Full Auto Friday - 11/21/2025
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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: -My thoughts on the 25 Million Dollar Rob O'Neill lawsuit -Advice for a Police Officer getting ready to patrol on his own -Parenting suggestions for the jump from childhood to young adulthood -How to deal with a Stepson who seems unwilling to do anything productive Enjoy! Today's sponsors: Firecracker Farm: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link ...
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Episode 416 - Dan Ellis - The journey to rebuild after losing the brand he spent a lifetime building
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Today's episodes are some of my favorites. I hate stories of just wavetops, and I love stories about people who refuse to give up on what they believe and have built. Don't sleep on this episode; there is much to be gained and learned. Dan Ellis has been making performance footwear for 35+ years, starting his shoe-making career at Saucony, where he worked at their factory in Maine, learning each step in the shoe-making process. He went on to work for Adidas and Reebok, making specialized shoes for multiple Olympic and professional athletes. In 2005, DEVCOM (aka "Natick Labs") asked Dan to work...
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Full Auto Friday - 11/14/2025
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Originally, this was a traditional Q & A episode, and then at the beginning of the last question, young Michael decided to just walk into the room and crash the show. I suppose it is a mix of Full Auto Friday and a Negligent Discharge Friday. Here is what we covered: -How do I know when it is time to just give up on life? -I need sleep aids at night. How can I still be prepared for a home invasion? -Thoughts on hormone replacement clinics -Struggling with identity and self-worth Enjoy! Today's sponsors: Spartan Forge: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass...
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Episode 415 - Bear Handlon - A Navy SEAL on a mission to erase 25 Million in Medical Debt
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Bear served 7 years as a Naval officer in the Special Operations community as a Navy SEAL. He founded Born Primitive in his garage in 2014, the same year he earned his commission. Bear balanced being active duty while building what would become a global brand with zero outside funding. Prior to his service, Bear played Division I football at Yale University and also competed at the CrossFit Games. Bear became hell bent on creating Born Primitive Tactical after seeing the shortfalls in the gear he was being issued as an operator, while also seeing many apparel brands in this industry that did...
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Full Auto Friday - 11/7/2025
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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: - Does anyone actually use a pistol with a suppressor? - How do I prepare my husband for the reality of kids? - Anxiety from work is crushing me. I need some help finding options - It's falling apart between my wife and I. I could use some help 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 414 - Chad Wittman - What do you do when life falls apart?
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In addition to being a global executive and leadership strategist who has led $400M+ businesses at adidas and Reebok, driven global rebrands, and coached leaders from chaos and crisis to clarity and confidence, resulting in major transformation, Chad is a friend of 15 years. We met sitting at the negotiating table between CrossFit and Reebok, and then spent the next few years managing the newly minted relationship from each respective brand. Chad is now the Cofounder of ACTIV8, which helps teams reduce friction, build trust, and perform at their highest potential. Today's Sponsors:...
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Negligent Discharge Friday - 10/31/2025
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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: -Michael's thoughts on traveling through Japan -Red Bull Plane Swap Pilot Ban -Helicopter Crashes -Elected officials falling down -What to do when you have no toilet paper in the wild And much more...... Enjoy- Today's Sponsors: Firecracker Farm: Get your gift shopping done today. Head over to and use code "CLEAREDHOT" at checkout for 10% off your order. Do it...
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Episode 413 - Walt Disney - The Most Feared Navy SEAL Instructor of All Time
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A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark returned after serving 13 years as SEAL, Medic, Sniper and Instructor in the US Navy SEALs at SEAL Team 3 in Coronado, California. He attended Friends University- Lenexa campus to earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Walt utilizes an attachment theoretical orientation, which is trauma-informed. Additionally, he is certified in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy informed. Disney has been a trauma-informed provider for approximately 500 Veterans and First Responders to recover from PTSD through a holistic, community-based...
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Full Auto Friday - 10/24/2025
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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: - Leadership when you are the newest member of the team - The best practical jokes I have ever seen - I was medically disqualified from service, then lied to get in. Should I be proud? - Why miniature Dachshunds are the best dog Enjoy Today's Sponsors: Spartan Forge: Stopbox: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting a crazy deal. Listeners are getting 10% off their entire order when you...
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Episode 412 - Dave Berke - From fighter pilot to fighting on the ground in Ramadi
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Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for the conduct of the TOPGUN course. The Need to Lead: Today's Sponsors: Black Rifle Coffee: LMNT:
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I did actually cover:
-A wife's anxiety about hiking in Grizzly bear country
-How do I approach disagreements and arguments with my wife
-Advice for law enforcement officers who don't agree with the actions they see from others in the profession.
-Situational Awareness and physical security advice for women working in remote areas
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