#1996 - Andy Stumpf
NaN minutesEpisode #1996
Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL, record-holding wingsuiter, and host of two podcasts, "Cleared Hot," and the new series "Change Agents with Andy Stumpf."
www.andystumpf.com
www.youtube.com/@thisisironclad
Episodes with Andy Stumpf
Episode Timestamps
The ceremonial weigh-in
- Joe and Andy discuss the process of the ceremonial weigh-in and how fighters cut weight before the event.
- They discuss the dangers of cutting too much weight and the effects it can have on fighters' health and performance.
The dangers of weight-cutting
- Joe and Andy discuss the dangers of weight-cutting and the risks it can pose to fighters, including organ damage and death.
- They discuss examples of fighters who have suffered from weight-cutting and missed important fights as a result.
Stories about Hickson Gracie.
- Hickson used to teach black belts the finer points of techniques and things they didn't even know.
- He would line up black belts and roll with them to smash them one after another.
- World champions coming in and getting beat by Hickson, even putting their belt in the garbage can on the way out.
Crone Gracie's fight against Charles Jordan.
- Charles Jordan is a legit black belt fighter and a very good all-around athlete.
- Crone Gracie is many steps above Charles in straight jiu-jitsu.
- Al Jermain Sterling is the best example of a jiu-jitsu player with elite back control and world-class rear-naked choke.
Under the Radar Fighters
- There are many talented fighters nowadays
- Every division has new talented fighters
- Dagestan fighters are like killers
Concussive Injuries
- It's a rough sport to make a living
- The MMA game catches up to every fighter
- One won't survive forever, even in boxing
The Coolest Jump I've Ever Done
- Speaker and team jumped over pyramids in Egypt
- Contemplated landing on the top of a pyramid but flew past it
- Antarctica was thought to be coolest jump but this one surpassed it
Life at an Antarctica Camp
- Discussion of tents, dining facilities, and amenities at ALE camp
- Set up geared towards high-end film productions
- Retired people give talks about their expeditions
- No insects or wildlife, sun doesn't set, deep crevasses
- Importance of survival skills and GPS communicator in backcountry
Free Fall in Antarctica
- Participants overdressed for first free fall jump in negative 30s or 40s
- Cold temperatures of 10 degrees
- Sun exposure requires protective clothing and sunscreen
Sharks and Whales
- Discussion on the danger of the ocean and its inhabitants
- Mention of orcas teaching each other hunting techniques
- Conversation on financial responsibility for professional athletes
Interesting TV show tackling the subject of rich, dysfunctional families
- Show features wealthy family with matriarch father who owns media company
- The children are all messed up due to their wealth
- Difficult topic handled well by the writers
- Characters relatable despite their extreme wealth and problems
Society on the brink of collapse
- Current societal collapse imminent if country follows San Francisco and Portland
- Large influx of migrants causing chaos in cities like New York
- Mayor of NYC asking citizens to house migrants in their homes
- Left's solutions to their own problems not practical or effective
Concerns about border security and radicalization
- John Joseph sent a text message describing the chaos at the border
- There are concerns about zero background checks and missed terrorists
- Radicalization can happen through access to information, even without crossing the border
- Unfettered information has risks as well as benefits
Claims of a government cover-up of UFOs
- A former intelligence officer named David Grush claims that the U.S. government has an intact craft of non-human origin
- He claims that the government is hiding the evidence from Congress and the public
- Grush served as an intelligence officer for 14 years and prepared briefs for Congress on UFOs
- Joe expresses skepticism about the claims but acknowledges that the story resembles other accounts of UFO sightings and cover-ups
The Possibility of Alien Monitoring
- Military men with impeccable reputations have told stories with backed-up data about inexplicable vehicles moving at insane speeds and displaying floating capability.
- The military gained the ability to recognize these vehicles only after sensor upgrades in 2014.
- Joe Rogan raises the possibility of aliens monitoring human behavior in the same way we watch intelligent species like chimpanzees.
Recovered Aliens?
- Joe Rogan discusses a documentary about a UFO crash retrieval in Brazil in 1996, where bodies were supposedly recovered.
- People are terrified to talk about the incident, and the Air Force retrieved the crash remains.
- Bob Lazar claimed in the 1980s that he back-engineered something that the military recovered and said that one of the retrieved objects was from an archaeological dig.
