Ironside Podcast

The prolific writer and unparalleled thinker, Zero HP Lovecraft, joins me to talk about the gift of fiction and the importance of history. The tethers of reality are stretched and strained but we must not let ourselves be reduced to the status of ascetics. There is no pleasure more complex than that of thought. Follow him on Twitter @0x49fa98 Read his incomparable work at zerohplovecraft.wordpress.com 

My brother, the Red Devil, joins me to talk about his time in Special Forces, being a husband, a father, and a man. He is absolutely legit and is one of the smartest and strongest dudes on the planet. Follow him on Twitter for expert kit advice @Snakeeater36 Read his substack for legit insights into current conditions and how to weather any storm. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCuZs6Ugw1dlpUflEyrwD?si=955f189ca31b4753 

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. 

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. 

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

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

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 

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. 

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

Tom and I discuss my favorite novel, Watership Down, by Richard Adams.