Inspire change.

Mulligan Brothers

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Join Jordan Mulligan on his journey to Inspire Change through conversations with incredible guests, featuring Shi Heng Yi, DJ Shipley, Wim Hof, Billy Billingham, Ollie Ollerton, Garrain Jones, Jason Redman, Bill Beswick, Jay Morton, Tim Kennedy, The Stoltman Brothers, Inky Johnson, CT Fletcher & more. Let these stories be your spark of hope - now it's your turn to act and keep the fire alive.

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Thursday · 11 min
Delta Force Operator Explains the Real Difference Between Tier 1 Units | Tom Satterly (Most Replayed Moment)
Delta Force operator Tom Satterly explains the real difference between tier one special forces units in this most replayed moment, a segment viewers keep returning to from his full interview. In this popular clip, the Delta Force operator breaks down how elite tier one units approach close quarters battle, the split-second choreography of clearing a room, and why the enemy never gets a chance to make a decision once the door comes off. He lays out the hierarchy of special operations, from SEAL Team 6 and Delta at the tier one level, through Rangers and Green Berets at tier two, down to the conventional forces, and explains why so few operators ever reach the top. The conversation then turns inward. He describes a training culture with no schedule and no one telling you what to do, an organisation full of leaders driving themselves to be better every single day. He is honest about the cost of that mindset, the way you build yourself up physically whilst tearing yourself down mentally, and the reality of life after the unit, when the train you gave everything to keeps hauling down the tracks without you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Two-Time Mr. Olympia Explains How He Trains to Win | Derek Lunsford on the True Bodybuilding Physique, Mindset, & More
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Derek Lunsford, two-time Mr. Olympia, three-time Olympia champion and Arnold Classic bodybuilding champion, fourteen weeks out from the 2026 Mr. Olympia. Fresh off a historic 2025 season in which he became the first ever triple crown winner, taking the Arnold Classic, the Pittsburgh Pro and the Mr. Olympia title in a single calendar year, Derek opens up on what it takes to chase a back-to-back Olympia title and cement himself as the most dominant bodybuilder in the world. This conversation goes beyond the stage, as Derek reflects on being a 140-pound wrestler from a small Indiana coal-mining town who was told he was worthless and would never amount to anything, and how that pain became the fuel behind one of the most decorated careers in bodybuilding history. He speaks candidly about forgiveness, faith and the belief that carried him from labour jobs to the top of the sport. Jordan and Derek explore the psychology of staying hungry at the summit, the mental switch between ego and humility, the discipline and commitment most people are never willing to give, and the art of sculpting a physique where balance and symmetry matter as much as size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 35 min
The Ultimate Morning Routine - Special Forces Green Beret Explains Why He Starts His Day at 3:00 AM | Tu Lam
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Green Beret and Special Forces veteran Tu Lam, the man behind Ronin Tactics, for a rare look inside the daily practice that rebuilt him after war. Tu Lam walks through a five hour morning routine of meditation, breath work, grounding, cold plunges and fasted training, and explains how each piece calms the nervous system and clears the trauma the body holds on to. From a childhood that began as a refugee left for dead at three years old, to the special forces years, to the weight he carried home from the battlefield, Tu Lam opens up about the anger, the anxiety and the numbing that followed him for years. He describes the four year psychedelic journey through Ibogaine and DMT that cracked open memories his analytical mind could never reach, what it meant to face ego death and truly surrender, and how that journey ultimately led him to faith and to Christ. Whether you are drawn to the mindset of a special forces operator, the science of processing trauma, or the search for meaning after a life of chaos, Tu Lam offers a blueprint for surrendering the weight and starting each day with intention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 13 · 51 min
SEAL Team 6 Operator DJ Shipley Explains DEVGRU Selection, The 'Be A Pro' Mentality & More
Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavours with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/MULLIGAN In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Navy SEAL Team 6 (DEVGRU) Tier 1 operator DJ Shipley. DJ opens up about the creative side few people ever see, from writing rhyming roasts for the teams to the visceral pull of Ludovico Einaudi and the ready room ritual of playing the Last of the Mohicans score before going to work. From there the conversation turns to selection, where DJ describes the single most meaningful moment of his life, hearing his name called for the squadron he had wanted above all else, and the six months of purpose-built training that got him there. He lays out the philosophy that now drives him, the Be A Pro mentality, built on the idea that greatness is simply discipline and routine executed without compromise. He talks about the performance standards he created, why he still passes them despite what the job has taken from his body, and the reason everybody should do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 30 · 1 hr 34 min
