Mastering the Mat - A Journey from Wilderness Ranger to Jiu Jitsu Champion with Leah Stumpf

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  • @BranDee4822
    @BranDee4822 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    As a woman and a regular listener, this is one of my favorite episodes. Leah is a role model for girls and women. I wish I had a Leah in my life as a young girl b/c she is the definition of a bas ass and a confident woman. There's a peacefullness (if that's a word) around her as well. I think she should do an online seminar for women (if she hasn't already). Great episode! PS-Andy made me cry with his description of his wife in the very beginning.

    • @sarahknight9291
      @sarahknight9291 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Completely agree with everything said here and am also a woman listener. I'd love for her to be a regular on the podcast, so many women and men could benefit from hearing more from her.

    • @2K9s
      @2K9s ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ⁠@@sarahknight9291
      Couldn’t agree with you more, especially the last eight words.

    • @BranDee4822
      @BranDee4822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2K9s Right!? And I'm not a super weepy woman but that was just beautiful!

    • @BranDee4822
      @BranDee4822 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sarahknight9291 Same! I think women could learn a lot from her. She's an incredible woman!

  • @tdunn2
    @tdunn2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Andy, I still remember the episode you did with your 1st wife, and I mean no disrespect to her, but, the way you interact with Leah is so different. The adoration you have for Leah is clear as day and so great to see. Thank you both for showing what healthy relationships look like. 💪

  • @crystalchandler6742
    @crystalchandler6742 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Please have Leah on at least once a month!! I know she is super busy but listening to her is so inspirational and just uplifting! at 1:33:35, God Bless Leah for all she smiles at, i am in tears laughing!!

  • @JBUCKNE
    @JBUCKNE ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Andy, this is one of your best episodes. Leah is so interesting she has accomplished so much but yet extremely humble. She shared her journey and the valuable lessons learned. The video flowed so well, the conversation wasn’t choppy or wandering and you compliment each other well in dialogue. I agree with others that she should be a routine guest, if she can find time. I

  • @belladora1224
    @belladora1224 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a catch Andy. She is special. Wish you both a long happy life together.

  • @davidmailander8165
    @davidmailander8165 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’d bring her back in on a regular basis. This is an example of a very strong person who is on point with everything around her. Awesome episode. One of your best.

  • @paynehollis
    @paynehollis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This episode was such a joy. I’ve been hoping you’d have Leah on for so long. You did a fantastic job interviewing her in a way that let us get to know her. She’s absolutely wonderful and such a strong ambassador for female athletes. You two are so natural together and I couldn’t stop smiling. Thank you so much and please have her back on.

  • @pakmatherdiverb
    @pakmatherdiverb ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a guy who has several women who request suggestions for influence, thank you for providing a source for their inspiration
    I will be sharing this with those ladies in my life
    Its been otherwise difficult to find them examples of what i think is a rare and special female attitude/mentality/capable capacity since it is so rare

  • @TolerantP
    @TolerantP ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Been listening for a while and have loved hearing all the insanely different military perspectives, but now hearing from your wife and her passions and your questions being answered has been a nice and refreshing point of view on parts of our world. Glad to see you continuing to grow your podcast. Love tuning in and discussing ideas and opinions brought up on the podcast with friends and family. Keep fighting the good fight, Mr. Stumpf.

  • @debrafisher7373
    @debrafisher7373 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It was wonderful to finally get to spend some time with your better half. She has such calm energy and I hope we hear more from her ❤

  • @erokbrewmeister9231
    @erokbrewmeister9231 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great Vid Andy, I love your wife. Leah is such a humble person, but has been through so much as you have. Strength through adversity, I love it !

  • @dawidmomberg8757
    @dawidmomberg8757 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From South Africa.....what an awesome couple.....Respect.....Just love this podcast

  • @KBeMaybe
    @KBeMaybe ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very interesting interview! I'd like to see Leah join the Friday Q&A occasionally!

  • @sicawakan
    @sicawakan ปีที่แล้ว

    She was a professor at the Origin immersion camp. So nice and helpful. I’m grateful to get taught by her. I hope to see you this fall at camp.

