Nick Norris is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross-Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command — SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) as Officer in Charge prior to transitioning off Active Duty. Originally from Chicago, Nick received his Bachelor in Science from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 and his Masters of Science in Real Estate from The University of San Diego in 2013. He is the Executive Director of the C4 Foundation, which provides support and resources through science-based programs to active-duty Navy SEALs and their families. Nick is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness company that is committed to positively impacting customer health via both personal care products and nutritional supplements. Both Protekt and the C4 Foundation value the power of time spent in the outdoors and the positive impact it has on overall well-being.

Traditionally these episodes are dedicated to multi-topic Q and A, today will be slightly different.

The most regrettable moments of my life revolve around the times I have not taken action when I should have, when I have not said something that I should have, when I tolerated what I know to be wrong.

I am as flawed as the next man. The list of my mistakes is long and distinguished. I will stand in judgment of my actions, all of them.

What I discuss on this episode needs to have been said long ago, many times, by far too many people. I was part of the problem, I should have been part of the solution.

Question 1: CrossFit

Jeff Shapiro is a professional climber and pilot who has dedicated his life to the mountains.

What began as a passion for rock and alpine climbing slowly evolved into a love of flight. Jeff has spent years as a professional hang glider pilot and racer, paraglider, skydiver and BASE jumper, and most recently a bush plane pilot. If that were not enough, Jeff is an avid falconer as well.

When he is not traveling the world on epic expeditions, he is home in the great state of Montana with his wife and daughter.

Rarely have I met a man this capable and experienced. Enjoy!

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. Topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers.

2:00 Q1: George Floyd

16:05. Q2: I've never been a gun owner, but now I need a gun for protection

21:53. Q3: How do I keep my world "small," but also have a global impact

26:15. Q4: What is better for police training, generalist vs. specialist

32:10. Q5: Is there a lack of diversity in the SEAL community and other SOF

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Bryan Callen was the founder of JSOC and a plank owner at both CAG and Devgru. He first tasted combat during the civil war and has fought for Truth, Liberty, and Justice since that time. He will occasionally moonlight as an assassin, traveling the globe in his continuous and continual fight against evil......

Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as "Coach Mellor" on ABC's SCHOOLED and THE GOLDBERGS; which he has played since 2014. Callen has also appeared in such TV and films as Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Ride Along, Hangover 1 & 2, Sex and the City, Old School, MADTv, Entourage, Californication, and many more.

A veteran Headliner, Callen performs in theaters and comedy venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His third one-hour comedy special, "Complicated Apes", debuted in Spring 2019 and stayed on top of the comedy charts all summer.

Additionally, Callen is co-host of the top-rated iTunes podcast. The Fighter & The Kid

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 2 is in the breach...

Q1: 3 Things that all men should do

Q2: Removed - I'll explain later...

Q3: David Goggins

Q4: Would I attempt to change my son's mind if they wanted to pursue joining the military and SEAL Teams.

Q5: Advice for dealing with the grief associated with losing a loved one.

Q6: State and Federal Government handling of COVID - 19

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Greg Anderson is a Law Enforcement Officer for the Port of Seattle Police Department. He is currently on administrative leave pending a likely termination for posting an 8-minute video to his personal Instagram page in which he called for his fellow Law Enforcement Officers to consider the impacts of their actions on public trust, and the legality/constitutionality of enforcing strict pandemic/quarantine measures.

Greg is a veteran of the United States Army where he served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Post military he worked overseas as a contractor for Triple Canopy before joining the US Marshal Service, then as a Police Officer in Los Angeles, and eventually as an officer at the Port of Seattle in Washington. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and the owner of Checkmat Lake Stevens.

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 2 is in the breach...

Q1: Podcast equipment options and solutions

Q2: Differences and similarities while serving during an administration change.

Q3: War and whether or not those you fight are as committed.

Q4: Is SEAL Team Six the most elite SEAL Team in the world.

Q5: Thoughts on daily imposed self-suffering.

Q6: Recommendations for civilians seeking weapons training.

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Ephraim Mattos graduated high school in 2010, joined the United States Navy, successfully graduated BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training, and became a member of a west coast SEAL Team.

After leaving the US Navy SEAL Teams in 2017, at the age of 24, he flew to Iraq and joined a small group of volunteer humanitarians known as the Free Burma Rangers. Until being shot by ISIS on a suicidal rescue mission, Mattos witnessed unexplainable acts of courage and sacrifice by the Free Burma Rangers, who, while under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, assaulted across ISIS minefields, used themselves as human shields, and sprinted down ISIS-infested streets-all to retrieve wounded civilians.

Ephraim founded Stronghold Rescue and Relief, a non-profit dedicated to sending highly trained former Special Operations personnel into the heart of violent conflicts around the world in order to find and help the families caught in the crossfire, as well as assist oppressed people in multiple countries facing genocide and human trafficking.

Today, Ephraim continues to conduct humanitarian rescue and relief operations around the world.

Stronghold Rescue and Relief

City of Death by Ephraim Mattos

Full Auto Friday is a "rapid-fire" format of Q and A submitted by listeners. 6-8 topics from all walks of life with a 5-minute cap on all answers. Round 1 is in the breach...

Q1: The origin of the audio from the podcast intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWrgUZbuhiw&t=23s

Q2: Foreign Special Forces Units

Q3: Why are so many damn "operators" writing books?

Q4: Leadership while struggling with mental health or substance abuse.

Q5: How am I supposed to protect myself if my gun is locked up at night?

Q6: Philosophical differences with Lt. Col Grossman

Enjoy!