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| #329 - Mike Glover - Former Green Beret and National Bestseller | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:45:18 | |
Mike Glover is back with Evan Hafer this week. They'll cover the recent election, special forces, entrepreneurship , and Evan's recent Joe Rogan appearance! You don't want to miss out! | |||
| #328 - Attorney General of Missouri Andrew Bailey | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07:53 | |
This week Evan calls up Andrew Bailey. Andrew Bailey is a decorated combat veteran, father of four, prosecutor, and constitutional conservative who fights for the people of Missouri every day as the 44th Attorney General of Missouri. | |||
| #327 - Navy Seal Bear Handlon | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:15:49 | |
This week Navy Seal and Born Primitive owner Bear Handlon stops back in to SLC between hunts. Evan and Bear talk politics with the current election, hunting, and entrepreneurship. You don't want to miss out!
Find Bear on social media @bearhandlon and @bornprimitive | |||
| #326 - U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:09:04 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Senator Markwayne Mullin makes a call in on the road from campaigning. Senator Markwayne Mullin is a successful business owner, working cow-calf rancher, and proud husband of 27 years. Mullin was sworn into office on January 3rd, 2023, following ten years of service to Oklahoma in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Find out more about Senator Mullin from his website https://www.mullin.senate.gov/
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| #325 - Michael Kadenacy - Flying in Vietnam to Racing Sailboats | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:14:02 | |
Father to Black Rifle's CFO, Michael Kadenacy has flown in 85 combat missions in Vietnam. Completed his undergrad at U of Nebraska while on active duty. Practice law in LA and retired to France to race sailboats. Listen as Evan and Mike discuss his time in Vietnam, how to face fear, and more! | |||
| #324 - Mike Glover on Hurricane Milton, Natural Disasters, and More | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:53:18 | |
This week Mike Glover is back with Evan Hafer. Mike and Evan go over the recent hurricane Milton in Florida. How you can be prepared for natural disasters and being an asset instead of a liability in emergencies.
Find Mike Glover on Instagram @mike.a.glover | |||
| #323 - JT is Back! | 09 Oct 2024 | 01:18:35 | |
This week JT takes a break from his busy schedule and stops by BRCC HQ! Catch up with JT on making music with his band This Saturday Band, rally cars, making content, and more! | |||
| #322 - Alejandro Villanueva - 10th Mountain Divison to the NFL | 25 Sep 2024 | 02:00:18 | |
On this weeks episode of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Evan Hafer talks with Alejandro Villanueva. Alejandro was assigned to 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan. Following his military career he went on to play in 7 seasons in the NFL as an offensive tackle. | |||
| #321- Marine Sniper, Naked and Afraid Star, and MMA Fighter Justin Governale | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:21:59 | |
This week's guest is Justin Governale. Listen as Evan Hafer and Justin talk about his time as a Marine Sniper, his two appearances on the survival TV show Naked and Afraid, his recent Kill Tony appearance, and more! Check out Justin and his work he does rescuing dogs on Instagram @justingovernale | |||
| #320 - Mike Glover and Evan Hafer | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:16:45 | |
The Black Rifle Coffee Podcast is back from summer break! This weeks guest is Ret. Green Beret and FieldCraft Survival's Mike Glover! Don't miss out on this weeks conversation! | |||
| #319 - The 80th Anniversary of D-Day with Tim, Andy, and Evan | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:59:18 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan, Tim, and Andy are in Normandy, France. Fresh off of their static line jumps into Normandy to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the invasion by allied forces, they recap how it feels to be on hallowed ground where many important battles took place. Don't miss out on this special episode from a special place in American history. | |||
| #318 - Marty Skovlund, Jr - Journalist, Photographer, and Filmmaker. | 22 May 2024 | 01:39:05 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Evan and Logan talk to Marty Skovlund Jr. Marty is a journalist, photographer and filmmaker. Marty is the current the editor-in-chief of Task & Purpose. Prior to his current role, he went on assignment to cover the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest, embedded with U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan and reported on the ground in Ukraine during the Russian invasion. | |||
