Liberty Risk

In this gripping and wide-ranging episode, the Liberty Risk crew sits down with two fascinating guests: Ed Calderon and Eddie Dennis, each bringing a unique perspective shaped by extraordinary life experiences on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Ed Calderon is a well known former Mexican law enforcement officer (3 x guest on the Joe Rogan show) who spent over a decade working in some of the mos...

In this episode, two-time Muay Thai world champion and Glory Kickboxing champ Mike LeMaire joins the Liberty Risk crew for a no holds barred conversation about fighting, family, and the kind of chaos that shapes a man. The episode kicks off with travel disasters - including Mike attempting to bring a .357 Magnum from France to the U.S. and the meltdown that followed at customs (when they messed up...

Kaj Larsen has lived many lives in one - Navy SEAL, war correspondent, Hollywood stuntman, Emmy-winning journalist, and entrepreneur - and he's just getting started.  In this episode, Kaj joins the Liberty Risk crew for a no-filter conversation about brotherhood, chaos, and carving out new paths after the Teams. From growing up in Santa Cruz to the transformation of the SEALs after 9/11, Kaj share...

Xander's story is one built from struggle, service, and second chances. A former Air Force Pararecue Operator turned entrepreneur, he's the founder of the brand Saints by Day, Sinners by Construct - leading a movement to bring suicide prevention and mental health awareness to the veteran and first responder communities. In this episode we get deep into why and how that came about. From a rough upb...

Nick Esayian has lived a dozen lives - pro racer, entrepreneur, law enforcement officer, search and rescue - but the thread that runs through all of it is loyalty to a brotherhood. From growing up tough in the Midwest to finding his place alongside legendary racers, athletes, Navy SEALs and special operations veterans, Nick's story is one of grit, reinvention, and always showing up for the people...

  Derek Janisch - From the poppy fields of Afghanistan to pro paintball arenas, Muay Thai & temptation in Thailand, and finding redemption at home - a story of love, loss, finding yourself, and second chances.  Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast! Today we dive into Derek's life, and the lessons learned - his early days growing up in Orange County, his obsession w...

Dan Corbett (AKA Dirty) has lived through some of the wildest life chapters anyone could think of and come out the other side stronger - his story is unlike anything you've ever heard. Navy SEAL, DevGroup Operator, mercenary, author, and somehow the only American to become a household name in Serbia without ever wanting to. From growing up in Northern California to finding his place in platoon lif...

Andrew "Bito" Arrabito has lived a life that defies categories - Adventurer, hunter, Navy SEAL, knife maker, entrepreneur, and always at the center of some of the best stories ever told.  In this unfiltered episode, Bito takes us behind the scenes into the gritty world of SEAL Team life: from performing CPR after a HUMVEE rollover on day one, to naked hot tub parties, street fights, and some of th...

This episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast pulls no punches. First up: a seasoned female law enforcement officer, military veteran, and border security expert who's spent decades on the front lines. She shares stories of combating human trafficking, drug cartels, and shifting national policies while breaking barriers as one of the few women in her field. Her candid insights reveal the dangers agents...

This week the Liberty Risk crew takes the show on the road! With the West Coast SEAL Reunion in town, we set up shop next to the iconic Teamguy bar McP's Irish Pub on Coronado and pulled some legends into our make shift studio (thank you, URT!) for a rotating lineup of unfiltered, shotgun-style conversations and old school stories. We had an incredibly fun and laughter filled evening and we're exc...

Some careers are impressive, RJ Casey's is on another level. From the front lines of special operations to the film sets of Hollywood, he's lived a life few could even imagine. In this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast, RJ takes us inside his journey as a  U.S. Army Green Beret , Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) , OGA Operator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of veteran-led brands Brigands Co and Four...

In this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast , the crew sits  down with David B Meadows - former Navy SEAL, actor, humorist, pugilist, and true renaissance man. David's journey of discovery spans from the coal country of Wheeling, West Virginia, to the battlefields of Afghanistan, and finally to the thespian stages of Europe. Raised by a single mother, during high school David envisioned a future t...

