Higher Line Podcast

As a boy Slava fled Russia with part of his family when the Soviet Union came apart. He was transplanted from an east European city to the fields of Iowa where he didn't know the language or customs. Slava overcame these challenges to serve as a US Army Sniper and suburban SWAT Cop. He leads a popular tactical fitness and lifestyle channel @ToTheCoreActual where he demonstrates impressive kettlebe...

Mickey's brother Tommy shares his life long struggle with anxiety, panic attacks and how he finally ditched the prescription pills. Tommy is an army veteran, tower climber and photographer who enjoys jumping out of airplanes and hang gliding. He was drawn to dangerous hard work as a distraction from his internal struggle. To see his Tommy Schuch's photography check out his Instagram feed @TommySch...

Firearm Instructor Tammy Bartels has 13 years experience working for child protective services in the state of Georgia. She shares stories and experiences helping children in the foster care system. She shares wisdom and tips every concerned parent could benefit from.   RELATED PODCASTS: Child Predators // Higher Line Podcast #195 - https://higherline.libsyn.com/child-predators-higher-line-podcast...

Ret. Federal Marshal Dave Turely returns to talk with Mickey about child predators. For 20 years, he has had assignments with Gang Enforcement, Special Investigations, and Fugitive Apprehension. Instructor Dave Turely now leads Tac Safe in Peoria, Arizona where he trains vigilant citizens and law enforcement. To learn move visit TacSafe.com or follow @TacSafeAZ on instagram.   RELATED PODCASTS: A...

Mickey listens to tales and adventures of close family friend Daniel Baldwin, truly the most interesting man in the world. Baldwin spent his youth jumping trains and hitch hiking around the country like a vagabond. He's traveled the world meeting women. Served as a pilot in the U.S. Army and flew tours across the Grand Canyon. He nearly died after being bitten by a diamond back rattle snake. Baldw...

Bestselling author Brad Taylor served for more than 21 years US Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Time in service included numerous infantry and Special Forces assignments, including eight years in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment. In 2011 Brad Taylor published his first novel, One Rough Man, which was an immediate success. Now he has 15 installments and over 3 million copies so...

Handmade work with hands that don't work... Mickey chats with Pat Russo, a rare quadriplegic woodworker. Pat became paralyzed after tragic a car accident at the age of 16. Russo shares his personal struggles after the car accident... becoming a father and finding a gainful vocation building artisan cutting boards. To learn more check out KeepItPushinWoodwork. Store or follow him @keepitpushinwoodw...

Peter Dankelson is 22 years old and undergone 37 surgeries to correct birth defects from Goldenhar Syndrome. He picked up a guitar in 2015 and hasn't stopped playing since. Dankelson is the inspiration behind the Pete's Diary mission to amplify positivity and self-acceptance. He is also the front man for the Peter Dankelson Band. Their debut EP, All Screwed Up, is now streaming on all music platfo...

"You carry a gun so you're hard to kill. Know the law so you're hard to convict." Expert Self Defense Attorney Andrew Branca delivers a presentation on the US legal system over lunch at the S12 Premier Training Event. Attorney Andrew Branca has three decades of practice experience, mostly specialized in self-defense law. He's also a Amazon Bestselling Author of the book, "Law of Self Defense." To...

Starting at the age of 7, for five years Clark Fredericks was the victim of a sophisticated pedophile in a small New Jersey town. A boy scout leader and employee of the local sheriff's department raped Fredericks at the age of 12. For 30 years Clark Fredericks turned to drugs, alcohol and gambling trying to forget the trauma of his childhood. Finally Fredericks confronted his rapist one night with...

Mickey talks to Rob Ingram behind the popular controversial martial arts channel McDojoLife. McDojoLife sheds light on bad actors in the unregulated martial arts training community. Rob Ingram is a 3rd degree black belt in Karate; he has over 20 years experience in martial arts and is a 6-0 amateur boxer as well as 4-2 amateur kickboxer. Rob is a also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. To learn...

Mickey talks with forensic psychologist Dr. Roy Lubit about child abuse in America. He has special expertise in evaluating emotional trauma in children and adults (post traumatic stress disorder-PTSD), sexual harassment/abuse and traumatic brain injury. Roy Lubit MD, Ph. D. is board certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Psychiatry and Neurology. To learn more check...

Texan Lanny Bassham is an Olympic champion shooter from the 70's featured in the USA Shooting Hall of Fame. Today he is well known in the competitive shooting community for his insights on mindset and it's powerful influence and performance. He shares these discoveries in the book, "With Winning in Mind." In retirement Lanny Bassham works with his family teaching high performers of all sports and...

