Endless Endeavor with Greg Anderson

In episode 12 I sit down with my best friend on earth, Dr Brian Scheele. We’ve been best friends since we were little kids and he’s recently been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian has worked as an emergency room physician for the last several years and was recently assigned to a hospital in Queens, NY where he was overwhelmed with corona virus patients. In a time where all the information regarding COVID seems to be politically motivated and agenda driven, I believe it is necessary for frontline workers to share their experiences and perspectives to help people have a clearer idea of what is taking place around the country. Please enjoy episode 12 of the Endless Endeavor podcast!   Connect with Brian on Instagram @brian.scheele Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com 

Episode 11 is a Q&A session with me (Greg). The entire reason the podcast platform has taken off is because people enjoy gathering information in long discussion format. In a world of media talking points and scrolling headlines, I believe people are enjoying hearing well thought out and articulated positions. As someone that is new to this industry, I believe it is important to stay connected to the people that enjoy listening to your ideas and perspectives. In this episode we talk about politics, policing, nutrition and of course Jiu Jitsu. This was my first Q&A and I plan on repeating this every ten episodes or so. Please enjoy episode 11 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast!   Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: www.moyabrand.com  www.curednutrition.com checkout code ENDLESS 

Today's episode takes Greg to Prescott, AZ where he sat down with the founder of Field Craft Survival and American Contingency, Mike Glover. Mike retired from the Army as a Sargent Major serving his entire career in various Special Operations Units. Now Mike's mission is teaching and training people of all backgrounds in combat preparedness and survival tactics and procedures. This podcast does a good job breaking down some basic fundamentals that people can start to employ immediately, to create a basic survival plan to keep themselves and their families safe during these tumultuous times our country is experiencing. This is a special bonus episode of Endless Endeavor as Greg did not want to have this episode sitting on the shelf waiting to be released as much of this information is believed to be time sensitive. Please enjoy!   Connect with Mike on Instagram @mike.a.glover Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com  www.curednutrition.com 

Episode 009 delves into the current climate of law enforcement with my good friend and 20 plus year veteran deputy Scott Wells. Scott and I discuss a conglomerate of topics ranging from what traits are necessary to be a quality police officer, systemic issues that plague the profession, use of force, leadership and perspectives regarding the current use of law enforcement in regards to enforcing Covid related executive orders. Scott has had a long and successful career where he held various positions including; patrol, homicide detective, head of department training and various other instructor and mentor roles. Please enjoy episode nine of the Endless Endeavor Podcast!   Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com 

Episode 8 looks into what it's like to be a parent of a special needs child. I’m joined by my good friend Chad Yougquist, who’s son Max has been diagnosed with autism. Chad goes into great detail regarding the challenges he and his wife Jamie have faced raising their son, and how he’s been able to overcome those challenges. Through all the ups and downs of this journey Chad has developed tools and honed a mindset that allows him to draw the conclusion that being a parent of a special needs child is actually a blessing, forcing him to become the best version of himself. Enjoy episode 8 of the Endless Endeavor!   Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com 

Episode 7 takes an in depth look at the world of Private Military Contractors (PMCs). After our time in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Toby Foulke (from episode 3) and I both spent the next 5 years on military contracts all over the world. In 2004 these contracts had ultimate autonomy, there was little oversight and it was up to us as a 16 man team to plan, coordinate and execute various missions with little to no support. This is a very misunderstood and often demonized industry. The truth is the overwhelming majority of men I served with on PMCs were patriots that seized an opportunity to serve their country and be financially compensated well simultaneously. Please enjoy episode 007 of the Endless Endeavor!   Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com 

Episode 6 takes you on a mental health journey which outlines some the issues that Greg and his teammates have faced regarding the transition from solider to civilian, PTSD and suicidal ideations. Nobody is immune to the clutches of depression and allowing trauma to manifest in negative ways.   Greg talks about some of his teammates that lost that battle and how he himself went through dark times after years of military service. There are keys to surviving the storm of depression and making it through to see the light once again.   Greg discusses some of the tools and methods that have helped him and his teammates, but most importantly encourages others to open up, share their story and embrace vulnerabilities.   Connect with Greg on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33 www.moyabrand.com 

