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Andy Stumpf
Mental Health
Law Enforcement
Divorce
Parenting
Black Rifle Coffee
Relationships
PTSD
Military Service
Healthcare
Human Trafficking
Jiu-Jitsu
Veterans
Leadership
Cartels
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Personal Growth
Social Media
Politics
Veteran Affairs
Financial Planning

It is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them too), taught fitness, owned a gym, and have spent the last few years speaking to organizations and leaders. It has been a journey, and in all honesty, I have no idea where it is going. I seek the things that make me uncomfortable. I move towards things... more

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A Marine veteran with no combat time or service injuries asks what I think about his stepsons' VA disability ratings and whether he should file for the same "free money." I break down where that money actually comes from, what the deficit and nationa... more

Ryan Bodenheimer spent eleven years on active duty flying the F-15E, including 70 combat missions over Afghanistan and a stint building strike packages at the air operations center in Qatar. He was selected for the Thunderbirds, flew Thunderbird 2 fo... more

I asked a question this week about whether the Fort Hood shooter's execution should be made public, and the emotional response to it surprised me. One video about my post opened by telling me never to defend him. I didn't. He should die, and I spent ... more

Bill Thompson joined the Army at 17 and spent 22 years there, most of it on the technical and communications side of a special missions unit. He now runs Spartan Forge, an AI-driven hunting app with over 100,000 users, advises high-profile clients on... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Bodenheimer
Former F-15E pilot, Thunderbirds pilot, and creator of Max Afterburner
Max Afterburner
Episode: Inside the Thunderbirds and the Cost of Getting It Wrong | Ryan Bodenheimer | Ep. 477
Bill Thompson
Former Army communications specialist, founder of Spartan Forge, and communications security adviser.
Spartan Forge
Episode: The AGI Promise Is a Cover Story | Bill Thompson | Ep. 476
Matthew Brown
Whistleblower, former Pentagon contractor in counter-WMD and legacy UAP programs
Former Pentagon/Intelligence Community contractor
Episode: Immaculate Constellation and the Cost of Blowing the Whistle | Matthew Brown | Ep. 474
Andrew Stumpf
Former Navy SEAL, entrepreneur and host guest for this episode
Episode: From Ranger to Rancher: Picking a Fight With Big Food | Patrick Montgomery | Ep. 473
Deborah James
Former Secretary of the Air Force
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Episode: The Medal, the Memos, and the Mountain | Mitch Hall & Brian Bloom | Ep. 472
Josh Walker
Ranger Regiment veteran, participant in the Takur Ghar operation
Ranger Regiment
Episode: The Ranger Account of Takur Ghar | Josh Walker & Chris Cunningham | Ep. 471
Chris Cunningham
Ranger Regiment veteran, participant in the Takur Ghar operation
Ranger Regiment
Episode: The Ranger Account of Takur Ghar | Josh Walker & Chris Cunningham | Ep. 471
Amanda Lindhout
Journalist and kidnapping survivor
Episode: 460 Days in the Darkness of Somalia | Amanda Lindhout | Ep. 468
Nick Jones
Navy Cross recipient, founder of Talons Reach Foundation
Talons Reach Foundation
Episode: The Weight of the Navy Cross | Nick Jones | Ep. 467

Host

Andy Stumpf
Host of Cleared Hot, leads conversations; connected with BRCC/Cleared Hot network

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18.4k ratings
  • Video-driven show is hard to listen to

    I listen to podcasts while I do other things —exercise, walks, gardening and cooking and almost all of them are primarily audio driven The series on Robert’s ridge is so linked to the videos that they are showing that it is almost impossible to track via audio only. I will need to sit at my computer for 9+ hours to fully understand all that is being presented and that is a hard ask

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Very bad app x10
    United States25 days ago
  • Yep

    Pretty good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryns88
    South Africaa month ago
  • Dr Miller WTF

    First off great show and I appreciate you looking for perspectives from everyone. Now Dr. Miller, not a lot of proof in the pudding. One as a former USAF Officer with a background in Nuclear War, the idea of just using a nuclear weapon without understanding the consequences of the second and third effects is crazy. Also I found it hilarious that he automatically went on the defense about his career. No doubt a smart man but I’m sure as hell not following him into combat. Thanks for your show. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    “Paps”
    United States2 months ago
  • Recon Marine brother here!

    Love your podcast brother been listening for a while! Keep up the good work! Til Valhalla!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bkroller
    United States2 months ago
  • Value Add

    So appreciative of this podcast. Great interviews and great insights for life. If one wants quality entertainment listen to this. If one wants life changing insights listen to this. Thank you Andy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikemyopinion
    United States2 months ago

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Guests with military, leadership, or resilience-focused experiences consistently resonate with the audience.
Show feedback highlights practical life lessons and accountability, with strong loyalty from listeners.
Fans value blunt, authentic conversations and tough questions from the host.
Sponsorships and guest diversity are noted as adding credibility and usefulness for real-world applicability.
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The AGI Promise Is a Cover Story | Bill Thompson | Ep. 476
Q: So how do you explain the modern headlines where they usually... The heads of modern AI firms are saying, we are on the precipice of existential. Within 10 years, it's going to destroy humanity.
Thompson says the companies' warnings serve their interests: they can blame regulation for delays, attract government restrictions on open competitors, and reassure investors despite falling short of promised AGI.
The AGI Promise Is a Cover Story | Bill Thompson | Ep. 476
Q: Can you define the differences between the two?
Thompson explains that closed AI systems are operated by companies and conceal their internal workings, while open systems allow users to inspect, adapt, and run models themselves.
Inside the Thunderbirds and the Cost of Getting It Wrong | Ryan Bodenheimer | Ep. 477
Q: What do you think about the Afghanistan withdrawal?
Bodenheimer calls the departure poorly planned and executed, criticizes leadership for forcing an untenable plan, and says the withdrawal's failure does not invalidate the service and sacrifices of veterans.
Inside the Thunderbirds and the Cost of Getting It Wrong | Ryan Bodenheimer | Ep. 477
Q: How close do accidents come to occurring during Thunderbirds demonstrations?
Bodenheimer says minor formation contacts can happen, but the central risks are gradual positioning errors and the ground. Pilots watch small deviations, brief obstacles, and must be willing to stop when they are having a bad day.
Immaculate Constellation and the Cost of Blowing the Whistle | Matthew Brown | Ep. 474
Q: What were the biggest challenges in the whistleblowing process?
Lack of formal protection, internal resistance, danger to personal safety, and a complicated regulatory environment made the process feel risky and isolating.

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