0:00 - Manscaped 1:29 - Audible 2:57 - BetterHelp 4:28 - Acre Gold 5:56 - Eddie Gallagher Introduction 7:01 - Podcast starts 7:19 - Kyle Carpenter and the impact of attitude and outlook on the quality of life 14:10 - Eddie Gallagher's last year and what he's been up to 15:20 - The "Never quit never fail" and "be a man" attitude 18:15 - The process of writing Eddie's book and confronting his emotional deficiencies 23:40 - Dr. Chris Fowler's paper "Operator syndrome" 25:32 - Eddie's experience seeing Dr. Fowler and the therapies he went through 29:51 - Eddie's experience going to Mexico and taking Ibogaine and DMT 44:49 - Would Eddie still become a SEAL if he could go back in time with what he knows now 46:01 - The emotional cost of war 52:05 - Is it possible to identify when someone is at their limit and pull them from the line? 57:06 - The disconnect between military leadership and the everyday soldier 1:00:16 - The competitive and true nature of SOF operations 1:03:26 - Being proactive in discussing personal struggles and transitioning to a civilian with others 1:06:50 - Could a forced transition pipeline ever fly (forced groups, counselor work, etc.)? 1:10:25 - If you touch war, it'll touch you back 1:12:52 - How Ibogaine removes the ego 1:13:25 - How Eddie would react to his children wanting to join the military 1:16:20 - What exactly is the "forever war" and Biden pulling from Afghanistan 1:18:27 - Eddie's kids wanting to join the military revisited 1:20:20 - The luxury Air Force 1:22:21 - How long it took Eddie to write his book, the process of chronicling his experience, and why he wrote it 1:28:10 - The hardest chapter for Eddie to write 1:30:01 - The impact of writing the book and being in a better place mentally 1:31:17 - Dan Taberski and his podcast episodes with other SEALs 1:35:09 - The wolf, sheepdog, and sheep analogy and what Andy doesn't like about it 1:36:09 - Representing the SEALs and military as a whole in the way you speak and being tactful 1:37:26 - Johnny Kim (every Asian kid's nightmare and Asian parent's dream) 1:37:52 - Dan Taberski's podcast series The Line revisited 1:39:52 - The "media". the truth, and the populace 1:43:04 - Hate and harboring hate against others (including those who testified against Eddie Gallagher) 1:47:00 - Eddie's book sets the record straight on what really happened 1:54:14 - Eddie was being "cancelled" by the Navy 1:57:13 - Eddie's thoughts on those who accused him continuing their careers in the Navy 1:59:16 - Has Eddie ever been recognized in public and online/social media interactions 2:03:35 - When Eddie's book comes out 2:05:25 - Eddie's legal defense foundation Pipe Hitter Foundation 2:08:50 - Accused SEAL Aaron Howard and what catfishing is 2:11:10 - The military court system vs the civilian court system and reforming the military court system 2:13:58 - How Pipe Hitter works 2:15:11 - Would Eddie have changed anything regarding his conduct or leadership knowing what he knows now 2:19:00 - Millennials, SEAL training, and accommodating younger generations 2:22:23 - Diversity and inclusion in the military, change for the sake of change, and the need for standards 2:29:38 - Looking at the division and "progression" in the States, do Eddie and Andy think their service were worth it? 2:34:15 - What Eddie found humorous during COVID lock downs 2:36:27 - Eddie's advice for newly-minted SEALs 2:38:30 - How will Eddie move past his former life and what does he hope to be in 10 years? 2:41:09 - Where to find Eddie, contact Pipe Hitter, and how to get his book 2:42:53 - Closing thanks 2:45:09 - Outtro and how to spread Cleared Hot like the military be spreadin' accusations apparently Happy Monday! Last full week of classes for me. For any other students, best of luck on your final exams. For those not in school, how lucky you are. Have a good week!

Just stumbled onto these podcasts the last few days. I love this stuff! This is like the 3rd one in a row I've watched and it is so refreshingly humbling. Thank you to all the vets of all levels and capacities!

Andy so on point with this one. Seriously excellent questions and just an easy flow to this podcast.

Very humbling watching this.. As I'm currently going through a hard time in life it helps you gain perspective. Thank you for this, it means more than you know..

