Cleared Hot Episode 166 - Sean "Buck" Rogers
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
- Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family, and later achieved the title of Green Beret.
After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. Since then starting the FNG Academy, Podcast and writing his memoir. De Oppresso Liber!
Fun day thanks for the support everyone!
Love ya brother you mightve known my uncle he was a warrant bad sob
Fuckin A Buck, respect the grind💯👍🏽
Outstanding and powerful podcast ! Thank you
“Get ya pull!” -Dimebag
My middle name is Buck. I’m not super fond of that name either.
0:00 - Audible ad
2:20 - Omax ad
4:22 - Helix Sleep ad
6:17 - BetterHelp ad
8:11 - Sean Rogers introduction
9:08 - Podcast starts
9:28 - Don't call him Buck
9:57 - Special Forces, SEALs, and notoriety
11:50 - Why he got the nickname Buck
12:35 - Treatment as the "new guy", testing character, and gnarly poops
14:50 - Why he got the nickname Buck cont.
15:49 - Getting a nickname in the military
16:49 - Comparing ranks between the Navy and Army
19:16 - Sean's recruitment process
23:19 - Army cook school (how long, what you do, etc.)
28:16 - Gene LeBell made Steven Seagall sh*t his pants
29:55 - Sean's career after cook school
31:10 - The physical characteristics of SF guys/SEALs
32:00 - Spoiler alert: You run a lot in training
33:58 - Downed Pilot exercise
36:29 - Training sucks harder when someone's shadowing to write a book
39:45 - Watching a student fail or suffer a medical issue as an instructor
40:24 - Being acknowledged meant everything to Sean
41:50 - Sean's injury and recovery process
43:07 - How Sean got out of being a cook after failing Ranger school
49:17 - Sean enjoyed his deployment doing PSD in Afganistan
51:35 - Where in Afganistan was Sean
52:45 - The National Guard photo and a soldier's viewpoint of getting rest and recovery
56:45 - Sean had a blast on deployment
59:03 - Sean didn't go back to Ranger school and went to SF school instead
59:34 - Changes in selection (changing schedules, women going through training, etc.)
1:02:05 - What is the pipeline for SF?
1:03:40 - Small unit tactics and the importance of the basics
1:05:03 - The emphasis on training in the fundamentals
1:06:31 - Andy wasn't the best in his first training evolutions
1:07:19 - Sean's first deployment as part of SF
1:09:22 - A mysterious man (Jason Bourne) mooched rounds off Sean
1:11:20 - Sean's terrible combat story from his first deployment (almost blew his leg off)
1:17:50 - Sean suffered from some trauma due to his mistake
1:20:05 - Things started working after Sean's mistake
1:22:18 - EOD deserves respect
1:22:35 - How did the rest of Sean's deployment go
1:25:22 - Why Sean quit the military
1:27:19 - What happened to the problematic guy that made Sean want to quit?
1:28:31 - "Chasing the dragon"
1:29:49 - A poorly-made combat decision during Sean's deployment (combat story)
1:36:33 - Don't ignore technological advantages in combat
1:37:30 - Sean's leadership reminded him of his childhood conditions
1:38:55 - The power someone in leadership can have, either positive or negative
1:40:02 - Sean's life after his deployment
1:43:21 - Sean's experience as a LEO
1:44:54 - Was the George Floyd issue a race-related issue or a burnout/PTSD issue?
1:48:29 - How to help officers' mental health
1:50:31 - DID YOU JUST ASSUME MY SEXUAL ORIENTATION
1:50:50 - The definition(s) of racism, Sean's lack of experience with racism, and having conversations about it
1:54:22 - The weaponization of the word "racist" and genuinely seeking experience rather than conflict
1:56:45 - Empathizing with those who suffered from racism even if you haven't ever experienced it
1:57:47 - Sean was serving as a LEO during the George Floyd protests and how riots hijacked the movement
1:59:49 - Were protestors and rioters separate groups and shady individuals prepping for riots at night
2:01:41 - How tied were Sean's hands during riots at night?
2:03:06 - Why Sean left the force and mistrust between police and their leadership
2:04:52 - What did rioters want and where did they come from?
2:07:40 - The Capitol rioters and protestors
2:11:00 - The future of law enforcement's relationship with the public
2:13:35 - The hardships of seeing child abuse as a LEO, particularly for Sean
2:16:40 - When did Sean's childhood trauma start with his mom?
