Cleared Hot
560 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10.5K ratingsIt is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them too), taught fitness, owned a gym, and have spent the last few years speaking to organizations and leaders. It has been a journey, and in all honesty, I have no idea where it is going. I seek the things that make me uncomfortable. I move towards things that scare me. I think you should too
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Episode 169 - Chadd Wright
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 328 MBBorn 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 m...
Full Auto Friday - Round 41
February 19, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 62.3 MBRapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer. 1. The most bizarre transitions I have seen SOF members make into civilian life 2. Mistakes - those that I made in my career and what I learned from them 3. All things aviation. My personal journey and experience, and why I never talk about flying 4. My ankle is destroyed, but I still want to start BJJ, what should I do 5. My sister has a boyfriend who is disrespectful and u...
Episode 168 - Miles Daisher
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 267 MBMiles Daisher is an accomplished canopy pilot with more than 10,000 skydives and 6,00 BASE jumps. In 2005, he set a BASE jumping record by launching 57-times in a single day, climbing a total of nearly 29,000 vertical feet, and performed a record-setting 737 BASE jumps in one year. In June 2017 he reclaimed this record by completing 63 BASE jumps in 24 hours. Miles also created two new sports skyayking and rope swing BASE jumps. Miles has been a professional parachutist since falling in lo...
Full Auto Friday - Round 40 with Nelson Grant
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 66.8 MBA Friday listener Q and A with help from my friend Nelson Grant. We do our best to limit each answer to five minutes.. 1. I am worried about my safety, where should I start learning self-defense 2. I have dreams for my life, my family hates them, what should I do 3. I am planning to be a first-time gun owner, where should I start 4. I have had a comfortable life, will a lack of adversity negatively impact my life in the long run 5. Australian SAS war crime allegations Enjoy
Episode 167 - Kyle Carpenter
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 322 MBKyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in Afghanistan on 21 November 2010. On that day, Carpenter threw himself on an enemy grenade in order to save the life of a fellow Marine. Carpenter is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. Kyle's book: You are Worth it - Building a life worth fighting for Magic Spoon Feals Mint Mobile The president of the United S...
Full Auto Friday - Round 39 with Brian Bishop
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 75.2 MBRapid-fire discussion and commentary from listener-submitted questions. We do our best to keep it to under five minutes per answer, we often fail. 1. What should I expect/advice for those entering service in a "peacetime" military 2. The company I work for is becoming more "woke" by the moment, what should I do 3. How do I motivate my subordinates in law enforcement when I don't have any motivation myself 4. Advice for someone who survived a traumatic upbringing and doesn't see a fut...
Episode 166 - Sean "Buck" Rogers
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 3 hours - 340 MBSean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family, and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 38 with Brian Bishop and Nelson Grant
January 29, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MBRapid-fire Q and A responding to listener submitted topics with guest hosts Brian Bishop and Nelson Grant. 1. Will "package" size impact my training and career opportunities in the military 2. Why do the majority of military members lean to the "right" 3. How do I actually remove my emotion from my decision making 4. How do I get my dad to become more self-aware and recognize the negative impact he is having on my family 5. How do you carry on after the loss of a loved one Enjoy
Episode 165 - Jason Tuschen
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 303 MBJason Tuschen is a retired Navy Seal Command Master Chief. Jason's 27-year career in the military included serving with SEAL Team THREE, Seal Team SEVEN, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, leading the First Phase at BUD/S, and culminated at Naval Special Warfare Group ONE where, as Command Master Chief he was responsible for executing National Security Strategy in the Middle East, South East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula. Post military Jason is transitioning his leadership experienc...
