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What's up guys, my name is Greg Anderson, and after spending a decade in the Special Operations/Para-Military community and 14 overseas deployments, I pursued a new career in Law Enforcement with the interest in putting the deployment lifestyle behind me. In light of so many events in 2020 regarding law enforcement I decided to speak up on the behalf of the profession and it ultimately cost me my job, but because of this I’ve taken my life in a new direction and one of my pursuits is launchi ...
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In Episode 232, I sit down with my good friend Greg Lapin to explore the challenges of living life as a warrior—navigating the highs and lows that come with living with intensity and passion. We dive deep into what it truly means to face tough seasons of life and how we push through them. Recorded live at the 1st Phorm HQ, as we gear up to record R…
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In Episode 231 of the Endless Endeavor podcast, I’m joined by my longtime friend and fellow Ranger, Tobin Foulke. A seasoned guest of the show, Tobin hardly needs an introduction. We first crossed paths as young Rangers in the 2nd Battalion and have been tight ever since. In this episode, we dive into life, politics, long-range shooting, and much m…
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In Episode 230, we dive into another solocast. Today, November 6th, we're reflecting on the recent election results and the excitement surrounding new beginnings and the potential for a fresh direction in America’s future. From there, we explore the concept of life’s seasons—how different chapters bring new people into our lives while sometimes ush…
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In Episode 229, we reflect on the 2024 deer season in Readstown, Wisconsin—our third year hunting there, and without question, our best yet! Chad Depauw, who owns the land we hunt, has been an incredible mentor, sharing his expertise and teaching Zach and me the nuances of archery hunting. But beyond his skills in the field, Chad is a truly remarka…
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In Episode 228, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ian Edwards—an interview I’ve eagerly anticipated for years, and it’s finally here! Ian and I share mutual friends in law enforcement, and his reputation as an exceptional leader and inspiring individual truly precedes him. We explore his extensive experience in law enforcement before diving …
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Stilwell, one of my first black belts and a longtime training partner in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We've been honing our skills together for 15 incredible years! Beyond BJJ, Scott is a devoted husband, father, and talented musician—truly an all-around amazing person. Join us as we dive into…
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In this episode, I sit down with Pete Serrano. Pete and I met several years ago through mutual friends, and I was excited to see someone with his strong values and moral compass seeking political office here in Washington State. He is determined to combat the erosion of our constitutional rights that we've experienced over the last decade, and I be…
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In Episode 225, I embark on a solocast to explore some intriguing topics that have been shaping my perspective lately. First, I share my recent trip to 1st Phorm, where I was truly blown away by their incredible culture. It was an eye-opening experience to witness what they’re building down there, and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Next, I …
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In Episode 224 I sit down with Tyler Williams. Tyler and I have known each other since high school and went our separate ways shortly after graduation. 20 years later we’ve reconnected and found we are on a shockingly similar path of jiu jitsu, capability, and resistance! One of Tyler’s missions is to make the trades cool again! He wants to empower…
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In Episode 223 I sit down with Brianna Battles. Brianna is a mother, wife, athlete, jiu jitsu practitioner and so much more. Her area of expertise is in helping women on their fitness journey as they transition into motherhood. Her mission is to change the culture around fitness during pregnancy and postpartum. This is an important episode as so ma…
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In Episode 222 I sit down with Jeff Smith from Colorado Craft Beef! This is Jeffs second time on the show and during round one we delved much deeper into ranching and the beef industry. That was Episode 170 for anyone interested. This time we talk jiu jitsu, leadership, business and discuss some of the new products and direction that CCB is headed.…
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In Episode 221 I sit down Dave Barton. Dave and I connected when he joined our online accountability team Forge Ferocity, and it became immediately apparent that Dave holds a ton of wisdom and valuable perspectives. We’ve had countless conversations via Zoom and I’ve told him for months that when we link up a podcast appearance is mandatory! Well, …
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In Episode 220 we all sit down to recap a very powerful weekend at the conclusion of Guns and Gis Class 011! This program continues to amaze me as we’ve been able to touch so many lives and change the trajectory of those who share the weekend with us! Like I always say, this course is less about shooting and fighting and more about growing as a hum…
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In Episode 219 I sit down with Eben Britton. Eben recently came to Lake Stevens Washington to host his Heal & Flow event. He and his amazing girlfriend Kat facilitated an amazing weekend that I was lucky enough to be a part of. They then stayed an extra week and attended our Guns and Gis camp! We really had the opportunity to bond and get to know e…
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In Episode 218 I sit down with my main homie Greg Lapin. Lapin has recently experienced something he never imagined and that’s being on the other side of the law regarding the Fieldcraft debacle. Both Lapin and Mike are innocent men, but the story is long and nuanced, and Lapin unpacks just how egregious this nightmare was when he and Mike were cha…
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In Episode 217 I sit down with podcast regular, Tyler Stanaway. After my friend Giorgio killed himself a few weeks back, Tyler suggested we talk about trauma, suicide, abuse etc., as you never know who’s in a dark place and who needs to hear a message of hope and encouragement. Hopefully the EE listeners pull some value out of this conversation, I …
