Ironside Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Dinkelman and Brett Cain
You have a purpose.
There are so many ways you can grow in all areas of your life, and at any stage of your life. We talk about building an ironside--a defense--spiritually, physically, intellectually, and socially.
Doing something well takes practice and patience. On this show we ask family, friends, leaders, and heroes for help.
Clay Martin served in two branches of service, the USMC and the US Army. In the Corps he was in the infantry, a Scout/ Sniper, and a Recon Marine.
In the Army he served as a Green Beret, with most of his career spent in 3rd Special Forces Group. He was an Operational Detachment Alpha ( ODA) Communications SGT, Intelligence SGT, and ended my career as a SFAUC instructor.
He is a prolific author and we discuss his latest book, "Barbarian Spirit" as well as current events, crime, the end of the world and much more.
Follow him on X @wayofftheres
Buy his books and gear at
wrathofthewendigo.com
Ten years ago the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Salt Lake Tribune publicly humiliated and lied about Eric's story story; which changed his life forever. They painted him as the bigot cop who didn't want protect gay people. The false narrative lie caught fire in Utah and ended up in National and International News. Now, Eric travels the country sharing about God, family & country mobilizing communities to protect our constitutional freedoms. He is also the founder of Freedomblends.com
Read his book "Dispatched" and watch his film "Non-essential" on his website ericmoutsos.com
Follow him @realericmoutsos
Bekah Sorensen is a wife, a mother, and an incredible singer/songwriter. She shares her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, her journey through music and how each and every one of us can magnify our talents.
Check out her website bekahsorensen.com
Follow her on Instagram @bekah.sorensen
Subscribe to her YouTube Channel @bekahsorensen
Lafayette Lee is the ultimate man. A worthy husband and father, an American hero, and an incredible writer. We discuss what Memorial Day means to us and why a good ethos is better than any ideology.
We talk about homeschooling, reading, writing, guns, and much more.
Follow him @Partisan_O
lafayettelee.com
Read IM-1776 im1776.com
Hyrum is an Army veteran, a man of God and a man of war. We begin with a Memorial Day message from Jocko Willink. We discuss his service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his subsequent military experience. We also talk about warfare in the Book of Mormon and how we can remember those who did not come home.
Follow him @HandsomXtremism
Craig Johnson is author of the New York Times bestselling Walt Longmire Mystery series. His books have won multiple awards and are the basis for the Netflix television series "Longmire".
Craig Johnson's 20th novel, "First Frost" will be available May 28th, 2024.
Graham Bradley also joins us to discuss Craig Johnson's work and writing process. We talk about what makes these books so great and Craig's own experiences after 20 years of story-telling.
Make sure you pick up "First Frost"
https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/first-frost.htm
Follow Craig @ucrosspop25
When he isn't chasing down leads and bringing in new merchandising partners, Max is modeling the latest designs from WBS Apparel in our ever-growing product catalog. He's no stranger to either side of the camera lens, and has spent years honing his talent to become one of Baltimore's preeminent photographers. He never hesitates to take the shot, whether or not there's a camera in his hand.
Max Teller is the co-owner of WBS Apparel and he shares his story with us. Follow them on Twitter
@WBSApparel
and pick up some merchandise at https://www.wbsapparel.com/
Real estate is too expensive. Interest rates are too high. Food is fake. Crime is increasing. Danger of collapse looms near.
You’ll likely never be able to afford to start a homestead, let alone have a place to retreat to in the coming struggles.
That’s why they started Dwelt—to make your homesteading dreams a reality, and to provide secure, self-reliant communities where you can thrive even after economic and governmental collapse.
Chris Hardman returns to the show and Mitch Weight brings his expertise to bear. These are the family men, the mountain men, the survivors and thrivers. Follow them on all platforms @DweltSafeHavens and check out their website.
https://dweltsafehavens.com/about
Scott Fischbuch is a passionate coach and personality typing expert dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. With years of experience in personal development and business optimization, he has honed his skills to create tailored coaching strategies that drive real results.
On this episode we discuss the book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by former FBI hostage negotiator and founder of the Black Swan Group, Chris Voss.
Connect with Scott and sign up for wilderness retreats, personal coaching, and more at https://toolswithscott.com
Buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805
"Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again" is a new book by George of Cappadocia. We discuss his writings and what it means to be a man. We discuss "Bronze Age Mindset", Christianity, and much more.
