Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

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• Payne Lindsey: The True Crime Investigator Who Now Hunts UAPs and UFO Disclosure 04.06.2026 59min

  Payne Lindsey is an investigative filmmaker and podcaster known for hosting hit the true crime series including “Up and Vanished” and “Atlanta Monster”, and his latest show, which investigates the UAP, UFO, and alien abduction phenomenon, “High Strange”Payne is also the co-founder of the network Tenderfoot TV, whose podcasts have been downloaded more than 400 million times.  Change Agents is an IRONCLAD OriginalChapters(00:55) - Solving a Cold Case Murder(07:15) - Becoming an Investigative Journalist(08:52) - Taking a Journalistic Approach to UAPs/UFO Disclosure(16:17) - Are UFOs Actually Military Black Projects?(20:00) - The Travis Walton Abduction Story (26:24) - David Grusch & Whistleblowers(29:21) - The New Jersey Drones Hunting Portable Nukes?(36:28) - Is There a Darker Truth Behind UFOs?(43:05) - UFO Encounters in Other Countries(51:10) - Weapon That Alters Reality Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Crazy True Story of How Jake Adelstein Cracked a $500 Million Crypto Heist 27.05.2026 53min

  Jake Adelstein is a journalist and writer, known for works including Tokyo Vice (adapted into an HBO Max series), The Last Yakuza, and Tokyo Noir. In his latest book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin, he pulls back the curtain on crypto’s criminal underworld, linking Bitcoin’s rise to dark web marketplaces like Silk Road, the collapse of Japan's Mt. Gox exchange, and the figures moving money through it all. It’s a deeper look at how organized crime, fraud, and digital currency collided behind the scenes.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD OriginalSponsors: Watch Pressure in theaters starting May 29th.Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Norwood Sawmills:Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironcladSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going 20.05.2026 55min

  Chris Hansen, the investigative journalist behind Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" series and now "Predators I've Caught," "Takedown," "Have a Seat," and "Dangerous Games," joins Andy to break down his latest predator takedowns, including a 23-year DC police lieutenant who guarded the president, how predators operate online, and what parents need to know. Chris Hansen's documentary "Dangerous Games" is available on Tru Blu. Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:57) 22 Years of Catching Predators: How It Started (08:03) The DC Cop Who Guarded the President (10:03) The Local Santa Claus Takedown (13:07) How Predators Operate Across Online Platforms (19:08) The Off-Platform Move: Discord, Texting, and the Damage (25:41) Teen Crises (29:11) Why Tech Companies Stall Real Safety (37:07) The 3 Types of Predators He Catches (48:58) Advice for Parents Sponsors: Watch Pressure in theaters starting May 29th. Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Watch Pressure in theaters starting May 29th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• John Greenwald Jr.: 30 Years of UFO FOIA Secrets & Government Cover-Ups 13.05.2026 59min

  On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf speaks with John Greenwald Jr., the creator of the site https://www.theblackvault.com/, the largest online repository of declassified government documents anywhere on the internet. The discuss hidden UAP files, government secrets, using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to force transparency and more. NOTE: This interview was recorded on April 23rd. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:13) How a 15-Year-Old Started Filing FOIA Requests (05:14) How FOIA Actually Works (And Where Most People Give Up) (13:53) The Nine Exemptions and the One They Abuse Most (20:27) UAP: The Pre-2017 vs. Post-2017 Cover-Up (28:40) Why the Navy Denies 100% of UAP Video FOIAs (31:27) Could the Government Plant Fake Documents? (37:00) The Missing Scientists: Coincidence or Pattern? (44:42) MKUltra, Frank Olson & the Financial Records Loophole (49:04) Stargate, Remote Viewing & Mars One Billion Years Ago Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Inside Iran's Wounded Regime: Matthew Levitt on the Strikes, the Fallout & What's Next 07.05.2026 37min