One of the best podcasts available. Thank you Andy.

"A large portion of people just want to be left alone and, at the same time, another large portion of people want to tell everyone else what to do."

Andy and Eddie, thank you for taking so much time to talk about mental health. As ff/emt for 20 yrs i to am struggling some days with what I witnessed and had to do. Its amazing to hear/see the topic of mental being discussed out in the big wide open

Proud to have you two as my fellow Americans. My favorite podcast, bar none. God Bless

Thanks for putting these out on Mondays, Andy. Great way to start the week. I appreciate you!

Great conversation. Hat's off to you guys for opening up about the things you experienced.

Finally! Been waiting on this episode to finally come out

Andy , I have watched many of your podcasts and many podcasts others have where you were the interviewed. I just wanted you to know its refreshing to hear truth whether the crowd likes it or not. You express a genuine concern for people where they are on every level . Your an incredible interviewer who heals way more people than I think youll ever know or hear from . Keep up the great work !

Just pre-ordered, glad Eddie’s story is finally going out in his own words. Cannot wait for the audible edition as well. Excellent episode.

Thank you for the podcast. Took me all day to listen because work and utility work in the neighborhood but loved it.

Great podcast. Really like the real discussion. Two great Americans that have great insight and real principles and values!

Awesome discussion, looking foward to getting the book!! Thanks for another good podcast!

Waiting for the book! Glad to hear your doing a audio version! Also love the discussion about the generational differences. I am a old bald,double vision Vietnam vet an all my kids joined the Air Force after a few simple examples I gave them about a grunts life! However unknown to me the work they are doing puts them on communication for air strikes, (I worry but then eddie said you do have to Cut the Cord! Thanks man). Love the current events comments! What's up w/America? Real encouraged with idea to think critically.Thank you both for this Great Job men!

Andy, just an awesome podcast. Opened up some things for me as a man to continue to fight and continue healing myself and deal with emotions I have stuffed down inside.

Andy great interview! Love the suttle pushback to gain answers.

If you want the full story, eddies podcast with Sean Ryan is awesome.The most quiet people are always the most empathetic and emotional people. The down side of empathy is that you naturally hide your emotions. Makes sense.

Wonderfully eye opening and insightful on the cost of warfare due at the end to the warriors that fight it. Endless potential in the exploration and discussion of the baggage and bill due at the end of war with you (tactical), Jocko (strategic), Dan Crenshaw (Policy) to wrap around the full scope and how we could potentially improve it going forward. For everything our warriors sacrifice it is a disservice to you/them that the general population cannot fathom the cost and for lack of a better term the interest that accrues over your career. As always thank you for your service as a warrior and your service as an orator and interviewer to bring these discussions and topics to the public.

I love hearing other vets talk. I feel ways, that make me think I’m just weird and alone with it. Then I hear other vets like yourselves, talk about not feeling things the way others do. That’s been me everyday for 6 years. Nice to know I’m not alone

Eddie has hardass special operator written all over him. Dude is the epitome of what you expect those dudes to look like. Hard as nails, skin like leather. Meanwhile, ol' Stumpf looks like a surfer who loved coffee so much he started Black Rifle Coffee Company!

Great Podcast...Thank you!

This is a great episode! Glad i watched!

So stoked for this

great podcast! I can't wait to get Eddie's book

Andrea needs her own episode, in my opinion - if she was not as vocal as she was - Eddie would have stayed in jail. Wife of the century.

Massive respect to Eddie for his entire service career and to him and his wife for how they've handled this crap show perpetrated on him.

Pre ordered your book. So ready to read this.

Both are amazing !!! Thank u for your service 🙏 🇺🇸

Excellent interview

I relate to this episode to no end yet come from an entirely different life. Thank you gents, Oos!

Andy, could you, or would you be willing to get SR Chief Don Shipley on your podcast?

Very well-done interview like the one on Shawn Ryan's show. Encouraging those who need help to get it was well supported and appreciated. Very interested in the pipehitter's foundation and LE support. Thanks again!

Another Awesome Podcast Mr. Stumpf. 😊👍🏼😎

Oh shit. THIS....This is the way to start the week let alone my morning. Thanks guys. Glad you both found the time to make this happen

Awesome episode Andy!!

