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Episode 413 - Walt Disney - The Most Feared Navy SEAL Instructor of All Time Oct 27, 2025

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A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mark returned after serving 13 years as SEAL, Medic, Sniper and Instructor in the US Navy SEALs at SEAL Team 3 in Coronado, California. He attended Friends University- Lenexa campus to earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Walt utilizes an attachment theoretical orientation, which is trauma-informed. Additionally, he is certified in EMDR and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy informed. Disney has been a trauma-informed provider for approximately 500 Veterans and First Responders to recover from PTSD through a holistic, community-based approach in various organizations.

Camp David: https://www.camp-david.org/

Disney Family Therapy: https://www.disneyfamilytherapy.com/

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Full Auto Friday - 10/24/2025 Oct 24, 2025

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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:

- Leadership when you are the newest member of the team

- The best practical jokes I have ever seen

- I was medically disqualified from service, then lied to get in. Should I be proud?

- Why miniature Dachshunds are the best dog

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Episode 412 - Dave Berke - From fighter pilot to fighting on the ground in Ramadi Oct 20, 2025

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Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and now a leadership instructor and speaker with Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Development Officer. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer, the senior staff pilot responsible for the conduct of the TOPGUN course.

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Full Auto Friday - 10/17/2025 Oct 17, 2025

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Nothing fancy today, just some traditional 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:

-Tandem Skydiving Fatality in Tennessee

-How to have hard conversations about money with your spouse?

-Why do I keep going back to the same woman?

-How do you manage problems you can't solve on your own?

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Episode 411 - Bill Thompson - Special Mission Units and Human Targeting Oct 13, 2025

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Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development for the Department of Defense. He founded Spartan Forge, an AI-driven hunting tool that applies military intelligence methods to enhance hunting effectiveness. Bill is a lifelong hunter dedicated to conservation and ethical practices, as well as an active supporter of the Boot Campaign, which aids veterans through health and wellness initiatives.

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Full Auto Friday - 10/10/2025 Oct 10, 2025

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Nothing fancy today, just some traditional 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 wife's anxiety about hiking in Grizzly bear country

-How do I approach disagreements and arguments with my wife

-Advice for law enforcement officers who don't agree with the actions they see from others in the profession.

-Situational Awareness and physical security advice for women working in remote areas

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Episode 410 - Brigham Buhler - Redefining Healthcare and Treatment Oct 06, 2025

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Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur transforming America's broken system. As founder of Ways2Well, owner of Revive Rx Pharmacy, and an investor in psychedelic research, he champions a model of care that prioritizes patients over profits through preventative medicine, transparency, and innovation. His work is guided by a few core convictions:

-Former insider's perspective: With deep experience navigating the corrupt systems of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), insurance companies, and the FDA, Brigham knows firsthand how the system is stacked against patients.

-Uncompromising advocate: He pushes to expose and dismantle the corporate capture of American healthcare.

-Bold truth-teller: He believes in revealing the realities of the insurance Ponzi scheme and providing practical ways to bypass outdated systems.

-Relentless reformer: He is dedicated to replacing a model that profits off sickness with one centered on health, longevity, and patient empowerment.

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Full Auto Friday - 10/03/2025 Oct 03, 2025

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Traditional Q and A to round out the week, answering only the most demanding questions facing our society, world, and likely species.

I did actually cover:

-How do I best advocate for my daughters

-What does the 160th SOAR regimen do

-Arming school teachers

-Keeping your world small

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Episode 409 - Austin Von Letkemann - Exposing the truth of military service through humor Sep 29, 2025

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Austin Von Letkemann, known as "MandatoryFunDay," 1st Lt. is currently a platoon leader assigned to Alpha Company, 303rd Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade. Von Letkemann creatively uses his free time to make parody videos that apprise the humor of day-to-day military operations, while simultaneously connecting civilians to the everyday life of a service member.

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Negligent Discharge Friday with Michael - 9/26/2025 Sep 26, 2025

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I never know where these episodes will lead us, mostly because young Michael is in charge, and half of the time, he shows up unprepared. I would love to say today was all laughs, but we covered a few heavy topics before moving to some lighter material.

-Michael's generation's response to the Charlie Kirk Murder

-Insurance companies developing Ai tools to assess patient risk and cost

-Michael's thoughts on the proper usage of claymores

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