Cleared Hot Episode 199 - Evan Hafer 

As a Brit may I say this is by far the best analysis I have heard anywhere about Afganistan. You will never see a full and frank discussion like this on main stream media. Gentlemen thank you for your insight. May I also add, an insight derived from real experience on the ground.

Loved Evan's epic rant on Afghanistan, he's the best at laying it down like it is!!!

0:00- wild alaskan hunting 1:30- Allform Sofas 2:50- Athletic Greens 3:50- Magic Spoon 5:30- Intro to Evan and start of podcast 7:00- JT’s shitty logos 9:00- Evan’s alaskan bear and Jocko wears Sitka all the time lol, and he turned 50 yesterday holy shit 11:30- evan’s new hunting setup, fixed broadhead arrows and penetration 17:00- Trevor Thompson and Logan Stark got an Elk and andy is pissed 17:00- Trevor’s Return to Monke philosophy 17:30- Andy’s heartbreaking story about his bull he shot and the head falling 22:40- I forgot I had a serious scheduling conflict halfway thru BUDS and had to leave 28:30- Evan’s bear hunt and Barklow’s frustration when hunting 37:00- More on Evan’s bear hunt in Alaska 56:00- Idaho geography explained by Evan and new BRCC shops 1:01:00- Jocko’s new fiction audiobook 1:03:50- Evan’s 2022 carrot 1:08:00- Evan’s podcast name change, and new things with BRCC 1:10:00- Afghanistan and the Afghan Commandos Evan knows, their thoughts on Afghanistan 1:12:40- 2010 story from Evan about a conversation with headshead people at CIA, told them AFG would collapse like a dying star, and Evan’s thoughts on how to solve the problem 1:16:40- Pakistan, Iran, China, Russia, Pakistani ISI (their intel service) 1:25:30- The Hamid Karzai Administration’s corruption.. and for those that have not seen this, this is a cool photo of Karzai with the man himself, while he was doing PSD work with DG in 2002- www.reddit.com/r/MilitaryPorn/comments/jtu98w/former_devgru_gold_squadron_operator_andy_stumpf/ 1:26:00- Most of the Pentagon/intelligence community/SOF does not respect the state department due to their incompetence 1:26:20- Democracy in Afghanistan and the TB’s views on women 1:31:00- bacha bazi, Chai Boys in AFG 1:33:20- Why we don’t go with the nuclear option- China makes cheap tennis shoes for us. We like to use their money. 1:34:00- In 2001-2005, it was straight DA and it turned more into nation building after 2005 or so 1:35:20- Evan story about finding a field of hundreds of uparmoured Humvees, and digging into the corruption and embezzlement 1:40:30- The withdrawal from AFG 1:43:20- The veteran efforts to evacuate from Kabul 1:44:20- 20 years since 9/11… how does Evan feel about the service he dedicated to the country looking back?, and China/Iran/Russia etc 1:49:20- Would you do it all again? 1:52:20- Where was Evan on 9/11? and Andy’s 9/11 memory 1:57:30- Their first deployments to the Middle East 1:58:30- scud missiles- Evan’s memory/story, and his team arranged the first meeting between muqtada al sadr and the NATO forces, in Najaf 2:03:20- Closing thoughts by Evan on the veteran community

Ahh finally, a podcast with the Founder of Black Rifle Coffee, and some guy named Evan

Andy, it's always fun to listen to you and your buddies shoot the shit, but that last half was hard to listen to...in the best possible way. Evan laid it all on the line. Thanks to you both.

This was so unbelievably good. Sometimes just hearing someone say the truth makes the world better.

Evan's take on Afghanistan is why I think the President, or politicians, should have military experience. Great podcast!!!!

Can't wait for your shop to open in Lewiston! I'll hit it whenever I visit my daughter and nephew up in Moscow at U of I! Keep up the good stuff Evan, it's nice of Andy to let you keep working for his company.

Listening to these guys, with on the ground first-hand experience clearly breakdown a complex subject, perfectly highlights why there should be prerequisite requirements on people wanting to become political leaders. As well as fixed term limits on all political careers.

6:23-6:35 😆 Evan is wonderful, tier 1 sense of humor, honest, intelligent, and authentic. Thank you Andy (Jamey Caldwell's company is "One Minute Out")

The absolute best breakdown of Afghanistan I have heard. Thanks Andy and Evan for this episode, you guys nailed this catastrophe…

That was the perfect lead in after the ads.

E: "Who mounted it?" A: "I did." E: "Right!" I was howling.

Evan talking about Afghanistan had me glued to the screen

Totally agree with his analysis on Afghanistan, US shouldn't go to war UNLESS its willing to win at all costs.

My thanks to Andy and Evan. Love to see/hear more of you guys. Great Pod

Great podcast with Evan, I have grown to really appreciate his humor and perspective.

