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Between Two Trees - with Jack Osbourne
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Special Forces to Sovereign Soil - with Preston McCormick
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with ex-Special Forces officer turned entrepreneur, Preston McCormick. After bravely serving his country, Preston made a fo...
Lead the Charge - Unpacking Leadership
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener-submitted Q&A episode, I tackle two questions that touch on resilience, leadership, and the martial art that has made an impact on co...
From the Edge to Enlightenment: A Firefighter’s Resilient Journey - with Rick Bucher
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep with Rick Bucher, a man whose life narrative reads like an adrenaline-packed novel. From daring adventures as a sports a...
Passions, Pivots, and Perseverance
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, there are two listener-submitted questions that delve deep into the challenges of life. First, from an 18-year-old in northern Albert...
Frontlines to Headlines: The Battle Beyond Combat with Jariko Denman & Jenna Bakken
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jariko Denman was born in Washington DC and raised as a military brat. He enlisted in the US Army in 1997, embarking on a path that led him all over t...
From Navy SEAL to Natural Resources - Coffee with Ryan Zinke
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with the Representative from Montana, Ryan Zinke. From his roots in Bozeman to the halls of Congress, Zinke's journey is one marked ...
Unleashing the Healing Power of Psychedelics - with Jesse Gould
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Gould is an Army Ranger turned psychedelics advocate and the mind behind the Heroic Hearts Project. Join us as we explore Jesse's transformation...
Life's Crossroads - From Deployments to Heartbreak
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Question 1 is from an active-duty father of four girls, torn between his duty and the family he loves. How do you balance the demands of military life...
Defying All Odds - A SEAL’s Unlikely Journey - with Remi Adeleke
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remi Adeleke is a man whose life is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. Remi's story stretc...
Addiction and Acceptance
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on two listener-submitted questions that touch the core of personal struggles and the human spirit. First, a nationwide issue ...
In the Crosshairs of National Security - with Chris Piehota
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the world of national security and covert operations with retired FBI Agent, Chris Piehota. With a career spanning nearly a ...
Pack light and Fight Right
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the essentials of a fanny pack to the martial arts deemed valuable versus "Bulshitzu," to strategies for helping loved ones find their fitness gr...
Inside the Secret Service - with Mark Brandenburg
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we journey into the heart of American law enforcement with United States Secret Service Agent, Mark Brandenburg. Mark's career...
Hijackings and Healing Scars
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we venture into the unknown with a fresh batch of listener-submitted questions. From an intense hypothetical scenario on a hijacked p...
From Warzones to Whiskey - with Jarred Taylor
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jarred "JT" Taylor went from being an Air Force Munitions Systems Apprentice and Tactical Air Control Party Specialist to becoming a pioneer in the en...
Co-Parenting Challenges, Podcasting 101, and Combating Systemic Corruption
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am answering three listener-submitted questions: We begin by delving into the challenging world of co-parenting - a father of three is ask...
Behind Enemy Lines - From Waco to the War on Terror with Chris Whitcomb
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Whitcomb is one of only 200 agents who've had the honor of serving in the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. A veteran of multiple theaters of operation...
Facing the Future & Bridging Political Divides
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tackle two listener-submitted questions that dig into the heart of our personal and societal struggles. The first question is from ...
Burn the Boats - No Plan B with Matt Higgins
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Higgins is a titan in the world of entrepreneurship, a Guest Shark on Shark Tank, and an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Matt's new ...
Better Together - Couples Survival with the Fieldcraft Team
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode goes beyond the individual, diving into how couples can effectively communicate, train and strategize together for optimal preparedness w...
Athletic Alchemy - Unleashing the Giant with John Welbourn
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Welbourn – ex-NFL star, powerlifter, CrossFit Games competitor, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind the game-changing program Power Ath...
Facing Life's Hardest Decisions: Trade, Trust, and Transition
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to unpack some of the intricacies of life's hardest decisions. In this episode I tackle listener-submitted questions concerning the crossroa...
