Episode 125 - Mike Glover

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.
He is an avid outdoorsman, overland and traveler, and hunter. He has a bachelors degree in Homeland Security and resides in Prescott, AZ where he is the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival.

[@MikeGloverActual]

Honor to be on the podcast, can’t wait for round 2!! 🇺🇸🦅

[@113charlie7]

Heyy..... yeah .. you... STAY GOLDEN YOU SEXY SONN BITCH

[@113charlie7]

Omw to the 18xray any tips ?

[@finaljustice3848]

Gotta start your own Podcast Mike. But srsly great podcast. Always look forward to you being a guest and speaking. Thank you!

[@mux2724]

@@finaljustice3848 FieldCraft Survival Podcast, get on it bud

[@thomasmitchell4128]

One of my favorite guest on the Cleared Hot podcast thus far. The way you describe some of the issues faced by soldiers returning to civilian life was a new aspect I feel like very few people have ever considered, and fewer have spoken about on a podcast. I really want to go on the record to say thank you so much for speaking so openly. You seem like a genuinely decent person and you come off as authentic, what you see is what you get. You got a shout out from Bryan Callen on the latest episode of The Fighter And The Kid which is what led me here. Even a broken clock is right twice a day so it was almost suprising to get a solid recommendation from Byron Cullen to come check this episode out. His hobby and his obsession is surrounding himself with formidable men so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to recommending podcast with interesting guests. Thanks.

[@JB-dz4hy]

A buddy of mine is half Korean half Japanese. He jokingly told his mom he started dating a Chinese girl he met at the library, and his mom proceeded to call his dad and cry.

[@carlosdanger4648]

Me go peepee in your coke

[@michaelzhao3334]

That literally made me laugh out loud in my living room

[@ceezee4542]

Honestly that's hypocrisy at its finest considering the Korean vs Japanese feud too yet his parents were fine humping each other.

[@FrostBlackbird]

Joe rogan is that you?

[@carlosdanger4648]

New Kid fuck off, why are you here , do you know what a mk 48 an mk 18 is?

[@jirihutecka9020]

Glover and Stumpf = instant like..

[@mr.tall-man1573]

@White hammer This guy does.....

[@redzen5149]

You have a Tier 1 Navy and Army guy sitting across from one another having a recorded conversation........what a great time to be alive! Fuck Yea.

[@shibalseki8818]

Mike needs to get on JRE!!!!!!!!! Always a great podcast Andy!

[@busbey61]

I'm sure he will be eventually.

[@yleeegan2719]

why? Joes podcast sucks.

[@willdavidsonakawd3062]

joe wants you to be a human and if he likes you he will have you on the podcast!! but yes i think these two could be on the rogan experience together!!

[@CarlosSantana-ul5xy]

Naw jre is wack. Let’s get him on jockos podcast

[@JR-ju3kj]

He should be on the Jocko podcast,too!

[@jacobmcfadden1768]

Bryan Callen did a great job putting these guys through training.

[@experiment54]

Bryans the reason these guys signed up

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Jacob McFadden lol poor Bryan has the spec op communities collective nutsack stuck in his mouth.

[@trunkmonkey81]

"Get behind me..."

[@stephenwestover9137]

Most underrated comment on this feed lol

[@MrDwhite4444]

These 2 need another episode with callen

[@dan96b6]

Mike's comments about soldiers liking war and deployments because it's a simpler life than the pressures and obligations of living a good civilian life really resonated with me. Good stuff, and thanks.

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

I agree with that statement brother. I am a dumbass however and I like a good challenge. Adversity makes me feel alive. I think that's a good mindset for people like me who in a sense became an adult in the Infantry. Not saying I didn't struggle, of course I did. But eventually you will see that problem as another dragon to slay in the epic know as every human's life.