Perfect Podcast for Monday morning back to work day. Great perspective from both. Thank you Evan and Andy. Have a safe work week everybody!

To jocko "Dude... sleep in" -Evan Hafer

Damn Evan, what do you REALLY think. Really enjoyed this one and having the perspective of someone who had their boots on the ground and stared evil in the face… damn. Just, DAMN

This is my first comment on this platform and here goes..... That was a compelling chat. The rawness and honesty with which Evan spoke about Afghanistan and the military complex was refreshingly direct and honest... especially for the CEO of a large company. His palpable anger and frustration was obvious. The real perspective and experience bleeds through in his emotion. I quite respect their identification and condemnation of the accepted pedophilia they witnessed in some of the culture over there. I totally agree and shouldn't have to pretend to respect such culture. Appreciate the candor a lot. Well done gents.

Thanks!

Glad to see the episode is 1080p :)

Thank you both so much for all you do!

Loved this, keep coming back to it , with this being two months ago, wish all politicians would listen to this

THE BEST “AFG” in a nutshell discussion I’ve heard. Sorry, as much shenanigans as Evan (and Andy) display at times, your intelligence and critical thinking on cultural and sociological aspects of this war highlights just how freakin smart you both are. Busted… TBI or not you both have big brains 😜🧠 MENA PROBLEMS: You only GET IT if you LIVE IT. Awesome podcast, thanks guys 🤙🏼

Great Hunting story in the first half and great warfighting/diplomatic story in the 2nd half. Thanks guys.

Thank god this is what I needed today

👍🏼Thanks Evan for never pulling punches

Awesome,Thank you for speaking the truth.

Andy & Even for Pres/VP-2024 (maybe a Co-Pres.) Both of you in my eyes are heroes, but you are both way too humble to accept. Your experiences and solutions make all the common sense this great country needs to get us back on target. Appreciate your transparency and authenticity…

Oh good, I was hoping this podcast would drop in time for me to listen while I get ready for work. Just in time!

Itaewon in the outskirts of Seoul at age 20 would have been an eye-opening experience. Was about 60 when I "experienced" that location...

Hey Andy, loved the show and great to see Evan. Watching you two is always entertaining. Stay safe

Absolutely loved the introduction of Evan Hafer. It gave me that feeling(like being close when a P-51 does a low pass fly by) just frigging AWESOME! I am so done with reading all the shit comments. Thank you for the pod cast.

Morning y'all! Get after your week! Be better every day! Xoxo

The place Evan is talking about where he was during 9/11 is stennis space center in Mississippi. It's where sbt-22 is stationed and alot of boat and recon training is done.

"When in doubt, add more self doubt" 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣 I could picture all you guys on a hunt all with big broom handle stashes! 😂

Favorite quote: "this place is going to collapse like a dying star" - Evan Hafer.

To Andy. I love the way you stuck up for your friend BEFORE the show started. That is EPIC. God bless America. 🇺🇸

Dying star analogy, epic…

Great show absolutely loved listening to Evan crunch ice cuz I know it drives people absolutely nuts

Congrats on the upgrade to 1080p video content Andy!

I've been watching your podcast since day one. . I just wanna say your podcast is awesome. Keep going. Thanks!

The CEO of Black Rifle Coffee hosted a podcast with Evan Hafer!?

1:16:10 "The problem can only be solved with... copious amounts of ultra-violence... its the only way, there is no other way" hahaha.

Sorry to hear about your mount ! You can check with your Taxidermist you can purchase a new cape and have it remounted . I know it’s not the same but it would get it back on the wall

Such a great one! Really loved this podcast. 10 out 10.

Fantastic ... The best podcast I have heard in a very long time. Cleared hot shirt ordered.. lava panther coffee ordered.. done and done!

Nothing Evan says is a surprise but it's refreshing to hear someone just say it. We're all sick and tired of politicians and their spiel.

What kind of watch is Evan wearing?

I think Evan needs to run for office. He really knows his shit and exactly what needs to be done for this country. Give him a few hundred guys and a week and he could definitely fix this problem. Also, these two are hilarious together. Every time I see Evan is on the podcast, I'm listening. Thanks guys.

Perfect intro Andy!!!

Evan, I’m sure you’ll probably never see this but, I recommend you look hard at the G5 Montec broad heads. They are insanely sharp and fly true. You will not be disappointed.

Great 👍 video, it’s amazing what happened to this country afterwords. ie the patriot act , and I could go on and on . Great 👍 videos 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

9:25 all the shade they threw at Jocko... Oh lord lmbo

Thank you. Funny and insightful!

“When in doubt, add more self doubt.” Playing college football also teaches you this. Lol

Thank you Sirs! Shared.

Evan and Andy One year later what are your thoughts on how the politicians have move forward with their plans?

6:00 Best intro ever. I love BRCC, CAF is my bag. No offense, Andy. I don't want to taste leather or my mom. But I will order your coffee and take it to work. Have a great day, everyone!

