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Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Should the military change/modify its standards in order to be a viable option for more recruits 2. How did you handle the pressure of being a new guy, and what did you look for in "new guys" when you were in a leadership position 3. When should I start seeing a counselor 4. How can I motivate people to make positive changes in their lives without being an asshole 5. How did you manage ear protection while overseas/hunting Enjoy

Hollie McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas. Her globally-spanned coverage, in the form of thousands of print articles and essays, has included exclusive and detailed interviews with numerous captured terrorists, as well as high-ranking government, military, and intelligence officials and leaders from all sides. She has spent considerable time embedded with US and foreign troops, conducted extensive interviews with survivors of torture, sex slavery, and forced child jihadist training, refugees, and internally displaced people to communicate the complexities of such catastrophes and war crimes on local populations. Hollie's columns have additionally been featured in the Wall Street Journal and her writings referenced in innumerable mainstream publications and academic journals. Additionally, she has won numerous foreign press and humanitarian awards. She is acclaimed by her peers as one of the most diligent reports in her field. Qalo Babbel LMNT Better Help

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. How do I balance my hatred for war with my appreciation and reverence for soldiers 2. I spend too much time thinking of/worrying about my sons' death, how can I stop thinking about these things 3. Can you be friends with people you are charged with leading 4. I am a terrible procrastinator, any advice or tips 5. What did you look for in a good BUD/s student and what makes a good Team guy Enjoy

Josh grew up in Lincoln, Montana on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. At the age of 11 Josh's baseball coach, Rick Dunkerley began teaching him how to make knives. About a year later, Josh began putting a shop together at his home, and at the age of 12 he joined the American Bladesmith Society. Over the next few years, Josh began forging and honing his craft. At 15 years old, Josh passed the Journeyman bladesmith test in Atlanta, Georgia at the Blade Show. Josh became the youngest bladesmith to ever pass this test. The Journeyman test is a two part process. A test blade must be forged and heat treated with the capabilities to chop a 1" rope in half, 2- 2x4's in half and then still shave hair. Once the cutting tests are done the blade must be able to bend 90 degrees in a vise without breaking. After passing the performance test the maker must present 5 knives to a panel of Mastersmith Judges. Each knife is examined closely to ensure the knife is made to the highest standard of craftsmanship. Josh continued to work on his craft and at the age of 19 he earned his Master Smith rating from the American Bladesmith Society. Josh was the youngest bladesmith to ever pass the Master Smith test. In 2002 Josh moved to Frenchtown, Montana where he now calls home. Josh and his wife Jessica live on a beautiful piece of property near the Clark Fork River where they own and operate the Montana Knife Company. Feals Allform Magic Spoon Headspace Acre Gold

Rapid-fire Q and A submitted from the listeners! A variety of topics with a five-minute time cap per answer, sometimes. 1. Is it worth pursuing a career that takes from me the things I value the most 2. How do you prepare for the death of a loved one 3. Do you think you could have done your previous job without the ability to "stuff your feelings down" 4. My dad is crazy, how do I have a healthy relationship with him 5. How to know when it is time to hang up the spurs Enjoy

Jeff Depatie served with Joint Task Force 2 as a sniper/assaulter. JTF2 is known as Canada's "Jewel in the Crown" of special operations and they hold the current record for the longest confirmed kill at an amazing 3,540 meters. Jeff has spent years of his life in deserts, jungles, extreme cold, and other hardly inhabitable geographies. He has been a student and a seeker of adventure and human possibility. After leaving the military, Jeff created a company called The Special Forces Experience, which is a highly tailored process designed for men who have achieved their own version of excellence but want to know how far they can really push their limits. Ten Thousand HelloFresh Better Help Acre Gold

It's hard to believe that it has been 1 year of Friday Q and A sessions. To celebrate I open with reading some of the worst reviews of my podcast, and providing some feedback to the reviewers. Then, of course, it is time for listener submitted Q and A. 1. Should I have a minimum number of extra-curricular activities for my kids 2. Do you think that BJJ is good for kids, why? 3. I have a friend that drinks too much, but is a high performer. How can I help him and balance being both supportive and loyal 4. How did you make peace with your mother's death 5. Why are you agnostic Enjoy

Mike 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. Mike is an avid outdoorsman, overland, traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security and resides in Utah, where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Helix Sleep Athletic Greens Magic Spoon Acre Gold

You know the deal, rapid-fire Q and A submitted by the listeners. My co-host today is the senior member of the Stumpf clan, my dad. 1. Biggest hopes and fears for your children 2. How to find the balance between providing guidance and allowing children to find their own way 3. How did you keep your emotions in check while your son was deployed overseas 4. Noticeable cultural, political, or socio-economical differences between today and the era you grew up in 5. What would you do with your life if you could go back to being 25 but you were guaranteed to live to your current age 6. How did your dad move on after losing your mom to cancer 7. What part of fatherhood has been the most challenging 8. Is it possible to find happiness again after loss Enjoy

Eddie Gallagher is a retired Navy SEAL. He received national attention when he was charged with war crimes in September of 2018, and subsequently acquitted in July of 2019. Eddie served for 20 years and completed 8 deployments, including tours to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Audible Better Help Acre Gold