Ironside Podcast

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