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Episode 127 - Paul Sharp

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago. He served his communit...

Episode 126 - Joe Rogan

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A standup comedian for over 20 years, Rogan’s sixth hour long comedy special Joe Rogan: Strange Times premiered on Netflix in October 2018.  Rogan...

Episode 125 - Mike Glover

27 Apr 2020

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...

Episode 124 - Lt. Col Dave Grossman

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lt. Col Grossman began his career in the Army as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne Division, then as a platoon leader in the 9th Infantry Division, a ge...

Episode 123 - Tactical A**hole Volume 2 - Running and gunning with Bryan Callen

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan knows nothing of tactics and weapons, but worry not, that does not prevent him from speaking on both from a position of authority... Bryan Calle...

Episode 122 - Jocko Willink

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, ...

Episode 121 - Rener Gracie

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rener Gracie is a 4th-degree black belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a head instructor at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy and co-creator of Gracie University,...

Episode 120 - Rob Bailey

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Bailey defines the term entrepreneur.  He developed an interest for sewing at the age of 7, and by the time he was in high school he was designin...

Episode 119 - Scott Viscomi and Travis Davison

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Viscomi is the North American President of Wimp 2 Warrior, a 20 week MMA and fitness immersion that culminates in an opportunity for participant...

Episode 118 - Tom, Founder of Eagles and Angels Ltd.

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom is a US Army Special Operations Veteran and the Owner of Eagles and Angels Ltd... If that sounds vague, well, that's because it is.  Tom served a...

Episode 117 - John Barklow and Nelson Grant

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Barklow is a retired Navy Diver with extensive experience running the cold-weather training facility in Kodiak, Alaska for Naval Special Warfare....

Episode 116 - Cam Hanes

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Hanes is a world-class bow hunter and endurance athlete.  When he is not hunting some of the toughest animals in the most rugged terrain on earth...

Episode 115 - Q and A catch up

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode attempts to answer YOUR questions.  My experiences in Green Team (NSWDG selection), What can be done to lessen the "disconnect" b...

Episode 114 - Steve Sanders

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steve is a retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of active duty service. Immediately upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and went to B...

Episode 113 - War

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the impact of nearly 20 years of sustained combat on American servicemen and women?  What is the impact on our society, on our culture?  Are...

Episode 112 - Eddie Gallagher

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Gallagher is a retired Navy SEAL.  He received national attention when he was charged with war crimes in September of 2018, and subsequently ac...

Episode 111 - Trevor Thompson

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trever Thompson is a former Navy SEAL, skydiver and BASE jumper, Bow Hunter, Photographer, outdoor enthusiast, and all-around renaissance man.  He cr...

Episode 110 - Gary Foster

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Foster is a professional musician, specifically a smasher of drums!  He spent eight years traveling and performing on the Warped Tour before tur...

Cleared Hot Episode 109 - Stella Davison

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have children, specifically daughters, this podcast is for you.  Actually, this podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about what it ta...

Cleared Hot Episode 108 - SBGI Roundtable with Matt Thorton, John Frankl, and Travis Davison

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a repost of a podcast that was recorded for SBGI (Straight Blast Gym International) while we were in Niagra Falls for the fall camp. ...

Cleared Hot Episode 107 - Q and A Part 2

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finishing off 2019 with Q and A part 2... Personal preference and advice across 3 weapons platforms (pistol, AR, long rifle), my thoughts on what we c...

Cleared Hot Episode 106 - Q and A Part 1

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm doing my best to play catch up on Q and A, it has been a few months.  This is part 1 of 2.  Part 2 will come out next Monday.  Advice for reduc...

Cleared Hot Episode 105 - Evy Poumpouras

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Evy Poumpouras packs an incredible punch in a small package...She is a former Secret Service Special Agent who worked the protective details for Presi...

Cleared Hot Episode 104 - Tall Tales from Texas with Evan Hafer, John Dudley, and Trevor Thompson

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons in teambuilding, leadership, personal responsibility, integrity, and life in general from hunting camp with the CEO and founder of Black Rifle...

Cleared Hot Episode 103 - Andrew Fontes

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Fontes is the Brand Manager for Gatorz Eyewear, an American designed and American made sunglass manufacturer.  With roots in the "high velocit...

Cleared Hot Episode 102 - John Frankl, Travis Davison, Michael Heinz

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three high-level BJJ practitioners and coaches on one podcast.  John Frankl is a full-time professor in Korea, and part-time badass on the mats.  Ac...

Cleared Hot Episode 101 - Brian Bishop

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Bishop is a former Marine with multiple combat deployments to Iraq prior to continuing his service in Afghanistan as a contractor with Blackwate...

