Liberty Risk

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...

Liberty Risk Episode 7 with Dave "Gut" Gutierez  If you're a West Coast Teamguy, no doubt you've heard of Dave "Gut" Gutierez, he's been famous in our community for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of his huge…. PERSONALITY. You'll see what we mean when you listen to this episode.  As a brother, as a friend, mentor, Teammate, Instructor, or family man, Dave has been many things to many peo...

On this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast , Ryan and Nick sit down with fellow former Navy SEAL Tim Speer for a no-filter conversation on resilience, training, and the wild path to the Teams. Tim and Nick go way back to high school, where Tim's early years as a troublemaker included run-ins with the law, couch surfing, and using athletics to keep himself on track. Nearly barred from joining the...

In Part 2 of our sit-down with Sean Stokes, the stories get wilder, the lessons hit harder, and the laughs don't stop. We dig into the highly effective (and often hilarious) tactics military recruiters use to get young men to sign up for dangerous jobs - hint: it involves attractive women. From there, we roll into dating cultire and why San Diego is often referred to "Man Diego", moonshine mishaps...

From submarines to SEAL Teams, 13,000+ skydives to a degree from Columbia University, Sean Stokes has packed more life into his years than most could dream of. In this episode of Liberty Risk , Sean takes us from the East Coast to the West Coast, through underwater missions and high-altitude free falls, with stories that are equal parts insane, inspiring, and completely unfiltered. A recurring the...

Episode 3: All 3 first episodes were filmed back to back, so the boys are starting to get a little sloppy by this point, now we're getting to the real stuff! 🥃 Kevin & Nick talk about what it's like behind the scenes of hollywood and dealing with big personalities. The technical accuracy of different tactical films, which ones are legit, and the details of what makes them legit. An examle of mutu...

Episode 2: The meaning of Liberty Risk. Why the term "He'd make a great neighbor" is one of the worst things you can call a Teamguy. Motley Crue & Charlie Sheen's perspective on hookers. Nick's story of Calvary Scouts in Germany who brought absinthe but not food to camping trip so they killed & roasted some local wildlife to the horror of passer's by the next morning. Police came and everyone got...

Mostly true tales of bar room brawls, bad decisions, and near misses. From former Navy SEALs to your average badass, every story walks the line between chaos and comedy. It's the stuff that happens when the uniform comes off and the liberty clock starts ticking. Some made it out clean. Some barely made it out at all. Either way, it's one hell of a ride. Pull up a stool. This is Liberty Risk . - Ep...