The Wild Chaos Podcast

The first minutes hit like a siren: why are graphic scenes of war broadcast in real time, and who gains from the outrage? From there we follow a veteran who stopped scrolling and bought a plane ticket—Dubai to Jerusalem, through the Old City’s quarters and into the West Bank with a Palestinian Christian guide. He describes 702 checkpoints in a territory the size of a small state, villages fenced and locked, and settlers in civilian clothes carrying M4s he says trace back to US aid. Between family visits and stories of demolished homes and lost permits, the moral question sharpens: what does it mean when American taxes echo as gunfire in another land?To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/7_xFtqNZAJwTo watch to Part 1 of this two part episode, visit: https://youtu.be/Z03jag9JUtcWe pull back the camera to the information war: censorship, the algorithmic burying of uncomfortable footage, and narratives that turn neighbors into enemies. The host and guest argue that culture wars function like a trap—keeping citizens as “human batteries” fed on distraction, debt, and division. The alternative is demanding but tangible: personal excellence, strong families, financial independence, homesteading and homeschooling where possible, and a conscious march into media, education, finance, and tech to rebuild the culture that reshapes policy. No calls for insurrection here—only a sober read on how uprisings are used to justify tighter surveillance and how real change is planted, tended, and grown.The conversation then traces an arc few podcasts dare: from the destruction of the Second Temple to Constantine’s Edict of Milan, the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the Reformation. For listeners lost in a sea of shifting pulpits and politicized sermons, Orthodoxy is presented as a throughline—apostolic succession, unchanged creed, and the writings of the Church Fathers—as a stable anchor in an age of spin. The finale turns to purpose. The odds of your existence are nearly zero; don’t donate your life to an algorithm. Seek Christ, ask for truth, and pursue a calling with integrity. If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for future deep dives, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Please visit our website to get more information: https://wildchaosshow.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@wildchaospod/?sub_confirmation=1🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast Instagram (The Wild Chaos Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast/ Instagram (Bam): https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildchaospodcast Website: https://wildchaosshow.com/📩 For business inquiries: bam@sempersocial.com

Smoke in your lungs, fire at your back, and a decision you can’t postpone: run or turn around and help. That’s where our conversation goes when a Marine walks us through an Osprey crash in Australia—alarms, hard banks, treetops, impact, then blackness split by orange flame. He unstraps, bolts, then sprints back to push guys farther from the heat, watching crew pull a barely conscious crew chief from the wreck. The pilots didn’t make it. The adrenaline masked pain for hours; the paperwork later masked responsibility.To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/Z03jag9JUtcBefore that day, he’d already been recalibrated by the world. MSG duty stationed him at embassies where suits, diplomacy, and three‑letter agencies share space and secrets. Tokyo set a new high bar for food quality, cleanliness, and civic discipline—Ikigai made visible in daily work. In Riyadh, he discovered how rules and reality diverge, where expats and elites create an underground nightlife, and how scarcity turns access into currency. Those scenes weren’t about flexing; they were about understanding how networks, incentives, and culture really move people.Back in the fleet, Australia’s ranges delivered heat, snakes, crocs, and the kind of miles that make you question why the range is always twenty clicks away. Then came the flight he couldn’t shake. Afterward, flying became a ritual of white‑knuckled prayer. The VA process added its own turbulence. Meanwhile, travel kept tugging. Ancient stones in Egypt and temple quiet in Kyoto didn’t just awe—they argued. Over time, he found his way back to faith, this time owned and practiced: Orthodox prayer morning and night and a willingness to speak plainly online about politics, war, and conscience because he’s stood close to the consequences.If you’re here for action, you’ll get it. If you’re here for meaning, stay to the end. Tap play, subscribe for part two, share with a friend who needs a dose of courage, and leave a review telling us which moment changed how you see service, risk, or faith.If you’re here for action, it’s here. If you’re here for meaning, stay to the end. 👉 Subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review with the moment that changed how you think about service, risk, or faith.To follow The Real Clyde on his journey, follow him here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_therealclyde_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPRHr8pf2YiO2zH2swp0icA X: _TheRealClyde_Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media:Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcastFor business...

