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  • Arriving in the United States without any English within a few short years Guido Filippone had enlisted in the US Marine Corps. Have you seen Rocky? Guido will remind you a lot of that incredible Rocky spirit. As an infantryman, he served combat tours in Fallujah and Ramadi at times when fighting was ultra-intense – and before he was old enough to vote. In today’s show they dig into some tough topics – courage, bravery, fear and being smart about leveraging help. Find out what it is like being in a battle for the first time. Hear how combat is similar for WW2 veterans and the how it is different in ways that might surprise you. He still continues to serve in ways that are truly inspiring. His grandfather served in WWII and was a prisoner of war – but he passed away before Guido had a chance to learn from him…so Guido created a project to capture the voices and experiences of veterans from WWII and Vietnam to save them for generations to come. Find out the remarkable story behind how the project came about. Hear some of the most staggering war stories Guido has heard during his film projects from US veterans. A self-made success story, he has created the massively popular Zero Foxtrot that makes military humor apparel, must-have beer steins and more. 

  • Exclusive look inside the brave response by Californian first responders to the horrific terrorist strike on a Christmas office party in San Bernadino. This week's very inspiring guest Ryan Starling, SWAT and firefighter, takes you with him as his team is practicing active shooter response's in the morning through to blow by blow of how the heroic response to the crisis went down. Hear chilling details of the evil plot and find out the techniques these office workers used to save themselves from the shooter. Do you know the 3  things you must absolutely do to have the best chance of survival in an active shooter situation? Do you know the tricks that terrorists will use to defeat your barricades? And how to stop them? In today's episode, you'll learn all this and much much more. Learn the simple techniques civilians used that day to instantly become heroes that you can easily use too. Ryan also immerses you in what life is truly like for our nation's bravest ready around the clock to respond to crisis and save lives. What's the most embarrassing song these fearless warriors have on their playlist? How does music help Ryan crush it saving lives and slaying in Crossfit? When you see those armored vehicles roll by with fierce SWAT ready for action...what tunes are they listening too inside? And who gets to pick the tunes? You're going to hear about life for these American heroes in ways you've never heard before. And for you Crossfitters...do not miss out on Ryan's top tips for the ultimate workout and maximum results. He shares his secrets to becoming the fittest firefighter on the west coast, how he trained to reach #5 in the world and the secrets to his prep for crushing it at the upcoming Crossfit Games. Make sure not to miss Ryan being honored in the 5.11 series Quiet Warrior where you can hear more from this fascinating, humble hero who makes selflessness and commitment to excellence a daily way of life.

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  • SWAT. What do SWAT guys know that you don't about saving saving lives when danger strikes? How do firefighters stay so fit that they can carry a Jolly Green Giant sized grown man, unconscious from smoke, down 50 flights of stairs in severely intense heat while a fire is raging around them? Ryan Starling recently ranked as the fittest firefighter on the west coast of the USA. He is also ranked #5 in Crossfit and you get to hang out with him at the firehouse right before he heads out to the global Crossfit Games Championship. Ryan is a highly skilled medic who serves both in SWAT and as a firefighter. SWAT and firefighting are two very tough jobs - and out in San Bernadino they have been really put to the test recently with extreme challenges - horrible wildfires, train derailments and the December 2 terrorist strike in an office Christmas office party. In this first part of the Starling double-header, Ryan hooks you up with his expert top tips on how to SELF-RESCUE.You'll walk away from this episode with a mental toolkit to save your life. You will also know how to build the ultimate kit to carry with you at all times, everywhere - the few things that could fit in something the size of a case for shades. Whether it is a boating, hunting, hiking or climbing accident in the great outdoors or an active shooter in a school or office, this episode will have you armed with insider tips that can safe your life and be a hero saving someone else's. Make sure you don't miss Ryan's story about when his SWAT team was raiding a house and the dangerous suspect joined the stack as they searched room to room for danger. Head on over to PART 2 - INSIDE THE SAN BERNADINO SWAT MISSION - DEC. 2, WHEN TERRORISTS STRUCK OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON US HOME SOIL

