Episodes
HBO’s Generation Kill made this week’s guest and his team famous in households all across America. Back by listeners’ uproarious demand, Walt Hasser is hanging out with us just as he gets back from a major security summit. Hear what the professional tactical industry is worried about in terms of threats…and some of the mind-blowing (sometimes wacky) ideas folks were discussing there. If you’re not on BFF status with snakes, then this episode is definitely for you. You’re going to listen to...
Published 04/24/19
What does it take to be a Best Ranger? Strength, endurance, skill, physical and mental stamina tested to the maximum…60 continuous hours, 60 miles, no programmed sleep and that’s just for starters. Best Ranger 2019 just wrapped up yesterday. This week’s guest Mike competed in Best Ranger 2017 representing his regiment. Find out who won yesterday and how Rangers earn the right to represent their regiment in this ultimate warrior competition from this insider. For about three decades, Best...
Published 04/15/19
Rescuing abandoned puppies in war zones…just one of the many stories that you will hear today that reveal the incredible compassion and kindness America’s most elite warriors possess. Amidst all the badassery, guns ablazin, bad guy stopping and impossible missions made possible by commandos in their covert world, there’s also a whole lot of stuff you never get to hear about in the movies, tv shows and books on them. Today, you get the privilege of hanging out with Command Chief Master...
Published 04/05/19
UBISOFT games fan? This week you’re hanging out with a Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) US Army who not only gets to see games well before they reach the public- but helps to shape them with expertise honed serving more than 13 years with the Green Berets. Emil Daubon is hooking you up w/ behind the scenes providing technical advice on Ubisoft’s awesome games. Shifting gears, Allison asks Emil to take you inside humanitarian rescue. Ever wonder what happens when luxury vacation spots...
Published 03/29/19
Raised as royalty when he was a kid, this incredible Navy SEAL found himself in a different country, having lost his father and stripped of his family fortune and starting a new life in the Bronx with his strong, single mother. Last time you got to hang out with this SEAL he took you inside his experiences on set as an actor in the Hollywood blockbuster Transformers as it was lighting up movie theatres all over America. Now fan favorite Remi Adeleke is back to hang out with you once again –...
Published 03/22/19
Today’s Air Commando guest recently was awarded the Silver Star for “extraordinary bravery, technical skill, and complete disregard for his own safety.” The citation explains that during two different battles, West repeatedly “exposed himself to direct and accurate enemy fire” while coordinating 88 fixed and rotary wing aircraft; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms; and medical evacuation assets. We get the privilege of hanging out with Mike West just as he’s left the...
Published 03/15/19
Bullets, RPGs, shrapnel, IEDs….just a few of the array of threats that US warriors regularly face. Today Bo Delacruz who served in Rangers comes into the studio to hang out with you. Bo explains how battlefields get bloody and breaks down how every Ranger is armed with skills to help keep their buddies alive. It’s a powerful thing being able to save a life. These skills are just as vital as the marksmanship, fitness, close quarter battle etc skills you’ve heard directly about on our show and...
Published 03/01/19
In Part 2 w/ legend Thomas Pecora, get hooked up with more unforgettable hard-hitting stories from what life is truly like on dangerous missions for the ultra-secretive CIA will blow your mind this week. From the attack on the CIA HQ, on the ground during the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu through to other riveting moments in Africa, Latin American, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East…our guest this week has firsthand, direct experience and you get the very rare special...
Published 02/23/19
Hard-hitting stories from what life is truly like on dangerous missions for the ultra-secretive CIA will blow your mind this week. From the attack on the CIA HQ, on the ground during the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu through to other riveting moments in Africa, Latin American, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East…our guest this week has firsthand, direct experience and you get the very rare special privilege to hear all about them. Thomas Pecora served 24 years with the Central...
Published 02/16/19
Valentine's Day is closing in....great time of year to check in on the art of being a man. In this second half hang out with CAG (DELTA Force) legend Pat McNamara, you're getting hooking up again with this rare look inside such a covert world - and one committed to surpassing excellence in all things. Expect more hard-hitting ground truth from Pat - you're getting him raw and unfiltered with more of his straight talk in this ride along. Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States...
Published 02/09/19
DELTA Force is one of the most secretive elite military forces on the planet. And for good reason – they are regularly undertaking very dangerous work to help keep Americans safe. Today you have the very rare opportunity to spend time with a DELTA commando. Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States Army in many special operations units. In doing so, he became a remarkable marksman. You have the special opportunity today to spend time with this legend and learn firsthand what it...
Published 01/26/19
Join in on the insider combatives conversation for more ultimate Black Belt badassery in this Part 2 with Alan Shebaro. Alan gives you some straight talk on some of America’s favorite movies and tv shows. This remarkable Special Forces black belt reveals how real combatives are different to the Hollywood version. He shares 3 secrets to his epic success in fighting. Find out what the 4 key advantages that Mixed Martial Arts training provides for real life commandos. Learn what Judo adds to a...
Published 01/19/19
Hand to hand fighting between the nation’s most elite warriors and enemy forces…what does it take? Our special guest this week has such a unique perspective. Not only did Alan Shebaro serve in U.S. Army Special Forces as a Weapons Sergeant Alan and a formidable World Champion Black Belt…he has deep experience training a wide range of elite warriors: Special Forces, Rangers, SEALs, PJs, CCTs, and Marine Corps Force Recon. You are getting quite the Christmas treat having the rare privilege of...