Special Forces Operator: Green Beret Tu Lam Explains Joining the Military, Working with the CIA & More | Ronin Tactics
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Green Beret and Special Forces operator Tu Lam, founder of Ronin Tactics. Tu Lam opens up about escaping genocide in Vietnam as a refugee child, floating on a boat at three years old left for dead, and how that early survival forged the resilience that carried him through 23 years in the military. From the 82nd Airborne to Ranger School, Special Forces selection, the deployment in Okinawa, and eventually the top tier of army special operations working alongside the CIA, Tu Lam built a career at the tip of the spear. But the war came home with him. In this episode he speaks honestly about a decade of opioid addiction, the hate that made him proficient in combat but a horrible human being, a traumatic brain injury, suicidal thoughts, and the total loss of identity that hit when the uniform came off. This is also a story about climbing back out. Tu Lam breaks down the practical tools that rebuilt him, from journaling and tracking emotions to their root thoughts, to meditation, gratitude, meditations on death drawn from the Tibetan monks, and ultimately his surrender to faith and his walk with Jesus Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 26 · 57 min
The Mulligan Brothers Origin Story, The "Pink Loft" & DJ Shipley Documentary | Inspire Change Podcast
In this weeks episode, William takes over the hosting responsibilites and chats with Luke about how the Mulligan Brothers got started, the origins of the Pink Loft, the upcoming DJ Shipley documentary and much more. For William's livestreams every Wednesday 6PM BST: https://www.youtube.com/@Everydaystoic For the new channel, Mulligan Brothers Motivation: https://www.youtube.com/@MulliganBrothersMotivation If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 19 · 1 hr 6 min
Jordan Travels to Amsterdam with Johnny Chang, Talks About Faith & More! | Inspire Change Podcast
In this weeks episode, Jordan recaps an incredible trip with ex-gang member turned church pastor Johnny Chang, leading Jordan to reflect on his own opinions surrounding faith. If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 15 · 1 hr 39 min
CIA Contractor Mike Glover: Working With Delta Force, Passing Green Beret Selection & The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Mike Glover, former Special Forces Green Beret, former CIA contractor, and founder of Fieldcraft Survival, for a conversation on elite military training, Delta Force, survival psychology, faith, and the long road back to civilian life. Mike Glover takes us from a North Carolina childhood spent playing soldier to a five year journey earning the Green Beret, guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Solider as badge holder 470, and serving across nine combat rotations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He shares the reality of Robin Sage training, building host nation forces with the Iraqi Counterterrorism Force, standing up a counter terrorism programme in Libya the month after Benghazi, and the technical reconnaissance work he and Tu Lam carried out inside Delta Force, including a now declassified DARPA drone project that involved a vulture. This is also a deeply honest account of what comes after the uniform. Mike opens up about losing his identity in transition, the night he hit rock bottom alone on an air mattress, finding his way back through hot yoga, faith in Christ, and the medicine that helped him heal. He breaks down the 10-80-10 rule of survival psychology, his philosophy of operating the outdoors rather than just surviving it, and the three priorities every veteran should rebuild first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 8 · 2 hr 13 min
Special Forces Operator: Green Beret Tu Lam On Surviving Genocide, War & Finding Faith | Ronin Tactics
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Tu Lam, former Green Beret, CIA-trained operator, and CEO of Ronin Tactics, for a conversation about war, faith, and the long road to healing. A child refugee who escaped Vietnam and survived genocide before the age of seven, Tu Lam went on to serve 23 years in US Army Special Forces during the height of the global war on terrorism, becoming the inspiration behind a Call of Duty character and a recognised face in the tactical world. Behind the warrior image was a man living in silent suffering. In this deeply personal interview, Tu Lam opens up about the spiritual battle that woke him at three o'clock every morning, his journey through psychedelics and plant medicine to confront buried childhood trauma, and how surrendering to his faith in Jesus finally brought him peace. He shares the real meaning behind the Ronin name, the seven virtues of the Bushido code, hard lessons learned working alongside the British SAS and other elite units, and why he came to believe the enemy was never external. This is a story about awareness, forgiveness, and learning to be present. About carrying two swords, the physical and the spiritual, and finding the balance between them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 4 · 41 min
Niamh's First Podcast, Jordan's Insane Body Transformation & More! | Inspire Change Podcast
In this weeks episode, Niamh makes her first-appearance on the Inspire change podcast, and talks to Jordan about the recent shoot with Mike Glover and Tu Lam, Ibogaine experience and Jordan's incredible weight loss transformation. If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28 · 11 min
