The Wild Chaos Podcast

What happens when a cop who spent 21 years enforcing the law ends up on the other side of it?

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This week on The Wild Chaos Podcast, I sit down with Joey Hoadley, a former Caldwell, Idaho police lieutenant whose career came crashing down following an FBI investigation, federal criminal trial, and felony convictions that landed him in federal prison.

Joey takes us through the 2017 arrest that started it all, the federal investigation, the courtroom battle, and what it was like...

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Can a marriage survive infidelity? Can you rebuild trust after cheating? What does it actually take to create a strong marriage, raise good kids, and build a life together when you've experienced some of the worst versions of each other?

This week's episode of The Wild Chaos Podcast is a little different.

I get hit...

From Mass Shootings to Saving a Baby: The Trauma Behind the Badge

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Episode 133 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is streaming NOW AD-FREE for Members on YouTube and be LIVE TOMORROW on all major podcast platforms! What happens when a police officer spends years saving lives but can't stop thinking about the people he couldn't save?

William "Will" Woodstock spent years working in Canadian law enforcement, responding to violent crimes, pursuing dangerous suspects, investigating murders, and confronting situations most people will never experience...

"As a game warden, what's the closest you've ever been to dying in the woods?"

Episode 132 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is streaming NOW on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! Watch the full episode in studio here: https://youtu.be/MMl49aceTLI

Retired California game warden Lieutenant John Nores spent nearly three decades protecting wildlife and public lands, but his career eventually pulled him into a fight he never expected. What began with traditional game-warden work led John into illegal marijuana grows hidden deep inside California's mountains. John describes sophisticated water diversions, armed growers...

Episode 131 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is streaming NOW on YouTube and all major podcast platforms!

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Former Blue Mound, Texas Police Chief Dusty Steele spent roughly 16 years working in bail bonds and bounty hunting before becoming a police officer and eventually chief of police. But some of the biggest battles of his career wouldn't come from fugitives or criminals. They would come from inside the system itself.

Dusty sits down with me to tell the story of a career that took...

“They Look Completely Normal” | Inside the Mind of an Online Predator

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Episode 130 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is streaming NOW on YouTube and all major podcast platforms!

Who is Garrett Gross, and what is Operation 17:2?

Garrett Gross is a former professional MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, husband, father, Christian and founder of Operation 17:2, an organization focused on protecting children and exposing adults who attempt to sexually exploit minors online.

But the man doing that work today has a past most...

Marcus “Doc” Haralson: The Man Who Refuses to Live a Normal Life

Episode 129 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is streaming NOW on YouTube and all major podcast platforms! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mf-C-qkBa3Q

Marcus “Doc” Haralson has spent most of his life refusing to live normally.

A former Navy Corpsman who served alongside Marines, Afghanistan contractor, longtime fly-fishing guide, entrepreneur, sailor and self-described adventure junkie, Doc has spent decades chasing the next challenge, the next destination and occasionally the thin line between adventure and disaster.

Bam and Doc...

He goes from “tip of the spear” to starting over in a single blast and he’s painfully honest about what that actually feels like.

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We talk with Josh Sweeney, a United States Marine Corps scout sniper who deploys to Afghanistan, gets hit by an IED, and loses both legs above the knee along with major hand injuries. Josh walks us through the moments people rarely hear about: the delayed medevac, the tourniquets, staying awake because the wrong meds could make him bleed out, and the strang...

Former Navy diver and San Diego County law enforcement veteran Ali Perez survived an encounter that should have ended his life. What began as an operation to arrest a suspected child predator turned into a close-range gunfight after Ali entered a darkened apartment and was met by a rifle.

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Ali describes being shot multiple times, suffering catastrophic injuries, becoming trapped inside the apartment with the gunman, continuing to fight while severely wounded, running out of ammunition, and eventually believing he was about to die.

Then...

What really happens inside police Internal Affairs and can the system itself get it wrong?

In Episode 126 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, Bam sits down with retired LAPD Sergeant Marlon Marrache, a 24-year law enforcement veteran who experienced police discipline from both sides: first representing officers accused of misconduct, and later working inside Internal Affairs. Both sides of the fence.

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This isn't a surface level conversation about police policy.

Bam puts Marlon directly in the hot seat with questions submitted by cops...

Nicole “Nikki” Duke spent years caught in a cycle of addiction, alcohol, bad decisions, probation violations and running from the consequences of a life she couldn't seem to escape.