  • @jasons4882
    @jasons4882 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be one of my favorite episodes. I was amazed by Leah’s background and education, she is one of the most unique people in modern history. Every word is humble and gracious, she has so much to be proud of!

    • @murphyr31
      @murphyr31 ปีที่แล้ว

      “She is one of the most unique people in modern history” ….. really? Modern history? 🤔🤨

  • @jab2winfinance
    @jab2winfinance 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing woman and life. So making/incentivizing my daughters to watch this episode. You two click so well. Congratulations.

  • @bsellman6881
    @bsellman6881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely outstanding! Andy bring your wife on more she is so intelligent and dynamic! When the video ended I had a little bit of separation anxiety.,.. you 2 are magnificent!

  • @MrCoryRM
    @MrCoryRM ปีที่แล้ว

    So very glad you got her to come on , we need more of her and your Dad , please listen to her more , so we can continue this community

  • @danielgay4924
    @danielgay4924 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Andy and Leah - severly enjoyed this episode - Here's to all your success with your channel this year buddy.

  • @mascasa7502
    @mascasa7502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great episode. Leah's perspective from 1:13:00 to 1:25:00 was informative. What a great role model!

  • @morganjstanton
    @morganjstanton 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely bring her back on the podcast. Badass!

  • @jayb150
    @jayb150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to try and finish this this afternoon. Very cool dynamic and hopeful for the good people in this world 🌎

  • @dannycalder1638
    @dannycalder1638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 amazing accomplished people who remain humble

  • @hiramhaji7813
    @hiramhaji7813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding podcast.
    Great couple with comical and common interests!

  • @dannywhisnant4582
    @dannywhisnant4582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Leah! Thank you for taking care of my favorite retired Navy Seal! Nice shirt too! I have one just like it!

  • @jcbbb
    @jcbbb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need to have her on more often... the convo is top notch

  • @Jer-Michael
    @Jer-Michael ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you both so much for sharing. Excellent sit down

  • @DaRespect88
    @DaRespect88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black Rifle Coffee gets my mornings going every morning.. Super good stuff.. Thanks Andy Stumpf

  • @lm-usmc
    @lm-usmc ปีที่แล้ว

    Leah is awesome. Both of you are as well. Glad you both are living and loving life. I think a Michael vs Leah episode/ episodes would be great. I'd like to see Michael squirm a little. Cheers!

  • @larryapl
    @larryapl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in Remsen NY about 10 miles away. Lots of skiing at Woods Valley. A great area. Lived here most of my 77 years. We're more like Montana than New York City. Adirondack Mountains are awesome.

    • @internet_internet
      @internet_internet ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve heard good things about the Adirondacks.
      Too bad I’m a south-central Texan who can’t tolerate cold.

  • @HenryAkinsBJJ
    @HenryAkinsBJJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Leah is a beast!!! Awesome episode!

  • @TonyAielloRTW
    @TonyAielloRTW ปีที่แล้ว

    You, sir, are a lucky man. Wonderful woman, wonderful episode.

  • @nikkicesario9398
    @nikkicesario9398 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming from a smaller women with a not so great past. This has given me what I need to actually go to a jujitsu gym instead of being so indecisive about it! Leah you are truly an amazing human being and an inspiration. You two are adorable! ❤

    • @Argre
      @Argre ปีที่แล้ว

      If it’s a gym with a good culture you won’t regret it. I’m a relatively smaller woman and there are mostly men where I train. Rolling with them is very hard and sometimes quite intimidating, but never feels cruel or demeaning. Accidental injuries can happen and you have to be careful, but I’ve found most to be courteous and respectful as partners, even when they’re “crushing” you. (And no one should be “crushing” you at the beginning.) Go for it and just let people know if you’re uncertain-they’ll accommodate! It builds trust. You can always pull yourself out if it feels overwhelming.

    • @nikkicesario9398
      @nikkicesario9398 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Argre Thank you ❤️

  • @jonathanbatchelor5032
    @jonathanbatchelor5032 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great podcast!!!! ( and you’re hitting above your weight class.. congrats)

  • @ccrosby1776
    @ccrosby1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you.

