Lots of people dismiss the episodes that aren't with other operators. I used to do that too, but after giving them a shot they're often just as high quality of interviews. Andy is a genuinely incredible podcaster.
Cleared Hot Podcast is like a hidden gem, Keep grinding Andy love the recent episodes and old ones for that matter and badass shirt got one the other day immediately hit a workout in it.
Wes was on The Team House podcast a few months ago. He goes into more detail about the history of the conflict in the Pech Valley. If you enjoyed this I would 100% go listen to that.
What a great job they both did! It is so interesting to watch that now after the withdrawal from Afghanistan - they talk about the mess unfolding and about to unfold. It was so interesting to hear his broad perspective. Have to get the book.
What an awesome podcast, so informative, I will definitely get this for my friends and relatives who fought in the Korengal ! Thanks again Andy , Your the Man ! Peace Fly Roguesolohntr
Amazing Podcast! I love the stories behind the story. This guy knew his stuff. We need more of these! Side note, would you be against doing a podcast with Justin Legg? That guy has an amazing can't quit story.
So because of heat/humidity I'm listening as I can. Still listening now. This is great. I feel like I'm watching a movie that I can't turn away from. 👍💯🇺🇲
This guy was on The Team House a few months ago and he laid out a ton of information. It’s one of those podcasts you have to go back and rewatch a couple times because there’s so much there. Great stuff
The american phrase: "...the 30.000 foot view to get a picture..." I hear often in podcasts was gladly not achieved here. I really felt now in a 3.000 foot view and got great detail out of this interview. Higly interesting!
Thank you gentlemen for such a great episode! Wesley, I read the Long War Journal before going over in 2006 and tried to keep up with what was going on over there after we came home in 2007. Prior to listening to this podcast and another one you did recently, it was very difficult to figure out what our strategy had been and how to make sense of it all. Thank you for giving me some much needed clarity that I have needed for a long time. Andy, great interview and keep up the good work!
Andy and Wes, thank your for such a great episode. Andy, is there any chance you could get Dan Kearney on the podcast? Restrepo, the documentary, was extremely impactful on me, helping me better understand the difficulties of what soldiers faced in Afghanistan. I would love to hear from Dan Kearney, how his life and the lives of his men evolved 13 years on.
Patton Oswalt!! I had no idea he was so prolific in his media engagements. Really though, this gentleman was a pleasure to listen to. The exchange between the two of you was pretty good!
I remember playing with the GI Joe aircraft carrier..... With He-Man at the helm and Mr potato Head looking on with a decapitated Barbie needing rescue who is tied up with the stretch Armstrong who is protected by Teddy ruxpin...lol
Nice! I never had barbies or Teddy Ruxpin but I had a lot of toys. I loved G.I. Joe! And He-Man,The Real Ghostbusters and Thundercats,just to name a few! It's interesting,all the experts agree that toys are an important part of childhood development! I have a lot of collectibles as an adult to this day.But I don't play with them,though! Ha! Ha! I treat the collectibles more like how someone collecting art would treat fine art.
@@JR-ju3kj that guy has the same name as my childhood best friend and while I don't remember doing this, it sounds like something we would have done. If so, the barbies were his sister's.
@@tpmc12It's interesting because that actually got me thinking about something. I've heard some people make the argument that boys should play with dolls.The way I grew up,playing with dolls was just not something boys did,hence me not having any barbies. But I've heard some people give some pretty reasonable and logical reasons for why both genders should play with dolls as children. Different people feel differently about it,which is to be expected.
Crazy I’ve been seeing the number 187 for over a week now. Not a superstitious person by any means, but what a coincidence. Great episode, one of the best!
Great guest Andy. I think you just started a mini run on Wesley's book. You have to get Wesley back on to talk about the Brereton report and a have a Aussie SAS Trooper on too. Ben Roberts Smith, VC Recipient, is currently suing for defamation with the Australian Nine Media Corporation. He has a character reference from Brendan Nelson, Head of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, stating he is the most respected, admired and revered Australian soldier in over fifty years. There is no one is Australia that will do that discussion justice without any biases. The Victoria Cross is the equivalent to the US Medal of Honor.