Follow him on X (Twitter) @ChivalryGuild
Buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTV5T2HZ?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
T.R. Hudson is the author of Automaton
and his newest novel “The Perfect and the
Wicked”. He is the host of the Cannon Fodder
podcast and a member of the Triumvirate
behind the Double Dealer magazine. We discuss his latest book, family, bad writing advice, Passage Prize, and much more.
Returning guest Graham Bradley is back to recap his year of writing, push-ups, and the genesis of a succesful YouTube channel. We discuss family life, fatherhood, Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, Dune, and much more. We read one of Louis L'Amour's short stories.
Check on Graham on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/GrahamBradley
After a long hiatus, Tom Dinkelman and I return with Jack, the Rust Belt Kid to discuss the family, hard work, and the American Way.
Follow him on Twitter (X) @rustbeltkid1
and support American manufacturing at gatorbar.com
The inimitable Lafayette Lee joins us again to discuss Cormac McCarthy, the Bible, children's books, movies and more.
Follow him on Twitter for the absolute best content @Partisan_O
Subscribe to his substack at ruins.substack.com
Chris Hardman is the ultimate doer. He is one of my oldest and dearest friends and is a returning guest. We discuss getting in shape, sauna revivals, supernatural activity, dating, and much more.
Follow him on Twitter @chhardman
Check out his coaching at hardmanperformance.com
Zach is a long-time friend and mentor to me. He sits down with us to discuss Artificial Intelligence and its applications. We talked about martial arts, science fiction, movies and more. Why every young man has to be punched in the face before becoming an adult and how we will one day need to be conversant in computer sciences.
Follow him on Twitter @ShaolinAI
sign-up for his courses at shaolin.ai
John Taylor joins me to discuss reading books to children, Herman Melville, the Book of Mormon and why Moby Dick is essential reading. John Taylor is a friend, a family man, and exceedingly intelligent man.
Eleven Forty-Seven is a Russian, a reader, an enjoyer of discomfort, a student, world-traveler, adept boxer and exceptional writer. He joins Tom and me to discuss the state of the world. The problem with literacy rates, schools, and much more. We dive into the need to support independent publishers, read Dostoevsky and making ourselves uncomfortable.
Follow him on Twitter @ 1147x1147
Read his writings @ elevenfortyseven.substack.com
Alaric the Barbarian is a prolific poaster on Twitter. Threads on why you need to be training martial arts as well as deep-dives into historic readings. He is published by the Dissident Review and is an advocate for the virtue of a Warrior-Poet life.
We discuss schoolyard fistfights, coming back from injuries, reading, writing as well as the past and future of masculinity.
Follow him on Twitter @0xAlaric
Read him at the Dissident Review https://t.co/XXVvnPSQHB
Follow the Dissident Review @Dissident_Rev
L. Hannah Stoddard is the lead author of Faith Crisis, Volume 1: We Were NOT Betrayed!, Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: Book of Mormon Translation on Trial, Faith Crisis, Volume 2: Behind Closed Doors, Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives: Helen Mar Kimball, and A Christ-Centered Home. She is the director of the Joseph Smith Foundation, and producer or director of seven documentary feature films.
In addition to directing Joseph Smith Foundation projects for over a decade, she is often invited to speak on various radio and video programs. Hannah helped direct her first documentary film, beginning at age 16. She has worked as a history and literature teacher, graphic design artist, software developer, videographer, project manager, agriculturist and research assistant. Her work focuses on Church history and doctrine, answers to Latter-day Saint faith crisis questions, educational philosophy, culture, and defending the Prophet Joseph Smith. Hannah’s research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latter-day prophets.
She joins Tom and me to discuss her faith, family, and what it means to survive spiritually.
Support the Joseph Smith Foundation at josephsmithfoundation.org
Follow her on the interwebs
Telegram: https://t.me/hannahstoddard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhannah.stoddard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lhannahstoddard/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LHannahStoddard
Guest host Dr. Bennett and I slonk some raw eggs fresh from the coop with the living legend Raw Egg Nationalist himself. We discuss combat, physical strength, mental toughness, raw eggs, vitamin D, books, and much more.
Follow Raw Egg Nationalist @Babygravy9
buy his books at https://lnk.bio/RAWEGGNATIONALIST
Follow Dr. Bennett on Twitter @extradeadjcb
Tom and I sit down with returning guest Dr. Bennett, founder of EXIT and Josh Lekach, host of the Wrong Opinion podcast.
We discuss what it means to be a husband and father, the state of the world, and what it means to win the culture war.
Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshLekach and listen to his podcast at wrongop.gumroad.com
Follow Dr. Bennett on Twitter @extradeadjcb and join EXIT at exitgroup.us
Follow Tom on Twitter @DinkelmanTom and read his Patriarchal Correctness articles at patriarchalcorrectness.com
Follow him and get the book at www.machinenick.com
Nick is an active duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. Commonly known as Green Berets, the Special Forces perform critical missions including counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, and special reconnaissance. In 2013, on Nick's second combat rotation to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. In 2015, at the conclusion of a challenging, comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick's abilities to operate, he returned to his Detachment and was subsequently deployed once again to Afghanistan conducting full-spectrum combat operations. Nick is considered to be the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Nick is currently serving the United States citizens as a Special Forces Warrant Officer / Assistant Detachment Commander and is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, and mission planning and execution across all operational continuums. A former Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, Nick is Airborne and Combat Diver qualified, holds instructor certifications in Modern Army Combatives (MACP) and Special Operations Combatives (SOCP) programs, and is a graduate of both the Network Development Course and Unconventional Warfare Operational Design course. Nick is the first amputee to complete the Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification course, the SOCP Instructor course, and the Combat Diver Qualification course in military history. Nick's awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award. An extensive world traveler, Nick provides training and motivational speeches to private sector corporations, schools and universities, sports teams, and a variety of different non-profit organizations. In his TED Talk ‘Living by an Ethos,’ Nick speaks about the Warrior Mindset and the importance of sacrifice, determination, and selflessness. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Nick is a husband, father, athlete, student, and author. He speaks multiple languages including Dari, Farsi, and Russian, and has earned a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Graham Bradley is a writer, illustrator, family man, Latter-day Saint and host of the Radcracker Podcast. We discuss how he came to write, his family life, and we explore the background of one of our favorite authors, Louis L'Amour.
Check out his YouTube channel at https://t.co/0BfNrOxCfW Follow him on Twitter @TempusMalleo Buy his books at https://www.amazon.com/Graham-Bradley/e/B00M5HM3FG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
John Pliskin knows the world of boxing. We talk about the state of the sport, the history of the art and the point of fighting with your fists. We discuss the book "Cinderella Man" by Jeremy Schaap and some more iconic figures. Follow John on Twitter @JohnPliskin6
Scott is a returning guest and the resident expert on Jungian Typology. We discuss the book "The Psychology of Zelda". Neither of us are video-gamers but the stories behind the Legend of Zelda series transcend any means of media. The point is that all of us are on a hero's journey.
Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Zelda-Linking-World-Legend/dp/1946885347
T.R. Hudson joins Tom and me to discuss his debut novel, "Automaton", as well as his writing process, family life, and how to be a better man. He talks about his military experience, college, and reading later in life.
Follow him on Twitter @tr_hudson
Buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PMJY81P
Middle-earth Mixer is an expert on the mythology created by J.R.R. Tolkien. He is also a Christian and a husband. He shares his wisdom gleaned from the truths behind the myths. We discuss the importance of these stories and what they mean for us in our walk through life. We discuss our faith, our families, and much more.
Follow him on Twitter @MiddleEarthMixr
Check out his podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/middleearthmixer/
Lafayette Lee is back to discuss the Boy Scouts of America, "Tom Sawyer", family road trips, and much more. We talk about family life and how it is never too late nor too early to build a life with love. He is a veteran, a husband, and a father. He is a man of faith, principle, and action.
Subscribe to his substack to read more of his great writings at ruins.substack.com
Aristophanes is a husband, a father, a reader and writer. We discuss his love of books, fatherhood, rules for writing and rules for life. He talks about how he and his wife met. We learned about how we can mutually support the great writers who are yet to be discovered and why you need to be writing.
Subscribe to his Substack aristophanes.substack.com
Follow him on Twitter @Aristos_Revenge
Brad Wilcox is a husband, father, grandfather and leader-servant. He is an expert teacher and counselor and currently serves in the Young Men's General Presidency for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
We discuss his General Conference address "Worthiness is not Flawlessness" from October 2021 as well as his book "The Continuous Conversion. He highlights the recent changes to the Church's youth programs, the importance of missionary service, and the impact of COVID on the Church.
Brother Wilcox is well-known for his charisma and charity and gives hope and strength to young men and fathers everywhere.
