Cleared Hot Episode 199 - Evan Hafer

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee. Prior to his current role he spent twenty years serving this country, first as a Special Forces soldier (Green Beret), then as a contractor for the Central Intelligence Agency, completing multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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[@plunger110]

Loved Evan's epic rant on Afghanistan, he's the best at laying it down like it is!!!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@ucfkid67 cool story bro

[@manga3040]

@@ucfkid67 Kid does not like his coffee so automatically he is right about everything. Lol

[@RocksNRuts4]

@@ucfkid67 how so? im open to hear why....but i feel he's 100% spot on!! you cant play games, be corrupt, support ppl who support terrorists n harbour them and cant pussyfoot around! extreme violence is the key to winning and ending warS!

[@1346crecy]

As a Brit may I say this is by far the best analysis I have heard anywhere about Afganistan. You will never see a full and frank discussion like this on main stream media. Gentlemen thank you for your insight. May I also add, an insight derived from real experience on the ground.

[@bubbaballer88]

Glad to see a Brit who is a true ally. I feared too many of them had gone woke (much like many of the idiots in this country). I agree with your assessment; you'll never hear the media speak truthfully about the failures of planning and execution in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. We still don't know (and won't for some time) the fallout of this horrific and apathetic policy blunder. Cheers, mate!

[@1346crecy]

@@bubbaballer88 Most of us think like this to be honest mate.

[@daveoliver3515]

0:00- wild alaskan hunting 1:30- Allform Sofas 2:50- Athletic Greens 3:50- Magic Spoon 5:30- Intro to Evan and start of podcast 7:00- JT’s shitty logos 9:00- Evan’s alaskan bear and Jocko wears Sitka all the time lol, and he turned 50 yesterday holy shit 11:30- evan’s new hunting setup, fixed broadhead arrows and penetration 17:00- Trevor Thompson and Logan Stark got an Elk and andy is pissed 17:00- Trevor’s Return to Monke philosophy 17:30- Andy’s heartbreaking story about his bull he shot and the head falling 22:40- I forgot I had a serious scheduling conflict halfway thru BUDS and had to leave 28:30- Evan’s bear hunt and Barklow’s frustration when hunting 37:00- More on Evan’s bear hunt in Alaska 56:00- Idaho geography explained by Evan and new BRCC shops 1:01:00- Jocko’s new fiction audiobook 1:03:50- Evan’s 2022 carrot 1:08:00- Evan’s podcast name change, and new things with BRCC 1:10:00- Afghanistan and the Afghan Commandos Evan knows, their thoughts on Afghanistan 1:12:40- 2010 story from Evan about a conversation with headshead people at CIA, told them AFG would collapse like a dying star, and Evan’s thoughts on how to solve the problem 1:16:40- Pakistan, Iran, China, Russia, Pakistani ISI (their intel service) 1:25:30- The Hamid Karzai Administration’s corruption.. and for those that have not seen this, this is a cool photo of Karzai with the man himself, while he was doing PSD work with DG in 2002- www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/comments/jtu98w/former_devgru_gold_squadron_operator_andy_stumpf/ 1:26:00- Most of the Pentagon/intelligence community/SOF does not respect the state department due to their incompetence 1:26:20- Democracy in Afghanistan and the TB’s views on women 1:31:00- bacha bazi, Chai Boys in AFG 1:33:20- Why we don’t go with the nuclear option- China makes cheap tennis shoes for us. We like to use their money. 1:34:00- In 2001-2005, it was straight DA and it turned more into nation building after 2005 or so 1:35:20- Evan story about finding a field of hundreds of uparmoured Humvees, and digging into the corruption and embezzlement 1:40:30- The withdrawal from AFG 1:43:20- The veteran efforts to evacuate from Kabul 1:44:20- 20 years since 9/11… how does Evan feel about the service he dedicated to the country looking back?, and China/Iran/Russia etc 1:49:20- Would you do it all again? 1:52:20- Where was Evan on 9/11? and Andy’s 9/11 memory 1:57:30- Their first deployments to the Middle East 1:58:30- scud missiles- Evan’s memory/story, and his team arranged the first meeting between muqtada al sadr and the NATO forces, in Najaf 2:03:20- Closing thoughts by Evan on the veteran community

[@ARuiz1004]

@Dave Oliver, awesome work Sir! The OG Nguyen would be proud!! Thank you for your service. Lol

[@JuanRuiz-ji6ug]

Yeah, thank you for your service 😆

[@KJ-xn7yc]

your the real MVP

[@zibabird]

As always, thanks a million for the time stamps.

