

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
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Mar 7, 2022 • 1h 12min
Ep. 29 - *Language Warning* Fistfights and Philosophy with the Athenian Stranger
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.

Mar 7, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 28 - A Father Indeed with Greg Nelson
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.

Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ep. 27 - Do Hard Things with Tanner Guzy
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

Feb 25, 2022 • 55min
Ep. 26 - It's Not About Me with Eli Crane
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

Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 32min
Ep. 25 - How to Quit Pornography with Tim Reigle
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

Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 7min
Ep. 24 - Iron Sharpens Iron with Nick the Blacksmith Bodybuilder
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.

Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 35min
Ep. 23 - *LANGUAGE WARNING* Mental Toughness, Physical Preparedness with Clay Martin and Claw Smith
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

Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 44min
Ep. 22 - Watership Down, by Richard Adams
Tom and I discuss my favorite novel, Watership Down, by Richard Adams.

Jan 30, 2022 • 57min
Ep. 21 - Have Miracles Ceased? With Ben Wilson
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.

Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 13min
Ep. 20 - The More Love You Give, The More Love You Have with Jason Gardner
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