| #317 - Q & A with Evan Hafer! | 15 May 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
This week Evan answers your questions. From how to make the perfect french press, Evan's book recommendations, insight into BRCC, and more! Make sure you are following Evan and the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast on Instagram to submit your own questions! | |||
| #316- Geoffrey Woo - Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist & Biohacker | 08 May 2024 | 01:19:46 | |
On this week's episode Evan Hafer hosts Geoffrey Woo. Geoffrey is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He has founded HVMN, Archive, and Anti Fund, a venture capital firm he co-founded with Jake Paul. Follow Geoffrey @geoffreywoo | |||
| #315 - Former Green Berets on National Security - Brad Christian | 01 May 2024 | 01:23:28 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan Hafer meets up with Former Green Beret and COO of the The Cipher Brief. https://www.thecipherbrief.com/ Socials @thecipherbrief
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| #314 -How a Marine Scout Sniper Got into the Coffee Business - Logan Stark | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:52:34 | |
On this week's episode Logan Stark recaps his experience in the Marine Corp as a Scout Sniper, to college, and how he ended up being one of the Core Four members of Black Rifle Coffee Company. Don't miss out on this week's episode and make sure to head to Instagram to comment for a chance to win a mug selected by Evan! | |||
| #313 - Navy Seal David Rutherford & Clinical Psychologist Chris Frueh | 17 Apr 2024 | 02:42:06 | |
Navy Seal David Rutherford and Dr. Chris Frueh are this weeks guests on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Dr. Chris Frueh has over 30 years of experience in military mental health. He is an author, researcher, and advocate for veterans. His book Operator Syndrome identifies and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones. @dr.chrisfrueh Buy Operator Syndrome https://www.amazon.com/Operator-Syndrome-PhD-Chris-Frueh/dp/1962202070
David Rutherford served 8 years in the Naval Special Warfare Community as a SEAL student, Combat Paramedic, Operator, and Instructor. Since his honorable discharge from the Navy in 2003, he continued traveling for another 7 years as a tactical training and security expert for the US Government and one of the largest private security firms in the world. David has inspired special operators units, sports teams, and corporations around the globe to push themselves past any and all known limitations. @teamfroglogic | |||
| #312 - Braxton McCoy - From Breaking Bones to Breaking Colts | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:42:37 | |
This weeks guest is Braxton McCoy. In 2006 Braxton McCoy was injured by a suicide bomber in Ramadi, Iraq. Breaking both his legs and arms, and fracturing his spine. He was told he would never walk again. After a decade of physical therapy and rehab, he regained most of his strength and found ways to circumvent his permanent injuries. Braxton is now an advocate for injured veterans and a horseman in Utah. | |||
| #311-Evan Hafer Talks Business & The Story of Black Rifle Coffee | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:02:51 | |
This week's episode sees Evan give a tour and breakdown behind the SLC BRCC Headquarters, why he does what he does, and what it takes to be successful in business. From his days as a Green Beret to Founding a publicly traded coffee company, come take an hour of your day to listen how if a knuckle-dragger like Evan can do it, you can too. | |||
| #310 - Clint Trial - Ret. Recon Marine and Purple Heart Recipient | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:57:02 | |
This weeks guest Clint Trial a retired Recon Marine who received a purple heart after spending much of his life devoted to his military service. Clint and Evan talk about Clint recieving his purple heart from President Trump, his extensive military service, and overall how to be a good American. Follow Clint on social media platforms @clinttrial | |||
| #309 - Joe Kent - Ret. Green Beret Combat Veteran and GOP Candidate for Congress | 20 Mar 2024 | 02:30:10 | |
This week Joe Kent, a Green Beret combat veteran, 2024 WA State GOP endorsed Candidate for Congress, Gold Star Husband, and overall great American stops by the BRCC Podcast studio. Following his military service and work as an field operative in the CIA, Joe served as a foreign policy advisor to President Trump and as a project manager for a technology company before retiring on his military pension in January of 2023 to devote himself fully to the campaign. For more information on Joe Kent visit https://joekentforcongress.com and on social media at @joekent16jan19 and @joekentforcongress | |||
