Ironside Podcast

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. 

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. 

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

Chris Hardman is an author, a health and fitness expert, a Spartan racer, and above all a friend. He shares his knowledge on how to be better in every aspect of your life.  Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chhardman?lang=en Find his book at https://ascended-life.gumroad.com/l/morningroutine  Check out his exercise routines at https://ascended-life.gumroad.com/l/100EMOMS

Joe Kent is a veteran, a father to two strapping sons, husband to Shannon Kent and the best Candidate for Congress (WA-03). We discuss some of his platform, and how his more than two decades in the Army and Special Forces make him able to fight for America in the political arena. Vote for Joe Kent. You can read more about him and donate to his campaign at joekentforcongress.com 

Tom and I are joined by Logan (aka Latter-Day Retainer), the host of the Spiritual Danger Close podcast. We discuss how to do the best things in your life, long-distance relationships, Church membership and the military. Spiritual Danger Close Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/74avG4uMdIUEVMfT7QA0Vz

What are we going to do about our trials? We discuss Rudyard Kipling's immortal poem "If" and President Thomas S. Monson's "Charity Never Faileth" 

Tom and I discuss the Personal Development: Youth Guidebook by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as "THE CODE. THE EVALUATION. THE PROTOCOLS. BECOMING AN EMINENTLY QUALIFIED HUMAN" by Jocko Willink.  Guidebook: https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/personal-development-youth-guidebook?lang=eng&adobe_mc_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Fstudy%2Fmanual%2Fpersonal-development-youth-guidebook%3Flang%3Deng&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D7327D77911D36E4C-14266A30E4086B8B%7CMCORGID%3D66C5485451E56AAE0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1640827608 The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols: https://www.jockopublishing.com/the-code-the-evalution-the-protocol  Lily's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaysProductions

Pat McNamara served for 22 years in the Army, all of it Special Forces. He is a faithful father, a worthy husband and a real hero. He joins us to discuss overcoming adversity, staying positive, and doing what's right. Find him at https://www.tmacsinc.com/