  • @scottfraser997
    @scottfraser997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andy , your wife is one of a kind bro... Happy for you..

  • @MermaidMusings7
    @MermaidMusings7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leah is amazing.

  • @carloscruz2850
    @carloscruz2850 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy your wife rocks the house! You should bring her back every month. Awesome interview!!!!
    😀👍

  • @neverforgettr2276
    @neverforgettr2276 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hit that one out of the park. Well played.

  • @jeremyfortune7274
    @jeremyfortune7274 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to Co-op at Crows Neck in Tishimingo, Ms while in college majoring n forestry my last year. I did the outdoor night classes. We took kids 8 and up in the woods at night basically and taught them about the stuff that comes out at night. They had day classes and night classes. It was fun.. a former Navy Pilot was the director. Cool guy.. much more laid back than I would have thought he would be.

  • @stephbrandenburg9957
    @stephbrandenburg9957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to you both. I really appreciate good sportsmanship and the dedication it takes to be a leader/teacher! Bon chance!

  • @elijahbavalis6351
    @elijahbavalis6351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode great seminars as well

  • @LanceStrongarm1
    @LanceStrongarm1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode!

  • @vorden25
    @vorden25 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode would deffinately love to listen to you guys talk more

  • @EdDubie
    @EdDubie ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible, inspirational !

  • @BennyAndTheJets86
    @BennyAndTheJets86 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re a lucky dude Andy!
    Have been listening from the beginning, and I can say this was an awesome episode.
    Keep ‘em coming sir. You both are an inspiration to a lot of people, and I laugh my ass off every week with you😂.

    • @BennyAndTheJets86
      @BennyAndTheJets86 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the perfect place you’re talking about to surf like that is new Smerna beach Florida, or Sebastian inlet Florida!

  • @lutzheckmann5093
    @lutzheckmann5093 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Cool episode. I could see Leah beeing an ambassador for women in BJJ and good gym behavior as well 😊Have a good week everyone

  • @garyquesada7778
    @garyquesada7778 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was simply outstanding!

  • @KenHoysradt
    @KenHoysradt ปีที่แล้ว

    A great podcast!. Love how you light up talking to your wife. Would love to see you have Nick Lavery and Leah Stumpf together to talk jiu jitsu

  • @Dionicys
    @Dionicys ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite part is hearing Andy say "I love you" - and seeing him so happy

  • @chriscolbert4573
    @chriscolbert4573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode

  • @MarcAmAlb
    @MarcAmAlb ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell she loves teaching by the way she talks about her students. Very cool.

  • @hadaryepyepyep123
    @hadaryepyepyep123 ปีที่แล้ว

    love Leah!!!!!!! GREAT EPISODE!

  • @stevef2964
    @stevef2964 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every Friday sounds awesome

  • @jasongould8819
    @jasongould8819 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode!!!

  • @IanWrigleyNZ
    @IanWrigleyNZ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I get it now. She's wonderful.

  • @waderobinson1063
    @waderobinson1063 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys need to come to Australia! 🦘🏖️🐨🍻

  • @austinbratton9973
    @austinbratton9973 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leah is a beast man she is the shit!! Awesome podcast!!

  • @carloscruz2850
    @carloscruz2850 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Andy! Please! Please! Bring back your buddy Evy Pounpouras! She's a total badass! Totally awesome interview. 😀👍

  • @shawnrinkel8377
    @shawnrinkel8377 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when homedepot went in. The valley must be crazy now I haven’t seen it for 15 years.

  • @Craig-pk5cc
    @Craig-pk5cc ปีที่แล้ว

    We need an episode with Leah & your Dad on at the same time!

  • @olgakasianova6581
    @olgakasianova6581 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Uff I would looove to join a women class with a professional like Leah! She’s so awesome. This is very rare to have such a competent and smart instructor. What a privilege for your club.
    Edit: such a competent and smart female instructor.