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

@@goatsawar02 It's because of what brainwashing did to the civilian population of Okinawa and the Japanese Army. Our creed pretty much makes us take the moral high ground. Hard to take the moral high ground when you're forced to gun down stubborn resistance that could have been avoided by surrendering. I cannot say I know what those guys when through but I can definitely understand. We always had to consider civilians in our planning. It's been in our doctrine for so long I can't even imagine the US army without it, after all weren't we formed because of the British abusing American colonists? Of soldiers forcing civilians to house them? For soldiers or marines to be forced to count civilians as enemy combatants? Or surrendered combatants to suddenly suicide? That is not simple. That is one of the challenges that you read about. That very specific instance that is hard to define or understand. Especially an organization that people usually surrender to instead of dying to the last woman and children.

[@janesalviani4630]

Tarantula Three-One iiiiiio

[@mhia4]

Not a combat vet but I realized how sheltered from a lot of responsibilities I was when I got out. I really felt like I'd paid my dues (one enlistment 🤣) and life would just happen for me. Realized my mistake and course corrected but still. Kinda weird and I thought it was just my dumb ass.

[@escott3829]

Im "Hiding" on a Deployment RIGHT NOW... From a Job I Hate... I Miss The Wife, Who Is Cleaning the Chicken Coops, She Gets The Short Stick... Hey Im Activated.. Hurricane Duty.. Or.. Hey I Got Selected for a Maintenance Manual(IETM) Verification Mission... BE BACK IN 9 MONTHS... Been since 1984.. I Like Deployments.

[@intothemarsh335]

This is the most REAL Cleared Hot podcast to date.

[@blisstits]

“I didn’t like killing... I loved it.” -Andy Stumpf. Man what a podcast. Andy and mike killed it.

[@finaljustice3848]

I know. I don't totally understand what they mean or agree completely with what they said, but i appreciate their honesty about it without pulling any punches. Great Podcast!

[@BillyGee]

Pun intended?

[@muriloninja]

The exact response you want from special operations assets let alone conventional forces.

[@borninvincible]

war criminals that loved killing. gross.

[@Becarhodzic]

@@borninvincible oh fuck off!

[@jonathanlamont853]

The content in this podcast is top level. Mr stumpf's sense of humour makes him so endearing.

[@Fatties09]

Andy:"I'm gonna edit this out." *leaves it in anyway* 😂😂😂😂😂

[@adammound1982]

Yeah there's no way hes doing shit to them 😂😂

[@busbey61]

I have seen some podcasts where Andy doesn't seem like he is not enjoying doing podcasts, but after Mike Ritland podcast, the Brian Callen and this podcast, he seems to be enjoying doing the podcasts, which is great, he is one of my favorite podcasters and I am looking forward to his new ones.

[@AmericanArgonaut]

Glover’s the guy you pass at the grocery store and think nothing of, meanwhile he’s figured out how end you in 3 more steps. Talk about mild mannered, calm, collected. Definitely a neighbor you wouldn’t mind living next door.

[@brocksdaddy081910]

Glover figured out how to kill you before you've even gotten out of your car lol.

[@LordAsturgis]

It wouldn’t take him 3 steps to end me. All it would take is « Hey, is there a problem here? » « No sir. No problem at all »

[@davidsandoval7260]

I would imagine hes just grabbing some cereal.....

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

Sits there with his hands in his pockets for 3 hrs, legs probably crossed under the table. Not a single fuck in the world given. One of the most bad ass man on the planet.

[@AGfrom83]

Woah.... This was amazing. I never expected to hear guys from that world talking so openly about such taboo subjects. I was riveted by this. Truly.

[@xprettylightsx]

Same

[@soto24AS]

Best one yet, and Stumpf’s getting really good at this podcast thing.

[@d.j.ashley]

Andy Soto no kidding, man

[@northidahobear641]

Two great Americans that live in our time. Gratitude and respect...

[@simongauvin7856]

Man I just love Mike, or as we called him in the Canadian military circles...Magic Mike (although he probably didn't know) :-). Met him in Lybia and he was just so generous of his time and knowledge. Damn I hate him, he's the total package; looks, knowledge, experience and to top it of humble as no one else! Stay safe bro, hope to bump into again.

