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"Personal defense and world events." Retired counter-terrorism agent and his best friend discuss life, exercise, diet and what ever else they find interesting.

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"Personal defense and world events." Retired counter-terrorism agent and his best friend discuss life, exercise, diet and what ever else they find interesting.

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English


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Total Recall, and Are You F'ing Kidding Me?

3/24/2024
Host Mike's body has been recalled by the federal government; it's voluntary for now but listen in to hear about how things could become serious for retired veterans and all military-aged folks in the months ahead. Along those lines, you will hear multiple times in this show: "What the F is our government doing?" The gents spent a final Lenten unfueled (booze-free) show talking about all the craziness around the world, including our southern border, Europe, Middle- and All-the-way East, Africa, and, well most everywhere people are these days. We're looking for your input: Do you know what a "Fani" is? How about a donkey show? Do you plan to watch the upcoming solar eclipse during the day or at night? And, of course, any future show ideas; so far, the list includes type three diabetes and the certain unrest surrounding 2024 US election. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #globalconflictone #wtff #veteranrecall #election2024 #solareclipseatnight #shittyheadlines #donkeyshow #showusyourfani

Duration:01:16:55

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SOTU SNAFU, 2A, and You

3/10/2024
SOTU SNAFU, 2A, and You This episode is another in the series of hodge-podge discussions. Here hear a recap of the embarrassment we all experienced from the State of the Union address and rebuttal. The gents checked in on Gaza and Ukraine, of course, and touched on the new push to remove guns from the hands of US citizens. Shitty Choices was a win for Host Mike, and Producer Jim gave a timely reminder for something called a 'postmortem letter' that might save some hassle for someone you love. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #sotu #globalconflictone #gaza #ukraine #election2024 #postmortemletter #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:16:55

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Wisdom, Guile, and Smashing

3/3/2024
Raise your hand if you're under official retirement age and have had a hip surgery. Host Mike is and did, and checks in on this episode on how recovery is going. Spoiler Alert: It's not fast enough. Obviously. There's discussion about the book "From Strength To Strength by Arthur C. Brooks; good stuff if you happen to be in a period of life transition. Or will be at some point. World Events is an overview of today's headlines around the US and world hotspots, followed by a questions from Producer Jim to Host Mike: What qualifications WOULD a reasonable candidate for POTUS have? Listen and learn, friends. Producer Jim talks about a cascade of first aid training resulting in a building and community improvement earlier in the day, then the show wraps with a scissoring of Shitty Headlines. Thanks for your support and engagement. If you do neither, thanks for listening anyways. And if you don't do that, thanks for downloading the episodes so it seems like someone is listening. And, if you do none of that…why have you read this?? #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #hipsurgery #fromstrengthtostrength #globalconflictone #palestine #humas #isreal #election2024 #ugh #firstaid #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:24:08

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Can You Hear Me Now?

2/22/2024
Recorded mere hours after a significant cell service outage in the US, this episode of The Grey Man Podcast comes to you on a freakin' Thursday night! Learn about Host Mike's new skeletal components and Producer Jim's deboozification, then settle in for a round of "What Department of the US Government Is Saying WHAT Now?". For those grammatically obsessive, this writer doesn't care if that last sentence's bit of ending punctuation is accurate by the books; it's right, dammit. Anyways, check out the conversation about the February 22, 2024 cell service outage. To be clear: No answers on what happened yet. Or maybe ever. But, the gents chatted about what happened, what it wasn't, and what it could've been. Then, of course, the world's hot spots were reviewed. Holy hell, everything is on fire. Also Shitty Headlines made an appearance. If you're still reading this, go get some supplies and schedule some practice drills. Cheers! #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #hipsurgery #attoutage #globalconflictone #palestine #humas #isreal #russia #ukraine #northfreakingkorea #holyshitwhatthehellisgoingon #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:16:55