2:18:00 - Sean's experience with one of his mother's boyfriends
2:19:35 - Sean realized at 8-years-old that he was becoming a different person
2:20:22 - Sean's childhood traumas cont. (mom drove the car into the house, mother being beaten, boyfriends, etc.)
2:24:12 - How Sean left his mother for his dad
2:30:43 - Sean had to leave his sister back when he left
2:31:24 - Sean's lack of contact between his family members
2:33:23 - How has Sean processed and grew through his life of struggles?
2:36:20 - Therapy, PTSD, personal growth, and victimhood
2:43:23 - Sean is raising his children to have no excuses
2:45:05 - Has Sean forgiven his parents, or can he ever forgive them?
2:48:33 - "...people are an amalgamation of their experiences..."
2:51:23 - Seeking external validation
2:53:13 - What's Sean got next in his life?
2:54:08 - Sean's close friends' reviews of his book
2:55:00 - Sean started a UA-cam channel
2:56:26 - Sean's personal goal or dream
2:57:30 - How to find and support Sean
2:58:44 - How many fat Green Berets are there?
3:00:53 - Outtro and how to spread Cleared Hot like America does democracy
Figured out my comments were being deleted because YT doesn't like links in the comments, so no more links to the advertisement sponsors. Totally wasn't Andy's fault. Hope everyone has a great week!
PS: Who wins a fight between Jocko armed with dildo nunchucks vs Mike Glover armed with a fleshlight on the end of a PVC pipe? GO!
Morning big mike
Lil Hero
Well, I guess Andy doesn't hate you anymore. Ty Michael
@@jordanjansco2611 Twas good ol' UA-cam's fault. No fault on Andy.
@@migolio youre back in action!!
Sean is a shining example of a good person. The fact that, despite his background, he became such a well-rounded and level-headed person is an incredible testament to his character.
Fantastic episode. Far and away my favorite podcast right now.
He's a legend.
Outstanding conversation. Sean talking about his childhood was like reliving mine. It's incredibly important to hear other men reveal their vulnerabilities/experiences because we, as men, are typically just told to "man up.' This podcast provides an incredible service.
🙏
@@georgiamade892 yeyydyyrdddydo
I 💯% agree.
Probably the best Cleared Hot episode to date, and I've been listening since the beginning
agreed.
Agreed
Chadd Wright was a good one as well
What I learned in the military "Never stand, when you can sit. Never sit, when you can lay down and never stay awake, when you can sleep, because you never know when you you will get another chance!"
FACTS🔥🔥
Not a combat vet just a peacetime vet but during my first itx I was a comm contact guy. We would go find the last known of a platoon or whatever if we don’t get radio checks and fix their shit. I ended up staying up for 3 days straight and was forced to go to sleep by a Cpl from another platoon. So yes you sleep when you can!
Don't forget to eat whenever you can, every time food is available.
One of the first things I would tell new guys as Section Leader.
Hurry up so we can wait, smoke em if you got em
De Oppresso Liber - “To free the oppressed.” Sean Rogers has lived the life of “the oppressed” & has freed himself. Now, he’s continuing to move forward by helping others. Well done!! I’ve just ordered your book. Thank you, Andy, for another terrific podcast. I pray each of you stay healthy, happy, & safe. :-)
Thank you, Andy! And Sean! What a way to start a Monday!
"You can't be a victim when no one gives a sh**." Sean "Buck" Rogers, January 2021.
When it starts with a pull off a whiskey bottle like that, you know its gonna be a good one 🇺🇸
Murica!
Now thats a Monday mornin!
I had to replay it! Was like "Is that iced tea??? No it IS whiskey!" holy shit...
Amen to that
Looks like a bottle of High West. Good shit
I'm not a super emotional guy, but watching this made me feel things I haven't in a long time. Thank you to both of you. A very powerful podcast!
Crazy subbed to Buck like 3 months age when he had 1-2k subs he’s killing it now congrats
same here, i knew he'd blow up tho he's well spoken and interesting
He seems so comfortable with Andy, I’m glad knowing by him talking about these past issues are helping him!
Damn, 3 hours and I didn't want the conversation to end. Powerful and entertaining.
