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  • The Trunk Tales Ep 8 | Ft Baker Leavitt

    The Trunk Tales Ep 8 | Ft Baker Leavitt
    2025/10/10
    Episode 8 of The Trunk Tales features entrepreneur, strategist, and veteran advocate Baker “Black Baker” Leavitt.Hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News) sit down with Baker to talk about his path from real estate to founding powerhouse brands like 2POOD, Kill Cliff, and his long-running role with Black Rifle Coffee Company as Director of Strategic Relations.Baker opens up about losing everything during the 2008 crash, rebuilding from scratch, lessons learned working with major corporations, the truth behind the Black Rifle “ActBlue” controversy, and how leadership, likability, and messaging shape everything from politics to business success.This episode dives deep into problem-solving at the executive level, strategic influence, and why common sense and calm voices still win in chaos.📍 Chapters00:00:00 – Cold Open & Pre-Show Conversation00:04:18 – Byron Donalds, Leadership, and Masculinity in Politics00:10:07 – Confrontation Culture & Social Media Clout-Chasing00:16:08 – Media Manipulation, Propaganda, and Bias00:20:21 – Baker’s Background & Early Career00:21:56 – Founding 2POOD and Kill Cliff00:22:25 – Joining Black Rifle Coffee Company00:23:35 – VoteForAmerica.org & Motivating Gun Owners to Vote00:27:37 – Corporate America’s Broken Problem Solving00:33:19 – Building Trust and Relationships with Black Rifle’s Leadership00:43:40 – The “ActBlue” Controversy Explained in Full00:54:03 – PR Lessons Learned & Owning the Narrative00:58:14 – Facts, Feelings, and the Modern Media Landscape01:00:19 – Likability, Messaging, and Human Nature01:02:15 – Choosing the Right Messenger01:03:34 – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts🎯 Guest LinksX: https://x.com/BakerBLeavitt🎁 500 Subscriber Giveaway!No purchase necessary. Rules and entry details:👉 https://thetrunktales.com/giveawayGiveaway Partners:American Lictor — https://lemacks.app/tttamericanlictorBuffalo Wool Co — https://lemacks.app/tttbuffaloronNick “Reaper33” Irving — https://lemacks.app/tttreaper33Mark Sibley — https://lemacks.app/tttwargateJunkyard Tactical — https://lemacks.app/tttjunkyardClaude’s BBQ — https://lemacks.app/tttclaudesbbq🔗 Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://thetrunktales.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrunkTalesSpotify: https://lemacks.app/tttspotifyX: https://lemacks.app/tttxSubstack: https://lemacks.app/tttsubstackPatreon: https://lemacks.app/tttpatreonRumble: https://lemacks.app/tttrumbleReddit: https://lemacks.app/tttredditFacebook: https://lemacks.app/tttfbInstagram: https://lemacks.app/tttigThreads: https://lemacks.app/tttthreadsTikTok: https://lemacks.app/ttttiktokBluesky: https://lemacks.app/tttbskyRSS: https://lemacks.app/tttrss👕 Official Merch Partner: https://lemacks.app/tttamericanlictor🎵 Music by: https://x.com/J_to_the_AY🎬 Produced by: https://lemacksmedia.comOur Other Show – He’s Wrong She’s RightYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HesWrongShesRightWebsite: https://heswrongshesright.comHosts:Andrew Lemacks — https://x.com/lemacksmediaGrimzy News — https://x.com/GrimzyIIx#TrunkTales #BakerLeavitt #BlackRifleCoffee #KillCliff #2POOD #Entrepreneurship #VeteranPodcast #BusinessLeadership #CrisisManagement #MediaStrategy #AndrewLemacks #Grimzy
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    1 時間 6 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 7 | Ft Junkyard Tactical