Listen to his Conference address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/35wilcox?lang=eng
Check out his book, "the Continuous Conversion" here: https://deseretbook.com/p/continuous-conversion-brad-wilcox-87416?variant_id=8861-hardcover
Scott is an expert in Jungian typology and a master counselor. He first appeared on Episode 48 so if you haven't listened to that one, then go back an do so. We read the myth of Cupid and Psyche and breakdown some of the psychology behind that great work as well as exploring golden pairs of personalities, potential pitfalls and strengths that are common to specific types.
Rob Ingram is a man who has dedicated his life to the pursuit and mastery of martial arts. He has trained, competed, and taught for years. Rob calls out cultish con-men, and exposes predators who prey on unsuspecting students as instructors in martial arts studios.
Rob is a fantastic guy with an impressive fight record and an unparalleled love for fighting and the truth. He shares his insight and his story that brought him to the forefront of the fight against fraudsters and abusers.
Check him out on Instagram @mcdojolife
Follow him on Twitter @McDojoLife
Buy some merch linktr.ee/mcdojolife
Be sure to tune in for updates on his documentary @mcdojolifedoc
Caleb Brown says that he chose photography but sports photography chose him. He details his journey to becoming a successful sports photographer. He shares his experience photographing Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We talk about the business side of taking pictures but more importantly the philosophy of photography.
Follow him on Twitter @cbreeze32
Check out his Instagram instagram.com/cbreezesports/
Find his photos at cbreezephotography.mypixieset.com
Tom and I are joined by the unparalleled Leiland Tanner. Leiland is a husband, father, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a modern-day Bard. Leiland shares his wisdom on how we can discover and develop the gifts God has given and is giving us still. He explains his music and we read from Hugh Nibley's "Approaching Zion".
Follow him on Twitter @LeilandTanner
Visit www.LeilandMusic.com
Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/leilandt
Catch more music on his SoundCloud: www.SoundCloud.com/leiland
PCM Christ is a husband, a father, and an accomplished author. We talk about his journey to become a writer and how to improve as lifelong readers and writers. We discuss the importance of harsh critiques, positive reinforcement, and the highs and lows of creating something worthwhile. His wisdom and wit are unparalleled. He shares a preview of his story "human.exe" that will be published in the 8th issue of "MAN'S WORLD" (September 2022).
Follow him on Twitter @plzcallmechrist
Check out his substack @ plzcallmechrist.substack.com
Read the previous issues of "MAN'S WORLD" @ lnk.bio/RAWEGGNATIONALIST
Rene von Gunten is a friend and incredible adventurer. He is an adept filmmaker and tells stories of people who do things differently. We discuss how asking questions is a catalyst to creativity and how all of us have stories to share.
Check out his website and follow him on YouTube
https://www.storyfilm.studio/vongunten
Giordano is a teacher, an author, and an incredible minded man. He shares his insight as a reader, writer, and middle school teacher. We discuss his new book, "The Mambo Wizard: Breakfast is Served" as well as family life, faith, and more.
Follow him on Twitter @giordano_lives for amazing threads.
Pick up his book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VB18GLF/
My friend and returning guest Athenian Stranger joins us again to discuss how to get the most out of the gym, combating weakness, and going through hard times. We discuss Samson, passive aggression, and many of the problems plaguing society.
We open with an excerpt from the Sagas of the Icelanders and talk about scripture and strength.
Follow him on Twitter @athens_stranger for much more wisdom and inspiration.
Bolingbroke brings his expertise in Shakespeare and political philosophy in this heavy-hitting episode. We discuss where to start (or restart) your Shakespeare journey, some of the controversies and our favorite works.
Follow him on Twitter @KingBolingbroke
Todd is a husband, a father, an educator, and an entrepreneur. He shares his upbringing from being raised by a single mother to becoming a paragon of righteous masculinity. We discuss his journeys in and out of homeschooling to public education and how we can be positive male role-models and lifelong educators. He shares his tools through Homeschool Edvantage. Follow him on Twitter @ToddKMichael Become a member of Homeschool Edvantage and check out his own podcasts and channels at linktr.ee/toddkmichael
Conan, Esquire joins me to discuss how and what and when to read, watch, and write things. We talk about some of his favorite stories, the needless divide between nerds and jocks, and the importance of a fully integrated life. We talk about marriage, fatherhood, and finishing our work. We discuss losers like George R. R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss and winners like J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert Howard.
Conan shares his book as well as a preview of his works in progress.