I did not have the full story of what had happened and in some way formed an opinion. After listening to this I will read the book to gain a better understanding. Thank you both

Good shit fellas!! Thank you for your service!!

Awesome podcast!

"If you could go back to your young self, knowing the baggage that comes with the job, would you still do it? In a heartbeat." Chills

This was great!

Great stuff as usual funny though the first thing I thought when Eddie said “take pictures” Oh boy I know where Andy’s gonna go with this one LOL

Great podcast

Really good conversation. Cheers gents.

When you're planning a new business, one of the key factors you have to consider is your exit strategy. Maybe that needs to be discussed from the start.

The Standford Experiment is what your talking about with the jailmates and guards

Awesome podcast

Thank you

I did not realize that I gave the most productive years of my youth until I saw where some of my peers - that did not serve, or got out early - were at in their own lives. If you get out at 40 years old, you will find how other folks had the chance to build a life and wealth without having to move every three years. They are farther along on their mortgages and their families are more likely to experience stability. You also have to start a whole new career and compete with younger people who are farther along in those fields. Most civilian employers do not see a value to hiring a 40 year old at an entry level wage. When they do, they want to keep you at that level for as long as they can. You are a threat more than an asset.

I'm waiting on man in the arena on audible and idea when it will be available I've been watching for it

Great show 👍🏻👍🏻

Great episode.

Two of my favorite fellas!! Pre-ordered Eddie's book! Patiently waiting to read his story!!

Who else gets stoked hearing the radio comms

such a different person from last time. the dark cloud is gone

I can’t believe that they allowed the accusers to continue to serve in the same capacity after the trial. They destroys the whole brotherhood.

So basically nobody but the guys there will ever know what really happened.

Im so glad that you and your wife have the pioe hitters foundation to help others. Ive seen egos dig in hard even when they know they are wrong because of pressure ir they are latter climbers ect

Are these new cameras? Quality looks great

Corrupt prosecutors playing politics are an absolute disgrace and should be the ones going to jail.

Great discussion! You two really seem to click and Eddie (based on prior vlogs with him I’ve seen) really seems like he is more at peace and is in a good place! Andy seems to be in a good place as well. Thanks for sharing guys and stay strong, open and vulnerable 👍

They are totally right. I’m ex British Army & I have the usual stuff going on. I feel I’m over empathetic. I can’t bear to hear a child cry, I have to remove myself from that situation. I hear about people having a bad time & I want to help, I’m over soft with my boys which I know isn’t a good thing but I tell them off but within 5 minutes I start thinking about how sad or upset they might be & I’m upstairs asking if they are ok, explain why they were told off, say it’s all forgotten about & leave their room with them laughing and we all are friends again which really annoys the wife who may of been the one to punish them. Also at the same time I can find myself being very easy to switch to being annoyed say in a restaurant & they didn’t take plastic only cash at the end of the meal. I went nuts n was ready to walk out n fook their money. Others around me see that I’ve taken things to far n I’m ready to go hand to hand with the waiter. Strange how brains work. Especially ones who have been blown up a few times plus been in TICs were just the noise n pressure waves of ordinance going off I had blood coming out of my ears n nose which can’t be good. I hope things will sort themselves out.

LMFAO when he says "I wrote in my diary.. uh uh I mean notebook" 🤣🤣

36.00 Imagine being able to go into every file, every memory. That tender moment with you mother , or the hardest fight, Or the ❤you felt when you were mutually loved … The cabinet , library of memories. Unlocked…. It is also attachment of the each member, every, participant of the memory. Is their . Magical. .

I did DMT a couple of times. And what it does from my experience is helps you see who you are. Just like you don't recognise your own voice, because your brain alters it in your own head. You don't really recognise your own personality and behaviour. It shows you the whole picture, including the parts your brain usually ignores. At least that's what I felt. I came out of it feeling like I wasn't as great a person as I thought I was, but I felt good. Because I knew where to aim to improve.

its like 35:00 is like a bronco running around the room hahahahha

Another solid podcast.. keep cranking them out! 👍🤘🤘

Awesome thanks...!

We can all agree, any company would love to have Andy talking about their products or services. Naturally media polished.