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Then she found herself sitting in jail staring at a terrifying possibility: 12 years.

In Episode 125, Nikki sits down for a raw conversation about childhood trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, incarceration, motherhood, relationships, relapse, sobriety, identity, faith and rebuilding your life after years of chaos. And Nikki doesn't tell the polished version.

She...

What happens when the All-American kid becomes the guy moving hundreds of pounds of marijuana every few weeks?

On Episode 124 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Travis Harwood sits down for a raw conversation about loss, addiction, drug trafficking, faith, fatherhood, family and the decisions that completely changed the direction of his life.It's a conversation about what unresolved grief can do to a family, addiction, the criminal world, marriage, Christianity, becoming a father, breaking destructive family patterns and whether a man can truly become someone different from the person he used to be.

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Have you ever wondered how close airplanes actually come to disaster?

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After more than 30 years in aviation, Marine Corps veteran and retired FAA air traffic controller Dave Riley joins the Wild Chaos Podcast to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood professions in America.

Dave shares what really happens inside an air traffic control tower, how emergencies are handled, what passengers never see, and why modern aviation is still one of the safest forms of travel despite the headlines.

One emergency. Two butcher knives. One split-second decision that changed everything.

After spending more than 20 years in law enforcement, Dennis Wardle has seen humanity at its worst. But the greatest lesson from his career wasn't about catching criminals—it was learning how not to lose himself, his marriage, and his family to the job.

In Episode 122 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Dennis shares the terrifying off-duty incident where he chased an armed suspect carrying two large knives with no firearm of his own, how training took over under pressure, and why so many first responders st...

What happens when one of the toughest women in the world admits the hardest fight wasn't inside the cage?

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In Episode 121 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate opens up about the battle nobody saw. From surviving a toxic relationship while at the top of professional fighting to overcoming childhood wounds, rebuilding her life, embracing motherhood, and discovering what true strength actually looks like, this is one of the most vulnerable conversations she's ever had.

We...

What started as a dream of working in international intelligence turned into something straight out of a movie.

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Zach Hansen lived throughout Russia and Central Asia, worked alongside the U.S. Department of State, traveled the world, survived being detained overseas, and eventually woke up in an ambulance after allegedly being poisoned with rat poison by someone he trusted.

In Episode 120 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Zach shares the unbelievable story of surviving betrayal, navigating foreign countries, experiencing Russian culture firsthand...

Episode 119 of The Wild Chaos Podcast is one of our most personal conversations yet....and every man needs to hear it.

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David Vargas spent more than two decades in law enforcement, serving through officer-involved shootings, gang investigations, SWAT operations, and one of the longest standoffs in California history. But behind the badge was a battle few people ever saw. In this episode, David opens up about trauma, PTSD, identity, fatherhood, emotional control, and how faith transformed every area of his life.

Former Los Angeles County gang enforcement deputy Robert Gillis has survived officer-involved shootings, gang wars, death threats from the Mexican Mafia, and one of the darkest personal chapters of his life.

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In Episode 118 of the Wild Chaos Podcast, Robert shares what happens after the shooting stops. From replaying deadly encounters over and over, hearing a child scream for him to stop shooting his father, and questioning every decision afterward, this conversation exposes the mental toll law enforcement rarely talks about.

Robert also opens...

He chased money. He chased success. Then life forced him to ask what actually matters.

Episode 117 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Shane Hall, entrepreneur, investor, husband, and father, sharing the lessons that transformed his perspective on money, success, faith, and family.

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Growing up in Nampa, Idaho, Shane learned early that hard work mattered. But after college chaos, arrests, fights, and poor decisions, he found mentors who pushed him toward entrepreneurship, investing, and personal responsibility.

In this episode we...

She says the guards weren't protecting inmates. She says they were grooming them. And when she tried to report it, she says the system protected itself.

Episode 116 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Andrea, a former inmate at the Idaho women’s prison who shares allegations of correctional officer misconduct, retaliation, abuse of power, and the challenges of reporting from inside the prison system.

To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/1ONodKdbXcg

Andrea explains how favors, contraband, special assignments, and blurred boundaries can evolve into coercive relationships that inmates may fe...

A routine traffic stop. A pound and a half of heroin. And a conversation that explains how it happens.

Episode 115 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Kenny, an active-duty law enforcement officer with nearly two decades of experience in patrol, highway drug interdiction, K9 narcotics detection, and proactive policing.