Episode 5 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast takes us down to New Orleans, Louisiana where I sat down with the owners of USA Carry and Concealed Nation; Luke McCoy and Brandon Curtis. We discussed all kinds of topics from concealed pistol carry, combat preparedness, fitness and health and of course jiu jitsu! Originally I was going to do an episode of their podcast and then we were going to record a separate episode for my podcast, but after the first take for their show it just felt “right". We touched on lots of topics and since their show is aired live we also took a few questions from listeners. After the show we all agreed that our first recording should be used for both Podcasts. I was also joined by my coach, multiple time jiu jitsu world champion Joao Assis who’s the owner of Electric Jiu Jitsu in Hunting Beach CA, and my good friend Greg Lapin who owns Vida Jiu Jitsu in Mandeville, Louisiana and is one of the best tactical firearms instructors you’re ever gonna meet.   Connect with me on Instagram @granderson33   Episode resources: https://www.usacarry.com 1st Phorm https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=granderson33

This episode features a former co-worker of mine from when I worked within federal law enforcement. Travis was been with the feds for over 10 years and brings a ton of experience and perspectives regarding the current state of our country. He is currently assigned to a team that responds nationally and his duties have taken him all over the country from DC to Portland addressing the violence and destruction. He has had a front row seat to these events and seen everything from legitimate protesters to paid agitators. Travis has witnessed officers attacked with hammers, bricks, and numerous other items and feels the media’s narrative of officer’s involvement is both unfair and inaccurate. Please enjoy Episode 4 of the Endless Endeavor.   Connect with me on Instagram @granderson33

Join me and my guest, Tobin Foulke, as we go over our four-year experience in the Ranger Regiment. We grew up together as privates, became sergeants, and were even deployed together numerous times. If you’re aspiring to follow that path in the future, you can listen to this and have a better understanding of what it looks like. If not, you can still enjoy our conversation and realize that it’s not always the same as it’s shown on TV!   Tobin and I begin with our different starting points. If you can remember in episode one, I chose to go to the Ranger Regiment as a big challenge to take. Tobin, on the other hand, was inspired by seeing Rangers in the books he read. Some people would probably say that their time in the Ranger battalion was a miserable experience, but for us, all things considered, we thrived there. It was one of the most formative years of our lives.   One of the two things that make good Rangers is the inability to quit. Just going into basic training, there was already a bit of culture shock. You get smoked out and screamed at on the regular! In our experience, there were no cellphones at the time, and everybody only got five minutes per week to call home and catch up. The detachment from all the drama back home was one of the critical components that transformed us from snot-nosed kids to soldiers. But heading to the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) was on another level - three weeks of hell, being told how worthless you are, carrying logs over your head, and sleeping only for two hours a day! This intense beating really weeds out who were going to be the top performers fit for the Ranger Regiment and the others who’ll be sent to other units. The Ranger Regiment is better than regular infantry units because it’s a voluntary decision to go above and beyond what everybody else went through just to show up. Your non-performers are gone. You’re left with people that want to be there and work hard to stay there.    That’s just the tip of the iceberg! Make sure to listen to the full episode on Endless Endeavor and hear about our stories! One of us almost lost their spot in the Regiment just for sneaking out peanut butter and jelly crackers then had to restart Ranger School from day one (yes, Ranger School is different from the Ranger Regiment!). And of course, don’t miss out on our deployment stories in Afghanistan and other times down range.   Outline of the Episode: [01:25] Asking an eighteen-year-old to decide a path to follow for the rest of his life. [07:29] Not wanting to quit and understanding how to work in a team dynamic. [15:00] Getting enlisted and facing the reality of things. [22:15] Zero weeks and thinking that people weren’t as bad. You only have five minutes a week to call home and catch up! [31:43] Seeing a Ranger for the first time and running after a truck for an unknown distance and time. [34:19] The Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP). Doing nothing but hard, physical tasks for 22 hours a day. [39:54] Having a healthy sense of shame and brining the military mindset into the civilian world. [44:03] Graduating RIP and getting into the Ranger Regiment. What’s great about being in the Ranger battalion? [54:37] Ranger Regiment and Ranger School. They are two different things! [01:03:52] Dreaming about food when you’re in Ranger school. [01:06:10] The road to redemption after an integrity issue and almost getting recycled unnecessarily. [01:12:23] Getting delirious in the mountains. [01:15:17] Being deployed to Amman, Jordan, after 911 and getting fired up to deploy. [01:20:31] The first deployment to Afghanistan. Waiting for something bad to happen. Riding on a helicopter that’s likely to be shot down. [01:45:48] Leaving the Ranger Regiment. Being a follower or a teammate is not derogatory. Do you best, and get recognized!   Resources: Eyes of the Eagle: F Company LRPs in Vietnam Six Silent Men: 101st LRP/Rangers Dan Crenshaw Adam Carolla Jocko Willink   Connect with Tobin Foulke! Tobin Foulke   Connect with Greg Anderson! Instagram