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Andy Stumpf
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • EVERY TWO WEEKS
Cleared Hot

It is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them too), taught fitness, owned a gym, and have spent the last few years speaking to organizations and leaders. It has been a journey, and in all honesty, I have no idea where it is going. I seek the things that make me uncomfortable. I move towards things that scare me. I think you should too

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Andy Vs. Michael - A Thanksgiving Special

    I think we covered it all today, just in time for Thanksgiving. I hand these episodes over to Michael, sometimes he has great questions, and sometimes he does not. We covered a lot of ground today, from Nazi rallies in NYC to Ai bots advocating for suicide, plus quite a bit in between. Enjoy

    1h 13m

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Chris Piehota - Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew

    Chris Piehota, a former FBI Special Agent who served as one of the bureau’s top career executives, discusses the dramatic changes he witnessed in the FBI during his 25-year career. Author of Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew, Chris reveals the internal challenges that have led to the FBI’s current crisis of trust, including leadership failures, cultural erosion, and operational missteps. He provides a firsthand account of how the FBI transformed after September 11, 2001, and how those shifts have led to the agency's diminished reputation. From claims of political polarization to public calls for disbandment, Piehota shares why the FBI is struggling to regain the credibility it once had and what it will take to restore public faith in this vital institution. Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew - https://a.co/d/blXwtj9

    2h 42m

  3. 22 NOV

    Moral Dilemmas, Problem Employees, Big Career Changes

    Normally scheduled Q and A for this Friday: 1. A veteran from Tennessee wrestles with the state of American democracy, morality in politics, and societal divisions, drawing unsettling parallels to history while seeking clarity on the future.  2. A newly promoted supervisor in a state natural resources agency faces the classic dilemma of motivating an entrenched, underperforming employee — or finding a way to move forward for the sake of the team. 3. A young police officer grapples with the decision to leave law enforcement for a less stressful life, questioning his identity, interests, and courage as he considers entrepreneurial ambitions. Enjoy

    31 min

  4. 18 NOV

    Vaughn Stumpf - Concern or Hope for the Future?

    Of all the episodes I have been able to record, these episodes with my father stand out as some of my favorites. I never thought I could record conversations about our family history, values, beliefs, and what makes us who we are. I love that they will live forever, far beyond both of us and can hopefully have great meaning to future generations later in their lives. My dad and I talk about politics often, and what better time to sit down and discuss the current environment than right after the 2024 election.

    1h 29m

  5. 15 NOV

    How To Rebuild

    Traditional Friday Q and A for Today: 1. How do you rebuild after a catastrophic accident or failure?  2. Suppressors on pistols? Is it real life, or a thing of the movies  3.  Business relationship breakdowns, how do you recover? Enjoy

    34 min

  6. 11 NOV

    Jared Hudson - Combatting Human Trafficking

    Jared is a retired Navy SEAL and the co-founder of Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a 501c3 organization founded in June 2019. Jared and his wife saw a lack of skills and funding to properly rescue victims and arrest criminals involved in Human Trafficking. Sharing a passion for children who fall victim to human trafficking globally, they decided to become active. They organized their passion, training, and expertise, to bring this wicked, organized enterprise to an end. The heart of CRG is to bring good news of hope and freedom to the millions of victims of human trafficking around the world - to release the captives, bind up the brokenhearted, to bring swift, sure justice to their captors. CRG provides funding for REAL-LIFE operations that lead to REAL rescues, arrests, and prosecution. They provide essential training and equipment for law enforcement and create teams that are dedicated to the mission. They spread awareness, advocating through news, social media, and conferences to the growing global problem of human trafficking and how to end it. https://www.covenantrescue.org/

    2h 50m

  7. 8 NOV

    Peace, Failure, and Following Your Dreams

    We are diving into listener-submitted questions for our normally scheduled Friday programming: How do you deal with the self-doubt that often follows tough decisions? Is there a way to reframe feelings of failure and disappointment, or do you simply have to face them head-on? After facing life’s highs and lows, how do you find clarity and alignment with your true self? A listener shares a powerful personal mission statement that he uses as a strategy to cultivate lasting inner calm. Lastly, the tension between security and ambition. A 34-year-old family man is at a career crossroads, torn between providing for his family and pursuing the dream of starting his own business. Should he bet on himself and take the leap, or stay the course in a job that’s draining his spirit? Enjoy

    42 min

  8. 4 NOV

    Matt Dawson - From Wall Street to the World's Wildest Frontiers

    Matt Dawson is a former investment banker turned multi-record-holding endurance athlete and founder of Dawson's Peak Foundation. Known simply as "Dawson," Matt’s journey is extraordinary—from dominating corporate finance to conquering some of the world’s most extreme challenges. Dawson dives into his epic year of Project Seven for Soldiers, where he completed a groundbreaking lineup of global expeditions, including summiting the Seven Summits, skiing to the South Pole, and rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. Dawson’s story is one of resilience, overcoming a severe leg condition that halted his pursuit of professional football, only to rise stronger as an elite adventurer and coach. He shares insights on mastering mental and physical endurance, the drive behind his passion for serving veterans, and what fuels his relentless pursuit of the impossible. This episode is a deep dive into the mindset of an elite performer who defies limits in boardrooms and on the world’s toughest terrains. https://dawsonspeakfoundation.org/

    2h 18m
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About

It is safe to say that I have wandered a bit. I served in the military, flew some jets, jumped out of most, climbed mountains (I jumped off of them too), taught fitness, owned a gym, and have spent the last few years speaking to organizations and leaders. It has been a journey, and in all honesty, I have no idea where it is going. I seek the things that make me uncomfortable. I move towards things that scare me. I think you should too

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  • Creator
    Andy Stumpf
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    603
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Cleared Hot

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