The Wild Chaos Podcast

Bam - The Wild Chaos

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. #105 - Combat, Conflict, & Consequences: A Ranger Snipers Fight For His Life In And Out of War w/Dan Litzenberger

    4D AGO

    #105 - Combat, Conflict, & Consequences: A Ranger Snipers Fight For His Life In And Out of War w/Dan Litzenberger

    He survived the fight. But the war didn’t end when he came home. This is what sniper stories leave out. Episode 105 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Daniel “Litz” Litzenberger — former US Army Ranger sniper with multiple deployments to Afghanistan. To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/-7m0tF6qYlU We break down what it really takes to make it through Ranger selection, sniper training, and combat operations where decisions happen in seconds and consequences last forever. From direct action missions to overwatch and close-range engagements, Dan shares the moments that don’t make it into movies. He walks us through intense combat, including a 45-minute firefight supported by machine guns, mortars, Apaches, and AC-130s, and the reality of gear failures, pressure, and making life-or-death calls under stress. But this conversation goes further. We dive into the aftermath of war — PTSD, identity loss, addiction, psychosis, and a suicide attempt. Dan shares what actually helped him rebuild: sobriety, jiu-jitsu, yoga, music therapy, trauma-release work, and faith. Today, he leads The Ranch Foundation and the Holistic Healing Project, helping veterans find real, sustainable paths forward. If you feel inclined to learn more and support, visit: https://givebutter.com/the-ranch-foundation-veteran-healing-fund or https://www.theranchfoundation.com/ and follow their journey on Instagram at @the_ranch_foundation If you care about military stories, sniper operations, combat reality, PTSD recovery, and veteran mental health — this episode is one you won’t forget. 👉 Share this with someone who needs it. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us what part hit you hardest. 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

    3h 18m
  2. #104 - The Woman, The Myth, The Legend: Inside The Mind of The One Behind The Chaos & The Secret To Raising Children Right w/Mrs. Wild Chaos

    MAR 23

    #104 - The Woman, The Myth, The Legend: Inside The Mind of The One Behind The Chaos & The Secret To Raising Children Right w/Mrs. Wild Chaos

    Everyone wanted to know who is behind the scenes of Wild Chaos. What if I told you she is the one who pushed me to start the show and the reason we are here today? I jump into conversation with my favorite person on Earth...my wife. Episode 104 of The Wild Chaos Podcast we scrape the surface on what it actually takes to raise strong, confident, and grounded kids in today’s world. To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/TlCujTVZdcg We talk about why modern parenting is struggling — from screen addiction and phones replacing connection, to the long-term effects of comfort over discipline. This conversation dives into unified co-parenting, setting clear authority in the home, and why parents must stop undermining each other if they want their kids to thrive. We also cover: • Screen time and digital boundaries • Why boredom builds confidence and creativity • Homeschooling vs traditional education • Adapting to how kids actually learn • Marriage, leadership, and breaking generational trauma • Faith-based parenting and the role of prayer • Raising daughters with strength, confidence, and discipline This isn’t about perfect parenting...it’s about intentional parenting. If you’re raising kids in today’s culture and want them to grow into strong, capable adults, this episode will challenge you. The internet is drowning you in content. What you need is community. If you are interested in learning more about BAM Nation, a brotherhood of men committed to building their lives across every dimension of their lives, visit: https://bamnation.co/ To watch our first ever conversation, visit Episode #56 to learn about how we met and what it takes to raise our kids. https://youtu.be/zvzEfJBeOIU 👉 Share this with a parent who needs it. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us: what standard are you setting in your home this week? 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

    2h 35m
  3. #103 - Prison Gladiator Fights and Corruption: Inside the Chaos of California Prisons You Never Expected w/Hector Bravo

    MAR 16

    #103 - Prison Gladiator Fights and Corruption: Inside the Chaos of California Prisons You Never Expected w/Hector Bravo

