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The Wild Chaos Podcast
Father. Husband. Marine. Host.
Everyone has a story and I want to hear it. The first thing people say to me is, "I'm not cool enough", "I haven't done anything cool in life", etc.
I have heard it all but I know there is more. More of you with incredible stories.
From drug addict to author, professional athlete to military hero, immigrant to special forces... I dive into the stories that shape lives.
I am here to share the extraordinary stories of remarkable people, because I believe that in the midst of your chaos, these stories can inspire, empower, and resonate with us all.
Thanks for listening.
-Bam
Episodes
75 episodes
#75 - Building Wealth is Like Going to War: You Can't Quit When It Gets Hard w/Austin Hancock
In this raw and riveting conversation, Marine Corps veteran Austin Hancock takes us on an extraordinary journey from rock bottom to remarkable success. Proving it can be done. Starting with a shocking confession about assaulting someone with a ...
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Episode 75
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2:58:42
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#74 - What Lies Behind School Walls: Child Abuse, Cover-Ups, And The Cost w/Laura Boulton
In this explosive conversation, former School District teacher Laura Boulton reveals the disturbing pattern of institutional failure that she uncovered during her 23-year teaching career. What began as standard mandatory reporting of student di...
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Episode 74
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3:36:32
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#73 - Catching A Ride With Drug Smugglers to Ex-Cons: The Truth About Hitchhiking America w/Luke Whyte
What happens when you put your thumb out and trust America? Luke Whyte is finding out as he hitchhikes across the country, documenting conversations with strangers in an ambitious project to bridge our growing cultural divides.With year...
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Episode 73
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2:45:16
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#72 - Beyond the Edge: How One Man Defied Death Multiple Times and Lived to Tell About It w/Jonathan Daige
When JD answered the call to serve his country after 9/11, he couldn't have imagined the battles that lay ahead, not just in Iraq's dangerous terrain but within his own body. This extraordinary conversation takes us through his journey as an Ar...
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Episode 72
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3:09:14
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#71 - Mold, Mice, & Retaliation in Boise School District - Fighting For The Kids Pt.2 w/Michelle Chung
When culinary arts teacher Michelle Chung first reported mice in her classroom, she never imagined it would lead to a parasite infection, major surgery, and a battle against a school district determined to silence her at all costs. In this powe...
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Episode 71
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2:13:50
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#70 - Three Shots Fired. One Brotherhood Shattered: Surviving The Unthinkable w/Ruben Delvalle
From the moment a suspect fired three shots at him in a Chicago alley, Ruben's life transformed forever. In this powerful conversation, Ruben takes us through his journey from Marine infantryman to Chicago police officer, building to the harrow...
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Episode 70
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3:59:31
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#69 - Stabbings, Cartels, & Trophy Hunts: The Wildest Guide You’ve Never Heard Of w/Hagan Ekker
From the remote plains of South Central Utah to the cartel-controlled territories of Mexico, Hagan's journey as a hunting guide reads like an adventure novel that couldn't possibly be true, except every word of it is. Growing up in a town of ba...
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Episode 69
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2:31:23
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#68 - What Burns Beneath: The Untold Story of Firefighter Life w/Rafael Gordon
From life-or-death decisions to navigating departmental politics, Rafael pulls back the curtain on his 27-year career as a San Francisco firefighter paramedic in this captivating conversation about service, sacrifice, and survival.Rafae...
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Episode 68
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2:38:32
#67 - Behind the Velvet Rope: The Ugly Truth About Wealth, Safety & Strength w/Logan Flynn
What does real security look like?Former Marine turned executive protection expert Logan Flynn has spent 15 years guarding the ultra-wealthy—and what he’s learned will challenge everything you think about success, safety, and parenti...
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Episode 67
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2:42:46
#66 - They’re Hunting Our Kids Online — And We’re Handing Them the Weapon! w/Ben Gillenwater
What if your kid’s screen time is more dangerous than you think?In this must-hear episode, 30-year cybersecurity expert Ben exposes how social media is engineered like a digital drug—fueling addiction, mental health crises, and sk...
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Episode 66
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2:20:01
#65 - "I Am the Product of Veterans Who Never Got Help"- Breaking Generational Trauma w/Breane Lindvall
What happens when a 9-year-old girl witnesses her mother’s death—and no one talks about it?This week’s guest, Breane, grew up in rural Montana where silence was survival. After watching her epileptic mother die and being told to “move on...