Unyielding Valor - Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee's Path to the Medal of Honor
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the life and military career of Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, from his beginnings in Clinton, Oklahoma, working on his famil...
Surviving Storms: Empathy, Healing, and Self-Care in Trying Times
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find the path to navigate life's tumultuous storms? One step at a time. This episode explores strategies for emerging from a divorce as a...
F-35 Chronicles: Life Lessons From Combat Pilot Hasard Lee
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hasard Lee's remarkable career includes flying both F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, being awarded the title of 'Top Instructor Pilot of the Year' for the ...
Redefining Freedom: Marc Malone's Vision for America
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Malone is an English-born American philosopher, entrepreneur, policy advisor, and founder of America21. He is known for his counter-theories on t...
Underwater Odyssey - Veterans, SEALs, and Scuba Therapy with Jeff Houser & Steve Rubin
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to navigate land and sea with two unique personalities: Jeff Houser, a former Navy SEAL from the revered SEAL Team 6, and Steve Rubin, found...
Survival & Soul - Mike Glover on Preparedness & Loss
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Glover - former Special Forces operative, CIA contractor, and founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Known for his expertise in survival and pre...
From War to Warflower - Robert Stark's Alaskan odyssey to redemption
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Stark is the author of Warflower and a lifelong Alaskan who has truly triumphed over adversity and risen above life's challenges. In this episo...
Life & Duty - Untangling Moral Dilemmas
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we delve into the emotional and ethical complexities surrounding life-altering decisions. From exploring the remorse a law enforcement offi...
Jack Carr - Beyond the Battlefield – Life as a Navy SEAL and Bestselling Author
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author Jack Carr is the creative force behind the acclaimed James Reece series. Jack shares his remarkable journey fr...
Unfiltered Truths: Mike Glover & Evan Hafer - Politics, Surprising Success Stories, the Perfect Brew
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Glover and Evan Hafer delve into a myriad of topics that encompass the current political environment, social issues, entrepreneurship, the incred...
Episode 283 - Ephraim Mattos
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training,...
Full Auto Friday - Round 146
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a special Q and A, I chose to only speak about political and social issues. I dive deep into what is wrong with both sides of the aisle in po...
Episode 282 - Paul Evancoe and Nelson Grant
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Evancoe is a police officer in Orlando, Florida. He is currently a full-time training instructor for his agency as well as an active 14-year memb...
Full Auto Friday - Round 145
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. What do you do when the people that helped you find meaning in your own life take their life? 2. M...
Cleared Hot Podcast Episode 281 - Aaron Smith Levin
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron is a former long-time Scientologist, including as a Sea Org member and trainer of Scientology auditors, Vice President of the Aftermath Foundati...
Fridays From Costa Rica with Dan Hart and Henry Akins
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you find yourself in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, training jiu jitsu and spending time with close friends. These are some of my favo...
Cleared Hot Episode 280 - Shaun Crandall
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Originally from Missouri, Shaun graduated from Mizzou (University of Missouri Bachelors in Marketing) and then entered the Border Patrol at age 27 in ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 144 - A response to YouTube comments
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fridays are generally for Q and A, but not this Friday. Last week's Friday episode generated a few comments that I personally believe deserve a more t...
Episode 279 - Nick Koumalatsos
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. He spent his childhood training to be Batman and planning his next big adventure. He grew up on the move and lived...
Full Auto Friday - Round 143
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How can we better prepare ourselves to react to violence? 2. How do we celebrate LEO actions but also ma...
Episode 278 - Kelsi Sheren
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh out of high school, Kelsi Sheren, a nineteen-year-old woman, sought to join the military to help liberate those oppressed by the Taliban in Afgh...
Full Auto Friday - Round 142
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. How to prevent going #1, and hopefully #2 on your first tandem skydive 2. It's been 20 years sin...
Cleared Hot Episode 277 - Jeff Nichols
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified through...
Full Auto Friday - Round 141
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Did I join the military to fight for others' freedoms, or did I have a different motivation? Do servic...
Episode 276 - Chad Robichaux
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task...