DEVGRU Operator Explains the Real Difference Between Different Countries Tier 1 Units | DJ Shipley - Most Replayed Moment
In this most replayed moment from Jordan's conversation with DJ Shipley, SEAL Team 6 operator DJ breaks down the mindset, culture and obsession that separates DEVGRU from every other fighting force on the planet. DJ explains why hard skills alone will never be enough without the right mindset, how elite operators learn to read teammates through body language alone in the chaos of a firefight, and why the men at the very top of Tier 1 units would pay to do the job rather than be paid for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25 · 1 hr 36 min
World Record Sniper: What It Takes to Pass Sniper School, Life After the Military, & More | Craig Harrison
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Craig Harrison, a former British military sniper renowned for holding the world record for the longest sniper shot in combat history. Craig takes us through his 23-year military career, starting from his strict upbringing and early days in the Household Cavalry, to his intense deployments across Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He vividly describes the immense pressure and meticulous skill required of a sniper, culminating in the extraordinary events in Helmand Province that led to his record-breaking engagement. The conversation then shifts to the profound personal cost of his service. Craig offers an incredibly raw and vulnerable look at his severe struggles with combat PTSD, the devastating impact of traumatic brain injuries resulting from IEDs, and his harrowing battle with suicidal thoughts. He speaks candidly about the difficult journey of navigating mental health challenges, the vital importance of seeking help, and the unwavering support of his wife, Tanya. Craig also shares how he found a new sense of purpose by founding the Maverick Survival School, a nature-based retreat dedicated to helping veterans open up, connect, and heal from their own traumas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21 · 3 hr 6 min
Jordan Gets Interviewed For The First Time | Inspire Change Podcast
This weeks episode sees Jordan switching roles from the interviewer to the interviewee, as he is joined by Jordan Stanton, a content creator creating an incredible movement around Heavyweight Runners, giving a community for in his words "the big boys" to finally feel comfortable, and more importantly train to dominate, in the long-distance running scene. The conversation goes deep, as Jordan Mulligan is asked about his humble beginnings, finally being "healed" and the origin story of the Mulligan Brothers. If you want to check out more content from Jordan Stanton, see the link below: https://www.instagram.com/jordan__stanton/ If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18 · 1 hr 9 min
Shi Heng Yi Explains How to Face Your Demons, the Dark Night of the Soul and the Art of Letting Go | Shaolin Master
In today's episode, we sit down for our final interview with Master Shi Heng Yi. This profound conversation brings his journey full circle, exploring the deep personal and spiritual transitions he has navigated over the past three years. Master Shi Heng Yi opens up about experiencing a highly challenging period of internal struggle. He discusses the difficult but necessary decision to step away from his established life at the temple in Germany to prioritise and support his family. This major life shift forced him to confront his attachments, dismantle his public identity, and deeply evaluate the philosophies that truly serve him. Throughout the episode, he reflects on the concepts of shedding old habits and stepping into a life of pure authenticity. He shares valuable insights on releasing the need for external validation, the paradox of finding true fulfilment through emptiness, and why the real essence of Shaolin lies in the mental teachings of Zen rather than just physical movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15 · 50 min
Eddie Gallagher vs USA Documentary & Men's Mental Health Month | Inspire Change Podcast
This week, Jordan is joined by William once again to discuss one of our biggest projects in the works, the Eddie Gallagher vs the United States of America Documentary. They give real insights into what it was like to work with Eddie and his family, the battle that is still going on and discuss men's mental health. If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11 · 4 hr 11 min
SEAL Team 6 Operator DJ Shipley: The Truth About DEVGRU Training, Balancing Family Life in Tier 1 Special Forces & More
