
Black Rifle Coffee Podcast
Evan Hafer and Mat Best lead the charge with a revolving cast of co-hosts including Jarred Taylor, Mike Glover, Kevin Reeves, and more.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 7min
#341 - Jarred Taylor: Aliens are shy?
This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is none other than Jarred Taylor. From Air Force TACP to founding member of BRCC, Jarred has been behind some of the most iconic moments in military media and veteran storytelling. He joins Logan Stark for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from psychological warfare and sniper legends to aliens, pyramids, and how AI is changing everything.
It’s equal parts hilarious, wild, and unexpectedly insightful. Buckle up, this is Jarred Taylor at his finest.

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 31min
#340 - Evan Hafer: A Good Plan Violently Executed
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Evan Hafer for a deep dive into all things coffee, courage, and the human condition. From fourth-wave fermentation and brewing tips to the psychology of fear and fatherhood, this conversation covers it all. Evan breaks down why strong coffee isn’t just about caffeine, why archery teaches more than marksmanship, and how doing hard things might just be the key to a fulfilled life.
This one’s a ride—from roasting beans to rafting the Grand Canyon. You don’t want to miss it!

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 15min
#339 - Jim Miller: The Most Winningest UFC Fighter Of All Time
This week’s guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is none other than Jim Miller, the most winningest fighter in UFC history. With 27 wins and counting, Jim has been a staple of the UFC since 2008. He sits down with Logan Stark just six weeks out from UFC 300 to talk about his legendary career, evolving as a fighter into his 40s, balancing life and fatherhood, and why the grind never stops. From the Octagon to the outdoors and everything in between, this is a raw and real conversation with one of the toughest guys to ever do it.

Mar 26, 2025 • 2h 23min
#338 - Black Dragon: Fox Company’s Untold WWII Story
This week's guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is Steve McCloud, author of “Black Dragon”, an in-depth account of the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines during the Pacific Campaign in WWII. Steve joins Logan Stark to talk about the incredible journey of these Marines, including the pivotal role they played at Iwo Jima, the incredible story of leadership and sacrifice, and the decade-long research journey Steve undertook to piece together this powerful narrative. Don’t miss this fascinating look into history, leadership, and the enduring spirit of the Marine Corps.
Host:
Find more about Logan Stark on socials @loganstark
Guests:
Steve McCloud: Founder of Trident Leadership, Author of Black Dragon
For information on PMEs, battlefield leadership experiences, or the 80th Anniversary Pacific Tour, visit TridentLeadership.com
Visit their website: www.tridentleadership.com
And check out their book: “Black Dragon: The Experience of a Marine Rifle Company in the Central Pacific”
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Dragon-Experience-Williams-Ford-University/dp/1648430171

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 51min
#337 - Brandon Young & Blayne Smith: "From the Battlefield to Business"
We’re back! Marty Skovlund sits down with Brandon Young and Blayne Smith on this week’s Black Rifle Coffee Podcast for a conversation packed with stories of leadership, perseverance, and transition. Both Brandon and Blayne bring decades of experience from their time in the military—Brandon as an Army Ranger and Blayne as a Green Beret.
From their service during some of the most intense years of modern warfare to navigating careers in business and leadership development, this episode dives deep into what it means to lead, adapt, and keep pushing forward. Whether it's combat, sales, or building a team, the same principles apply.
Don't miss this one! It’s got everything from Ranger stories to the hard truths about transitioning out of the military and finding new purpose. Grab a cup of coffee and tune in!
Host:
Find more about Marty Skovlund on socials @martythewriter
And check out his book: “Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War” https://a.co/d/ijYqfR3
Guests:
Find more about Brandon Young & Blayne Smith on socials:
@blayneps
@Brandon.young14
@Appliedleadershippartners
Visit their website: www.appliedleadershippartners.com
And check out their book: “Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow Through Adversity. Win Together.” https://a.co/d/3rwqeVA

Mar 12, 2025 • 47min
#336 - From Royal Marines Commandos to Filmmakers
Join Logan Stark, a Marine Sniper with real-world combat experience, as he sits down with Royal Marine Commandos who traded in their rifles for cameras to bring their extraordinary military journeys to life on the big screen for their film Sunray: Fallen Soldier.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 43min
#335 - John Nores - Combating the Cartel on US Soil
This weeks guest on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is John Nores. John became a game warden for the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife in 1992. In 2005 he was promoted to Lieutenant. He has investigated and fought environmental crime and wildlife destruction for the past 28 years. He co-developed the CDFW's first comprehensive wilderness spec ops tactical unit and sniper element to combat the destructive marijuana cartels.
Find more about John on socials @johnnores
His website www.johnnores.com
And check out his book Hidden War https://a.co/d/bOtBRhw

Feb 19, 2025 • 51min
#334 - Truett Hanes - Breaking World Records
BRCC Podcast is back! Fresh off of his world recording breaking pull-ups in 24 hours. Truett Hanes stops in to the BRCC studio to talk with Logan Stark. From reaching your goals, working hard, and doing whatever it takes. You don't want to miss out on the first episode of 2025!
Follow Truett on social media @just_truett

Dec 18, 2024 • 53min
#333 - From Special Forces to CEO - Q/A with Evan Hafer
This week Evan is answering your most asked questions! From integrating from military service to starting a business, his favorite podcast guests, and more!

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 26min
#332 - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf is back!
Everyone's favorite SEAL is back this week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. From the most elite counterterrorism unit in the military to Evan's podcast studio this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
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