  Matthew Levitt is the former deputy assistant secretary for intelligence and analysis at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and is a former counterterrorism intelligence analyst at the FBI. Currently, the director of the Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Check out Matt’s podcast: Breaking Hezbollah’s Golden Rule This podcast explores Hezbollah’s global terrorist and criminal activities through investigative reporting and expert analysis. Season 2 is available now, with Season 3 expected to release later this summer. Listen here: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/podcast-breaking-hezbollahs-golden-rule-season-2?utm_source=chatgpt.com#season-2-trailer Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:28) Iran as a Unique Threat to U.S. Interests (02:57) Ballistic Missiles, Nukes & The U.S. Strikes (06:42) Tactical Wins vs. Strategic Confusion (10:19) Why the West Keeps Misreading Iran (14:04) Who's Actually Running Iran Right Now (16:30) A Wounded Tiger: What Comes Next (20:16) China, Russia & Foreign Support for Iran (27:21) Could China Make a Move on Taiwan? (29:01) How to Actually Educate Yourself on the Region Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Mistake that Almost Sank Andy Stumpf's SEAL Career (BONUS) 30.04.2026 30min

  In this bonus feed drop, Andy Stumpf reads Chapter 1 of his new book "Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water" You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Drownproof-Eight-Lessons-Above-Water/dp/B0F9N2KJ3C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• F-15 Downed Over Iran & UAP Encounters: Ryan 'Max Afterburner' Bodenheimer 29.04.2026 1t 14min

  On today's episode, Andy sits down with Ryan "Max Afterburner" Bodenheimer, a fighter pilot and military strategist. They delve into the complexities of modern air combat, focusing on the strategic challenges posed by China and Iran. Ryan shares insights into China's ambitions, including their plans for Taiwan and the role of advanced technology in their military strategy. Check out Ryan’s Youtube Channel: @maxafterburnerusa Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  Sponsors: Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:04) Transitioning from Combat Pilot to YouTube (08:11) The Final Flight: Raging Over Death Valley (15:50) The Road to the Thunderbirds and Combat in Afghanistan (24:58) The Corporate Military-Industrial Complex (28:21) Analyzing the Iran Air Campaign and Nuclear Site Strikes (37:47 ) How the US Stays Ahead of Russia and China (43:08) The Anatomy of an F-15 Ejection (58:27) Pilot Eyewitness: Two Unexplained UAP Sightings (01:08:17) The Future of Flight: Electric VTOL and Rotary Aviation Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• BONUS: The Shop Joe Rogan, Cam Hanes, And Evan Hafer Bet On (w/ Owner Tyler Vanderkolk) 24.04.2026 45min

  On this bonus episode of Change Agents, Andy heads to Austin to sit down with Archery Country owner Tyler Vanderkolk. Tyler shares his unconventional path from scrappy entrepreneur to building a thriving archery business, plus how the sport has influenced figures like Joe Rogan and Cam Hanes—and why it’s changing more lives than people realize. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) Acquiring Archery Country & Scaling the Business (04:15) The Goat Trade: How Tyler Ended Up in a Mexican Jail (11:31) The Art of Taxidermy: From Side Hobby to Studio (13:45) Exotic Species & Year-Round Hunting in Texas (18:20) Inside Archery Country: Making the Sport Approachable (21:00) Conservation & The Ethics of Hunting (25:25) The Tuning Room: High-Performance Equipment Setup (30:13) Partnering with Joe Rogan: Building a Safe Space (35:43) Archery as Life Change: Getting Kids Off Screens Sponsors: FIRECRACKER FARM Enter the Firecracker Farms Hot Salts Giveaway from April 20-24, for a chance to win an Ammo Can Hot Salt Kit + handcrafted Walnut Holder: ⁠⁠https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/2c256c-225272?framed=1⁠ Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Protecting Uncontacted Tribes from Amazon Organized Crime (Paul Rosolie Returns) 22.04.2026 1t 7min

