The Wild Chaos Podcast

Bam - The Wild Chaos
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Father. Husband. Marine. Host. Everyone has a story and I want to hear it. The first thing people say to me is, "I'm not cool enough", "I haven't done anything cool in life", etc. I have heard it all but I know there is more. More of you with incredible stories. From drug addict to author, professional athlete to military hero, immigrant to special forces... I dive into the stories that shape lives. I am here to share the extraordinary stories of remarkable people, because I believe that in the midst of your chaos, these stories can inspire, empower, and resonate with us all. Thanks for listening. -Bam

  1. 4d ago

    #120 - Chicken, Carrots, and A Side of Rat Poison. How One Dinner Overseas Nearly Ended His Life w/Zach Hanson

    What started as a dream of working in international intelligence turned into something straight out of a movie. To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/893hj4NnaC0 Zach Hansen lived throughout Russia and Central Asia, worked alongside the U.S. Department of State, traveled the world, survived being detained overseas, and eventually woke up in an ambulance after allegedly being poisoned with rat poison by someone he trusted. In Episode 120 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Zach shares the unbelievable story of surviving betrayal, navigating foreign countries, experiencing Russian culture firsthand, nearly pursuing a career in intelligence, and ultimately discovering what really matters most—faith, family, fatherhood, and purpose. Along the way we discuss: • Being poisoned overseas • Living in Russia • Trying to become an intelligence officer • Russian culture vs. American media • Organized crime encounters • AI before it became mainstream • Why college isn't always the answer • Homeschooling • Fatherhood • Faith • Building a meaningful life after failure If you enjoyed Zach's story, be sure to check out his book at www.zacharyhanson.me, where he shares more of his experiences living overseas, pursuing purpose, and the lessons that shaped his life. You can also follow Zach on Instagram @letmedielearning for insights on faith, family, leadership, and lifelong learning. 🔗 Stay Connected and follow us on social media: 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

    #120 - Chicken, Carrots, and A Side of Rat Poison. How One Dinner Overseas Nearly Ended His Life w/Zach Hanson

  2. Jul 6

    #119 - The "Silent Killer" of Men, The Lies We Believe and The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear. This Can Save Your Life w/David Vargas

    Episode 119 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is one of our most personal conversations yet....and every man needs to hear it. To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/gTz2U3aKilc David Vargas spent more than two decades in law enforcement, serving through officer-involved shootings, gang investigations, SWAT operations, and one of the longest standoffs in California history. But behind the badge was a battle few people ever saw. In this episode, David opens up about trauma, PTSD, identity, fatherhood, emotional control, and how faith transformed every area of his life. What begins with hilarious policing stories quickly becomes a powerful conversation about why so many men silently carry pain and why vulnerability may be the strongest thing a man can choose. This episode isn't just for police officers. It's for every husband, father, veteran, first responder, or man trying to become someone better than he was yesterday. If David's story resonates with you and you're looking to become stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually, be sure to check out Forged Fitness at https://forgefitnessidaho.com/ where he helps men build lasting strength, discipline, and resilience through faith-centered coaching and leadership. And if you're looking for a brotherhood of men pursuing the same mission, check out BAM Nation—a community built for husbands, fathers, veterans, and men committed to becoming stronger leaders, growing in their faith, and refusing to fight life's battles alone. www.BAMNATION.co 👉 Share this episode with another man who needs to hear it. Subscribe for more real, raw, and remarkable conversations every week. 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

    #119 - The "Silent Killer" of Men, The Lies We Believe and The Conversation Every Man Needs To Hear. This Can Save Your Life w/David Vargas

  3. Jun 29

    #118 - Inside The Hidden Rules Of Gang Life, Violence, & The Cost of The Badge w/Robert Gillis

    Former Los Angeles County gang enforcement deputy Robert Gillis has survived officer-involved shootings, gang wars, death threats from the Mexican Mafia, and one of the darkest personal chapters of his life. Watch this episode in studio here: https://youtu.be/NvUuWeZvfPQ In Episode 118 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Robert shares what happens after the shooting stops. From replaying deadly encounters over and over, hearing a child scream for him to stop shooting his father, and questioning every decision afterward, this conversation exposes the mental toll law enforcement rarely talks about. Robert also opens up about using alcohol to cope, receiving a DUI that ultimately changed his life, and why lazy police work—not just corrupt policing—can destroy innocent lives and public trust. Later, we dive into gang investigations, surviving a Mexican Mafia green light, officer mental health, police accountability, and Robert's work helping draft Idaho legislation aimed at expanding the death penalty for the worst child predators. If you've ever wondered what years of violence, trauma, and impossible decisions do to a police officer, this is one of the most honest conversations we've had. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What needs to change first—officer mental health, accountability, or the criminal justice system? 🔔 Subscribe for more real, raw, and remarkable conversations every Monday. Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast Bam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcast Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

