UNAFRAID

Having a father in the military can be a real challenge, but having kids while serving as a Tier 1 Operator is a whole other ballgame. Eddie talks frankly about the challenges his family had to overcome at home, and how those challenges pushed him harder than anything he faced overseas, in this look back at MIKE Chapter form his UNAFRAID memoir. Get Your Copy of UNAFRAID at https://eddiepenney.com...

Ill-meaning fathers, hidden assailants, IED's - everything is out to get you in Afghanistan. Eddie recalls a harrowing series of ops that came full of the worst kind of dangers - and the innocent victims and fellow brothers we lost along the way - in this look back at LIMA Chapter from his UNAFRAID memoir. Get Your Copy of UNAFRAID at https://eddiepenney.com/product/unafraid-book -- ★ Like these e...

What's the difference between fighting in Iraq versus Afghanistan? How's essential is the thermobaric grenade in a SEAL Team loadout? And after all the dust has settled, does Eddie have any regrets? In this exclusive look at KILO chapter from Eddie's memoir 'UNAFRAID', Eddie and Keith dig into deployments at SEAL Team, and how violent action can reverberate through both sides of the battlefield. G...

BUD/S is over, the ink is dry, and Eddie Penney's off to SEAL Teams. But what does that look like, really? Where do SEALs spend their time, get their training, and learn to run the most dangerous operations in the world? Eddie and Keith dig into the incredible locations, unmatched tactics, and bleeding-edge military gear that can only be found at the Tip of the Spear. Get Your Copy of UNAFRAID at...

Does the Navy waterboard trainees at SERE School? What's the secret to running three miles in under 21 minutes? And while Eddie was in Mississippi training to become a Navy SEAL, what was going on at home? In this deep dive into INDIA Chapter of Eddie's memoir 'UNAFRAID: Staring Down Terror as a Navy SEAL and Single Dad,' Eddie and Keith dive into the mindset - and the elbow grease - that's needed...

It's been a while since we've seen Keith Wood on the podcast - where's he been? Did he and Eddie have a falling out? And why haven't there been any more chapter-by-chapter episodes of the UNAFRAID podcast? Eddie invites Keith back into the studio to talk about the surprising reason why they decided to postpone INDIA chapter - and when we can look forward to hearing more. -- ★ Like these episodes?...

'Fatal Funnel' is a widely used term in close quarters combat training to describe any narrow passageway or opening that could be used as a choke point. And when it comes to the war of the spirit, there's a lot more fatal funnels than you might expect. This episode is an exclusive look at the UNAFRAID Battle Prep meetings happening every week on the UNAFRAID Patreon. All members are welcome. Join...

Relationships are a fragile thing. People have a tendency to bend each other, and shape one another, and sometimes even break apart. Just take it from Eddie - he's broken things off more than a few times in the past for one reason or another. But there's always a road back. It just has to start with you. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ie6GUtEBnFU -- Get your copy of Eddie's memoir...

Psychedelics? For trauma treatment? Believe it or not, it's more common than you might think - especially in the Veteran and Spec Ops communities. For some, using controlled substances under medical observation has been known to provide short-term effects that can benefit some victims of trauma, be it mental, physical, or otherwise. But substances aren't always the answer - just take it from Eddie...

Everybody remembers the first time they go through the door. Eddie certainly does at least - in this deep dive into Chapter Seven of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID, he and Keith dig into his first deployment overseas, a harrowing experience with a vehicle-born explosive device, and why those experiences remind Eddie of the privileges so many Americans have - even if they don't know it. -- Get your copy o...

A casual drive to work goes sideways when an aggravated driver loses his cool. A stranger sits atop an overpass, moments away from deciding whether or not to jump. When it comes to preparedness, anything can happen - that's why Eddie and Josh are back with more scenarios from Contingent Group. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, help is available. Call or Text 988 or visit https://98...

First Deployment, First Firefight - there's a lot of firsts in HOTEL, the eighth chapter of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID. And while some of those first are surprisingly pleasant - such as Eddie's first spin as a Breacher and his first real experience of being shot at - there's also troubles at home, brewing just under the surface. -- Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Nobl...