Follow him on Twitter @conan_esq
Buy his book, "The Turquoise Serpent" at https://www.amazon.com/Turquoise-Serpent-Ashes-Urn-Book-ebook/dp/B088F4KMTZ
Gruntpa is an Iraq and Afghanistan vet with 10 years of experience in information security consulting. He is a father, a fighter, a reader, and an incredible man. We discuss his experiences and how we have to be realistic without being nihilistic.
Check out his blog digitaldropzone.com
Follow him on Twitter @th3v0t4ry
His Lordship Miles Routledge is a Catholic Adventurer. He is known for his journeys to Afghanistan during Taliban takeover, South Sudan, the Kazakhstan riots, Ukraine war, having tea with Taliban, and the Isle of Wight paddle. We discuss his rough start on the streets to his coming to Christ. He discusses the dangers he has seen, his tips and tricks for adventure tourism and much more.
Follow him on Twitter @real_lord_miles
Check out his YouTube channel @ youtube.com/c/LordMiles
Natalie Cline has been deeply involved in the fight for religious freedom, pro-life legislation, and family-friendly education policy for the past decade. She has lobbied and testified locally in favor of parental rights, student data privacy, and the protection of our children's innocence. She serves on the Utah State Board of Education. We discuss what freedom in education means, what the threats to our children are, and how to fight back at every level.
Check out her website nataliejcline.com
Follow her on Twitter @NatalieJCline
Some say that you ought never to meet your heroes. I disagree. I say meet, greet, and learn as much as you can from your heroes. In this episode I got to talk with one of my personal heroes and my all-time favorite author, Craig Johnson.
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 26.
We discuss his writings, the philosophy behind the larger-than life characters, and his upcoming 18th novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series, "Hell and Back", coming out September 6, 2022.
Check out his website: www.craigallenjohnson.com
Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ucrosspop25
Join his Facebook community @OfficialCraigJohnson
Scott Fischbuch is a good friend of mine & a brilliant student of Jungian typology. Most people know it as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), but Scott has elaborated on the system to go well beyond the standard business-school applications. We discuss the various functions and how they cash out in real life.
Check out his appearance on the EXIT podcast https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-6k9ax-c64c96T
Jon Fitch is a World Champion Mixed Martial Artist, a father, an author, a thinker, and a doer. He shares his insight from years of training, and competition at the highest level. We discuss meal plans, raising children, self-defense, Dr. Jordan Peterson, and much more.
Follow him on Twitter @jonfitchdotnet
Buy the Weight Cut Bible on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Cut-Bible-fighter-pounds/dp/B086PLB8ZQ
Buy his book Failing Upward/Death by Ego on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Failing-Upward-Death-Ego-Book/dp/179187990X
Follow him on Instagram (where he met his girlfriend, so maybe you can find one, too) @jonfitchsmash
Check out jonfitch.net for courses, seminars, and much more.
Check out his own epic podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6wwKvHBgaLJ2JbrKMLOd2k?si=4ff4bc9c352e4ebf
My friend and mentor Dr. Bennett joins us to discuss his creation of the EXIT group, how to optimize our time and talents, and what it means to be a friend and family man. We discuss fistfights, Abrahamic sacrifices, and recognizing the hand of God of in our lives.
To read Dr. Bennett's excellent writings, check out his Substack at http://extradeadjcb.substack.com
To learn more about EXIT, visit exitgroup.us
Follow him on Twitter @extradeadjcb
Listen to the EXIT podcast exitgroup.podbean.com
The great Pine Draugr takes us deep into the woods to discuss mountain men, cryptids, UFOs, time in the Navy, the utility of suffering, hunting, camping and being better men.
Lafayette Lee brings with him a chain of memories and a wealth of experiences. He shares insights into his wide worldview while balancing that with his up-close and personal home life.
Follow him on Twitter @Partisan_O
Subscribe to his Substack ruins.substack.com
Francis is an American hero, a husband, father, and genuine bad mamba-jamba. His experience from military service to martial arts have honed him into a man indeed. Despite a rough and ready exterior he is thoughtful and wise-hearted. We discuss EXIT and the merits of a real brotherhood.
To learn more, visit exitgroup.us
Follow the EXIT group on Twitter @exit_org
and the founder @extradeadjcb
My brother Joe, the Athenian Stranger, returns to discuss mental health, or as he describes it, mental strength. We start with an excerpt from Tim Ferriss' book "Tools of Titans" regarding suicide, and proceed to discuss everything from Nietzsche to the Apostle Paul. Above all else we invite anyone who is struggling with bouts of melancholy and depression to reach out. We promise that your reaching will not be in vain and with all the speed of a lightning bolt from a summer sky your forearm will be clasped in the grip of brotherhood by those men who are brisk and cheerful in their efforts to raise you up.