Full Auto Friday - Round 37
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 75.3 MBRapid-fire Q and A from the listeners! I do my best to limit each answer to five minutes and to choose a variety of topics: 1. Former SOF members using their previous careers to "climb the ladder" in their next jobs 2. How do I tell my girlfriend I'm uncomfortable at her parent's house 3. I'm 23 and the love of my life left me, what do I do 4. I have too many hobbies, how do I balance everything 5. My friend has lost his mind in conspiracy theories, what do I do Enjoy
Episode 164 - John Dudley
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 285 MBJohn Dudley is a world-class archer and coach. He is the founder of Nock on Archery, the one-stop-shop for information, equipment, and instruction for archers and bowhunters of all levels. Ladder Life Insurance Express VPN Athletic Greens Better Help
Full Auto Friday - Round 36 with Jason Tuschen
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 67.9 MBRapid-fire Q and A with retired 27 year Navy SEAL Jason Tuschen. Jason spent ten years as a Master Chief (E9) in the SEAL community, so it would only be appropriate to open with some leadership-related questions. 1. I'm trying to advance in my company but keep getting passed over, when is it time to move elsewhere 2. Toxic leadership 3. What do you expect from others, and yourself in leadership positions 4. I feel like I am falling apart emotionally and physically, and I just a pus...
Episode 163 - 6 Jan 21' review with Brian Bishop
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBAs Brian and I sat down early last week to record a Full Auto Friday we had no way of knowing what would take place just a few days later. Post events in the Capital we were both bombarded with questions, with many hoping to hear our thoughts on the Friday episode. Here they are, in a stand-alone, mid-week episode.
Episode 162 - Todd Fox
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 332 MBTodd Fox is a former Marine, law enforcement officer, BJJ black belt, and Author. After his military service, he began his career in EP (Executive Protection). The breadth of his experience is difficult to accurately capture, with security and protection work with some of the most recognizable names in music and movies to include Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Motley Crue, and Tool throughout the world. Toddafox.com Tourprotection.com
Full Auto Friday - Round 35 with Brain Bishop
January 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBProbationary Full Auto Friday Co-Host Brian Bishop returns for an extended listener Q and A session. The topics were varied, the shit-talking was consistent throughout. 1. Our experience with Airforce PJ and CCT 2. CBD use for military and LEO communities 3. I "blew the whistle" on my organization, did I do the right thing 4. My inlaws suck, what should I do 5. Is it common to have worries/fear/doubt before a SOF pipeline Enjoy
Episode 161 - Kick off to 2021
January 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBKicking off 2021 the right way - laying out goals and a strategy to complete them, followed by likely the only solo Monday episode of 2021 tackling Q and A. 1. The most important lesson I learned in 2020 2. Has being a SEAL helped me post-military, or was what made me capable of becoming a SEAL the most important aspect that has "propelled" me 3. Bolt action rifle/optic selection 4. 5 Characteristics needed to be a man 5. Are we facing Civil War, thoughts on preparation 6. An exp...
Full Auto Friday - Round 34 with Trevor Thompson
January 01, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBThe final Full Auto Friday installment of 2020 and the first Full Auto Friday installment of 2021. Listener Q and A, somewhere around a five-minute time cap. 1. New Years Resolutions 2. Therapy recommendations for MIL/LEO 3. Finding your path, then sticking to it 4. When to cut ties in a toxic relationship enjoy
Episode 160 - Nikki Selby
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 282 MBNikki Selby is a retired Lt. Commander who served in the United States Navy as a Critical Care, Trauma, and Enroute Care Nurse. She completed multiple deployments including tours in Afghanistan, Haiti, and the Middle East as an in-flight critical care nurse, ICU, trauma, and fleet surgical team nurse. In 2020 she traveled to New York City to work on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19. Butcher Box
Full Auto Friday - Round 33
December 25, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 28 MBFull Auto Friday Christmas edition! I received many questions asking about what I wanted to receive as a gift, what my favorite gifts have been, what have been the most meaningful, etc. I chose to answer none of them, and instead have devoted this episode to the one thing I would gift to every single person on the planet. Happy Holidays, and enjoy!