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What starts as a story about a routine traffic stop quickly becomes a deep dive into how officers identify drug trafficking, conduct interdiction stops, and read human behavior under pressure.

Kenny...

He survived combat in Afghanistan. Then a freak accident in Las Vegas nearly took his head off. Everything changed after that.

Episode 114 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Andrew Coville, a United States Marine Corps veteran and longtime Cape Cod police officer whose life changed in seconds during a 2025 Las Vegas vacation.

To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/gJjiA0HxBU4

While walking the Las Vegas Strip, a construction trailer towing a large street sign detached without warning. The trailer broke loose and the sign slammed into Andrew, nearly decapitating...

A school system can survive bad test scores. It cannot survive adults who won’t protect children. This conversation asks the hard questions.

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Episode 113 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Dr. Laura Boulton, veteran educator and child advocate, speaking about alleged corruption, retaliation, and child safety failures connected to the Boise School District.

To reference our first conversation with Mrs. Boulton, visit episode #74 here: https://youtu.be/Xk3vWz1R3eE

This conversation dives into the systems parents assume are protecting ch...

He survived explosions, gunfire, and Afghanistan. But the hardest battle happened inside his own brain. Now he’s trying to change PTSD treatment forever.

Episode 112 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Brenden Borrowman, a Purple Heart Army veteran who survived explosions and gunfire in Afghanistan — then spent years fighting the invisible injuries that followed.

To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/if1KpSl1xy0

After severe traumatic brain injury, organ damage, and years inside a Warrior Transition Battalion, Brenden became obsessed with one question:

What if PTSD is more...

A teacher found a mouse in her work bag. What she says happened next exposed something much bigger. And parents weren’t supposed to see it.

Episode 111 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Michelle Chung, a former teacher speaking out about what she describes as a years-long rodent infestation and administrative cover-up inside West Junior High in the Boise School District.

To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/YvOGCZoh1v4

What started with droppings, traps, and dead rodents inside a classroom turned into a public battle over school safety, transparency, in...

He survived war. He survived addiction. But his own department almost broke him.

Episode 110 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Gabe Smith — US Army veteran, former SWAT officer, and police sniper — sharing one of the most raw and honest law enforcement stories we’ve had on the show.

To watch in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/Ck2dWJu4_IA

From deployments in Iraq to battling opioid addiction and surviving a near-fatal overdose, Gabe rebuilt his life and returned to service, earning a badge with the Reno Police Department and eventually joining SWAT.

But...

A grizzly. Nine yards away and a debate the internet never understands.

Episode 109 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Allen Bolen, world-class bowhunter, entrepreneur, and lifelong outdoorsman.

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We dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in the outdoor world: trophy hunting.

From a grizzly encounter at nine yards to years-long backcountry pursuits in Alaska and British Columbia, Allen explains the mindset, risk, and ethics behind selective hunting — and why the loudest opinions often come from people fa...

A stolen car. A freeway crash. And a life that spiraled fast.

Episode 108 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Michael, who shares a raw story of growing up in Long Beach, getting pulled into gang life, addiction, and the prison system — and what it actually takes to change. From juvenile hall at 12 to California prisons, riots, and addiction, Michael explains how quickly identity can get trapped in “the program” and how drugs like meth and heroin accelerate the cycle.

But this story doesn’t end there.

After being transferred through out-of-state prisons and experien...

People see success and say “must be nice.” They don’t see the years it took. Or the cost of building something real.

This week looks a little different as Episode 107 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Josh Smith, founder of @MontanaKnifeCompany and the youngest Master Bladesmith in the world in his own studio. We had the opportunity to visit for the first time and it didn't disappoint.

What looks like overnight success is anything but.

We break down the real journey behind building a Made in USA company — from a small logging town in...

Episode 106 of The Wild Chaos Podcast takes a hard look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern faith communities: where does church money actually go?

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We’re not attacking Christianity — we’re asking what happens when institutions handling billions in tithes and donations operate without the same financial transparency required of other nonprofits.

Joining us is Chris Ayyub, co-founder of Broken Shepherd and executive producer of The Religion Business, now streaming. He breaks down the legal and cultural loopholes that allow church...

He survived the fight. But the war didn’t end when he came home. This is what sniper stories leave out.

Episode 105 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Daniel “Litz” Litzenberger — former US Army Ranger sniper with multiple deployments to Afghanistan.

To watch the episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/-7m0tF6qYlU

We break down what it really takes to make it through Ranger selection, sniper training, and combat operations where decisions happen in seconds and consequences last forever. From direct action missions to overwatch and close-range engagements, Dan shares the mome...

