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Sean's newest movie Nefarious did well. Here's an interview we did with him in 2021.  John Valentine and Michael Kurcina chat with famed actor, author, and martial artist, Sean Patrick Flanery. They discuss his life as an actor, navigating through Hollywood culture, why he became a writer, and his passion for martial arts. Sean is known for playing Connor MacManus in The Boondock Saints...

Our second interview with Ed. John Valentine sits down with Drug War Veteran and non-permissive environment specialist Ed Calderon of Ed's Manifesto. Ed is a non-permissive environment specialist and published author with operational experience along the Mexican-American border. Support the show

John Valentine is joined by Matt Larsen and Varg Freeborn to discuss dehumanization as a natural coping mechanism for killing related to group dynamics in both social and evolutionary combat psychology. A tactical trainer and strength coach with a unique background, Varg Freeborn is also the author of "Violence of Mind" discussing how to prepare for extreme violence. Matt Larsen is a car...

I found the video that I thought was deleted; it was on migrated Rumble, so I converted it to MP4, and posted it here. Originally Published on: Feb 2, 2021 at 15:44 I catch up with Dale. We discuss his family, life and his new book. Dale wrote on his social media page, "THE TERRORISTS' TERRORIST: Several years ago I was asked by a former employer to join a mercenary strike team and be hi...

We recorded this at the beginning of the Russian/Ukraine War.  The war between Ukraine and Russia began in February 2014 with the annexation of Crimea by Russia, and it escalated into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Streamed live on Mar 20, 2022.  Delta Force operator Dale Comstock of @officialamericanbadass We’re going to discuss Ukraine, being a merc and Americans going over to serve...

In this episode, Spotter Up host John Valentine is joined by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. Scott Jedlinski is a lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He has received hundreds of hours of training from people considered to be the best in the industry ranging from tactical/self-defense to competition. ​ Scott is a Master class shooter in USPSA and is the 16th recipient of the F...

I believe this is from 2021 when Joe Biden was in office. I discuss the current political climate and its effects on Law Enforcement training, and morale with 2 active and 2 retired LEOs. We discuss defunding the police, the rise in crime, attacks on LEOs and the anti-police culture in America.  Chris Tran; 15 years with a large agency in the PacNW, juvenile probation for 5 prior to that. Currentl...

John Valentine is joined  by nationally recognized personal defense instructors Steve Moses and Guy Schnitzler. They sit down to discuss the impact of riots and how they have changed the way personal defense approach interpersonal violence and uninitiated violent encounters. Support the show

The Road to Unafraid: https://amzn.to/3CPSoZd Black Hawk Down: https://amzn.to/3FcbnA5 Jeff Struecker leads the Unbeatable Army.  He’s a decorated soldier who enlisted in the United States Army at age 18 and retired with almost 23 years of active federal service. in 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame. He spent most of his Army career in the 75th Ranger Regiment. While servi...

Ryan Hoover is the owner and lead instructor at Fit to Fight®, a self-defense training organization based out of Charlotte, NC. After training in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, Balintawak Arnis, and traditional marital arts for 15+ years, Ryan founded Fit to Fight® in 2008. Driven by a mission to prevail against violence in the modern world, Ryan has created many programs de...

This is my original 2021 interview with Fred. It was 5 minutes after this episode ended that we decided to do something together; we ended up creating Silencio Coffee. Fred Fusco Fred is a 20-year veteran of the Army Special Operations Command and the owner of Storm Tactical Consulting, Fred served as a Special Forces Medic for a number of years before trying out and getting selected to serve as a...

Originally conducted Apr 6, 2022 I speak with former Marine, police officer Scott Puckett on mentorship, coaching and we’re going to discuss law enforcement, his time in the military, violence and Jesus. Scott Puckett is a former Marine, veteran law enforcement officer, and security professional with over 25 years’ experience. Recently retired from law enforcement, he served in multiple assignment...