    #118 - Inside The Hidden Rules Of Gang Life, Violence, & The Cost of The Badge w/Robert Gillis

  4. Jun 22

    #117 - How Watching A Man Die Changes Everything - Wild Stories, World Titles & Why Vulnerability Wins w/Shane Hall

    He chased money. He chased success. Then life forced him to ask what actually matters. Episode 117 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Shane Hall, entrepreneur, investor, husband, and father, sharing the lessons that transformed his perspective on money, success, faith, and family. To watch this episode in studio visit: https://youtu.be/FF8rsANYJ34 Growing up in Nampa, Idaho, Shane learned early that hard work mattered. But after college chaos, arrests, fights, and poor decisions, he found mentors who pushed him toward entrepreneurship, investing, and personal responsibility. In this episode we discuss: • Entrepreneurship and wealth building • Getting out of debt and building assets • Door-to-door sales and rejection training • Marriage, fatherhood, and leadership • Faith, prayer, and personal growth • Travel experiences that changed perspective • Witnessing death and violence firsthand • Ego, humility, and self-awareness • Ayahuasca, DMT, and spiritual discernment Most importantly, we talk about what success really means when viewed through the lens of family, faith, and legacy. If you're trying to become a better father, husband, entrepreneur, or man, this conversation offers practical lessons and honest reflection. 👉 Subscribe for more long-form conversations. Share this with a friend who needs perspective. And leave a review with the lesson that resonated most. Support the show Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast Bam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcast Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

    #117 - How Watching A Man Die Changes Everything - Wild Stories, World Titles & Why Vulnerability Wins w/Shane Hall

  5. Jun 15

    #116 - Dirty Little Prison Secrets: Behind The Walls & The WhisleBlowing of Female Prison Corruption w/Andrea Weiskircher

    She says the guards weren't protecting inmates. She says they were grooming them. And when she tried to report it, she says the system protected itself. Episode 116 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Andrea, a former inmate at the Idaho women’s prison who shares allegations of correctional officer misconduct, retaliation, abuse of power, and the challenges of reporting from inside the prison system. To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/1ONodKdbXcg Andrea explains how favors, contraband, special assignments, and blurred boundaries can evolve into coercive relationships that inmates may feel powerless to escape. She also shares why many incarcerated women choose not to report misconduct and what happened when she decided to speak up. In this episode we discuss: • Alleged correctional officer misconduct • Women’s prison culture and power dynamics • Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) reporting • Why reporting systems may fail victims • Retaliation and institutional pressure • Addiction, incarceration, and recovery • Drug court and rebuilding life after prison • Mentorship, higher education, and second chances • The role of outside advocates and investigative journalism Andrea also shares how she transformed her own life after prison, pursuing sobriety, education, and meaningful work helping others navigate the justice system. If you care about women’s incarceration, prison reform, accountability, and protecting vulnerable populations, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. Subscribe, share this episode, and join the discussion: What reform would make the biggest difference? Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast Bam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcast Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

    #116 - Dirty Little Prison Secrets: Behind The Walls & The WhisleBlowing of Female Prison Corruption w/Andrea Weiskircher

  6. Jun 8

    #115 - Can You Beat A Dog's Nose? Drug Trafficking And The Psychology Behind a Traffic Stop w/Kenny Williams

    A routine traffic stop. A pound and a half of heroin. And a conversation that explains how it happens. Episode 115 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Kenny, an active-duty law enforcement officer with nearly two decades of experience in patrol, highway drug interdiction, K9 narcotics detection, and proactive policing. To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/hYFPAPQL-pY What starts as a story about a routine traffic stop quickly becomes a deep dive into how officers identify drug trafficking, conduct interdiction stops, and read human behavior under pressure. Kenny breaks down: • Highway drug interdiction tactics • K9 narcotics detection and common myths • Drug trafficking corridors and courier behavior • Consent searches and hidden vehicle compartments • Traffic stop psychology and behavioral indicators • Drug seizures and major interdiction cases • Addiction and mental health calls • Officer wellness and trauma exposure • Police leadership and department culture • Real-world de-escalation and communication skills This conversation goes beyond the headlines and explores what law enforcement officers see every day — from major narcotics cases to the emotional toll of suicides, death notifications, and mental health crises. If you're interested in policing, K9 units, drug trafficking investigations, or modern law enforcement realities, this episode delivers an inside look. 👉 Subscribe for more long-form conversations. Share this with someone interested in law enforcement. And leave a review with what surprised you most. Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast Bam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcast Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

