I Came With Fire

I Came With Fire

di Brandon Gresham

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"Short, But Not Short On Wisdom" w/"Peaches" from "Ones Ready Podcast"

"Peaches" is an Air Force Combat Controller with 24 years of experience, grit, & wisdom. In the Air Force, Combat Controllers have one of the most difficult and intense jobs. They have one of the most strenuous, physical, and mentally exhausting pipelines in all of Special Warfare. Combat Controllers, or CCTs, have to make split second decisions involving not only their lives, but the lives of the many that may be around them. For these reasons, and many others, a lot of people look up to these Special Warfare Operators for their grit, determination, discipline, and advice. Which is exactly why we asked "Peaches" to join us for this episode! In this episode we get critical on leadership, discuss struggles, motivation, where we can all be better, how to stay ready so you never have to get ready, and mental health amongst the force. A HUGE THANK YOU to Peaches for jumping on the episode with us! We appreciate all you do and continue to do! Aside from being CCT in the US Air Force, Peaches is also co-host of "Ones Ready Podcast", Air Force Special Warfare's Flagship Podcast! With nearly 300 live episodes, Ones Ready is chock-full of information, wisdom, laughs, and some amazing stories of perseverance, survival, and success. So after you're done listening to Peaches lay it down for us, head on over to Ones Ready Podcast and give them a listen/follow too! You can find them at www.onesready.com or @OnesReady . They are also on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can find them on social media through their Instagram account. ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Red Clover Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Red Clover Coffee you can get ground, whole bean, and even coffee pods all at 10% off using coupon code "camewithfire" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Blueberry Invasion and African Roasts. Plus, when you support them, you support us...AND a bunch of great charities that Red Clover Supports. Plus, they love dogs...how can you go wrong? Head over to ⁠www.redclovercoffee.com⁠ today! ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase! You can find ICWF Podcast on social media through: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You can listen or watch our shows on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

"The Lie of Reality" with Dr. Donald D. Hoffman

Do our eyes deceive us? According to our guest, yes they do--and its by design. Why do some, seemingly thriving species, suddenly go extinct while others do not? Are we living within the walls of an intelligently designed simulation? Or are we living in a "reality" of our own mind's creation? And what does that mean for man's search for meaning and the significance we put in our own mortality?Dr. Donald D. Hoffman is a cognitive psychologist and popular science author. He is a professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and the School of Computer Science. Dr. Hoffman is the author of "The Case Against Reality", which argues that our human perceptions have evolved to hide objective reality from us. This episode is one of our deepest yet! Dr. Hoffman is a truly remarkable human being on the cutting edge of his field. In this episode, Brandon flies solo with Zach stranded at an airport somewhere in the Great State of Texas. This conversation with Dr. Hoffman was absolutely mind-blowing! Aside from this episode, you can find Dr. Hoffman on other podcasts like Lex Fridman and Tom Bilyeu or via his now famous TED Talk! You can also find him on Twitter and find links to his works on his website.ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Red Clover Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Red Clover Coffee you can get ground, whole bean, and even coffee pods all at 10% off using coupon code "camewithfire" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Blueberry Invasion and African Roasts. Plus, when you support them, you support us...AND a bunch of great charities that Red Clover Supports. Plus, they love dogs...how can you go wrong? Head over to ⁠www.redclovercoffee.com⁠ today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!You can find ICWF Podcast on social media through: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You can listen or watch our shows on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

"China: Dragon In The East" with Sino Talk

In this episode, the guys sit down with "Sino Talk", a China Focused Independent Analyst and writer for "Bulletin From The Borderlands" and his own Substack under the name "Sino Talk". Sino Talk, a former Intelligence Analyst for the United States Marine Corps, is an expert in Chinese strategy, military capability, history, and politics--which is why we brought his expertise to the show! We want to give you as many credible answers and insights into our greatest rival as we can!There is truly not a topic that goes uncovered in this episode: espionage, cultural revolution, military capabilities, military standards, strategy, American failures & successes, artificial intelligence...the list goes on. This is perhaps our most informative episode, so do not miss it! The Chinese have, through actions overt and covert, been at war with us for some time...it's time the United States take more decisive action. One of the best things we can all do is stay informed. Thank you so much for your support and don't forget to subscribe!You can find ICWF Podcast on social media through: Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. You can listen or watch our shows on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.ICWF Podcast is sponsored by "Red Clover Coffee", a veteran owned, small batch roasted coffee company. With Red Clover Coffee you can get ground, whole bean, and even coffee pods all at 10% off using coupon code "camewithfire" at checkout. Our personal favorite is their Blueberry Invasion and African Roasts. Plus, when you support them, you support us...AND a bunch of great charities that Red Clover supports. Plus, they love dogs...how can you go wrong? Head over to ⁠www.redclovercoffee.com⁠ today!ICWF Podcast is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit into one of those categories or just want to support a noble cause, head on over to their site either directly or through our "Promos" highlight on Instagram and get yourself some awesome merch or MMA gear. Use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!