[@victorblaer]

I get ya. I understand. This is however, the first time, I've had to turn of one of these podcasts. The trauma he's been through and caused, is evident. And it's scary. It's actually very scary. It reminds me of interviews with serial killers. I'm beyond, shocked and this isn't my first video/experience with people that have been on both sides. I've also looked at his social media, and it's absolutely terrifying, his lack of understanding of threat intelligence. Ex1. He thinks Antifa is an organisation, it's not, 100% per, all intelligence agencies, common sense. What does Antifa stand for, the acronym; Against Fascism. Didn't we fight the Germans because they were fascists? Yet, when you read his opinions, you'd think they were the next Jason Bournes. From his political views, it's obvious, he watches non journalists, propaganda puppets, like Hennety (or whatever his name is). He's not even a real journalist. Why not? If you do a consensus, around the world, of multiple news stations, people who went to college, they'll all say, how full of crap, guys like Hennety (who shares the same lawyer as trump), even if you just use your own common sense, and watch these lads on Fox, then look at other news stations, global as well. It's so apparent. Recently, a right wing terrorist and current military, as part of the right wing terror group, called the 'Boogaloos' shot and killed two police officers. AFAIK, Glover, hasn't said a word about that. Yet, he's fixated, about this myth of Antifa groups coming and doing XYZ. It's such an asymmetrical fear vector that it genuinely, boggles my mind. Then when they spoke about the convicted, war criminal, in a Military court of law, a former SEAl, who's own team , said ' nah, this is fucking no bueno' follows the oath they took, and report him, he gets convicted. Then Trump. who himself, made excuses to dodge the draft multiple times (bone spurs and I wonder who had to go in his place, did they make it back?), Trump, who can't even respect the Bugle Retreat call (www.stripes.com/news/us/trump-continued-to-talk-while-retreat-bugle-call-played-1.492297) , continued to sit, and crack jokes about 'oh, is that for me?' Even as a kid, growing up on base, my entire family would stop what we were doing, my dad would stop the car, get out, and salute towards the flag, while my brothers and I sat in silence, out of respect. As kids, we had more of modicum of decorum than the President of the United States, D. Trump? Imagine if Obama had done that. To quote Abraham Lincoln: From whence shall we expect the approach of danger? Shall some trans-Atlantic military giant step the earth and crush us at a blow? Never. All the armies of Europe and Asia...could not by force take a drink from the Ohio River or make a track on the Blue Ridge in the trial of a thousand years. No, if destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of free men we will live forever or die by suicide.” The first symptoms of that, is when our tip of the spear, speaking like this. United We Stand and Divided We Fall. Get with the program.

[@aprescienceofhumor7977]

@@victorblaer wow. It's fascinating that this content is interesting to you, so it's sorta common ground, but I completely disagree with your views and criticism and, I presume to say, your ideology. It's a worldview thing that can't be fixed by examining data points. We attach completely different significance based on worldview. There's a near infinite number a things to call data but what makes them significant or influences emotional response or action are so different. Forgive me that I default to just not engage when I see how skewed our perspectuves are. Just had to raise an eyebrow to see a fair and thoughtful comment from modern educated person left of the normative audience. Stay, and engage in debate and conversation, it's good for us as a people and nation though I have no desire to fuel today's ideological tribalism.

[@jasonruggen1511]

@@victorblaer so trying to brainwash and force your way of life on others is anti fascist? I think your confused. ANTIFA IS FASCIST! Antifa wants to to take away freedom of speech(you can't have thought, opinions or expression that is not what they believe) take away freedom to self-defense and they want to control and tell you how to live your life . "Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/) is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and of the economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe."

[@RowdyGrunt]

Victor Blaer that’s a lot of effort to out into a completely non-sense post.