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Death, Hips, and Conflict

1/28/2024
"What the Hell is Going On?" ~The Offspring, 'The Kids Aren't Right' Americana 1998 written by Bryan Keith Holland Another friend of the show has passed; Producer Jim talks about death and Host Mike commiserates. Then they talk about the general state (salute!) of the world, for which Host Mike talks and Producer Jim commiserates. From Russia (with, umm, love?), China, Israel, various shipping lanes, and on to Texas, fans of all types are being shit upon. The gents ran out of time to spend much on Personal Defense this time around; just be prepared for above-mentioned shit to hit fans e'rywhere at any time. Shitting headlines was a monumental win for Host Mike; see how you fare, too. Next episode in a few weeks after a couple of trips and a hip surgery. In the meantime, keep your head on a swivel and your soul rested & ready for what's next. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #hipsurgery #globalconflictone #russia #ukraine #israel #texas #civilwartwo #samnellacafe #bumbfahk #phakpharmaceuticals #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:33:17

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The Great Conflict, or World Conflict I (WCI)

1/14/2024
As often happens, this episode begins by talking about buttholes with a reminder to keep your health in check. We also learn more about the societal experiment surrounding Bumbphak, Egypt. The majority of S5E04 hones in on what Host Mike deems as the third world war already in progress. Call them flashpoints, regional conflicts, aggressive actions…whatever the media or politicians call it, it's The Great Conflict, or The Conflict to End All Conflicts, or eventually World Conflict I (WCI). Take a guess how many Shitty Headlines answers are "Scissoring" this time around. Spoiler: They all COULD be. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #colonhealth #flashpoints #thegreatconflict #worldconflicti #samnellacafe #bumbfahk #phakpharmaceuticals #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:34:52

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Tier 2 or Tears Too?

1/7/2024
Aliens, elections, and earthquakes are the subjects in this sparkly episode of The Grey Man Podcast. Since no one knows what's going to happen, it's good to be prepared for what can go wrong. But what is the line we are willing to draw in being prepared and surviving? That's a core topic in S5E03. Check it out and be better for it. Sponsorships continue to roll in from Bumbphak, Egypt. Stop by The Sam 'n' Ella Café or tour Phak Pharmaceuticals if you're there, and let us know if you're able to get ahold of any Phak Cough, please. Shitty Headlines ends with a list that will keep your penis safe, so it's really worth sticking around. Host Mike wraps up the Tier 2 discussion with a recommendation that involves the federal government. For real. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #tier2 #aliens #election #earthquakes #phakpharmaceuticals #samnellacafe #bumfahk #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:45:34

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Merry Christmas and Happy Grey Manning!

12/25/2023
Two middle-aged grandpas have a bit of Christmas morning free, so they're here talking about World Events and Personal Defense. Why not? The main focus of the conversation is the Elijah McClain story out of Colorado. His death, in part, lead to a criminally negligent homicide conviction of two paramedics. So many levels of this story; just touched the surface in this episode. Keep the conversation going on Facebook or reach out to the guys directly. Sponsorship continues with a special reading sponsored by The Sam 'n' Ella Café, and Shitty Choices drew an official 2 out of 6 right answers from Host Mike (though some might suspect he missed a couple on purpose). Merry Christmas to one & all. Be safe, keep you head on a swivel, and do the work! Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #elijahmcclain #paramedic #goodsamaritan #samnellacafe #bumfahk #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:16:55

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We're Back, Baby!

12/18/2023
Season 5 is under way, and this time it's all about redeeming the shitshow from the last season. Schedules and the guys are more stable, and looking forward to bringing more World Events and Personal Defense to The Gray Man Podcast Fans worldwide. In this preview of what's to come (giggidy), the gents catch up on life in general since Season Four wrapped up. Expect regular episodes ahead about wars & politics, AI, resurgence of pandemic and associate governmental shenanigans, obesity, Misogi 2024, and whatever else rises to the attention of Host Mike and Producer Jim. Welcome to our newest sponsor, The Sam 'n' Ella Café out of Bumfahk, Egypt. More on that community as Season Five develops. Shitty Headlines debuts with a resounding win for Host Mike; listen in to see how you fare in this multiple-choice fill-in-the-blank headline quiz. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #seasonfive #samnellascafe #bumfahk #shittyheadlines

Duration:01:23:59

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That's a Wrap!