The first time he lifted an Apache off the ground, it felt like piloting a floating bus. The first time he said “no” to what he believed was an unlawful mandate, it felt like stepping into a different kind of combat. In this candid, high-velocity conversation, a National Guard Apache pilot walks us through SEER school realities, gunnery exhilaration, and the boredom of a deployment constrained by a peace deal that tied hands while allies bled. Then the fight comes home: policy-by-whisper, moving goalposts, and a refusal to file for exemptions because conscience, oath, and regulation mattered more than convenience.To watch the intensity of this entire episode, the full episode is here: https://youtu.be/Vbp61FnTQHAWhen leaders wouldn’t put groundings in writing and mental health became a pretext, he documented everything and spoke out. The video went viral not because it was loud, but because it was clear. We unpack the blowback that never came from the public, the board that’s coming anyway, and the question every service member must answer: who are you accountable to when orders and integrity collide?From there we shift into faith and institutions. He separates belief in Christ and original texts from corporate religion, calling out secrecy, money incentives, and ever-shifting rules as un-Christlike. No barbs for sport—just a standard: test paths by their fruits. If it grows honesty, sacrifice, and love, keep going. If it demands secrecy and obedience without light, step away. Finally, we wade into pornography as a spiritual and cultural weapon. This isn’t moralizing; it’s a field manual. Accountability with a trusted friend, device discipline, and a higher aim—purity as strength—can reset attention, intimacy, and confidence. He’s living proof.If you care about courage, conscience, and the kind of brotherhood that makes men harder to buy and harder to break, press play. Then share it with someone who needs a spine-stiffening story, subscribe for more unfiltered conversations, and leave a review with the one moment you won’t forget.To follow DJ and his journey, follow him on Instagram and TikTok at @cheifsearcyTo support DJ’s fight for freedom, learn more here: https://www.givesendgo.com/djsearcySend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Three bangs. Wood splintering. A three-year-old whispering, “Dad, someone’s at the door.” That’s the moment everything changes for Alex, a detention officer who thought he understood danger until it crossed his threshold at 10:15 a.m. Two recently released inmates, a pregnant wife, a boxed duty pistol just out of reach, and a living room turned battlefield. What follows is a raw, step-by-step account of survival, the click of a misfire, and the long tail of fear that lingers in a child’s bedtime questions.To watch this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/npcojaSZ4GwWe pull back the curtain on the world Alex knows best: county jails. He explains why jails can feel more combustible than prisons, how gangs recruit with small favors, and why protective custody isn’t just for “chomos” but for dropouts, snitches, and high-profile cases. You’ll hear how COVID quarantines frayed minds in days, how respect beats bravado on the tiers, and how a soup can turn into a debt you pay with your fists. We get specific about contraband pipelines—from legal paperwork and compromised staff to “amenities” turned weapons—and the strange calculus of taxpayer-funded tablets that doubled as clubs and shanks.This is a story about systems and choices—the design of custody, the incentives that drive behavior inside, and the vigilance required outside. If you care about criminal justice, officer safety, home defense, or how small policy decisions ripple into the real world, you’ll find hard truths and practical takeaways here. Listen, share with someone who needs a wake-up call, and leave a review to tell us what part hit hardest.Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

A single night in Scottsdale detonated a young cop’s career and exposed the cracks he’d been papering over with bravado and alcohol. The handcuffs were real, the firing swift, and the shame deep. What followed wasn’t a PR spin—it was a surrender. Drew walked away from the badge, got sober, took a massive pay cut to clean bathrooms and stack chairs at a church, and learned humility one unglamorous task at a time. He didn’t find shortcuts; he found a spine built on obedience.To watch this episode, click here to watch: https://youtu.be/CCB9GT7jFdIYears later, a curveball: the bodycam from that arrest resurfaced and went viral, reawakening trolls and reopening wounds. Instead of lashing out, he chose grace, context, and community. Then came a call he didn’t want: go back. Back to policing. Back to the place where his story broke. He requalified, sat through backgrounds, and watched his video circulate inside the very department considering him. Admin backed him. An FTO judged him by who he is, not who he was. Training flew by. Today, he serves as a school resource officer, meeting kids where they are—locker-lined hallways, cafeterias, and the fragile space between crisis and hope.We get into the hard parts: college party culture and its long tail, father wounds and why accountability matters, why “submit” might be the bravest word a man can live, and how faith reframes everything from homelessness and addiction to anger and authority. Drew argues that justice and compassion aren’t enemies; they’re twin rails that keep a community on track. He’s candid about trolls, the cost of visibility, and the quiet strength it takes to be steady when everyone else is spiraling.If you’ve ever wondered whether a public failure can become a calling, or how a cop can carry both a badge and a broken heart for his city, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a second-chance story, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—what part of this journey challenged you to change?Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

***WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTENT CONTAINS ELEMENTS THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR SOME AUDIENCES. References to sexual assault, abuse, and potential trauma INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.The story starts with chaos—kids in the doorway, a violent assault, sirens in the street—and becomes a masterclass in survival, strategy, and justice. We sit with Lindsay Hendricks as she walks us through the realities most people never see: the cycle of abuse, the excuses that keep you trapped, the way gaslighting isolates you from family, and the hard choices you make when children are watching everything.We get candid about the legal fork in the road: take it to trial and risk retraumatizing testimony, or accept a plea that guarantees decades behind bars. The team chooses to protect the children—and two judges go further. Ada County hands down 65 years fixed. Canyon County follows with life without parole, after playing a recorded jail call where the abuser and his mother mock the victims’ pain. It’s the rare moment when the system does what it should.This conversation is raw and emotional. We outline red flags worth memorizing, how to build a quiet exit plan, why hidden savings matter, and how to document everything without jeopardizing an investigation. We talk therapy, survivor mindset, and the guilt that can swallow a parent whole—and how to keep it from consuming your life. We also push for change: clearer minimums for child sexual abuse, tech-savvy investigations, and judges who match sentences to the harm done.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get from sirens to sentencing—and how to support someone living in fear—this is your blueprint. Listen, share it with someone who might need it, and if this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what chaos you want to hear next. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Confidential help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org. Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Episode 88 of The Wild Chaos Podcast pulls you straight into the kind of story people only talk about behind closed doors. This isn’t a highlight reel or a sanitized interview — it’s a raw, unfiltered walk through the moments that change a man forever.Watch the full episode #88 here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5c7ESGgxVoYIn this episode, we sit down and unpack the real story behind Matthew’s life, starting with the chaos he grew up in and the deep emotional wounds created by his stepmom. This wasn’t normal discipline. It wasn’t “tough love.” It was psychological warfare inside his own home — isolation, control, manipulation, and a level of emotional abuse that shaped the way he viewed himself for years.We dig into:How early trauma rewires a kid’s identity before they even know what’s happeningThe pressure of trying to survive in a home where love is conditionalThe way his stepmom’s behavior created lifelong scars he didn’t recognize until adulthoodHow those wounds followed him into relationships, work, and fatherhoodThe internal battle between protecting yourself and trying to belongHow he finally broke the cycle and rebuilt the parts of himself that were damagedFrom there, the conversation shifts into the challenges he faced later in life — the job, the stress, the moments that pushed him to his breaking point, and the reality of carrying childhood trauma into high-pressure adult situations. We talk about the coping mechanisms, the emotional shutdown, the slow process of rebuilding a sense of worth, and the moment he realized he wasn’t broken — he was conditioned.This isn’t a victim story. It’s a transformation story.If you’ve ever dealt with childhood trauma, toxic parenting, emotional manipulation, or the long-term fallout of being raised in a dysfunctional home — this episode is going to hit hard and hit real.No filters. No sugar-coating. Just truth.🎧 Episode 88 is now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen.👉 Subscribe for more raw, real conversations that cut deep.Follow and support Matthews journey at: Instagram @sidwell.fitness and on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@RainBringsGrowthPodcastSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Think your kid’s phone is just a screen? Think again. It’s an always-open door. A Pandora's box you can only regret you shut. We sit down with Ben, The Family IT Guy, a 30-year cybersecurity veteran and dad, to map the new terrain of digital parenting: algorithm-driven feeds, anonymous chats, sextortion, deepfakes, and the quiet ways addictive design erodes sleep, focus, and safety. No panic, no fluff—just the playbook families need right now.From there, we tackle platform myths. Roblox’s parental controls still let young kids into explicit spaces. These dopamine driven app designs and their origins make it a magnet for predators and sextortion. The rule of thumb is clear: avoid algorithms and open DMs. If a product can scroll forever or message anyone, treat it as high risk.To watch Episode #87, like and subscribe: https://youtu.be/1Syc0LbBInESextortion gets the spotlight it deserves. Criminal networks now use AI to forge nude images from everyday photos and clone voices from short clips. The guidance is firm: don’t pay, tell a trusted adult immediately, file with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and use Take It Down to remove images. Build a family tech agreement that includes a “free pass” when kids report harm—predators rely on shame and silence. We also dig into schools’ devices, expanding surveillance tech, and why privacy can’t be assumed.AI isn’t the villain or the savior—it’s a power tool. Used unsupervised, it can short-circuit thinking. Used well, it helps kids ask better questions and break problems into first principles. Our stance: kids don’t use AI alone; adults learn it first and model critical thinking. By the end, you’ll have clear rules, smart tools, and scripts to talk with your kids without fear or lectures.If this helped, follow, share with a parent who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find these safety tools. Your next best step: set a family device drop-off time tonight and talk about a free pass.Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Five minutes after a tense goodbye, her phone rang. A stranger said her husband—an on-duty motor cop—was down. What followed is a raw, unfiltered journey through trauma, a broken workers’ comp system, and the quiet heroism it takes to hold a family together when institutions look away.We walk you through the scene: a mangled bike, a hallway lined with uniforms, and the breath held until he wiggled his toes. The medical list runs long—shattered wrists, fractured vertebrae, TBI—but the emotional ledger is heavier: insomnia, anger, isolation, and a “brotherhood” that went silent the moment the badge came off. She became an advocate and an archivist, documenting everything while fighting denials and delays that turned healing into a second job.The crazy ups and downs of Katelyn's story put life in perspective of what curveballs life can throw when you least expect it, followed by how you pivot towards life's curveballs. If you love a first responder—or are one—this conversation gives you a playbook: never let them leave angry, create space to decompress before you probe, document relentlessly, learn your benefits before the worst day, and question protocols that keep families sick and stuck. We also talk identity after the uniform, moving to start fresh, and why purpose beats platitudes when the cameras are off.To watch Episode #86, like and subscribe: https://youtu.be/LtLt0DwADdYIf this resonated, tap follow, share with a first responder family, and leave a review telling us the one resource you wish you had on day one. Your story could be the lifeline someone else needs.Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