Cleared Hot Episode 100 - Adam and Rory Singer, Travis Davison

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking into the triple digits with a podcast from SBG (Straight Blast Gym) Fall Camp in Niagra Falls.  Adam Singer is a scientist by day and high-l...

Cleared Hot Episode 99 - Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee.  Prior to his love affair with coffee, he served as a contractor with the Central Intelligen...

Cleared Hot Episode 98 - The Mother of All Podcasts with Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, John Dudley, and Cameron Hanes

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It took some time, but we were finally able to assemble the most amazing group of podcast guests in the known universe.  Joe Rogan is likely the most...

Cleared Hot Episode 97 - John Nores

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

John Nores is a recently retired game warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.  While serving he helped develop the Marijuana Enfo...

Cleared Hot Episode 96 - Motivation and Discipline

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you have them, sometimes you don't.  There is no magic wand and no magic formula, but there are some practical steps you can take that will...

Cleared Hot Episode Episode 95 - The Alberta aftermath with John Dudley, Brock White, and Dusty Fillion

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For the past three years I have been fortunate to hunt with John Dudley in Northern Alberta with Red Willow Outfitters.  This year we were joined by ...

Cleared Hot Episode 94 - Caleb Copeland

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb Copeland is an outdoorsman turned videographer, photographer, producer, and editor.  He is the founder of Copeland Creative, a full-service med...

Cleared Hot Episode 93 - Jack Carr

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Carr is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of service as both an enlisted SEAL, and commissioned officer.  Over his 20 year career he held positi...

Cleared Hot Episode 92 - Seeking Adversity with Kisa and Travis Davison

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adversity is everywhere in life.  You can choose to isolate yourself in an attempt to avoid it, or you can face it and learn to overcome.  This is a...

Cleared Hot Episode 91 - Mark Carter

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Carter is a 3rd generation rancher turned professional snowboarder. Mark was born and raised in the small town of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, working sid...

Cleared Hot Episode 90 - Jocko Willink and John Dudley

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, the host of the Jocko Podcast, a NYT best selling author, Leadership speaker and consultant, and one of the foun...

Cleared Hot Episode 89 - Mat Best

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mat Best is a former Army Ranger and CIA contractor.  After years spent overseas, he has devoted himself to business and the pursuit of being an entr...

Cleared Hot Episode 88 - Jason Gardner

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Gardner is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 30 years of service, all inside of Naval Special Warfare.  His career spans Desert Storm, Soma...

Cleared Hot Episode 87 - Letting go of your past, 1776 and our Independance

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Leaving a career that has defined you for years can be difficult.  I struggled with it immensely post-military after a 17-year career, I still stumbl...

Cleared Hot Episode 86 - Ryan Michler

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Michler is the founder/creator of the Order of Man, a community and resource designed to help men improve every aspect of their lives from family...

Cleared Hot Episode 85 - Pete Roberts and Brian Littlefield

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pete and Brian are the mad scientists behind Origin USA, a manufacturing company dedicated to products sourced and made in the USA.  Their factory is...

Cleared Hot Episode 84 - Listener Q and A

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Advice for future military officers (or officers of any kind I suppose), Tips for giving kick-ass briefs/presentations, Balancing the dichotomy of bei...

Cleared Hot Episode 83 - Memorial Day Q and A

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For this memorial day, I chose to select questions directly related to military service.  I open with my own thoughts on Memorial Day, the individual...

Cleared Hot Episode 82 - Bear Camp from the Great Northwest

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a week in the wilderness of British Columbia, I convened the round table of hunters (John Dudley and Trevor Thompson) and one of our guides (Dus...

Cleared Hot Episode 81 - Dan Crenshaw

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Crenshaw is the freshman Republican Congressman from the 2nd District of Texas.  Prior to his political career, he served as a United States Navy...

Cleared Hot Episode 80 - Tactical A**hole Volume 1 - Navy SEALs

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The internet demanded it, the world has waited for it, and it is finally here.  Volume 1 of the Cleared Hot Tactical Asshole series reviews and criti...

Cleared Hot Episode 79 - Erik Prince

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Prince is a former Navy SEAL and the founder of Blackwater, a training and private military contractor company that worked extensively with the U...

Cleared Hot Episode 78 - Knights of the roundtable, and the court Jester

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was joined by three SBG (Straight Blast Gym) black belts, Travis Davison, Rick Davison, and Michael Ransom, aka the Knights. I am o...

Cleared Hot Episode 77 - Become a tactical bullshit detector, Q and A power hour

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I meant for this episode to be a stand-alone Q and A, but recent "events" on social media need to be addressed first. We live in a world where you can...

