Episode
#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
2:34:07
Published: Fri Dec 20 2019
Description
In this episode Shawn Ryan sits down with Mike Glover, a former Green Beret, CIA Contractor, and currently the CEO of Fieldcraft Survival. Mike talks about his childhood and how it lead him to an impressive career as one of the world's most elite operators. Mike opens up about his experiences training to become a Green Beret, his personal experiences in combat, what lead him to become a CIA Contractor, his struggle to transition into civilian life, and his latest adventures as a business owner and entrepreneur of Fieldcraft Survival. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website - https://www.shawnryanshow.com Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Tim Kennedy discusses his thoughts on life after military service, advice for aspiring Special Forces operators, and his experience with taking calls on his podcast.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
Tim Kennedy discusses his thoughts on life after military service, advice for aspiring Special Forces operators, and his experience with taking calls on his podcast.
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
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Mike has a toy drive going on to bring a little joy during the holiday season to kids who are in a bad situation.
01:11 - 07:44 (06:33)
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Mike has a toy drive going on to bring a little joy during the holiday season to kids who are in a bad situation. They leverage the community to gather donations from like-minded people who want to help out.
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
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The speaker grew up living in two different states with separated parents, spending time in Florida and North Carolina, but with family on his dad's side in Atlanta.
07:44 - 12:35 (04:51)
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The speaker grew up living in two different states with separated parents, spending time in Florida and North Carolina, but with family on his dad's side in Atlanta. Eventually, he had to run away at 16 years old.
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
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The speaker recounts a time in their life where they were living in a low-quality motel and had to take the bus to work, waking up an hour early for the commute.
12:35 - 16:03 (03:27)
Summary
The speaker recounts a time in their life where they were living in a low-quality motel and had to take the bus to work, waking up an hour early for the commute.
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The speaker shares their experience in basic training, where they had to threaten or punch soldiers to keep them going, and how they joined the military with a Ranger contract.
16:03 - 20:05 (04:01)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience in basic training, where they had to threaten or punch soldiers to keep them going, and how they joined the military with a Ranger contract. They also mention the camaraderie with other soldiers that went into special operations.
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The podcast guest shares his experience of being denied entry into ranger school, and how he took his job as a non-commissioned officer, despite aspiring to join special operations, seriously.
20:05 - 28:01 (07:56)
Summary
The podcast guest shares his experience of being denied entry into ranger school, and how he took his job as a non-commissioned officer, despite aspiring to join special operations, seriously.
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
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The desire to fight and display masculinity is a biological instinct for many men.
28:01 - 32:13 (04:11)
Summary
The desire to fight and display masculinity is a biological instinct for many men. This instinct is often associated with psychological and physiological factors that define the male experience.
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A lot of prior service men wanted to come back and serve during the period.
32:13 - 37:10 (04:57)
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A lot of prior service men wanted to come back and serve during the period. This was a challenge because the army didn't know how to handle this situation.
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The speaker reflects on his experiences being trained in unconventional warfare in the military, including assimilating with guerrilla fighters in the field and the importance of foreign internal defense for accessing and being placed in certain environments.
37:12 - 43:15 (06:02)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his experiences being trained in unconventional warfare in the military, including assimilating with guerrilla fighters in the field and the importance of foreign internal defense for accessing and being placed in certain environments.
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
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The second battalion's motto at the time was "we do bad things to bad people" but now bilateral missions with host nation forces are necessary to conduct operations in a more strategic and effective manner.
43:15 - 48:21 (05:05)
Summary
The second battalion's motto at the time was "we do bad things to bad people" but now bilateral missions with host nation forces are necessary to conduct operations in a more strategic and effective manner. Without a host nation force, a unilateral approach can cause more harm than good.
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A leader acknowledges the bravery it takes for a new member to ask to join their company and shares a personal story of going to war immediately after being assigned to Charlie Company.
48:21 - 53:15 (04:54)
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A leader acknowledges the bravery it takes for a new member to ask to join their company and shares a personal story of going to war immediately after being assigned to Charlie Company.
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The 18 Charlies had to run and manage the physical structure, generators, and water system of the 144 man army fire base in Afghanistan which was carried out by only 10 Special Forces operators.
53:15 - 56:37 (03:21)
Summary
The 18 Charlies had to run and manage the physical structure, generators, and water system of the 144 man army fire base in Afghanistan which was carried out by only 10 Special Forces operators.
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The speaker talks about the importance of training and improving the capabilities of local communities, as well as the danger and casualties that come with the job.
56:37 - 1:03:08 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of training and improving the capabilities of local communities, as well as the danger and casualties that come with the job.
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The speaker discusses their experiences living at a fire base in Afghanistan, focusing on the constant danger of being shot at and rocketed.
1:03:09 - 1:08:30 (05:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experiences living at a fire base in Afghanistan, focusing on the constant danger of being shot at and rocketed.
