Kevin is 20 year dispatcher for first responders and an author of a cookbook, Badass Cookery & General Shenanigans.  Be sure to check out his cookbook and thank your local dispatcher.

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Jason spent over a decade in the law enforcement profession and decided early on that he would invest his time into BJJ.  Jason and I talk about the importance of training martial arts in a profession that does not dedicate enough time in the area.  Not only is BJJ an outlet for self defense, but it is a fantastic workout, a great place to build camaraderie, and develop mental toughness as well.  

Although Jason is no longer in law enforcement, he is still dedicated to making cops better.  Jason runs Jiu Jitsu Five-0, a program for cops who don't have the time or recourses to go to the gym.  On his app (iphone and android) you'll find everything you'll need to include training videos, nutrition plans, yoga, workouts, and even live classes you can join in on.  Jason also has a line of LE inspired BJJ gear including GI's, rashguards, and shorts.

Jason was a blast to have on the podcast, he is knowledgeable and easy to listen to.  I haven no doubt you will gain something positive from this episode.

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Website: https://www.jiujitsufiveo.com/

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Garrett is a USMC veteran and current blade smith.  Garrett and his father own Steel Pig Forge out of Lincoln Nebraska.  He has been featured on Forged in Fire on the history channel twice.  

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Today I'm joined by Michael Malpass.  Michael has thirty years of law enforcement experience at a large agency in Arizona.  Eleven years have been spent as a SWAT officer.  Michael is also a 5x National Kickboxing champion.  Furthermore, he is the author of Taming the Serpent: How Neuroscience can Revolutionize Modern Law Enforcement Training.  This is for sure one of my favorite episodes I have released, Michael has a wealth of knowledge to share with the law enforcement community, it is his passion, his dream, and his goal to better prepare officers for real world events through progressive training.

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William Bolyard is an Army veteran, drinker, gambler, traveler, and writer.  After reading his book of poetry titled Sober Man's Thoughts I couldn't pass on the opportunity to have him on the podcast.  I hope you enjoy the episode and I hope I can convince you to give poetry a try, I know it was not anything I ever imagined myself enjoying but people like William have proven that otherwise.  

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Mike Sussman is a physician assistant and co-creator of American Yogi with his brother Phil.  Mike joined me today to discuss what the mission of American Yogi is, a movement to break the stigma that yoga is not for everyone.  As Mike says, yoga is the most inclusive community that a person can be apart of, everyone is welcome.  The service American Yogi provides is amazing, it is more that a clothing brand, it is truly a community of unlikely (at least from societies narrative) individuals of veterans, first responders, and so called tough guys finding balance with yoga and connecting with people outside of their realm. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation with Mike.

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Welcome back y'all, today I'm joined by Morgan Lerette to discuss his time with Blackwater and dive into the book he wrote, Welcome to Blackwater.  This is an episode you won't wanna miss, he is likely the funniest person I have had the pleasure of hosting.

Morgan worked for Blackwater for eighteen months from 2004-2005. Upon his return to the US, he completed his undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University and commissioned as a US Army Intelligence Officer.

 In 2009-10 Morgan deployed back to Iraq. He left the Army as a Captain (O-3), moved to Boston, and attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He received a Master of International Business degree in International Banking and Finance.

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Find Morgan: Welcometoblackwater.com or Instagram.com/welcome_to_blackwater_book

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Today I'm Joined by Jon, a Canadian armed forces and police veteran.  Jon and I discuss the intricacies of racism amongst nations, specifically the French Canadians and English Canadians and how these issues take a back seat in the military.  We also discuss how PTSD effects veterans.  Jon has a book releasing in the near future titled Operation: Wired Differently that I look forward to promoting.  I have already read the first chapter of his book and can say with confidence I am fully on board.

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Today I am joined by Donna Brown to discuss her books Behind and Beyond the Badge Volume 1 and 2.  Donna is a retired police officer who dedicated her phase to life to telling the story of various individuals in the law enforcement family, a way to humanize the badge.  These books are very important and Donna did a beautiful job telling their stories. 

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Today I am joined by Knocko Nolan, a 25 year veteran detective out of LA who draws heavy influence from music, film, and books.  Knocko runs is a BJJ practitioner and a co-host of the armbar podcast as well as featuring on various other podcast.  We discuss the importance of reading for decompression and for growth.  I had a blast with Knocko, and I really look forward to seeing him on the new netflix special Vanishing at Cecil Hotel. 

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