We love you.
Follow Joe on Twitter @Athens_Stranger
In a very special episode our friends Steve and Lisa share their story of faith and how they have come to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and what it means to be a family.
Tony Cowden is an American hero. We discuss his upbringing, the reason he is running for the US House North Carolina District 3, starting and selling a small business, what trust means, and how the death of a loved one is not a loss but a gain.
He is going to save America.
Support him in his campaign and learn his stance on the issues that matter most: tonycowden.com
Follow him on Twitter @TonyCowdenNC
We are joined by an American Hero and Western Legend: Braxton McCoy. He is a horseman, a husband, a father, a warrior, a poet, and storyteller.
We read an excerpt from his book, "The Glass Factory" available on his website: braxtonmccoy.com/theglassfactory and
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Factory-Braxton-McCoy/dp/0999322516
We discuss good and evil, comic book movies, literature and much more.
Braxton possesses over a decade of public speaking experience and has engaged a wide variety of audiences to include Fortune 500 executives, military members, rehabilitation centers, NBA, MLB, and NFL players and executives. Unmistakably humble, raw, compassionate, and humorous, his powerful story and frank methods on introducing these values stay with audience members long after the ovation has come to an end.
Follow him on Twitter: @braxton_mccoy
Join the Bunkhouse: bunkhouse.braxtonmccoy.com
On a very special episode we are joined by my bride as well as our friend, Madeline Joy, the founder of the Deseret Woman magazine.
We discuss her rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, families, and the need for uplifting, inspiring, and doctrinally-sound messages.
Deseret Woman is a monthly print magazine written by Latter-day Saint women for Latter-day Saint women. Our mission is to support covenant women in curating a life worth logging off for.
Find them at deseretwoman.com
Follow the team on
Twitter: @DeseretWoman
Instagram: @deseretwomanmag
Facebook: @deseretwoman
In a very special episode, Tom and I are joined by my own father, Brendan Cain.
A farmer, a computer research scientist, a minor-league hockey player, a general contractor--my dad has done it all. He details his conversion to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how that changed our family for the better forever.
Nima Cheraghi is a linguist, a writer, a thinker, and an adventurer. We discuss his latest series on the Friekorps in the Baltics and what it means to reflect ourselves upon the world.
Subscribe to his substack: nimacheraghi.substack.com
Follow him on Twitter: @AnchorStill
Ben Wilson, the host of the How To Take Over The World Podcast, returns to discuss Sasquatch, Vladimir Putin, where Alexander the Great's remains are located, telling the truth, and much more.
Connect with him on Twitter @BenWilsonTweets
Listen to the How To Take Over The World Podcast at www.httotw.com
Sasquatch video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG0FNv8KEgU
David Moore is an expert entrepreneur, a genius marketer, and a fantastic friend. He shares his outlook and insight into living a more meaningful life.
Follow him on Twitter @DavidMoore411
Tom and I are joined by the rootin'est tootin'est gunslinging cowgirl in the wild, wild west. Molly Miller is a wife, a mother, a bona fide cowgirl, an author and a shining example of stick-to-it-tiveness. She shares her journey from runaway to a happily married mother and homesteader.
Buy her debut novel "Babylon's Fallen Star" at bigsage.press
and follow her on Twitter @MollyMiller951
Owen is a friend, a husband, a father, and an illustrator. A mystic, a seeker, thinker, doer. He shares his spiritual journey and how he has grown into his faith in Christ and his role as the spiritual director of his family. He gives advice to aspiring artists and how to be a good worthy husband and father.
Buy his book at http://amazon.com/dp/B09MYQ94KJ/
Check out his art http://owencyclops.com
shirts+prints http://owen-cyclops.myshopify.com
The prolific writer and unparalleled thinker, Zero HP Lovecraft, joins me to talk about the gift of fiction and the importance of history. The tethers of reality are stretched and strained but we must not let ourselves be reduced to the status of ascetics. There is no pleasure more complex than that of thought.
Follow him on Twitter @0x49fa98
Read his incomparable work at zerohplovecraft.wordpress.com
My brother, the Red Devil, joins me to talk about his time in Special Forces, being a husband, a father, and a man. He is absolutely legit and is one of the smartest and strongest dudes on the planet.