    The war didn’t end when he came home. PTSD led to addiction. Then he walked into another battlefield: California prisons. A war zone doesn’t always end when you come home. Hector Bravo joins us to trace a straight, painful line from Iraq combat to untreated PTSD, addiction, and then a second frontline most people never see: California prisons. He talks about IEDs, constant incoming fire, and the day his medic is killed, then explains how “just say no” mental health screenings and zero decompression leave him self-medicating with alcohol and drugs until he finally asks the VA for help and finds sobriety through AA. To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/upV2-ImE4kY From there, the conversation turns into an unfiltered look at the California prison system and CDCR culture from someone who worked his way up to lieutenant and ran crisis response. Hector breaks down how gang structure shapes daily life, what riots really look like, how less-lethal force gets used, and why contraband is now a modern logistics problem involving visits, dirty staff, drones, and fentanyl. He also describes the reality of mental health yards, self-harm, and the strange policies that confuse taxpayers and fuel public distrust. The core question is corruption and incentives. Hector claims leadership decisions during and after COVID create unsafe mixing and staged conflict that officers on the ground can see coming, while “rehabilitation” messaging stays polished on paper. We talk about what real rehabilitation would require, why rewarding bad behavior backfires, and what he believes is inevitable if nothing changes. If this conversation makes you angry or curious, share it with someone who still thinks prisons are simple. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what would you change first to make prisons safer and more honest? 🔔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

    3h 40m
  4. #102 - Breaking Barriers: Meet the Working-Class Mom Running for Congress Who You've Never Heard Of w/Kaylee Peterson

    MAR 9

    #102 - Breaking Barriers: Meet the Working-Class Mom Running for Congress Who You've Never Heard Of w/Kaylee Peterson

    A abuse and grooming survivor, a debate nerd, and a sixth‑generation Idahoan walks into one of the reddest districts in America and refuses every corporate PAC dollar. That’s the spark that drives this conversation: can a working‑class mom rebuild trust in government by showing up everywhere, taking every question, and putting policy over party? To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/40Sz61bvdU4 We trace Kaylee’s path from a terrifying adolescence—grooming, coercive control, and a 911 call that could have ended differently—to a campaign office where strangers treated her with respect, lighting a fire to serve. COVID sent her back to school for criminal justice and political science; a powerhouse debate team honed the skill she uses now: spotting manipulative arguments and replacing them with clear, verifiable facts. A single Facebook post turned into a congressional run. No grooming. No dynasty. Just 100,000 miles on a Toyota hybrid and a promise to be transparent about every dollar. Together we dissect the big fractures: how algorithms reward outrage and erase shared reality; why monopolies and subsidies push prices up while paychecks lag; and how red tape smothers small businesses while giants skate. Kaylee’s platform stays concrete: ban congressional stock trades, enact term limits, pursue state‑level routes to overturn Citizens United, and create an independent federal watchdog with real teeth. On immigration and ICE, she argues for capacity and constitutionality—more judges, targeted enforcement against criminals, ports‑of‑entry tech—without warrantless dragnets that sweep up citizens and destroy trust. The surprising twist is coalition. Kaylee is part of a growing network of working‑class candidates who reject corporate money and trade slogans for solutions. They organize in union halls, pubs, and coffee shops; they earn trust in places partisans rarely go. The bet is simple: if enough of us vote for people instead of parties, Congress will have to choose between blocking popular anti‑corruption reforms or risking their seats. If you’re exhausted by rage‑bait politics and ready for receipts over rhetoric, this one’s for you. Listen, share with a friend who’s politically homeless, and tell us: what’s the first reform that would win your trust back? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help more people find conversations that trade heat for light. 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

    2h 41m
  5. #101 - Trenches, Tourniquets, And Rocket Strikes: How This Paramedic Was On The Ukraine Front Lines w/Gio "Doc" Roman

    MAR 2

    #101 - Trenches, Tourniquets, And Rocket Strikes: How This Paramedic Was On The Ukraine Front Lines w/Gio "Doc" Roman

    He volunteered for someone else’s war. A Kornet rocket hit his truck. He survived — and came home blind in one eye. Episode 101 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Gio Roman — Marine reservist, Navy Corpsman, LA ER paramedic, and volunteer combat medic in Ukraine. To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/SycWKP75PsA We go from mass casualty incidents in Los Angeles to modern trench warfare against Russian forces. Gio shares firsthand insight into drones dominating the battlefield, night assaults, PKM machine gun fire, white phosphorus, and dragging wounded soldiers under incoming artillery. On Valentine’s Day, a Kornet anti-tank missile struck his vehicle. Gio woke up covered in blood, survived a second rocket strike, lost an eye, and flew home with a brain bleed — without formal orders, without VA support, and without fanfare. We break down: • Modern battlefield medicine • Stop the Bleed and tourniquet training • Drone warfare realities • The cost of volunteering in foreign conflicts • PTSD triggers and civilian reintegration • Faith, recovery, and rebuilding purpose If you care about emergency medicine, Ukraine war updates, combat medic training, resilience, preparedness, and what modern warfare really looks like — this episode is essential. Subscribe for more real conversations. Share with someone who needs perspective. Drop your questions for Gio below or follow his journey here: Instagram @doc_wolf03 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