No one knows what waits on the other side of the door. It could be a scared five-year-old with a head cut, a fentanyl addict out in a parking lot, or a welfare check where the smell hits two floors below. In this conversation with a 21-year Seattle firefighter, we step past the clichés and into the craft.We dig into street medicine the way it’s actually practiced. He breaks down hands-only CPR and the hard truth that effective compressions are “beautifully violent,” explains why Seattle’s Medic One reshaped prehospital care, and talks candidly about Narcan—how it flips the receptors, why dealers “market” lethal batches, and what compassion fatigue feels like after the tenth overdose of the day. The most dangerous scenes? Often the quiet ones on the shoulder of a freeway, where kinetic energy makes reflective cones a survival strategy.Then everything changes: he refused the COVID shot on religious grounds and was terminated alongside dozens of colleagues. He walks us through exemptions, deadlines, and why he sees the mass firings as an ideological purge. We cover the legal terrain—Groff v. DeJoy, strict scrutiny, and the Bacon ruling—showing how these precedents could reshape religious accommodation far beyond one department. This isn’t a rant; it’s a grounded account of process, principle, and fallout.What comes after a badge? You'll have to listen. His closing advice? Show up fit, protect your mind, don’t make the patch your whole identity, and add value where you stand. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more candid conversations, and leave a review with the moment that hit you hardest.Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Could you imagine your medical debt being erased? Swiped clean?Start with grit and end with gratitude. That’s the pulse of this conversation with Bear Handlon—Yale linebacker turned Navy SEAL officer turned founder of Born Primitive—who built a $100M brand from a garage while shouldering rucks, rewiring his life around service, and refusing to cut corners when it mattered most.We dig into the selection moments that strip away ego—why BUD/S graduates tend to be the ones who want the job, not the title—and map those lessons onto entrepreneurship without the Instagram gloss. Bear shares how he and his then‑wife sold at CrossFit events for years, doubled revenue eight straight times, and still chose product integrity over speed: delaying launches, iterating through double‑digit prototypes, and renting a Black Hawk to fast‑rope in full kit to test a boot’s abrasion and outsole noise. You’ll hear how the footwear bet changed the ceiling, why Born Primitive moved credibly into outdoor and tactical with real subject matter experts, and how the brand kept its spine when culture wars tried to bend it.Then we go to the point: using a company as a force multiplier for good. Last year, Bear routed four days of sales to wipe roughly $11 million in veteran medical debt—5,800 people who got certified letters before Christmas. The calls back were raw: single parents with garnished wages, a Marine reconsidering suicide who checked into rehab after his bill vanished. This year, alongside Black Rifle Coffee, the mission is bigger: Operation Debt of Gratitude aims to reach $25 million and bring the VA and other brands into a durable solution. It’s not a promo. It’s direct relief, dollar for dollar, with stories that make the stakes real.Along the way, Bear opens up about fatherhood, faith, and finding joy in the simple—letters to his daughter, popcorn on the couch, and choosing presence over noise. If you care about building something that lasts, gear that’s earned not hyped, and helping veterans in a way that actually changes lives, this one hits. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the push, and if you’re moved, support Operation Debt of Gratitude at Born Primitive and Black Rifle Coffee between Nov 7–11. Your share might be the reason someone sleeps easier tonight.Visit Born Primitive and subscribe to their newsletter to follow along on their campaign to support!Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

