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Solutions, Inspiration, and wisdom for warriors. Find a way or make one!Spotter Up Tactical Solutions (Spotter Up for short) provides credible and applicable information in support of individuals becoming the best Chessmen they can be. A Chessman is an expert strategist, who trains rigorously, and can take action(s) to bypass threats. Becoming tactically sound in anything worthwhile requires sacrifice, discipline and a long-term plan. Spotter Up believes in finding solutions to problems. ‘Find a Way or Make One’. Excuses are never made.
Episodes
48 episodes
Ep36 | The War in El Salvador, Brigadier General Joseph S Stringham Special Forces Hall of Famer
Be sure to read: https://arsof-history.org/articles/v3n1_paraiso_page_1.htmlBrigadier General Joseph S. Stringham retired in 1992 after serving more than 31 years in the U.S. Army. He served at all echelons of command from platoon throu...
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Ep35 | Gordon Hurley Canadian Special Operations Operator
Master Corporal (Retired) Gordon Hurley is a fifteen-year Canadian Military veteran. In 2008, with little training, he was added as a late replacement to the Reconnaissance platoon. He wasn’t meant to be there. It took until an Improvised Explo...
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Ep34 | Matt Larsen Father of Modern Army Combatives, on Combat Psychology
Matt Larsen, a career Army Ranger and Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regimen...
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Ep33 | Michael Yon The Capitol J6
This is an episode from 2020. John and Michael sit down to discuss what Mike watched during the protest and, subsequently, what happened during the capitol's storming.They then discuss what this means for the future of the ...
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Ep32 | James Yeager - Tactical Response
I am unsure when this was recorded. I believe it was 2019 or 2020, maybe right before his death in 2022. I found it today as I was cleaning out my files, but can't find the video. Perhaps it was via phone with John Valentine, I don't recall.&nb...
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Dr. Mike Simpson, Hunting Hitler Star, ER Doctor, and retired Green Beret
History channel's "Hunting Hitler" co-star and retired Green Beret Dr. Mike Simpson joins John Valentine. Dr. Mike Simpson also gives his thoughts on appropriate approaches to health and safety.
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Ep31 |Gregory Coker CW4 R , 160th SOAR Nightstalkers SHOT DOWN
Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss! https://amzn.to/3G22kCiCW4 (R) Greg Coker served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and se...
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Ep11 | COMBATIVES BUILT TO FIGHT with TENICOR
On this episode of SPOTTER Up COMBATIVES, Jeff Mau sits down with John Valentine to discuss building a holster for fighting. Jeff Mau is the Head of Strategy & Development as well as the Founder of Tenicor LLC. Ten...
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Ep30 | Kris Paranto 10 Years after Benghazi Thoughts and Feelings
We discuss Kris’ thoughts and feelings 10 years after the Benghazi incident. Kris Paronto – “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles – is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and a private se...
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Ep29 | Sean Patrick Flanery Boondock Saints, Born a Champion - Actor, Martial Artist, Author
Sean's newest movie Nefarious did well. Here's an interview we did with him in 2021. John Valentine and Michael Kurcina chat with famed actor, author, and martial artist, Sean Patrick Flanery.They discuss his life as an act...
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Ep 28 | Ed Calderon of Ed's Manifesto
Our second interview with Ed. John Valentine sits down with Drug War Veteran and non-permissive environment specialist Ed Calderon of Ed's Manifesto. Ed is a non-permissive environment specialist and published author with operational experience...
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COMBATIVES Ep10 | Varg Freeborn & Matt Larsen, Dehumanizing, Coping, and Killing
John Valentine is joined by Matt Larsen and Varg Freeborn to discuss dehumanization as a natural coping mechanism for killing related to group dynamics in both social and evolutionary combat psychology. A tactical trainer and strength coach wit...
