

Ironside Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 20, 2022 • 1h 33min
Ep. 59 - Art Is Not a Safe Space
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

Jul 16, 2022 • 1h 10min
Ep. 58 - Know Thyself with Rene von Gunten
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

Jul 16, 2022 • 1h 44min
Ep. 57 - Breakfast is Served with Giordano Lahederne
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/

Jul 16, 2022 • 1h 25min
Ep. 56 - Redemption with the Athenian Stranger
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.

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
Ep. 55 - To Be Or Not To Be with King Bolingbroke
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

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 29min
Ep. 54 - No School like the Home School with Todd K. Michael
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

Jun 16, 2022 • 2h 16min
Ep. 53 - What is Best in Life? With Conan, Esq.
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

Jun 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
Ep. 52 - I Just Wanted to Go to War with Gruntpa
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

Jun 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
Ep. 51 - If I Die, I Die with Lord Miles Routledge
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

Jun 4, 2022 • 1h 23min
Ep. 50 - Freedom in Education with Natalie J. Cline
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