A van door slides open at midnight and two strangers say she isn’t going home. That moment—engineered by her parents—sent Jacine into a notorious WWASP “behavioral program” in Mexico where abuse and brainwashing replaced help. We go where most stories don’t. Jacine Jadresko breaks down how she hacked punitive level systems as a teen, the toll it took, and why high-functioning addiction hid in plain sight for years. She shares two fentanyl overdoses, the mindset shift that ended heroin, and the unglamorous habits that keep her steady. Then we step into the Amazon: earning hunters’ respect, learning to mix plant poisons, blow-darting a monkey on the first try, and tasting the difference between survival and spectacle. This is a story of pure survival, never heard before. Buckle up for this one, you will have your jaw open the entire time.To learn more and follow Jacine on her world travels and adventure, give her a follow: https://www.instagram.com/jacineunseen/If you’re drawn to stories of survival that become maps, this one’s for you: how to build a simple business that buys your time, how to trust your instincts without worshiping fear, and how to choose a life wide enough to hold the past without letting it steer. If it moved you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more conversations that don’t flinch, and leave a review with the moment you can’t stop thinking about.Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

The ocean doesn’t negotiate, and neither does life when your plan breaks. We sit down with Chris, who trained for the SEAL pipeline, finished Hell Week, survived pool comp, and then watched a herniated back end the path at third phase. What follows isn’t a sad ending; it’s a hard pivot. He walks us through the mental frameworks that kept him from quitting—monking out, removing distractions, breaking big tasks into fives, and resetting after every small win—and how those same tools helped him rebuild a new mission.We unpack BUD/S beyond the myth: why boot camp deconditions you, how prep school rebuilds you, why the thermal core pill matters, and what calm-under-stress really looks like when an instructor is tearing your rig apart underwater. The hardest hit wasn’t logs or the cold; it was seeing a best friend ring the bell in the dark. From there, we follow his transition to college and a technical role in global infrastructure, and the long, honest work of finding purpose without a trident.That search forged Project Linear, a veteran-owned performance brand designed with military, law enforcement, first responders, and elite CrossFit athletes. Chris breaks down the details: low-to-no compression mesh liners that don’t choke your stride, two-inch hems that glide instead of band, anti-odor and antimicrobial fibers derived from volcanic ash, chafe-free seams for body armor, and ethical, certified manufacturing. No hype, no shortcuts—just gear that holds up under plates, breaching, rucks, and long trail runs. Instead of pouring cash into ads, he outfits 220-mile mountain events for veteran suicide awareness and supports the Navy SEAL Foundation, keeping the focus on community and the quiet professional.If you’re rebuilding after a setback, training for something hard, or just tired of apparel that fails under real use, this conversation hits home. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with the biggest lesson you’re taking into your next training block.PROJECT LINEARhttps://www.youtube.com/@PROJECTLINEARhttps://www.tiktok.com/@projectlinearhttps://www.instagram.com/projectlinear/#https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Linear/61579134841503/Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

