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The Wild Chaos Podcast

Bam - The Wild Chaos
Mental Health
Hunting
Marine Corps
Law Enforcement
Afghanistan
Idaho
PTSD
Faith
Military Experience
Fatherhood
Addiction
Entrepreneurship
Iraq
Parenting
Transitioning To Civilian Life
Green Berets
Substance Abuse
Veterans
Military Training
Bear Hunting

Father. Husband. Marine. Host. Everyone has a story and I want to hear it. The first thing people say to me is, "I'm not cool enough", "I haven't done anything cool in life", etc. I have heard it all but I know there is more. More of you with incredible stories. From drug addict to author, professional athlete to military hero, immigrant to special forces... I dive into the stories that shape live... more

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He survived explosions, gunfire, and Afghanistan. But the hardest battle happened inside his own brain. Now he’s trying to change PTSD treatment forever.

Episode 112 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Brenden Borrowman, a Purple Heart Army veteran w... more

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A teacher found a mouse in her work bag. What she says happened next exposed something much bigger. And parents weren’t supposed to see it.

Episode 111 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Michelle Chung, a former teacher speaking out about what she d... more

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He survived war. He survived addiction. But his own department almost broke him.

Episode 110 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Gabe Smith — US Army veteran, former SWAT officer, and police sniper — sharing one of the most raw and honest law enforce... more

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A grizzly. Nine yards away and a debate the internet never understands.

Episode 109 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Allen Bolen, world-class bowhunter, entrepreneur, and lifelong outdoorsman.

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Brenden Borrowman
Founder/CEO of Neurova Labs, veteran and brain-therapy innovator
Neurova Labs
Episode: #112 - Inside the Brain of PTSD: How A Near Death Blast Sparks A New Way To Rebalance The Brain & Heal It w/Brenden Borrowman
Michelle Chung
Former Boise School District teacher who pursued a personal injury lawsuit over rodent infestation and health issues in her classroom
Boise School District (former employee)
Episode: #111 - Rodents to Retaliation: Inside the Boise School District Controversy Parents Need to Hear w/Michelle Chung
Gabe Smith
US Army veteran, former Reno Police Officer, founder of mental health charity and training facility
Self-directed charity and training initiative
Episode: #110 - When You Go To War, Become SWAT, and Walk Away From Corruption: What Happens When a Good Cop Tells the Truth w/Gabe Smith
Allen Bolen
Trophy hunter and entrepreneur
Self-employed (hunting industries)
Episode: #109 - What It Takes To Hunt Giants: The Hunting Debate No One Understands w/Allen Bolen
Michael Nappi
Former gang member; founder of Rise program; prison-education advocate
Rise program / Idaho Department of Corrections
Episode: #108 - Gang Member To Mentor: Stolen Car, Pounds of Drugs & Breaking the Cycle of Gangs and Addiction w/Michael Nappi
Josh Smith
Founder/CEO of Montana Knife Company
Montana Knife Company
Episode: #107 - From Garage to Glory: The Rise of Montana Knife Company w/Josh Smith
Chris Ayub
Executive producer of The Religion Business; co-founder of Broken Shepherds; focuses on accountability in religious infrastructure
The Religion Business / Broken Shepherds
Episode: #106 - Is It Religion or A Business? The Truth About Church Money Nobody Likes To Talk About w/Chris Ayoub
Daniel Litzenberger
Former US Army Ranger, Ranger Mortarman, later Sniper; founder of The Ranch Foundation
The Ranch Foundation
Episode: #105 - Combat, Conflict, & Consequences: A Ranger Snipers Fight For His Life In And Out of War w/Dan Litzenberger
Hector Bravo
Former Army infantryman, later correctional officer in California
Corrections (Donovan State Prison, California); Army veteran
Episode: #103 - Prison Gladiator Fights and Corruption: Inside the Chaos of California Prisons You Never Expected w/Hector Bravo

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Bam
Host of The Wild Chaos Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Great show

    Great show love hearing stories about the military and law enforcement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rays up93
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the podcast

    I love the length of the podcast! Nobody else gets down to the nitty gritty! They do!

    Love the family duo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avagrave
    United Statesa month ago
  • The name says it all!

    Love seeing the growth of my favorite podcast! Real people telling their story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BidenSucks2021
    United States2 months ago
  • Welp, I tried.

    I actually loved 90% of the stuff i've heard on this podcast but where I draw the line is when people tell me how to parent. I'll parent my kids the way I choose. Everything else was

    great but I didn't realize you were a perfect parent?!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    samanthahansen
    United States2 months ago
  • Pacifist

    This guy is nothing more than a pacifist washed up ex marine!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Montana111111111
    United States2 months ago

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Many say the show blends military, outdoors, and entrepreneurship stories into motivating narratives.
Some listeners wish for tighter parenting guidance but praise honesty and practical lessons.
Fans describe episodes as inspiring, with real-talk on difficult topics.
Listeners praise the host's storytelling and the diverse, authentic guest lineup.
Episodes are described as diverse and engaging, with a good mix of personal trauma, resilience, and mentorship angles.

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#219
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#154
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#111 - Rodents to Retaliation: Inside the Boise School District Controversy Parents Need to Hear w/Michelle Chung
Q: What was the turning point in the dispute with the school district?
When I escalated to medical leave and then obtained independent inspector findings that contradicted the district's denials, leading to pressure that culminated in a settlement.
#111 - Rodents to Retaliation: Inside the Boise School District Controversy Parents Need to Hear w/Michelle Chung
Q: What started this crisis for you in the classroom?
A mouse problem that escalated to chronic infestations, with mice in appliances, droppings on cooking utensils, and ultimately Lyme disease linked to exposure, which the district denied and minimized for years.
#111 - Rodents to Retaliation: Inside the Boise School District Controversy Parents Need to Hear w/Michelle Chung
Q: Who are you and where are you from?
I am Michelle Chung, a longtime teacher in the Boise School District who faced years of rodent infestation issues in my classroom and fought through HR, legal action, and a public exposure to secure safer conditions for my students.
#112 - Inside the Brain of PTSD: How A Near Death Blast Sparks A New Way To Rebalance The Brain & Heal It w/Brenden Borrowman
Q: Walk me through the day you ended up getting blown up and shot.
I caught three rounds in the blast—one in the back plate, two in the front striker—my gear held, and I began the long process of recovery and rebuilding through new brain-based therapies.
#106 - Is It Religion or A Business? The Truth About Church Money Nobody Likes To Talk About w/Chris Ayoub
Q: Who are you? Where are you from?
Chris Ayub introduces himself as the executive producer of The Religion Business and a military veteran with a background in entrepreneurship and faith.

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What is The Wild Chaos Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, high-variance conversation style centers on real-life resilience, redemption, and frontline realities. Guests range from veterans and first responders to entrepreneurs, athletes, and public-facing reformers, with episodes often unpacking trauma, addiction, mentorship, leadership, and community impact. Expect blunt storytelling, hard-hitting takes on institutions (military, policing, corrections, nonprofits), and practical lessons on recovery, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. A notable throughline is a commitment to personal accountability, reform-minded thinking, and turning chaos into purpose, making it a strong fit for audiences drawn to gritty life stories, self-improvement, and mission-driven work. Potential listeners who val... more

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1. Brenden Borrowman
2. Michelle Chung
3. Gabe Smith
4. Allen Bolen
5. Michael Nappi
6. Josh Smith
7. Chris Ayub
8. Daniel Litzenberger

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