9/17/2023
And with that, The Grey Man Podcast Season 4 is done. Check out this episode to learn what's happening with the guys: their lives, their time, their perspective on current world events, and why you might be a retard. Political correctness is not among the show's core values. Previewing season five is in there, too. World events will shift to a more exciting time as the US election cycle winds back up, for what that's worth. And, apparently there will be discussions about something called "turd emergencies." Might be "tiered emergencies" but either way, it will be discussed. Heartfelt thanks to all our avid and casual listeners. We will be back, and in all likelihood (statistically speaking) more consistent, in the coming months. Stay tuned, stay alert, and take care of yourselves by getting better every day. Cheers, friends! -Host Mike & Producer Jim The Grey Man Podcast Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #seasonfour #thatsawrap

Duration:01:18:40

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Assets, Liabilities, and You

7/30/2023
It's been a hot minute since The Grey Man podcasted. The gents are back to check in about life happenings, the state of the world, presidential hopelessness, and, of course, aliens. The recent misogi experience is summarized, and for those keeping track…both survived! Shitty Choices makes another appearance in the form of some of Host Mike's (un)favorite textures. Listen and learn why he will lose his hair and be really, really sticky. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #shittychoices

Duration:01:30:27

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So, Why NOT?

6/18/2023
World Events continue to happen. Personal Defense is still on all our minds. This episode continues this season of sporadicness. The guys made some time on Father's Day (happiness to all the Dad's out there!) to talk about document control, Russian & Chinese & cyber attacks, and the need for Misogi…all affecting all our lives in one way or another. Shitty Choices makes a special appearance. Listen in and tell us - what would you do?? Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense

Duration:01:16:55

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How's Your Sleep?

5/21/2023
The guys planned to talk about the debt ceiling crisis. They did that, more of a teaser for how bad it could go…keep an eye on that as we approach the June 1, 2023 deadline. In the meantime, and for most of this episode, the conversation centered on what it takes for people to sleep well at night. Is it financial security? Maybe physical security, or knowing we've done everything possible to keep our families safe. Or something else entirely… There's a few nuggets of "dealing with other people" in there, too. Basically…mind your own business and be prepared for all the things. If you'd like to learn more, give it a listen. We'll keep rocking these Season 4 episodes, and final reminder that the gents will be live and in person at the Willie Nelson concert this Tuesday evening…let us know if you'll be there too. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense

Duration:01:23:15

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Codeine & Whiskey

4/30/2023
Holy crap, we're back! It's been a hot minute since the gents were together to make a show happen. Catching up, Producer Jim gave a couple book recommendations and reported on lessons learned from recent concerts. Host Mike recapped a recent BJJ seminar he gave in Wyoming, which is also captured in summation on his inspirational TikTok @michealsian7 (MikeOnLife). Checking in on World Events: What the hell is going on?? Overall, it seems the media might not be giving the full story about anything. We pretty much knew that already, but anyways…Ukraine is still a hotspot for the current proxy war(s), Sudan is a shitshow, and more than twice the number of Chinese have crossed the Mexican boarder into the US in the past six months than in all of last fiscal year. So…keep alert, folks! Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense

Duration:01:18:26

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The Tide is High

3/19/2023
Host Mike and Producer Jim catch up quick about what's happening around the world politically and economically. Spoiler alert: It's mostly not good these days, it seems. While we might be on a tipping point toward total and utter destruction of the human race, it's possible we might survive. To that end, now's a great time to prepare for whatever might come. Check out the Fitbod app for easy and comprehensive workout plans. That's not a paid recommendation, but happy to take any support on Patreon from the Fitbod folks or our listeners! Regardless (NOT irregardless…that's not a word, ya friggin' grammatical jackasses) of where we go from here as a nation and species, it's good to know we have solid leadership keeping us on track. If that statement were true you probably wouldn't be listening to The Grey Man Podcast…so, until the parties can get their shit together, thanks for listening! Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense

Duration:01:16:55

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UAP? Yeah, you know TGMP

3/5/2023
"It all started when the monkeys split the atom." Guest Jared Gebhardt joins Host Mike and Skeptic-Producer Jim in a discussion about UAPs, extraterrestrials, and essentially the meaning of life as we know it. Join in to hear a quick check-in on what's happening around the world (spoiler alert: it isn't good), then hear how we may or may not have been visited by aliens, UFOs, or other multidimensional entities since the 1940s. It's an actual discussion, even though not all three gents agree on the matter. Weird in today's climate of my-side/your-side bullshit, right? Be part of the conversation at facebook/thegreymanpodcast : do you believe we've already been visited, will be visited, or are the only intelligent species ever to have existed forever and ever? Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #uaps #ufos #extraterrestrials #chatgpt

Duration:01:14:02

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Abundantly Prepared?

2/19/2023
We're 50 days into 2023. Really, though, we're 1,145 days into 2020. The guys discuss World Events…the usual stuff plus balloons. There's a lot to unpack among the various flare-ups, plus some reminders to do something(s) to prepare. Special guest ChatGPT makes a couple of appearances, including posing some suggested "Would-you-rathers" to Host Mike & Producer Jim. Thanks for your patience this season. Schedules will free up in a couple of months, and we're looking forward to some semblance of regularity (show-wise and gastro-intestinal). Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #chatgpt

Duration:01:41:59

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Tech Talk

1/29/2023
Tech Talk The Grey Man Podcast goes Technological! It's been a bit since the gents put together a show. Host Mike can see the finish line of his current educational journey, and episodes just might be a bit more consistent thereafter. If we survive whatever is happening around the world, of course. After a recap of current events, the gents dig into tech. VR and AI are becoming more mainstream. Who knows where we will go from here? Producer Jim's geekiness and Host Mike's extensive experience combine to create a discussion well beyond what AI can generate. Yet. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #personaldefense #chatgpt #tech

Duration:01:41:59

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Tribe-ulations

1/8/2023
The Grey Man Podcast continues to meander through season four. Host Mike and Producer Jim reconvene to discuss some personal events and world defense this time around…similar, but not quite the norm. Do you know what a misogi is? If you do, the opening segment applies to you! If not, the opening segment applies to you! You'll find out what the gents are up to for 2023. Most decidedly NOT resolutions. But kind of. But not. Anyways, check it out. As happens sometimes, this show goes way off the rails as there's a deep dive into tribes, laziness, and CPR training. If you're looking for a light and easy listen, this isn't the show for you this time around. If you want to be challenged and maybe save a life, S4E06 of The Grey Man Podcast is right up your alley. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #personalevents #misogi #worlddefense #suicideprevention #ptsd #tribes #CPR

Duration:01:45:32

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Infrastructure and You

12/18/2022
Everything is fine, nothing is going to mess up your dinner plans. Carry on. Until it's not okay and everything goes sideways. Host Mike hones in on how susceptible our power grid is to attack and failure. And that's just a portion of what could be about to fall apart! This isn't necessarily the end of the world stuff. Also, it's not NOT necessarily that. Producer Jim gives a summary of the Edged Weapon Seminar he attended that was presented by Host Mike a couple weeks ago. Worth noting: Get in shape, ya filthy animal! A quick shitty choice reiterates an important lesson earned during that seminar…take heart, fellow not-in-shapers, or face the potential wrath of bad guys. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, friends of The Grey Man Podcast! We'll be back soon. Or later. At some point, unless the world ends (or we have no infrastructure to support such doings). Oh yeah, almost forgot! The guys talked a bit about unions and corporations, and the challenge was put out there…if you're interested in a deep dive, shout out about it on the Facebook page. Support The Grey Man Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=78336939 Podcast Home: https://thegreymanpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with The Grey Man: https://www.facebook.com/thegreymanpodcast Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpykxwli81fw1C7YPmJopLw/ #thegreymanpodcast #worldevents #infrastructure #edgedweaponsseminar#personaldefense #bjj #lifestyle #shittychoices

Duration:01:39:22