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In Episode 216 I sit down with Wil Ngotel for round two! Wil is my right-hand man at Electric Jiu Jitsu and has brought so much positive energy to our mats over the last 4 years that he’s been a part of our academy. He has started his own podcast “The Patriotic Islander” where he hopes to inspire his community to seek personal excellence and live a…
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In Episode 215 I sit down with Sean McCormick to recap how the 5-day dry fast affected us both during and afterwards. We discuss in detail what the experience entailed and how we’ve felt in the days following, after reintroducing food and water. Again, the process of dry fasting is to abstain 100% from both foods and fluids. This was one of the mos…
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In Episode 214 I sit down once again with Sean McCormick. Sean is no stranger to the show and is a local friend of mine who is heavily into biohacking! Sean and I had the crazy idea of trying a 5-day dry fast after reading the book “The Phoenix Protocol”. Just to be clear a dry fast is NO fluids and NO food, absolutely nothing! We decided to sit do…
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In Episode 213 I sit down with Angela Roughton. Ang and I became close in 2015 as she went through a traumatic divorce and our families merged and leaned on each other through some serious hardships. I welcomed her children into my family like they were blood, and her family did the same for me and my family. The next several years were tough, fina…
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In Episode 212 I sit down with Jenny Fuentes. Jenny is a veteran, a current law enforcement officer, and an absolute savage athlete! She has a background in CrossFit, powerlifting and most recently jiu jitsu! Jenny is the girl that crushes stereotypes and proves women are capable of so much more than many realize! When she puts her hands on you the…
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In Episode 211 we do a solo episode and simply discuss what it means to be an American on Independence Day! Live free and live wild and fear no man! Today is a nice short episode because I know you guys are bonding with family and eager to blow shit up this evening so, please enjoy episode 211 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Greg: I…
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In Episode 210 I sit down with Adam Livesay. Adam recently joined our Jiu Jitsu team and has brought with him a wealth of knowledge in so many different aspects of life! He was a lifelong athlete, however after a catastrophic injury his fitness was derailed, and his primary focus became entrepreneurship and later launching his company Elevat. Adam …
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In Episode 209 we do another solocast. We dive deep into how to be the solution to the current climate that is plaguing both the United States and the entire Western World. We either choose fear and laziness to dictate our lives, or we choose courage and discipline. It’s one or the other and it's 100% up to you! The future of both your life and the…
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In Episode 208 we take another deep dive with Tobin and Tyler. Two of my best friends and we just have fun and see where the podcast takes us! Resistance, government corruption, spirituality, jiu jitsu, plant medicines! We touch on just about everything in today’s episode! I’d say today’s theme is this “Chop Wood and Carry Water”! Tyler’s verbiage …
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In Episode 207 I sit down with my friend Jereme Bounds. Jereme is someone I immediately took a liking to, he’s a great human being and easy to talk to and get to know. His kids attend my jiu jitsu class and he recently pulled me aside seeking advice on pursuing health and fitness as he recently tipped the scales at over 300lbs. I shot him straight …
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In Episode 206 I sit down with my Brother Johnny Martinez. Johnny and I first connected when he attended a Guns & Gis as a student. We then went to Costa Rica together to attend an Ayahuasca Ceremony and a true bond was formed! He’s a former Marine, and savage jiu jitsu practitioner and someone that has really delved into growth and healing through…
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In Episode 204 I sit down with my friend Joshua Dukes. Joshua and I became friends online as we both walked a similar path as first responders that ultimately left the profession because of the Covid Pandemic! After we connected, we kicked the idea of a Maui Axis deer hunt together and last weekend he and his boys guided me and Zach on an unforgett…
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In Episode 203 I sit down again with Semi Bird for part two of many as we continue towards the governor’s election here in Washington State. He’s a man of principle and common sense and I’m really enjoying forging this new friendship. He’s not driven by political clout or power; he’s driven to serve the citizens of Washington and get our government…
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In Episode 202 I sit down with my friend and former Professor Marcus Buchecha Almeida. I trained under Buchecha from 2011-2013 and remain a teammate under the Checkmat banner to this day. We go all the back to the beginning of how Marcus found jiu jitsu and the long and arduous process of how he became an elite competitor. He went from wanting to q…
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In Episode 201 I sit down with Austin Johnson and John Fontaine from North Idaho Archery. I love this story because it’s a tale of striving for something bigger and pursuing your passions. Both men are combat veterans and former police officers. They were inspired by my story of building a new career path post law enforcement and wanted to pursue t…
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In Episode 200 I sit down with Kirk Davis. Kirk is part of an organization titled the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (or CAMPS). One of CAMPS main missions is assisting veterans in the transition from active duty to civilian life by assisting them in finding employment inside of the civilian workforce within the manufacturing industr…
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In Episode 199 I sit down with Semi Bird! I really loved this short episode getting to know Semi. We’ve already agreed we need 10 more hours together and I’m happy to oblige, so this is being released as part 1! We didn’t dive too deep into policy and his specific strategies he’ll be implementing as governor as I wanted the initial part of our conv…