[@lindabergman3127]

@@ARuiz1004 agreed 💯 also idk if you r aware that Former sec def Leon peonetta admitting that he was with General Milly on 2 calls to China conspiring to overthrow our duly elected President Donald Trump and the USA govmt.video was on Twitter yesterday evening and no media's talking about that 🧐 Also all veterans n active duty military need to watch ASAP what's happening behind the scenes Now! Retired Major n dea spec ops guy.posted video Saturday titled Dangle Milley, Saturday sniper's, ways military can comply with vax( and not take it) lots of military lawsuits happening now.revolution already happening behind the scenes.taliban was sent into USA

[@user-tj8ys4ic8w]

Ahh finally, a podcast with the Founder of Black Rifle Coffee, and some guy named Evan

[@MartyCantrell]

lol Yes! What I was going to post. :D

[@scottt5181]

I’m surprised the didn’t talk about where Andy got the inspiration for the company but then again Evan is the guest 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RocksNRuts4]

@@scottt5181 is that true? im not versed on who started it....

[@ryanhyderh]

@@RocksNRuts4 no lol Evan is the founder and CEO. It's an ongoing joke because Andy always tells everyone he is the CEO.

[@scottt5181]

@@ryanhyderh That’s a very bold claim. We all know Andy runs the show.

[@patcavanaugh4941]

Andy, it's always fun to listen to you and your buddies shoot the shit, but that last half was hard to listen to...in the best possible way. Evan laid it all on the line. Thanks to you both.

[@lancet.346]

E: "Who mounted it?" A: "I did." E: "Right!" I was howling.

[@austinalexander2841]

Laughing my ass off right now at this part lol

[@DrDPD1]

Totally agree with his analysis on Afghanistan, US shouldn't go to war UNLESS its willing to win at all costs.

[@joeldavies2718]

Personally I think it's an unwinnable war, how can you beat them when they can put their gun down and become a civilian. They've lived in those mountains for centuries, they do it very well! The Russians tried their best, in the end the Americans stopped being friends with their latest best friend, Osama Bin Laden, switched sided and gave up Bin Laden's family associates who were fighting. The Russians used the American Int, went and killed them all, because America didn't want to be on the loosing side, so backed Russia, by doing so made an enemy of Bin Laden who was fighting for the love of his people his country. The Americans thinking was that Bin Laden has done alright out of it, he's got money, he'll be ok. How wrong could they be. America for it so wrong, thinking everythings about money. So because of American ignorance and stupidity, you have the birth of Modern terrorism, they created it, unbelievable when you think about it. All these wars terrorist attacks on America could have been avoided.

[@nunyabusiness6400]

Can't wait for your shop to open in Lewiston! I'll hit it whenever I visit my daughter and nephew up in Moscow at U of I! Keep up the good stuff Evan, it's nice of Andy to let you keep working for his company.

[@rustee928]

To jocko "Dude... sleep in" -Evan Hafer

[@dan2841]

Listening to these guys, with on the ground first-hand experience clearly breakdown a complex subject, perfectly highlights why there should be prerequisite requirements on people wanting to become political leaders. As well as fixed term limits on all political careers.

[@chrismiles8225]

Perfect Podcast for Monday morning back to work day. Great perspective from both. Thank you Evan and Andy. Have a safe work week everybody!

[@andershaggstrom3945]

My thanks to Andy and Evan. Love to see/hear more of you guys. Great Pod

[@samneedsanap7802]

That was the perfect lead in after the ads.

[@charityloveless1560]

Thank you both so much for all you do!

[@scotts.3636]

Evan's take on Afghanistan is why I think the President, or politicians, should have military experience. Great podcast!!!!

[@theranchnurse404]

Oh good, I was hoping this podcast would drop in time for me to listen while I get ready for work. Just in time!