Follow him on Twitter for expert kit advice @Snakeeater36
Read his substack for legit insights into current conditions and how to weather any storm.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCuZs6Ugw1dlpUflEyrwD?si=955f189ca31b4753
My dear friend and mentor joins me to discuss loyalty, brotherhood, fistfights, and philosophy. Remember that real honor can overcome all obstacles and whether you're new to philosophy and fitness or have been on the path for a long time, there is more to learn and more to share. Follow him on Twitter @Athens_Stranger and check out his spaces to learn at the foot of a true master.
Greg Nelson is a father to fifteen children and a hero to millions more. He works for FamilySearch and has helped countless people reconnect with their long-lost ancestors. He is a wise, measured, gentle, and strong man.
He is the content strategy specialist for East Europe, Central Asia, Asia, and various parts of the United States at FamilySearch. He holds a B.A. in Russian, an M.A. in Slavic linguistics and literature, and a B.S. in computer science. He resides in Stansbury Park, Utah.
Connect with him on Instagram and Twitter @ GregDNelson and ask about your ancestors today.
Tom and I sit down with a long-time friend and mentor, Mr. Tanner Guzy. Tanner is a men's style coach, an author, a supreme athlete, a husband, father, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is an exemplary man and has a lot of good counsel to share with us to help us improve in every facet of life.
Sign up to get personal coaching from him: https://masculine-style.teachable.com/p/project-your-power
Follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @tannerguzy
Listen to his podcast, Spiritual Arson: https://open.spotify.com/show/12jAWXWvqwQnoqHLcMBKZS?si=1eaa4ea3d64042c9
Buy his book:https://www.amazon.com/Appearance-Power-Masculinity-Expressed-Aesthetics/dp/1979138400/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=appearance+of+power&qid=1558453737&s=gateway&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tannerguzy-20&linkId=f6af5fd1f8b9a94ad75ad221c42b4b14&language=en_US
Check out his TedX talk: https://youtu.be/5nQJ80rsOmo
Find out your style archetype with his short quiz: https://masculinestyle.outgrow.us/What-is-your-Style-Archetype
Eli Crane is a combat veteran, small-business owner, husband, father and a follower of Jesus Christ.
Eli went on five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3 and served our country for 13 years – protecting and defending America’s freedom, way of life, and Constitution.
We discuss selflessness, loving our enemies, and being better husbands and fathers.
He is running for Congress in Arizona and is the owner/operator of Bottle Breacher
Donate to his campaign at eliforarizona.com
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ EliCrane_CEO
Buy some really cool gear and gifts at bottlebreacher.com
Pornography has become so prolific that one way or another it will rear its many ugly hydra heads at some point in our lives and try to sink its fangs into our hearts and minds. But it doesn't have to defeat us.
In fact, we can defeat it.
Tim is a husband, father, and a man of God. He has fought the good fight and emerged from a world of addiction to the world's most pernicious poison; pornography. He helps men start from scratch to overcome addiction and come back stronger.
He is the founder of www.intothewildernessblog.com, a blog dedicated to helping men overcome sexual addiction and transform their lives by renewing their faith, re-energizing their families, and restoring their masculinity. He is a licensed Chaplain and works with men through Bible study, preaching, and coaching to overcome pornography addiction and become better men. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two daughters.\
You can follow him on Twitter @TimothyReigle
You can schedule a one-on-one coaching
linktr.ee/TimothyReigle
Nick is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, and a father. He is also an incredible lifter, not only of heavy objects but also of souls. He is a great teacher and coach.
We talk about faith, family, and fatherhood. We discuss getting in shape, eating right, and where to start or begin again.
You can follow him on Twitter @blksmthbb
Be sure to check out his merchandise, website, YouTube, and Instagram https://linktr.ee/BLKSMTHBB
Stay tuned for his Way of the Warrior workout programs coming soon. He has a Spartan, Samurai, and Viking program that will help you become the fearsome and formidable warrior you need to be.
Clay Martin served in two branches of service, the USMC and the US Army. In the Corps, he was in the infantry, a Scout/Sniper, and a Recon Marine.
In the Army, he served as a Green Beret, with most of his career spent in 3rd Special Forces Group. He was an Operational Detachment Alpha ( ODA) Communications SGT, Intelligence SGT, and ended his career as a SFAUC instructor.
He started writing novels in August of 2017, and finished his first non-fiction survival book in June of 2020. Sadly, it has proven to be a crystal ball for our slide into the abyss.