    The Trunk Tales Ep 7 | Ft Junkyard Tactical
    2025/10/03
    Episode 7 of The Trunk Tales features Larry Teakell, better known as Junkyard Tactical. Hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News) sit down with Larry to talk about his decorated career as a U.S. Army Combat Medic, the experiences that earned him the Bronze Star and Soldier’s Medal, his time training Iraqi medics and local police, and his life after service building knives and community under the Junkyard Tactical brand.Larry shares lessons learned in combat and in teaching, how trauma care knowledge saves lives, and how he forged a new purpose by literally forging knives from scrap metal and railroad spikes. This is a raw and inspiring look at a veteran turning battlefield experience into a legacy of training, craftsmanship, and giving back.📍 Chapters00:00:00 – Intro & Welcome00:06:43 – Bronze Star & Defining Moments00:10:20 – From Basic to Combat Medic00:16:16 – Training Iraqi Medics & Police Units00:23:00 – Stories & On-the-Ground Memories01:02:00 – Transitioning to Civilian Life01:18:31 – Building the First Forge01:23:02 – Knife Making with Scrap & Railroad Spikes01:26:30 – What Makes a Good Knife01:36:49 – Passing Knowledge Through the Forge01:47:33 – Raffles, Community, and Giving Back01:51:53 – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts🎯 Guest LinksJunkyard Tactical: https://lemacks.app/tttjunkyardX: https://x.com/Junkyardtactic🔗 Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://thetrunktales.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrunkTalesSpotify: https://lemacks.app/tttspotifyX: https://lemacks.app/tttxSubstack: https://lemacks.app/tttsubstackPatreon: https://lemacks.app/tttpatreonRumble: https://lemacks.app/tttrumbleReddit: https://lemacks.app/tttredditFacebook: https://lemacks.app/tttfbInstagram: https://lemacks.app/tttigThreads: https://lemacks.app/tttthreadsTikTok: https://lemacks.app/ttttiktokBluesky: https://lemacks.app/tttbskyRSS: https://lemacks.app/tttrss👕 Official Merch Partner: https://lemacks.app/tttamericanlictor🎵 Music by: https://x.com/J_to_the_AY🎬 Produced by: https://lemacksmedia.comOur other channels – He’s Wrong She’s RightYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HesWrongShesRightWebsite: https://heswrongshesright.comHosts: Andrew Lemacks: https://x.com/lemacksmedia | Grimzy News: https://x.com/GrimzyIIx#TrunkTales #JunkyardTactical #LarryTeakell #CombatMedic #BronzeStar #SoldiersMedal #Knifemaking #VeteranPodcast #MilitaryStories #AndrewLemacks #Grimzy
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    1 時間 55 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 6 | Ft The Lectern Guy

    The Trunk Tales Ep 6 | Ft The Lectern Guy
    2025/09/26
    Episode 6 of The Trunk Tales features Adam Johnson, better known as The Lectern Guy. Hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News) sit down with Adam to talk about his story, how he became a cultural figure, his new book, and the realities behind the viral moment that put him in the public eye.Adam opens up about personal lessons, political perspectives, the media circus, and how he’s turning a single defining event into a platform for writing, speaking, and reshaping narratives. This is an in-depth look at the man behind the headlines.📍 Chapters00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter00:06:24 – Who Is The Lectern Guy?00:11:18 – Becoming a Cultural Figure00:17:42 – Behind the Viral Moment00:23:51 – Media Reactions & Public Perception00:29:45 – The Reality vs. The Headlines00:35:32 – Writing the Book & Why Now00:42:16 – Lessons Learned Along the Way00:47:53 – Political Perspectives & Reflections00:54:27 – Handling Pressure & Staying Grounded01:01:11 – Humor, Humanity, and Rebuilding01:06:43 – Referencing He’s Wrong She’s Right Episode: https://youtu.be/peaGZ1-XbXU?si=bHsDwKZtHLN8L7RM01:13:22 – Turning Controversy into Purpose01:18:40 – Speaking & Storytelling Future01:25:05 – Wrap Up & Final Thoughts🎯 Guest LinksBook: https://lemacks.app/tttlecternX: https://x.com/lecternleader🔗 Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://thetrunktales.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrunkTalesSpotify: https://lemacks.app/tttspotifyX: https://lemacks.app/tttxSubstack: https://lemacks.app/tttsubstackPatreon: https://lemacks.app/tttpatreonRumble: https://lemacks.app/tttrumbleReddit: https://lemacks.app/tttredditFacebook: https://lemacks.app/tttfbInstagram: https://lemacks.app/tttigThreads: https://lemacks.app/tttthreadsTikTok: https://lemacks.app/ttttiktokBluesky: https://lemacks.app/tttbskyRSS: https://lemacks.app/tttrss👕 Official Merch Partner: https://lemacks.app/tttamericanlictor🎵 Music by: https://x.com/J_to_the_AY🎬 Produced by: https://lemacksmedia.comOur other channels – He’s Wrong She’s RightYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HesWrongShesRightWebsite: https://heswrongshesright.comHosts: Andrew Lemacks: https://x.com/lemacksmedia | Grimzy News: https://x.com/GrimzyIIx#TrunkTales #TheLecternGuy #AdamJohnson #BookLaunch #ViralMoment #Politics #Podcast #Storytelling #AndrewLemacks #Grimzy
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    2 時間 16 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 5 | Ft Mark Sibley

