever-changing world, balancing freedom, discipline, and moral grounding for his 3-year-old son. 2. A military service member seeks advice on self-defense, family protection, and the first steps into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to combat bullies and cultivate confidence beyond a professional use-of-force course. 3. A 19-year-old South African, navigating a new life in th...
Dec 13, 2024•33 min
Stephen is a recently retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy and went to Basic Underwater Demolition School BUD/S. Stephen was assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team TWO where he specialized as a SDV Pilot, small arms marksmanship instructor, and scout/sniper. In 1999 Stephen successfully screened and went to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (SEAL Team 6). During his 11 years at the command, Steve succes...
Dec 09, 2024•2 hr 37 min
Back to traditional Q and A for this week: The first question touches on confronting fraudulent SEALs, where a listener recounts a tense encounter with a man claiming to be a Vietnam-era SEAL, in of all places, Olive Garden. Advice on how to deal with phony military experiences claims. The second listener shares a deeply personal journey of confronting the emotional toll of caring for an elderly parent, discussing the challenges of developing emotional resilience and learning to sit with pain wh...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min
Dan Brunner is a seasoned expert in federal law enforcement with 29 years of combined service in the FBI and the US Navy. With over two decades of experience as an FBI Special Agent, Crisis Management expert, and SWAT Tactical Operations Team Leader, Dan has unparalleled insight into the dark world of organized crime. We are going deep into the operations of the Tren de Aragua, one of the most dangerous and elusive criminal cartels in Latin America. Drawing on his extensive expertise in Latin an...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 59 min
