Aug 2022

42m 51s

Full Auto Friday - Round 117

ANDY STUMPF

About this episode

Rapid Fire Q and A to finish off the week:

1. How can I show my friend who claims he is a "game time player" that he has no idea how to fight

2. I think that my dad is a pedophile

3. How to not get political in a politically charged environment

4. Nerves and fear before combat operations

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