A sow at six feet. Cubs overhead. A guide holding a hard line. The moment cracks open fast—and it never lets up from there. We break down what a charging bear is really saying: the pinned ears, the jaw clacks, the bluff rushes that test your calm and your conviction. Because out here, panic kills—and composure keeps you alive.Then we dig into the work no one films. Thousands of pounds of bait dragged through thick Alberta timber. Barrels and beavers hauled deep to pattern sex and size. The long, quiet sits where ethics are measured not by what you take, but by what you let walk.Predator management gets stripped of the politics and the pretty words. Bears and wolves multiply faster than moose and deer; spring calves and fawns don’t stand a chance without balance. “Let nature take its course” sounds noble—until the helicopters come, until the snares replace hunters, until the meat goes to waste. This is conservation rooted in data, discipline, and respect.We revisit the spear hunt that broke the internet—and what it taught us about storytelling, perception, and earning trust in the middle, not the extremes.And beneath all of it runs faith, family, and legacy. A 36-year marriage built on Jesus Christ. Kids raised to ask hard questions. Grandkids learning to shoot a .410 and skin what they take. A health scare labeled “a miracle” by pathology—and a peace before surgery that can only be called divine.The conversation ends where it began: stewardship. Manage predators. Use the meat. Tell the story well. And always keep a warm place at the table for those who need it most.If this hits home, share it with a friend, follow the show, and leave your take on ethical predator management—we’ll read the best on air.To learn more about The Rivets and their outfit, visit: https://therivetco.com/ and follow their journey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jennrivet_/?hl=en  and  https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrivet/?hl=enSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

A ridgeline in Okinawa turns into a “Christmas tree” of chem lights. A young Navy corpsman—adopted by Marines, hardened by the desert, and allergic to excuses—learns how fast jokes turn off when core temperatures spike and a friend’s life hangs on a bag of ice and an IV drip. From Third LAR in 29 Palms to the first firefight of the Iraq invasion in an LAV, he paints the chaos with unflinching detail: a gunny with a cigar and a 240, green streaks of artillery across the sky, and a bullet that somehow slipped skin while punching through a flak and blouse. The losses that hurt most weren’t always in combat; sometimes they were self-inflicted or silent, and those are the ones that linger.Then the story veers into Kabul, where contractor life felt like a satire—training in a ghost-town range, piss-test acrobatics, Gurkhas who needed nine people to open a gate, dysentery from bad chow, and MRAP joyrides to flea markets. Out of the absurd came “Aegis Underground,” a meme insurgency that roasted incompetent leadership and accidentally built camaraderie. When a beltway boss tried to bark orders, the phone clicked and a new chapter began: college, guiding on the coast, a nonprofit that used trips as a pretext for the real medicine—men talking without posturing.What follows is the blueprint he wishes more vets heard sooner. Identity doesn’t end with a DD‑214. Purpose can be rebuilt in small, disciplined moves: fasting, breath work, running, labs, and a circle of friends who answer late-night calls. He’s honest about the grind of entrepreneurship and the fear that comes with walking from guaranteed pay. He’s also proof that you can trade adrenaline for ownership. His newest leap is Dillo, a high-output, wireless, Bluetooth‑dimmable adventure light built for nights on rafts, golf carts, and UTVs—a simple idea executed well by someone who learned to trust his hands and his gut.If you want war stories with humor, contractor chaos with receipts, and a clear-eyed map from service to a self-directed life, this one hits. Tap play, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more people find the show.To check out Doc's crazy adventures, follow his journey at @Ilive2fish on InstagramSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