  • Dangerous missions…What’s it like in the helicopter 2 minutes out, 90 seconds out, 1 minute out…30 seconds from charging into enemy territory on a mission? Evan graduated #1 In BUD/S (Class Honorman) and completed 10 combat deployments. In this part 2, Allison zeroes in on cracking the code of how Evan has been so unstoppable. Arm yourself with the ways Evan overcomes the seemingly impossible. Evan cracked his skull. Didn’t stop him. Evan broke his spine. Didn’t stop him. And by didn’t stop him…wait until you hear Evan explains what that means. He was determined to continue to serve and he astonishingly overcame staggering physical challenges time and again to do so in one of the most physically demanding jobs on Earth. When Evan retired, he moved out to the mountains. Within a mere 2 years, he learned to ski and mastered it enough to make the cut for the uber elite Sun Valley Ski Patrol in 2016. He is also a very successful vetrepreneuer and talented artist. His company 30 Seconds Out Apparel makes hugely popular tees, patches, hats and more with the “in” crowd. In fact, you’ve probably seen his stuff on History Channel’s show “6” where SEAL Team 6 guys wear his stuff for authenticity. Hook yourself up with all of Evan's awesome top tips for success in everything from taking on a new job, overcoming injuries, tackling a challenge +  beyond.

  • After hanging out with this remarkable 20 Year Navy SEAL, you’ll feel like you just emerged from Man Camp – battle-hardened and ready to crush. The best part is all you gotta do is open a cold one, kick back and hang out – all the ultimate man-ifying without having to get off the couch. We’ve divided this years’ Man Camp into 2 parts. Snow gunfights  desert gunfights, jungle gunfights…this week’s doubleheader is loaded with unforgettable war stories.  In the first part, our guest Sean “Evan” Evangelista graduated #1 In BUD/S (Class Honorman) and completed 10 combat deployments. Evangelista takes you inside life as a SEAL in ways you will never have heard before. What’s it really like in fire fights as a SEAL? Find out the surprising way that SEALs find gear and apparel to wear in their extreme missions. Hear how a cobra joined a SEAL team and what one of the mostly poisonous snakes in the world’s venom tastes like. How are cows the nemesis of some SEALs – Evan explains all? BUDs is notoriously tough – Evan made it harder for himself (hint: don’t miss the boots story) and yet still graduated #1. These are just a few of the insider nuggets you’re going to hear in this awesome episode. Do not miss Evan’s ingenious way to use a walkie talkie against the enemy in a hardcore firefight.

  • Lethal venomous viper. Flip Flops. Romantic sunsets….not three words you would expect to go together. In today’s episode, Army Ranger Matthew Griffin reveals exceptional insider secrets to adventures in remote, off the beaten path places and potentially dangerous places. You can drop Griffin anywhere in the world and he will crush it….on that subject, strap in for one of the most harrowing war stories shared in Tactical Talk so far involving a shocking, unusual threat to his Stryker. Today’s show will help you master exploring remote – and often dangerous – places in the world safely. Hook yourself up with his outstanding advice on how to access notoriously tough places. Learn what this expert carries in his bag that you should too – and what you should definitely not carry. Discover some amazing tips on how to learn about the location before you arrive. Find out the best way to decide where to stay. Uncover how the pros protect themselves against local threats.  And hear how this tactical pro makes the most of these extraordinary places so you can too. A West Point grad, he did five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq with the 75th Ranger Regiment. After the military, he became Director of Military Sales for Remote Medical International and Director of Special Operations for Protect the Force.  Griffin then founded Combat Flip Flops – a company he pitched on the popular show Shark Tank where he earned a deal with three of the sharks – including Mark Cuban.  This veteran has turned an idea into a million dollar retailer of shoes and accessories. Here’s the thing – he’s still making a difference with his company and you can too. Proceeds from his ultra-popular flip flops, shoes and accessories go to putting Afghan girls in schools and helping to clear mines in Laos. Definitely do not miss his icebreakers. Griffin shares some ground truth on sheep, vipers and goats. A fantastic storyteller, today you’ll get immersed in several dangerous missions. And he will have you laughing out loud with his apt details about daily life downrange.