[@kriscraine5204]

What Victor meant to say was, Mike has been through real world sh*t, so his views on the world differs from the things he read in books and hears other people say. Victor is a special kind of weirdo lol

[@brettfrashier7292]

I don't understand how this podcast doesn't have a million views. By far the most honest and legit conversation about combat and, more specifically, special operations mindset and combat experience. These guys were at the tip of the spear and for them to publish their experiences and lessons learned is fucking invaluable. Everyone needs to listen to this. Keep this up Andy, it's more valuable than you understand. 👍🇺🇸

[@AndrewPureMI]

Should have 30 million if everyone watched it they'd be better off than they were before if you cant learn something from this you should be pulled out of the gene pool cuz your as dumb as a bad of rocks

[@nightfighter7452]

Only like 1% of Americans join the military and most people in the military don't even know or care about the special forces let alone join them. Not a huge audience to draw from

[@riffedwood5597]

Learned about Glover from Vigilance Elite and Stumpf from JRE. This is gonna be good

[@dr.michellelavigne1410]

The most articulate explanation of PTSD and the impact of the cumulative nature of it experience by the military. Wish there was a better process for transitioning back to civilian life. There is a need for the continuation of a compelling mission in day to day life, and a reimagining of some of the structures of military life that can be applied to civilian life, (Mike mentioned this idea). The honesty about how alive and engaged they felt in the adrenaline soaked days of war makes it easy to understand how tough it would be to feel "activated" in the mundanity of day to day civilian life. There is much more that could and should be done to make the transitions smoother, more comprehensive, and less stressful for service members and their families.

[@drunknnirish]

I have been waiting for this one!!!!Two of my favorites

[@Jonathan-fn5dq]

I'm going to be honest, I just love hearing SOF guys talk about killing terrorists. I could listen to that shit all day.

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Facts!

[@willemsleveille314]

Hell Yea!!.. Shootin them in The Face

[@Tacti_cat]

For real for them it was just a job, well bud I wanna hear about your work history 😅

[@chrismcauliffe9037]

Well said. I feel the same

[@ChadDulaneyDangler]

I've actually watched this podcast in it's entirety twice. You are two squared away dudes. I appreciate the pragmatic and humble attitude to the actions you have experienced during- and post-military service. You guys just get it. Thank you for your continued service.

[@brettfrashier7292]

I've listened to this three times and I'm positive I'll listen to it again. By far my favorite episode 👍

[@sportysell]

‘Merica! Spent my first three hours of our 244th year watching these two Great Americans! Thank you two and so many more, past, current and future Defenders of OUR United States of AMERICA! HOOAH! MSgt, USAFR, Ret

[@briand.1694]

I could listen to these two 'weapons of war' talk all day about their experiences. . .

[@sdreed70]

This is, literally, one of THE best podcasts I've watched/listened to. I never served so have never been to war. I enjoy hearing guys talk about their experiences like this. Better than books ! Great podcast !!

[@thedudeabides8399]

I could listen to Andy and Mike all day. Absolute studs, need more guys like em

[@00teddy]

I was so absorbed by this conversation I hadn’t realized that 3 hours had passed till Andy announced it lol You guys are doing a lot of good for many people by sharing your experiences, knowledge, and wisdom especially in these strange and uncertain times where real wisdom and knowledge is greatly needed. I’m looking forward to part 2 and I’m definitely going to introduce Mike Glovers, Field Craft Survival, and Cleared Hots KZbin, website, & podcasts to my family and friends.

[@RudeSaiyan]

Mike has a similar mode of speaking as Tim Kennedy. At some points as I was listening I had to double check who I was listening to. Awesome content as always.

[@iamthelizardking6239]

RudeSaiyan except mike isn’t full of himself, Tim Kennedy’s biggest fan is Tim Kennedy😂

[@mrs8171]

@@iamthelizardking6239 I'd disagree; have you really listened to alot shows with him? I wouldn't include Hunting Hitler as it is staged TV.

[@iamthelizardking6239]

Matt Snyder I’ve probably watched every interview he’s ever done I’m a huge fan!😁

[@martinezjames83]

@@iamthelizardking6239 TK is the man. Met him in San Antonio!! Loved watching his fights

[@Doc_Roe]

Love when Mike is on the podcast, the stories and your experiences are just amazing to listen to. There's some bad ass people in this world and I'm glad you guys are on our side.