You can find his books at https://www.amazon.com/Clay-Martin/e/B077P81ZP1?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Follow him on Twitter at @wayofftheres
Clawson Smith is a returning guest. Outdoorsman and fighter extraordinaire.
You can find his first book, Goonhood, at https://www.amazon.com/Goonhood-Clawson-Smith-ebook/dp/B089Y18YWF/ref=sr_1_2?crid=161QAAI32GKRK&keywords=Clawson+Smith&qid=1643945356&s=digital-text&sprefix=clawson+smith%2Cdigital-text%2C134&sr=1-2
Follow him on Twitter at @r3turn0fth3g00n
Ben Wilson is a husband, a father, and a historian. He hosts the How to Take Over the World Podcast (https://www.httotw.com/)
We discuss following in the footsteps of some of the great men and women of history, seeking miracles in our own lives, and living up to our potential and privilege as sons of God.
Jason Gardner served 30 years in the SEAL teams. He is a husband, a father, a homesteader, and leadership instructor with Echelon Front. He is a real human being and a real hero. We talk about lessons learned as a Navy SEAL, raising resilient children, fasting, fitness, smiling more, how to take ownership, and being disciplined.
Follow Jason and his wife Iris on Instagram @jason.n.gardner and @allthewildplaces
Also on Twitter @JasonNGardner and @onlyirisgardner
Chris Hardman is an author, a health and fitness expert, a Spartan racer, and above all a friend. He shares his knowledge on how to be better in every aspect of your life.
Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chhardman?lang=en
Find his book at https://ascended-life.gumroad.com/l/morningroutine
Check out his exercise routines at https://ascended-life.gumroad.com/l/100EMOMS
Joe Kent is a veteran, a father to two strapping sons, husband to Shannon Kent and the best Candidate for Congress (WA-03). We discuss some of his platform, and how his more than two decades in the Army and Special Forces make him able to fight for America in the political arena.
Vote for Joe Kent.
You can read more about him and donate to his campaign at joekentforcongress.com
Tom and I are joined by Logan (aka Latter-Day Retainer), the host of the Spiritual Danger Close podcast. We discuss how to do the best things in your life, long-distance relationships, Church membership and the military.
Spiritual Danger Close Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/74avG4uMdIUEVMfT7QA0Vz
What are we going to do about our trials? We discuss Rudyard Kipling's immortal poem "If" and President Thomas S. Monson's "Charity Never Faileth"
Tom and I discuss the Personal Development: Youth Guidebook by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as "THE CODE. THE EVALUATION. THE PROTOCOLS. BECOMING AN EMINENTLY QUALIFIED HUMAN" by Jocko Willink. Guidebook:
https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/personal-development-youth-guidebook?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Fstudy%2Fmanual%2Fpersonal-development-youth-guidebook%3Flang%3Deng&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D7327D77911D36E4C-14266A30E4086B8B%7CMCORGID%3D66C5485451E56AAE0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1640827608
The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols:
https://www.jockopublishing.com/the-code-the-evalution-the-protocol
Lily's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MaysProductions
Pat McNamara served for 22 years in the Army, all of it Special Forces. He is a faithful father, a worthy husband and a real hero. He joins us to discuss overcoming adversity, staying positive, and doing what's right.
Find him at https://www.tmacsinc.com/
We discuss fighting and philosophy with Clawson Smith, author of Goonhood and outdoorsman extraordinaire.
My big brother Joshua joins Tom and me to talk about living the way we want to live. Status. Japan. Musashi. Fitness. What it means to win.
Laura and her husband Tyler discuss marriage, parenthood, and battling an autoimmune disease with faith.
Tom Dinkelman and Taylor Abegg come onboard to discuss not despairing when the way seems hedged up. Taylor has been a police officer, a small businessman, an aviator. Most importantly he is a husband and father.
John Olsen tells us about being a husband and father. Firearm advice and what it means to be a true friend.
Rowen does it all. He and I talk about the scriptures and swordsmanship. Follow him on TikTok at somanytrees356.
The one and only @Spinachbrah brings his expertise to the table on how to get healthier, eat better, be better.
Tom tells us about his life as a husband and father, getting in shape and providing for a family.
David J. West is a prolific author and a worthy husband and father. We discuss his writing career. Spartan warriors in the Book of Mormon?
https://www.amazon.com/David-J-West/e/B004AIN4W4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1634420595&sr=1-1