Cleared Hot Episode 89 - Mat Best 

Thanks for having me on Brother! Honor to be able to sit and talk with you!

Sgt. Best, I first "discovered" your channel in '13. After watching a few vids I called my childhood best friend/Ranger buddy (10-97) to tell him about it. I later found out, that phone call pulled the pistol out of his mouth, and your videos helped keep it out and gave him something "good" to talk with me about. Thank you sir for helping me (although unbeknownst to you) help him and us, he is now married with two beautiful kids.

If Matt would have joined the Marines like his brothers he would probably have a badass crayon company right now! Semper Fi.

"It's not rocket surgery"

Cant believe Mat hasnt been on Joe Rogan. He's already a big BRC supporter!

"bottomless pit of hate" welcome to the world of being a company Gunny

THAT JUMP STORY!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

Andy stumpf and mat best = been waiting for this combination! Get some! And I'm from Singapore!

Lmfao Ranger and SEAL talking. Great video.

Andy has one of the best podcasts of today... maybe better than Joe Rogans... keep up the good work man

"chuckle heads" ... that's one to remember. Another great podcast thank you.

So many military acronyms, when he said std’s I bout looked it up til I realized I know what those r

Loved the commentary and everything about this video. I don't know how best to convey it, but "Thank you for your service".

Thank you both for this podcast.

I'm a coffee roaster and a gun guy. I am simply in awe of what Mat has done with BRC in such a short period of time. I've lately gotten hooked on Adam's podcasts and videos and have a lot of catching up to do. It is a fascinating look into a world I have never experienced.

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Thank you both for your service and for doing this.

54:55 lol I love the Bryan callen part

I just hit 👍 button before listening cuz I know the podcast will be legit as always.

"bear sized duck neck!" - one of the best lines I've ever heard

Things I never thought I would hear . . "A hundred bear kumite? No one is walking out of that."

Wow, that was awesome. I am so glad to meet fellow servicemen who were Special Outfits that didn't brag about what bad asses they were. I also loved Mat's book. I understood the humor, especially the part about almost losing your friend, and then finding out they were fine, and laughing your ass off. It gets rid of the fear of almost losing them.

I respect the hell out of you both. Thank you.

I remember watching the rogan episode where he told you to make a RU-vid channel and I’m glad you did, interviewing veterans like Matt is a great idea too. I’d like to hear more about your books and experiences that translator story was nuts I could see it in my head.

Both you guys are awesome. This country is a better place because of you two. Thank you both for your continued service to our country. God bless you both and God bless America.

This was a enjoyable funny conversation thank you both !

This and Dan Crenshaw are my two favorite Cleared Hot podcasts to date. And that says allot, considering the top notch visitors to this channel. Great work Andy.

Great podcast guys thanks for your services.

This was a lot of fun, and now I have another book to buy...

Ive been waiting for you two to get togeather and it was as good as i imagine thanks for your podcast

If Ryan Reynolds ever has a biopic made, God I pray Mat is the first person they hit up 😂

Fun podcast, really enjoyed it! God bless

"His little toesies touched first"... sent me 😂😂😂

I am trying to catch up on some of these older shows. This was a good one. And heck yes that was the way to end it!

Just started watching and words can't describe how excited I am. Both these guys are some of the most interesting, intelligent, and great people in the public eye. I'd give up a body part to be able to spend a day with these guys. Can't wait to read Matt's book.

These 2 together are gold!

"Violence of Action" is one the best books that I have read in the past 3 years.

Q: Where does a giant Navy ship go when it gets sick? A: To the Doc.

Thank you Andy! Great podcast! Cool shit brother.

Really good content here! Great job Vet team. 88M roll hard!

Awesome interview!

Mat Best is fantastic military(ranger) and very good, fun singer

I totally enjoy your podcasts..

I never knew how to respond to people that thanked me for my service. I felt like it was hard to know what to say when someone is thanking you for having the time of your life. I can't remember what I was watching but, someone thanked the service member for his service and he responded, "thank you for your support." I felt like that was a good response.

I have been saying thank you for your service to any military personnel that I see. For me it is respect for what you do and the sacrifices you all give so that I can have the freedom to garden and cook my heart out in the comfort of my own home. My father was in the Air Force, my husband was in the Army (rest in peace Sweet Baby) and several of the men and women I went to school with were in the service also. The thing I notice about military people is that they are more well rounded. People who never leave their own "bubble" as Mat stated, are very much lacking in sensitivity of other cultures and people. My husband was in Korea for over 2 years, what he learned there was just how great America is. I'm beginning to believe that everyone should have to give 2 years of service for their country. Not necessarily war service, you can build wells for communities that have to walk 5 miles one way for clean water. Some sort of service to better your understanding of just how great you have it here in America. I love Mat Best's humor. I got into BRCC because of his hilarious videos. He always makes me laugh. I love that. I will be buying your book, and I wish you both much success in your future. J in Oregon

Isn't it true that when navy seals need help, army rangers answer the call? Really enjoyed your book mat

"Bear sized duck neck."