  On today’s episode, Andy welcomes back conservationist Paul Rosolie to discuss the "Wild West" reality of the modern Amazon. Paul reveals how organized crime and narco-traffickers have invaded the deep jungle, threatening uncontacted tribes and placing a WhatsApp hit on his life. They discuss the "lethal blow" of the Trans-Amazonian Highway and Paul’s new book, Junglekeeper—a 20-year odyssey of a man standing in the breach against the dark forces destroying our planet’s most vital ecosystem. To purchase Paul's book, visit: https://www.junglekeepers.org/store/items/junglekeeper-the-book Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) The Battle with Amazon Organized Crime (07:00) Writing Jungle Keeper: 20 Years in the Rainforest (10:30) Standing in the Breach: If You Want it Done, Do it Yourself (21:10) The Trans-Amazonian Highway: A Lethal Blow to Nature (27:00) Why Narco-Traffickers are Moving into the Deep Jungle (41:50) Training Lex Fridman: 25 Miles of Battle (51:30) The End Game: Protecting the Amazon’s Last Tribes Sponsors: FIRECRACKER FARM Enter the Firecracker Farms Hot Salts Giveaway from April 20-24, for a chance to win an Ammo Can Hot Salt Kit + handcrafted Walnut Holder: ⁠https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/2c256c-225272?framed=1 Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Future of the UFC: Andy Stumpf & UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard 16.04.2026 39min

  Mick Maynard is UFC's Senior Vice President of Talent Relations and matchmaker. He is also the founder of Lions Youth Foundation, a group dedicated to bringing Jiu-Jitsu to schools and communities. In this episode of Change Agents, he and Andy talk about the state of the UFC, its growth, and why believes that training kids in BJJ could change the world. NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to UFC’s debut on Paramount+ Chapters (00:47) Becoming UFC’s Matchmaker (02:27) What Makes for a Good Fight (04:55) What People Get Wrong About UFC (10:06) Misconceptions about the Business of MMA (25:03) Why Schools Need to Teach BJJ (30:11) Learning to Lose (33:30) Working with Renzo Gracie Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Undercover Jihadi: How an Intelligence Asset Infiltrated a Homegrown Cell Planning a Mass-Casualty Op 08.04.2026 1t 10min

  On today’s episode, Andy sits down with counterterrorism expert Mubin Shaikh to discuss his transition from a radicalized youth who encountered the Taliban to an undercover operative for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The conversation explores Mubin’s role in thwarting the "Toronto 18" terrorism plot, the psychological drivers that lead individuals toward extremism, and the current global threat landscape. Mubin also provides a detailed look at the mechanics of domestic terror cells and offers practical advice on situational awareness and community resilience in the modern world. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction: The Encounter with the Taliban (05:30) The Identity Crisis: From Public School to Radicalization (12:15) The Utility of Extremism: Taking the Paycheck, Hating the West (15:45) The Turning Point: How 9/11 Shattered the Narrative (21:20) Deep Cover: Moving to Syria to Study the "Sith" (27:30) Recruited: Working Undercover for Intelligence Services (33:50) The Toronto 18: Infiltrating the Banquet Hall Meeting (40:00) Tactical Discovery: "Cop Killer" Rounds and Training Camps (45:30) The Northern Border: The New Springboard for Terror (52:00) 2026 Threat Assessment: AI Recruitment and Digital Rabbit Holes (58:30) - Sleeper Cells: How Embedded Actors Operate Under the Radar Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Inside S-4: America’s Secret Government UFO Program (‘S4’ Filmmaker Luigi Vendittelli) 01.04.2026 1t 6min

  Luigi Vendittelli is the director of the upcoming documentary "S4: The Bob Lazar Story", a figure he calls, "the original UFO whistleblower." Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: 01:15 - Meeting Bob Lazar 10:33 - Why UFO Interest Has Gone Mainstream 17:22 - Is S4” Real? 23:17 - The Best Evidence of UFOs 42:12 - Addressing Holes in Bob Lazar’s Story 47:18 - Why Is the Government Covering Up What They Know 54:50 - Is It Possible to Reverse Engineer UFOs? Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Energy Weapons, the CIA, and Rising Threats from Iran and China 25.03.2026 1t 4min