From a Aussie fella, Just want to say buck Rogers beers n breakdown brought me here. And this really hit home for me and few different topics. I have been enjoying beers and breakdown and started watching more of your academy stuff which I think is super awesome keep up the good work mate. I been sprucing your content to my friends and yea. Nice work. Really enjoying these podcasts. You both talk alot logic and common sense. Thankyou
Wow I thought I was the only person that had to deal with this kind of stuff and seeing podcast like this really puts my life in perspective. I just wish I had heard these stories earlier in life because hearing them helps. Thanks Andy for providing the platform and thanks Sean for being willing to talk about the bad shit in your childhood.
I’m so sorry you had to endure that. You are your own hero to have survived such things. You have my compassion.
Thank you for the acronym translation for us civilians. Much appreciated.
So refreshing to see someone smash "the cycle" and get out a shit upbringing. Keep em coming Andy and keep it going Sean.
As I am not a native english speaker (yes, you have a French audience in case you din't know), I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to listen to you both discussing all these topics. "Buck" seems to be an awesome dude, and what he went through is really tough. Big respect to both of you, big respect for sharing these thoughts and stories, for your honesty and your sense of humor.
Regards
Hands down one of the best conversations I've heard in my life.
This is one of the most powerful and insightful podcast interviews that I have ever watched. Andy has a an innate ability to connect with those that he interviews and draw out the essence of what makes them who they are thru their experiences. I Love Sean's brutal honesty and ability to take a critical look at his own mistakes as well as his personal growth. IMO that says a LOT about his humility and character.
Book purchased before I was even done watching this. Thank you both for the amazing discussion.
Alot of us found that sense of belonging, brotherhood, discipline, guidance, etc... in the military. it was the best thing I could have done to support my family as best as I could. Whatever you do in the military, thank you for your service. Persevere and Prosper!!
“He was all eggs in the basket with that maneuver” is my new favorite saying.
Love listening to Sean. I could not turn it off. Andy was spot on with his interview skills. Get the whisky ready this episode delivers!
One of the best if not the best podcasts I have ever heard. I thought I had it tough as a kid but Sean’s story puts shit into perspective.
One thing you gotta love is when a dude come one who was a former green beret and cop and first thing Andy want to know everything about is his time as a cook in the army
INCREDIBLE pod cast!!!! LOVED this one!!! So honest, so vulnerable, fantastic!! You guys being able to have these difficult conversations and making it "ok" to do SO.....soooo many people you're touching!!!!
One of the best I've listened to so far. Dudes had me laughing several times.
Blessed be this day,
when great men came together.
By far the most accurate, sensitive, honest description of psychological challenges law enforcement officers face on a daily basis that I have watched thus far. Mental health counseling is an issue you guys poignantly stated is largely ignored by almost everyone concerning law enforcement. Thanks to both of you, and Sean, goddammit, thanks for pouring your heart out bro! Andy, absolutely on point, riveting interview.
Wow, that’s a lot of stuff in this pod cast. Very brave of Sean to expose hisself and his past. It takes a lot to unload this stuff to the world. Great job guys. Keep it up.
This is by far the best podcast I've watched in a long time.......
Highly recommended
Andy and Sean, thank you so much for taking the time and sharing this powerful story. So many of Seans life rings so close to home for my own childhood. I am looking forward to picking up the book and reading it. Thank you again
As a non service member but someone who looks up to guys like yall and anyone who has ever served I really enjoyed this podcast and I have watched this a few times now and I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you guys for what you did and what your brothers continues to do.
Andy this was great. Sean is a Badass dude. You can tell he’s a savage who tames his beast and is a great person. Thank you for this one.
Amazing story!!! As a mom My heart hurts for his childhood. So thankful he rose above and came out the other side. Thanks for sharing and setting an example to others. And a great example of how people should come together to make positive change God bless.
I left my department for similar reasons Buck mentioned. 1,000 word resignation letter. I drove away after the exit interview in tears. Didn't want to leave them, they left me.
I LOVE THESE PODS! Sean "Buck" Rogers was a great guest!
Doooooooood. I just saw this. Now my day just got better. Can’t wait to hear this one! I love BOTH these guys. Role models, bad asses, solid solid guys, and heroes both.
OUTSTANDING INTERVIEW and a great person Sean Rogers.
