What happens when a military targeting specialist applies high-level intelligence gathering to hunting? Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, joins us for a mind-blowing conversation about how military-grade AI, LiDAR, and historical data are revolutionizing the way hunters, researchers, and even amateur archaeologists interact with the natural world. We dive deep into: 1. How military intelligence cycles inspired Spartan Forge 2. The game-changing power of LiDAR and ground-penetrating radar 3. Discovering lost Native American camps with technology 4. The forgotten art of primitive survival skills 5. The addiction trap vs self-reliance and holistic longevity 6. Bill's powerful personal story of escaping addiction and finding purpose through service Whether you're into hunting, outdoor adventure, ancient civilizations, self-reliance, or the intersection of cutting-edge tech and primitive skills, this episode will blow your mind. 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - How Spartan Forge Leverages Military Intel for Hunters 01:18 - The Military Mindset Behind Spartan Forge's Creation 03:13 - From Combat Targeting to Hunting Maps 04:40 - How AI and Historical Data Revolutionize Hunting 06:30 - Building Spartan Forge: The Early Struggles 07:24 - Lessons from Briefing Generals Applied to App Design 08:32 - LiDAR vs Ground Penetrating Radar Explained Simply 10:21 - How LiDAR is Revolutionizing Archaeology 12:00 - 80% of the U.S. Is Already Mapped with High-Res LiDAR 12:46 - Hidden Native American War Camp Discovered with LiDAR 15:28 - Building Archaeological Models Through Terrain Features 18:02 - Primitive Camping: Inside the Esoteric World of Rendezvous 21:25 - Personal Stories from Primitive Reenactments 23:45 - Balancing High-Tech Innovation with Primitive Skills 26:21 - Why Basic Survival Skills Matter More Than Ever 29:01 - The Addictive Personality: A Blessing and a Curse 32:29 - The Pharmaceutical Trap vs Self-Reliance and Longevity 34:16 - The Tom Cruise Phenomenon: Mastery, Longevity, Balance 36:02 - Fascinating Viking Ship Design Origins 39:19 - Growing Up Amidst Addiction in North Dakota 43:52 - Military as Escape and Redemption 50:13 - Filling the 'God-Shaped Hole' with Purpose 52:07 - Disillusionment in Iraq Leads to Intellectual Awakening 53:14 - The Truth About Iraq and the God of War HOST & GUEST INFO: Find more about Logan Stark & Bill Thompson on socials: Logan Stark: @loganstark Bill Thompson: @billthompsonsft Spartan Forge: @spartan.forge spartanforge.ai Black Rifle’s Exclusive Coffee Subscription: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/products/exclusive-coffee-subscription?srsltid=AfmBOorf7N9yIdFIk4tcjVIx8v9Mw-dHVLP47HB2ExHmcf_AUOOfW7-y 🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee: http://www.blackriflecoffee.com ✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity. Find us on Instagram: BRCC: @blackriflecoffee BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast Evan Hafer: @evanhafer #podcast #blackriflecoffee