Characters, actors. .the real deal . STUNNING….

Excellent guest

What your guest described with the inhale and hold for 10 seconds and so on.. that's my experience with salvia about a decade ago. It's crazy stuff. I still haven't made any sense of what I saw.

every episode starts like a dream, as explained in the movie inception, just starts seemingly at random.

One thing I always find hilarious is when dudes talk about millennials. There are millennials who are retiring this year after 20 years of service. In fact, all the guys who joined out of high school right after 9/11 are millennials. I understand your point but it is funny because a lot of millennials are older than you think.

I didn’t even watch it yet, but i know it’s going to be a good one!

Only podcast I'll use my data to listen to at work, should upload an hour earlier so I can download it before I leave the house lol

Eddie & his family are compleat warriors

Oh hell ya! Can’t wait for Eddie’s book to finally ship out.

I really want to know who's voice that is at the start of pod calling In air support. His calm is amazing

Outstanding

I couldn't agree more with Eddie Gallagher that talking about this is a critical step in transitioning and changing the culture. But perhaps pressuring the strategic level requires communicating with the correct organizations to put media, financial, and political pressure on these issues from these groups of operators, especially with a unified front? And oh, I don't know, promoting this very podcast maybe? I was not in the communities personally. I did not serve. I had some poor timing when it came to medical waivers on my two attempts to enlist. But I grew up in an infantry family, a formative amount of people I grew up teaching to and being taught combatives by at 16+ were former operators, I was trained for and did work in entertainment CPO with spec op veterans, and now I often feel I have more in common with veteran/active combat arms, and I relate to them more than I do most civilians. I personally have struggled a lot with my transition to not doing work where I was overexposed to violence, struggling to talk about it, struggling to find counselors who are even remotely qualified to work with LEOs/1st responders/combat vets, and have benefited tremendously just listening to these issues being discussed on Cleared Hot. So many of these guests have helped me on my journey to come back from what was overstepping my own threshold of violence exposure. So thank you. Please keep doing this. In a world saturated with spec op podcasts, Cleared Hot helps me the most and is by far the one I devote the most time to.

Good point on the exodus of people retiring - I'm curious what the SOF community thinks about bumping up age limits to cast a broader net. Most suitable candidates (in the private sector) in their mid-late 30's early 40's are in extremely good physical shape, but also posses the mental prowess, patience, and leadership qualities needed, albeit lacking the military experience as an opportunity cost. Thoughts?

How is there only 71k subscribers to Andy's podcast?

Travis Mills would be another awesome guest for you to interview Andy. He is a quadruple amputee. Travis was horrifically injured in Afghanistan, I know

Could it be that the publishers of Eddie Gallagher's hard cover book hid a micro sd card with a digital download of the audio book within the book itself?

Anyone know what kind or brand of flannel Eddie is wearing?

29:50 Shrooms legit saved my life after the military

Always great Andy! Would love to see you chat it up with Don Shipley or Pat Mac. Would be epic

hey andy, compartmentalization of emotion is normal. i do the same thing as you and im about as far from being a seal as one can get.

Best host ever bro. Well organized. Structure. Keep on keepin in man. Good stuff

Outstanding Ed Gallager.

Another great ☝️

Please tell Eddie to bring back that Glorious moustache

I really couldn't, and ultimately didn't listen to the first interview in it's entirety with Eddie. Between VE and now, Eddie seems to have really pulled it together! Great Podcast!

Long time listener, not sure if it’s my first time commenting 😅, but when you start listing of SOF communities, you never mention MARSOC. I’m always curious as to why, but I’m guessing it’s because of lack of experience with them, respectfully. I think you may be been out before they were up and operating full strength. Anyways, love the podcast, just want the guys to get some love too!

We now have a Royal Commission in Australia into the astronomical numbers of veteran suicide. Can you please ask the questions, contributions, feelings, no-ego experiences, solutions, honest, vulnerable, confronting, armour, help avenues to the people/organisations/government commissions that can/may make a difference.

The metamorphosis that one goes through to become an an elite Warrior ( complete and utter denial of pain both physical and emotional, as well as failure

G'day mate. just toutching base to point you towards some MACVSOG stuff that you were interested in. I think Jocko supports these guys to present. cheers brother.