  • @dannyhayes664
    @dannyhayes664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sitka is beautiful. Glad to see you recovering well Andy. Best of health and happiness to you both in 2024 !! Stay dangerous Frogman.

  • @evokechanges
    @evokechanges ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the shoutout Leah.

  • @peterquinn3424
    @peterquinn3424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very neat person, interesting background! She’s the definition of REAL female empowerment.🥋👍🇺🇸

  • @lax3947
    @lax3947 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have a good day everyone.

  • @cyndid5949
    @cyndid5949 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    College advice, go to community college first, it's cheaper, develops you for the structure, you can earn alot of credits hours that you can transfer thus saving money and while at community college, figure out what you want to do. I went to community college where I completely changed major, then earned a scholarship for university, transferring a ton of credits so I didn't have to take at University. I graduated with NO debt. I got a cost effective education that I build my career on. Utilize community college. Great episode with your wife. thank you.

    • @LGG393
      @LGG393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's what I'm doing now for nursing. I'll (hopefully) graduate with no or very little debt through this route. But it's still insane that people like highschool science teachers, who are so important for a well functioning society, are expected to get Master's degrees which cost a FORTUNE (even using the method you mentioned) and then you get really crappy pay while dealing with high interest rate student loan debt, high costs of living, and a high stress job. Like, we really need good teachers in this country, we need to find a better way..IMO

  • @georgeriedel9357
    @georgeriedel9357 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING

  • @ChabbaChabba
    @ChabbaChabba 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing episode, strong leader, and she will choke you out 💪

  • @SnowGhillie3
    @SnowGhillie3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you Andy. Congrats on the new marriage and chapter of your life

  • @stephenbabine3325
    @stephenbabine3325 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see/hear from your wife! You found a “keeper “.

  • @esechillin8411
    @esechillin8411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching from Htown Texas 🥶

    • @jessedunavant2525
      @jessedunavant2525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm wathcing from Dallas right now. we got ice up here.

    • @esechillin8411
      @esechillin8411 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jessedunavant2525 Have friends up there. Hopefully it doesn’t get too bad for our state. Good luck bro 💯

    • @peytonelmer5674
      @peytonelmer5674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m just northwest of the Austin area and we got a light dusting this morning. Cold and windy but nothing too bad.

    • @internet_internet
      @internet_internet ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m just north east of Austin.
      Andy is laughing at us in Montanan.

    • @esechillin8411
      @esechillin8411 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@internet_internet give us 100°+ weather with humidity Instead lol

  • @thevantuyls
    @thevantuyls ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for this interview. This is an example of what feminists should be. Strong confident woman with a sense of calm. And no drama, pure competence!

  • @christopherjames1453
    @christopherjames1453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

  • @benbrem5287
    @benbrem5287 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Personally I just came here to find out if her hair is half as good looking as andy's.

  • @XHollisWood
    @XHollisWood ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Andy, Leah and Michael thank you never seems to express my full gratitude to your channel and continue content. Nevertheless, thank you! ✌🏻🫶🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

  • @gman52712
    @gman52712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man she's super sweet. Happy for you

  • @ryanconroy7188
    @ryanconroy7188 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My wife and I live in Syracuse.my wife is also a graduate of SUNY ESF

  • @scottsherman5262
    @scottsherman5262 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Interesting that Leah assumed she wouldn't have much trouble with a relatively small teenaged male. Pretty awesome how physically confident & competent she was/is (I'm referring to her telling the story of being held down as a white belt by a boy who was 20lbs lighter than she was), but that encounter was a useful eye-opener for her. My lovely wife & I are raising (5) kids who are all better than everyone else's kids, & they include (3) boys/man ranging from 14yo -- 22yo, & Daddy mixes it up with them once in a while, as a 48yo man. It's a lot. Men, even teenaged boys, are simply on an entirely different/higher physical level than women are...toss in testosterone & that's why violent crime is a thing. A "scrawny" teenaged boy can be a lot like a chimpanzee...much stronger than they look, with a distinctive odor.

  • @gochi6542
    @gochi6542 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Make it a good one today folks

  • @flowrider5082
    @flowrider5082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great guest! I love this, my first episode. BTW, your wife has very defined triceps when she flexes them! You can tell she is athletic!