Everyone wanted to know who is behind the scenes of Wild Chaos. What if I told you she is the one who pushed me to start the show and the reason we are here today?

I jump into conversation with my favorite person on Earth...my wife. Episode 104 of The Wild Chaos Podcast we scrape the surface on what it actually takes to raise strong, confident, and grounded kids in today’s world.

To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/TlCujTVZdcg

We talk about why modern parenting is struggling — from...

The war didn’t end when he came home. PTSD led to addiction. Then he walked into another battlefield: California prisons.

A war zone doesn’t always end when you come home. Hector Bravo joins us to trace a straight, painful line from Iraq combat to untreated PTSD, addiction, and then a second frontline most people never see: California prisons. He talks about IEDs, constant incoming fire, and the day his medic is killed, then explains how “just say no” mental health screenings and zero decompression leave him self-medicating with alcohol and drugs until he finally asks the VA f...

A abuse and grooming survivor, a debate nerd, and a sixth‑generation Idahoan walks into one of the reddest districts in America and refuses every corporate PAC dollar. That’s the spark that drives this conversation: can a working‑class mom rebuild trust in government by showing up everywhere, taking every question, and putting policy over party?

To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/40Sz61bvdU4

We trace Kaylee’s path from a terrifying adolescence—grooming, coercive control, and a 911 call that could have ended differently—to a campaign office where strangers tr...

He volunteered for someone else’s war.

A Kornet rocket hit his truck.

He survived — and came home blind in one eye.

Episode 101 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Gio Roman — Marine reservist, Navy Corpsman, LA ER paramedic, and volunteer combat medic in Ukraine.

To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/SycWKP75PsA

We go from mass casualty incidents in Los Angeles to modern trench warfare against Russian forces. Gio shares firsthand insight into drones dominating the battlefield, night assaults, PKM machine gun fire, white phosph...

She started shy.

She became a three-time world champion.

And she built this podcast beside me.

This RAW and REAL Episode #100 of The Wild Chaos Podcast turns the camera toward our producer — my daughter — and tells the story behind the scenes. This isn’t just a milestone episode. It’s a blueprint for raising resilient kids in a culture that pushes distraction over discipline.

We unpack how homeschooling built confidence, leadership, and real-world communication skills — from sales at farmers markets to producing a podcast. We talk about martial arts competition, fighting boys when...

She did what parents are told to do — she reported it.

The state found evidence.

Then the court took her children anyway.

When her five-year-old disclosed abuse, a mother entered the family court system expecting protection. What followed was a maze of hearings, sealed evidence, barred expert testimony, and rulings that removed her children from her custody.

To watch the full episode in studio visit: https://youtu.be/KOmlF7VdYMM

In Episode 99 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, we examine a case that raises urgent questions about family court procedure, ev...

Bryon survived a childhood most people wouldn’t believe — raised in a crack house, learning to read danger before breakfast, and using intelligence as a survival weapon. In Episode 98 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, he shares a raw journey through counterfeit crime, addiction, prison, near-death experiences, and the slow work of choosing a different life.

To watch the full episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/t4wmtq3DgY8

From shooting himself during an armed robbery to surviving a 70-foot waterfall fall and an ICU stay with acute pancreatitis, Brian explains how trauma, brilliance, and addi...

TJ Frost is a musician, carpenter, father — and a survivor. In Episode 97 of The Wild Chaos Podcast, he shares a raw, unfiltered journey from childhood abuse and neglect to a morning on Vesey Street on September 11, 2001. TJ walks us minute by minute through his experience inside the North Tower: the frozen crowd, unlocked doors, smoke-filled corridors, jumpers, debris from the second impact, and the moment he broke paralysis to help people move. He also reflects on the cost of that day — being turned away from Ground Zero, the erosion of trust since 9/11, and the questions that never left him afte...

“I didn’t want to get high anymore, but I couldn’t stop.” That line sits at the center of Logan’s story—a small-town athlete whose life flips after a bar fight, a traumatic brain injury, and 18 months on prescribed opiates. When the scripts end, withdrawal hits like a freight train. A friend hands him a pill. Forty-five minutes later, addiction has a name.

To watch this whole episode in studio, click here: https://youtu.be/QEkM97g9Fy8

From there, we follow the brutal logic of the street. Open-air drug markets. “Scramble” bags cut with fentany...