The Official Navy SEAL and SWCC Podcast

The Official Navy SEAL and SWCC Podcast

We bring you the experts, the insiders, the real SEAL and SWCC operators that live the dream. You’ll learn the insider tips of special warfare training, fitness, motivation, mental toughness, and the application process. The Only Day Was Yesterday is the official U.S. government Navy SEAL and SWCC podcast. The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday is not only the name of our Official Navy SEAL and SWCC podcast, it’s a meme that means everything at Naval Special Warfare.

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September 9, 2024 31 mins

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This summer was marked by changes in the preliminary selection program. Tune in to find out more.

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SEALs at “The Yard” tell us the ins and outs of how midshipmen earn their chance to attend SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection. First stop: the challenging Naval Academy Screener. Get ready to pull an all-nighter…

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How to train and apply to become a Navy SEAL or SWCC: https://www.sealswcc.com

We spoke with a Navy SEAL about his experience as a close combat instructor and career in professional mixed martial arts. Spoiler: both occupations have something to learn from each other.

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How to train and apply to become a Navy SEAL or SWCC: https://www.sealswcc.com

A SWCC master chief explains how he rose from the ranks of a regular seaman to earn the pin that defined his exciting life in Naval Special Warfare.

#NSW; #SWCC; #Navy; #fastboats

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How to train and apply to become a Navy SEAL or SWCC: https://www.sealswcc.com

We have a candid discussion with a junior SEAL officer about the Teams, the realities of training, and why he chose to put aside an easier life and become an elite warrior.



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Welcome to 'The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday', the official Navy SEAL podcast. I'm your host, Scott Williams and with me today is Andrew Dow, who is a retired SEAL and runs the SEAL Officer Selection and Assessment Program at Naval Special Warfare. And also Mr. Rod Olsen, who is well, let me tell you a little bit about Mr. Rod Olson because he has quite a background. He is the CEO of Coaches of Excellence Institute and Coac...

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How to train and apply to become a Navy SEAL or SWCC: https://www.sealswcc.com

We dig into the mailbag and explain how SOAS works – everything from preparing for the cold ocean to (not) being the Gray Man.

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Time to await fate. The trial of SOAS is over and now the SEAL candidates are chosen. Learn what goes into the process of selecting the winners.

Scott (Host)  
Welcome to another edition of ‘The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday’. I'm your host, Scott Williams, and today we're going to be talking SOAS. We have our SOAS representative, retired SEAL Lieutenant, Andrew Dow. And Andrew we've covered this now, three times. ...

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It’s no picnic for SEAL Officer candidates. Hear what it’s like as we take you to the obstacle course and watch the candidates learn to overcome mental and physical challenges.

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You can’t fake it to make it. We tell you how to navigate the application process and what you need on your resume.


Scott Williams:  

Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Only Easy Day Was Yesterday. I'm your host, Scott Williams, and today we have Andrew Dow with us to discuss the topic of SOAS. This is Part 2 in our series. In the first part, we talked about what SOAS is, and Andrew explained that...

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Introduction: Life is about constant evolution. Always better today than we were yesterday. 

Scott: Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday. 
I’m your host Scott Williams and today I have with me Andrew Dow who is going to school us on the topic of, what we call around here, SOAS. What is SOAS, Andrew?

Andrew: Thanks Scott. So, thanks for having me. It is al...

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SEAL/SWCC Podcast 2022 

Episode 42  

Title: How do I become a SEAL Officer? 

Subtitle: The How-To guide for candidates 

Description: We dive into the mailbag and answer your questions about SEAL Officer programs with our guest, Andrew Dow.  

  

(Host) Scott: Welcome to The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday, the official Navy SEAL and SWCC podcast. I'm Scott Williams, your host, and today we have with us, Andrew Dow, who's a retired SE...

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Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com 



Swimming is an essential skill for Naval Special Warfare operators, both SEAL and SWCC. We spoke with a BUD/S instructor who teaches SEAL candidates how to become proficient in basic and advanced techniques.

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By: Naval Special Warfare 
Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com 

How do you get your cardio workout if you can't go outside? Our fitness team explores the options in our latest podcast episode.

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By: Naval Special Warfare 
Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com



Some like it HOT and some do NOT. Whether you are training in the desert, the mountains, the icy tundra or somewhere in between, it takes forethought and planning to do it right. Listen as our expert explains what to do.

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By: Naval Special Warfare 
Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com 

Job, school, family life or personal time…who has time to train? Our expert explains how to make the time.

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By: Naval Special Warfare 
Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com 

It’s easy to admire a big chest and arms, but these often-neglected muscle groups are critical to getting you through NSW training.

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By: Naval Special Warfare
Learn about SEAL or SWCC training: https://www.sealswcc.com

Run in boots? Run barefoot? Our Fitness 2020 series continues with a focus on how to select the best shoe for run training.
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Fitness trends come and go, but Naval Special Warfare training is Old School. Is your new fitness program helping or hampering your future?
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Too fat? Too thin? Who knows? We do! Our performance dietician tells us how to get your body right for special warfare training.
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