[@alex-cj9mb]

Former team 6 guy and fomer cag guy. awesome podcast

[@Oldjun]

I thought Mike was a Green Beret?

[@kingfinance1508]

Frank M He is, and a ranger, He grew up in CIF. He’s also CAG and a thousand other things! He’s literally a cluster ball of MOS’s

[@asce9182]

@@kingfinance1508 He was never a Ranger though he did want to be one. The Army kinda screwed him there...

[@kingfinance1508]

@@asce9182 He has his ranger tab , he wasn't in 75th

[@carloslionel1653]

@Frank M Yeah he was also Delta - CAG, he mentions it on this podcast how he went through “Unit” Selection and became an Operator but it didn’t last long because he got in some trouble.

[@BaneLoki]

There’s a few tenets I have for learning. You only know something if you can teach it to someone else. Learn till you get it right and then practice till you can’t get it wrong.

[@samneedsanap7802]

Listened to round 2 & came back here after that. My dad was that guy. The guy who was paranoid & watched people all the time. We all had bug out bags in our rooms. There was a gun at every entry point to the house, back to the wall, no large groups. As an adult now & having a clearer understanding of the things he went through & participated in, I get it.

[@frankl3518]

Two of the most humble, deadly men in the world. Both made it to the very top as warriors, but you'd never know if you met them. That's how actual competent men are in my experience. Great podcast

[@XRLostCause]

20 hour drive from Prescott to Kalispell in a truck with a 14" lift. Mike must have a back made of steel. Glad the gas prices are low.

[@clint4420]

*diesel

[@RenaissanceThinking]

You must not have seen his dodge which was made for Baja chasing to cover a lot of crazy ground fast and in comfort.

[@Kooolaid8]

I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life. Oh lawd!!

[@joedirt7830]

Yeessssss, so excited. Two of my favorite dudes in one podcast.

[@marydegloria6528]

Love Mike's sense of humor and Andy playing off it. Best duo.

[@jefsiv]

Former US Army here. Thank you for this, sir. I hang on every word. BTW, Airborne School at Benning was easy for me. But there were students, one Marine in my class, that just couldn't sync up and dropped out.

[@Fallschirmjager112]

Watched a lot of podcasts in my time, this is up there with one of the best 👍🏻 obviously needs a round 2

[@ricky2699]

This has been a daily listen for me .. can't wait for part 2!

[@deejedoes]

This is incredible! Thank you so much for doing these podcasts.

[@damianfries7262]

That was one absolutely incredible conversation of two men and life experience in their chosen profession. Best to you and family!

[@Diesel257]

When it takes over 2 hours to start discussing the "product" the guest is selling, you've got a great podcast.

[@billjordan5507]

Loved this. Perspective. Intelligence. Humor. Humility. Just subscribed. Godspeed, gentlemen.

[@DavidThomas-qq4hf]

Anyone else listen to intro several times on every one of Andy's podcasts? "Comeon baby give it to me I need it-you're cleared hot!" Fuckn love that part!

[@tomwhite429]

Outstanding! God Bless You both, Gentlemen!

[@brettheary]

The best day I have had since this covid bs started was listening to this. Thanks Andy

[@fabioribeiro3220]

Great podcast! Next should be PatMacnamara

[@csquaredgaming389]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you for your service, and for keeping us safe!

[@atway70]

Mike's one of my new favorite people. We're listening. Thank you.

[@MisterTeeYo]

One of the best podcast I’ve ever heard.

[@gpmontano1]

Love what you are doing Andy. Keep them coming. Great stuff!!!

[@mstott22lax]

This is quite possibly the best episode of your podcast. And ive been listening since the 20's!

[@nicklepsch4960]

So much to learn from this podcast...absolutely outstanding thank you men

[@thinakhonesenmounnarath2456]

Would love to see a show with John Lovell, And Mike Glover talking about their thoughts on life and mindsets on difficult situations.

[@zap7378]

Has anyone mentioned that Mike sounds like Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel? Another quality podcast!