@@ClearedHotPodcast stop reading comments Andy. Make sure you’re connecting it to a preamp with phantom power and not straight into an audio interface, or that your interface has a preamp built in with phantom power
I remember all the medevacs coming into Jalabad one july morning in the summer of 2008. They were full of torn up 173rd paratroopers from the battle of Wanat.
This episode was fascinating. Would have loved more. Maybe Evan Wright. Though that would be good with a sorta-roundtable with Savage Actual given their history.
Wesley Morgan's book explains the reality of Afghanistan's Pech Valley factions the CIA and Military had to work with, even the Taliban, unbelievable. The military should put this book on the required reading list and drop the CRT craziness.
Um, you do know that CRT Mania is just a load of bullshit made up by Fox News & Elected Republicans using it thinking it will help them get re-elected? There is a reason why Fox News is labeled ENTERTAINMENT officially ( read Court documents)…NOT NEWS!
@@Mandykiss4500 CRT is absolutely not "made up by FOX news". Even Generals like Mark Milley and a Navy Admiral said they were pushing it. Quit watching CNN.
I almost dismissed this particular episode. What a mistake that would have been. Great amount of info. Excellent content
Lots of people dismiss the episodes that aren't with other operators. I used to do that too, but after giving them a shot they're often just as high quality of interviews. Andy is a genuinely incredible podcaster.
@@firacingast we chunk
A journalist with the bravery of a soldier, and a retired soldier with the interviewing skills of a world class journalist. Fantastic podcast!
Legitamitely one of THE best interviews. I loved this episode. Fantastic work.
One of your best podcast ever … he‘s a very smart person
You gotta have him back, he’s a very knowledgeable guy. Great conversation
Cleared Hot Podcast is like a hidden gem, Keep grinding Andy love the recent episodes and old ones for that matter and badass shirt got one the other day immediately hit a workout in it.
Just bought the book. Absolutely fascinating conversation, Andy. Wish this was a couple hours longer.
Agree, i could have listened longer
Wes was on The Team House podcast a few months ago. He goes into more detail about the history of the conflict in the Pech Valley. If you enjoyed this I would 100% go listen to that.
This is one of the best podcasts. Great job on having Wesley Morgan on.
Excellent podcast. Wesley Morgan had me hooked on every word. You could tell he was very very knowledgeable, very interesting guest. Great work!
Look at the way that Wesley listens… A true journalist through and through
This episode is in the top 10. Thanks to both of you!
I did buy his book.
This is hands down my favorite podcast!
So cool to hear all of this. I served in the Pech in 2009-2010.
Absolutely incredible interview! Definitely clarified some questions…connected some dots. Thank you
Excellent conversation, couldn't stop listening.
What an intelligent, humble speaker. Thanks Andy!
I bought the book after watching this episode and was blown away. What a great read i couldn't put it down.
What a great job they both did! It is so interesting to watch that now after the withdrawal from Afghanistan - they talk about the mess unfolding and about to unfold. It was so interesting to hear his broad perspective. Have to get the book.
An extremely pragmatic, detailed, and well informed discussion by two SMEs. Phenomenal.
Bought the audiobook because of this. Thanks
Most fascinating episode. Especially what's happened since. His recall of dates and figures are amazing!
Awesome interview with a really interesting guest. Looking forward to reading his book. Thanks for the good work.
Awesome book. Wright another please
How did he act in The King of Queens and be a war time journalist!? This dude is the real deal.
Great pod cast🤙
Such a gem of a podcast. Great job to both you guys.
I'd love to see Wesley on as a reoccurring guest. Such an amazing wealth of knowledge.
Very excited for this one - an incredible chronicler of our recent history.
His recall is incredible. This is like listening to an audio book.
What an awesome podcast, so informative, I will definitely get this for my friends and relatives who fought in the Korengal !
Thanks again Andy ,
Your the Man !
Peace Fly
Roguesolohntr
The guest is a VERY WELL spoken individual, and knowledgeable, love ❤️ the channel. Happy Independence Day🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I loved this so much! I'm obsessed with our military and history as well!
i could listen to Mr. Morgan all day
This has become extremely informative given recent events in Afghanistan.
