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Today is a traditional Q & A episode, answering listerner-submitted questions. For those wondering how to submit a question, just shoot me an email: andystumpf212@gmail.com Here is what I covered: -My thoughts on the 25 Million Dollar Rob O'Neill lawsuit -Advice for a Police Officer getting ready to patrol on his own -Parenting suggestions for the jump from childhood to young adulthood -How to dea...

Today's episodes are some of my favorites. I hate stories of just wavetops, and I love stories about people who refuse to give up on what they believe and have built. Don't sleep on this episode; there is much to be gained and learned. Dan Ellis has been making performance footwear for 35+ years, starting his shoe-making career at Saucony, where he worked at their factory in Maine, learning each s...

Originally, this was a traditional Q & A episode, and then at the beginning of the last question, young Michael decided to just walk into the room and crash the show. I suppose it is a mix of Full Auto Friday and a Negligent Discharge Friday. Here is what we covered: -How do I know when it is time to just give up on life? -I need sleep aids at night. How can I still be prepared for a home invasion...

Bear served 7 years as a Naval officer in the Special Operations community as a Navy SEAL. He founded Born Primitive in his garage in 2014, the same year he earned his commission. Bear balanced being active duty while building what would become a global brand with zero outside funding. Prior to his service, Bear played Division I football at Yale University and also competed at the CrossFit Games....

Traditional and straightforward today, a simple Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover: - Does anyone actually use a pistol with a suppressor? - How do I prepare my husband for the reality of kids? - Anxiety from work is crushing me. I need some help finding options - It's falling apart between my wif...

In addition to being a global executive and leadership strategist who has led $400M+ businesses at adidas and Reebok, driven global rebrands, and coached leaders from chaos and crisis to clarity and confidence, resulting in major transformation, Chad is a friend of 15 years. We met sitting at the negotiating table between CrossFit and Reebok, and then spent the next few years managing the newly mi...

Young Michael has returned from his worldly travels. Is he more knowledgeable, sophisticated, educated, and cultured...Probably not. We spent an hour discussing a variety of topics, and as usual, he did not disappoint: -Michael's thoughts on traveling through Japan -Red Bull Plane Swap Pilot Ban -Helicopter Crashes -Elected officials falling down -What to do when you have no toilet paper in the wi...

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark returned after serving 13 years as SEAL, Medic, Sniper and Instructor in the US Navy SEALs at SEAL Team 3 in Coronado, California. He attended Friends University- Lenexa campus to earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Walt utilizes an attachment theoretical orientation, which is trauma-informed. Additionally, he is certified in EMDR and Ps...

Traditional and straightforward today, a simple Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover: - Leadership when you are the newest member of the team - The best practical jokes I have ever seen - I was medically disqualified from service, then lied to get in. Should I be proud? - Why miniature Dachshunds ar...

Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the s...

Nothing fancy today, just some traditional Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover: -Tandem Skydiving Fatality in Tennessee -How to have hard conversations about money with your spouse? -Why do I keep going back to the same woman? -How do you manage problems you can't solve on your own? Enjoy    Today'...

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 Department of Defense. He founded Spartan Forge, an AI-driven hunting tool that applies military intelligence methods to enhance hunting effectiveness. Bill is a lifelong hunter dedicated to conservation and ethical practices, as well as an a...

Nothing fancy today, just some traditional Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover:  -A wife's anxiety about hiking in Grizzly bear country  -How do I approach disagreements and arguments with my wife -Advice for law enforcement officers who don't agree with the actions they see from others in the prof...

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur transforming America's broken system. As founder of Ways2Well, owner of Revive Rx Pharmacy, and an investor in psychedelic research, he champions a model of care that prioritizes patients over profits through preventative medicine, transparency, and innovation. His work is guided by a few core convictions: -Former insider's perspective: With deep experie...

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society, world, and likely species. I did actually cover: -How do I best advocate for my daughters -What does the 160th SOAR regimen do -Arming school teachers -Keeping your world small Enjoy   Today's Sponsors:  AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/clearedhot to get a FREE Frother with your first Purchase...

Austin Von Letkemann, known as "MandatoryFunDay," 1st Lt. is currently a platoon leader assigned to Alpha Company, 303rd Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade. Von Letkemann creatively uses his free time to make parody videos that apprise the humor of day-to-day military operations, while simultaneously connecting civilians to the everyday...

I never know where these episodes will lead us, mostly because young Michael is in charge, and half of the time, he shows up unprepared. I would love to say today was all laughs, but we covered a few heavy topics before moving to some lighter material. -Michael's generation's response to the Charlie Kirk Murder -Insurance companies developing Ai tools to assess patient risk and cost -Michael's tho...

Josh Tomeoni is a men's coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast. With 18 years of experience building financial planning businesses—and learning from failures in marriage and life—Josh offers honest insight into what men face during divorce. Josh's mission is to help men reclaim authentic masculinity, find clarity, and live with courage and purpose. The Derelict: https://thederel...

Some days, I don't have the words to describe how I am feeling. This past week, it has been tough to wrap my head around what happened, let alone to parse together my thoughts into any semblance of a coherent thought. I believe we are not too far gone to recover, but I also believe both sides have blood on their hands. I did the best I could to explain how I feel. Enjoy, disregard, up to you.   To...

Jay Wadsworth is a seasoned professional in both law enforcement and martial arts. A retired officer with over 22 years of service, including 14 years in SWAT operations, Jay is a recognized expert in tactical training and defensive combatives. A 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a former professional MMA fighter, he co-founded Effective Fitness Combatives (EFCombatives), where he s...

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society, world, and likely species. I'm pretty sure they were actually that serious, but it sounds good. I did actually cover: -Am I an ambassador of the brands I wear (you, not me) -Supporting friends through low points in their lives -What would you do (me) if you saw abuse in public Enjoy   Today's...

Brandon Young is a former US Army Ranger with four combat rotations to Afghanistan. He has spent more than 25 years building and leading teams in the military, corporate healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Brandon has built partnerships with some of the world's most iconic brands, including Nike, Walmart, Starbucks, Microsoft, and Amazon. He is the recipient of the Quest Diagnostics Regional Excell...

Today was supposed to be a solo Full Auto Friday, but young Michael decided to throw a wrench into my plans. I forced him to stay late and ask questions as his punishment. We covered a variety of topics: -Real Jiu Jitsu Vs. Fake Jiu Jitsu -ChatGPT's role in a murder suicide -Tribal warfare -Autonomous robots and the threat to humanity -BASE Jumping fatalities Enjoy   Today's Sponsors: AG1: Go to h...

Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations. The reality of the job knocked him down and changed his perspective on everything. Always a magnet for uncanny, wild situations, Tansey reveals exactly what it's like to deal with everyday life as a police officer—from trying to tackle naked suspects to pepper-s...

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: -What is my "Line in the Sand" to step up and "protect" Democracy -National Guard Deployments to US Cities -How do you know who to trust in the Veteran Community? -What type of person was I as a young man?...