Shenanigans with Mike Glover and Jarred Taylor
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The title is pretty accurate, this episode is mostly shenanigans. We recorded this after our most recent leadership event in Dallas. Mike spent 18 yea...
Episode 275 - George Monsoor
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
George Monsoor is the father of Michael Monsoor and a Marine veteran. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Southern California at an early age where ...
BRCC Roundtable with Evan Hafer, Jariko Denman, and Logan Stark
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Evan leads us through a Q and A about the most recent 777 Expedition, as well as countless other nonsensical topics that make these convers...
Cleared Hot Episode 274 - ZeroEyes - A technology solution for mass shootings
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ZeroEyes is a human-verified proactive gun detection solution that integrates into existing security cameras with a mission to stop mass shootings and...
Power Hour with Mike Glover - Leadership, Preparedness, Business
24 Feb 2023
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...
Cleared Hot Episode 273 - Dallas Alexander
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dallas Alexander was a member of Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2), an extremely high-readiness and precise special operations forces unit. JTF 2 exists to p...
Tactical A**holes - Volume 4 - Mambas, Rats with video helmets, and silent drills with Bryan Callen
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Callen was the founder of JSOC and a plank owner at both CAG and Devgru. He first tasted combat during the civil war and has fought for Truth, L...
Episode 272 - Wylie McGraw
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wylie McGraw is best described as a performance accelerator. He has been described as a “secret weapon” by some of the most influential leaders ac...
Friday Lessons in Business and Entrepreneurship
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am knee-deep (more likely neck-deep) in my first true business venture. Mistakes have been made. There are a lot of people who want to start a busin...
Episode 271 - Rob Bailey
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Bailey could perhaps be best described as an artist/serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Flag Nor Fail, the founder of the supplement compa...
Full Auto Friday - Round 140 - With Nelson Grant
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a blend of a traditional Full Auto Friday and Monday episode. The question I opened with was an interesting one, in a nutshell: "I ...
Episode 270 - 7 Jumps, 7 Continents, 7 Lessons for Business and Life
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 777 Expedition was an amazing journey, with 7 successful jumps on 7 continents in just over 6 days! For the members of the team, the impact was i...
Full Auto Friday - Round 139
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Would you try to talk your child out of military service, and if so, how would you do so 2. A...
Episode 269 - Mike McDowell - The Most Interesting Man Alive
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike was born & educated in Australia. His career began on MacQuarie Island as a geophysicist with an Australian expedition in 1971. He would go on t...
777 Expedition Highlight
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were an incredible amount of memorable moments and lessons learned over the past week while traveling to all 7 continents, but one stands out ab...
Episode 268 - Glenn Cowan
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn founded One 9 Investments while serving as an Assaulter Officer in Canadian Special Operations Forces; Joint Task Force 2. As a Squadron Command...
The Worlds First Podcast from Antarctica - with Logan Stark and Jeriko Denman
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Stark is the VP of Branding for Black Rifle Coffee, and Jariko Denman is the Media First Sergeant. Both are members of the 777 Expedition, trave...
Cleared Hot Episode 267 - Triple 7 Kickoff - Who we are, Who we are jumping for, and Why
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin our 7 continent expedition I can think of nothing more important than talking about those that we have chosen to jump for, the impact that...
Full Auto Friday - Round 138
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first Q and A of 2023 from the road in Punta Arenas, Chile! 1. Should I "follow my passion," "Do what I love," or actually get a damn job and make...
Episode 266 - Vaughn Stumpf
02 Jan 2023
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...
Full Auto Friday - Round 137
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing off 2022 with the final Q and A episode of the year. 1. 2022 - year in review 2. Finding balance in training 3. Advice for raising kids for ...
Cleared Hot Episode 265 - Nic McKinley - CEO and Founder of DeliverFund
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an Operative who served as a Country Chief for a Special Unit within the CIA, Nic witnessed not only the epidemic of child trafficking within illic...
Full Auto Friday - Round 136
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Porn - thoughts on the ease of accessibility, and impact on young adults 2. I got hurt by the black belt...