    The Trunk Tales Ep 5 | Ft Mark Sibley
    2025/09/19
    Episode 5 of The Trunk Tales features Mark Sibley, author and creator with Wargate Books. Hosts Andrew Lemacks (He’s Wrong She’s Right) and Grimzy (Grimzy News) dive into Mark’s creative journey, the craft of storytelling, publishing, worldbuilding, and how science fiction and fantasy connect with modern culture.Mark shares insights on writing, the challenges of building immersive worlds, the reality of publishing in today’s landscape, and what it means to tell stories that resonate. From book covers and trailers to the grind of finishing sequels, this episode goes deep into the process of being an author in a noisy world.📍 Chapters00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter00:06:16 – Book Covers & Trailers00:11:17 – Building Online Worlds00:15:45 – What a Process Looks Like (DDoS Attack Metaphor)00:21:44 – Global Interconnectedness & Ideas00:35:57 – Plugging Into the Creative World00:43:18 – Writing Books & Storytelling00:51:18 – Managing the Creative Process00:55:47 – Evolving Storytelling Techniques01:02:45 – Great Authors & Competition01:08:47 – Movies, Books, and Comedy Influences01:15:01 – Developing Worlds in Fiction01:20:05 – Sequels & Short Stories01:25:20 – Lessons from the Publishing World01:29:58 – Where the Books Began🎯 Guest LinksX: https://x.com/mnsibleyWargate Books: https://lemacks.app/tttwargate🔗 Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://thetrunktales.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrunkTalesSpotify: https://lemacks.app/tttspotifyX: https://lemacks.app/tttxSubstack: https://lemacks.app/tttsubstackPatreon: https://lemacks.app/tttpatreonRumble: https://lemacks.app/tttrumbleReddit: https://lemacks.app/tttredditFacebook: https://lemacks.app/tttfbInstagram: https://lemacks.app/tttigThreads: https://lemacks.app/tttthreadsTikTok: https://lemacks.app/ttttiktokBluesky: https://lemacks.app/tttbskyRSS: https://lemacks.app/tttrss👕 Official Merch Partner: https://lemacks.app/tttamericanlictor🎵 Music by: https://x.com/J_to_the_AY🎬 Produced by: https://lemacksmedia.comOur other channels – He’s Wrong She’s RightYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HesWrongShesRightWebsite: https://heswrongshesright.comHosts: Andrew Lemacks: https://x.com/lemacksmedia | Grimzy News: https://x.com/GrimzyIIx#TrunkTales #MarkSibley #WargateBooks #Author #Writing #Storytelling #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Publishing #Podcast #AndrewLemacks #Grimzy
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    2 時間 3 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 4 | Ft NotZ3Music

    The Trunk Tales Ep 4 | Ft NotZ3Music
    2025/09/12

    Episode 4 of The Trunk Tales features NotZ3Music, an artist and storyteller sharing his independent grind, creative journey, and experiences in the music industry. With Andrew Lemacks and Grimzy, he covers fabricated stories, public perception, street perspectives, authenticity, and lessons on building something real while navigating the chaos.

    📍 Chapters
    00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter
    00:06:14 – Meet NotZ3Music on X
    00:12:50 – Story Time & Background
    00:15:44 – Fabricated Stories & Industry Lessons
    00:24:17 – Fake Story Controversies
    00:29:57 – Industry Lies & Misrepresentation
    00:33:07 – Truth vs. Narrative
    00:45:47 – Confrontations & Conflict
    00:50:51 – Beats, Clashes & Industry Beef
    01:05:15 – Encounters & Authenticity
    01:16:33 – Gang Unit & Street Perspective
    01:19:31 – Lessons About People
    01:23:36 – Building the Journey
    01:26:39 – Living the Life
    01:31:59 – Losing Everything & Starting Over

    🎯 Guest Link: x.com/NotZ3Music (X)

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    #TrunkTales #NotZ3Music #MusicIndustry #IndependentArtist #Podcast #HipHop #Storytelling #Survival
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    2 時間 2 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 3 | Ft Bx_on_X

    The Trunk Tales Ep 3 | Ft Bx_on_X
    2025/09/12

    Episode 3 of The Trunk Tales features Bx_on_X—writer, and outspoken voice on Substack. Hosts Andrew Lemacks and Grimzy explore his path from military service to writing, politics, family lessons, scams, and personal safety. Bx opens up about vindicating life moments, mental health, and why pushing truth into the mainstream has become his mission.

