Stefano Ritondale is a former Army Armor officer with extensive military intelligence experience. He is also the Chief Intelligence Officer of Artorias, specializing in Cartel violence in Mexico, Latin American affairs, and drug trade/organized crime.
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In this Q&A episode, I dive into three powerful listener questions that hit hard on personal struggles, global issues, and life-or-death moments.
First, I respond to a heartfelt message from a 40-year-old father of six who’s navigating the emotional wreckage of divorce. He’s wondering how to rebuild, find love again, and move forward without being crushed by the weight of his past. I’ve been there—I share my own experiences with heartbreak, healing, and what it really takes to start over with confidence.
Next, I unpack the geopolitical ripple effects of President Trump’s decision to label Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. What does this mean for border security, asylum claims, and the flood of firearms crossing from the U.S. into Mexico?
Lastly, a retired Army vet who survived a heart attack—known as the “widowmaker”—asks how to deal with the fear and anxiety it left behind, not just for him, but for his wife. I’ve faced my own health scares and the mental and emotional aftermath of those “what if” moments that shake you to your core.
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Seth Gehle is a professional speaker committed to empowering others to embrace their warrior spirit and overcome any adversity or trauma in their life.
Enduring 16 years of abuse, Seth transformed his pain into purpose, using his voice as an author and motivational speaker to help others heal and find strength. A devoted husband and father, Seth proves that with determination, anyone can overcome their past and create a brighter future.
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I am unsure of what exactly to call this new segment, we had discussed "Bolt Action Friday," but it just doesn't have the right ring to it.
Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation.
Before we began I opened with an explanation of the airspace surrounding the Washington DC area, and how something so horrific like the collision between a civilian airliner and military BlackHawk helicopter can occur. I have no details or specifics of the crash, my commentary is on airspace and the complications that can occur only.
The remainder of the episode contains topics that I have talked about solo, but was curious about a younger generations take:
Military Service
Mental Health
Relationships
Enjoy and let me know what you think of this format.
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Kegan Gill was a US Navy Fighter Pilot (F-18 Super Hornet) and was forced to eject into the sound barrier as his plane was going down during a training exercise over the Atlantic Ocean. In the process of ejecting, Kegan sustained catastrophic injuries that literally ripped his limbs apart along with a severe traumatic brain injury.
His body landed in the ice-cold waters of the Atlantic with a protective wet suit that had been ripped to pieces. With his parachute still attached, and unable to move his arms, Kegan was continuously dunked into the freezing water for two hours before his rescue. Luckily, his hypothermic condition kept him from bleeding to death.
Kegan spent the following months focusing on his recovery, and despite his catastrophic injuries, he was eventually able to score a perfect PFT and was able to return to flight duty.
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Is what they are saying online true?
Have we reached the end of Democracy?
Has the experiment known as America run its course?
As if those topics aren't considered "controversial" enough, let's layer on to that a discussion about January 6th, and the role our decisions and actions play in outcome.
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Greg has made a living for the past two decades in law enforcement, special operations, and Government special operations, deploying to war zones throughout the world. Greg spent eight years as a Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer with the majority of his time in Special Investigation and Narcotics units. He went on to work for Triple Canopy conducting high threat protection for the Department of State in conflict zones. Lapin was then recruited for a Department of Defense program, where he also worked in conflict zones while deployed. He has conducted various missions for both government and non-government clients around the globe. Greg is currently the head instructor for Fieldcraft Survival.
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As usual, I never know where young Michael plans to take these episodes.
We covered it all, from pacifism to violence, Clowns in vans down by the river, Michael's odds of making it through SEAL training, and so much more.
Tune in and enjoy!
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W. Bryan Hubbard was the 1st Chairman of the Kentucky Opioid Commission and currently leads the REID Foundation’s American Ibogaine Initiative.
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The events that occurred in Las Vegas were not only tragic, but they should serve as a reminder for those who create content as to what can happen when your desire is to be "first."
Conspiracy theories are sometimes real, but I worry that sometimes people want them to be true more than they want to look at the data objectively.
This episode attempts to explain and provide a thought process that has served me well in life when it comes to separating the "wheat from the chaff" of information overload.
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Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer in building technical solutions to protect society from predators, Nic is passionate about solving society's most pressing issues through cost-effective technical solutions.
Nic grew up in Montana but left to join US military special operations as a US Air Force Pararescueman. After more than a decade in Pararescue, Nic worked in private intelligence start-ups before being recruited into a specialized unit at the Central Intelligence Agency that provided unique capabilities and expertise in response to the critical operational needs of the Intelligence Community.
With 30 combat deployments under his belt in both Special Operations and the CIA, Nic experienced the power of technology during the Global War on Terror and set out to use his skills and training with that experience to combat modern slavery.
In 2014, Nic founded DeliverFund, the only donor-funded solution to human trafficking that delivers proprietary data and technology to law enforcement, allowing them to take down human traffickers effectively. Along with DeliverFund, Nic founded a venture capital-backed software company and has a technology leadership consulting practice.
Despite being dubbed "The Real Jack Ryan" by VICE Media, Nic's most important role is as a husband and father leading his family in a life of service and adventure in Montana. When he is not in his office, Nic can be found on a lake, on the ski slopes, camping, climbing vertical rock or ice in the mountains, with his nose in a book learning something new, or spending downtime with his extraordinary wife.
Nic holds multiple degrees, one of which is a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Harvard University.
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