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It is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them too), taught fitness, owned a gym, and have spent the last few years speaking to organizations and leaders. It has been a journey, and in all honesty, I have no idea where it is going. I seek the things that make me uncomfortable. I move towards things that scare me. I think you should too
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Full Auto Friday - 3/28/25
Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, but that is how the cookie crumbled this time. Unseen brain…
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Episode 379 - Josh Smith
As Montana Knife Company's Founder and Owner, Josh Smith is the Master Bladesmith behind creating and designing working knives for working people that are…
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Full Auto Friday - 3/21/2025
Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society and world in general. A patriotic Canadian's concern…
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Episode 378 - Nick Middaugh
Nick has a career of over a decade's worth of civil service spanning fire, corrections, and public safety, and he is also a survivor of CSA, more commonly…
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Full Auto Friday - With Leah Stumpf
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…
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Episode 377 - Mark Bonnalie
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…
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Flintlock Friday - With Vaughn Stumpf and Micheal Shelton
Three generations tackling the most pressing issues of our times. That was the initial concept. We may have answered two questions before veering completely…
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Episode 376 - Douglas Taurel
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…
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Full Auto Friday 2/28/2025
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…
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Episode 375 - Joel Struthers
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…
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Full Auto Friday - 21 Feb 2025
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…
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Episode 374 - John Fussel
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…
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Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton
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…
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Episode 373 -Stefano Ritondale
Stefano Ritondale is a former Army Armor officer with extensive military intelligence experience. He is also the Chief Intelligence Officer of Artorias…
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Full Auto Friday 2/7/2025
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…
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Episode 372 - Seth Gehle
Seth Gehle is a professional speaker committed to empowering others to embrace their warrior spirit and overcome any adversity or trauma in their life…
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Semi Auto Friday - With Michael Shelton
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…
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Episode 371 - Kegan Gill
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…
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The End of Democracy?
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…
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Episode 370 - Greg Lapin
Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement, special operations, and Government special operations, deploying to war zones throughout…
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Andy Vs. Michael 2025 Kick Off
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…
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Episode 369 - Bryan Hubbard
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…
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CyberTrucks and Green Berets
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…
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Episode 368 - Nic Mckinley
Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer…
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ISIS in America
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…
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Episode 367 - Robbie Kröger
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…
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Andy Vs Michael - A Christmas Special
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…
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Austin Von Letkemann and Nick Palmisciano
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…
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Full Auto Friday - Forks in the Road
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…
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Shane Claytor - A View From Inside the VA Medical System
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…
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Raising Legends, Building Defenders, and Finding Balance
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…
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SSS and Genghis Cohen - Dark Desert Defense, Machine Guns, Helicopters, and Strippers
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…
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Phonies, Pain, and Finding Emotional Strength
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…
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Dan Brunner - The Rise of Tren de Aragua
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…
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Andy Vs. Michael - A Thanksgiving Special
I think we covered it all today, just in time for Thanksgiving. I hand these episodes over to Michael, sometimes he has great questions, and sometimes he does…
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Chris Piehota - Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew
Chris Piehota, a former FBI Special Agent who served as one of the bureau's top career executives, discusses the dramatic changes he witnessed in the FBI…
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Moral Dilemmas, Problem Employees, Big Career Changes
Normally scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1. A veteran from Tennessee wrestles with the state of American democracy, morality in politics, and societal…
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Vaughn Stumpf - Concern or Hope for the Future?
Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of my favorites. I never thought I could record conversations…
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How To Rebuild
Traditional Friday Q and A for Today: 1. How do you rebuild after a catastrophic accident or failure? 2. Suppressors on pistols? Is it real life, or a thing of…
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Jared Hudson - Combatting Human Trafficking
Jared is a retired Navy SEAL and the co-founder of Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a 501c3 organization founded in June 2019. Jared and his wife saw a lack of…
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Peace, Failure, and Following Your Dreams
We are diving into listener-submitted questions for our normally scheduled Friday programming: How do you deal with the self-doubt that often follows tough…
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Matt Dawson - From Wall Street to the World's Wildest Frontiers
Matt Dawson is a former investment banker turned multi-record-holding endurance athlete and founder of Dawson's Peak Foundation. Known simply as "Dawson,"…
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Prepare for Civil War
I have heard a lot of talk about how the United States is either on the brink of a 2nd Civil War or steadily marching toward it. I can't say that I agree, and…
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Rob Bailey - Garage Dreams to Global Brands
Rob Bailey is an entrepreneur powerhouse, creating the lifestyle brand Flag Nor Fail, Run Everything Labs, and a series of ventures from gyms to…
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The Road Not Taken
Traditional Friday Q and A for today. Three listener-submitted questions: 1. A 26-year-old Navy veteran grappling with post-service identity and family…
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Nelson Grant - Motorcycle injuries and Business Plans
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…
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Are We Doomed?
What does it mean to be an American in today's world? Are the greatest dangers we face external, or do they stem from internal division? What are the core…
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Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart - A More Perfect Union
Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart are both distinguished Iraq War veterans that have turned their focus inward, tackling one of the most pressing battles on…
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Reflections on 47 years...
A single listener submitted question for this Friday episode. But first, some reflections on 47 laps around the sun, then: 1. How do you want to live your…
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Josh Castell - DoubleCheck's Mission to Protect Communities
Josh Castell is the founder of DoubleCheck, a software platform setting new standards in risk management and firearms safety. DoubleCheck empowers businesses…
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Parenting, Progress, and Hunting Monsters
xNormal Friday programming today, some real-world challenges submitted by listeners. 1. A father reflects on losing his cool with his kids in a chaotic Costco…
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Chris Skates - From Coal Mines to the White House
Chris Skates is a man whose life journey is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of storytelling. Starting as a coal plant worker for 30 years…
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Andy Vs. Michael - Round 9 - The Ginger goes to Italy
We return to our Andy Vs. Michael series, but first, we open with a discussion on the ginger's first trip outside of the United States, and his unwillingness…
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Bill Thompson - From Special Missions to Spartan Forge
Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development for the…
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War's Realities, Overcoming Failure, and Ethical Dilemmas
Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. First, a listener's concern about a controversial statement: "I love killing people." What are the realities of…
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Andrew Milburn - A Deep Dive into Modern Warfare
Andrew Milburn is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former Deputy Commander of Special Operations Command Central. With firsthand experience leading infantry…
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Debates, Business, and Podcasting
We will have the normal Friday Q and A, but first, a few words on the debate... Did it matter? Do we know any more about the candidates? Does the format serve…
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Larry Turner - Leading From the Front
Larry Turner is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, current SDPD Community Relations Officer, and independent candidate for mayor of San Diego. Larry…
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Veterans, Cops & Concealed Carry
We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A: 1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Helmand province and grapples with how to balance military…
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Dr. Lanny Snodgrass - An Ageless Call to Serve
Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD, is a distinguished psychiatrist, and Department of Defense physician, veteran, and respected authority on military mental health. His…