| #308 -Andy Stumpf, Logan Stark, and Evan Hafer from the Drop Zone | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:50:02 | |
This week the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast hits the road. Evan Hafer, Andy Stumpf, and Logan Stark are on the DZ in Palatka Florida jumping static line to get ready for their trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Straight from the airfield they discuss the significance of D-day and how it has affected them as modern day warfighters. | |||
| #307 - Brent Phillips - Recon Marine and Founder of Soflete | 06 Mar 2024 | 02:05:52 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Brent Phillips the Founder of Soflete stops in to meet with Evan! Together they'll discuss important qualities to have to be successful in business, being a father, and in life in general! Don't miss out! | |||
| #306 - Tim Kennedy - Fighter, Sniper, & Special Forces Operator | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:49:49 | |
Tim Kennedy is here this week with Evan Hafer! The NYT Best Selling author, BJJ black belt, UFC fighter, Green Beret, Sniper, and Overall Cool Guy stops by BRCC Headquarters to enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about his experience in the Special Forces, Jiu-Jitsu, and more! | |||
| #305 - Bear Handlon - Navy Seal & Founder of Born Primitive | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:47:16 | |
Episode #305 is here! Navy Seal and Founder of Born Primitive Bear Handlon joins Evan Hafer in the BRCC Podcast studio! Listen as Bear and Evan discuss the challenges of running a business while still being a Navy Seal, how to maintain a good work life balance, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur from the Special Operations Forces. Find more out about Bear and Born Primitive in the links below! On Instagram @bearhandlon @bornprimitive @bornprimitivetactical & @bornprimitiveoutdoor
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| #304 - Mat Best, Evan Hafer, and Logan Stark talk MMA | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:04:08 | |
Mat Best, Evan Hafer, and Logan Stark are all here for this weeks episode! From the newly announced UFC partnership, helping raise money for veteran's cancer screening through HunterSeven, to PowerSlap, Professional Bull Riding, and how Evan feels about decaf coffee. You don't want to miss out! | |||
| #303 - Retired USAF A-10 Pilot - Dale Stark | 07 Feb 2024 | 03:01:28 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan Hafer and Logan Stark are joined by retired USAF A-10 Pilot Dale Stark. Listen to Dale's incredible story here and follow him on X (twitter) @DaleStarkA10 | |||
| #302 From the Marine Corps to Special Operations - Retired Major General Clay Hutmacher | 31 Jan 2024 | 02:26:31 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan is joined by Major General (Retired) Clay Hutmatcher. During his 40 year military service Clay commanded at every level of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, served as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army Special Operations Command in Fort Bragg, and was Director of Operations for the U.S. Special Operations Command in Florida. Since he retired in 2018, Clay has served as CEO and President of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the education of children of fallen special operations soldiers. Find out more on Clay and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in the links below!
Special Operations Warrior Foundation Website - https://specialops.org Instagram - @sofwarriorfnd | |||
| #301 - Evan Hafer Recaps His Experience as a Green Beret | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:48:46 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Logan Stark and Evan Hafer are in the studio this week. Evan takes us and Logan through some of his experiences from his service in the Army as a Green Beret and some of the tactics they would use during his service. | |||
| #300 - Rowing Across the Atlantic - Brian Chontosh | 17 Jan 2024 | 02:23:59 | |
This week on the BRCC Podcast Evan hosts Brian Chontosh. Brian is a retired United States Marine Corps officer, Navy Cross Recipient for his heroic efforts during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Brian also started the Big Fish Foundation (BFF), an organization with a mission "to enhance Veteran’s lives by reconnecting them to fundamental principles of service in order to reemphasize accountability towards each other through shared common purpose in a campaign to improve psychological wellness, effectively manage post traumatic/combat stress, and prevent suicide. In order to spread awareness for the Big Fish Foundation. Brian and 3 Navy Seals rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in just 33 days.