Cleared Hot Episode 76 - Power hour from spring camp with Travis Davison and Matt Thornton

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Power hour with two BJJ bad asses.  I just returned from the SBGI (Straight Blast Gym International) spring camp, an experience that can only be desc...

Cleared Hot Episode 75 - Mark Twight and Trevor Thompson

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Twight is a world-class alpinist, author, photographer, the founder of Gym Jones, an accomplished cyclist, and technical consultant and trainer t...

Cleared Hot Episode 74 - Power Hour with Evan Hafer

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to founding BRCC he spent twenty years serving this country, first as a Special Forces ...

Cleared Hot Episode 73 - Paul Sharp and Travis Davison

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sharp recently retired from a twenty year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago.  He served h...

Cleared Hot Episode 72 - Bryan Callen

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Callen is a stand up comedian, actor, writer, and co-host of The Fighter and the Kid podcast.  His newest comedy special "Complicated Apes" wil...

Cleared Hot Episode 71 - Listener Q and A

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I asked for difficult questions, you delivered.  My biggest mistake as a parent, and how I dealt/deal with it, and my biggest mistake as a SEAL, and ...

Cleared Hot Episode 70 - Brian Chontosh and John Dudley

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast comes to you from Texas, and an incredible hunting outfitter, CS Outfitters.  Brian and John are both repeat guests, but this is the fir...

Cleared Hot Episode 69 - Jeff Provenzano

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Provenzano is a professional skydiver, wing suit pilot, and BASE jumper with over 20,000 jumps. He is a current member of the Red Bull Air Force,...

Cleared Hot Episode 68 - Toxic Masculinity and Mentoring

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not only does everyone seem to be talking about "Toxic Masculinity," I seem to be receiving multiple emails about it every day.  Full disclosure, I h...

Cleared Hot Episode 67 - Sean Evangelista

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Evangelista is the founder and owner of 30 Seconds Out, a commando inspired apparel brand.  In addition to running his apparel brand, he is a me...

Cleared Hot Episode 66 - Christmas/New Years/Kick off to 2019

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode closes out my 2018, and launches me in to my 2019.  The lessons I learned about humanity, the human psyche, psychology, and the human co...

Cleared Hot Episode 65- Evan Hafer and John Dudley

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee.  Prior to his current role he spent twenty years serving this country, first as a Special Fo...

Cleared Hot Episode 64 - Ryan Michler

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Michler is the founder/creator of Order of Man, a community and resource designed to help men improve every aspect of their lives from family, mo...

Cleared Hot Episode 63 - Fear and Doubt

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I answer your questions from a diverse set of questions... My thoughts on military personnel charged with war crimes, leadership style...

Cleared Hot Episode 61 - Q and A clean up

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am never able to answer all of the questions received, but I do my best to get to most of them.  This week was going to be an interview, but someti...

Cleared Hot Episode 60 - Aaron Cross

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Cross is an Army veteran with tours of duty in both Afghanistan and Iraq.  He started his career as a "grunt," (his words, not mine) and then b...

Cleared Hot Episode 59 - War and Parenting

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am consistently blown away by the questions that are submitted by listeners.  I appreciate the time and effort taken to submit them, and I'll do my...

Cleared Hot Episode 58 - Vaughn Stumpf

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The vast minority of citizens will never serve in the military.  My father served before me, and his father served before him.  I hope that military...

Cleared Hot Episode 57 - All Things Military

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second episode I have dedicated completely to Military Q and A.  I have been incredibly surprised by the volume of questions, so the mili...

Cleared Hot Episode 56 - 2018 Alberta and Montana Elk season re-cap, internet Q and A

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The 2018 bow hunting seasons has certainly had its ups and downs for me.  I started my season on 25 August with Red Willow Outfitters in Northern Alb...

Cleared Hot Episode 55 - Travis Davison and John Frankl

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Davison is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the owner of Straight Blast Gyms in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Missoula Montana, as well as the ...

Cleared Hot Episode 54 - JT Holmes

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

JT Holmes is a man who makes the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man Alive" look as if he has lived a boring life.  JT is a professional skydiver, BASE J...

Cleared Hot Episode 53 - Chris Spealler

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Spealler is a return guest on the podcast.  He is a former college wrestler, and most often known for his competitive days as a CrossFit Athlet...

Cleared Hot Episode 52 - Robb Wolf

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Robb Wolf is a 2 x New York Times best selling author with his books Wired to Eat, and The Paleo Solution.  He is considered one of the worlds fore...

Cleared Hot Episode 51 - Josh Bridges and John Dudley

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51 is a mid week treat, and a repost of the Nock On Podcast 188.  Josh Bridges is a former Navy SEAL, and current CrossFit Games competitor. ...