  Our guest today is a former CIA official who is believed to be a victim of a direct energy weapon attack after experiencing what is known as “Havana Syndrome". Newly revealed evidence suggests that he and others were in fact, targeted by an exotic new kind of microwave weapon – and the CIA has tried to cover it up. Marc Polymeropoulos retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after 26 years in the Intelligence Community, including operational field and leadership assignments.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD OriginalChapters(01:17) Marc’s career at the CIA and the war in Iraq(10:37) Questions about why we go to war(18:16) Havana Syndrome Marc being targeted by a direct energy weapon(23:05) The CIA’s harsh treatment of Havana Syndrome  victims(27:15) The CIA covering up Direct Energy weapon technology (38:09) Can the CIA be forced to admit these weapons are real(45:01)The lack of government transparency and exposing government overreach (52:14) How many direct energy weapons exist Sponsors: Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide.Norwood Sawmills:Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Shield of the Americas: U.S. Special Forces Move Now to Stop Los Lobos in Ecuador 18.03.2026 54min

  Chris Dalby is a journalist and an expert in transnational organized crime. He’s also the director of the “World of Crime” think tank and a Senior Analyst for Dyami Security Intelligence. Today on Change Agents, he joins Andy Stumpf to discuss the Shield of the Americas operation, and how U.S. Special Forces plan to stop the violent Los Lobos gang from taking over more of Ecuador.    Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  (00:00) Preview & Guest Intro: Chris Dalby (01:06) US Military Operations in Ecuador (03:38) How Ecuador Became a Narco Dream Destination (06:58) Deep Dive: The Rise of Los Lobos (14:17) Why 70% of the World's Cocaine Flows Through Ecuador (18:25) Analyzing the "Shield of the Americas" Doctrine (25:38) US Surveillance: AI, Radar, and GPS Spoofing (31:12) The "Red Line": US Military Raids into Mexico? (41:26) High-Tech Smuggling: Remote Subs & Liquid Coke (47:20) Why Seizures Won't Solve the Drug Crisis (50:57) Final Thoughts: The Human Cost Sponsors:  Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED:  Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Inside Cartel Operations in Arizona with Former SWAT Commander Matthew Thomas 11.03.2026 1t 6min

  On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf talks with Matthew Thomas about cartel operations in Arizona, how cartels recruit members in the U.S., the brutality of cartel operations and more. Matthew Thomas is a retired Chief Deputy at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, where he led the regional SWAT team for 18 years. He frequently went undercover during anti-cartel operations. He is the author of “Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels.” Chapters: (01:29) The Operation to Take Out El Mencho (06:37) Pinal County’s Role in the Cartel Wars (12:02) The State of Border Security (16:43) Tunnel Systems Run by Cartels (22:38) Going Undercover to Fight Cartels (32:37) U.S. Citizens Working for Cartels (36:06) Sicario vs. Rip Team Battles (47:41) Cartel Members Getting Military Training (52:06) Cartel Human Trafficking Operations Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Corrupt Incentives Inside America’s Healthcare System (with Brigham Buhler) 04.03.2026 1t 26min

  On today's episode, Andy travels to Austin to visit with Ways2Well founder Brigham Buhler at his Longevity Lab lab to discuss the search for the genetics secrets to eliminating chronic disease and how some species seem to live forever. They dig into why how the field is practiced today often leave patients without real answers, and why Buhler believes a more preventative, patient-focused approach could change that. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:08) Redesigning the Clinic: Making Healthcare Fun (07:10) How Insurance & PBMs Broke the Medical System (14:42) Big Pharma’s War on Compounding & Telemedicine (18:22) Why Your Doctor Is Trapped in a Broken System (21:18) Ways2Well Tour: 80s Nostalgia & UV Murals (30:52) The Opioid Crisis & Brigham’s Origin Story (38:25) Fighting the FDA & The Illusion of Surgical Safety (43:47) What Are Peptides & Why Pharma Wants Them (48:22) ALLEN: The Ways2Well AI Health Assistant (52:14) Debunking Medical Myths: Testosterone & HRT (58:16) Wearables & The Future of Proactive Health (01:10:57) Inside the Lab: Stem Cells, Red Light, & Hyperbaric Oxygen (01:17:48) Next-Level Detox: Blood Filtration (IBU) & Ozone Saunas (01:20:25) Gene Editing & The Future of Human Evolution Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Rocky Mountain Cartels: How Mercenaries Fuel CJNG & Sinaloa Operations 25.02.2026 1t