  • Medusa. Overwhelming enemy numbers. Shocking setbacks. Facing extreme danger without fear. Victory in spite of the odds….just a few of the many tough topics you are getting ground truth on today. Operation Medusa was out in Afghanistan. Our guest this week, Green Beret Greg Stube, was there when the epic Battle of Sperwan Ghar went down. Imagine battling an enemy every second of every hour of every day…day after day after day for a week. Add into that the enemy doesn’t just outnumber you- they unleash overwhelming numbers at you. The Green Berets never yielded, they never gave up. They fought on. So much so, they ran out of ammo 4 times. Ammo had to be air dropped to them 4 times so this small number of Green Berets could carry on courageously stopping the Taliban. During this battle, Stube suffered wounds that are beyond imagining from a remotely detonated IED and enemy fire. The wounds were so serious, it could have been fatal. His leg was essentially entirely blown off and that is not all he has bravely endured and overcome. An unstoppable Green Beret, Stube serve the community in a valuable way. He now shares his expertise honed in 23 years of service with those who protect the homeland. Join Allison while she hangs out with Greg at a DEA facility. We grab him to give you some special direct access inside the Green Beret world during a break and before he heads off the next day to teach at the FBI. Discover some of the secrets to how Green Berets are so unstoppable. Greg’s new book, Conquer Anything, is now out. After today’s show, you’ll find that Greg doesn’t just talk the advice in the book – he walks it and has conquered a wide range of things. Don’t’ miss his icebreaker about fish soup on a mission…you’ll never look at fish soup the same way again.

  • Whatever your mission, whatever your battle, after today's show you will be armed with insider tactics to win - and win decisively. Our guest F-15 fighter pilot James Murphy has succeeded in bottling the warrior ethos. He's hooking you up with the formula for warrior style victory. His techniques work anywhere and everywhere...for example, he has worked closely with professional sports teams so Allison asks him to share what it was like working with the NFL team - New York Giants- on their path to winning the Super Bowl - using fighter pilot techniques. Lots of sports in this episode. Back in Kentucky, Murphy was a talented baseball player so you get to find out today what baseball and flying the world's most powerful jets have in common. He will blow your mind with his tales of life inside one of the world’s top fighter squadrons. Murphy takes you inside supersonic jet combat at 48,000 feet in a way that you will feel like you are there inside the cockpit. Find out the key to solving unexpected, seemingly impossible challenges when things go wrong. Murphy explains the system fighter pilots use - and use in extremely pressurized scenarios when traveling faster than sound. A highly sought-after expert in both business and combat strategy, he explains the key military techniques that have made the United States Air Force the most advanced air-combat force in the world...and how you can use them to dominate too. Learn how fighter pilots use focus, planning and more to execute their missions. Murphy offers advice that's practical and delivers results. He has created incredibly successful businesses so Allison asks him to hook you up with this tips for veterans looking for civilian jobs and those keen to launch businesses. This week's icebreakers are unforgettable - don't want to miss the giant toad invasion or you'll regret it!

  • Baseball time of year. A sport as American as apple pie. Memorial Day always falls during baseball season and many Americans find themselves playing catch with the family, hitting some balls and maybe a game with extended family after a BBQ over the long weekend. Our guest this week, Cory McQuilkin is a major league bad ass. He served in Green Berets for 12 years all over the world and in highly dangerous engagements. But Cory started out as a dedicated, talented baseball player practicing whenever he could growing up in Illinois. At 18, he chose to selflessly join the Army instead of pursuing playing Major League Baseball. Cory made the rare selection for the 18X program that meant jumping straight into the deep end and joining the renowned Green Berets, (Army Special Forces). Before leaving service, he was chosen to work on honing the next generation of top snipers for the Green Berets. Upon leaving, Cory scored one of the most coveted jobs for veterans…he works at Sig Sauer one of the most coveted places to work in the industry with an excellent track record of hiring veterans.  He generously shares his tips on how to win your dream job no matter how fierce the competition. In his spare time, he has returned to baseball and taken his battle honed commando skills, his deep experience in things like leadership and teamwork earned through many years of service - and applies them to coaching children’s baseball. Learn how he uses baseball to build future leaders, get them on the track to greatness, give them the skills to achieve their dreams. Today, you’re going to find out some of his powerful techniques to creating awesomeness. Cory builds great players and incredibly cohesive teams – no small feat, particularly with young kids. Discover how baseball is a microcosm of life and how you can harness his highly effective approach to achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself too.  Make sure you don’t miss his icebreakers! Poo holes, poo fields, venomous snakes and plywood battles are just a few hints on some tales of life downrange that will have you laughing out loud.