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with retired Navy SEAL Team 6 Operator, DJ Shipley. DJ discusses his childhood obsession with skateboarding, transitioning into the Navy at 19 years old, and his eventual ascent to the elite Development Group. He provides a fascinating look into the culture of tier one operators, detailing the intense dedication required to master their craft. The discussion covers the extraordinary methods these teams use to achieve perfection, from executing completely silent compound breaches to utilising lucid dreaming for mental training. The conversation also explores the profound personal sacrifices required at that level of service. He reflects on the heavy toll his career took on his family life and the immense difficulty of balancing his duty with his role as a husband and father. Following DJ's interview, Jordan is joined by Patsy Shipley, for a deeply moving conversation about the realities of living with a tier one operator. Patsy shares her own journey from growing up in Spain and serving in the Navy, to the tragic loss of her first husband, Navy SEAL Danny Dietz, in 2005. She explains meeting DJ, and the immense challenges they faced as his career and traumatic brain injuries began to take a severe toll on his mental health. Patsy provides a raw and honest look at the darkest years of their marriage, and how his decision to seek alternative treatment in Mexico ultimately saved him and restored their relationship. Today, their marriage is stronger than ever, and Patsy discusses the profound global impact of DJ sharing their vulnerabilities to help others find hope and healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7 · 38 min
The Truth Behind Our First Feature-Length Documentary & Shooting with DJ Shipley | Inspire Change Podcast
This week, Jordan is joined by Luke to talk through a project that has been in the works for over 5 years, their first-ever feature length documentary with the Stoltman Brothers. They talk about lessons learned during the process, whether or not they would do it again (Luke's answer may surprise you) and end the episode with a behind-the-scenes insight into the upcoming documentary and interview with DJ Shipley. If you want to become a part of the Inspire change movement, you can pick up the "NOT A JOURNAL", merch & more at: www.mulliganbrothers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4 · 1 hr 12 min
The REALITY of War: Military Veterans Explain Their Experience | SAS, Navy SEALs, Force Recon & More
What is war really like for the people who have lived through it? In this episode of the Mulligan Brothers Interviews Podcast, military veterans from the Special Air Service, United States Navy SEALs, Force Recon, Gurkhas, and other elite units share firsthand stories of combat, survival, fear, sacrifice, and the true reality of life at war. From Iraq and Afghanistan to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi, these veterans talk about the moments that changed them forever. Ambushes, close calls, hostage situations, firefights, loss, and the harsh realization that even the most highly trained soldiers are never fully in control. This episode is not about glorifying war. It is about understanding the human cost behind it. The guests reflect on what it feels like to face death, how training takes over when everything goes wrong, and the role of faith, instinct, and mindset in survival. They also share how combat changes the way you see life, purpose, brotherhood, and service long after the battlefield is behind you. If you want a raw and honest look at war from the people who have stood inside it, this episode offers a rare window into the minds of elite military veterans. Topics include: • The reality of combat and war • SAS, Navy SEAL, Force Recon, and Gurkha experiences • Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Nairobi • Ambushes, firefights, and survival stories • Fear, pressure, and close calls in combat • Brotherhood, sacrifice, and military service • Faith, purpose, and life after war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 2 · 28 min
Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi: "The Silent Art of Sharing Wisdom" (Most Replayed Moment)
How do you share wisdom in a world that rarely slows down enough to hear it? In this unseen conversation, Shi Heng Yi reflects on the purpose of Shaolin Temple Europe, the discipline of practice, and the quiet responsibility of passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Filmed at Shaolin Temple Europe in Germany, this episode explores what the temple really represents. Not just martial arts, but a way of improving life, building awareness, creating discipline, and learning how to guide others once you’ve found stability within yourself. Master Shi Heng Yi explains why training continues through rain, cold, discomfort, and uncertainty, and why there is beauty in the harder parts of life. He also shares how Shaolin teachings apply far beyond fighting, through movement, meditation, mindfulness, recovery, balance, and everyday presence. This conversation is about practice over theory, experience over explanation, and the slow, patient work of becoming someone who can carry wisdom with responsibility. If you’re interested in Shaolin philosophy, discipline, mindfulness, martial arts, or personal growth, this episode offers a rare look inside the teachings and environment of Master Shi Heng Yi. Topics include: • Master Shi Heng Yi and Shaolin Temple Europe • The purpose of Shaolin teachings • Discipline, discomfort, and training in nature • Meditation, mindfulness, and martial arts • Why wisdom must be experienced, not just explained • Becoming the best version of yourself • The disciple path and passing knowledge forward • Finding beauty in hardship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 30 · 36 min
London Marathon, AI and Rebrand? | Inspire Change Podcast
Jordan and William Mulligan sit down to recap a busy week, including Jordan running the London Marathon, becoming an honourary member of the "Heavyweight Runners Club" and the big rebrand that is currently underway for the Mulligan Brothers network. If you do wish to support Sands, the charity Jordan and Niamh ran for during the London Marathon, here is the link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jordan-niamhmulligan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices