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10/12/2025

Changing the World Through Stoicism and Discipline (with Ryan Holiday)

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with author and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday. He has written several bestselling books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key, which blend Stoic philosophy with modern life to emphasize resilience, discipline, and self-awareness. He’s also the former Director of Marketing at American Apparel and later founded the creative agency Brass Check, advising major brands and bestselling authors. His latest release, Wisdom Is the Way, is the fourth book in his Stoic Virtues series, following Courage Is Calling, Discipline Is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now. Follow Ryan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday The Daily Stoic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Hollow Socks For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2 , Get 2 Free Sale. Head to http://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod Mizzen and Main Get 20% off your first purchase at https://www.mizzenandmain.com with promo code IRONCLAD20 Delete MeDeleteMeGo to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/12/2025

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1 h 1 min
3 GG FA

Inside Cartel Operations in Arizona with Former SWAT Commander Matthew Thomas

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf talks with Matthew Thomas about cartel operations in Arizona, how cartels recruit members in the U.S., the brutality of cartel operations and more. Matthew Thomas is a retired Chief Deputy at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, where he led the regional SWAT team for 18 years. He frequently went undercover during anti-cartel operations. He is the author of “Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels.” Chapters: (01:29) The Operation to Take Out El Mencho (06:37) Pinal County’s Role in the Cartel Wars (12:02) The State of Border Security (16:43) Tunnel Systems Run by Cartels (22:38) Going Undercover to Fight Cartels (32:37) U.S. Citizens Working for Cartels (36:06) Sicario vs. Rip Team Battles (47:41) Cartel Members Getting Military Training (52:06) Cartel Human Trafficking Operations Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 gg fa

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1 h 5 min
5 GG FA

Canada’s Great Lakes: CJNG Builds Massive Narcotics Corridor (Sam Cooper Returns)

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Samuel Cooper, Canadian journalist, author, and national security expert who has reported extensively on transnational crime, Mexican cartels, and international intelligence operations. They dive into the recent takedown of El Mencho, the rise of cartel influence in Canada, and what these shifts mean for North America’s security landscape. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Intro: The Convergence of Crime in Canada (01:03) The Death of El Mencho & Global Cartel Takedowns (03:16) Cartel Operations & Police Corruption in Canada (07:21) The Global Web: Iran, China, & Narco-Terrorism (10:38) 4D Chess: US Strategy & Securing Critical Minerals (17:05) Cognitive Warfare & US-Canada Relations (21:40) Why Canada is the Next Big Security Threat (26:35) The Northern Border Crisis & Human Smuggling (29:41) Ryan Wedding Update & Potential Fallout (34:24) Mexican President Sheinbaum & US Intelligence (38:13) Do the Mexican People Support US Intervention? (40:31) Corrupt Officials & El Mencho's Financial Networks (43:19) Chinese Money Laundering & The Trudeau Meeting (47:12) Future Threats: Drone Warfare & Chinese Bio-Labs Sponsors: 1st Phorm: Go to⁠ ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57 min
03/12/2025

Nick Irving “The Reaper”: How a Failed SEAL Test Led to Becoming One of America’s Deadliest Rangers

On today's episode, former Army Ranger Nick Irving, aka, The Reaper joins Andy to discuss his journey through elite military service, experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq, emerging threats at home, including the DC National Guard attack, and what these situations reveal about the modern security landscape. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ TacPack Visit http://www.TacPack.com and use code IRONCLAD at checkout to get a free $70 tactical gift Mizzen and Main Get 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com with promo code IRONCLAD20 Aura: Go To: https://aura.com/ironclad to try 14 days for free Hollow Socks For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2 , Get 2 Free Sale. Head to http://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/12/2025

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1 h 5 min
25 FEB

Rocky Mountain Cartels: How Mercenaries Fuel CJNG & Sinaloa Operations

On today's episode, Andy sits down with Jonathan Pullen, Assistant Chief of Operations for the South Central Region of the DEA. They discuss the logistics of the modern drug trade, the international supply chain of fentanyl precursor chemicals, and cartel operations along both the northern and southern U.S. borders. Chapters: (00:00) Cold Open & Introduction (01:16) What is the DEA's True Role? (03:05) China's Involvement in the Fentanyl Crisis (08:15) Smuggling Rings Beyond the Major Cartels (11:31) The Northern Border Threat & Montana Pipelines (17:02) How Drugs Move Across the U.S. (The Denver Hub) (20:32) Cartel Smuggling Tactics & Forced Labor (24:43) Money Laundering: Cash, Crypto, & MSBs (29:07) The Epidemic on Native American Reservations (34:59) Why Fentanyl is Deadlier Than Previous Drug Crises (42:05) Raiding an Underground TdA Nightclub in Denver (50:49) The DEA's Biggest Hurdle Right Now (55:03) A Final Warning to Parents Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 feb

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1 h
2 MAR

El Mencho Dead: What’s Next for CJNG and Mexico’s Cartel War?