  • Master Army Aviator. Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault qualified. Jimmy Blackmon has selflessly served our nation for 30 years, leading high-risk missions all over the world. He was the air mission commander on the famous operation that bagged #2 and #3 most wanted bad guys in the famous Iraqi deck of cards. Today, you get the unique privilege of hearing firsthand all about the dangerous mission to take down Saddam Hussein’s sons. Jimmy also served as the aviation commander during battles in the very valleys where the attacks of 9-11 were planned and rehearsed - in which four Medals of Honor were earned in Afghanistan – and Jimmy generously takes you inside what that was like. A masterful storyteller, Jimmy’s style is rooted in the rich, deep-rooted tradition of Southern storytelling. His book PALE HORSE – Hunting Terrorists and Commanding Heroes with the 101st Airborne Division rapidly became a must read. And this week, you get the special opportunity to hear Jimmy’s own personal story firsthand. You will find this week’s episode one of the most inspiring ever. He is a living example of the greatness of the American Dream. This highly decorated warrior takes you with him on his journey from growing up in rural Georgia through to commanding 3,500 of America’s finest in intense, important battles. And then, he takes you inside some of the most harrowing battles in that uniquely Southern-style. Find out what it is like to fly helicopters directly and deliberately into harm’s way to save men on the ground. Discover how dangerous it is for pilots in ways that will surprise you. Learn what it takes to fly incredibly dangerous missions day, after day, after day. Jimmy’s talents extend well beyond flying some of the most advanced helicopters in the world. Storytelling is just one of his many highly honed skills, he is even an IBO World Champion in archery…so you won’t want to miss his icebreakers where you’ll get to hear all sorts of things this Georgia-boy got up to beyond the battlefield.

  • If a grenade lands near you…is it like the movies? Should you throw it? Kick it? Run? Our guest this week reveals what really happens when a grenade gets chucked at you. Chris VanSant achieved selection for the legendary 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force) and served in US Special Operations for more than 20 years. Today, you’ve got the very special opportunity to go inside not just one fascinating DELTA adventure – but several. And Chris is one helluva skilled communicator and storyteller.  Find out what life is truly like inside such a covert, hidden world. Hear how calm these elite operators are in the most dangerous places – so calm and capable that they maintain a great sense of humor while facing the most dangerous threats. Why are sewing machines as important as rifles? What’s the worst thing to do when struck by one of the most poisonous scorpions? For veterans and serving military, Chris also shares hugely helpful advice on how to handle transition to civilian space. Chris, himself, now continues to serve and support our forces by working at a top body armor and tactical nylon company. As Chief Operating Officer for TYR Tactical, he helps ensure the best designs possible are available for military and law enforcement.  

  • Guinness Book of World Records. Not something easy to get in - let alone for something involving superhuman feats. Today's guest Mike Mendoza has done just that. He has beat the world records....for most IRON MANs in one year. A super human feat he decided to do...just because. He had only run a couple before and didn't train for it. Par for course with our nation's bravest. Mike has been recognized for extraordinary courage many times. Today you're hanging out w/ a guy who was awarded a Navy Cross for extraordinary courage. We're going to hook you up with his 5 top tips for tapping into your bravery and making it a powerful force in your life and for others too. Brace for impact on some of the most powerful war stories you will ever hear. Mike takes you into the fight so much so you feel like you can taste the dirt and hear the .50 cal bullets whiz past.