Episode 264 - Josh Smith - Founder of Montana Knife Company
19 Dec 2022
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 h...
777 Update and Leadership lessons with Mike Sarraille
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most Fridays I dedicate to Q and A, but not this Friday. I was recently in Tampa for the premiere of Legacy Productions 1st documentary "Dropzone Ev...
Episode 263 - Love, Leadership, and Apache Gunships with Lt. Col Brian Slade
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lt. Col. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 135 - With Dan Hart
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A from the tropical paradise of Costa Rice with Henry Akins Jiu Jitsu black belt Dan Hart. 1. Misconceptions about having a black bel...
Episode 262 - Akshay Nanavati
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a young immigrant to the US, Akshay overcame drug addiction, PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the Marines, depression and alcoholism that pushed hi...
Full Auto Friday - Round 134
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Do lightbulbs suck darkness or give off light 2. Finding your purpose and direction regardless of the op...
Episode 261 - Mark Smiley
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Smiley is a professional photographer, filmmaker, speaker, & IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide. He leads private expeditions to Alaska, Lower 48, Eu...
Full Auto Friday - Round 133
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. If Donald Trump is not elected are we looking at "another insurrection" 2. Where the hell did the Cleare...
Cleared Hot Episode 260 - Nelson Grant - 2022 Hunting year in review
21 Nov 2022
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...
Full Auto Friday - Round 132
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My brother-in-law wants to become a SEAL but has never followed through on any of his other "life aspira...
Episode 259 - Jennifer Fraser
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer earned her PhD from University of Toronto in Comparative Literature and is the Founder of The Bullied Brain. Her third book Teaching Bullies ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 131
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I have a friend running for office and is asking for my public support, and I don't want to give it 2. W...
Episode 258 - Jariko Denman
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jariko was born in Washington DC and as a military brat grew up all over the world. In 1997 he enlisted in the US Army. After basic training and Airbo...
Full Auto Friday - Round 130
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is based on a single question about leadership, specifically from a leader who feels like they have been put into a position from whic...
Episode 257 - Gary Edgington
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Edgington is a 40-year law enforcement veteran and the son of a law enforcement officer who was murdered in the line of duty while Gary was in th...
Full Auto Friday - Round 129
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. What happens to a leader when they are fired from the SEAL Teams. Are they lateral transferred, or remov...
Episode 256 - James Smith
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Smith is a consultant in the private sector, as well as for military units. He is the owner of Novasind and Multus consulting. Multus consulting...
Full Auto Friday - Round 128
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My girlfriend was nearly kidnapped right in front of me and I can't get over the thought I could have do...
Episode 255 - John Spencer
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare and ot...
Full Auto Friday - Round 127
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Our first child is on the way and my parents seem far less excited than my inlaws. How do I decide where...
Episode 254 - Jeb Corliss
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 20 + years, Jeb Corliss has made more than 2,000 jumps, from the likes of the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Petro...
Full Auto Friday - Round 126
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Everyday Carry (EDC) and the shame associated with fanny packs 2. I bombed an interview and now am strug...
Episode 253 - Alan Mack
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alan C. Mack joined the Army upon graduating High School. His desire to see the world as a US Army helicopter mechanic took him to the Republic of Kor...
Full Auto Friday - Round 125
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. Should I develop empathy for miserable and unhealthy people 2. My wife is a teacher and does not des...
Episode 252 - Greg Anderson
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Anderson was a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted an 8-minute video to his personal Instagram page in w...
Full Auto Friday - Round 124
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. I am surrounded by family that is incredibly judgemental, how do I deal with this and the feeling that I...
Episode 251 - Travis Gribble
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Gribble retired in February of 2022 after 23 years in law enforcement. For half of his career, he worked in Michigan for a small Sheriff's Dep...
Full Auto Friday - Round 123
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week: 1. My father, suicide, gatekeeping information from other family members, being unable to escape what I saw...
Episode 250 - Sara Wilkinson
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Wilkinson is a mother, small business owner, suicide prevention advocate, and the widow of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson. SCPO Chad Wilkinson was born...