These are so good. Its like I am in the room with you.

How the fuck did I not see this over the last three years?

10 min in and already the best podcast ever!

Good on both of you.

You guys are the best!

Excellent.

LOL damn duck bear question had me laughing LOL!!!

"There's a tool for every job, ya just hafta know his name."

Awesome podcast!

Back in late 70s, my HS library had Leatherneck magazine. There was an article about new USMC boots. They were suede/rough out brown. It mentioned the WW2 rough out boots. It never came to fruition. During my time, (86-90)I kept wishing for those boots. But similar to old timers who can brag about being in the brown shoe Army, I can say I was in the black boot Army.

Awesome podcast man .

Thanks dude.

Well...no good reasons come to mind on why I haven’t been watching Cleared hot have watched Andy in other pods..I admire how self aware he is and respect that...this pod was awesome..have watched Mat here and there on the interweb and think he’s funny as shit..with that being said..next time I’m at my job and thinking about complaining or complain about life I definitely going to think of Andy’s story about tandem jumping into Afghanistan and what he had to do to get to the ground from a haho jump..good shit fellas thank you for your service 🇺🇸

Enjoyed this podcast. Have enjoyed Mat Best RU-vid vids for a long time. Hilarious! Great guest choice.

Props #89. Do what you like. Like what you do.

From what I know of SF and Rangers The best way I’d describe the difference is SF is a scalpel and Rangers are a samurai sword. Both super sharp, but one is for surgery and the the other brute force, but with expert precision. Great show as always Andy and Mat.

❤ Great to hear the of 2 of together

Another great video Sir

The old Laidy they alluded to who almost fell out her harness goes to my church lol she sat behind me on Sunday 😂

Only 2 minutes in and maybe this is revealed later but I feel like this was recorded at a Marriott Property (most likely Summit Watch) in Park City Utah. That mirror on the wall is very distinct.

a duck sized bear is literally a badger nobody could take 100 badgers... fact

I bet Mat Best can do a great Ryan Reynolds impersonation

One of the ‘best’, no pun intended...

He should’ve said he’d take Delta! Lol.

Someone’s going to call Don Shipley 🤣

Andy and Mat are legends

ANDY I really like it when you divert to Instructor Stumpf. Could you maybe do more of this? For example at 23:00 Mat misread the question and you hit a very instructor like reset on him. Or on Rations and wine Buck asks if he could have a different drink and you gave him the Buds instructor soft, hard, no. It's super cool to see how the instructor can play on emotions to invoke a response like that and I guess it's just an interesting look inside the challenge it is to get through seal training, and not just physically.

Haha bye felicia great Friday reference

I had a guy in my commissioning class nearly 40 years ago attend Ranger school as a leg. Not everyone there had been to jump school.

The image of Stumpf driving that terp into the dirt like a fucking tent peg has me rolling here. Holy shit.

This reminds me, I need to order more Murdered Out.

Andy, you said RACECAR, proud of you😘

All of Andy’s podcasts are great, but this one was exceptional.

Range 15.. great movie

FREEDOM AT ITS BEST .....🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Best intro every!

Why is the singer of Creed interviewing Mat Best?

I can sincerely and without evasion say that I never had a problem with my GPS. It was a small sheet of paper and a round metal object. Left SO in '88.

Yes. American 100%. Straight up and cool !

Mat Go USAR🤣🇺🇲👊

Can I curse? It's the internet bro Lol

Andy is a great interviewer

Andy subtlety destroyed Matt, Matt still doesn’t know he’s a ghost

Somehow reminded me of the interview with the Tactical Asshole, lol. Nice to have a funny podcast

Why you gotta knock crafty Mat? Those "free" Redbulls Weren't going to drink themselves!

Love mat best such a funny guy

Bear sized duck. It's the only answer.

Holy shit, Matt Best is only a year older than me. Time to light the fire and get on it

Andy you should have matt best back...this guy is funny and has a good vibe.

This Andy stumpf guy should be a football coach with a whistle.

Mat Best = "dude did you see that dudes head cave in"... Reminded me of Platoon, "Holy Shit! Did you see that fucking head come apart man..." HAHAHA GREAT INTERVIEW!!

Andy has the best laugh.

Great podcast. I really enjoy them. I get the feeling that you’re not a big fan of O’Neil. Would be interesting to see you and him sit down and have a respectful conversation.

Why are boys awesome? Because they ask each other whether they’d rather fight a 🐻 or a 1000 🦆’s. ❤️