  • Turning your home into a fortress, dangerous duck eggs, hunting as a way of life, best expert's weapons revealed and more...This is one fully loaded show today that kicks off with riveting war stories – the unexpected twists will wallop you. These are ground truth stories from inside the elite Marine Recon unseen world that you’ve got to hear and you’ll never forget. Told Southern-style by a talented storyteller, you’re gonna find yourself feeling like you’re there with them in extreme danger – and bet you won’t be able to resist laughing out loud at times too. Walt Hasser is so good at protecting things that he advises on how to protect military forces, installations and even critical national infrastructure (that’s stuff Americans can't live without like power grids and dams.)  Walt is a classic Southern gent.  He grew up hunting in Virginia and achieved selection to the ultra-elite Recon Marine and Marine Scouts for our country. A highly-regarded sniper and weapons expert, he has taught recon, sniper, light infantry tactics and more to some of the world’s best. Walt’s worked all over the world including places as varied as Iraq, Egypt, Kuwait, Kenya and the Philippines. This mega bad ass has even been directly involved in developing state of the art weapons, optics, sniper equipment, body armor and more. Walt has been, and continues to be, instrumental in training special operations, military and law enforcement. In fact, Walt is so talented he is one of the Marines who inspired the best-selling book and HBO hit series “Generation Kill” – but he’s so humble he doesn’t mention it once in today’s show. Who better to give a master class in how to turn your home into a fortress? Allison asks Walt to hook you up. After today’s show, you’ll be able to protect your home and loved ones using the special advanced methods and tactics that Walt uses to protect high value targets.

  • Extreme. The US military works extremely hard in extreme environments, extreme weather – and often for extremely long times. A body’s ability to perform downrange can face extreme stakes. Warfighters need to be able to rely on their physical performance in life or death situations. And maximum performance requires maximum nutrition. Right now, warfighters downrange tend to eat MREs when they do not have the luxury of the big base KFCs and McDonalds. MREs have a shelf life of at least 3 years and the main operational food ration. Knowledge about food as fuel and nutrition has grown tremendously – yet MREs haven’t kept up and aren’t much better nutritionally than the rations back in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Enter a Marine in Mozambique putting his life in harm’s way to ensure food aid gets to families in need. Marine Matthew DeMaio had an idea there that he brought all the way back home to New York. He turned that idea into a business that rapidly began crushing it. After much baking in his kitchen with Marine buddies piling in to support Operation Bake Ideal Bar – and close consultation with a very talented nutrition specialist for Development Group, AKA SEAL TEAM 6….the ultimate fuel to fight was born. Clean, tasty, and irresistible. Find out how Matthew figured out how to help maximize physical performance for special operations tasks in a delicious way. Condition One founder Matthew reveals his top 5 secrets to turning a start up into a business that is crushing it. Hook yourself up with his advice on nutrition and mindset that will give you the foundation to take on any mission in war or in homeland life’s battlefields.

  • Walking Dead finale this season is upon us...ever wonder what you would do if a zombie apocalypse struck in real life? We've got you covered. This week Marine Recon Danny Domin shares his deep expertise to show you how to build a bag that will help you survive anything from zombies to hurricanes and terrorist attacks. Find out what you could face and what you need to survive. 

  • Warrior Monks…not something you see every day. Back in the heyday, knights fighting for their faith and to protect their fellow man were a lot more common. Today, we’re introducing you to a real life Warrior Monk. He served the US in the elite units of the Marine Corps and then became a Christian monk. When 9/11 kicked off, he left his monastery and picked up his K-Bar knife and his rifle and headed back into the fight alongside some of the nation’s most elite forces right out on the front lines again. With Easter around the bend, Allison thought it would be an ideal time for you to have the opportunity to spend time with this remarkable guy. Mike shares his unique personal story and reveals how he became a modern day warrior monk. Do today’s warrior monks follow the same code of chivalry as the knights of the round table? How does faith play a role in combat? The knights of yore were renowned for being quite the ladies men…how does it work these days? Are women drawn to these brave men of faith in the same way? What does Mike carry around in his warrior monk go bag to smash any threat to civilians? In a frank sit down at Tactical Talk HQ in NYC, Mike shares these answers and more. Learn his easy top tips to becoming the best version of yourself and head into Easter fired up to achieve greatness at work, at home and everywhere.