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Pierre Rausini to discuss reports surrounding the death of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). They discuss what is known about the operation, reported intelligence involvement, and what the leadership change could mean for CJNG and other cartel groups, including the Sinaloa Cartel. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Intro: The Downfall of El Mencho (01:34) Why President Sheinbaum Caved to US Pressure (03:14) Tourism Panic & Evacuating Americans (06:14) US Intelligence & The Master Plan (09:54) The 4-Hour Firefight & CIA Drone Operations (11:51) Who is the New Cartel Boss Taking Over? (15:07) Cartel Retaliation & Negotiating with the Government (17:34) Will Cartels Start Targeting Americans? (20:13) Why Cartel Leaders Are Breathing a Sigh of Relief (22:09) The Real Motive: China, the US, & the Silver Market (28:25) How This Impacts the Sinaloa Cartel (31:10) US SEAL Teams & Covert CIA Ops in Mexico (36:20) US Drug Demand vs. Cartel Supply (39:17) US Military Intervention & Mexican Sovereignty (49:00) Who’s Next on the US Hitlist? Sponsors: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 mar

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53 min
11 FEB

DARPA, Drone Warfare & AI: How the U.S. Military Is Preparing for the Next War

Bill Thompson is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4. He is also a former Cyber Network Operations advisor and program evaluator at DARPA with experience in the fields of AI, Signals, and Human Intelligence. He is also the founder of the Spartan Forge hunting app: https://spartanforge.ai/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (01:03) What Is DARPA? (05:58) Drone Warfare Ukraine (13:20) The Dangers of Terrorists Using Drones (16:50) Smartphone Surveillance in the Maduro Raid (26:00) Using the Internet in Authoritarian Countries (31:50) Spying on Cell Phones and Stealing Data (36:50) Choosing Targeted People to Spy On (39:35) The Vulnerability of Infrastructure to Cyberattacks (46:35) How Can You Protect Your Data? Subscribe: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 feb

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54 min
23 FEB

The CJNG in Riverside, California: The Highway That Fuels Cartel Expansion into the U.S.

On today's episode, Vince speaks with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco about cartel activity in Riverside County, including the arrest connected to the family of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (03:13) Why Riverside County is a Major Hub for Cartels (06:13) First Encounters with Prison Gangs & Cartel Power (08:17) How Border Policies Shift Cartel Operations (12:16) The Cartel's Adaptable Business Model (16:20) Money Laundering: Innocent Employees or Cartel Accomplices? (19:32 ) The Arrest of El Mencho’s Son-in-Law (22:08) Law Enforcement Corruption & Cartel Infiltration (30:19) Do Cartels Bring Violence to Local Communities? (33:46) How the Mexican Mafia & Prison Gangs Control the Streets (36:52) Stopping the Cartels: Why Law Enforcement Must Cooperate (40:34) The Dark Reality of Human Trafficking in Suburbia (44:28) Child Trafficking & The Psychological Toll on Investigators (48:12) A Disturbing New Trend: The Return of Massive Meth Labs (50:20) - Final Thoughts Sponsors: 1st Phorm: Go to⁠ ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLADand use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Subscribe to Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/target-intelligence-psyop-with-shawn-ryan/id1872168845 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 feb

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53 min
14 GEN

The Real Fallout of Venezuela’s Collapse & The Oil War: Peter Zeihan Reveals China, Iran, and Russia’s Next Moves

On today's episode, Andy speaks with geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan about current global developments. Their discussion covers civil unrest in Iran, U.S.–China relations and Taiwan, Germany’s military support for Ukraine, and the situation in Venezuela. They also address global oil transport, U.S.–Latin America relations, and strategic considerations involving Greenland. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD ORIGINAL Chapters: (00:00) Intro to Peter Zeihan (01:09) The Iranian Protest Response (08:15) Strikes on Iran (14:11) If China Invades Taiwan (17:52) Germany's role in the Ukraine War (26:19) The Future of Peace Talks in Ukraine (35:24) The Aftermath of the Venezuelan Op (48:24) Can These Global Changes Be Undone? (52:22) Will the US try to take Greenland? Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at norwoodsawmills.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 gen

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1 h 2 min
18 FEB

Inside the Epstein Document Dump: What It Means and What Comes Next

On today's episode, Andy welcomes back Nick Bryant, investigative journalist and Director of the Organization Epstein Justice, which seeks justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the latest document releases related to Jeffrey Epstein, the political battles over transparency, and the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s network and influence. To find out more about Epstein Justice, visit: https://epsteinjustice.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Why were so many documents released at once? (03:41) The legal battle to force disclosure (06:18) FBI and DOJ position on Epstein network (08:26) Was Epstein connected to intelligence operations? (10:18) The theory of Epstein as an intelligence asset (13:05) Media silence and institutional protection questions (16:40) Victims, credibility, and public perception (20:12) Power structures surrounding Epstein’s network (24:30) Why accountability has been so limited (29:10) The politics behind document withholding (34:45) What the remaining files could reveal (40:20) Names, reputations, and legal risk of disclosure (45:55) What happens next in the Epstein case (52:10) Final thoughts on transparency and justice Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 feb

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1 h

High stakes storytelling