When Nick Jeffries joined the Marine Corps at 18, he couldn't have imagined how profoundly his life would transform. From clearing houses during the brutal Fallujah offensive to crafting exquisite antler chandeliers that hang in celebrities' homes, his journey reveals the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.Nick takes us deep into the chaos of urban combat in Iraq, where as a SAW gunner with Lima Company, 3/5 Marines (Dark Horse), he faced death daily during two deployments. His raw accounts of firefights, IED attacks, and the psychological toll of constant combat provide a rare glimpse into one of the most intense battles of the Iraq War. "Every day, the amount of times you almost died was significant," he explains, describing a combat mindset where emotions were necessarily shut down.The real battle began after leaving the service. Struggling with undiagnosed PTSD and traumatic brain injury, Nick faced overwhelming anxiety and depression while trying to build a civilian life. His turning point came unexpectedly when he discovered working with antlers provided therapeutic relief—eventually growing into Custom Antler Designs, his thriving business creating museum-quality chandeliers shipped worldwide.What makes Nick's story so powerful is how it demonstrates alternative paths to healing. Beyond traditional therapy and medication, he found purpose through craftsmanship, sobriety, and outdoor activities. Now balancing his antler business with work as a wildland resource planner, Nick emphasizes how staying busy with meaningful pursuits has been crucial to his recovery.For veterans struggling with their own transitions, Nick offers practical wisdom earned through hard experience: "Get help, exercise, get outside, and find your purpose." His journey from battlefield to workshop serves as a testament that even after experiencing war's darkest moments, there remains the possibility of creating something beautiful.Check out Nick's incredible craftsman ship and designs by visiting him at: https://customantlerdesigns.com/ or follow his journey at: https://www.instagram.com/Custom.antler.designs/Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

In this raw and emotional conversation, Andrew Feraci shares his harrowing firsthand account of witnessing Charlie Kirk's assassination while working as a photographer at the event, September 10, 2025. Standing just feet away when the shot rang out, Andrew takes us through those fateful moments with remarkable clarity – from the electric atmosphere beforehand to the split-second chaos that followed.What makes this testimony extraordinary isn't just the proximity to tragedy, but Andrew's deeply thoughtful reflection on what it all means. Rather than focusing solely on the political implications, he offers a perspective that transcends partisan divides, reminding us that "this is not a left versus right situation. This is a heart issue."Andrew reveals previously unshared details about security's response, the initial confusion surrounding the shooter's identity, and Kirk's final words to the audience. Most powerfully, he describes how minutes before the shooting, Kirk had proclaimed "Jesus Christ is King" – a message that would reach far beyond those physically present that day.The conversation evolves into a profound exploration of faith, purpose, and how we might begin healing our divided nation. Andrew suggests that despite the horror of what happened, there's hope for something positive to emerge – perhaps even a spiritual awakening. His vulnerability in processing his own trauma while remaining steadfast in his beliefs offers a blueprint for how we might all respond to tragedy with grace and wisdom.For anyone struggling to make sense of this event or feeling called to examine their own spiritual journey, this discussion offers rare insight into how one witness is finding meaning amid unspeakable loss. The question that emerges isn't just about what happened that day, but what comes next for all of us.To support Andrew and the incredible work he does, follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrewferaci_productions/?hl=enSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

Step inside the razor-wire perimeter of maximum security prison life through the eyes of a former correctional officer whose four-year career transformed him in ways he never anticipated. This conversation pulls no punches, revealing the brutal reality of a world where violence is currency and survival requires speaking a language most of us will never understand.From his first day witnessing a bloody inmate assault to eventually becoming the "hammer" the prison administration called when situations spiraled out of control, our guest shares how the $13.14/hour job exposed him to humanity at its darkest and most desperate moments. You'll hear about inmates fashioning makeshift weapons from everyday items, the psychological warfare of having feces and urine thrown at officers, and the terrifying reality of what happens when staff members become compromised by the very people they're supposed to control.What makes this episode particularly powerful is the raw honesty about how this environment changes those who work within it. Our guest describes his gradual transformation from an eager 21-year-old rookie to someone who could spike an inmate's head into a steel toilet without hesitation—and be celebrated for it by supervisors. He details how this "jungle mentality" follows officers home, making everyday civilian interactions feel unpredictable and dangerous by comparison.Beyond the adrenaline-fueled stories of riots and cell extractions lies a thoughtful examination of America's broken corrections system. We discuss the inadequate treatment of mentally ill inmates, the profit motives that keep prisons full, and the shocking lack of support for the correctional officers who experience trauma on a daily basis. As our guest explains why these forgotten first responders often suffer in silence, you'll gain new perspective on the true cost of how we warehouse our nation's incarcerated population.Whether you're fascinated by the psychological aspects of institutional life or simply curious about what happens in one of society's most secretive environments, this unfiltered conversation offers rare insight into a world most of us will never experience but that shapes thousands of lives every day. To follow Austin on Instagram 👉 @austin.legg Send us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