  • Rudy is back, on top form and in the house at Tactical Talk’s studio in NYC. This week is an extra big helping of Friday motivation with a double-header episode with Rudy. The Noreaster blew up Allison’s flight plans so she couldn’t get back last week. Marine Force Recon Rudy is stepping up to help make that up to you guys. Fasten your seatbelts for a freewheeling, hard-hitting and massive dose of motivation in ways that only Rudy can deliver. This episode is jampacked with one of a kind war stories as only Rudy could tell them. Rudy rolls with a lot of celebs so the episode kicks off with a surprise pop up from Divergent and Terminator Genysis star new Jai Courtenay starring in new marine corps Semper Fi. Rudy has swung by to hang out in NYC having just come back from working on that new movie with Jai. First half of this gigantic ep, Allison pins Rudy down on some new icebreakers – his answers may surprise you. Join Rudy and Allison for some tequila day drinking and real talk on a range of issues. See a side to Rudy you never got to see in Generation Kill. Second half, Rudy hooks you up on the latest about Force Blue as he promised. This half zeroes in on the world of combat divers. Infiltration. Drown proofing. Mind boggling extreme training. Fighting underwater. Imagine having to defuse a bomb that could kill hundreds of Sailors if you don’t succeed. Now imagine doing that in the dark. Combat divers take that to a whole other level having to do this in the dark, deep underwater in inhumanly cold conditions. Rudy takes you underwater, inside all sorts of these high stakes combat diver missions. The ep then switches gears to talk about how combat divers from around the world are coming together to fight for a new cause. Hear all about the new hardcore training these commandos master to take their amazing skills and apply them to literally saving humans again – this time by saving the ocean’s reefs. Reefs play a vital role in ensuring humans have oxygen – but already about a quarter of them have already been damaged beyond repair. The rest are at great risk. Enter Force Blue fighting for us all deep underwater. How do they rebuild reefs? How do these battle-hardened commando combat divers handle nursery duty. Hear about the extreme and dangerous conditions they battle to rebuild reefs. From sharks to ferocious currents and merciless, powerful wave beatings to endless hours of bone chilling conditions…all to deliver baby coral to their new homes and other missions.

  • Deep dive into the Navy SEAL world this week. Guest Navy SEAL Eli Crane is a phenomenal story teller so you will feel immersed in the action – like you’re there along with him on missions in far flung, deadly places. You have probably seen Eli on Shark Tank where his product was so amazing that rock star investors Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary invested. His company Bottle Breachers rapidly became a multi-million dollar company where they make things like military .50 cal ammo and turns then into unique bottle openers. What is the secret to Eli’s epic success in business? Find out today. Learn how you can use a failure to become a huge success. Eli was a recruiter for the SEAL teams. He shares the qualities it takes to be a SEAL and how veterans and civilians can use these same qualities to succeed in life as well as business. Find out how faith has played a key role in Eli’s life and in his remarkable success.  Allison also asks Eli to reveal what life is truly like in the SEAL teams. Eli tells it to you straight and doesn’t pull any punches. He breaks down for you what is not real in recent tv shows and war movies. Hook yourself up with authentic insider ground truth about firefights, missions and life in the war zone for SEALs. Seen American Sniper? Read the book? Today you will hear a side of Christ Kyle that you have never heard before. Eli served alongside the famous Navy SEAL sniper and shares stories that will blow your mind. Allison asks Eli to explain the special brotherhood found in military service and why he has launched a very cool and important initiative for Veterans.