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In Episode 198 we do another solocast. We do another round of informed but not consumed. There is no shortage of craziness sweeping across this country and it’s always important to shine a spotlight on some of these issues. We talk about them, highlight the shortcomings and then, as always, talk about how we can be part of the solution and never pa…
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In Episode 197 I sit down with former Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney. I’ve looked forward to this episode for quite some time because I believe Adam’s leadership and common-sense approach as sheriff may have dramatically changed the trajectory of my life. He refused to enforce COVID lockdown measures in the county which I live and operate my…
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In Episode 196 we do another solocast. Today’s theme is “Rites of Passage”. In today’s America I believe we are culturally broken. We don’t have much in terms of traditions or rites of passage, yet nearly every single indigenous culture around planet Earth prioritizes a rite of passage as a way of growing into adulthood. Both men and women are subj…
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In Episode 195 we do another solocast! As always, I like to mix it up between guests and solo episodes as it affords me the opportunity to share my thoughts and perspectives with the Endless Endeavor community! Today we take a deep dive into sideline know-it-all parents. We’ve all heard them at our children’s events, and I had to throw one out of m…
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In Episode 194 I sit down with Andy Illyn and Marcus Stanley. Both are on my jiu jitsu team and both are active law enforcement. They are both highly valued teammates because they train hard and train often. We talk about how jiu jitsu has improved their lives personally and professionally, as well as the importance of law enforcement implementing …
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In Episode 193 I sit down with David Chatman. David has one of the craziest stories ever told on the podcast. David was a dude that grew up and lived in utter chaos his entire childhood and adult life. David was surrounded by drugs, criminal behavior and dysfunction since his youth and those same demons his mother battled through his childhood late…
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In Episode 192 I sit down with Eric Tung. Eric and I were recently connected through a mutual friend, and I was happy to have him on the show. Eric has been a police officer for 16 years in Washington State. His assignments included K9 officer, field trainer, recruiter, and civil disturbance team leader. He currently serves as a commander of patrol…
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In Episode 191 I sit down with The Enlightened Neanderthals! That’s Mike Kozak, Jordan Krich and Tobin Foulke and the name of their podcast that they’ve been producing for a year now. All three of these men are members of the jiu jitsu academy and that’s how they connected initially before creating their podcast. As you probably know, Tobin and I s…
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In Episode 190 I sit down with Wil Ngotel. Wil has become my right-hand man at the academy coaching in both the kids and youth programs and helping in any capacity he can. I recently promoted him to brown belt last summer and it’s been incredible watching the amount of pride and ownership that he carries as a leader on our mats. Wil moved over from…
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In Episode 189 I do another solocast! Election year is here and we're seeing more and more bullshit surfacing as everyone is bidding for their seat at the table. We hit another round of informed but not consumed, as we have many things that we need to be aware of at a minimum, while simultaneously not allowing it to affect our lives in a negative m…
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In Episode 188 I sit down with Patrick. Patrick has taken the lead on launching an Apogee school here in Woodville, WA to bring a new and exciting approach to education here to the PNW. Partnered with Matt Beaudreau and Tim Kennedy they have identified a massive deficiency in the current public education system. They have moved to personally correc…
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In Episode 187 I sit down with my Ukes! What the fuck is an Uke? An uke is the partner I use while teaching jiu jitsu to show the technique. This may not sound like a special position but as someone who’s been teaching jiu jitsu for nearly a decade, I assure you it is! They have to be exceptionally well at technique themselves to give the perfect a…
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In Episode 186 We do another solo episode going into 2024! In this episode, we wrap up 2023 and go into detail on the physical and mental healing process from my surgery in early December! We then talk about what moving into 2024 is going to look like with both some personal and professional goals as well as what the overall future for America look…
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In Episode 185 I sit down with Danny! Danny is a newer student at my academy with 10 months of training under his belt! He was a Marine Corps Officer, and an extremely valuable member of the team that always brings great energy to the mats. He recently started his own Podcast The White Belt Mafia, which is documenting his journey into jiu jitsu and…
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In Episode 184 we start our first of a mini-series within the Podcasts known as The Jiu Jitsu Chronicles. After thinking about future guests, I realized the most interesting people I know are those who I share the mats with, so why not highlight our team on the show! We start the Jiu Jitsu chronicles with the ladies! Christy Campbell and Rachel And…
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In Episode 183 I sit down with EJ Snyder! EJ is an army veteran, Naked and Afraid survivalist, and just overall awesome human being! I’ve watched his challenges for years on Naked and Afraid, he always approaches the challenges with fortitude, a positive mental attitude and excels in team dynamics due to the innate leadership qualities he possesses…
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Episode 182 I sit With Tony Cowden! Tony is a former Green Beret, Government Contractor, firearms instructor, and strength and conditioning coach! Tony and I have many mutual friends from the Special Operations community, and he recently came out to Washington State and taught some courses on my range and stayed at the academy! We hit it off instan…
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