Man, hearing how he grew up reminds me of my own past. Growing up in an abusive household with a psychotic older brother who used to beat the shit out of me every day while my family watched and did nothing. Arguing, yelling, screaming, fighting, drug use, cops and crime every single day. I know pretty much know exactly what he's been through. I'm glad it got better for you, man. You're a really strong guy. This was an extremely good podcast.
Sean's story and life is inspiring. Everyone should hear it. What an incredible human being.
Sorry you had to go through that as a kid Sean. I keep commenting because different parts make me have a different reaction. I had a fucked up childhood as well and don’t wish that on anyone. Glad that you turned out the way you did brother. Much love, semper fi
Hearing the stories from different operators are awesome. But hearing real world talk from this hero in this podcast is remarkable
Sean; I hope you will go see a good therapist; I did and it changed by life. Smartest thing I ever did. I found out that while my parents were wrong, they had their problems too, AND KNOWING ALL THAT didn’t change the fact that only I could fix ME. You’ve done well - keep going!
Probably tied for 1st as the most powerful podcast you’ve done Andy. ( The bullying lady is the other one) Sean, you are an awesome human being sir. Thank you for your military and police service and Keep Hammering!!
This is my favorite guest so far. I can relate with a lot of it. A lot of the same demons if you will. Much respect.
3 am thought I was going to be able to sleep, then you discover a real conversation. Thank you for your service.
is there anything better than a Monday drop when Monday is Mondaying you harder than usual Monday's?
Hard times make strong men, and that is a strong man. Very inspiring.
Sean: Describes his bad leader experience on Andy's podcast.
Jocko: *Breathes heavily*
You forgot the extended silence. Hahahaha
@@mister.karate sorry i dont really get the joke, is jocko a bad leader or some incident he did that sparked this? If so what incident?
@@michaelt1931 Oh, no man Aman Singh's joke was just playing on the fact that Jocko tends to take deep breaths when discussing a heavy topic on his podcasts.
And my response is also because Jocko's podcasts have a lot of short pauses. Like several seconds of silence... and breathing 🤣
You'll get it if you watch his podcasts. Haha
And Jocko loves to talk about leadership of course
Ownership has entered the chat.
Rewatched this podcast you guys are being role models for so many people just by sharing your experience and your resilience its inspiring man thank you
This podcast gave me so many laughs throughout. Andy, we’re all fortunate that you have taken the bull by the horns to do podcasting. You two are great humans, as are all your guests! 💪
I love this guy…. One of my favorite podcasts, ever.
Powerful story. Ill be getting his book.
Hell yeah .. two respected operators on the same POD. Happy Monday!
Andy:PLEASE tell me you went in as a cook
Sean:I did
Andy:YESSSSSSSS!!!😂😂😂
That got me 😂
I really appreciate this mature and intellectual discussion.
Mad respect! Everyone I know was mad they slept on concrete not that they were sleeping.
Yeah I think they aren’t looking at it like that because that’s actually a nice sleeping arrangement compared to what they got overseas lol. People don’t think about that part
One of the best Cleared Hot podcasts, ever.
It's channels like these and people like Andy and Sean and Jocko that are literally saving men's lives. It's nice to hear men talk about stuff that is REAL.
Sean's book drops February 23rd and I will be ordering my copy.
One of the best episodes to date.
Very powerful, kudos for having the courage to share 😊
Out of all the guests you've had. I identify with Sean the most as fas as our childhoods go. Awesome dude and mad props for turning that frown upside down.
As a school psychologist in a large urban district I can relate to your story and specifically your childhood. Thank you for sharing your story sir!
Man I'm stoked for this one! Been watching Buck on his channel FNG for a while and look forward to his story!
Really enjoy listening to both of you. Appreciate Sean telling his story and Andy for having him on.
2:48:25 Andy's reaction at this point plus the following "Fuck, man." is pretty much how I felt the entire podcast.
This guy had it tough. Best question of the whole interview, "Are you doing that on your own or do you have outside help?" Then see the reaction to that answer... Yeah that is exactly how I felt. I hope it all works out the best. IMHO First step is putting your hat on straight. ;) Just saying. Thanks for having him on.
I was having the same question when he asked it
This has to be one of the best podcast I've ever heard thank you you guys are two of the coolest things that ever lived.
What an episode!!! Andy has become the all around military podcast.... love jocko n min immensely but Andy is just a great fun dude 🇺🇸
Great podcast. Good man. People like this make our country's better.