[@broknprdroadie]

How ironic, Mike has been the host of a show on Discovery Channel too lol

[@michaelbaldwin6543]

I couldn't believe that I watched the whole thing, but it was so interesting. Thanks guys for sharing your experiences, and thanks for your service to our great country!

[@elizabethdayrit4733]

The honesty of these 2 men are admirable!

[@davidchuckworth7249]

This was genuinely my favorite podcast I have ever watched/listened to. I could listen to these guys talk all day. So honest and humble. Both so articulate and obviously smarter than they would admit. Just fucking awesome stuff and I hope there is a part 2 coming soon. 🖖

[@lesflynn4455]

I've listened to quite a few of Andy's podcasts, and this rates very highly among them.

[@andrewcena]

Very cool for the two of you to meet, been following both of your channels for a while now.

[@waqidj]

My favorite episode of all time. Seriously loved this talk. Love how he explained the competition in the game of war and why he loved it. That’s some serious truth there and I Totally get it.

[@flaevorflav]

you guys are good together. More of these please.

[@MrBananapeel123]

This podcast was bad ass! 2 incredibly intelligent, tough, deadly, cool ass dudes sharing amazing conversation! Loved it.

[@DanielWaun]

One of your best episodes yet, Andy. Nice job. Mike too.

[@sherribugd3799]

I truly appreciate your level of honesty in this podcast. Thank you.

[@cypresshill8329]

I’ve watched this maybe three times, men. I’m glad I’m not alone on some of my thinking, I just haven’t had the balls to say it. Absolutely excellent. Thank you.

[@Scanlan5]

This was awesome and highly educational for someone like myself who has never served in the military or been in combat. Thanks Andy and Mike 🙏🏼

[@masoncusack]

This was fantastic. Thanks Andy and congrats on what this podcast is becoming.

[@edmeds1336]

What a podcast! Its interesting to have a small glimpse into the world of a military person... It was great how honest you guys were. I appreciate it!

[@berryreading4809]

Awesome podcast, looking forward to round 2 in the future!

[@nicholasbarnum809]

Much respect for the moderator and it was really great to get deeper into Glover’s philosophy and method. Good flow state conversation. Thank you both.

[@TLR28]

Clearly one of the best episodes! Great job!

[@bobralke8044]

Amazing podcast, everything he did plus a tour at Tomb of the Unknown. Thank both of you for your service.

[@bc5766]

You keep entrapping me with awesome dudes interviewing awesome dudes

[@Oreomeister]

I don't know what made this such an enjoyable podcast but it sure was.

[@hulkangry5546]

Andy's shows are great. I think the best ones( Andy's or other ones) are when the CAG and Devgru guys get together. Humble confidence, humility and a very dark sense of humor which I fucking love.👍🇺🇸

[@Gadsden-rn2wl]

Probably my favorite “episode” of any podcast I’ve seen. Awesome 👍🏻

[@dennisseger6717]

Andy, this was one of the best podcasts ever. Mike and you talking about taking a life in war was deep and thoughtful. I have always thought that a person was either a lethal threat or not because any age and or sex can kill you and they have. I spent 33 yrs as a LEO and I think we should have that mindset not what age or sex someone is. I know you are humble but damn you are and were at the top of the bell curve.🇺🇸

[@jsocdelta82]