    📍 Chapters
    00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter
    00:08:08 – Politics & Early Perspectives
    00:10:37 – Family Threats & Hard Realities
    00:14:56 – Vindicating Life Moments
    00:21:37 – Exclusive Access & Permission Issues
    00:27:56 – Breaking Down Core Truths
    00:31:52 – Family Safety & Vulnerability
    00:35:02 – Lessons from Grandpa & Scams
    00:42:46 – Mission to Reach the Mainstream
    00:48:35 – Getting Started in Politics
    00:50:38 – The Pull of Political Commentary
    00:53:53 – Mental Health Awareness
    00:58:42 – Army Veteran Experiences
    01:01:08 – Looking Ahead & Future Challenges
    01:03:55 – Personal Safety & Mental Health

    🎯 Guest Links
    Substack: https://bxwrites.substack.com/p/764-warning-signs?r=25shzi
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5214018?e9s=src_v1_cbl
    X: https://x.com/bx_on_x

    🔗 thetrunktales.com | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | Patreon | Substack | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | Reddit | Bluesky | RSS

    #TrunkTales #Bx_on_X #Veterans #Politics #Substack #MentalHealth #PersonalSafety #Podcast
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    1 時間 26 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 2 | Ft Chuck Ritter

    The Trunk Tales Ep 2 | Ft Chuck Ritter
    2025/09/12

    The Trunk Tales Ep 2 features Chuck Ritter, retired Green Beret and decorated combat veteran. Chuck opens up to Andrew Lemacks and Grimzy about his Special Forces career, injuries, close calls, and what it means to lead men in combat. He shares powerful lessons on recovery, writing, exposing corruption, and building his next mission through media.

    📍 Chapters00:00:00 – Intro & Opening Banter
    00:10:20 – Helping a Fellow Soldier00:23:57 – Machine Gun Team Experience00:28:51 – Saving the Wounded Under Fire00:34:44 – Combat Experience Reflections00:43:10 – Close Calls in Combat00:50:11 – Preparing for Afghanistan Deployment00:54:53 – Life in Combat Arms01:01:15 – Arrival in Afghanistan01:06:09 – Writing Books & Sharing Stories01:11:56 – Losing Teammates & Leadership Challenges01:18:00 – Bounding Under Fire01:26:31 – Returning to the Team01:32:21 – Corruption & Unethical Actions Exposed01:43:03 – Podcasting & Continuing the Mission

    🎯 Guest Links: chuckritter.com | @Chuck_Ritter92

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    #TrunkTales #ChuckRitter #GreenBeret #SpecialForces #Veterans #CombatStories #MilitaryPodcast #GWOT
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    2 時間 25 分
  • The Trunk Tales Ep 1 | Ft Reaper 33 Nick Irving

    The Trunk Tales Ep 1 | Ft Reaper 33 Nick Irving
    2025/09/12

    The debut of The Trunk Tales features Nick Irving (Reaper33)—Army Ranger sniper, bestselling author, and media figure. Hosts Andrew Lemacks and Grimzy take listeners through his sniper career, the weight of being “The Reaper,” his books, combat lessons, moonshine stories, and some hilarious Tim Kennedy banter.

    Nick shares candid reflections about Ranger life, weapons testing, politics, adapting on the battlefield, and what it means to face good vs. evil. The conversation blends raw honesty with humor and shows how he transitioned into writing, media, and content creation.

    📍 Chapters
    00:01:26 – Intro & Opening Banter
    00:04:07 – Weapons & Gear talk
    00:07:35 – Politics & Reading People
    00:10:06 – Tim Kennedy Stories
    00:10:17 – Writing The Reaper and Nick’s books
    00:10:58 – Combat Reflections & Lessons Learned
    00:13:30 – Ranger Life & Sniper Career
    00:22:15 – Veteran Perspectives & Life After Service
    00:30:42 – Adapting on the Battlefield
    00:42:09 – Humor & Raw Banter
    00:55:33 – The Weight of the Reaper Legacy
    01:10:48 – Transitions Beyond the Uniform
    01:28:03 – Moonshine Stories from the Field
    01:37:58 – Good vs. Evil Reflections
    01:50:00 – Content Creation & Life After Combat

    🎯 Guest Links: @OfficialReaper33 (YouTube) | @IrvingNick33 (X)

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    #TrunkTales #NickIrving #Reaper33 #Veterans #Sniper #MilitaryStories #TimKennedy #Podcast
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    1 時間 53 分