Watch and listen as Chontosh gets into the details of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, his military service, and the importance of the Big Fish Foundation and helping manage PTSD and preventing suicide.
Find more about Brian Chontosh and the Big Fish Foundation in the links below
https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/
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| #299 - JT and Logan Stark! | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:16:25 | |
JT and Logan Stark are in the house this week! Watch as Evan, JT, and Logan discuss important topics such as what if JT was President? Logan's Wedding, and pranking Evan's 70 year old father. | |||
| #298 - Alpha Munitions - U.S. Made Precision Rifle Brass | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:13:09 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Evan Hafer meets with Alpha Munitions Founder Tom Danielson and VP of Engineering Andrew Rixon. Alpha Munitions is a private U.S. company committed to making the best precision rifle brass in the world. Listen as Evan, Tom, and Andrew discuss the process of creating the best precision rifle brass, professional shooting, hunting, and more!
Find out more about Alpha Munitions at https://alphamunitions.com/ and on social media at @alpha_munitions
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| Best Moments of 2023 | 27 Dec 2023 | 01:02:54 | |
Thank you so much for supporting the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast during 2023. We wanted to share some of our favorite moments and your most watched clips from 2023. Relive some of the funniest moments and some of the most intense conversations with Evan Hafer and various guests from comedians, your favorite Youtubers, Medal of Honor recipients and much more! We look forward to sharing more conversations and guests with you in 2024! | |||
| #297 - Jay Collins - Green Beret and Florida State Senator | 20 Dec 2023 | 03:11:12 | |
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast Florida State Senator and Green Beret Jay Collin’s joins Evan Hafer in the studio. Jarrid “Jay” Collins is a highly-decorated Army Special Forces combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient with over two decades of service. Together Jay and Evan talk about his military service, being shot in the arm and having to perform surgery on himself in the field of battle and being hit by a mortar round that caused injuries leading to the amputation of his leg. Even after his injuries he continued to requalify as a Green Beret and continue to serve his community and country to this day.
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| #296 - Invest in Yourself - Evan Hafer and Mike Glover | 13 Dec 2023 | 01:22:57 | |
This week Mike Glover and Evan Hafer meet at Black Rifle Coffee Comapany's HQ to discuss Mike's new book ideas, self improvement, running a business, current events, and Mike's newest bug out vehicle builds. Follow Mike Glover and Fieldcraft Survival on Instagram @fieldcraftsurvial and @mike.a.glover | |||
| #295 - Evan Hafer Answers His Most Asked Questions | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:57:04 | |
On this weeks episode get to know Evan Hafer, as he sits down and answers some of his most asked questions. Find out about how he prefers to brew his coffee, his favorite war movies, most memorable hunts, and more! | |||
| #294 - Mike Glover and Evan Hafer’s Overlanding Recap | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:57:32 | |
We're back with episode 284! Join us this week as Mike Glover of Fieldcraft Survival and Evan Hafer recap their recent overlanding trip in Moab, Utah. They'll discuss the goods and the bads of their trip, stoicism, what is in Evan's bucket, the importance of having quality friends, and much more! Follow Evan Hafer and Mike Glover on socials at @evanhafer and @mike.a.glover @fieldcraftsurvival | |||
| #293 - A Green Beret, Navy Seal, and Force Recon Guy Walk Into the CIA | 21 Nov 2023 | 02:24:35 | |
Join us this week as Evan Hafer talks to the founders of Nomadic Research® Dagan Van Hooten and Matt Horton. Matt Horton, a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and Dagan VanOosten, a former Scout Sniper/Recon Marine and CIA contractor, talk about the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the CIA, aliens, being a good father, and living every day with courage, and their company Nomadic Research®. Nomadic Research® began in the heart of Afghanistan with the Global War On Terror as the backdrop. Dagan and Matt identified a need for a company that produced remarkable products and reflected values of patriotism, individual responsibility, and the freedom of the great outdoors. Find more on Nomadic Research® at nomadicresearch.com and on Instagram at @nomadic_research
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| #292- Andy Stumpf and Mike Glover are Back! | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:45:18 | |
Join us this week as Andy Stumpf, Mike Glover, and Evan Hafer talk about Mike’s recent trip to Skid Row and the devastating effect defunding the police have had on LA, more on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, how Evan got a $20,000 espresso machine for his forward operating base in the Middle East, and much more! Follow Andy and Mike on Instagram @andystumpf212 & @mike.a.glover @fieldcraftsurvival | |||
| #291 - Mike Glover on Burn Pits and the Ongoing Conflict in Gaza | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:30:56 | |
Join us on this week's episode as FieldCraft Survival’s Mike Glover joins Evan Hafer in the studio. Together they go over the devastating long-term effects from burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq, establishing a healthy work-home life, and Mike’s hot takes on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. You don’t want to miss out!