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Episode 65
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2:35:23
#64 - Refusing to Surrender: One Man's Journey After Spinal Injury w/ Boone Bartlome
What if everything that defined you—your body, your talent, your future—was taken away in a single moment?At 16, Boone was a rising multi-sport star with college scouts watching his every move. But one routine football play changed e...
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Episode 64
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1:48:10
#63 - Shot Twice. Abused. 10 Years in Prison. What Redemption Really Looks Like w/ Victor Villarreal
What happens when a 13-year-old boy, sexually abused and desperate for protection, turns to gang life—and survives a decade behind bars, two gunshot wounds, and addiction? In this week’s episode, Victor pulls back the curtain on a life shaped b...
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Episode 63
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2:39:49
#62 - Chasing Dreams: Leaving Multi-Million Dollar Career to Landscape Photographer w/ Marlon Holden
What if the life you’ve built isn’t the life you want?Marlon traded comfort for purpose—walking away from corporate success to chase his dream as a landscape photographer. From sailing around the world as a child to commanding tens o...
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Episode 62
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2:39:56
#61 - What They Don't Tell You When You Put On The Uniform: Behind The Badge w/Rob Woodworth
"I stood in intersections at midnight hoping to get hit by a car."Former police officer Robert Woodworth shares the untold cost of wearing the badge—from handling bodies and witnessing tragedy to protesters tracking down his home,...
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Episode 61
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2:48:23
#60 - "Fighting For The Kids!!" - Rodent Infestation In The Classroom Pt.1 w/Michelle Chung
What if your classroom was infested with disease-carrying mice — and no one believed you?In this shocking episode, a Boise culinary teacher shares her battle against a rodent-infested classroom, a failing school system, and devast...
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Episode 60
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2:14:27
#59 - From Jail, to NAVY Seal, Back to Jail, to French Foreign Legionnaire w/Taylor Cavanaugh
What happens when you lose everything that once defined you?Former Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh shares his raw, powerful journey from military elite to rock bottom — addiction, homelessness, and nearly ending his own life — before find...
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Episode 59
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2:41:06
#58 - "Shot In The Face" The Call Every LEO Wife Fears w/Amanda Webb
What do you do when the nightmare becomes real?Amanda’s husband, TJ, a U.S. Marshal, was shot in the face during a takedown and in an instant, her life shattered. What followed was a brutal journey of trauma, isolation, and survival…...
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Episode 58
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1:23:41
#57 - Shot Six Times: A Law Enforcement Officer's Survival Story w/TJ Webb
What happens when a routine warrant service turns into a life-altering gunfight? TJ shares his harrowing journey of survival after being shot six times at point-blank range while serving on a U.S. Marshals Task Force.From the moment bul...
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Episode 57
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2:45:08
#56 - Life With The Wife: The Woman Behind The Chaos w/Brit Marshall
The veil is finally lifted! After countless requests from our devoted listeners, the mysterious co-creator of Wild Chaos Podcast makes her debut appearance, transforming what might have been just another interview into a landmark episode filled...
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Episode 56
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3:23:51
#55 - Wild Adventures and Conservation Conversations w/Lucas Paugh
What happens when a successful executive trades the corporate grind for a life of global hunting and raw adventure? Lucas shares his journey from Montana farm kid to world-traveling hunter, revealing why he walked away from a 22-year career at ...
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Episode 55
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3:06:34
#54 - Security in the Spotlight: Life on Tour with Rock Stars w/Ryan Atkinson
For over two decades, Ryan has safeguarded rock stars, pop icons, and music legends across 55 countries - from Pearl Jam and KISS to Hilary Duff and Drake. What began as an unexpected post-football career opportunity has evolved into a mastercl...
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Episode 54
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3:19:19
#53 - Steroids, Stage Time, & Social Media Lies...w/Zach Pulkinen
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in the fitness industry? In this raw, unfiltered conversation with trainer Zach Pulkinen, we peel back the curtain on bodybuilding competitions, steroid use, and the dramatic evolution of gym ...
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Episode 53
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1:43:42
#52 - Grit, Gears & Gallop: The Wild Life of a Woman Who Never Slows Down w/Rachel Shackelford
From the dusty trails of endurance horse racing to the treacherous mountain roads of logging country, Rachel Shackleford's life story reads like an adventure novel. Known online as "SS Trekking Babe," Rachel takes us through her remarkable jour...
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Episode 52
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2:45:17
#51 - The Last Real Marines: A Raw Conversation About War, Friendship, and Growing Up w/Peter Charles
Two veterans sit down for a no-holds-barred conversation that takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through Marine Corps life during the Global War on Terror. This episode captures lightning in a bottle as these old friends reunite to sha...
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Episode 51
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