Episode 159 - Nick Albin AKA "Chewy"
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 216 MBNick Albin, known to most in the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu community as “Chewy” is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and the owner/head instructor at Derby City Mixed Martial Arts in Louisville, KY. Chewy started training in 2003, receiving his black belt from Renato Tavares in 2011. He has been teaching Jiu-Jitsu full time since 2010 and has competed at Pan Ams, Worlds, Grapplers Quest, N.A.G.A., E.G.O., O.G.C., and many other IBJJF tournaments. He has an incredible YouTube channel (Chewjitsu) filled wit...
Full Auto Friday - Round 32 with Brian Bishop
December 18, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBProbationary Full Auto Friday co-host Brian Bishop returns for his monthly episode. Questions asked by the audience and answered with a five-minute time cap. 1. My fiance keeps telling me if I get COVID and die it's my fault 2. Suicide. Could I have done more 3. Personal responsibility and asking for help 4. You have 30 minutes to prep for an EMP blast, what are your moves Enjoy
Episode 158 - Steve Weatherford
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 269 MBSteve Weatherford is a former American football punter who has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and New York Giants. He won Super Bowl XLVI as a member of the Giants. After leaving the NFL, Steve went onto broadcasting and has since started and grown an incredible fitness and supplement business, WeatherfordFit. He is also the host of his podcast, The Steve Weatherford Show.
Full Auto Friday - Round 31
December 11, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBRapid-fire listener Q and A with a 5-minute time cap per question. Submit questions through the podcast website if interested. 1. What makes a friend 2. Death, and its ability to make life more precious 3. My co-workers suck, minimum effort crew 4. I want to be a SEAL, my dad doesn't have faith in me Enjoy
Episode 157 - Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 297 MBEvan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his love affair with coffee, he served as a contractor with the Central Intelligence Agency as well as serving in the United States Army as a Special Forces Soldier (Green Beret). Trevor Thompson is an ex-Navy SEAL, skydiver, BASE jumper, photographer, bowhunter, exercise aficionado and all-around renaissance man. Secret Black Rifle Coffee code for 20 percent off a one time order: AndyCEO
Full Auto Friday - Round 30 with Evan Hafer and Trevor Thompson
December 04, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBSpecial Full Auto Friday episode with guest hosts Evan Hafer and Trever Thompson from Black Rifle Coffee. Rapid-fire Q and A with a five-minute time cap on all answers... 1. Favorite art/music/bands. 2. How to prepare for and handle repercussions when you take a "non-popular" stance. 3. How to find/conduct training in rural areas with little to no resources. 4. Making occupational changes later in life, how to handle the unanswered call to serve. Enjoy Special Black Rifle Coffe...
Episode 156 - Keith Barry
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 314 MBNavy SEAL Chief Keith Barry spent more than 18 years serving his country before being wrongfully convicted of rape and serving two and a half years in prison. He had also been required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life and was preparing to live out his days a convicted felon. Three years after the conviction, and after two failed appeals, it was revealed in 2017 that the convening authority in his case had been pressured to rule against the evidence and to uphold the c...
Full Auto Friday - Round 29
November 27, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 57 MBLast week's episode stirred up a bit of a hornet's nest with my answer/suggestions to a doctor expressing signs of burnout. A few from the medical field reached out, and I appreciate their time and thoughts. Let's dig back into this...My response and continued thoughts on COVID, burnout, limited resources, and personnel. No time cap, one topic. Enjoy
Episode 155 - Paul Sharp and Travis Davison
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 239 MBEndurance events, police reform, the law enforcement community policing their own, performance-enhancing drugs, Jiu-Jitsu, oh yes, we covered it all. Enjoy! Paul Sharp retired from a twenty-year career in law enforcement from the city of Elgin, located on the NW outskirts of Chicago. He served his community in a variety of capacities, from patrol, undercover, narcotics, SWAT, and the resident officer program. He is a firearm, defensive weapons and tactics, bladed edge instructor, a Brazili...
