Julio Cesar Almanza, also known as JC, is the CEO and founder of Wrong to Strong, a powerful brand that helps transform lives through fitness, mentoring, and mindset coaching. Having experienced gang life, incarceration, and a journey from darkness to strength, JC uses his story to inspire others to overcome adversity. Featured on platforms like Na…

Julio Cesar Almanza, also known as JC, is the CEO and founder of Wrong to Strong, a powerful brand that helps transform lives through fitness, mentoring, and mindset coaching. Having experienced gang life, incarceration, and a journey from darkness to strength, JC uses his story to inspire others to overcome adversity. Featured on platforms like Na…

Julio Cesar Almanza, also known as JC, is the CEO and founder of Wrong to Strong, a powerful brand that helps transform lives through fitness, mentoring, and mindset coaching. Having experienced gang life, incarceration, and a journey from darkness to strength, JC uses his story to inspire others to overcome adversity. Featured on platforms like Na…

Mac Rollins was born and raised in Northern California. His youth and teenage years consisted of skateboarding, and an interest in the underground music scene. He began his career in law enforcement in 2010 at the age of 24. During his tenure as police officer and sheriff’s deputy, he worked a variety of assignments including patrol, firearms instr…

Mac Rollins was born and raised in Northern California. His youth and teenage years consisted of skateboarding, and an interest in the underground music scene. He began his career in law enforcement in 2010 at the age of 24. During his tenure as police officer and sheriff’s deputy, he worked a variety of assignments including patrol, firearms instr…

Mac Rollins was born and raised in Northern California. His youth and teenage years consisted of skateboarding, and an interest in the underground music scene. He began his career in law enforcement in 2010 at the age of 24. During his tenure as police officer and sheriff’s deputy, he worked a variety of assignments including patrol, firearms instr…

We sit down with special guest José Arce "Spanky" for a conversation about life, tattoos and deportation. Spanky shares his journey from growing up in South Central LA to his eventual move to Tijuana after being deported in 2009. Spanky has become a legend in the Tijuana tattoo scene, and has become a one-man welcoming committee for many coming to …

We sit down with special guest José Arce "Spanky" for a conversation about life, tattoos and deportation. Spanky shares his journey from growing up in South Central LA to his eventual move to Tijuana after being deported in 2009. Spanky has become a legend in the Tijuana tattoo scene, and has become a one-man welcoming committee for many coming to …

We sit down with special guest José Arce "Spanky" for a conversation about life, tattoos and deportation. Spanky shares his journey from growing up in South Central LA to his eventual move to Tijuana after being deported in 2009. Spanky has become a legend in the Tijuana tattoo scene, and has become a one-man welcoming committee for many coming to …

Tracker Dan has been a wilderness survival and tracking instructor since 1995 and a Navy SEAL since 2002, He is currently serving in the active reserves on SEAL Team 18. When at home, he teaches survival, tracking, marksmanship and tactics, and hand-to-hand combat. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patre…

Tracker Dan has been a wilderness survival and tracking instructor since 1995 and a Navy SEAL since 2002, He is currently serving in the active reserves on SEAL Team 18. When at home, he teaches survival, tracking, marksmanship and tactics, and hand-to-hand combat. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patre…

Tracker Dan has been a wilderness survival and tracking instructor since 1995 and a Navy SEAL since 2002, He is currently serving in the active reserves on SEAL Team 18. When at home, he teaches survival, tracking, marksmanship and tactics, and hand-to-hand combat. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patre…

A man under whose orders I worked on several times during my career. Alfonso Duarte Múgica is a Mexican general who leads a battalion that combats the drug cartels (such as the Tijuana Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel) in Tijuana. In March 2009, President Felipe Calderón "hailed the Baja California anti-drug offensive as a model for the country. Subsc…

A man under whose orders I worked on several times during my career. Alfonso Duarte Múgica is a Mexican general who leads a battalion that combats the drug cartels (such as the Tijuana Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel) in Tijuana. In March 2009, President Felipe Calderón "hailed the Baja California anti-drug offensive as a model for the country. Subsc…

A man under whose orders I worked on several times during my career. Alfonso Duarte Múgica is a Mexican general who leads a battalion that combats the drug cartels (such as the Tijuana Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel) in Tijuana. In March 2009, President Felipe Calderón "hailed the Baja California anti-drug offensive as a model for the country. Subsc…

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. ‍ A father, mentor and leader with a faith-first mission, Eddie strives to continue his life of service by helping others through The PipeHitter Fou…

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. ‍ A father, mentor and leader with a faith-first mission, Eddie strives to continue his life of service by helping others through The PipeHitter Fou…

For nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. ‍ A father, mentor and leader with a faith-first mission, Eddie strives to continue his life of service by helping others through The PipeHitter Fou…

Johnny Mitchell is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster from Portland, Oregon. He began doing stand-up comedy while serving time in the Oregon State Penitentiary for marijuana trafficking, and upon his release, he moved to Hollywood to try his hand at show business. A decade later, he is one of the most prominent up-and-coming comedic voices …

Johnny Mitchell is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster from Portland, Oregon. He began doing stand-up comedy while serving time in the Oregon State Penitentiary for marijuana trafficking, and upon his release, he moved to Hollywood to try his hand at show business. A decade later, he is one of the most prominent up-and-coming comedic voices …

Johnny Mitchell is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster from Portland, Oregon. He began doing stand-up comedy while serving time in the Oregon State Penitentiary for marijuana trafficking, and upon his release, he moved to Hollywood to try his hand at show business. A decade later, he is one of the most prominent up-and-coming comedic voices …

MadHunter Juguetes Antiguos is a Youtuber and Mexican specialist in toys from yesteryear, who specializes in what makes a vintage toy special. On his channel there is a community of vintage collectors with a shared passion for childhood collectables. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanif…

MadHunter Juguetes Antiguos is a Youtuber and Mexican specialist in toys from yesteryear, who specializes in what makes a vintage toy special. On his channel there is a community of vintage collectors with a shared passion for childhood collectables. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanif…

MadHunter Juguetes Antiguos is a Youtuber and Mexican specialist in toys from yesteryear, who specializes in what makes a vintage toy special. On his channel there is a community of vintage collectors with a shared passion for childhood collectables. Subscribe to our patron for ad free podcast and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/edsmanif…

As anyone who was raised by immigrant parents knows… Being the first generation born in America is a lot of pressure. Throw in family dysfunction, three brothers, and a Mexican mother from Juarez, and you have the perfect recipe for Bryan Torresdey’s comedy. Since arriving in NYC to pursue his comedic dreams, he’s been selected as a finalist for th…

As anyone who was raised by immigrant parents knows… Being the first generation born in America is a lot of pressure. Throw in family dysfunction, three brothers, and a Mexican mother from Juarez, and you have the perfect recipe for Bryan Torresdey’s comedy. Since arriving in NYC to pursue his comedic dreams, he’s been selected as a finalist for th…

As anyone who was raised by immigrant parents knows… Being the first generation born in America is a lot of pressure. Throw in family dysfunction, three brothers, and a Mexican mother from Juarez, and you have the perfect recipe for Bryan Torresdey’s comedy. Since arriving in NYC to pursue his comedic dreams, he’s been selected as a finalist for th…

Danielle Collins, is from a very small logging town, Morton, Washington. She is a full time Bail Bond Recovery Agent and instructor for their family owned academy, Bootcamp For Bounty Hunters.She works in side with her mother and sister across the United States apprehending fugitives who fail to appear for scheduled court dates and skip out on thei…

Danielle Collins, is from a very small logging town, Morton, Washington. She is a full time Bail Bond Recovery Agent and instructor for their family owned academy, Bootcamp For Bounty Hunters.She works in side with her mother and sister across the United States apprehending fugitives who fail to appear for scheduled court dates and skip out on thei…

Danielle Collins, is from a very small logging town, Morton, Washington. She is a full time Bail Bond Recovery Agent and instructor for their family owned academy, Bootcamp For Bounty Hunters.She works in side with her mother and sister across the United States apprehending fugitives who fail to appear for scheduled court dates and skip out on thei…

Hector Bravo served in the United States Army as an Infantryman. He deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom II in 2004. He conducted combat operations consisting of raids, capturing high-value targets, and direct contact with enemy forces. After receiving an Honorable Discharge, he joined the California Department of Corrections with ov…

Greg Walsh is a writer, martial artist, critical thinker, and teacher, and is responsible for the Wolf Brigade brand of training and maces. Over the past twenty years, he has focused on building the most capable and provable ‘Expert Generalist’ athletes possible, and is just getting started. Greg has long been the preeminent engineer of detail-driv…

With over 16 years of operational experience, Bernardo is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Counter Terrorism (CT) and security best practices. His expertise covers high-risk police tactics, special operations (SOF), dignitary protection (CP) and close quarters battle (CQB). Bernardo recently retired from active duty in a Special Operat…

Byron Rodgers is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran turned private security professional. He has successfully conducted executive protection operations in 60+ countries and counting over the course of the last decade. As a protector by nature as well as by trade he hosts the largest and most influential private security podcast in the worl…