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Ep27 | Dale Comstock Delta Force PMC Terrorist Strike Team
I found the video that I thought was deleted; it was on migrated Rumble, so I converted it to MP4, and posted it here. Originally Published on: Feb 2, 2021 at 15:44I catch up with Dale. We discuss his family, life and his new book. Dale...
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Ep26 | Delta Force Operator Dale Comstock, Ukraine, Mercenaries and more
We recorded this at the beginning of the Russian/Ukraine War. The war between Ukraine and Russia began in February 2014 with the annexation of Crimea by Russia, and it escalated into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Streamed li...
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Ep25 | Scott Jedlinski Modern Samurai Project
In this episode, Spotter Up host John Valentine is joined by Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project. Scott Jedlinski is a lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He has received hundreds of hours of training from people considered to ...
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Ep24 | Kurt Delia & 3 others cops Anti Police Culture and Problems and Solutions
I believe this is from 2021 when Joe Biden was in office. I discuss the current political climate and its effects on Law Enforcement training, and morale with 2 active and 2 retired LEOs. We discuss defunding the police, the rise in crime, atta...
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COMBATIVES Ep9 | Riots with personal defense instructors Steve Moses and Guy Schnitzler
John Valentine is joined by nationally recognized personal defense instructors Steve Moses and Guy Schnitzler. They sit down to discuss the impact of riots and how they have changed the way personal defense approach interpersonal violence...
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Ep23 | Jeff Struecker Black Hawk Down Veteran Speaker and Author
The Road to Unafraid: https://amzn.to/3CPSoZdBlack Hawk Down: https://amzn.to/3FcbnA5Jeff Struecker leads the Unbeatable Army. He’s a decorated soldier who enlisted in the United States Army at age 18 and retired with almo...
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COMBATIVES Ep8 | Ryan Hoover
Ryan Hoover is the owner and lead instructor at Fit to Fight®, a self-defense training organization based out of Charlotte, NC. After training in Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, wrestling, Balintawak Arnis, and traditional marital ar...
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Ep 22 | Interview Fred Fusco (RET) Delta Force Operator Storm Tactical Consulting & Silencio Coffee
This is my original 2021 interview with Fred. It was 5 minutes after this episode ended that we decided to do something together; we ended up creating Silencio Coffee. Fred Fusco Fred is a 20-year veteran of the Army Special Operations Command ...
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Ep21 | Scott Puckett former LEO Marine and Blackwater
Originally conducted Apr 6, 2022I speak with former Marine, police officer Scott Puckett on mentorship, coaching and we’re going to discuss law enforcement, his time in the military, violence and Jesus. Scott Puckett is a former Marine,...
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COMBATIVES Ep7 | Church Security with Redbeard Combatives
Ben Aubin of Red Beard Combatives is a security expert, combatives instructor, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. Ben joins Spotter Up to discuss faith, fighting, and how to make our sanctuaries harder targets using the most attempted mass mur...
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Ep20 | NZSAS OperatorJamie Pennell Serviceman J Kabul Intercontinental Hotel Attack 2011
PURCHASE HIS BOOK: https://amzn.to/4cuI0WZServiceman J is a gripping memoir by a former NZSAS commander on serving in Afghanistan over five deployments and operating at the edge of his limits In 2011, following the Taliban siege on Kabu...
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Ep19 | SOFBADMONKEY with Scout Sniper Jason Delgado and Navy SEAL Stephen Ralston
JASON DELGADO is an accomplished sniper, entrepreneur, tattoo artist, and father. He escaped the dangers of life in the streets in the Bronx only to battle for his life in Iraq during two combat tours as a Marine scout sniper. One of the most i...
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Ep18 | Damian Porter Damian Porter former NZSAS Commando, and more Creator of How Not to Die
I chat with Damian. He is a former NZSAS Commando, WA Police Officer and current WA Firefighter / Health and Wellness Coach. He was one of the first Personal Trainers in the world and has been professionally involved in the health and wellness ...
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