Follow Mike & FieldCraft Survival on Instagram: @mike.a.glover & @fieldcraftsurvival | |||
| #290 - Logan Stark Returns! | 01 Nov 2023 | 02:17:59 | |
Everyone’s favorite Marine Corps Scout Sniper is back! Logan Stark joins Evan to talk about elk hunting on public lands, fitting in post service, staying healthy, being motivated, and much more in this week's episode. You don’t want to miss it! Follow Logan on Instagram: @LoganStark | |||
| #289 - The Navy SEAL Physicist - Ryan McMillan of Grayboe | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:43:08 | |
Ryan McMillan’s resume is insane. He was born into a firearms dynasty, has a degree in physics, was a U.S Navy SEAL, and started one of the most elite American-made custom rifle stock companies in existence. McMillan sits down with Black Rifle Coffee Co.’s Evan Hafer to talk about the company his grandfather started in 1973. You may have heard of it: McMillan Fiberglass Stocks. The company and his grandfather, along with the US Marine Corps, created the modern sniper rifle. Ryan talks about what it felt like to use some of the rifles his grandfather and uncle designed on sniper ops while deployed in Afghanistan as a member of SEAL Team 2 in the early 2000s. They also dive into how McMillan finally got his physics degree and continued his family's legacy by building the Grayboe custom rifle stock company with a mission to make mass-produced, affordable stocks with a quality never before available to regular shooters. | |||
| #288 - BTS of 5X CrossFit Champ Mat Frasier’s Brutal 10K-Calorie a Day Routine | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:28:40 | |
Mat Fraser, who took first place in the CrossFit Games for five consecutive years, gives Black Rifle Coffee Company's Evan Hafer an inside look at what kind of punishing physical training it took to be at the top of his game for so long and what life is like after retiring from competition as he continues to build his company, HWPO Training (Hard Work Pays Off). | |||
| #287 - Medal of Honor Recipient and Green Beret Earl D. Plumlee Shares His Story | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:43:47 | |
Earl D. Plumlee sits down with Evan Hafer of Black Rifle Coffee Co. and describes the events of the fateful day in Afghanistan when 200 well-armed Taliban fighters breached his base’s perimeter with a huge explosion before launching a massive and extended attack. On August 28, 2013, MSG Plumlee was serving as a weapons sergeant assigned to Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group at Forward Operating Base Ghazni. For his actions on that day, Plumlee was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. Find out how it went down from the man himself. | |||
| #286 - Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and Heather Lynn Go On an Elk Hunt | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:31:15 | |
Black Rifle Coffee Co. Founder and CEO Evan Hafer is joined by friends Brandon Herrera, Donut Operator, and Heather Lynn, who just got back from a BRCC elk hunt in northern Utah. The GunTubers and BRCC OGs talk #BTS about making Black Rifle content, how to win (and get banned) by YouTube, Dungeons & Dragons, along with horror movies and their favorite comedians. They get into what it's like to go hunting for the first time and why it's always okay to bring along an FN SCAR. You don't want to miss this one. 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee 👉 LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for unparalleled insights, captivating stories, and the valor of true American heroes! | |||
| #285 - Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos and a Non-Profit Built for War Zones | 30 Sep 2023 | 02:13:16 | |
Retired SEAL and author Ephraim Mattos was shot in the calf while volunteering as a medic with the Iraqi Army as he was transitioning out of the Navy. It was all caught on camera and went viral. He recovered from his wound, and ever since, he's been working constantly to continue a life of service and to help people who need it most in some of the most violent places on the planet. That's why he started Stronghold Rescue & Relief, a non-profit built to give aid to people in literal war zones. Mattos sits down with Black Rifle Coffee Co.'s Evan Hafer to talk about his new mission in life, what it's like to know he'll be heading into heavy combat in Burma in the next couple of months (and whether or not he's armed on these missions), that unique struggles people are facing in that country, the trials and tribulations faced by GWOT veterans of all stripes, and lots more on this week's Black Rifle Coffee Podcast. Follow Ephraim Mattos: Instagram | |||