Ben Gallimore grew up in a quiet town of just 500 people in rural Tennessee. After getting a taste of college, he quickly realized it wasn't the right path for him and started looking for something different. When his parents suggested the military, Ben learned that his cousin (who he'd never met) had taken a similar path. That cousin was none other than Liberty Risk co-host Kevin Kent, now a Navy...

Dutch immigrant, Canadian citizen, Navy SEAL, 18 Delta Corpsman, CIA GRS Operative, widower, remote viewer, and many other things, Joost Janssen has lived a lot of life, and we dive into it. Born in Holland, Joost's parents feared Russia was going to invade their homeland so they fled to Canada when he was a child. Speaking no English, he learned the language from watching Sesame Street. As he gre...

We finally have our first female on the show! Please welcome Jennifer Tidball. Jenifer grew up in Florida and has lived through a lot of experiences that would crumble most other people, but instead of letting those experiences break her, she used them to shaped herself into a formidable force. From escaping an abusive relationship to standing up to divisive leadership, Jen has walked her own path...

Jon Wechter grew up around Philly in a conservative household, which laid a strong foundation for him to explore and question many things as he finds his own path. As a child, Jon was a little goofy, but even at that young age he knew he wanted to join the military, the Rangers specifically. His dad had been a great role model of service, and as the oldest son, Jon could think of no higher service...

Growing up in Edmond Oklahoma, Austin had a classic Americana childhood, riding bikes around town and playing paintball in the woods with friends. Getting into a little trouble with some fights during high school ended up fast tracking his life long decision to join the military, where the judge told him he could join the Marine Corps or go to jail. From there Austin had an interesting path, and w...

In one of our most wide ranging episodes to date, the 3 founders sit down without a guest to share some stories and explore the deeper meaning of life and the paths we all walk. We touch on a wide variety of topics, but a common theme that kept popping up was the subject of navigating growth and change. Change can mean a lot of different things, from changing schools as a kid, to changing jobs as...

Mike Moriarty is a 1st generation American, the youngest of 8 kids from 2 Irish Immigrants. Growing up in Boston, he didn't see much of a future for himself hanging out in the neighborhood, so he joined the Navy in 1992 at 17 while still a senior in high school. Like a lot of our guests, he saw the movie Navy SEALs with Charlie Sheen, but just thought SEALs were a made up Hollywood unit, it wasn't...

Johnny Collins grew up the oldest of 3 siblings in a small town in Maryland. Moving from a Christian school as a child into 3 different high schools (after being kicked out of 2), there was a lot of chaos as a kid, but it was sports that kept him connected with a strong friend group. We normally don't go into BUD/S stories too much on here, but Johnny's journey was different, having gone through 3...

In this episode we dive into the world of First Responders with Firefighter Cody Shea . Cody comes from a long line of fire fighters. His parents met in the Fire Academy in '84 and Cody grew up in Tacoma Washington hearing the stories of First Responder life in Seattle; calls responding to famous musicians OD'ing, even the details of Kurt Cobain's suicide were a part of his life from an early age....

Taylor Cavanaugh is the only known person to be a Navy SEAL, and also join the French Foreign Legion. His story is unique, but the man himself has always been a Main Character, and we're excited to bring you this conversation. Growing up in San Diego, Taylor Cavanough has been walking the line between 2 worlds and living a life of extremities even as a youth. In this episode we dive into some of h...

Billy Helmers has been a steady hand helping to guide NSW for 20+ years, in this episode we dive into a lifetime of overcoming challenges, and navigating storms, both literal and figurative. From the oil fields of West Texas to the shores of Coronado, Billy grew up riding bulls, but he never expected to become a SEAL, he just wanted a way out of the small town life he left behind. Traveling the co...

With a 25 year career in NSW spanning everything from SDV's to platoons on both East & West coasts and multiple tours as an Instructor, Ivan Krusic has seen a lot of history unfold in the SpecWar community, and he's been an active part of it as well. In this episode we dive into some of the legendary stories in our community, and uncover what really happened by hearing it first hand from guys who...

In this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast , Ryan and Nick sit down with Mitch Aguiar - former Navy SEAL, professional MMA fighter, and founder of the Smashin' Frog brand. From mowing lawns in 5th grade for ice cream truck money to fighting in the cage, going viral, chartering private jets, and leading successful businesses, Mitch shares unfiltered stories packed with grit, humor, and hard-earned...