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Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For tho...

Episode 381 - Greg Putnam

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Putnam spent nine years of active duty as a US Navy SEAL stationed out of Hawaii before making the decision to return to the Rocky Mountains with...

Full Auto Friday - 4/4/2025

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, but that is how it goes sometimes. What can you do w...

Episode 380 - Tom Hruby and James Pomerantz

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After 9/11, Tom worked construction while he trained for the Navy and the grueling Navy SEAL program. Tom graduated from BUD/s, Airborne School and SQ...

Full Auto Friday - 3/28/25

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, but that is how the cookie crumbled this time. Unsee...

Episode 379 - Josh Smith

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Montana Knife Company’s Founder and Owner, Josh Smith is the Master Bladesmith behind creating and designing working knives for working people th...

Full Auto Friday - 3/21/2025

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society and world in general. A patriotic Canadian's...

Episode 378 - Nick Middaugh

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick has a career of over a decade’s worth of civil service spanning fire, corrections, and public safety, and he is also a survivor of CSA, more co...

Full Auto Friday - With Leah Stumpf

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Non-traditional Full Auto Friday Q and A with my wife, Leah Stumpf. As much as it pains me to say it, Michael did a good job selecting the questions a...

Episode 377 - Mark Bonnalie

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is the creator of the Modern Rural Civilian channel, creating content about his ongoing adventure to design and create his dream "off grid" prope...

Flintlock Friday - With Vaughn Stumpf and Micheal Shelton

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three generations tackling the most pressing issues of our times. That was the initial concept. We may have answered two questions before veering comp...

Episode 376 - Douglas Taurel

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas is an actor, and the creator of the play The American Soldier. The American Soldier portrays fourteen characters, based on real stories and ac...

Full Auto Friday 2/28/2025

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're diving into another round of listener-submitted questions. I always appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of these questions,...

Episode 375 - Joel Struthers

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Struthers spent six years as a legionnaire (and more specifically as a member of the elite Group Commando Parachutistes). The French Foreign Legi...

Full Auto Friday - 21 Feb 2025

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 seriou...

Episode 374 - John Fussel

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Fussell is the founder and CEO of Patriot Leadership Development. John spent his entire 20-year Naval career in the Naval Special Warfare Communit...

Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For tho...

Episode 373 -Stefano Ritondale

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Ritondale is a former Army Armor officer with extensive military intelligence experience. He is also the Chief Intelligence Officer of Artoria...

Full Auto Friday 2/7/2025

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode, I dive into three powerful listener questions that hit hard on personal struggles, global issues, and life-or-death moments. Firs...

Episode 372 - Seth Gehle

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Gehle is a professional speaker committed to empowering others to embrace their warrior spirit and overcome any adversity or trauma in their life...

Semi Auto Friday - With Michael Shelton

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am unsure of what exactly to call this new segment, we had discussed "Bolt Action Friday," but it just doesn't have the right ring to it. Michael an...

Episode 371 - Kegan Gill

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound barrier as his plane was going down during a trainin...

The End of Democracy?

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is what they are saying online true? Have we reached the end of Democracy? Has the experiment known as America run its course? As if those topics aren...

Episode 370 - Greg Lapin

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement, special operations, and Government special operations, deploying to war zones thro...

Andy Vs. Michael 2025 Kick Off

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As usual, I never know where young Michael plans to take these episodes. We covered it all, from pacifism to violence, Clowns in vans down by the rive...

Episode 369 - Bryan Hubbard

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

W. Bryan Hubbard was the 1st Chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission and currently leads the REID Foundation’s American Ibogaine Initiative. Foll...

CyberTrucks and Green Berets

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The events that occurred in Las Vegas were not only tragic, but they should serve as a reminder for those who create content as to what can happen whe...

Episode 368 - Nic Mckinley

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A ...

ISIS in America

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have we arrived at a time when ISIS is now in our country? Will the terrorist attack and murder in New Orleans be a one-off or the new normal? What ca...

Episode 367 - Robbie Kröger

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Kroger is the founder of Blood Origins. Born and raised in South Africa and now calling the United States home, Robbie has dedicated his life t...

Andy Vs Michael - A Christmas Special

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to everyone who has joined us for 2024. Micheal and I offer this last Friday episode of the year as our parting gift. As usual, I have no id...

Austin Von Letkemann and Nick Palmisciano

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Palmisciano is a United States Military Academy graduate of West Point and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business MBA Program. He served si...

Full Auto Friday - Forks in the Road

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have arrived at our final Q and A for the year. Here are the 3 questions I tackled for today: 1. A recent college graduate struggling in a difficul...

Shane Claytor - A View From Inside the VA Medical System

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Claytor was a Navy Corpsman and an Iraq War Veteran. After the military, he dedicated his life to being an ICU nurse, working off and on for the...

Raising Legends, Building Defenders, and Finding Balance

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. A third-generation California mason asks for wisdom on raising exceptional humans in an ever-changing ...

SSS and Genghis Cohen - Dark Desert Defense, Machine Guns, Helicopters, and Strippers

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is a recently retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy and...

