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-New Episodes Every Wednesday- Find out what takes to solve some of the world's seemingly impossible problems. In each episode, SEAL Team 6 veteran and "Cleared Hot" podcast host Andy Stumpf interviews a new "agent of change" who is enacting real change to understand the scope of their work, how it can be replicated, and the unimaginable stakes of their everyday lives. An IRONCLAD Original.

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Payne Lindsey is an investigative filmmaker and podcaster known for hosting hit the true crime series including “Up and Vanished” and “Atlanta Monster”, and his latest show, which investigates the UAP, UFO, and alien abduction phenomenon, “High Stran... more

Jake Adelstein is a journalist and writer, known for works including Tokyo Vice (adapted into an HBO Max series), The Last Yakuza, and Tokyo Noir.

In his latest book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin, he pulls back the curtain on crypto’s criminal underworld... more

Chris Hansen, the investigative journalist behind Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" series and now "Predators I've Caught," "Takedown," "Have a Seat," and "Dangerous Games," joins Andy to break down his latest predator takedowns, including a 23-year D... more

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf speaks with John Greenwald Jr., the creator of the site www.theblackvault.com/, the largest online repository of declassified government documents anywhere on the internet.

The discuss hidden UAP... more

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Jake Adelstein
American journalist and author
The Daily Beast; author of The Devil Takes Bitcoin
Episode: The Crazy True Story of How Jake Adelstein Cracked a $500 Million Crypto Heist
Chris Hansen
Investigative journalist, Have a Seat with Chris Hansen; host of Predators I've Caught
Have a Seat with Chris Hansen; Predators I've Caught; Tru Blu
Episode: Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going
John Greenwald Jr.
Founder of The Black Vault, FOIA researcher
The Black Vault
Episode: John Greenwald Jr.: 30 Years of UFO FOIA Secrets & Government Cover-Ups
Matthew Levitt
Expert in intelligence and counterterrorism
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Inside Iran's Wounded Regime: Matthew Levitt on the Strikes, the Fallout & What's Next
Ryan Bodenheimer
Former fighter pilot, known as Max Afterburner
Max Afterburner YouTube channel
Episode: F-15 Downed Over Iran & UAP Encounters: Ryan 'Max Afterburner' Bodenheimer
Tyler Vanderkolk
Owner of Archery Country in Austin, co-owner with Joe Rogan, Cameron Hanes, and Evan Hafer
Archery Country
Episode: BONUS: The Shop Joe Rogan, Cam Hanes, And Evan Hafer Bet On (w/ Owner Tyler Vanderkolk)
Paul Rosolie
Conservationist, author, founder of Junglekeepers
Junglekeepers
Episode: Protecting Uncontacted Tribes from Amazon Organized Crime (Paul Rosolie Returns)
Mick Maynard
UFC matchmaker
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Episode: The Future of the UFC: Andy Stumpf & UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard
Mubin Shaikh
Counter-terrorism expert
Former extremist turned counter-terrorism operative
Episode: Undercover Jihadi: How an Intelligence Asset Infiltrated a Homegrown Cell Planning a Mass-Casualty Op

Host

Andy Stumpf
Host of Change Agents; SEAL Team 6 veteran and podcaster; affiliated with IRONCLAD Original projects and Firecracker Farm in various capacities

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Episode with Mubin

    One of the most enlightening episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United States2 months ago
  • Must listen!

    Great topics and knowledgeable guests. Please fix your volume! Ads blow out ears while guest’s mic is often too low. Makes it difficult to listen sometimes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Wisco Skeptic
    United States3 months ago
  • Peter Zeihan is a bad guest

    He sounds intelligent, but as soon as you know about the topic he’s discussing, you realize he makes wild conclusions. For example, his understanding of NATO “Supreme Commander” is just incorrect. I’ll add his random accusations people are under Russian control.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Your S1
    United States5 months ago
  • My years in China

    My 4.5 years in China (2016-21) was enlightening. The people (PRC) is the best I’ve been treated. However, the CCP? A dangerous entity and these gentlemen are exactly right on much. But, the people are deeply patriotic whether they agree with their government or not. I envy their patriotism. With a couple of my colleagues there are married to PLA staff officers and although they never directly revealed much, they indirectly did so. Intentionally so or not, I don’t know. It’s a safe country becau... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amdyfyn
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This episode with Steven Dudley, was amazing and very informative. Please have him on again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El cucuy69
    United States9 months ago

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High-quality experts and a focus on solutions, though occasional volume and mic issues noted.
Insightful, well-researched guests and topics; volume/issues occasionally raised by listeners but overall strong.
Listeners appreciate candid, no-nonsense storytelling and the host's balanced approach.

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Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going
Q: What should parents do to protect their children in a digital environment?
Maintain open dialogue, avoid overreacting to technology, monitor digitalFootprints prudently, encourage kids to report uncomfortable encounters, and educate them about not sharing personal information or meeting online contacts in person without parental oversight.
Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going
Q: What has been learned about prosecutorial challenges and why some cases don't lead to convictions?
Even with strong evidence, prosecutors can be overwhelmed by other violent crime priorities, concerns over chain of custody for chats, or fear of inflating charges; collaboration with law enforcement chatters and proper documentation helps mitigate these issues, leading to a high prosecution rate in many cases.
Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going
Q: What mechanisms do predators use on Roblox to contact children and steer conversations off-platform?
Predators often initiate contact within Roblox, then move conversations to less regulated spaces like Discord or direct texting, using gaming anonymity as a hook and grooming techniques to build trust before pushing for more explicit exchanges.
Inside Iran's Wounded Regime: Matthew Levitt on the Strikes, the Fallout & What's Next
Q: Unpack for me what you're seeing in IRAN. What do you think of the action so far, the policy coming out of the current administration?
Levitt explains that Iran has displayed a multi-layered strategy, leveraging proxies and internal security structures, and that the policy has been reactive rather than decisively addressing the roots of Iran's influence; the discussion emphasizes the need to degrade Iran's malign capabilities while preparing for long-term consequences and diplomacy.
The Future of the UFC: Andy Stumpf & UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard
Q: What is the biggest misconception about the UFC that fans or outsiders have?
People may not realize the depth of planning, the number of people behind the scenes (coaches, agents, medical staff, logistics), and the investment required for athletes to train and compete at a professional level.

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Across episodes, the show spotlights high-impact individuals solving hard problems in security, technology, governance, health, and culture. Conversations blend firsthand experiences with systems-level insights—from cybercrime and geopolitical risk to conservation, entrepreneurship, and elite athletics—often highlighting practical lessons, leadership under pressure, and how innovations scale beyond the spotlight. A standout thread is authentic, no-nonsense storytelling from people shaping real-world outcomes, with a steady emphasis on risk, resilience, and ethics in demanding environments.

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4. Matthew Levitt
5. Ryan Bodenheimer
6. Tyler Vanderkolk
7. Paul Rosolie
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