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Episode 229 - Kegan Gill Apr 18, 2022

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Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound barrier as his plane was going down during a training exercise over the Atlantic Ocean. In the process of ejecting, Kegan sustained catastrophic injuries that literally ripped his limbs apart along with a severe traumatic brain injury.

His body landed in the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic with a protective wet suit that had been ripped to pieces. With his parachute still attached, and unable to move his arms, Kegan was continuously dunked into the freezing water for two hours before his rescue. Luckily, his hypothermic condition kept him from bleeding to death.

Kegan spent the following months focusing on his recovery, and despite his catastrophic injuries, was eventually able to score a perfect PFT and was able to return to flight duty.

Due to his traumatic brain injury, Kegan began to experience severe, but temporary, psychosis. After being rushed to the emergency room during a psychotic episode, Kegan was admitted to a VA Mental Health Facility. Kegan did not react well to pharmaceutical treatments, and in many ways, they made him feel worse. After explaining this to his caregivers, they treated him as a troublemaker and began doing things like keeping him up all night long by flashing a flashlight in his eyes every 15 minutes.

Kegan has since been seeking alternative treatments for his brain health. He found the Warrior Angels Foundation several months ago and is on the path to recovery through nutraceutical and hormonal interventions.

Full Auto Friday - Round 101 Apr 15, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. How do I write the vows for my upcoming wedding and not sound like a clown

2. Suicide, how do I move on

3. I am a giant of a man, can I still do jiu-jitsu

4. Why do I not feel afraid of death like other people

5. How do I keep my job from affecting my children

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Episode 228 - Scott DeFoe Apr 11, 2022

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Scott DeFoe is a retired Los Angeles Police Department Officer who began his career as a Special Agent for USCS assigned to a DEA TF in San Francisco. His last assignment was as a Sergeant at Special Weapons and Tactics. Throughout his career, he worked in Patrol, Vice, Gangs, Narcotics, and K9.

Post LEO service, Scott entered the world of executive protection/corporate security and eventually opened his own consulting company. Over the past 8 years, he has been retained on over 700 police practices/premises liability matters and testified as an expert in the use of deadly force, K9, pursuits, SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Barricaded Subjects, Protests, (Less Lethal Force-40mm. 37mm, Remington 870 BB Shotgun, Taser, Neck Restraints (Carotid/LVNR, Air Choke)Baton, and OC Spray). Scott has testified/qualified as an expert over 40 times in State and Federal Court. He has been retained on multiple high-profile cases, some involve him representing the Plaintiff who is suing LE, (George Floyd, Marcus Smith, Daniel Prude, Kelly Thomas, Danny Ray Thomas, and many more).

Full Auto Friday - Round 100 Apr 08, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. Military or LEO, I am at a career crossroads and don't know what choice to make

2. I am depressed and feel as if it is spiraling out of control

3. The joys of complex ambushes compared to linear ambushes

4. I just found out I am going to be a father, any advice

5. If you are about to be tortured, what is the move? Do you hold out, or give them all the "intel"

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Episode 227 - Matthew Cole Apr 04, 2022

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Matthew Cole is the author of Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6.

Matthew has covered national security since 2005 for U.S. television networks and print outlets. He has reported extensively on the CIA's post-9/11 transformation, including identifying and locating a secret CIA prison in Lithuania used to interrogate Al Qaeda detainees. Since 2005, Cole has traveled extensively in Afghanistan and Pakistan to cover conflict and investigate U.S. intelligence operations.

For six years, Cole worked as an investigative producer for ABC and NBC News. At each network, Cole broke several stories of global significance. Among the subjects he has reported on are Blackwater's covert work with the CIA and the Joint Special Operations Command; the Raymond Davis affair in Pakistan; the death of Osama bin Laden; missing Libyan surface-to-air missiles after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi; classified CIA documents related to its drone program; and a SEAL Team 6 raid in Somalia.

For NBC News, Cole worked closely with Glenn Greenwald to report stories based on documents leaked by Edward Snowden and secured the only American television interview with Snowden.

Full Auto Friday - Round 99 Apr 01, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. What advice and action steps should someone take who has damaged their professional reputation

2. My husband claims he is a "game-time player" when it comes to violence, how can I get him to actually train

3. My wife does not love me anymore and we have 4 kids, what should I do

4. Officer or Enlisted in the SEAL Teams, which is better and why

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Episode 226 - Jim Miller Mar 28, 2022

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Jim Miller is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the UFC lightweight division. He currently holds the record of most bouts in UFC history, most wins in UFC history, and most wins in the UFC lightweight division.

Prior to his career in mixed martial arts, Jim and his brother Dan worked in construction with their father. Since the spring of 2013 Miller has been suffering from Lyme disease, which doctors were slow to diagnose. However, since his diagnosis, Miller has been able to alleviate the symptoms of the disease by changing his nutrition plan.

Full Auto Friday - Round 98 with Jim Miller Mar 25, 2022

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Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week with guest host and UFC fighter Jim Miller.

We covered a variety of topics on this one, from professional fighting advice, favorite hunting snacks, what to look for in a BJJ gym, how to know when it is time to retire, favorite fights, favorite submissions, and much more.

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Episode 225 - Bill Anthes Mar 21, 2022

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Bill Anthes is a Special Forces veteran continuing his service as a therapist with a unique approach of using physical fitness to improve mental health.

Upon leaving the military to better serve his family, Bill founded BTWN The Ears, a coaching and experienced-based brand that provides training opportunities to build physical, mental, and emotional fitness for individuals and teams.

Bill and his wife, Karianne operate both a brick and mortar training facility in New Jersey as well as remote coaching with clients around the world.

https://www.btwntheears.com/

Full Auto Friday - Round 97 Mar 18, 2022

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Back by popular demand, Q and A with my father, Vaughn Stumpf

1. Favorite authors, characters, and villains

2. Favorite places to visit while in Australia

3. How do you forgive and let go of the past

4. How would you keep a high school senior on track after graduation

5. What is the most rewarding thing that has happened to you in your life that you did not expect

6. What was your parenting model to raise a son that became a SEAL

7. How do you know when it is time to cut ties with a family member