hola Dennis, my name's Dennis (and yep I got the full blond/blue "The Menace" thing I had to endure for the last 38 f....ing years lmao!!) but I really can attest to what you're putting down here. I, personally, am "humbled" by you LEO/FLEA folks because as a fellow civilian that had only a handful of DFEs in my lifetime (working as an IC at a priv sec firm that was contracted out to TITAN/L-3 in my home region of San Diego's border area) and we did those mobile PSD runs back and forth from Ensenada, La Paz, etc, and had DTOs take shots at our Yukons like it had replaced soccer as the indigenous national pastime lol. And these guys 👆🏻 (i.e numerous fmr Unit/"Green" guys, fmr NSW frog dogs, and even several FBI HRT instructors) and their dialogue here--as it affected you? it affected me as well--and I'm not a DoD veteran nor LE aff'd. I was just a bilingual druggie that knew a bunch of people since childhood who'd returned from OIF1/2 and DIDN'T want to do the PMC thing, nor LE, so the middle ground in '06 was TITAN's offshoot called RATTLR (Rapid Asymmetric Tactics, Training & Lead Response team...sigh...sexy sounding, lame as hell in reality)..yet, after the Abu Grab scandal that all but ruined the "contracting personnel" side of the TITAN conglomerate? *They felt that their San Diego HQ was sufficient to stand up a new offshoot called RATTLR that would offer "fwd leaning/aggressive PSD for municipal officials on behalf of Mexico's Ministry of Justice etc blah blah blah" and boom...a bunch of Glovers, Stumpfs, and other monstrous operators are in DFEs mere minutes from home for me...AND always guys that almost all have already gotten Dari, even some w/Pashtu or Arabic, but NO ONE with Spanish but this guy (and being a surf loser, I was born bilingual)*..so SMUrfs in Yukons in 2006 rolled around like something out of Sicario, but then you add a few worthless-as-d!ck civlian 'terps/trunk monkeys like myself...w/nothing but a DPMS 14.5" carbine, a K can (the only cool or "tacticool" thing I found remotely sexy about doing a job that *YOU guys in the LE world do on a daily basis and yet come back for more. I mean, I was thrown into several L shape whacko scraps throughout their "AOR" and along w/my quasi decent ability to not shoot my own kneecaps off, as my crappy made plate within my awkward sized IBA kept my boreline right above those aforementioned dumbass knees as I held my primary out the back! Yeah!! So...You LE have it so much worse, and so much more of our respect imho, for putting up w/ambushes etc all the time...I mean me? Sh!t, even w/MAYBE half a dozen DFEs I was involved in? If I hadn't been cert'd, I would've been in the fetal like the wuss I am, and not putting anything downrange as I surprisingly did (well, 4 out of 6 times I did...the others ended as soon as they began) but you guys? Getting ambushed by assailants IN YOUR CAR while ITS PARKED? We had a lot of speed in the Yukons the NSW guys decked out for us...But I've seen horrific stuff while doing volunteer first responder work where I live now during thes riots...and the LE guys were the ones I was doing most of my work on....So my experiences during the "Privatized Security gold rush" of the 2000s, and all I needed to go work w/my childhood friends who were true warriors in their respective SOF communities? was a 7 month PSC tactical certification and the completion of a handful of other courses (medical etc) that paid not so much, and nearly killed me and I was even launched from the Yukon I was in and without head protection, skipped off the deck a bunch (at 35 to 55 mph) and didn't die unfortunately. So I just babble now like a stroke **victim.so.**..yeah...my dumbass made zero sense being involved in that line of work that you have the courage to do, and you'll think I'm full of it, but we even got read in about local AFI saying that "there are Venezuelans now too"...so, yeah, this never made any papers (or at least here) but imagine Venezuelan DGCIM (their version of the DIA's Defense Clan Service I heard), then imagine they get all ginned up apparently during those violent spikes in the 2009ish time period, all while making proxy crews (yes this actually happened...see wiki article Operation Michachoan i believe) and they made sub proxy/cut out groups utilizing these Zetas (not the GAFE top quality fmr Mex SF style Zetas you'd imagine) to attempt to disrupt our work at the behest of said DTOs...AS WELL AS our boy Chavez and his anti Bush Jr tiffs. Sorry to ramble (I have numerous TBIs and just had a coffee lol) but extremely long story short...I have been arrested w/my older brothers, my fmr peers,etc and had terrible interactions w/clearly sh!tty LE (not corrupt, but drug plant-level winners that were just plain dickheads and not remotely representative of folks like yourself I'd bet)....so my point, again...I have as much admiration for you and LE, as I did for the Special Missions guys I spent four years working alongside. *Even more so w/all this BLM nonsense (as if beating the elderly storeowners here in ATL area where I live nowadays is going to fix racism...🤦‍♂️ jeezus tap dancing christ) so my hats off to you sir....to YOU*

[@juanbarrientes6326]

Best PODCAST to date..a big fan/follower of Mike Glover as well..this has been great stuff...great podcast, with Tactical A**holes a close second!! Been following your podcasts for awhile..i think you would have been a great SF guy!..Keep em coming...

