Episode #1885

Mike Sarraille & Andy Stumpf

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Retired Navy SEAL officer Mike Sarraille and former Navy SEAL, wingsuit pilot, and BASE jumper Andy Stumpf discuss military selection, training, leadership, combat culture, and public portrayals of special operations. They also explore combat sports, resilience, operational risk, camaraderie, emerging wellness treatments, and their Legacy Expeditions fundraising tour for veterans and military families.

What they talked about

  • Chewing tobacco use and gum recession
  • SEAL team culture and esprit de corps
  • Media criticism of SEAL teams and Eddie Gallagher case
  • BUDS training and assessment process
  • Victimhood culture vs. elite performance mindset
  • Gordon Ryan's social media cancellation
  • Dan Henderson's knockout power and fighting style
  • Folds of Honor charity skydive event

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