    3h 13m
  6. #100 - The Making of A 3X World Champion and A Father–Daughter Blueprint For Grit, Faith, And Family w/The Producer

    FEB 23

    #100 - The Making of A 3X World Champion and A Father–Daughter Blueprint For Grit, Faith, And Family w/The Producer

    She started shy. She became a three-time world champion. And she built this podcast beside me. This RAW and REAL Episode #100 of The Wild Chaos Podcast turns the camera toward our producer — my daughter — and tells the story behind the scenes. This isn’t just a milestone episode. It’s a blueprint for raising resilient kids in a culture that pushes distraction over discipline. We unpack how homeschooling built confidence, leadership, and real-world communication skills — from sales at farmers markets to producing a podcast. We talk about martial arts competition, fighting boys when no girls showed up, becoming a three-time world champion, and learning that humility plus hard work beats ego every time. We also dive into parenting principles that changed everything: faith as foundation, digital boundaries like phones out of bedrooms, present fatherhood, entrepreneurship over debt, and why stacking skills beats blindly chasing college. This is about raising strong daughters. About dads showing up. About building character before credentials. If you care about homeschooling, parenting, faith, martial arts discipline, teen confidence, and building family legacy — this episode is for you. Share it with a parent or teen who needs direction. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us what challenged 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

    3h 23m
  7. #99 - A Mothers Will To Fight: How Family Court Took Her Kids And Protected Their Abuser w/Natallia Jones

    FEB 16

    #99 - A Mothers Will To Fight: How Family Court Took Her Kids And Protected Their Abuser w/Natallia Jones

    She did what parents are told to do — she reported it. The state found evidence. Then the court took her children anyway. When her five-year-old disclosed abuse, a mother entered the family court system expecting protection. What followed was a maze of hearings, sealed evidence, barred expert testimony, and rulings that removed her children from her custody. To watch the full episode in studio visit: https://youtu.be/KOmlF7VdYMM In Episode 99 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, we examine a case that raises urgent questions about family court procedure, evidentiary hearings, child protection failures, and small-town power dynamics. We walk through the timeline — recorded disclosures, Children’s Advocacy Center exams, ER visits, initial findings against the father, and a settlement that erased prior determinations after a restraining order against the state. We discuss expert witnesses excluded over technicalities, psychological evaluations based on selective records, supervised visit statements aligning with earlier findings, and how new evidence was dismissed as “too late.” Meanwhile, the accused continued working with minors — a reality that demands public scrutiny. If you care about family law reform, child safety, court accountability, and procedural misuse, this episode is a case study in what can go wrong when process overrides protection. Share this with an attorney, journalist, or advocate who understands child protection law. Leave a review to help this story reach the right people. To support Natallia and her fight to get her kids back, you can show your support by donating to her cause: VENMO @NatJones-02 or PAYPAL @NatalliaJones498 or donate here: https://gofund.me/b6f89e5b9 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

    3h 21m
  8. #98 - How Armed Robbery, Getting Shot And Cheating Death Teaches You How to Live w/Bryon Parsons

    FEB 9

    #98 - How Armed Robbery, Getting Shot And Cheating Death Teaches You How to Live w/Bryon Parsons

    Bryon survived a childhood most people wouldn’t believe — raised in a crack house, learning to read danger before breakfast, and using intelligence as a survival weapon. In Episode 98 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, he shares a raw journey through counterfeit crime, addiction, prison, near-death experiences, and the slow work of choosing a different life. To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/t4wmtq3DgY8 From shooting himself during an armed robbery to surviving a 70-foot waterfall fall and an ICU stay with acute pancreatitis, Brian explains how trauma, brilliance, and addiction fed each other for decades. He opens up about twenty years of cocaine use, living double lives, and the moment sobriety finally stuck. The hardest chapter comes later — fatherhood. Watching his son struggle with addiction forces Bryon to confront his own past, set boundaries without abandoning love, and learn what real leadership looks like at home. Alongside legal self-defense, grief, marriage repair, and faith-based healing, this episode explores what redemption actually costs. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change — or how a “high-functioning” life can still be deeply broken — this conversation tells the truth. 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

    2h 52m
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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
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Wild Chaos Podcast
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