“Why don’t you tell me about it” is 100% my favorite thing to say to Commissioned bois
self talk, your mind and your will is everything a lot of you will not make it. These dudes undersand it. great job
Man this dude has such a similar story of abuse. I was going to join the military at 18 years old. Cut my toe off with a lawnmower and had to go through a year of physical therapy to learn to walk again. Thankfully my life has really turned around since then. Thanks for sharing, even if it wrenched my gut to listen to those parts
Buck is a solid, genuine American. Great story and great interview. Happy to see him succeed.
Dude. My feelings or lack there of, for my mother, mirrors yours exactly. There is a black void where she should be.
One of the few channels I actually watch the 3 minute double ads to support
I thought people were outraged that the soldiers were sleeping in a garage. Not that they were lazy but thats the enviroment they were forced to sleep in.
Agreed.
"honesty is a veil of protection" the truth will set you free! amen bro!
After all that he has gone through, I now realize that my excuses are just stupid.
Self analysis...... Respect Bro! I totally agree with you!!!
What a sweet human being. I wish mr. Sean Rogers all the best in his life.
28:17
Oh my god 🤣 how happy was Andy when Steven Seagal got brought up 🤣🤣🤣
I feel like Sean watches the podcast
Wonderful episode. It's really something to hear about how someone navigates the ups and downs of the human experience. Definitely appreciate hearing this conversation.
"9mm Vest, Pistol and a grenade launcher with no ammo..." I have so many questions for that guy...
he forgot the infinite ammo cheat so he had to borrow the 40mm
Ground Branch is my bet. Can't fire his AK because SF might accidentally smoke him...
Your guests are always interesting and have great stories. Thank you for your efforts and time Andy!
I tune in to the cleared hot podcast for my daily dose of sarcasm
Andy, keep this going. Great pod cast, love your sense of humor, and your thoughtfulness in the way you interview folks.
1:19:40 - this hit so close to home man. When I got to work with ODAs down range (I was infantry), I was on the Mk-47 one fire fight and I was SO not paying attention (it was my first fire fight and my head was everywhere) and I was returning fire with my weapon system, fired some 40mm at this house we were getting shot at from, didnt notice the little stick trees in my line of fire and ALSO didnt notice our Echo took a few ALP with him to move across the field and flank the house. My rounds were hitting the stick trees and all of them just exploding right over the echos head. thankfully, him and the ALP guys were totally fine - to this day thinks it was an RPG that was fired at him (if youre reading this bro - sorry you found out this way hahahaha) and man, for weeks it ran through my head over and over and over that I seriously made a big fucking mistake. I did eventually own up to my own mistake and just learned from it and it made me a better soldier but I totally see where that mindset comes from. it sucks
I’d gladly buy this man a beer and talk about life randomly in a bar somewhere. I truly enjoyed hearing him speak. He’s humble and honest. I could learn a lot from him.
LOL “you’re talking about a non garage setting?”
Truly an amazing convo. Wont go into details, he had it worse by far but I know where he's coming from. I pray the peace of God finds you brother.
Wheelbarrow? I always thought the E.O.D. people rode their gigantic balls to the battle space like Randy Marsh.
Incredible story of resilience! Thanks for sharing your success at life and overcoming!
Fuckkkk yessss been waiting on this since I’ve heard the rumor, finna go into work as well so that’s even more of a bet
What a phenomenal podcast! Felt like I was right there with em! 👊🏽
8:09 guest introduction
Come in clutch when nguyen ain't around
Great and wonderfully unedited conversation with Rogers. Thanks for having him on. I wish to entreat you that there are other men n even gals with great stories of war that are paratroopers, cooks, nurse’s, doctors, all walks of life; just sayin’. I like, very much that you’re steering your listeners towards bettering one’s mental health. We all need that. I’m a counselor and I see a counselor, so there. Take care, ~castle
Hey Andy, hope you’re well. I know Jocko has done it five or six times, but I think you interviewing John Stryker Meyer (AKA Tilt) would be amazing if you haven’t thought about it.
Brothers, now that was an outstanding podcast! That was an eye opener and hit home. Three hours of straight knowledge. I’ll ordering that book today!Brotherhood Strong💪🏻
At 41:00 oh man. I teared up. Keeping it real.