In this in-person episode, TMFK! and Hucky Bear sit down with Logan Brokaw and Mike Maynard—two longtime friends and veterans of the special operations community. What starts with sharp humor and shared memories turns into a raw, deeply personal conversation about survival, recovery, and brotherhood.

Logan shares the story of a catastrophic freefall accident that changed the trajectory of his life and career. Logan turned to alternative medicine—specifically Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT—as a last-ditch effort to reset his life.Mike, who witnessed the impact firsthand, brings his perspective on loyalty, trauma, and showing up when it matters most. Together, they unpack the physical, emotional, and mental toll of elite military service—and how the bonds formed in the most intense environments can carry someone through their darkest chapters.

This episode is about more than just the military—it’s about identity, resilience, and the quiet strength found in true friendship.

Sponsors:

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Standout Quotes:

“You just know. The second I hit the ground, I knew I broke my back.”
“That was the first time in my life I got tunnel vision from something someone said.”
“This is the only time in the Army I was just trying to chill... not better myself.”

👥 Guest Info

Logan Brokaw – Former 160th SOAR member and Special Mission Unit operator. Logan shares the intense story of a freefall training accident that left him with a spinal cord injury. His experience is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the strength found in community.

Mike Maynard – Former 160th SOAR member and Special Mission Unit operator. Mike brings a grounded, unfiltered perspective on service, loyalty, and what it means to show up for your teammates—especially when things go sideways.

Keywords: Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, psychedelic therapy, veteran healing, psychedelic healing, trauma recovery, special operations, PTSD, veteran mental health, post-traumatic growth, plant medicine, psychedelics for trauma, Ibogaine for PTSD, 5-MeO-DMT experience, elite military recovery, psychedelic-assisted therapy, freefall accident recovery, spinal cord injury, combat trauma healing, alternative medicine for veterans

AI Says There’s a 5% Chance It Ends Humanity—"Cool Cool Cool” What do brain health, AI collapse, and dolphin rides have in common? More than you'd think.

In this episode, TMFK and Hucky Bear start with working-from-home challenges and end up in a wild conversation about why your brain can’t multitask, how to actually improve mental clarity, and why artificial intelligence might be quietly plotting our extinction. They also somehow squeeze in dolphin encounters, Discovery Cove reviews, and the true origin of the word “poppycock.”

It's part neuroscience, part retirement planning, and part Seinfeld-style chaos — a show about nothing that ends up being about everything.

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Polestar Coffee

🔗 Resources & Mentions

• Center for BrainHealth – SMART Program

• Discovery Cove Orlando

• The Real Anthony Fauci – Audiobook

• Joe Rogan episode with Roman Yampolskiy (re: AI risk)

• Episode with Tim Thomas (breathwork & nervous system reset)

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💬 Standout Quotes

“Your brain’s not multitasking—it’s just bad at switching.”“Poppycock literally means soft poop. Enjoy your popcorn.”“AI says it’s not going to kill us… but also says there’s a 5% chance it will.”“I just want land, chickens, and to pet a dolphin before the machines take over.”

If you’re into brain health, mental clarity, or just listening to two dudes go full Seinfeld with real talk and dark humor, hit Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who still thinks multitasking works.

In this conversation, Tanner Yackley, founder of Remote Warrior, discusses the often-overlooked psychological toll of remote warfare and the complexities of Drone or RPA operations. He highlights the challenges faced by remote operators, including quality of life issues, the disconnect in military recognition, and the difficulties of transitioning to civilian life. Tanner shares his experiences as a former RPA operator and the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those in the remote warfare community. We discuss the unique pressures of making life-and-death decisions from a distance. Tanner highlights the moral injuries that arise from remote combat and the urgent need for better mental health support for veterans.

Resources and Links:

Remote Warrior LLC

On Killing Remotely: The Psychology of Killing with Drones

VA PTSD Checklist (PCL-5)

VA Vet Centers

Mental health YouTube resources -Nick O'Kelly

https://remotewarrior.carrd.co/ https://invisiblewarfare.carrd.co/
https://rwpanicpack.carrd.co/
https://rwsmarthome.carrd.co/

Sponsors:

Finance 4 vets-Nick O'Kelly

PoleStar CoffeeGuest Info:

Tanner Yackley is a former MQ-9 Reaper Sensor Operator and Instructor Evaluator who spent a decade supporting combat operations remotely for the U.S. Air Force. He is the founder of Remote Warrior™, a mission-driven organization advocating for the recognition and care of drone and remote warfare veterans. Through his work, Tanner is helping bring visibility, language, and healing to a community often overlooked in traditional definitions of combat service

Keywords

Remote Warfare, RPA, Psychological Impact, Military Service, Drone Operations, Mental Health, Combat Experience, Advocacy, Veterans, Air Force, fighter pilots, RPA, mental health, combat, moral injury, remote warfare, veteran support, PTSD, community, education