Andy I'm pretty sure u got a newly built log cabin I may be wrong . But I think the studs or wall frame or logs etc that u hung the mount on might have had moisture in them prolly very lil but it will cause the wood to swell may have even been moisture transferred from the hide but after two years with heavy heat in the winter especially. It caused the wood to shrink and the wall anchors are no match when loose, against the mighty elk hope u can make another sick mount out of wats left and can't wait for next podcast peace pot smoke alot

crazy to think that Andy is only 100 podcasts behind Jocko. I feel like he started later and is just now finding his stride.

Great!

on a side note, is there any way the mic sensitivity can be reduced to stop the bass sound, from when someone taps the on the table? thanks

51:05 was not expecting this... you fuckers... lmao.

I love this podcast so much

The mount fell off the wall because it was tired of looking at the same stuff for 2 years

grt episode, love the hunting stories, and jokes! this circle of friends would be awsome to b a part of- Andy, Evan, Joco, Glover, ju jit su and hunter guys etc....

Hey Andy, I was just wondering if you would be interested in selling the mount you have nothing to do for? Andy at HFB is making a knife for my fallen brother out of his cammies I had sent to me, and I wanted it to be split with Elk Antler. I am on the wait list but I will happily buy it from you if you want to get rid of it. That would make my…Decade. It’s why we’re doing it, I was paralyzed while in service a few weeks after we lost him. But being paralyzed at 23-now 33, I’ve gained a lot of independence back and keep in the fight, one day at a time. Thank you for the awesome content, I listen to your podcasts every morning. I know you will probably never read this but please contact me if you do. Thank you for your service and dedication to our nation. 🤙😎🇺🇸

Hey Andy, don’t know if you had those mounts screwed into studs but if you used the plastic anchors going into drywall that’s why your rack fell. Over time the tiny vibrations, plus the weight, and gravity pulling down it was inevitable those little plastic bitches were going to come out. Love the pod cast, I’m a long time listener. Keep doin what you’re doin bud, gotta great thing goin!!!

Great intro bro you never disappoint!!! Lol

Really hoping that new store will be in Twin Falls.

bar rules, im fucking dead, its do accurate!

Great fucking episode!!

Use bolt and wing drywall anchors.

Use EZ anchors or Toggle bolts if there is no stud to mount to on your mount

Early squad 👏 let’s get this week fam!!!!

I wish this was a 10 hour long podcast. Evan never gets to ramble this much about politics before someone cuts him off, and spicy evan is the best.

01:06:00 Evan should do a podcast with Tulsi out of spite. I am sure he would have done a podcast with her even if there wasn't drama. It would be great to see a Free Range American podcast with her anyways.

Evan seems like such a sophisticated son of a gun

In your reference to any nay sayers and their potential negative key board warrior comments towards your friend, Green Beret and guest of the pod cast. I appreciate your sentiment and directions to them at the beginning of the podcast! luv u Andy..... and I mean that!! ✊🇺🇲 (NO HOMO)!!🙈🙉🙊

It’s “crabs in a bucket” from now on. 🤣

My suggestion for the ruined moose rack: Viking style beer helmet 🤷🏼‍♂️

Literally watching this as Leo Jenkins sits next to me

Evan should do a coffee shop in tri cities

Also people check the County of origin alot of stores are selling fish processed in China. And the package says Alaskan fish

His laugh is exactly like John Brewer the comedian

51:15 Perfect example of how harmlessly Evan was probably joking around with the guy (Mountain Jew) that is suing him.

“He sent me Guatemala’s gdp in Sitka” so nice of him to send you 3 jackets and a hat 😂

Great generals in the future

Good morning

Watching this april 16th 2022. 1:45 onwards. Experience makes you wise, Evan could see where this was headed , and could see who would be doing it and how. His critics were calling him paranoid, his political views were clled crazy... Think back about world events for the last 6 months. or even 2 years.... How "crazy" and "paranoid" does look now, 2 days after Russias largest warship has sunk, and Putin has threaten nukes for the 3rd time in 4 weeks. Excellent podcast, with excellent guests. P.S. KYLE LAMB 5 hour special please!!!!!!!

Good Ol Hooker Hill in Itaewon, for sure made it to the top and hit The Kettle House, best part was being drunk as hell hitting each one of those food stands on the street on the way down.

Evan, was that the beat skin from your hunt on the table in the BRC podcast? If so, nice.

I must be the only listener from the South. Louisiana / Alabama line? 🤦🏼‍♂️🤙🏼🇺🇸

Andy, hope the new place has a few seats for a live audience, of course pre-approved peeps; would love to be a fly on wall with you and your buds…LMAO

I focused way too hard on Evan's watch turning 1500 hours.

Toggles work better than plastic wall anchors…

@27:13 got me in the ribs with this one boys