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The speaker shares his experience with an ineffective base defense plan that put his team's lives at risk, and how he discovered and exploited a nonprofit program to provide necessary supplies for his team in Afghanistan.
1:08:30 - 1:13:35 (05:04)
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The speaker shares his experience with an ineffective base defense plan that put his team's lives at risk, and how he discovered and exploited a nonprofit program to provide necessary supplies for his team in Afghanistan.
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An army veteran reflects on his military experience, including interactions with other units and his close friendship with a fellow soldier who recently passed away.
1:13:35 - 1:21:46 (08:10)
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An army veteran reflects on his military experience, including interactions with other units and his close friendship with a fellow soldier who recently passed away.
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The speaker had the opportunity to work with Joint Special Operations Command as he had built relationships with them and had experience with special reconnaissance, snipers and free fall operations.
1:21:46 - 1:28:53 (07:07)
Summary
The speaker had the opportunity to work with Joint Special Operations Command as he had built relationships with them and had experience with special reconnaissance, snipers and free fall operations. He mentions that all special missions units operate at the speed of war, which is a lot different from dealing with bureaucracy and red-tape.
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The speaker had been informed prior to the Benghazi attack that his team would be the first to implement a congressionally mandated counterterrorism program to counter Al-Qaeda, which, ironically, led to the responsibility to counter the attack falling on his unit.
1:28:53 - 1:37:08 (08:14)
Summary
The speaker had been informed prior to the Benghazi attack that his team would be the first to implement a congressionally mandated counterterrorism program to counter Al-Qaeda, which, ironically, led to the responsibility to counter the attack falling on his unit. The speaker expresses frustration at not being able to assist in the attack and remained on the ground for a few days after the attack to assess the situation and get tied with the main unit.
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A veteran describes how he was impressed by the high standards of shooting he encountered after leaving special operations.
1:37:08 - 1:44:55 (07:47)
Summary
A veteran describes how he was impressed by the high standards of shooting he encountered after leaving special operations. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining uniformity to work together efficiently.
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The speaker expresses frustration with individuals who dress and act like they're in the military or special forces, but lack the necessary skills and experience to back it up.
1:44:55 - 1:52:54 (07:58)
Summary
The speaker expresses frustration with individuals who dress and act like they're in the military or special forces, but lack the necessary skills and experience to back it up. They also discuss the possibility of working for the GRS while being in National Guard SF.
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The transition from special operations to civilian life can be challenging for many reasons ranging from dealing with PTSD to adjusting to a normal routine.
1:52:54 - 1:59:01 (06:07)
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The transition from special operations to civilian life can be challenging for many reasons ranging from dealing with PTSD to adjusting to a normal routine. This podcast discusses the challenges and provides some tips on how to cope.
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As soldiers transition back to civilian life, they may struggle with the realization that they are not invincible gods but simply human beings, no longer operating at the speed of war.
1:59:01 - 2:06:24 (07:22)
Summary
As soldiers transition back to civilian life, they may struggle with the realization that they are not invincible gods but simply human beings, no longer operating at the speed of war. The toll that military service can take on personal life and identity is a complex issue that requires acknowledgement and support for those making the transition.
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The speaker talks about the need to focus on basic gun handling skills, safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship for survival instead of unrealistic flat-range shooting.
2:06:24 - 2:13:44 (07:20)
Summary
The speaker talks about the need to focus on basic gun handling skills, safety and the fundamentals of marksmanship for survival instead of unrealistic flat-range shooting. He also emphasizes the importance of creating a survival kit that allows one to survive for 72 hours, and creating content that is geared towards serious readers rather than gaining likes on social media.
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The guest speaker discusses the problem of people wanting to look tactical without knowing how to use their gear and the importance of partnering with good businesses to develop better equipment for survival.
2:13:44 - 2:19:25 (05:40)
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The guest speaker discusses the problem of people wanting to look tactical without knowing how to use their gear and the importance of partnering with good businesses to develop better equipment for survival.
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The speaker believes that by prioritizing people over profit, the company thrives in a different way.
2:19:26 - 2:25:09 (05:42)
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The speaker believes that by prioritizing people over profit, the company thrives in a different way. This is achieved by centering the mission, lowering prices, and valuing customer feedback.
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Being prepared for emergencies with life-saving equipment such as tourniquets, survival kits and proper carrying bags can make a significant difference in saving lives during unexpected situations.
2:25:09 - 2:32:11 (07:01)
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Being prepared for emergencies with life-saving equipment such as tourniquets, survival kits and proper carrying bags can make a significant difference in saving lives during unexpected situations.
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Celebrate the Black Friday sales event at Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Blair and check out the "Useful Idiots" podcast for some commentary on a shocking rumored story.
2:32:11 - 2:33:17 (01:06)
Summary
Celebrate the Black Friday sales event at Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Blair and check out the "Useful Idiots" podcast for some commentary on a shocking rumored story.