Phonies, Pain, and Finding Emotional Strength

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back to traditional Q and A for this week: The first question touches on confronting fraudulent SEALs, where a listener recounts a tense encounter wit...

Dan Brunner - The Rise of Tren de Aragua

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Brunner is a seasoned expert in federal law enforcement with 29 years of combined service in the FBI and the US Navy. With over two decades of exp...

Andy Vs. Michael - A Thanksgiving Special

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I think we covered it all today, just in time for Thanksgiving. I hand these episodes over to Michael, sometimes he has great questions, and sometimes...

Chris Piehota - Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Piehota, a former FBI Special Agent who served as one of the bureau’s top career executives, discusses the dramatic changes he witnessed in th...

Moral Dilemmas, Problem Employees, Big Career Changes

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Normally scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1. A veteran from Tennessee wrestles with the state of American democracy, morality in politics, and socie...

Vaughn Stumpf - Concern or Hope for the Future?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of my favorites. I never thought I could record conver...

How To Rebuild

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Friday Q and A for Today: 1. How do you rebuild after a catastrophic accident or failure?  2. Suppressors on pistols? Is it real life, or...

Jared Hudson - Combatting Human Trafficking

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is a retired Navy SEAL and the co-founder of Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a 501c3 organization founded in June 2019. Jared and his wife saw a la...

Peace, Failure, and Following Your Dreams

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into listener-submitted questions for our normally scheduled Friday programming: How do you deal with the self-doubt that often follows ...

Matt Dawson - From Wall Street to the World's Wildest Frontiers

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Dawson is a former investment banker turned multi-record-holding endurance athlete and founder of Dawson's Peak Foundation. Known simply as "Daws...

Prepare for Civil War

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have heard a lot of talk about how the United States is either on the brink of a 2nd Civil War or steadily marching toward it. I can't say that I ag...

Rob Bailey - Garage Dreams to Global Brands

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Bailey is an entrepreneur powerhouse, creating the lifestyle brand Flag Nor Fail, Run Everything Labs, and a series of ventures from gyms to high-...

The Road Not Taken

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional Friday Q and A for today. Three listener-submitted questions: 1.  A 26-year-old Navy veteran grappling with post-service identity and fam...

Nelson Grant - Motorcycle injuries and Business Plans

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addition to his current duties, he has previous experi...

Are We Doomed?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be an American in today's world? Are the greatest dangers we face external, or do they stem from internal division? What are the ...

Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart - A More Perfect Union

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Harriman and Garrett Cathcart are both distinguished Iraq War veterans that have turned their focus inward, tackling one of the most pressing bat...

Reflections on 47 years...

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A single listener submitted question for this Friday episode. But first, some reflections on 47 laps around the sun, then: 1. How do you want to live ...

Josh Castell - DoubleCheck's Mission to Protect Communities

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Castell is the founder of DoubleCheck, a software platform setting new standards in risk management and firearms safety. DoubleCheck empowers bus...

Parenting, Progress, and Hunting Monsters

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

xNormal Friday programming today, some real-world challenges submitted by listeners. 1.  A father reflects on losing his cool with his kids in a chao...

Chris Skates - From Coal Mines to the White House

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Skates is a man whose life journey is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of storytelling. Starting as a coal plant worker for ...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 9 - The Ginger goes to Italy

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We return to our Andy Vs. Michael series, but first, we open with a discussion on the ginger's first trip outside of the United States, and his unwill...

Bill Thompson - From Special Missions to Spartan Forge

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development ...

War's Realities, Overcoming Failure, and Ethical Dilemmas

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today: 1. First, a listener's concern about a controversial statement: "I love killing people." What are the rea...

Andrew Milburn - A Deep Dive into Modern Warfare

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Milburn is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former Deputy Commander of Special Operations Command Central. With firsthand experience leading ...

Debates, Business, and Podcasting

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We will have the normal Friday Q and A, but first, a few words on the debate... Did it matter? Do we know any more about the candidates? Does the form...

Larry Turner - Leading From the Front

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Turner is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, current SDPD Community Relations Officer, and independent candidate for mayor of San Diego. ...

Veterans, Cops & Concealed Carry

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A: 1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Helmand province and grapples with how to balance mil...

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass - An Ageless Call to Serve

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD, is a distinguished psychiatrist, and Department of Defense physician, veteran, and respected authority on military mental he...

Politics and Family

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving deep into a wild mix of listener-submitted questions that span the gamut from light-hearted fun to life-altering challenges. 1. The uniq...

Richard Stadig - A Call To Service in Israel

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After witnessing antisemitism at Portland State University, Richard Stadig, an American Jew moved to Israel to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. Ri...

Fistfights, Heartbreak, and the Thin Blue Line

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving deep into a wild mix of listener-submitted questions that span the gamut from light-hearted fun to life-altering challenges. Kicking thi...

Mike Glover - Rebuilding From Zero

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Fo...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 8 : Be Better Than the Backseat

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never k...