"I Came With A Mess" w/Christopher Messina, CEO of Tanbreez World's Largest Rare Earth Mineral Mine

On this episode Brandon & Zach talk with Christopher Messina, someone who truly embodies what it means to be a "Renaissance Man". On top of hosting his own Podcast, "The Messy Times Show", Christopher sits on the Board of Directors for the US Air Force Combat Control Foundation, and is the CEO of "Tanbreez": the world's largest rare earth mineral mine. Probably one of the most interesting tidbits about owning the world's largest Rare Earth Mineral mine (aside from all the rare earth minerals), is that Tanbreez is located in Greenland and it is for that reason that President Donald Trump made an offer to purchase the country of Greenland just to have the mineral deposits! In this episode the guys discuss why rare earth minerals are so vital to United States trade, foreign policy, and supply chain. Furthermore, what it really means for the global stage to reap these minerals and for what benefit. As the world leans more and more into advanced technology, rare earth minerals will vastly become of more strategic import. Harvesting, using, and cornering the market on them will command more than serious control for the United States. It means should the Chinese flood the market on these minerals to reduce their value, the United States would remain largely unaffected and can outpace the Chinese nearly 800 to 1. Now, all the United States needs to do is act. Join us for a fantastic episode as we discuss this, Christopher's unique and heartbreaking experience of walking away from the September 11, 2001 tragedy, and how he's managed to walk away from four other terrorist bombings! You don't want to miss this one! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee. Red Clover is a veteran owned coffee company that also happens to donate to some pretty great charities. If you want to support Red Clover, ICWF Podcast, and those charities (and want some awesome coffee in the process) head over to www.redclovercoffee.com and use coupon code "icamewithfire" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase! We are also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing LLC seeks to be a unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstances. REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit the description (like we do) or just want to support an amazing business, head over to their site directly or through our "Promos" link on Instagram and score yourself some awesome merch or MMA equipment at 10% off--just use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout! You can find "I Came With Fire Podcast" on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. You can follow the guys on social media on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!

"The Continuing" with Aaron Love

Aaron Love is back! Aaron is the host of the "OnesReady Podcast" and an Independent Analyst. You can find Aaron at his Instagram page "Aaron Loves America", "OnesReady Podcast", or here, on "I Came With Fire Podcast"! Aaron has been on the pod before, so make sure you take a look back and listen to all the other awesome episodes with him featured! As his name implies, Aaron loves this country just like we (and you!) do. One of the great things about Aaron and his message is it doesn't matter if the truth or the shenanigans are coming from left, right, or center. He just cares about what's best for "We The People" (shouldn't we all?). The guys sit down and jump right in on all the silly goose stuff going on in our country today. Whether it's the upcoming presidential election, competition with China, Russia/Ukraine, human trafficking, corruption in our current administrations, or ESG/DEI/CEI--the guys don't miss a beat and when you're done listening, you won't either.Make sure you don't miss this episode! Its time "We The People" sound off about how to fix this mess. So whether you need a laugh or are interested in just the political/insightful commentary, this episode has something for you! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee! Red Clover is a veteran owned business that donates to a ton of awesome charities. If you like good coffee (who the hell doesn't?), wanna help out a veteran owned business, and help to donate to some awesome charities, head over to www.redclovercoffee.com and use coupon code "camewithfire" at checkout for 10% off your entire order!"I Came With Fire Podcast" is also sponsored by Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing is a "unifying banner for ALL violent arts, disciplines, professions, and survivors of violent circumstance." REDEFINE VIOLENCE! If you fit this description or just want some pretty sick merch, head over to their site either directly or through our Instagram promo highlights and use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!You can find "I Came With Fire Podcast" on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. You can keep up with all the guys on their social media pages via Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

"China's TikToking Clock" with David Zhang from "China Insider"