Cleared Hot Episode 50 - Jocko Willink and John Dudley

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, Author, Speaker, host of the Jocko Podcast, owner of Echelon Front and Victory MMA and Fitness, as well as bein...

Cleared Hot Episode 49 - Jeremy Jones

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Jones is a professional snowboarder, and the founder of Jones Snowboards. Paired with his brothers, who created the extreme sports media compan...

Cleared Hot Episode 48 - John Dudley and Chad Ward

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Dudley and Chard Ward are both return guests.  John is an archer, a hunter, a coach, and as far as I am concerned, a chef.  Chad is a pit maste...

Cleared Hot Episode 47 - Mark Twight

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Twight is a man who has found success in many arenas.  When I first heard his name, he was described as an Alpinist, an expert in the outdoors. ...

Cleared Hot Episode 46 - Q and A with Vaughn Stumpf and Jason Deneau

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Todays episode is Q and A from the internet, with a twist.  As fate would have it, my father and brother in law are here in Montana on vacation.  As...

Cleared Hot Episode 45 - Jessica Lynch

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At the age of 19 Jessica Lynch joined the Army, and just over one year later she found herself staged for the invasion of Iraq.  During the initial s...

Cleared Hot Episode 44 - Survival 101 with John Barklow and John Dudley

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am a few months late to get this out, but with hunting season just around the corner, the timing may be perfect.  Between Barklow and Dudley, there...

Cleared Hot Episode 43 - Never Give Up

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A combination of recent events and a conversation with friends has had me thinking consistently thinking about adversity, and how we each decide to de...

Cleared Hot Episode 42 - The Mother of all Military Q and A

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You had military questions, I had answers.  I did my best to work my way through them and answer as many as possible....Quiet professionals, leadersh...

Cleared Hot Episode 41 - Sean Hughes

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is a writer, veteran, non-profit founder (care4us.org) and a special needs father. He’s contributed to multiple media outlets including the Was...

In Memoriam

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I wrote this for my blog: Confessions of an Idiot Memorial day means much more than just time off to some families.  It is a day to remember their l...

Cleared Hot Episode 40 - Josh Bridges

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Round 2 with the one and only Josh Bridges. Josh is a retired Navy SEAL. We met when I was putting him through basic SEAL training known as BUD/s (Bas...

Cleared Hot Episode 39 - Q and A from the Internet

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Answers to a variety of questions from the internet with topics ranging from Situational Awareness, finding your purpose and meaning both inside the m...

Cleared Hot Episode 38 - Camp Thunder Chicken with John Dudley and Trevor Thompson

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A Thunder Chicken is a turkey, at least that is what I have been told. This episode is from our hunting camp deep in the back country of Kansas, where...

Cleared Hot Episode 37 - Children of the Gun

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Other than the endless political banter, guns, and specifically school shootings have lead the headlines recently, and for good reason. My children ar...

Cleared Hot Episode 36 - Q and A catch up

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I did my best to answer a variety of questions received over the last six weeks from social media. Topics varied, but I covered everything from traini...

Cleared Hot Episode 35 - John Barklow

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Barklow is the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka, a hunting brand based in Bozeman, Montana. Prior to his current profession, he served for 26 y...

Cleared Hot Episode 34 - Rich Froning

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The CrossFit Games began on private property in Aromas, California in 2007. Participation and popularity grew rapidly, and by 2010, the Games had move...

Cleared Hot Episode 33 - Dr. Mohammed Ahmed

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed is the Medical Director at the Kaizen Brain Center, located in La Jolla, California. His specialties are memory disorder/dementia, ...

Cleared Hot Episode 32 - Jack Carr

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Carr is the epitome of a renaissance man. He is a retired Navy SEAL with 20 years of experience on both the enlisted and officer side of the hous...

Cleared Hot Episode 31 - Chad Ward

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Ward is a professional Pit Master. You should think of him as the Yoda of BBQ, or perhaps Darth Vader. I'm not sure which he would prefer. I have...

Cleared Hot Episode 30 - Torsten Luth and John Dudley

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning podcast over a cup of coffee from hunting camp. John Dudley is a world class archer, bow hunter, and teacher of all things archery. T...

Cleared Hot Episode 29 - Freedom of Speech

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

True Freedom of Speech, at least in my opinion is a knife that cuts both ways. This past week I was inundated with questions about my thoughts on the ...

Cleared Hot Episode 28 - Dakota Meyer

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dakota Meyer is a husband, father, Marine, and one of 11 living Medal of Honor recipients from the war in Afghanistan. He enlisted in the Marine Corps...