Published 01/05/19
Dogs have saved countless lives in combat. How do the dogs save lives? How do they learn to work with the soldiers? Kit Sawyer was selected to become a dog handler while serving in the elite Army Rangers. He takes you on a journey from life growing up in Nashville, Alabama – and onto Afghanistan as an elite Army warrior. With several tours under his belt, he has loads of fantastic stories to share with you. On the firefight side of things, you’ll hear about his very first experience in combat...
Published 12/03/18
Find out the 5 ways you can spot someone who may be a dangerous threat – before they reach a point where they bring a gun to school, the office, your local bar and beyond. Learn why nearly all schools have not become any safer- no better at protecting kids- from shooters… even though these mass shootings are clearly on the rise. Find out what tech many schools are dumping huge volumes of money into- that is a giant mistake. The guest this week is Michael Yorio. Michael reveals the biggest...
Published 11/23/18
Did you know that the US Army Rangers have been bravely fighting for American values as far back as battling the British to win our Independence? In fact, Rangers even fought to protect us BEFORE the Revolutionary war…before we became the United States of America. The 19 standing orders from back in the mid 1700s used in the French + Indian war…are still used today. This Veterans Day, 12 modern Rangers came to hang out with Allison. These amazing veterans honor the fallen by sharing their...
Published 11/17/18
Jaw-dropping courage. Extraordinary perseverance. Astonishing resilience. In the lead up to Veterans Day, we’re zeroing in on a WWII story that deserves to be just as well-known as Pearl Harbor…and yet few know it. Hook yourself up and pay tribute with us to those who gave everything for our freedom. Join Allison and veteran Jacob Dahl served in 2nd Ranger Battalion. He took on the Bataan Memorial Death March extreme marathon (Heavy Ruck Division) - a remarkable feat - to recognize the...
Published 11/10/18
Bears. Bows….and deploying cats as a crafty tactic in war. These are just a few of the many surprising twists and turns in today’s episode. If you’re curious what life for modern day gladiators in their downtime, then this episode is definitely for you. Hang out with Army Ranger Hayden Treu. He hails from Texas and takes us with him on missions in the Middle East through to the backcountry of Washington state for some wild hunting expeditions. This is a deep dive inside the world of the elite...
Published 11/02/18
Medal of Honor recognizes conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. This week you have the privilege of joining a certified bad ass as he takes part in a historic and very special weekend at USAF Special Operations. Hang out with Major Chief Master Sergeant Cal Markham who takes you behind the scenes of a phenomenal air show and more. You’ll hear the remarkable heroism behind this medal of honor – the courage and selflessness will inspire you...
Published 10/26/18
Monkey brains served up as a delicacy. Elephant Tripe. Lion-sized ferocious pets. Just a few of the very colorful characters that appear in today's adventures. In this episode, you get to hang out with high experienced Doug Kiesswetter who served in Special Forces for many years and undertook deployments and missions all over the world. You're going to hear a lot of unexpected - and often very surprising stuff- that happens in the life of Special Forces guys out in the far flung corners of...
Published 10/20/18
Black mambas. Giant Soldier Ants. Bee swarms. This week’s episode is taking you inside jungle warfare in ways you’ve never seen before. Loads of unforgettable adventures in this hour. Hailing from Special Forces, Brian Hueske is a phenomenal storyteller so you will feel completely immersed alongside him on missions. Find out the sorts of missions that Special Forces bravely and nobly undertake in foreign jungles. The SF guys have to survive not just bullets, but dangerous animals seemingly...
Published 10/13/18
Hulk Smashing in real life. Mega Chainsaws. Winter Warfare. This episode covers a whole lot of ground taking you all around the world. You also get to dig deep into the art of blowing things up -Commando style - with guest Ed Priest. In fact, one of Ed’s expertise is in blowing things up on a level that is mind-boggling. Ed served as a CCT in an elite military unit. On the ground, he would work with fighter jets and helicopters armed with the world’s most powerful weapons. In dangerous...
Published 10/05/18
Stronger. Faster. More Powerful. More Agile. Endless Endurance...what’s the secret formula to forging the absolute best warriors? The best athletes? The best version of your fitness self? Today’s episode reveals the secrets that take any regular human and transforms them into the extraordinary. Today we’re hanging out with Navy SEAL Jeff Nichols who served more than 10 years in the SEAL teams with many deployments around the world. He’s an expert in Human Performance – literally how to make...
Published 09/28/18
NASCAR. Today's guest is Sean Matson who served as a Navy SEAL for many years. He's now a very successful entrepreneur. We join Sean in his truck en route to a NASCAR race with a team in the truck who will be a surprise. You're going to hear about a rattlesnake incident worthy of Indiana Jones. Find out why Sean was drinking tea from gold-plated tea cups and the reason you won't see coming. Today you also get to go inside dangerous missions, astonishingly brave moments on the battlefield and...
Published 09/21/18
Arriving in the United States without any English within a few short years Guido Filippone had enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Have you seen Rocky? Guido will remind you a lot of that incredible Rocky spirit. As an infantryman, he served combat tours in Fallujah and Ramadi at times when fighting was ultra-intense – and before he was old enough to vote. In today’s show they dig into some tough topics – courage, bravery, fear and being smart about leveraging help. Find out what it is like...
Published 08/06/18