[@jamesstanley4764]

Hey Guys, thanks for all you do. I have learned so much about some of lifes most important things.

[@johne.stinson9759]

Much appreciate the candor and understanding of your professional mindset while preserving my freedom.

[@allwaysinquire6212]

That flag is tight! What a great podcast so humbling listening to these guys!

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

Hadn't even listened to the podcast yet (I'm super excited to get down to it,) but I just noticed that Mike Glover, no matter where he is, be it inside or outside, will dress like he is out loading a log truck in 40 degree weather. 😆 You guys have some of the best content and are awesome! Thanks.

[@rcas3832]

One of the best inadvertent duos in podcasting. I look forward to anything both of y'all put out Shout out from Borracho, New Mexico

[@zackfeucht8944]

Love your shit, Andy. Thank you and Mike for being exactly the way yall are.

[@busbey61]

This is a great podcast! One of my favorites. I would like to see one with these two guys with Mike Ritland, Clark Impastato and Pat MacNamara.

[@9snaga]

Mike Glover already been on Ritland, check it out on KZbin. Super fascinating, especially given Ritlands style and line of questions is different. You should check Mike Glover out on vigilance elite podcast as well.

[@busbey61]

@@9snaga, I'm sure I have seen it, JRE, the Veteran Podcasts and Valuetainment are all the podcasts I listen to. I'm even a part of BRCCs coffee club.

[@KiwiAntz56]

I’ve been waiting for this 👌🏼.

[@jram6042]

Took me 3 days to watch all of this....totally worth it! Great episode guys.

[@rfcxzs]

Andy....by far the best podcast you have ever released.....keep them coming man!!!

[@jdclise]

This is one of the best Podcasts I have ever listened to.

[@charliemike13]

I absolutely love that flag!

[@isjhoelcanizales3292]

One of the best podcast I’ve ever heard. Bring round 3!!!!!

[@RodDay]

Thank you guys for your service!!! I appreciate what y'all have done for me and everyone else in this country. I only hope I can return the favor someday.

[@traviswieser]

I can never understand how videos like this get dislikes.

[@yleeegan2719]

it was Lucas Botkin

[@traviswieser]

@@yleeegan2719 ah yes, the devil.

[@yleeegan2719]

@@traviswieser hes mad about the LARP and tactical snake oil salesman comment

[@UCBoxer]

Brandon Webb gave this a thumbs down

[@thomasmitchell4128]

@@yleeegan2719 Whose that ?

[@mattburnett4185]

flow state, maybe found it for a few moments in a lifetime trying to ride motorcycles fast when there is perfect focus and clarity, god like control telepathic control all the everyday back ground noise melts away powerslides in the wet at 100mph yet it all felt so perfectly normal, perfectly comfortable, like a stroll on the beach

[@kirkarvint.2017]

And then breathing heavy and feeling a bit hot after the ride. Hair at the back of your neck tingling. You sitting in silence thinking "I was so close to dying three time during that, what was i thingking"

[@mattburnett4185]

in that case It was only years later, thinking back was scary at the time It felt fine. Other times when you have a really close call, just make you feel sick, like vomiting but keep it on the racetrack or off road way too many cops on the road, fines and jail not fun

[@kirkarvint.2017]

@@mattburnett4185 yeah it's weird like that. In the moment it's all fine like you know in the moment you know exactly what you're going to do next. You have no fear, only this more intense form of focus and clarity in your mind.

[@BostonsF1nest]

Few moments in a lifetime? I find it every time I workout

[@kirkarvint.2017]

@@BostonsF1nest i get that too but not as serene as those near death ones.

[@jh1828]

What a great combo of fellas. I’m very thankful that you let us sit in on this conversation between friends

[@dylanbuckley6583]

One of the best podcasts you've done to date mate. Awesome work you should be proud of how far you've come