Javier Cabral is the Editor-in-Chief for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for James Beard Award-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. He is the former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold (the only food critic ever to win a Pulitzer award). And also the co-Author of “Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019) and “Asada: The…

"CICUTA" is a Mexican Metal band that, over the years, has grown its reputation nationally and now internationally, becoming part of the list of the best Mexican bands. In "Headbangers Latinoamérica," they managed to position themselves with their album "En Boca De Lobos" as one of the top 200 albums in Latin America just two weeks after its releas…

"The Warmaster" Josh Barnett, is once the youngest UFC Champion in history and is still the youngest UFC Heavyweight champion of all time. Josh started on the path to fighting after watching UFC 2 on a tape in 1994 and saw the sport of MMA (of as it was called back then, No Holds Barred NHB) as the highest level of competition one could do and his …

Gerry Perez began his professional career in the United States Marine Corps in 2002 as the ammunition chief for an infantry battalion. After two deployments to Iraq in 2005 & 2006, Gerry joined the Los Angeles Police Department and worked a multitude of assignments during 10 years of active-duty service, including a city-wide task force. Gerry curr…

Vincent Perez is a Marine Corps Infantryman turned medic. Most recently he took the Sneak Reaper mindset into Ukraine to provide training and support to front line military and civilians. Over the two months he spent in Ukraine, Vince developed tailored courses to help educate over 5,000 Ukrainians on austere medical management, trauma care, counte…

newcomer, 'La Mangosta' Victor Henry to the show. We discuss his debut win at UFC 270, having Josh Barnett as a coach, fighting all over the world, his other coaches and fighters we should keep an eye out for in 2023

Todd Fox is a former U.S. Marine and was assigned duties that spanned the Corps’ broad gamut, ranged from washing dishes to operating with JTF-6. His access to “B” billets offered insight into unique realms outside the military. Mr. Fox is also a former law enforcement officer. He was responsible for the creation, development and training of a regi…

Julián Leyzaola is a former Mexican military officer, police chief and public safety secretary of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He is credited with “cleaning up Tijuana" during his time as state police chief of Baja California from the drug violence of the early 2000’s, as outlined in the documentary “Mexico’s Bravest Man.” This is his first long-form pub…

Julián Leyzaola is a former Mexican military officer, police chief and public safety secretary of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He is credited with “cleaning up Tijuana" during his time as state police chief of Baja California from the drug violence of the early 2000’s, as outlined in the documentary “Mexico’s Bravest Man.” This is his first long-form pub…

Australian native, Eddie Farrell, has proven that he is fearless in the professional fighting arena as well as in business. Since 2008, Eddie has traveled with his wife Brooke, who is also an accomplished fighter. Eddie moved to Thailand in 2015 and over 6 years fought trained others and claimed a spot in the world rankings. In 2019, shortly before…

Raised in south central LA, David "El Perro Necio"Diaz took an early interest in fighting. At the age of 14, he found his passion for bare-knuckle boxing. Life got in the way, which put his passion on the back burner until adulthood. At 31, David decided to pick up the pieces of his life and pursue his dream full-time. He used the doubters as motiv…

Micah joined the military after his experience at the World Trade Centers on 9-11. He became a US Navy Seal and later a paramilitary contractor. Micah founded Heroes and Horses in 2014 after realizing that, despite the thousands of PTSD-related nonprofits, and the billions spent every year, the statistics on veteran suicide and addiction were growi…

Raúl Martínez is a Chicago native born to two immigrant parents. Raised in the streets of Chicago he quickly learned to fend for himself which later proved useful when he joined the military. After his time in service during the war on terror, he returned home and became a Drill Sgt. He then joined the Chicago Police Department where he made use of…

Ed sits down with @loskungfumonkeys front man, Bernardo Leos. The interview invokes nostalgia and a feeling of "the good ole days" as Ed and Bernardo explore the band's path to success. Join Ed and Bernardo as they discuss the soundtrack of their younger days. Los Kung Fu Monkeys has toured in over 15 countries. Headlining, and also sharing the sta…

Angel Cortes INSTRUCTOR RANGER Angel is a former Army Ranger and member of the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He served for over 8 years, 24 of those months he was deployed between Iraq and Afghanistan. Angel is a combat shooter and Master Breacher and has extensive experience teaching pistol and rifle defensive shooting. Angel is also the fou…

Yousef Badou is an educator and trainer with a diverse background. Having grown up in the Middle East, Yousef was better prepared to handle the nuances of the region while deployed as a Marine. He served multiple deployments to Iraq, where he navigated through many tribal factions from the southern border to the northern areas of Iraq. Following hi…