As a retired SEAL, Eddie's no stranger to diet and fitness - his strict routines are a testament to the discipline he's honed over the years as a dedicated warrior. And Keith's no slouch either - with frequent hunting trips to some of the most remote parts of foreign countries all over the world, he's constantly working to get in shape for traversing challenging terrain. But different fitness goal...

So Eddie finally makes it to SEAL Team, but how does he measure up to the other guys? In this look back at FOXTROT Chapter in Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID, Eddie and Keith talk about unbelievably vast skill gap between the Marines and SEAL Team 2, and how quickly Eddie had to step up - both home and abroad. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or www.eddiepenney.com....

A rideshare driver locks the doors and suddenly you're trapped. An unruly patron at your local bar has a problem and you're the target. This week on Unafraid Scenarios, 19-Year Active-Duty Detective Josh Stelter returns to the studio to talk through three real-world situations that can happen to anybody, and how even the smallest amount of preparedness and awareness can make the difference. Get yo...

SQT - SEAL Qualification Training. In this look back at ECHO Chapter in Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID, Eddie and Keith review the differences between BUD/S and SEAL Training, the challenges that come with training for one of the hardest jobs in military history, and how being able to see every piece of the opeartion coming together helped Eddie to level up in ways he'd never imagined. Get your copy of E...

How do you win a world-championship marksman title with hardly any ammo? David Westerhout's got the answer. He's an Olympic Zimbabwean male sport shooter, or at least he was back in 1980. Back then, David had emigrated from England to Africa to take his voracious appetite for firearms all the way to the World Combat Pistol Championships where he won in 1977 and was voted Rhodesia Sportsman of the...

Who is Eric Frohardt? Some would say he's a phenomenally lucky former SEAL with 12 years at ST-5 and DevGru with Eddie; others would say he's a Chief Operating Officer at DEFY with an appetite for alpine climbing. Between losing a kidney, getting blown up, and nearly biting the dust on more than one occasion, it's safe to say Eric's got a lot to talk about. That's why he's sitting down with Eddie...

Hell Week. The defining event of BUD/S training. In this look back at DELTA Chapter in Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID, Eddie and Keith dig into Eddie's BUD/S experience, breaking down each week, how Eddie got through them, and what every aspiring SEAL can look forward to in what might be the most challenging training in military history. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble,...

You're at a football game when suddenly shots ring out. You're at a gas station when armed men burst through the door and start taking hostages. What would you do? Eddie invites 19-Year Active-Duty Detective Josh Stelter into the studio to talk through real-world scenarios, reveal the training and tactics you'll need for the best possible outcomes, and uncover how a retired Navy SEAL and an active...

What does it mean to be a "Man"? Is it a reflection of your gender? Your beliefs? Or what if it's something more? Eddie invites friend and Undaunted. Life podcast host Kyle Thompson into the studio to talk about the true meaning of masculinity, the fundamental problem with modern churches, finding truth in gender-based politics, and how to find fulfillment in every moment as a Warrior of Christ. F...

Why did Eddie leave the Marines? Keith & Eddie dive deep into Eddie's assignment at Quantico, his repeated attempts to become a Sniper, and the unexpected transition from the Marines to the Navy that would set him on the path to BUD/S in this look back at Chapter 3 of UNAFRAID. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or www.eddiepenney.com . 10% of all sales of Eddie's...

Eddie & Keith continue their chapter review of UNAFRAID (link below) by diving into Eddie's time at boot camp on Parris Island, whether or not he was genuinely scared of his drill instructors, and how a fateful fly lead to a sand pit encounter that made Eddie into the man he is today. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or www.eddiepenney.com . 10% of all sales of E...

Can Eddie bench 500 pounds? The guys hit the road to talk SEAL Team Fight Club, why Eddie considers himself an end-user when it comes to firearms (but a knife enthusiast through and through), and what Hollywood gets right (and wrong) about the SEAL Teams. Get your copy of Eddie's memoir UNAFRAID on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or www.eddiepenney.com . 10% of all sales of Eddie's new memoir UNAFRAID goe...

What's Eddie carry on the daily? The man himself lays out every piece of his two-tier carry kit, standard or lightweight, to reveal what he's got on him in nearly every waking moment - and uncover just how effective he may be. Get your copy of UNAFRAID when it drops July 26th at www.eddiepenney.com . Find out more about Unafraid at www.eddiepenney.com .