Mickey talks to students about pistol marksmanship over lunch at the three day class in Waterman, Illinois last April. This discussion follows the first five videos from our Waterman Class video series.   ► Support Carry Trainer RELATED PODCASTS: Top Self Defense Attorney | Higher Line Podcast #125 The Tactical Professor | Higher Line Podcast #74 Combat Marksmanship | Higher Line Podcast #118 ---...

Clay Hayes is a professional outdoorsman and bow hunter best known as the winning survivalist in season 8 of Alone on the History Channel. Hayes shares his story of self reliance gowning up on the farm to becoming a popular YouTuber teaching primitive bow building and archery. To learn more about Clay Hayes follow him on Instagram at @ClayHayesHunter or check-out TwistedStave.com where you can fin...

World Champion Shooter Travis Tomasie shares his personal journey from detailing cars to global pistol shooting champion. Travis is a multiple world and national IPSC and USPSA champion. He's an Army Veteran and former member of the US Army Marksmanship Unit. Travis has coached and mentored many of today's top shooters to remarkable success. To learn more follow him on Instagram at @travistomasie...

The Combat Midwife weighs in on natural vs. hospital child birth, circumcision and more... Jessica served in the armed forces as a medic and has been teaching the Midwife art since 2004. Mickey and Jessica go deep into child birth history and current practices today. Jessica Arno is a Certified Professional Midwife, Paramedic, & EMS educator. You can follow her on Instagram at @combatmidwife or ch...

Instructor Zee Durham makes it to the Carry Trainer podcast room while in town for a local BJJ training event. Zee talks about his tough upbringing, special forces, war stories, life lessons and some new LEO classes he's teaching back in Tennessee. Zee Durham is a former US Army Green Beret known for extreme combatives... drawing on skills from the MMA world. He works as an instructor with the eli...

Mickey talks to Rob Davies, a businessman running for state senate north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rob Davies was born and raised in Philly. He graduated from St. Joseph's University with high marks and worked for 24 years at a small investment firm. To learn more visit Rob4PASenate12.com or follow him in instagram @rob4pasenate12. ► Check out Secure It Gun Storage RELATED VIDEOS: Defending t...

Remarks from Ret. Oklahoma City Policeman Rob High at the May 2022 S12 Premier Training Event. Ever worry about going to jail for self defense? Rob shares real examples of the challenges gun-owners face in the US legal system. Rob High served over 25 years on the Oklahoma City Police Department. He is a use of force expert, defensive tactics instructor and has worked in many areas of law enforceme...

Legendary Lawman Chuck Haggard discusses active shooter situations in light of the recent attack in Uvaulde, Texas. Haggard has nearly thirty years law enforcement experience working his way up in the Topeka Police Department. He served in various capacities as rangemaster, SWAT and Watch Commander. Ret. Officer Chuck Haggard runs Agile Training & Consulting working with a wide range of clientele...

Mickey and Zee talk following S12 and comment on the recent active shooter attack in Uvalde, Texas. Training, mindset and the will to succeed. Zee Durham is a former US Army Green Beret known for extreme combatives... drawing on skills from the MMA world. He works as an instructor with the elite Tactical Rifleman crew. You can follow Zee on Instagram at @Instructor_Zee or check-out https://instruc...

Pro-2nd Amendment candidate Catalina Lauf is running for Congress in Illinois's 11th District to challenge Democrat incumbent Bill Foster. Catalina is a conservative from Woodstock who's worked for Uber and was an appointed advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce by President Trump. She earned her bachelors from Miami University of Ohio. Catalina's been heavily involved in politics all along th...

US Army Special Forces veteran John Stryker Meyer served deep behind enemy lines in the little known secret war of Vietnam. Meyer shares heroic war stories fighting communist influence of the era. Following the war John Meyer earned a degree at Trenton State College, becoming a journalist and author on the east coast. To learn more about John Strykjer Meyer check out his podcast and website SOG Ch...

Andy Stumpf, Ret. Navy SEAL and host of the Cleared Hot Podcast joins Mickey to talk about leadership, transitioning careers, his upcoming Black Rifle Coffee Shop and more... Stumpf is a decorated war hero who served 17 years in the US Navy. As a civilian he is a public speaker, podcaster and popular skydiver on social media. In 2015 he broke the standing record for distance flown in a wingsuit, c...