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_outlineAs Montana Knife Company’s Founder and Owner, Josh Smith is the Master Bladesmith behind creating and designing working knives for working people that are built to last for generations. 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 him how to make knives. In the very beginning, Josh would go to Rick’s shop where he learned to remove stock blades under the guidance of Rick.
About a year later, Josh began putting a shop together at his home. Josh’s Dad gave him room to work in his equipment shop, and at the age of 12 Josh joined the American Bladesmith Society. Over the next few years Josh began forging and honing his craft. Josh turned 14 at the Eugene Oregon knife show where he met other incredible knife makers, all too willing to share their talents and knowledge with Josh.
At 15 years old, Josh passed the Journeyman Bladesmith test in Atlanta, Georgia at the Blade Show. Josh became the youngest bladesmith to ever pass this test. The Journeyman test is a two-part process. A test blade must be forged and heat treated with the capabilities to chop a 1” rope in half, 2- 2x4’s in half and then still shave hair. Once the cutting tests are done the blade must be able to bend 90 degrees in a vise without breaking. After passing the performance test the maker must present 5 knives to a panel of Mastersmith Judges. Each knife is examined closely to ensure the knife is made to the highest standard of craftsmanship. At the Journeyman level a maker is not expected to show perfection but is expected to show a sufficient level of craftsmanship expected from a professional bladesmith.
Josh continued to work on his craft and at the age of 19 he earned his Master Smith rating from the American Bladesmith Society. Josh was the youngest bladesmith to ever pass the Master Smith test.
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