    • @mr.tall-man1573
      @mr.tall-man1573 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was going to suggest Andy needs to start working out.😁

  • @KathleenLattimore
    @KathleenLattimore ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a beauty. With good intellect and a sense of adventure. Not sure how you tricked this woman into marrying you.

    • @China_Secret_Police
      @China_Secret_Police ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's classified

    • @jirihutecka9020
      @jirihutecka9020 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Andy is funny, ex badass navy seal and relatively good looking = he can easily hunt down most females in similar age..

  • @seanpatrickrichards5593
    @seanpatrickrichards5593 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    seem like a healthy happy couple... lota other husband/wife podcasts seem wrought with tension/passive aggression etc.. Nice! :)

  • @bsellman6881
    @bsellman6881 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got to give it to you and that you're really opening yourself up too crazy s***f, 'n awesome🤘🇺🇲

  • @Sporkshooter
    @Sporkshooter ปีที่แล้ว

    Particularly impressive that she is so matter-of-fact about hardcore physical combat. It would be easy to say something like, "It's amazing Andy was able to persuade her to marry him", but the fact of the matter is Andy is a remarkable guy as well.

  • @ryanconroy7188
    @ryanconroy7188 ปีที่แล้ว

    i would love a Friday episode on snowboarding with leah on. i would love to know if she went to toggenburg here in cny which recently closed after being bought out by song mountain/labrador or her favorite ny or NE moutain to ride , mine is okemo . but i love whiteface

  • @jeffx-xr7qd
    @jeffx-xr7qd ปีที่แล้ว

    Leah, take Andy swimming and skiing in Alaska, that would be a fun trip.

  • @stevenlee7624
    @stevenlee7624 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I enjoyed this, only change I’d recommend would be an intermission with Leah and Michael sparring on camera.

    • @ClearedHotPodcast
      @ClearedHotPodcast  ปีที่แล้ว +26

      No one wants to see that, and Michael certainly doesn't want that to be recorded. I am not sure he would emotionally survive that content being available on the internet.

    • @Chaos31
      @Chaos31 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClearedHotPodcast A Gofundme has been created for this events medical bills.

  • @BRADLEY856
    @BRADLEY856 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you think we could get George Dillman on the show Andy ?

  • @theranchnurse404
    @theranchnurse404 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay, don't get me wrong, Andy is great for sure... but Leah is awesome! I know she may not love the interview dynamic if she's an introvert, but she really is so inspiring and such a strong woman. I wrestled in high-school, college and more when women were not doing it as much and you really had to compete with the men to improve. I lived some of those lessons with men on the mat. It's no joke. This is the type of feminism and realistic capability I'm about, not whatever bullshit it's become today.

  • @intovertjohn2924
    @intovertjohn2924 ปีที่แล้ว

    There should be a Andy vs Leah episode at least once a month

  • @St.Hermans_Speed_Shop
    @St.Hermans_Speed_Shop ปีที่แล้ว

    And I love you two too

  • @rickeycoats1790
    @rickeycoats1790 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get in touch with the GoRuck guys. They started manufacturing in Montana. They might be able to provide some insight. The owner is a former GB.

  • @Moral0Fixation
    @Moral0Fixation 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She's an ESF alum 😍

  • @tommyrq180
    @tommyrq180 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “F… that guy” So quick and so Andy. 😂

  • @1MP1000
    @1MP1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit! She grew up where I live! Hey fellow RFA grad!

  • @R.Tafolla
    @R.Tafolla ปีที่แล้ว

    That intro was so cute lol.

  • @samneedsanap7802
    @samneedsanap7802 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She seems great Andy. Don’t fuck it up.

  • @donatoeufemia6029
    @donatoeufemia6029 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andy N1❤

  • @Ange1ofD4rkness
    @Ange1ofD4rkness ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone pointed out to me, college has a big problem with loads. Here you have someone who can get a loan for whatever amount, no history. Now you have a college going "hey look, I can get free money", as they decide the tuition rate