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Episode 254 - Jeb Corliss Oct 10, 2022

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In 20 + years, Jeb Corliss has made more than 2,000 jumps, from the likes of the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Falls in Venezuela, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and into a half-mile deep cave in China. He hasn't simply leapt off and pulled his parachute, though. To add an extra layer of challenge, push the bounds of his ability, and further slice the razor slim margin for error, he has performed acrobatic maneuvers – twists, somersaults, and gainers – during freefall.

More recently he discovered the thrills and challenges of BASE-jumping with wingsuits, flying along some of the most stunning and dangerous mountain terrain. In the nearest approximation of human flight yet, wingsuits (which are more flying squirrel than bird or plane) allow the best pilots to trace the contours of cliffs, ridges, and mountainsides at high speed. All of which makes for an incredible spectacle: In July 2011, Corliss flew feet from the ground in the Swiss Alps, an event captured on camera and broadcast on ABC's 20/20. Two months later, in September, Corliss swooped through an arch in the side of China's iconic Tianmen Mountain, in front of a live television audience of millions.

Corliss's stunts and his unyielding approach to life never fail to fascinate. He has been the subject of profiles published in The New York Times, Outside, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Air & Space, Men's Journal and Rolling Stone. He has been featured on television in the United States and abroad, including 60 Minutes in Australia, ESPN's E:60, Real Sports on HBO, Today, The Colbert Report, Good Morning America and Conan. Corliss has been featured in popular BASE documentaries such as A Year in the Life, Journey to the Center, Fearless, The Human Bird, Heavens Gate and The Flying Dagger to name a few. He also hosted the first season of Stunt Junkies on The Discovery Channel and was a technical advisor on the remake of Point Break. When he is not traveling the world, Corliss lives in Vista, California.

Full Auto Friday - Round 126 Oct 07, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. Everyday Carry (EDC) and the shame associated with fanny packs

2. I bombed an interview and now am struggling with confidence and depression

3. I don't want to work for someone else anymore, I need to do my own thing. Any advice

4. A small but profane rant on using children as your sounding board and therapist

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Episode 253 - Alan Mack Oct 03, 2022

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Alan C. Mack joined the Army upon graduating High School. His desire to see the world as a US Army helicopter mechanic took him to the Republic of Korea, West Texas, and the Federal Republic of Germany before attending Warrant Officer flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The nearly year-long flight school yielded a UH-1H, Huey, and CH-47D, Chinook, aircraft qualification before his first pilot assignment in Savannah, Georgia. He arrived in time to progress with his new unit as a copilot in Operation Desert Shield. Then, several months later, he flew combat missions in the lead aircraft penetrating deep into Iraq.

Upon his return to the United States, he quickly achieved the status of Pilot-in-command and eventually assumed the coveted role of Night Vision Goggle Unit Trainer. The NVG UT position is a precursor to flying as an Instructor Pilot (IP). Another assignment to the Republic of Korea was in store for Alan before attending the CH-47 Instructor Pilot course at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

The call to adventure was persuasive, drawing Alan into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot, where he served for nearly 17 years at the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (TF-160th). He carried in the Horse Soldiers in 2001, Navy SEAL Neil Roberts fell from his helicopter when he was shot down during Operation Anaconda, he was the overall flight lead for Operation Earned Respect (the recovery of fallen from Operation Redwings, and the rescue of Marcus Luttrel), among many other missions.

CW5 Alan C. Mack is a Master Aviator with more than 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 hours were flown with Night Vision Goggles.

Alan C. Mack's awards include • Legion of Merit • 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses • 3 Bronze Star Medals • 3 Meritorious Service Medals • 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award.

Full Auto Friday - Round 125 Sep 30, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. Should I develop empathy for miserable and unhealthy people

2. My wife is a teacher and does not deserve the treatment she receives, when should I tell her enough is enough

3. My girlfriend's mom won't stop talking shit about me, what should I do

4. Thoughts on motorcycle safety courses and riding in general

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Episode 252 - Greg Anderson Sep 26, 2022

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Greg Anderson was a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He posted an 8-minute video to his personal Instagram page in which he called for his fellow Law Enforcement Officers to consider the impacts of their actions on public trust, and the legality/constitutionality of enforcing strict pandemic/quarantine measures, an act for which he was eventually terminated.

Greg is a veteran of the United States Army where he served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Post military he worked overseas as a contractor for Triple Canopy before joining the US Marshal Service, then as a Police Officer in Los Angeles, and eventually as an officer at the Port of Seattle in Washington. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and the owner of Electric Jiu Jitsu North in Lake Stevens.

Full Auto Friday - Round 124 Sep 23, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. I am surrounded by family that is incredibly judgemental, how do I deal with this and the feeling that I now have to prove everyone wrong

2. Have you ever felt yourself seeking validation from others, and if so, how did you deal with it

3. Andrew Tate is ruining my friend

4. Concealed carry, stopping power, ammunition considerations, finding reputable training

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Episode 251 - Travis Gribble Sep 19, 2022

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Travis Gribble retired in February of 2022 after 23 years in law enforcement. For half of his career, he worked in Michigan for a small Sheriff's Department, and then the other half was in Mesa, Arizona. Travis served in a SWAT capacity for a total of 16 years with 9 of those years being full-time SWAT in Mesa. In 2016, after being on the Mesa full-time team and being an Assistant Team Leader, Travis made the decision to test for Sergeant. The first step after the test finalization is what Mesa calls the "Step" program, a training program officers must complete before being officially promoted. In simple terms, it's really a ride-along with a senior Sergeant who shows you the ropes. The start of Travis's training began in January of 2016, working the day shift. His very first call out of the station, on his very first training day, was the call that changed his life. The next five years were hell and ultimately led to Travis seeking his retirement, after getting the help he needed.

Full Auto Friday - Round 123 Sep 16, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. My father, suicide, gatekeeping information from other family members, being unable to escape what I saw

2. I ran from an active shooter and now I feel like a pussy

3. How do you reassure your family about the possibility of death in dangerous occupations

4. My wife and I are worried about the risk to your high school son if he plays football

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Episode 250 - Sara Wilkinson Sep 12, 2022

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Sara Wilkinson is a mother, small business owner, suicide prevention advocate, and the widow of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson.

SCPO Chad Wilkinson was born into the Navy. Both his uncle and father were SEALs (before his dad became a Marine One helicopter pilot). After a year at UCF, Chad enlisted in the Navy and successfully completed BUD/S. After three deployments with SEAL Team Eight, Chad left service for almost three years. He re-rejoined and was selected to screen for SEAL Team Six out of VA Beach. Chad served for 21 years, deploying to combat zones around the globe. Chad was on active duty in Virginia Beach when he died by suicide on October 29, 2018.

Sara talks very openly about the unique dynamics required to survive and thrive while married to an active duty Special Operations soldier, as well as the terrible toll that it can take on tier one operators. She talks through the "what ifs" and all the looking back she has done to see if there were signs of Chad's unseen injuries which ultimately led to his death.

Full Auto Friday - Round 122 Sep 09, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. How do I protect my body (required by my occupation) and not sound like a douche when advocating for who I want to roll with and who I do not at a new jiu jitsu school

2. My wife is a stay at home mom and I work full time with 1000+ hours per year to make ends meet, how do I change this dynamic before I become overly resentful

3. My wife doesn't want a gun in the house but I want to be able to protect our family, what should I do

4. How do you maintain your humility

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