Amazing Podcast! I love the stories behind the story. This guy knew his stuff. We need more of these! Side note, would you be against doing a podcast with Justin Legg? That guy has an amazing can't quit story.
Wow, what a great recent history lesson. A lot of stuff I never even thought about.
So because of heat/humidity I'm listening as I can. Still listening now. This is great. I feel like I'm watching a movie that I can't turn away from. 👍💯🇺🇲
You hard work shows through your podcasts.. Keep up the good work sir
Great insight and a terrific interview, thanks for posting
I had a similar thought as another commenter below about dismissing this. Glad I did not. Great podcast… very informative, thank you.
Top 5 episode for me. Academia and the Press always make for a more broad yet informed discussion.
This guy was on The Team House a few months ago and he laid out a ton of information. It’s one of those podcasts you have to go back and rewatch a couple times because there’s so much there. Great stuff
@@BostonsF1nest I'll definitely check it out. Thanks man!!
Academia and the Press work to deliberately misinform you every day.
@@TheOutlawMan Thanks youtube guy
Morning Stumpfers!
This was such an interesting podcast. I would not have minded if it had gone on for an additional 3 hours...
Give this man a tenured professorship at a university. Extremely interesting. I was a platoon leader in Afghanistan in 2009, so I was captivated!
The american phrase: "...the 30.000 foot view to get a picture..." I hear often in podcasts was gladly not achieved here.
I really felt now in a 3.000 foot view and got great detail out of this interview. Higly interesting!
I lost it with the very first sentence of the advertisement 😂😂🤣
Really enjoyed this episode. Definitely watch it.
That was so interesting! I could listen to him more for sure!
This was a very well balanced podcast, i really enjoy the chemistry between the two.
He looks like Patton Oswalt that I can actually listen to
He's definitely a lot braver and tougher than Patton Oswald.
Thank you gentlemen for such a great episode!
Wesley, I read the Long War Journal before going over in 2006 and tried to keep up with what was going on over there after we came home in 2007. Prior to listening to this podcast and another one you did recently, it was very difficult to figure out what our strategy had been and how to make sense of it all. Thank you for giving me some much needed clarity that I have needed for a long time.
Andy, great interview and keep up the good work!
Fantastic episode!
Great interview as always and fascinating information. Cleared Hot always delivers #andy is a stud👌
Fantastic episode!! What a cool dude. Very bright, interesting and clearly has titanium balls. Amazing.
Awesome episode! I hope you'll get Chuck Pressburg as a guest sometime, speaking of AWG. They really don't get enough recognition for their efforts.
Just ordered your book
Great plug Andy
Been looking for some Kunar
Andy and Wes, thank your for such a great episode. Andy, is there any chance you could get Dan Kearney on the podcast? Restrepo, the documentary, was extremely impactful on me, helping me better understand the difficulties of what soldiers faced in Afghanistan. I would love to hear from Dan Kearney, how his life and the lives of his men evolved 13 years on.
Patton Oswalt!! I had no idea he was so prolific in his media engagements.
Really though, this gentleman was a pleasure to listen to. The exchange between the two of you was pretty good!
Awesome episode as per usual interesting POV of Iraq and Afghanistan
bought the book after hearing this
This is a good one. I'm wearing my cleared hot t shirt for this occasion
Super f***in interesting. That reporter communicates on a level I’ve rarely ever encountered.
I remember playing with the GI Joe aircraft carrier..... With He-Man at the helm and Mr potato Head looking on with a decapitated Barbie needing rescue who is tied up with the stretch Armstrong who is protected by Teddy ruxpin...lol
Awesome set up man
Nice!
I never had barbies or Teddy Ruxpin but I had a lot of toys. I loved G.I. Joe! And He-Man,The Real Ghostbusters and Thundercats,just to name a few! It's interesting,all the experts agree that toys are an important part of childhood development!
I have a lot of collectibles as an adult to this day.But I don't play with them,though! Ha! Ha! I treat the collectibles more like how someone collecting art would treat fine art.
@@JR-ju3kj that guy has the same name as my childhood best friend and while I don't remember doing this, it sounds like something we would have done. If so, the barbies were his sister's.
@@tpmc12It's interesting because that actually got me thinking about something.