    Eli gives you an exclusive peek at the new line of Bottle Breacher bottle openers will be available the day after this show goes live. Definitely do not miss Eli’s icebreakers! You need to know how adorable hedgehogs joined SEAL missions in dangerous places.

  • From rattlesnakes to one of the world's most venomous snakes- the carpet viper...our guest this week has faced off against nature's deadly threats and our nation's deadly enemies. Will Hiett is a Texan who grew up taking on rattlesnakes as a kid to protect his little brother and tearing up the neighborhood as the go to hellraiser. Then he joined the Marine Corps. And he grew up to become an extremely accomplished Marine, highly lethal combat shooter and thoughtful gentleman - who drives the truck in MAD MAX on his daily commute. Today, kick back, grab a bourbon and join in for some epic war stories. When he was an infantry squad leader, Will led more than 260 combat patrols in Iraq. Will successfully repelled more than 20 determined Taliban fighters trying to over-run a Combat Out Post... and that's just for starters. We're hooking you up with straight up ground truth stories you won't hear anywhere else. Allison also asks Will to hook you up not just with unique tales from life out in the war zones - but also share with you the insider's life in QUANTICO. What is it truly like inside the legendary QUANTICO? Find out from this bad ass Master Instructor. Will has instructed more than 1500 hours at more than 400 live fire ranges at installations all over the United States and the world. He teaches vital courses from basic to advanced firearms training ranging from small arms to heavy machine guns and shouldered fired rockets to military, law enforcement agencies, and foreign partnered forces domestic and abroad. Did we mention Will was recognized as TOP GUN, the high shooter, in an extremely advanced shooting course that is so elite that we can't even tell you the name of it. And these are just a few of his many, many feats. Will's life proves that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Hanging out with him today will leave inspired to go out and crush your own goals.

  • Legendary titan Mike Pannone. He is a serious triple threat having been selected for and served in not just one elite team - but three of the best in the entire world. Mike served in Marine Recon, SF + DELTA!!! In this very special unique opportunity, Mike takes you inside what life was like in his remarkable career serving our country. Expect straight up ground truth. He shares his insight on everything from what actually happens on a helicopter as a team approaches a target through to real talk in the chow hall. In spite of being seriously wounded in a blast while serving in 1st SFOD-D, selfless Mike rejoined the fight taking on further vital roles to keep Americans safe. How is he so utterly unstoppable? Find out his top techniques so you can apply them to master any challenge you come across. With the recent horrific tragedy in Florida, headlines stressing the threat of school shootings has made it a concern across America. The Tac Talk community includes many, many thousands of high school and college listeners. Allison wanted to make sure every student, parent, family, teacher and concerned citizen had direct access to expertise from one of our nation's best. Mike is utterly masterful at analyzing cover - even using vehicles as cover during complex combat scenarios like ambushes and fire fights. Learn what you need to know about the art of taking cover to improve your chances of survival. Mike breaks it down into simple, easy to use steps.  For our military, law enforcement and citizen shooters, this episode is an amazing opportunity for a master class with one of the most highly regarded and highly sought after instructors. Allison asks Mike to share his expertise with you on not just one - but TEN of the hottest important topics in shooting. As you listen, your skills will be sharpening your skills each second. Mike explains everything from the best way to dress for concealed carry and the biggest concealed carry pitfalls to avoid, to reholstering and reloading while keeping your gaze on the target through to best flashlight techniques, shooting multiple targets at short range and much much more. In this ep, you even get a glimpse into Mike's range bag...he takes you through his favorites: pistols, carbines, suppressors, triggers, ammo and more.  Mike leads by example and as you hang out with him today you will find yourself more and more and more inspired by his example. Fired up and armed with his wisdom, you will leave this episode motivated to take on the world ready to crush anything and everything. And make sure not to miss his icebreakers - his stories provide utterly unique glimpses into life on the job in the US military's elite force that has remained the most secretive and covert - DELTA. Mike will often have you laughing out loud thanks to his fantastic way of telling stories that makes you feel like you are right there with him as humor happens in such an extremely dangerous job.