In this episode of The Mike Drop Podcast, Mike Ritland sits down with Andy Stumpf, a retired Navy SEAL, podcaster (host of Cleared Hot), author of "Drown Proof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water," and adrenaline junkie known for his world-record wingsuit jumps and helicopter piloting. They dive into hot-button topics like the Shawn Ryan-Dan Crenshaw legal drama, veteran infighting in the SEAL community, U.S. foreign policy missteps in Iraq and Afghanistan, government corruption, insider trading scandals, and the erosion of trust in institutions like the FBI. Andy shares raw insights from his military career, personal growth through jiu-jitsu and aviation, and reflections on truth-telling in a world obsessed with engagement, all while blending humor, hard truths, and calls for accountability.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Andy Stumpf Returns
00:03:24 - Chris Beck Discussion
00:07:30 - Frenchie Health Issues
00:09:14 - Recent Book Read
00:12:26 - Costa Rica Trip
00:14:53 - Professional Identity Struggle
00:19:45 - Team Dynamics Lesson
00:20:15 - Time Travel Hitler
00:26:01 - COVID Restrictions Parallel
00:31:12 - Technology Prevents Today
00:32:08 - Paper Ballots Voter ID
00:35:33 - Favorite Quote
00:37:55 - Outgrowing Relationships
00:39:47 - Life Since 2018
00:44:20 - Montana Move Story
00:46:20 - Jiu-Jitsu Start
00:51:47 - Belt Progression Experience
00:56:17 - Learning Curve Evolution
00:59:44 - Rolling With Wife
01:03:15 - Jiu-Jitsu Dog Parallels
01:06:39 - Favorite Submission
01:09:06 - Competition Experience
01:10:05 - Skydiving Currency Loss
01:13:29 - Wingsuit Distance Record
01:20:15 - Wingsuit Speed Altitude
01:23:51 - Jump Exit Experience
01:27:34 - Rehearsal Importance
01:31:55 - Worst Jump Incident
01:39:47 - Afghanistan Tandem Chaos
01:43:53 - Legacy Expeditions Trip
01:45:11 - Seven Continents Jumps
01:52:41 - Helicopter Piloting Start
01:57:55 - Hobby Time Balance
02:01:36 - Military Reflection
02:03:17 - Book Drownproof Purpose
02:11:32 - Joe Rogan Experience
02:13:02 - Guantanamo Bay Discussion
02:14:22 - Iraq Afghanistan Reflection
02:18:28 - Bush Powell Rice Talks
02:21:52 - Israel Palestine Ukraine Involvement
02:27:21 - Washington Incentives
02:28:51 - Shawn Ryan vs. Dan Crenshaw
02:45:22 - Crenshaw Team Drama
02:51:18 - Tucker Carlson Episode
02:56:28 - Rob O'Neill Lawsuit
03:00:08 - Vetting Veteran Stories
03:04:40 - Charlie Kirk Assassination
03:06:47 - FBI Trust Cash Patel
03:10:53 - Venezuela Involvement
03:21:21 - National Guard Syria Deaths
03:23:18 - Illegal Orders Congress
03:24:36 - Social Media Congress Ban
03:27:59 - Australia Immigration Issues
03:36:32 - Wrap Up
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