Ironside Podcast

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