- Grush, a man who has ended his career to come out and talk about this stuff, alleged that the US government has been lying to the public and there is a sophisticated disinformation campaign.
Starting Time
- Discussion of a debriefing where aliens were claimed to have been coming to earth forever
- Wild theories about human creation and aliens' involvement
- Speculation that the government may use aliens as a misdirection tactic
- Reflections on the current climate of society and distrust in the media
Starting time
- Discussion of the lack of discipline in most people
- Reflection on how discipline can be developed through physical endeavors like wrestling
- The importance of discipline in all areas of life and how it can lead to success
The Dark Side of Child Trafficking
- Pedophilia and child pornography exist and are prevalent
- The work of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) is haunting and requires sifting through disturbing content
- Women and children are trafficked frequently, and it's an ongoing issue on a global scale
The Horror of Sex Trafficking
- Over 60% of women who leave North Korea are trafficked along the way
- The journey of being trafficked can take years and involves sexual abuse and violence
- Human beings are depraved in their actions towards each other
Journalism and UFOs
- Discussion about the Washington Post and New York Times rejecting a story about UFOs
- The same people who broke the Pentagon UFO story in 2017 broke this story as well
- Robert Epstein's work on the impact of curated search results on elections
Aliens and social media
- Joe Rogan and his guest discuss aliens visiting and observing us
- Rogan finds it fascinating and believes they could do what they want
- Discussion of the impact of bots and AI on social media
- Possible danger of AI shifting social awareness and driving people towards unwanted conclusions
YouTube Removes Interviews
- Robert Kennedy Jr.'s interview with Mike Tyson was removed from YouTube
- YouTube is removing interviews regarding COVID misinformation
- Everything that Kennedy said was true, but disturbing to hear
- YouTube is sponsored by pharmaceutical drug companies, which is why they are removing true information
Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaceutical companies are lying about the efficacy and safety of their drugs
- There's a revolving door at the FDA, and people are making piles of money off of it
- People need to take care of their health without relying on injections
Montanans Resist Lockdowns and Distrust the Government
- Montana went into lockdown during the pandemic, but residents eventually resisted it.
- If a new strain of COVID-19 were to emerge, people may not trust the government's response due to their previous experiences with lockdowns.
- In situations where trust in the government is low, managing outbreaks becomes difficult.
- Belief and validity of belief are different things, and some people blindly follow what political figures and news channels say.
Cleveland Clinic Study Finds Higher Number of Vaccines Increases Risk of Infection
- The Cleveland Clinic conducted a study with a large sample size, which found that a higher number of COVID-19 vaccine doses received increases the risk of infection.
- The study shows that the vaccine is only about 29% effective in protecting against infection with specific strains of the virus.
- The more vaccines previously received, the higher the risk of contracting COVID-19.
- People must take control of every aspect of their lives rather than outsourcing their safety and security to the government.
Study Results
- Study evaluated whether covid 19 vaccine protects against covid 19
- Among 51,000 employees, 8.7% contracted covid 19 during study
- In multivariable analysis, the by valent vaccinated state was associated with lower risk
- Estimated vaccine effects and effectiveness at 29 percent
Misinformation and Covid
- Media sources are bought and paid for
- Red pill movement gaining traction
- People getting injured by vaccine are losing trust in government and news
- Skepticism about future medications and potential side effects
The Importance of Controlling Your Body Weight
- Being overweight is something that can be changed with discipline and a desire to change.
- You have control over the food you put in your body and the amount you put in your body.
- It's one of the rare things in life you have complete control over.
- Focusing on getting your own health in order can make you more resilient to life's challenges.
The One Thing You Can Control in Your Life
- You have total and complete control over yourself.
- This is something you can't say about anything else in life.
- You can make a decision, with the time you have, to make yourself better and more resilient.
- It's one of the few things, if not the only thing, that you can actually control in your life.
Intellectual Curiosity and Competition in Jiu-Jitsu
- Discussion of the intellectual curiosity and love of competition in Jiu-Jitsu
- Jiu-Jitsu requires intelligence and an understanding of positions
- Joe believes that those who are curious and willing to learn become good at Jiu-Jitsu
Micro Battles in Jiu-Jitsu and Importance of Wrestling
- Discussion of micro battles in Jiu-Jitsu and the importance of wrestling skills
- Joe believes that wrestling is the number one skill because it allows fighters to control whether the fight goes to the ground or not
- Joe also believes that elite kickboxers have an advantage in standing fights