What happens when the institution you’ve dedicated two decades of your life to turns its back on you?

Today Aaron Hale sits down with retired Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who opens up about his shocking trial, wrongful imprisonment, and ultimate redemption. From being accused of war crimes and locked in a cell to rediscovering his faith and purpose, Eddie shares how experiencing the unimaginable revealed what truly matters.

He reveals how his wife Andrea’s relentless advocacy helped change the course of his case, why he started the Pipe Hitter Foundation to defend others like him, and how he’s using his platform now to train, teach, and lead by example.

If you’ve ever faced betrayal, loss, or injustice—this episode will remind you that even in your darkest moments, pain can serve a higher purpose.

0:00 Intro

0:34 The Case Begins

2:54 Stillness, Injury, and Faith

5:11 Writing “Man in the Arena”

9:20 Guilty Until Proven Innocent

13:34 The NCIS Agenda

17:26 The Raid

21:10 The “Sewing Circle”

25:02 The Hidden Video

27:28 Corrupt Lawyers & A Broken System

34:32 Founding Pipe Hitter Foundation

37:22 Andrea Gallagher Fights Back

40:37 Trump Steps In

44:27 Be-ers vs. Doers

50:41 Faith Behind Bars

55:30 Strength in Family

59:16 Life After the SEALs

1:05:32 Countdown to Impact

Resources Mentioned:

📚 Man in the Arena by Eddie Gallagher 📚 Fearless by Eric Blehm 📚 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 📚 The Bible

Connect with Eddie Gallagher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddie_gallagher/ Pipe Hitter Foundation: https://pipehitterfoundation.org/ 🎙️ Shoot Me Straight Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@shootmestraight