I Came With Fire

In this conversation, Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Author, motivational speaker, and creator of SEALFIT discusses his background and the various ventures he has pursued after leaving the military. Mark emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and developing discipline through physical training and daily rituals. Mark's upcoming book, 'Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extra...

We welcome Amber Smith to the show! Amber is a former US Army "Kiowa Warrior" attack helicopter pilot, former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach in Public Affairs, and Author of "Danger Close" which chronicles here time in the US Army during the Global War on Terrorism. Her new book, "Unfit To Fight: How Woke Policies Are Destroying Our Military", releases 30 April, 2024! Am...

Derrick is an Oregon based Dairy Farmer, author of "An Industry Worth Fighting For", and one of the Farmer Owners of Tillamook! Quick Fact: Dairy Farming is a $45B a year industry and quite literally helps keep the American economy afloat. Our conversation covers topics such as state and federal government involvement in farming, the setting of milk prices, the history of the dairy industry, and t...

We are joined by Amanda & Dayvid of "Won Nothing Podcast"! Also make sure you check out Dayvid on his page "Down The Rabbit Hole"! This one goes deep on the paranormal! How could we not with the True Crime and Supernatural gurus that Dayvid & Amanda are!? This episode's got haunted houses, shadow figures, past lives, near death experiences, The Hatman, astral projection, Indrid Cold, Mothm...

***Trigger Warning*** Seth Gehle is a US Army Veteran, Ultra Runner, and Author, whose book comes out later this year. Seth's book is a harrowing chronicle of the child and sexual abuse he endured as a child. If this topic may be sensitive to you, we invite you to catch us on the next episode! Seth recounts the abuse he had to endure growing up and most importantly when he decided to do something...

Adam DeRito joins the show! Adam has one of the most fascinating, complex, and flat out WILD backstories we've ever heard. Adam is currently a US Army Reservist and Intelligence Analyst. He is also the host of the investigative journalism podcast "Dark Sabre Podcast". In this episode we discuss Adam's time at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), being sexually assaulted by another student, and becomi...

We welcome US Air Force Security Forces member Ian Roland to the show! For those unaware, Security Forces members act as Military Police for the Air Force. But, Security Forces members, or "Defenders" as they are often called, have a much more diverse mission set than people realize. They guard all Air Force installations home and abroad, provide security for our nation's nuclear force, operate in...

Luke is recently returned from his expedition to the Peten jungle of Central America, where he amazingly discovered a long forgotten Mayan city. Luke describes the Peten as "a jungle landscape of ruins, like a pin cushion with no more room for pins to push in". Maya civilization was grander, larger and more populated than any modern city of the modern age. In this episode Luke discusses the myster...

We are joined again by Joaquin Camarena of "Sino Talk" ! Zach is also back as we say "see ya later" to Chris of "Common Freakin' Cents" . If you haven't already, head on over to Episode 18 and listen to our first episode with Sino Talk. In this episode we jump in on all things related to China, the Indo-Pacific, Russia, and the US alongside its allies. Why is the US sending a new aid package to Ta...

Leslie and Stephen Shaw, authors of 'Who They Are and What They're Up To,' discuss their experiences with UFO sightings and the abduction phenomenon. The Shaws also explore their theories on flood myths, genetic bottlenecking, and an advanced civilization that may have existed prior to a catastrophic event. They discuss the connections between ancient texts, such as the Sumerian tablets, and bibli...

The guys interview George Kemper, US Army veteran and former candidate for Illinois State Office! We also welcome back Chris as our guest co-host! In this episode we cover a lot of ground and have some pretty spicy takes on a lot of touchy subjects! We discuss 2020 and George's loss of employment due to his social media presence. The incident made national news and helped inspire George to take ac...

We welcome David Zhang back to the show! David Zhang, former writer for the Epoch Times, is an independent journalist who covers Chinese affairs on "China Insider with David Zhang". This episode is also co-hosted by our good friend and Green Beret Medic, Chris, from "Common Freakin' Cents Podcast"! In this new conversation, the guys and David explore the changes in US-China relations, China's dome...