I've heard some people make the argument that boys should play with dolls.The way I grew up,playing with dolls was just not something boys did,hence me not having any barbies.
But I've heard some people give some pretty reasonable and logical reasons for why both genders should play with dolls as children. Different people feel differently about it,which is to be expected.
With LEGO IED’s scattered throughout the house
Great guest Andy.
Thank you Sir , May I have another?
wow. what an amazing podcast. all of that info from memory.
Crazy I’ve been seeing the number 187 for over a week now. Not a superstitious person by any means, but what a coincidence. Great episode, one of the best!
Great informative episode .very interesting
Great guest Andy. I think you just started a mini run on Wesley's book.
You have to get Wesley back on to talk about the Brereton report and a have a Aussie SAS Trooper on too. Ben Roberts Smith, VC Recipient, is currently suing for defamation with the Australian Nine Media Corporation. He has a character reference from Brendan Nelson, Head of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, stating he is the most respected, admired and revered Australian soldier in over fifty years.
There is no one is Australia that will do that discussion justice without any biases.
The Victoria Cross is the equivalent to the US Medal of Honor.
I cycle through CHP, Vigilance Elite and MikeDrop….really enjoy the content and hope it continues for as long as you enjoy doing it.
Great Episode!!
Awesome podcast !
Glad I didn’t skip this for the Tilt one… dang, dude was a modern day Sean Flynn
Great interview.
I got lucky growing up next to AFBs. Constantly seeing military birds flying overhead for training. Atta boy to all the men and women in our military.
Great interview with a journalist. 👊🏼
I was skeptical but pleasantly surprised.
Very interesting shit!!! Another great podcast!
I joined the Marines in the summer of 2010. Hell of a time in my life.
I listen to the this at work great info to
Any idea what the microphone that andy uses is?
If I remember correctly, he once said that he uses the same mics that Joe Rogan uses which is the Shure SM7B mic.
That is correct. Great mics
@@ClearedHotPodcast stop reading comments Andy.
Make sure you’re connecting it to a preamp with phantom power and not straight into an audio interface, or that your interface has a preamp built in with phantom power
@@NYC98 Thanks for the reply Jacob!
@@ClearedHotPodcast Thanks Andy!
Great episode btw! All the best
outstanding!
This dude is FUCKING FASCINATING! Great podcast!
Man… now I have another book to read… dammit!
Great talk!
I remember all the medevacs coming into Jalabad one july morning in the summer of 2008. They were full of torn up 173rd paratroopers from the battle of Wanat.
Hey Andy, I love your podcast. I have a request, would you please try to get Rob Oneil on the podcast? Thanks Craig
I doubt it. I don’t think he’s very fond of Rob O’Neil
Patton Oswald's brother is fascinating!
This episode was fascinating. Would have loved more. Maybe Evan Wright. Though that would be good with a sorta-roundtable with Savage Actual given their history.
Great episode
This is badass
Great content
LOL, Andy's nerdgasm is hilarious
Andy:'We need to talk about something important.' Me:' Andy plz no-' Andy:' Shaving your balls.'
that shirt is dopeee
Blue and yellow short sleeve flannel, hell yeah! Go chargers!
(San Diego not LA)
I am holding out for the lawnmower 5.0 to shave my sac.
Wesley Morgan's book explains the reality of Afghanistan's Pech Valley factions the CIA and Military had to work with, even the Taliban, unbelievable. The military should put this book on the required reading list and drop the CRT craziness.
Um, you do know that CRT Mania is just a load of bullshit made up by Fox News & Elected Republicans using it thinking it will help them get re-elected?
There is a reason why Fox News is labeled ENTERTAINMENT officially ( read Court documents)…NOT NEWS!
@@Mandykiss4500 CRT is absolutely not "made up by FOX news". Even Generals like Mark Milley and a Navy Admiral said they were pushing it. Quit watching CNN.
hes smart guy i spoke to him give me my times in 02 and some photos great dude
Eggselent podcast
Even had the footlocker and a BAR for Joe , the big ones.
Very interesting
I grew up with the big GI Joes!! The best ones!
Me too man - I had the fuzzy-head g.I. Joe with the Gemini space capsule with the sliding ‘glass’ door.