Ironside Podcast

Returning guest and world-renowned warrior-poet Lafayette Lee joins me to discuss the great American novel, Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry. SPOILER WARNING. If you have not read the book, make sure you pick it up first. Lee and I talk about the Western genre, America, friendship, honor and much more. Follow him on X (Twitter) @Partisan_OBuy the book at Lonesome DoveSubscribe for to the magazine IM 1776Read Lee's substack lafayettelee.com

We begin with me (mis)quoting Faramir from J.R.R. Tolkien's "the Lord of the Rings". (Faramir says BRIGHT sword).Roland Vaitautolu is my friend and training partner. He shares his experience of growing up in a Samoan family and his love for sports. We discuss his martial arts journey and the art of war. Follow him on Instagram @realrolandCheck out our coaches @mprossermma@subluxtjiujitsuVisit our gymnorcal fitness co-op

Returning guest George of Cappadocia joins us to further discuss his book, "Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again". We touch on several chivalric points of history. Follow him on all platforms and buy his book here Chivalry Guild Michael Perrone, a returning guest, joins us as well to share his insights and lessons learned.Buy his book here Only the Weird Will SurviveFollow Michael on X (Twitter) @michaelperrone

Lindsay Schopfer is the award-winning author of five novels and two collections of short stories. His steampunk-flavored fantasy series, The Adventures of Keltin Moore, received an OZMA Award from the Chanticleer International Book Awards. Lindsay's short fiction has received honorable mention in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association's Literary Contest and has appeared in a variety of anthologies and online periodicals. Visit his website at lindsayschopfer.comFollow him on Instagram lindsayschopferFollow him on Twitter at @LindsaySchopfer

Ethan Mote is a husband, father, fighter, and friend. He coaches, competes in and trains mixed martial arts. We discuss the importance of training and how being a fighter makes you a better husband and father.Follow him on Instagram @ethan_mote

George is a self-described grumpy American cartoonist. But he is much more than that. He shares his pursuit of art as well as life-lessons learned and experience gained. Graham Bradely and Riley join us to discuss why art is essential. Subscribe and follow George on X at @GPrime85 Buy his art at StudioNJ.etsy.com Follow his wife on X @pokidot_shop Buy "Ghost of the Badlands" on Amazon You can find Graham at @TempusMalleo crackerstack.substack.com Youtube.com/c/GrahamBradley Follow Riley on X at @Noctua_Oculos Buy her books and wares at rileydraws99.wixsite.com/mysite

Mike is a husband, a father, and grandfather. He is a veteran, expert marksman, and an author. He joins me to discuss his debut novel as well as his life and the lessons learned. Follow him on X @MichaelVBarham and order his book from Nauvoo Supply Co. https://nauvoo.supply/products/two-book-pre-order-bundle-from-brett-cain-and-mike-barham

Sisters Stowe, Fiefia, and Horne join me to discuss Elder Quentin L. Cook's recent General Conference address, "Sacred Scriptures--the Foundations of Faith". They share their testimonies and their experiences as full-time missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please excuse the audio as we only had one microphone for the four of us.

My friend and coworker Josh DiMercurio and I are embarking on a journey into the world of door-to-door salesmanship and setting heroic standards for ourselves. While this series is primarily geared to the solar sales industry, there is a lot that can be applied to all aspects of life. In this episode we discuss two of Jocko Willink's books "The Way of the Warrior Kid" and "the Code, the Evaluation, and the Protocols"

In our 100th episode, Kevin Dolan and Michael Perrone join me to discuss Michael's book "Only the Weird Will Survive: A Man's Journey to Community". We talk about what it means to be a man, a husband, a father and how we can build a community. We discuss the differences to when we were kids and even the disparity between our eldest kids to the youngest. Read more of Michael's articles at https://mperrone.substack.com/ Come to NATAL CON at https://www.natalism.org/ Follow us on X Kevin - @exit_org Michael - @michaelperrone Brett - @BrettWCain

We begin with an excerpt from Louis L'Amour's "the Ferguson Rifle". Larry Taylor is the Public Relations Manager and Social Media Director for Daisy. We discuss the history and importance of BB Guns and what they mean for our conservative, Christian, and patriotic values. Go to Daisy.com and get another gun.

Ian Hudson is a scholar and best-selling author who has focused on ancient sea-faring civilizations and global maritime exploration. He has worked with Gavin Menzies since 2002, on book projects as well as a '1421' exhibition in Singapore, and a TV documentary series, before co-authoring Who Discovered America - The Untold History of the Peopling of the Americas with Menzies in 2013. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, was an Associate Member of the China Maritime Centre at the Greenwich Maritime Institute, London, a "Next Generation Ambassador" for the Committee of 100 (www.committee100.org ) and has lectured on his research at prestigious institutions in the UK such the University of Oxford, & the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, at Yunnan University, China, and at Duke University, USA. Check out the website https://www.1421foundation.org/about.html

K9 Reaper describes himself as "just a man". But what a man he is. Actively engaged in protecting and bettering his community and combating the decline of South Africa. We discuss Cash in Transit heists, tourism, preparedness versus paranoia and much more. We begin with an excerpt from The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World by Rupert Smith

Bill Coyne has been a competitive powerlifter and strongman for 19 years and a noted S&C coach for nearly as long. He is a highly educated, highly motivated, and extremely accomplished man. We discuss his background, upbringing, education and much more. We delve into the need to physical prowess and intellectual development. You need to be working out! Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @MiloAgonistes Subscribe to his Substack kratosstrength.substack.com

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

Returning guest, Leiland Tanner is joined by Adam Ebberts to talk about creating worthwhile things. They are husbands, fathers, and musicians. Bonus material at the end. Follow them on Twitter @KolobyteMusic @LeilandTanner @JAEbberts Pick up some fragrances from https://www.etsy.com/shop/OuachitaFragrances

John Taylor joins me to discuss Herman Melville, the Book of Mormon, reading to our children, and why Moby Dick is essential reading for our day. He is a husband and a father and one of the most brilliant men I know.

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