Henry Akins and Mickey Schuch - Mastering the Art of Defense

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Akins began training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in 1995 at the Rickson Gracie Acadamy on Pico blvd in West LA. Shortly after he started he became th...

Risks Vs. Reward

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Normal Friday Q and A for today with three listener submitted questions: Question 1: A 34-year-old white belt shares his early experiences in Brazilia...

Tim Montana’s Savage Journey - From Off-the-Grid to On-the-Charts

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Montana is a maverick in the hard rock world. Born in a trailer off-the-grid in Montana, Tim's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. At barel...

Purpose and Leadership

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday's episode: The first question comes from a 27-year-old who has spent years working hard but has yet to ide...

Kristofer Healey - Battling Cartels and Corruption

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristofor Healey is a seasoned federal law enforcement officer whose career has been marked by high-stakes operations and global investigations. With ...

VIP Protection, North Hollywood Shootout, and Zone 2 Cardio Myths

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday's episode.. 1.  Accusations of cowardice and incompetence have been hurled at the women in former Preside...

Mike Glover - Solitary Confinement

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Fo...

When Will it Be Enough?

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much are we going to tolerate before we make change? How far are we capable of pushing this before something breaks? My brief thoughts on the atte...

Dr. Wizz - Unlocking the Secrets of Anti-Aging

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anna-Marie Wysynski is at the leading edge of Anti-Aging Functional and Regenerative Medicine. As the first female physician in southern Ontario t...

Was Gitmo Worth it? Did we lose our Morals?

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Regularly scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1.  After three years together and a rocky but ultimately successful journey to engagement, a fiancé's ...

Iain Bryson - A Father's Fight for Justice and Redemption

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Iain Byrson has been on a harrowing and deeply moving journey of resilience, faith, and unwavering love. Iain’s story begins in 2004 when he met his...

Andy Vs. Michael : Round 7

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never k...

Trevor Milton - Revolutionizing Transport and the Nikola Corporation

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Milton is the founder and former CEO of the Nikola Corporation, a company attempting to transform the transportation industry through innovativ...

Home Security, Alcoholism, and Skydiving without a Parachute

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three very diverse topics for today: The complexities of first-time gun ownership for an expat returning to the US and advice on how to make your home...

Sam Mackey - The (Almost) Record Setting Navy SEAL Sniper

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Mackey retired from the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service in SEAL Teams, having served first as a Sniper at SEAL Team Eight before pivoting ...

Balancing the Light and the Darkness

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving deep today into two complex listener-submitted questions that touch on some of life's most challenging and poignant moments. First, a de...

Tulsi Gabbard - Politics and Service

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, United States Army Reserve officer, and political commentator who served as the U.S. representative for Hawai...

TRT Dilemmas, Knife Carrying Cops, and Helping a Friend in Crisis

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back to our normally scheduled Friday Q and A: 1. TRT: Is It Right for You? – We hear from a seasoned prosecutor and martial artist who’s grapplin...

Dispatches From Normandy with Lt. Gen. Donahue, CSM Barker, and Tim Kennedy

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. Gen. Donahue is the 39th Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps and brings unparalleled experience from his extensive deployments and leadership r...

Tim Kennedy - Fear, Challenges, and Resilience

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Kennedy is a US Army Green Berets and Special Forces sniper, former UFC fighter, and serial entrepreneur. Join us as we dive into Tim's philosophy...

Nelson Grant - Northwestern Montana Adventures

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson Grant is a Sheriff's Deputy and Search and Rescue Team member in the Flathead Valley. In addition to his current duties, he has previous experi...

Unseen Wounds - A Cautionary Tale of Secondary PTSD

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's first email is a raw and emotional account of a man's journey through separation from his wife, shedding light on the impact of secondary PTSD...

Vaughn Stumpf - Playgirl model and Bricklayer Extraordinaire

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of my favorites. I never thought I would be able to re...

Death Comes For Us All

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

1. Dealing with Unimaginable Loss in the Military: One listener shares a harrowing week of personal loss within the Navy, grappling with the deaths of...

Jay Wadsworth and Adam Haidary - Defensive Tactics and Combatives for Law Enforcement

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Wadsworth is a 2nd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and retired pro/amateur MMA fighter, bringing over two decades of street cop experienc...

Breakups and Bar Brawls

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into listener-submitted questions that cover the gamut of life's toughest challenges: Question 1: Heartbreak and Healing We start with ...

Josh Smith - CEO of Montana Knife Company

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh’s baseball coach, Rick Dunkerley, began teaching ...

Trauma, Tattoos, and Transitions

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

1. The complex aftermath of escaping an abusive relationship, highlighting the ongoing struggle with PTSD and trauma. How do you support loved ones th...

Jimmy Watson - A Journey to Hell and Back

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Watson served 17 years on active duty, splitting time between the Marine Corps, Blackwater, and finally as a Navy SEAL. He completed 2 deploymen...

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 6

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never k...

Don Edwards - The Evolution of Modern Warfare and Tactical Training

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don Edwards is a retired US Army Special Operations veteran with over two decades of service in the 75th Ranger Regiment and 20th Special Forces Group...