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Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the c...
You do honorable, important, and dangerous work in your profession, but that work also feeds into your social needs, and you've internalized...
From hostage rescue to burglary alarm calls, dynamic entries to slow and deliberate clearing, CQB and entry tactics have shifted over time—b...
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how information is gathered, analyzed, and acted upon in both policing and military operations,...
In complex environments, effort alone doesn't equal results. Whether you're in uniform or behind a badge, you face the same reality: limited...
We dive into the real-world implications of living in a sensor-saturated society. From ALPR and private-sector camera networks to open-sourc...
Police occupy an uneasy space between the government and the governed—simultaneously a symbol of state power and a human presence in people'...
Mike explores a list of pitfalls in law enforcement through the lens of critical thinking and best practices. Among the list are things rela...
You don't fight in a vacuum—and neither do police officers, soldiers, or federal agents. In this episode, Jim analyzes the newly released 20...
Everyone in a fight has their side of the story. That story is a crafted message that can keep someone in the fight, convince them to stop f...
Gaps in knowledge and performance happen naturally, even in high-performing teams. In this episode, Mike and Jim explore why blind spots dev...
Most of us see ourselves as leaders, but a whole lot goes into "Leadership." One of the most vital aspects of persuasion is the credibility...
Even the best of us get played from time to time. From an Air Force pilot duped into buying thousands in Sephora gift cards, to clever banki...
How do you stop a car that doesn't want to stop? If you see a rabbit should you chase the rabbit? We talk about safety and statistics, what...
How do you prioritize your attention in a world full of distractions and competing priorities? Most people understand triage as a concept, b...
The 1989 invasion of Panama was a quick and violent moment in the drug war. We revisit why we went and how it went down. The hung for Manuel...
Thinking about joining the Air Force? In this episode, we dig into the real questions behind the glossy recruiting pitch: commissioning sour...
Law Enforcement offers a wide range of career paths—but finding the right fit takes more than just filling out an application. In this episo...
When is it right to stick to your role—and when do you need to step up and act, even outside your formal job description? Mike and Jim tackl...
You train like a pro, shoot like a pro—so why fuel like a rookie? Mike and Jim break down practical, no-BS nutrition tips for high-performan...
Jim and Mike dig into David Kilcullen's The Dragons and the Snakes to explore how modern adversaries—from rogue states to criminal networks—...
Why do we focus so much on tactics and so little on strategy? In this episode, Mike and Jim tackle the divide between street-level action an...
In this episode, we explore the fine line between hazing and hard training in high-performing teams like law enforcement, the military, and...
Have you noticed that the new guys coming in to your program aren't as good as you remember yourself being? Does it seem like they need a WH...
Mike & Jim discuss the tactical considerations for critical incidents involving fire as a weapon. Should we send fire fighters in with cops?...
Mike & Jim discuss what honor means in the tactical jobs. Is honesty the best policy? What if other people on your team are lying, cheating,...
Mike tells us about recent lessons from training, and Jim tells us about arguments he had on the neighborhood facebook page about CHEMTRAILS...
Jim tells Mike about some of the emergencies he has faced on the ground. We discuss when to call 911, what to tell them, and what first aid...
The boys talk us through how to achieve work-life balance in full-commitment jobs like aviation, law enforcement, emergency medical services...
We delve into the horrifying crimes of a convicted serial predator whose reign of terror culminated in the brutal murders of the Groene fami...
Cops, military folks, pilots, medical professionals have some things in common. One of the BIG commonalities is a collection of BIG egos. Mi...
Should your sister carry wasp or bear spray if she feels threatened by a human? Should you trust that dude behind the gun counter at your lo...
Most leadership and management training has a top-down approach, but real human interaction involves influence in all directions - especiall...
This episode examines the tragic 1998 murder of Deputy Kyle Dinkheller, a young Georgia sheriff's deputy killed during a routine traffic sto...
Mike & Jim explore what the law enforcement use of force continuum is and what it means. They also talk about how to apply lessons from poli...
Mike and Jim discuss how to handle CBRN- Chem, Bio, Rad, Nuke threats and how to set your preparedness to the current threat landscape with...
A lot of training exercises and drills can be a waste of time. Mike and Jim explore ways to improve military readiness, disaster preparednes...
We take it out to the woods with how to build a fire, 7-step Checklist for Land Navigation, knots, PACE planning, forging resilience and a p...
"Help!" "Help!" "Help!" "I don't want to die. My teacher is dead." "One of my teachers is still alive but shot." "Officer!" "Officer!" "Are...
Car accidents are something that are likely to touch all of us in some way or another, whether we are involved in one or manage them profess...
Back in the 1960s a former Marine took the high ground in one of the first and deadliest school shootings in American history. This watershe...
No one should die over a false report. Internet gamers, celebrities and public figures, and maybe even one of your neighbors have been the v...
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Downs v. United States was a benchmark case for domestic law enforcement that establishes our r...
Your Recipe for Success looks something like equal parts of three things. Motivation, the spark and desire. Discipline, your habits and stru...
Over 100 people were killed, more than 2,000 structures destroyed, and over $5 billion in damage were left behind after wind and fire tore t...
Is "strategic" the size of the bomb you drop, the scale of the map you use, or way you play Monopoly? In this episode, Mike and Jim turn Sun...
Is the American military prepared for the sacrifices that we can expect in a World War? Mike and Jim discuss whether commanders can lead and...
Situational awareness demands focus and selective attention. Sometimes playing on your phone can help, and sometimes it can kill you. Most p...
Just because it's not aliens doesn't mean we can ignore it. Let's develop a comprehensive air defense and counter drone plan in the wake of...
Green Berets have to work with a different rule book than the troops guarding nuclear weapons—and for good reasons. We explore the balance b...
In October 2002, a 17 and 41 year old carried out a series of serial murders, killing 10 and wounding 3 others in what were described as ran...