Full Auto Friday - Round 28
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBRapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week strong. Five-minute time cap per answer (sometimes), all questions submitted by listeners. 1. Maybe those with COVID should just make their peace with God 2. The role of "influencers" in reconciliation and improved communication 3. Thanksgiving restrictions 4. What can average, law-abiding, working-class citizens do to prevent civil unrest and preserve respectful discourse Enjoy
Episode 154 - Brian Johnson & Tiffany Morgan from WarriorNow
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 222 MBWarriorNOW was founded as a way to eliminate the stigma associated with veterans dealing with mental health-related concerns, PTSD, and/or addiction. WarriorNow connects Veterans impacted by a mental health diagnoses, PTSD, and/or addiction to resources, services, and mentorship through training and peer mentors in order to help reintroduce our Veterans to the Journey of Life. Brian Johnson is an Army Veteran, prior Law Enforcement Officer, and the founder and Executive Officer of WarriorN...
Full Auto Friday - Round 27
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBFull Auto Friday is a rapid-fire Q and A format where I answer questions from the listeners. Each question is limited to a five-minute answer, topics will vary. 1. Hazing for new Officers 2. Concerns for a high-risk medical provider still seeing Covid-19 patients. 3. My plans for 2021 4. Military force against rioters 5. How do I get my kids to take guns seriously 6. Social Media and the SEAL Teams. Enjoy
Episode 153 - Greg Anderson
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 217 MBGreg Anderson is 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. Po...
Full Auto Friday - Round 26 - The Election Recap
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBTraditionally, Full Auto Friday is dedicated to rapid-fire Q and A. Today, given the set and setting, we have decided to sit down and talk about all things 2020 election-related. Our thoughts, worries, and projections. Spoiler alert...We are not experts.
Episode 152 - Adam Haidary
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 3 hours - 280 MBAdam Haidary spent 7 years in Law Enforcement, 2 of which as a full-time training Sergeant. He is the founder and CEO of PolicePosts, the world's largest training platform for police on Instagram. PolicePosts focuses on education and training for police officers and the public through real-world incidents. Adam is also the founder and CEO of Effective Fitness Training, a science and data-driven fitness program that specializes in developing more effective and prepared police officers.
Full Auto Friday - Round 25 with Brian Bishop
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBPotential Full Auto Friday monthly co-host Brian Bishop returns! You all know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A with a 5 minute (or so) time cap on all answers. We answered some questions, then of course went off-script multiple times. 1. Social pressure and standing your ground on your beliefs 2. How capable are militia groups 3. Joining the military with parents who don't support your decision 4. Experience with foreign military units Enjoy
Episode 151 - Bill Rapier
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 239 MBBill Rapier is Amtac Shooting’s owner and lead instructor. He retired after twenty years in the Navy, where his duty assignments included several years at SEAL Team 3 and over 14 years at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Positions held include assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief, and military working dog department senior enlisted adviser. He has always been an avid shooter and is heavily involved in combatives. Since retiring from the Teams six years ago, Bill ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 24
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBListener submitted Q and A with a little rapid-fire Twitter session at the end. Multiple topics, 5-minute time cap on answers. 1. I'm law enforcement and losing friends because of my job 2. What is the role of the military if the sitting president won't leave office 3. What are the 5 top things I would change as president And then, Twitter..... Enjoy
Episode 150 - Darin Bibeau
October 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBDarin Bibeau was born and raised in Plattsburg, New York. He joined the Coast Guard in 1994 with recruit company Delta 144. His first assignment was Coast Guard cutter Spencer out of Boston. During his time with the Coasts Guard, he served as a Special Operator and then a private government contractor all over the world. He has been in operations on the high seas and remote areas around the globe. Since then he has made his transition into the civilian world and now runs and owns successfu...
Full Auto Friday - Round 23 - with Mike Glover
October 16, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBGuest host Mike Glover joins us today for a Full Auto Friday round of rapid-fire Q and A. Due to our backgrounds, we are obviously experts in the field of relationships, so please join us as we drop knowledge bombs and hopefully help people from repeating our personal mistakes. 1. Your mom of your wife 2. How do you not bring home the stress from work 3. How to balance a hobby and a relationship 4. Advice for those entering the SOF community with significant others 5. Attributes to...