| #284 - 40 DEAD INSURGENTS | Navy Cross Recipient Jeremiah Workman | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:52:48 | |
When Jeremiah Workman was in the US Marine Corps, he received the Navy Cross for his actions during a three-hour firefight in a Fallujah building trying to get up a staircase to get to three brother Marines who had fallen. Workman talks with Black Rifle Coffe Co.'s Evan Hafer about his struggles with transitioning to civilian life since his time in Iraq, how he's worked to help his fellow veterans and focus on his family as his touchstone, and why on earth he has decided to get into politics. 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity. | |||
| #283 - Getting Pulled Over With a Truck Full of Guns - Evan & JT | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:59:46 | |
The misery faced by ancient soldiers, the merits of vintage camo patterns, the difference between general shitbaggery and creative rebellion, why we need a third political party, and is Mitch Mcconnell ctl+alt-deleting himself? — this pod has everything. Two BRCC founders talk about the hidden culture war in America between miserable, humorless people and those who can take a joke and have a backbone, the time they got pulled over at gunpoint in a truck full of crossbows and guns, and Evan shows off what he says is the only possession he truly cares about. 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee 👉 LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE for unparalleled insights, captivating stories, and the valor of true American heroes! | |||
| #282 - Drago Dzieran From Communist Poland to the US Navy SEALS | 06 Sep 2023 | 02:07:23 | |
In this episode of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, we are honored to host Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran. A Polish immigrant who made America his cherished home, Drago unravels the tumultuous time in Poland when dissent against the communist and socialist regime reached its zenith. He vividly describes the sweeping arrests that engulfed Poland in a single night and details his transformation from a brave activist to a prisoner of conscience. But Drago's journey did not end there. He delves into his harrowing yet hopeful transition from Poland to the heart of America. Facing insurmountable adversities in his homeland, from frequent abductions to grueling interrogations by government agents, his indomitable spirit sought refuge in the land of opportunity and freedom. He warmly recalls his time in a German refugee center, his aspiration for sunnier horizons, and his fondness for Elvis Presley's Memphis, Tennessee. With merely a bag of clothes and unparalleled grit, Drago embarked on a new life in the US. This included becoming a skilled Mercedes mechanic, a skydiving instructor, and eventually, against all odds, a decorated US Navy SEAL. Highlighting the intervention of Pope John Paul II and his influential role in Poland, Drago offers viewers a profound first-hand perspective of life under socialism and the immeasurable sacrifices individuals made in pursuit of truth and freedom. Plus, reflections on the Global War on Terror and why war requires MONSTERS. This isn't merely a coffee talk. It's a tale of resilience, the essence of the human spirit, and an unyielding quest for freedom. 🔗 Related Links:
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| #281 - Black Rifle Coffee Co. Founders Evan Hafer & Mat Best | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:15:29 | |
Guns, range drills, and the backstory of Black Rifle Coffee Company, oh my! In this wide-ranging discussion, the brain trust behind BRCC talks about the company's history, evolution, and what the next five years hold, plus get into the weeds on favorite handguns, sobriety, and success. 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity. BRCC: @blackriflecoffee BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Evan Hafer: @evanhafer | |||