Negligent Discharge Friday - 5/9/25
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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 those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: A Public Service Announcement - Sending Money on the Internet ATC outages in Newark Helicopters crashing in New York India and Pakistan Hostilities Michael's Journey to Ireland Today's Sponsors: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and...
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Episode 385 - Mike Ritland
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Mike Ritland served as a United States Navy SEAL for 12 years. During his service, he navigated the training ground and battlefield within the special operations community. While on deployment in Iraq with a group of Marines and their combat K9, this highly trained combat dog saved the Marines’ lives during a dangerous operation, making the K9 a true hero. And just like that, a light switch went off for Mike. Using the knowledge gained as a SEAL and his growing experience with the most elite dogs in the world, he left the military in 2008 to start his own dog company, Trikos International....
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Full Auto Friday - 5/2/2025
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It's been one hell of a week, so we are going to just ease into the weekend with some traditional Q&A to finish it out. Young women wearing nearly nothing in public? Marriage after the death of your spouse? Public speaking - how can you make it meaningful and impactful? Enjoy Today's Sponsors: AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out t to get this offer! Stopbox: For a limited time only, listeners are getting a crazy deal. Not only do you get...
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Episode 384 - Josh Thurman
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Josh is a former Navy SEAL and entrepreneur. After graduating from Wake Forest University, Josh passed on a scholarship to Yale University Divinity School to fight for our nation after the events of 9/11 and the commencement of the War in Iraq. He served as a SEAL officer for 12+ years and deployed overseas 11 times in support of the Global War on Terror. He is the recipient of three bronze stars and multiple medals. Josh left the service in 2018 and is today the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Angel Kids AI. In an internet environment where children are constantly exposed to...
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Negligent Discharge Friday - 4/25/25
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Both Michael and I forgot if I was going to ask him questions or he was going to ask me questions, so we did a little of both. As usual, we covered quite a spectrum, from two different generations. My fathers journey into Instagram Career path vs. following your passions Jet man and the cost of taking risks USA Waterpolo day at Navy SEAL training video Enjoy! Today's Sponsors: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link Bubs Naturals: -BUBS IS THE ONLY BRAND THAT IS 100% NSF for SPORT CERTIFIED AND Whole30 Approved. -BUBS is the...
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Episode 383 - Garrett Maxey
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Garrett Maxey is a Special Victims Unit Detective with a local law enforcement agency in Idaho. In his 12 years in Law Enforcement he has worked in jails, patrol, Major Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Special Victims Unit. Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: Express VPN: Get up to 4 extra months for free -
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Full Auto Friday - 4/18/2025
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Traditional Q and A to round out the week, perhaps slightly heavier or darker topics than normal, but that is how it goes sometimes. Revoking visas on college campuses? Modern tactics applied to Ruby Ridge and Waco? 27 and have never been on a date. How to train for BUD/s? Enjoy Today's Sponsors: Helix: 27% Off Sitewide + Free Bedding Bundle (Sheet Set and Mattress Protector) with any Luxe or Elite Mattress Order BubsNaturals: -BUBS IS THE ONLY BRAND THAT IS 100% NSF for SPORT CERTIFIED AND Whole30 Approved. -BUBS is the purest form of collagen, sustainably sourced from grassfed and pasture...
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Episode 382 - Greg Anderson
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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 which he called for his fellow Law Enforcement Officers to consider the impacts of their actions on public trust, and the legality/constitutionality of enforcing strict pandemic/quarantine measures, an act for which he was eventually terminated. Greg is a veteran of the United States Army where he served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Post military he worked overseas as a contractor for Triple Canopy before joining the US Marshal Service,...
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Negligent Discharge Friday - With Michael Shelton
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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 those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: The Moral Decisions Surrounding War Airplanes colliding while skydiving Purple Hearts from WW2 White House Intruders Soccer Mom MMA Fights Today's Sponsors: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link ...
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Episode 381 - Greg Putnam
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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 his family. After his time in the service, he dabbled in the private sector as the business manager of Ascent Vision before changing course and setting in motion something he’d been toying with for years - owning and operating a cattle ranch in Montana. In 2020, amidst the global pandemic, Putnam partnered with a fellow veteran and friend, Tim Sheehy, to make this vision a reality. Connecting three different properties nestled at the foot of...
info_outlineNichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Facilitator both with distinction.
Jeff began his career as a graduate assistant at Troy University under Richard Schaughnessy CSCS*D and later as an assistant managing 14 Varsity sports. After earning a double major in Kinesiology and Chemistry in 2002, Jeff joined the navy and spent eleven years as a Navy SEAL. Aside from serving as a SEAL while on active duty, he also worked at a Navel Special Warfare command as the active duty Department Head within the Human Performance Department. Jeff oversaw product development, product assessment, program assessment, and operator delegate within Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for Human Performance.
After his honorable discharge from Naval service, Jeff became the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Virginia High-Performance LLC in Virginia Beach. Jeff oversaw the programming and training within VHP that focused on youth athletic teams, wounded veterans, and numerous national and international tactical organizations.
Jeff now owns Performance First, a private business, specializing in optimizing human performance for the special forces branches of the military, fire, police, and federal agencies.
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