Episode #428: Terror Close to Home: Lessons from the Old Dominion Attack
Release Date: 03/21/2026
Episode #433: The Decision Advantage: Using AI to See What Others Miss
The American Warrior Show
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way organizations analyze information, predict outcomes, and make critical decisions-but the real advantage isn't simply having more data. It's knowing what to do with it. On this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown sits down with Nissim Titan, CEO of 4Cast, to discuss AI-driven decision making and how emerging technology can help leaders turn massive amounts of information into actionable intelligence. Nissim shares his perspective on the intersection of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, human judgment, and real-world...
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Episode # 432: Why Your Brain Misses the Obvious | Dr. Paul Atchley
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What if one of the greatest threats to your safety isn't a lack of awareness—but the false belief that you're paying attention? In this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown sits down with cognitive scientist Dr. Paul Atchley to explore the science of attention, perception, and human performance. For decades, Dr. Atchley has studied how people process information, how distraction impacts performance, and why our brains often fail to detect important details even when they appear to be in plain sight. His work has influenced conversations surrounding driving safety, human...
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Episode # 431: From Navy SEAL to CEO - Clay Tippins on Leadership, Business, and Winning
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Episode # 431: From Navy SEAL to CEO - Clay Tippins on Leadership, Business, and Winning Today's guest is Clay Tippins. Clay is a former Navy SEAL officer, entrepreneur, business executive, and CEO of Vigilant Gear Holdings, the parent company of Primary Weapons Systems and Lone Wolf Arms. His career has taken him from military service and combat deployments to the executive suites of major corporations and ultimately into building and leading companies of his own. In this conversation, Rich Brown sits down with Clay to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, building high-performance teams,...
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Episode #430: Mission Shift - From Special Operations Aviation to Training Armed Citizens
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Show featured sponsor: In this round two conversation, Rich Brown sits down with Gavin Glasenapp, former 160th SOAR (Night Stalker) pilot and current leader on the Delta Defense training team for a deep dive into what it really takes to transition from military and law enforcement into the firearms training world. This episode goes beyond war stories. It’s about teaching, influence, and carrying the mission forward in a way that actually impacts armed citizens. In this episode, we cover: The reality of transitioning from military/LE into the firearms industry, and where many get it wrong...
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Episode #429: Data Doesn’t Lie: What Real Gunfights Actually Look Like - with John Hearn
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Today's Featured Sponsor: In this episode, Rich Brown sits down with John Hearn of Two Pillars Training to break down what the data actually tells us about defensive gunfights—and how most training completely misses the mark. John has built a reputation for digging into real-world incidents, analyzing patterns, and applying that information to how we should actually train. From distances and timing to decision-making under pressure, this conversation challenges assumptions and replaces them with reality. They dive into what the numbers reveal about how fights really unfold, where...
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Episode #428: Terror Close to Home: Lessons from the Old Dominion Attack
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Show featured Sponsor: In this episode, Rich Brown sits down with returning guest Simon Golob for a raw and timely discussion on recent events shaping the security landscape—centered on the terrorist attack at Old Dominion. This isn’t a distant, overseas incident. It’s a reminder that violence can surface anywhere, at any time—and often where people feel safest. Rich and Simon break down what happened, what we know so far, and—more importantly—what it means for the everyday armed citizen. What you’ll hear in this episode: A breakdown of the Old Dominion attack and key...
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Episode #427: DevGru Operator Bill Rapier: Shooting Mastery, Training Discipline, and Elite Teamwork
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Show Featured Sponsor Product: In this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown and Bill Rapier dive into hard-earned lessons drawn from the world of Naval Special Warfare Development Group - where performance is measured in life-and-death outcomes, and teamwork isn’t optional. This conversation isn’t about hype or hero worship. It’s about standards. It’s about how elite units train, communicate, and execute and what armed citizens, competitors, and instructors can take from those principles. Because here’s the truth: individual skill matters… but team performance...
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Episode #426: Hacked, Tracked, and Targeted - Cybersecurity in the Age of AI with Andrew Frisbie
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Show featured Sponsor: the company that cracked the code on light bearing holsters! In this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown is joined by cybersecurity expert Andrew Frisbie for a timely and eye-opening conversation on modern cyber threats, digital preparedness, and the role of artificial intelligence in today’s threat landscape. As recent cyber incidents continue to impact infrastructure, financial systems, personal data, and national security, Rich and Andrew break down what’s actually happening—and what most people are completely unprepared for....
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Episode #425: When Normal People Do the Unthinkable: Milgram, Ordinary Men, and You
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Show featured sponsor: . Check out the new Vanquish! In this episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown sits down with TC Fuller for a deep, uncomfortable, and necessary conversation about obedience, authority, and moral responsibility. Using Stanley Milgram’s famous obedience experiments and Christopher Browning’s book Ordinary Men, Rich and TC break down how average, everyday people—not monsters—can be led to commit acts they never believed themselves capable of. This episode explores: Why people obey authority even when it violates their moral compass...
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Episode #424: The Savage Reality of Readiness - Rich Brown with Walt Settlemyre
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Show featured sponsor: In this episode, Rich Brown sits down with Walt Settlemyre, host of The Distinguished Savage Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation on readiness, capability, and what it actually means to live prepared in the modern world. They discuss: Why competence is disappearing as comfort increases The difference between talking about violence and preparing for it responsibly How physical fitness, mindset, and skill intersect in real-world self-defense The danger of outsourcing personal responsibility to systems, gear, or credentials Why training must be continuous,...
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