[@throttletherapy273]

This was so unbelievably good. Sometimes just hearing someone say the truth makes the world better.

[@brandonkamakaris5018]

Damn Evan, what do you REALLY think. Really enjoyed this one and having the perspective of someone who had their boots on the ground and stared evil in the face… damn. Just, DAMN

[@literaryartist1]

"When in doubt, add more self doubt" 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣 I could picture all you guys on a hunt all with big broom handle stashes! 😂

[@roachrn87]

Hey Andy, loved the show and great to see Evan. Watching you two is always entertaining. Stay safe

[@tylertrissel3241]

Thank god this is what I needed today

[@thomassymonds6308]

Great Hunting story in the first half and great warfighting/diplomatic story in the 2nd half. Thanks guys.

[@ColinH1776]

Glad to see the episode is 1080p :)

[@seanlewis575]

The absolute best breakdown of Afghanistan I have heard. Thanks Andy and Evan for this episode, you guys nailed this catastrophe…

[@darlenesue1051]

6:23-6:35 😆 Evan is wonderful, tier 1 sense of humor, honest, intelligent, and authentic. Thank you Andy (Jamey Caldwell's company is "One Minute Out")

[@MrCoryRM]

Loved this, keep coming back to it , with this being two months ago, wish all politicians would listen to this

[@Matt-po3od]

This is my first comment on this platform and here goes..... That was a compelling chat. The rawness and honesty with which Evan spoke about Afghanistan and the military complex was refreshingly direct and honest... especially for the CEO of a large company. His palpable anger and frustration was obvious. The real perspective and experience bleeds through in his emotion. I quite respect their identification and condemnation of the accepted pedophilia they witnessed in some of the culture over there. I totally agree and shouldn't have to pretend to respect such culture. Appreciate the candor a lot. Well done gents.

[@johne.stinson9759]

Itaewon in the outskirts of Seoul at age 20 would have been an eye-opening experience. Was about 60 when I "experienced" that location...

[@iraqmuzic1]

I've been watching your podcast since day one. . I just wanna say your podcast is awesome. Keep going. Thanks!

[@samneedsanap7802]

Morning y'all! Get after your week! Be better every day! Xoxo

[@dtbbronson740]

Such a great one! Really loved this podcast. 10 out 10.

[@nicoleminalsahra1170]

THE BEST “AFG” in a nutshell discussion I’ve heard. Sorry, as much shenanigans as Evan (and Andy) display at times, your intelligence and critical thinking on cultural and sociological aspects of this war highlights just how freakin smart you both are. Busted… TBI or not you both have big brains 😜🧠 MENA PROBLEMS: You only GET IT if you LIVE IT. Awesome podcast, thanks guys 🤙🏼

[@cptdingles4354]

Evan talking about Afghanistan had me glued to the screen

[@happinesshotel5375]

Same mate!

[@lalakingo7]

1:16:10 "The problem can only be solved with... copious amounts of ultra-violence... its the only way, there is no other way" hahaha.

[@Matt-po3od]

yesssss

[@Michael777Simmons]

Awesome,Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@johnjdunbar8031]

Favorite quote: "this place is going to collapse like a dying star" - Evan Hafer.

[@dillioncowie5220]

The place Evan is talking about where he was during 9/11 is stennis space center in Mississippi. It's where sbt-22 is stationed and alot of boat and recon training is done.

[@mattramirez4172]

Great show absolutely loved listening to Evan crunch ice cuz I know it drives people absolutely nuts

[@jaxonsmith1219]

Thanks!

[@Summit_Moto_Utah]

Fantastic ... The best podcast I have heard in a very long time. Cleared hot shirt ordered.. lava panther coffee ordered.. done and done!

[@AAA97391]

So nice of Andy, the CEO of Black Rifle Company and Trojan condoms, to host coffee enthusiast, Evan.

[@jasons4882]

Great podcast with Evan, I have grown to really appreciate his humor and perspective.

[@jasoncyrbok5520]

Perfect intro Andy!!!

[@3User]

The CEO of Black Rifle Coffee hosted a podcast with Evan Hafer!?

[@plunger110]

@Able Baudelio apparently you didn't pay attention to the intro...troll.