    #115 - Can You Beat A Dog's Nose? Drug Trafficking And The Psychology Behind a Traffic Stop w/Kenny Williams

  7. Jun 1

    #114 - A Life Changed By Impact. (Literally) A Crazy Journey of Survival From Almost Loosing His Head w/Andrew Coville

    He survived combat in Afghanistan. Then a freak accident in Las Vegas nearly took his head off. Everything changed after that. Episode 114 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Andrew Coville, a United States Marine Corps veteran and longtime Cape Cod police officer whose life changed in seconds during a 2025 Las Vegas vacation. To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/gJjiA0HxBU4 While walking the Las Vegas Strip, a construction trailer towing a large street sign detached without warning. The trailer broke loose and the sign slammed into Andrew, nearly decapitating him and leaving him with devastating facial trauma and a traumatic brain injury. We talk about Operation Khanjar, the shift from firefights to IED warfare, loosing his best friend Nick in Afghanistan and carries the kind of survivor’s guilt that can quietly steer your entire life and the whiplash of flying home from a war zone to stand at a coffin draped in an American flag. Andrew shares what it’s like to return to Afghanistan after the funeral, why compartmentalizing works in the moment but costs you later, and how a single letter and a valor award helped pull him out of a post-service spiral. In this episode we talk through: • Andrew’s Marine Corps deployment to Helmand Province • Operation Khanjar and combat in Afghanistan • Losing his best friend Nick during deployment • Survivor’s guilt and post combat identity • Police work on Cape Cod and crisis negotiation • The 2025 Las Vegas accident that nearly killed him • Severe facial trauma and traumatic brain injury recovery • Losing his law enforcement career overnight • His book Somewhere in Between • Honoring Nick’s legacy through documentary work and storytelling This conversation is about trauma, identity, grief, survival, and rebuilding when life changes in an instant. Learn more about Andrew Coville’s story at AndrewCoville.com. His book Somewhere in Between gives a raw, honest look at combat, loss, identity after the uniform, and rebuilding after trauma. If this episode resonates with you, his story goes even deeper there. If you know someone navigating loss, injury, or life after service, share this episode. 👉 Subscribe for more honest conversations. Share it with someone who needs perspective. And leave a review with the part that stayed with you. IG: @awcovilleDoc To view Andrew's website: andrewcoville.com IG: @livingthedreamdoc To visit Doc's website: livingthedreamdoc.com Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaospodcast Bam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bambam0069 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaospod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildchaospodcast Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/TheWildChaosPodcast For business inquiries, email us at: info@thewildchaos.com

    #114 - A Life Changed By Impact. (Literally) A Crazy Journey of Survival From Almost Loosing His Head w/Andrew Coville

  8. May 25

    #113 - A Teachers Fight For Justice: The Public School Safety Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About w/Laura Boulton

    A school system can survive bad test scores. It cannot survive adults who won’t protect children. This conversation asks the hard questions. Watch this episode in studio here: https://youtu.be/dCEyFyHUwq0 Episode 113 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Dr. Laura Boulton, veteran educator and child advocate, speaking about alleged corruption, retaliation, and child safety failures connected to the Boise School District. To reference our first conversation with Mrs. Boulton, visit episode #74 here: https://youtu.be/Xk3vWz1R3eE This conversation dives into the systems parents assume are protecting children — and what happens when accountability breaks down. We discuss: • Boise School District transparency concerns • Child safety and public school accountability • Title IX reporting vs law enforcement reporting • Idaho Code 16-1605 and mandatory reporting within 24 hours • Why “chain of command” can delay urgent action • Retaliation against staff who speak up • Community pressure and institutional denial • Practical steps parents can take if a child hints something is wrong Dr. Bolton also shares a simple playbook for parents: how to listen carefully, document timelines, preserve details, and use community accountability when institutions aren’t moving fast enough. If you care about public school safety, education reform, child protection, and Boise School District transparency, this conversation will challenge you — and equip you. 👉 Share this with a parent, teacher, or advocate. Subscribe for more honest conversations. And leave a review with the one change you want to see most. 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

    #113 - A Teachers Fight For Justice: The Public School Safety Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About w/Laura Boulton
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Father. Husband. Marine. Host. Everyone has a story and I want to hear it. The first thing people say to me is, "I'm not cool enough", "I haven't done anything cool in life", etc. I have heard it all but I know there is more. More of you with incredible stories. From drug addict to author, professional athlete to military hero, immigrant to special forces... I dive into the stories that shape lives. I am here to share the extraordinary stories of remarkable people, because I believe that in the midst of your chaos, these stories can inspire, empower, and resonate with us all. Thanks for listening. -Bam

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  • Creator
    Bam - The Wild Chaos
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Wild Chaos Podcast
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