  On today's episode, Andy sits down with Jonathan Pullen, Assistant Chief of Operations for the South Central Region of the DEA. They discuss the logistics of the modern drug trade, the international supply chain of fentanyl precursor chemicals, and cartel operations along both the northern and southern U.S. borders. Chapters: (00:00) Cold Open & Introduction  (01:16) What is the DEA's True Role? (03:05) China's Involvement in the Fentanyl Crisis (08:15) Smuggling Rings Beyond the Major Cartels  (11:31) The Northern Border Threat & Montana Pipelines  (17:02) How Drugs Move Across the U.S. (The Denver Hub)  (20:32) Cartel Smuggling Tactics & Forced Labor  (24:43) Money Laundering: Cash, Crypto, & MSBs  (29:07) The Epidemic on Native American Reservations  (34:59) Why Fentanyl is Deadlier Than Previous Drug Crises  (42:05)  Raiding an Underground TdA Nightclub in Denver  (50:49)  The DEA's Biggest Hurdle Right Now  (55:03)  A Final Warning to Parents Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Inside the Epstein Document Dump: What It Means and What Comes Next 18.02.2026 59min

  On today's episode, Andy welcomes back Nick Bryant, investigative journalist and Director of the Organization Epstein Justice, which seeks justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the latest document releases related to Jeffrey Epstein, the political battles over transparency, and the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s network and influence. To find out more about Epstein Justice, visit: https://epsteinjustice.com/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Why were so many documents released at once? (03:41) The legal battle to force disclosure (06:18) FBI and DOJ position on Epstein network (08:26) Was Epstein connected to intelligence operations? (10:18) The theory of Epstein as an intelligence asset (13:05) Media silence and institutional protection questions (16:40) Victims, credibility, and public perception (20:12) Power structures surrounding Epstein’s network (24:30) Why accountability has been so limited (29:10) The politics behind document withholding (34:45) What the remaining files could reveal (40:20) Names, reputations, and legal risk of disclosure (45:55) What happens next in the Epstein case (52:10) Final thoughts on transparency and justice Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• DARPA, Drone Warfare & AI: How the U.S. Military Is Preparing for the Next War 11.02.2026 54min

  Bill Thompson is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4. He is also a former Cyber Network Operations advisor and program evaluator at DARPA with experience in the fields of AI, Signals, and Human Intelligence. He is also the founder of the Spartan Forge hunting app: https://spartanforge.ai/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (01:03) What Is DARPA? (05:58) Drone Warfare Ukraine (13:20) The Dangers of Terrorists Using Drones (16:50) Smartphone Surveillance in the Maduro Raid (26:00) Using the Internet in Authoritarian Countries (31:50) Spying on Cell Phones and Stealing Data (36:50) Choosing Targeted People to Spy On (39:35) The Vulnerability of Infrastructure to Cyberattacks (46:35) How Can You Protect Your Data? Subscribe: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• The Truth About Witness Protection, Dark Conspiracies & More (Writer Brad Meltzer) 04.02.2026 1t 3min

  Brad Meltzer is an author, TV personality, and comic book writer. He is known for his deep research into global issues and intelligence, and has even been part of a work group with the CIA, the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security officials to brainstorm new ways that terrorists might strike the U.S. In addition to creating shows for the History channel, Brad has written for the Batman/Superman, Green Lantern, Justice League and other hit comic book series. His non-fiction books include “The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington,” “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed” biographies of Albert Einstein, Jackie Robinson and many others His latest novel, THE VIPER is out now  Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  Chapters (01:14) How Conspiracy Theories Are Formed (07:26) Theories About the Death of Charlie Kirk (12:43) The Next Civil War? (19:46) Do Aliens Exists? (21:30) The Truth About the Witness Protection Program (34:19) Secret Tunnels Under the White House (38:58) George Washington’s Oath of Service  (41:20) What Happens at Dover Air Force Base (49:16) Perspectives on PTSD (52:49) Treating People with Respects and Gratitude  Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED:  Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices