What would you do in an active shooter situation? Following a recent tragedy in NYC, Jason, Gabe, and MDV discuss how to prepare for moments of crisis—mentally and physically. From trusting your gut to keeping your head on a swivel, this episode dives into the importance of situational awareness, training, and why capability matters.
They also explore the role of men in creating safer communities, the biological realities of size and strength, and why women need men who train hard and show up when it counts. Plus: the official TRAIN HARD burpee test is here (yes, MDV is calling everyone out), and Producer Liz drops a HOT TAKE on how women really feel when it comes to safety.
If you care about being prepared, being capable, and protecting the people you love—this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 Jason doesn’t know how to wear a hat
1:48 Tragedy in NYC: Active shooter situation
5:20 Situational awareness is more important than ever
9:00 Recommended books: The Gift of Fear and Left of Bang
11:20 How men and women experience danger differently
13:22 Teaching kids awareness and trusting your instincts
14:33 Don’t be afraid to be “rude” when your gut says something’s off
15:40 How proximity to danger shapes your response
18:50 “Women need good men”—and why that’s not controversial
23:15 Strength and size trump all else in dangerous moments
26:07 HOT TAKE from Liz: the woman’s POV
28:20 When men train hard, women feel safer
30:00 Why making eye contact with threats matters
32:08 Be the most capable guy in the room
33:20 The BURPEE TEST challenge: MDV vs. the world
44:30 Burpee test standards—let’s see it, Joe Rogan
46:18 Is nicotine performance-enhancing?
51:48 Very, very, very important news
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