Currently, a massive power struggle is going on between the United States and China. For many decades, the relationship between the Chinese and United States has been strained, with the US hoping that cooperation and free markets would create an American and Chinese partnership rooted in mutual benefit. However, this was not the case nor the plan of what would eventually be known as the Chinese Communist Party, or "CCP". Over the past 20+ years, the United States has been bogged down and focused on war in the Middle East. It's longest war, ever. The Chinese have diligently used that time to commit espionage, theft, and undermine the US as the global hegemon. This has now become very apparent with Chinese technological advances, a military growing at an alarming rate, and it's attempt to begin replacing the US dollar as the worlds global currency. On the surface, this may seem frightening and with genuine reason. However, is China truly the rising superpower it claims to be and the global media portrays it as? We talk with David Zhang from "China Insider" to discuss the reality, disabuse misinformation, highlight terrible Chinese human rights violations, organ harvesting, CCP rise to power and corruption, its crumbling economy, failure to respect, feed, and care for its citizens, and its global initiatives to destabilize the West. David is a journalist, former writer for The Epoch Times, and focuses heavily on spreading truth about the CCP ands abuses. China and the United States will be a topic the world discusses at length for the foreseeable future. With a new Cold War heating up and China's authoritarian plan to become the sole global superpower by 2049, seeking accurate information and truth are more vital than ever. Don't miss this crucial episode. We learned so much and we know you will too. "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee. Red Clover Coffee is a veteran owned business who makes a damn good cup of coffee and has some pretty awesome merch. On top of that, they also donate to several awesome charities. How can you not love that? Head over to www.redclovercoffee.com or use the link in our "Instagram Highlights" to head over to their site and use coupon code "camewithfire" for 10% off your entire purchase!! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is also partnered with Sheep's Clothing LLC. Sheep's Clothing seeks to "Redefine Violence" and support those who've survived violent circumstances and the practitioners of all violent sports and disciplines. If you fall into that category like we do, head over to their site through our "Instagram Highlights" link and use coupon code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase!! Whether you're looking for some awesome clothing, a banner for your wall, or MMA gear...they've got you covered!! You can find " I Came With Fire Podcast" on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. You can also find us on our social media sites: Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

"Ruby Ridge: Government Overreach" with Robert Renfrow

In August of 1992, Randy Weaver's family came under siege by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). The 11 day siege would come to be known as the "Ruby Ridge Incident". During the Ruby Ridge Incident, Randy's wife Vicki, their 14 year old son Samuel, and the family dog, Striker, were killed. Additionally, United States Marshall William Degen also lost his life. When you listen you will hear how the ATF committed crimes to entrap Randy Weaver, how they stalked him and his family for months prior to forced contact, and how Randy Weaver successfully sued the US Government and was awarded a settlement of $3.1 million dollars for their agencies' wrongdoings. However, the most important piece not to be overlooked, is how much the FBI and the ATF tried to cover up their mistakes to mask the truth about what happened over those 11 days and even issued awards to those involved. Furthermore, several of the agents involved were also later responsible during the large scale disaster in Waco, Texas with David Koresh's "Branch Davidians". In this episode we host Robert Renfrow, a retired US Air Force Security Forces Senior Master Sergeant and friend of Randy Weaver. Rob does an excellent job at giving us an account of who Randy really was and helps to humanize a man often demonized by mainstream media. "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by "Red Clover Coffee". Red Clover Coffee is a Veteran owned and operated business that donates a portion of its profits to several awesome charities. If you want some absolutely delicious coffee and to help out a good cause or two, head over to www.redclovercoffee.com and use our checkout code "camewithfire" for 10% off your entire purchase!"I Came With Fire Podcast" is also sponsored by "Sheep's Clothing LLC". Sheep's Clothing's mission is to "Redefine Violence", by supporting all practitioners of any violent art, discipline, or profession. Additionally, they seek to support any survivor of violent circumstances. If you want some sick merch, head over to their site and use code "FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your entire purchase.You can find "I Came With Fire Podcast" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. For our socials, head over to Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

"Defending Simulations" with Trent Seegmiller, Host of "OnesReady Podcast"

This is by far our most broad episode yet! Trent is an Air Force Special Reconnaissance Operator and Host of "OnesReady Podcast", Air Force Special Warfare's Flagship Podcast!Trent is such an interesting person who definitely left us thinking after our episode. For quite a while the idea has existed that what we call "Life" is actually just a simulation or a program we are all designed to engage with and believe in. Is this true? Trent makes one of the best arguments for it I've ever heard. A little unsettling perhaps...or maybe comforting? You be the judge. Or is ignorance bliss?Mankind is on the brink of some massive shifts--whether that's consciousness shifts or the knowledge that we're not alone in the Universe. One thing is for certain...that shift is happening and we're right in the middle of it! Don't miss this one, keep your mind open, and maybe even get it blown! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee. Red Clover Coffee is an Active Duty owned and operated business that donates a portion of its profits to several amazing charities. If you want some absolutely delicious coffee and to help out good causes, use our code "camewithfire" at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Find them at www.redclovercoffee.com or from our Instagram "Promos" link! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is also sponsored by "Sheep's Clothing LLC". Sheep's Clothing's mission is to "Redefine Violence", by supporting all practitioners of any violent art, discipline, or profession, and supporting survivors of violent circumstances. If you want some sick merch head over to their site and use code"FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your order! Find them at https://www.instagram.com/redefine_vi... or through our Instagram "Promos" link! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Find us on your preferred Podcast platform and social media site! Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and turn on that notification button so you never miss a thing!