[@haydensmith7551]

@Able Baudelio yet here you are

[@zibabird]

Thank you Sirs! Shared.

[@ryanflyhigh36]

Dying star analogy, epic…

[@jeanfoster5637]

Sorry to hear about your mount ! You can check with your Taxidermist you can purchase a new cape and have it remounted . I know it’s not the same but it would get it back on the wall

[@14usair]

Congrats on the upgrade to 1080p video content Andy!

[@thesugarlipslove]

on a side note, is there any way the mic sensitivity can be reduced to stop the bass sound, from when someone taps the on the table? thanks

[@chadmiller9015]

Great intro bro you never disappoint!!! Lol

[@bigsamdog1]

Absolutely loved the introduction of Evan Hafer. It gave me that feeling(like being close when a P-51 does a low pass fly by) just frigging AWESOME! I am so done with reading all the shit comments. Thank you for the pod cast.

[@snowmanfl]

👍🏼Thanks Evan for never pulling punches

[@ryanthomas4018]

I love this podcast so much

[@Fab807]

Thank you. Funny and insightful!

[@travisbond635]

To Andy. I love the way you stuck up for your friend BEFORE the show started. That is EPIC. God bless America. 🇺🇸

[@JuanRuiz-ji6ug]

9:25 all the shade they threw at Jocko... Oh lord lmbo

[@austinjames4849]

“When in doubt, add more self doubt.” Playing college football also teaches you this. Lol

[@leonardjanda6181]

Great 👍 video, it’s amazing what happened to this country afterwords. ie the patriot act , and I could go on and on . Great 👍 videos 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@richardkostecki121]

Andy I'm pretty sure u got a newly built log cabin I may be wrong . But I think the studs or wall frame or logs etc that u hung the mount on might have had moisture in them prolly very lil but it will cause the wood to swell may have even been moisture transferred from the hide but after two years with heavy heat in the winter especially. It caused the wood to shrink and the wall anchors are no match when loose, against the mighty elk hope u can make another sick mount out of wats left and can't wait for next podcast peace pot smoke alot

[@RocksNRuts4]

grt episode, love the hunting stories, and jokes! this circle of friends would be awsome to b a part of- Andy, Evan, Joco, Glover, ju jit su and hunter guys etc....

[@RudeSaiyan]

crazy to think that Andy is only 100 podcasts behind Jocko. I feel like he started later and is just now finding his stride.

[@TechAssuranceATL]

Andy & Even for Pres/VP-2024 (maybe a Co-Pres.) Both of you in my eyes are heroes, but you are both way too humble to accept. Your experiences and solutions make all the common sense this great country needs to get us back on target. Appreciate your transparency and authenticity…

[@larryapl]

Great!

[@jcc1ked]

Early squad 👏 let’s get this week fam!!!!

[@832KJV]

Nothing Evan says is a surprise but it's refreshing to hear someone just say it. We're all sick and tired of politicians and their spiel.

[@firemansam9148]

Really hoping that new store will be in Twin Falls.

[@Josh93B]

51:05 was not expecting this... you fuckers... lmao.

[@rickmoloney16]

Use EZ anchors or Toggle bolts if there is no stud to mount to on your mount

[@brysonphillips2688]

What kind of watch is Evan wearing?

[@Jenufir]

6:00 Best intro ever. I love BRCC, CAF is my bag. No offense, Andy. I don't want to taste leather or my mom. But I will order your coffee and take it to work. Have a great day, everyone!

[@bigsamdog1]

Love BRCC also, BB my go to. Getting really tired of all the keyboard cry babies bagging on Evan and BRCC.

[@chrisweber1931]

Use bolt and wing drywall anchors.

[@BSaunders3754]

Evan, I’m sure you’ll probably never see this but, I recommend you look hard at the G5 Montec broad heads. They are insanely sharp and fly true. You will not be disappointed.

[@nikkisims8656]

Evan, was that the beat skin from your hunt on the table in the BRC podcast? If so, nice.

[@LinkcardEBTCash]

Also people check the County of origin alot of stores are selling fish processed in China. And the package says Alaskan fish

[@paulwhatever1455]

HAHAHA Best start EVER!!!

[@davidbillings615]

Evan and Andy One year later what are your thoughts on how the politicians have move forward with their plans?