What if we've been lied to about feminism? What if the most radical act in today's world isn't joining a movement that is meant to destroy women? January Donovan, founder of The Woman School and mother of eight, challenges everything we think we know about modern femininity in this profoundly honest conversation.January shares her journey from insecure Filipino immigrant to becoming a mentor for women worldwide. After experiencing two abortions as a lost teenager, she found a mentor who gave her specific homework assignments that transformed her life—from making her bed first thing every morning to rising at 4:30 AM to study. These disciplines became the foundation of her approach to teaching women the forgotten art of femininity.The conversation explores why so many women today feel unfulfilled despite unprecedented freedom. January breaks down her "fulfillment formula" that includes having a vision, designing every arena of life (not just career), and developing oneself daily. She argues that modern culture's emphasis on external metrics of success has led women away from the interior strength that creates true satisfaction.Perhaps most provocatively, January challenges the notion that home management is beneath an ambitious woman. "If I built a million-dollar business and my home was chaotic, I would not be happy," she explains. Rather than seeing traditional skills as oppressive, she reframes them as foundational to creating order, peace, and beauty in one's immediate environment.This isn't about returning to the 1950s—January herself has built a multi-million dollar business while raising eight children. Instead, it's about reclaiming the power of discipline, intentionality, and excellence in every arena of life. As she puts it, "A feminist walks into a room saying 'look at me,' while a real woman walks in asking 'how can I bring value to everyone else?'"Whether you consider yourself traditional, progressive, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about what it means to be a truly empowered woman in today's confused world.To learn more about January Donovan's Forbes Top Coaching School, The Woman School, visit: http://newwomanmasterclass.com/bam and follow her journey on social media at:Instagram: https://thewomanschool.com/januarydonovanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWomanSchoolOffSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠a...

In this raw and riveting conversation, Marine Corps veteran Austin Hancock takes us on an extraordinary journey from rock bottom to remarkable success. Proving it can be done. Starting with a shocking confession about assaulting someone with a tire iron as a troubled teen, Austin reveals how this pivotal moment led to his military service and ultimately transformed his life.Austin doesn't hold back as he recounts the psychological warfare of boot camp at Paris Island, serving in Iraq's dangerous Al-Anbar province, and the profound disconnect he felt upon returning to civilian life. With refreshing honesty, he details his evolution from construction worker to home builder to sophisticated real estate investor, including the crushing financial pressures that nearly broke him when the market shifted in 2018.What makes this episode truly special is Austin's ability to extract powerful lessons from every phase of his journey. Lessons he wants to share with each listener. He dissects the mindset required for entrepreneurial success, explaining why most people quit right before breakthrough and how the real struggle isn't making money...it's pushing through when everything falls apart. His insights on fatherhood are equally compelling, particularly his approach to raising confident daughters and creating a legacy of action rather than empty words.Whether you're a veteran searching for your next mission, an entrepreneur facing setbacks, or simply someone seeking authentic perspective on building a meaningful life, Austin's story offers both inspiration and practical wisdom. His message is clear: true wealth isn't just financial, it's a complete life where physical fitness, family relationships, and personal confidence complement financial success.Don't miss Austin's powerful advice on investing in yourself, the critical difference between talking about change and actually making it happen, and why your children will eventually discover who you really are, regardless of what you tell them.To follow Austin and check out The APEX Training Club, give him a follow and visit at: https://www.instagram.com/austin.hancock1/?hl=enSend us a textSupport the showFollow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcastBam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069Youtube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospodTikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcastMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com