In this episode, Marcus Aurelius Freitas, a U.S. Air Force Avionics Flight Expeditor, breaks down the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter , hypersonic aircraft and munitions programs, and some amazing technology the Air Force has coming into operation! Marcus touches on upgrades and future aircraft, including the Next Generation Air Dominance Fighter (NGAD). The conversation explores topics such as potentia...

In this episode, Brandon interviews Luis Espindola, a United States Marine Corps veteran, small business owner, and 2024 House of Representatives candidate for Texas' 27th Congressional District. Luis discusses his motivation for running for Congress and his focus on bringing change to the political system. He emphasizes the need for term limits and discusses his proposed "Money Where Your Mouth I...

We welcome back Aaron Love! If you haven't listened to our other episodes with Aaron, head back to "S1, E3", "S2, E2" & "S2, E16". In this episode the dudes jump in on states trying to keep Trump off the ballot by invoking the 14th Amendment, Section 3 (an old post-Civil War provision meant to keep Confederates from claiming power). They discuss the use of "lawfare" against political opponents...

You already know the drill! This is Popcorn Podcast #6. Brandon and Zach jump in on various topics including the newly released Epstein files and how the scandal is not the "red-line" for a call-to-action that so many people have hoped it would be. Zach hits Brandon up about what he'll miss the most after almost 2 decades in Air Force, so naturally the dudes complain about the Finance Office and r...

The definition of an "act of war" is intentionally vague. The old saying that "war never changes" is challenged as technology becomes increasingly complex. Cyber attacks can render physical infrastructure useless and Artificial Intelligence confuses people every day--how do we redefine "acts of war" in our modern era? Is the United States already in the midst of a "Cold Civil War"? In this episode...

"Am I The Asshole?" Trent is back because we couldn't think of a better person to judge others alongside us. In case you forgot, Trent is the Host of "Ones Ready Podcast" (Air Force Special Warfare's Flagship Podcast) and a USAF Special Reconnaissance veteran. The dudes check out some funny AITA situations from Reddit and make final judgement on the who truly is the asshole. Also in this episode,...

In this episode, Brandon & Zach interview Connor Matthews, a former Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller turned UFC fighter. Connor shares his journey from the military to pursuing a career in MMA as well as his experiences mentoring future special operations candidates and offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career in the military. Connor discusses his journey into the...

In this episode, Brandon and Zach discuss the mysterious disappearance of Jesse Carey, the host of the podcast 'Hiding Something.' They delve into the strange ending of the podcast and the lack of information about Jesse Carey's whereabouts. They also explore the creepy rituals of Bohemian Grove and the lack of social media presence from Jesse Carey. The conversation raises questions about the int...

We welcome to the show Joe "Jody" Daniels, a US Air Force Veteran of the Cold War and like Brandon & Zach, a military policeman. When you use the colloquial term "Renaissance Man", Jody is the embodiment of that sentiment. As Seneca the Younger, the Stoic philosopher, once said: "Man's ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason de...

We welcome to the show Matthew Harris, a US Air Force Security Forces Member (Military Police) and friend of both Brandon & Zach. Like so many other military members across the DoD, Matt had questions and concerns when, a few years ago, the DoD demanded its members receive the jab or face separation from service. For many service members, the decision to get it was simple and many did as they...

Brandon sits down with Felix Tabary, Co-Founder of activist investment group "Troop". The power divide between the everyday investor and corporate C-Suite executives is as wide as the Grand Canyon. Troop is changing the landscape on Shareholder Activism by bringing awareness to proxy voting advisory and leveling the playing field. Troop aims to band together small investors and reshape the traject...

Vince “Rocco” Vargas is a US Army Ranger Veteran, Border Patrol Veteran, and author of the new book, “Borderline: Defending The Homefront”. In this episode we discuss Vince’s upbringing, how his new book (out on November 14th) highlights the role of Border Patrol, the ongoing problems at the US Southern Border with Mexico, and why we need to pay attention to this issue. The border presents a varie...

"I Came With Fire Podcast's" first ever " After Fire Embersode "! In these " Embersodes ", Zach & Brandon do an instant react to the conversation they just had on the full episode. They give insight not mentioned on the full episode, discuss other relevant topics, and give candid thoughts and opinions on the topic at hand and the way the conversation went down. No episode is scripted, but ever...