[@bi3mer]

Literally watching this as Leo Jenkins sits next to me

[@danielk9409]

His laugh is exactly like John Brewer the comedian

[@crystalchandler6742]

bar rules, im fucking dead, its do accurate!

[@JakeFarm371]

Good morning

[@tdunn2]

It’s “crabs in a bucket” from now on. 🤣

[@northidahobear641]

Great generals in the future

[@dawnstewart9995]

I think Evan needs to run for office. He really knows his shit and exactly what needs to be done for this country. Give him a few hundred guys and a week and he could definitely fix this problem. Also, these two are hilarious together. Every time I see Evan is on the podcast, I'm listening. Thanks guys.

[@christopherskoczylas3146]

Hey Andy, I was just wondering if you would be interested in selling the mount you have nothing to do for? Andy at HFB is making a knife for my fallen brother out of his cammies I had sent to me, and I wanted it to be split with Elk Antler. I am on the wait list but I will happily buy it from you if you want to get rid of it. That would make my…Decade. It’s why we’re doing it, I was paralyzed while in service a few weeks after we lost him. But being paralyzed at 23-now 33, I’ve gained a lot of independence back and keep in the fight, one day at a time. Thank you for the awesome content, I listen to your podcasts every morning. I know you will probably never read this but please contact me if you do. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation. 🤙😎🇺🇸

[@TechAssuranceATL]

Andy, hope the new place has a few seats for a live audience, of course pre-approved peeps; would love to be a fly on wall with you and your buds…LMAO

[@chadwickprice3761]

Good Ol Hooker Hill in Itaewon, for sure made it to the top and hit The Kettle House, best part was being drunk as hell hitting each one of those food stands on the street on the way down.

[@landynlesage3778]

Hey Andy, don’t know if you had those mounts screwed into studs but if you used the plastic anchors going into drywall that’s why your rack fell. Over time the tiny vibrations, plus the weight, and gravity pulling down it was inevitable those little plastic bitches were going to come out. Love the pod cast, I’m a long time listener. Keep doin what you’re doin bud, gotta great thing goin!!!

[@nicoleminalsahra1170]

Dude, I think you just explained why my own ‘rack’ has fallen… #notsoperky 🤣😂

[@corydavey3026]

The mount fell off the wall because it was tired of looking at the same stuff for 2 years

[@wadeharris4700]

My suggestion for the ruined moose rack: Viking style beer helmet 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@happinesshotel5375]

Great fucking episode!!

[@gdt19871]

51:15 Perfect example of how harmlessly Evan was probably joking around with the guy (Mountain Jew) that is suing him.

[@SaladDressing69]

If you had lags holding up the Bison head and they were into studs and not just drywall, could be termite or water damage. I had a TV fall into my hands after we had already remounted it into redwood studs and the damn wood was rotten from water damage. Literally like shitty particle board.

[@BetoChavez509]

Evan should do a coffee shop in tri cities

[@atf0013]

@27:13 got me in the ribs with this one boys

[@austin3598]

Evan seems like such a sophisticated son of a gun

[@LoneWolfRanging]

Of course. He grifted the right wing into thinking they were supporting a pro gun pro American company when they are anti gun and support far left policies and candidates

[@joehouchin2833]

I focused way too hard on Evan's watch turning 1500 hours.

[@peterbenson2185]

Watching this april 16th 2022. 1:45 onwards. Experience makes you wise, Evan could see where this was headed , and could see who would be doing it and how. His critics were calling him paranoid, his political views were clled crazy... Think back about world events for the last 6 months. or even 2 years.... How "crazy" and "paranoid" does look now, 2 days after Russias largest warship has sunk, and Putin has threaten nukes for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. Excellent podcast, with excellent guests. P.S. KYLE LAMB 5 hour special please!!!!!!!

[@justinswift5758]

@andystumpf if you had the little plastic backers it's because you weren't in a stud. Get a stud finder at your hardware store and you'll be set. Got to be in a stud to hang something that heavy!

[@chair2930]

What up Stumpfnasties?!

[@griffoutdoortv5882]

“He sent me Guatemala’s gdp in Sitka” so nice of him to send you 3 jackets and a hat 😂