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Dropping Bombs

Merc Knights Play Real Call of Duty: $1K/Day

Dropping Bombs

Brad Lea

Business, Entrepreneurship

4.92.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Ever wondered what it's like to train like an elite soldier and actually get paid to do it? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Schulz and Matthew McCalla, the founders of Knights Division Tactical (KDT) — a high-level tactical training and private military contracting firm that's rewriting the rules of modern security. Based out of Sheridan, Wyoming, these guys are cultivating a new generation of ethical warriors. From ranch roots and rodeo grit to covert operations and cutting-edge threat prediction tech, this conversation is one hell of a ride.

We dive into how KDT went from an idea between two friends into a full-blown operation that trains and deploys elite contractors across the country. They reveal what it takes to make it in their world, how their faith and virtue-driven code sets them apart, and why their training doesn't just build operators—it builds men. Whether you're into tech, tactical training, or simply want to hear about some real-life Call of Duty action, you're going to love this one.

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

You guys are like, hey man, wouldn't it be cool if we could, you know, train a bunch of dude to be badasses?

0:04.6

We pay the most.

0:07.5

For sure.

0:08.2

Say my daughter's in Mexico and somehow she got nabbed.

0:13.1

Would I call you?

0:14.3

What I do have are a very particular set of skills.

0:18.2

So there's listeners that want to play a real call of duty.

0:20.9

Be dangerous.

0:22.2

Use violence.

0:23.2

Offend your family and country when it's necessary to.

0:26.3

You're not afraid of pain, are you?

0:29.6

No.

0:31.0

No.

0:31.6

If you choose to accept this, good luck, gentlemen.

0:37.8

What it is, Brad Lee, back again with another episode of dropping bombs.

0:43.7

Today in the studio, as always, I got a real treat for you.

0:46.8

But this time I got two, Tyson, Schultz, and Matthew McCalla.

0:51.1

Is it Macalla?

0:52.2

Macala.

0:52.9

Macala.

0:53.6

Macala.

0:58.5

Now, guys, these ain't your average people. They're basically almost like government contractors.

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