Cleared Hot
It 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
Episodes
In this episode I answer two listener-submitted questions that couldn't be more different. The first is a deep dive into immigration enforcement and the recent ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. I break down what authorities ICE agents actually have (and don't have), what likely happened tactically, and why this issue continues to expose just how divided the country is. No hot takes—just context, law, and reality as I see it.
Th...
In this episode, I sit down with former federal employee and rural Colorado Fire Chief Erik Holt, who says his career ended after he reported what he believed to be clear evidence of election misconduct.
After nearly two decades in federal service, he accepted a Fire Chief position in a small rural district, rebuilding the department from the ground up. Within a year, it grew from five personnel to more than sixty trained firefight...
Young Michael dove deep on his internet research for this Friday. We spent an hour discussing a variety of topics, and as usual, he did not disappoint:
-Venezuela
-How lethal are JSOC elements?
-Will the US take Greenland?
-The unstoppable rise of Ai photos
-Grok undressing everyone
And much more......
Enjoy-
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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 ...
Episode 423 -Dan Crenshaw - Insider trading, Public Threats, Silencing Speech, and Questioning Faith
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...
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 preda...
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 ho...
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 SEA...
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
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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...
Today is a traditional Q & A episode, answering listerner-submitted questions.
For those wondering how to submit a question, just shoot me an email: andystumpf212@gmail.com
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!
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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 Magaz...
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......
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Aaron is an independent political candidate running for the US House seat in the WA-05 congressional district. Aaron has dedicated nearly 22 years of service to the United States, including combat leadership, foreign affairs, and diplomatic work at a U.S. Embassy. His military career taught him the value of service, teamwork, and accountability — principles he now brings home to Eastern Washington.
Aaron has deep local ties. He s...
As requested, a family get-together for this Friday's episode, with my wife, Leah, and my father, Vaughn. We solicited for questions and answered as many as we could:
-Family holiday traditions
-Why Andy is sane, and why Vaughn is crazy
-Children
-Experiences growing up
-Jiu-Jitsu in Costa Rica
Enjoy!
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As a Navy SEAL, therapist, paramedic, and firefighter, he's lived at the extremes of chaos and control—from overseas deployments to firefighting, from decorated service to deep meth addiction. His rock-bottom moment came when the pull of meth nearly prevented him from saving his young son during a public health crisis—a crisis that forced him to confront the war within. Dr. Tony Dice is now the CEO of Bishop & Dice Defense LLC, emp...
Today is a traditional Q & A episode, answering listerner-submitted questions.
For those wondering how to submit a question, just shoot me an email: andystumpf212@gmail.com
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 unwillin...
Episode 416 - Dan Ellis - The journey to rebuild after losing the brand he spent a lifetime building
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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