"UAPs, Sex Cults, and the Imperial Japanese Fleet", ICWF Popcorn Podcast# 2!

This is the second installment of Popcorn Podcast! If you're unfamiliar, Zach and Brandon go into these episodes blind, with questions the other is unprepared for to ensure you get the most organic, hilarious, and authentic responses possible!Over the course of nearly 80 years, the US Air Force and it's members have had encounters with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAPs). Whether they were pulling security at a missile site, flying a jet through unknown airspace, or running radar on a distant flight line, UAPs seem to find Airmen. Some of the most well recognized and documented cases of UAP contact involve the Air Force's Security Forces Airmen (Brandon & Zach included!). If you've never heard of the Rendlesham Forest, UK incident or the incident at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, then stay tuned...because they're doozies! On the subject of aerial phenomena, what does the religion of Thelema have to do with modern rocket science? And what did Aleister Crowley do to spur on young rocket scientist Jack Parsons that drove him into madness? Oddly enough...it seems the stars, sex cults, and the Occult inspired not only American rocket scientists...but Russian ones too. Enter: Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. What did Parsons and Tsiolkovsky have in common and how did they both help to endure two separate modern "religions"? These and so much more can be found on the guy's second installment of Popcorn Podcast! Don't miss it! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee. Red Clover Coffee is an Active Duty owned and operated business that donates a portion of its profits to several amazing charities. If you want some absolutely delicious coffee and to help out good causes, use our code "camewithfire" at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Find them at www.redclovercoffee.com or from our Instagram "Promos" link! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is also sponsored by "Sheep's Clothing LLC". Sheep's Clothing's mission is to "Redefine Violence", by supporting all practitioners of any violent art, discipline, or profession, and supporting survivors of violent circumstances. If you want some sick merch head over to their site and use code"FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your order! Find them at https://www.instagram.com/redefine_vi... or through our Instagram "Promos" link! "I Came With Fire Podcast" is on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Find us on your preferred Podcast platform and social media site! Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and turn on that notification button so you never miss a thing!

"Be Sneaky" with Dr. Sean McFate, Strategist & Expert on Foreign Relations

Dr. Sean McFate is a foreign policy expert, author and novelist. He is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a Washington DC think tank, and a Professor of Strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Additionally, he serves as an Advisor to Oxford University’s Centre for Technology and Global Affairs. Dr. McFate began his career in the US Army and transitioned into a private military contractor and paramilitary. Among his many experiences, he dealt with African warlords, raised armies for U.S. interest, rode with armed groups in the Sahara, conducted strategic reconnaissance for the extractive industry, transacted arms deals in Eastern Europe, and helped prevent an impending genocide in the Rwanda region.In this episode, Dr. McFate discusses where he thinks global conflict is heading and why the United States cannot stop "preparing for the last war". In his book "The New Rules of War", Dr. McFate argues that waging conventional war the way the United States does is a fatal mistake. We discuss how the US can compete with China, what it must do to re-shape its global image to those who are growing weary of the paradigm, and among a plethora of other things...what would happen if corporate giants like Amazon began hiring private military contractors to do their corporate bidding against business rivals? Is a world where Jeff Bezos hires former Delta Force members to destroy Tesla business interests at hand?If, like us, you have more questions than answers about the future of global conflict, wonder what the US must do to avoid ruin, and want to hear some ideas we guarantee you've never heard before, this episode is definitely for you."I Came With Fire Podcast" is sponsored by Red Clover Coffee. Red Clover Coffee is an Active Duty owned and operated business that donates a portion of its profits to several amazing charities. If you want some absolutely delicious coffee and to help out good causes, use our code "camewithfire" at checkout for 10% off your purchase! Find them at www.redclovercoffee.com or from our Instagram "Promos" link!"I Came With Fire Podcast" is also sponsored by "Sheep's Clothing LLC". Sheep's Clothing's mission is to "Redefine Violence", by supporting all practitioners of any violent art, discipline, or profession, and supporting survivors of violent circumstances. If you want some sick merch head over to their site and use code"FIRE10" at checkout for 10% off your order! Find them at https://www.instagram.com/redefine_violence/ or through our Instagram "Promos" link!"I Came With Fire Podcast" is on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Find us on your preferred Podcast platform and social media site! Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and turn on that notification button so you never miss a thing!

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