Episode 149 - Andy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 173 MBAndy Arrabito and Dan Cerrillo are both former Navy SEALs who have transitioned to the civilian and business world. Andy is the founder and CEO of Half Face Blades. HFB knives bring the soul of rugged, dependable, combat knives and tools to a variety of settings - from special operations tools for warriors, hunters, and backpackers, to knives for the kitchen and great American workers. Dan is the founder and owner of Spartan 7 Security, and Spartan 7 Adventures. Spartan 7 Adventure...
Full Auto Friday - Round 22
October 09, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBFull Auto Friday is for rapid-fire Q and A, topics selected by the listeners, five-minute time cap per answer. 1. Dealing with the loss of a close friend 2. Battle Belts and Body Armor 3. Are human Special Forces Operators needed 4. Do we limit ourselves by celebrating warriors over scientists/engineers 5. Why do I want to kill everyone in Guantanamo Bay Enjoy
Episode 148 - Margaret Thomson
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 3 hours - 312 MBMargaret Thomson is the author of “The World Looks Different Now,” a memoir about her oldest son, an active-duty soldier who committed suicide. Her book chronicles the grueling journey of grief, and hopefully, healing for those left behind. The book was amazing, the story is heartbreaking. Margaret is a journalist and television producer who’s reported on a variety of subjects, from Middle East politics to the British royal family. As a radio correspondent for ABC News, she was the f...
Full Auto Friday - Round 21
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBRapid Fire (sometimes) Q and A with questions being submitted from the listeners: 1. Is it better to focus on the "big" picture, or the small things you actually have an impact on? 2. Forgiveness 3. Has the media pushed a false narrative about police, what do I want to see from law enforcement. 4. I am never satisfied regardless of my accomplishments, what should I do? Enjoy Templar Medical
Episode 147 - Mike Glover
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 3 hours - 313 MBMike spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and deployed multiple times to combat theaters. He is an expert in Counter-Terrorism, security, and crisis management operations and is the host of the Fieldcraft Survival Podcast on iTunes, and Soundcloud. He is an avid outdoorsman, overland and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelors degree in Homeland Security ...
Full Auto Friday - Round 20
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBQ and A from the audience with a five-minute time cap (sometimes, actually not often.) To submit a question head over to clearedhotpodcast.com and click the contact button. 1. How to find your passion and purpose 2. When is self-defense ok 3. How do I tell my parents I want to be a SEAL 4. Elected officials.... Enjoy
Episode 146 - Nick Koahou
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 206 MBAs an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department, Koahou was one of the first responders on Dec. 2, 2015, when terrorists attacked the Inland Regional Center, killing 14 people and injuring 22 others. During a gun battle between police and the terrorists, Koahou left his position of cover to provide assistance to a fellow officer who was under heavy fire. Koahou sustained a bullet wound to his leg but continued to return fire at the suspects. After being treated for his injuries, Ko...
Full Auto Friday - Round 19
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBRapid Fire Q and A from the viewers and listeners of the podcast. I do my best to limit myself to five minutes, I am not always successful... 1. When is it time/how do I know I am ready to have a child 2. Functional fitness vs. show muscles 3. Joining the military in your 30's, what to expect 4. Suicide/Violent videos/Movies and their impact on children Enjoy Element Labs
Episode 145 - Suresh Madhaven - Part 2
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 169 MBIn an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand? Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community.
Full Auto Friday - Round 18 - Thoughts on 9/11
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBToday's episode focuses on 9/11, the impact it had on my personal life as well as the United States. My thoughts on where we are now, where I am concerned we are heading, the foundation of our rights and freedoms, and how incredibly fortunate we are.
Episode 144 - Suresh Madhaven Part 1
September 07, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 194 MBIn an age where it may seem impossible, how does a fatherless black man grow up to become a police officer, with multiple degrees, then move on to creating a successful company and worldwide brand? Enter Suresh Madhaven, who spent 13 years as a police officer before founding 221Btactical, an organization that specializes in developing equipment for the LEO/first responder community.