Ben Aubin of Red Beard Combatives is a security expert, combatives instructor, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Ben joins Spotter Up to discuss faith, fighting, and how to make our sanctuaries harder targets using the most attempted mass murder in Texas as an example. Follow him @redbeard_combatives Support the show

PURCHASE HIS BOOK: https://amzn.to/4cuI0WZ Serviceman J is a gripping memoir by a former NZSAS commander on serving in Afghanistan over five deployments and operating at the edge of his limits In 2011, following the Taliban siege on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel, an SAS soldier identified only as Serviceman J was awarded New Zealand's second highest military honor by showing outstanding...

JASON DELGADO is an accomplished sniper, entrepreneur, tattoo artist, and father. He escaped the dangers of life in the streets in the Bronx only to battle for his life in Iraq during two combat tours as a Marine scout sniper. One of the most important snipers and instructors of the modern era, Delgado helped shape the future of sniping for American special operators while serving as MARSOC's...

I chat with Damian. He is a former NZSAS Commando, WA Police Officer and current WA Firefighter / Health and Wellness Coach. He was one of the first Personal Trainers in the world and has been professionally involved in the health and wellness space for over 28 years. During his younger years Damian was heavily involved in bodybuilding and the fitness industry however he soon applied to join the N...

Pete Blaber commanded at every level of one of the most elite counter-terrorist organizations in the world during most of recent history’s most significant military and political events (Panama, Colombia, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq).In 2006 he retired from the military and transitioned from leading elite combat teams around the globe, to leading elite corporate teams for one of the wor...

John is joined by Paul T. Martin to discuss rational preparedness. Paul graduated from The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. He earned a degree in Public Policy Studies from Vanderbilt and a law degree from the University of Miami. He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, Florida and Texas. Paul works in government relations for a reinsurance trade association. In addition to having succe...

He is a first-generation Cuban-American born in Hialeah, Florida. Motivated to serve the nation that welcomed his family with open arms, Erick enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1991, serving in the reserves until 1997 before transferring to the Army. He is an accomplished former special operator and intelligence professional with 29 years of combined service, during which he served in various highly...

John Valentine is joined by Major (RET) John Spencer of the Modern War Institute. Together they discuss modern urban warfare and 4th generation warfare.  John W. Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He served over twenty-five years in the Army as an infant...

follow Worth: https://russellworthparker.com/sample-page/ follow Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-worth-parker 0:00 Mike Intro 1:28 Intros by Vets 4:11 What drives their mission, Kabul and TF Dunkirk? 10:30 War Made me Empathetic 16:00 What drives Humanitarian Effort and continuing post service? 21:50 Thoughts on Fall of Afghanistan and r...

Originally published Jan 22, 2020 Jerry Wetzel is the founder of Red Zone Threat Management. He has been training exclusively in reality-based combat for over 15 years. In 1999, he founded Centerline Gym; an organization dedicated exclusively to researching the realities of violence and developing tools and tactics to deal with them. He has appeared in magazines and numerous instructional videos....

Mike Green served over 15 years in Special Forces, including three years as an Assaulter in a sinks In-extremis Force, focused on Direct Action & Counter Terrorism missions. He also served as an instructor for the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat  Course where he taught Advanced Marksmanship and Close Quarters Combat training courses. Michael has been teaching tactical firearms since 1992...

Originally published Nov 28 2019 Michael Yon is an American war correspondent, writer, and photographer. He served in the Special Forces in the early-1980s, and he became a writer in the mid-1990s. He focused on military writing after the invasion of Iraq. Yon has been embedded on numerous occasions with American and British troops in Iraq, most prominently a deployment with the 1st Battalion, 24t...

0:00- Intro 2:00- Youth and the beginning of service 7:00- Military Service 7:35- Northern Ireland 22:30- First contact in Ireland 29:00- Falklands War 32:00- Selection 40:00- Driving Force 41:35- Operation Nimrod 68:00- Contract soldiering 71:40- Book writing 86:30- Imposter syndrome 89:00- Mentors 97:20- Trauma 99:15- Themes - love, brotherhood 104:00- Final thoughts Follow me at : https://www.b...