Episode 424 | The Mind Behind Jack Reacher | Andrew Child
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Andrew Child is the co-author of the Jack Reacher series, one of the most successful and recognizable modern thriller franchises in the world. Working alongside his brother Lee Child, Andrew became responsible for continuing and evolving a character known for discipline, restraint, moral clarity, and decisive action. Before joining the Reacher universe, Andrew spent years developing his own voice as a novelist and journalist, with a background that shaped his approach to structure, clarity, and storytelling. Stepping into an already iconic series required understanding not just the character,...
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Episode 423 -Dan Crenshaw - Insider trading, Public Threats, Silencing Speech, and Questioning Faith
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This Episode was recorded 29 Dec 2025. I did not know, nor had no way of knowing that the upcoming Shawn Ryan interview was going to be cancelled the night before this episode aired. We talked policy for nearly an hour before digging in to headline topics. If you are here just for the title topics, skip to around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Dan Crenshaw is the Republican Congressman from the 2nd District of Texas. Prior to his political career, he served as a United States Navy SEAL for 10 years. On his 3rd combat deployment, he was injured by an IED (improvised explosive device) which cost him his...
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Episode 422 - Nic McKinley - From the CIA to Hunting Human Traffickers
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This episode focuses heavily on the massive risk facing children on many of the most popular games targeted and marketed towards their age group, and parents. Specifically, Roblox, Minecraft, and the communication platform Discord. Nic McKinley is a former military special operator and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer in building technical solutions to protect society from predators, Nic is passionate about solving society's most pressing issues through cost-effective technical solutions. Nic grew up in Montana but left to join US military...
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Full Auto Friday - 12/26/2025
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Our Final Full Auto Friday for 2025! I'd like to say I went out with a bang, but instead I just tried to be consistent. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions in 2025, I hope that my answers have helped someone out there. Don't forget, I'm an idiot, and my answers are only representative of my own experiences. See you all out there in 2026. Today's questions: -How do you deal with being hurt by those you love? -How do you hold someone accountable without them being personally offended -Are the SEAL Teams racist? -Closing thoughts on 2025 Enjoy! Today's Sponsors: Brunt: Listeners get $10...
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Episode 421 - Chadd Wright - A Navy SEAL's Amazing journey to salvation and resilience
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Born and raised in the mountains of rural northwest Georgia, Chadd grew up obsessed with becoming a SEAL, but when the Navy discovered a rare but asymptomatic cyst on his heart, he was disqualified from entering BUD/s. Chadd refused to give up, ultimately tracking down a surgeon willing to perform a procedure deemed too risky by every cardiologist he previously petitioned. Cyst successfully removed, Chadd went on to realize his SEAL dream, serving over the next decade as a Team Leader on multiple deployments to conflict zones across the world. He became a SEAL instructor. A Master Training...
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Full Auto Friday - 12/19/2025
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Traditional and straightforward today, a simple Q and A to round out the week. Of course, I only picked controversial and divisive topics, oh wait, not even close. I did actually cover: - A law enforcement officer developing hate for those he interacts with - Why are so many Special Operations Vets talking smack online? - What was the point of the 20-year GWOT wars? - Do I deserve to seek treatment from the VA? Enjoy Today's Sponsors: AG1: Go to to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. Helix: Go to for 27% Off Sitewide.
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Episode 420 - Brent Tucker - From Delta Force to being sued for 25 Million Dollars
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Brent Tucker is a retired US Army Delta Force operator and Purple Heart recipient with a 20-year career in Special Ops. He served as both a Green Beret and a Delta Force operator, completing 13 combat deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and other undisclosed locations. He is the host of the Tier 1 Podcast and the owner and founder of First Responder's Coffee, Cigar, & Cask Company. Brent was recently sued by Rob O'Neill for 25 million dollars in a defamation lawsuit. Rob claims that Brent made false claims, stolen valor accusations, and conducted a "malicious and calculated smear...
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Full Auto Friday - 12/12/2025
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Today is a traditional Q & A episode, answering listerner-submitted questions. For those wondering how to submit a question, just shoot me an email: Here is what I covered: -Sexuality and Military Service -Advocating for your parents' medical health/treatment -Advice for battling burnout as a Law Enforcement Officer -Imposter Syndrome and creative ways to practice tactical scenarios Enjoy! Today's sponsors: Spartan Forge: Pique: Feel the holiday magic and unlock your healthiest glow with the most exciting offer of the season: 20% off sitewide FOR LIFE, plus a complimentary...
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Episode 419 - Jeremy Slate - Is America Doomed To Fail Just Like Rome
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Jeremy Ryan Slate is an authority strategist, bestselling author, and global speaker. He studied literature at Oxford University and earned both his BA and MA at Seton Hall University, where he focused his graduate research on Early Roman Empire propaganda. He is also the founder of Command Your Brand – the PR agency trusted by top founders worldwide. He is the host of The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, recognized by INC and Podcast Magazine as one of the world’s top podcasts, and Jeremy Roman Empire, where he uncovers timeless lessons on media, power, and legacy from history’s most influential...
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Negligent Discharge Friday - 12/5/2025
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Young Michael has returned from his worldly travels. Is he more knowledgeable, sophisticated, educated, and cultured...Probably not. We spent an hour discussing a variety of topics, and as usual, he did not disappoint: -Crime and Punishment, or lack thereof -Travis Pastrana X-Ray and how insane he is -UPS Airplane Crash -The Best Christmas Present Ideas for Friends And much more...... Enjoy- Today's Sponsors: AG1: Go to to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ Stopbox: 10% off AND a Free StopBox Pro when you use code "clearedhot" at
info_outlineEphraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team.
After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians.
Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking.
Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world.
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