Ironside Podcast

My friend and coworker Josh DiMercurio and I are embarking on a journey into the world of door-to-door salesmanship and setting heroic standards for ourselves. While this series is primarily geared to the solar sales industry, there is a lot that can be applied to all aspects of life. In this episode we discuss two of Jocko Willink's books "The Way of the Warrior Kid" and "the Code, the Evaluation, and the Protocols"

In our 100th episode, Kevin Dolan and Michael Perrone join me to discuss Michael's book "Only the Weird Will Survive: A Man's Journey to Community". We talk about what it means to be a man, a husband, a father and how we can build a community. We discuss the differences to when we were kids and even the disparity between our eldest kids to the youngest. Read more of Michael's articles at https://mperrone.substack.com/ Come to NATAL CON at https://www.natalism.org/ Follow us on X Kevin - @exit_org Michael - @michaelperrone Brett - @BrettWCain

We begin with an excerpt from Louis L'Amour's "the Ferguson Rifle". Larry Taylor is the Public Relations Manager and Social Media Director for Daisy. We discuss the history and importance of BB Guns and what they mean for our conservative, Christian, and patriotic values. Go to Daisy.com and get another gun.

Ian Hudson is a scholar and best-selling author who has focused on ancient sea-faring civilizations and global maritime exploration. He has worked with Gavin Menzies since 2002, on book projects as well as a '1421' exhibition in Singapore, and a TV documentary series, before co-authoring Who Discovered America - The Untold History of the Peopling of the Americas with Menzies in 2013. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, was an Associate Member of the China Maritime Centre at the Greenwich Maritime Institute, London, a "Next Generation Ambassador" for the Committee of 100 (www.committee100.org ) and has lectured on his research at prestigious institutions in the UK such the University of Oxford, & the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, at Yunnan University, China, and at Duke University, USA. Check out the website https://www.1421foundation.org/about.html

K9 Reaper describes himself as "just a man". But what a man he is. Actively engaged in protecting and bettering his community and combating the decline of South Africa. We discuss Cash in Transit heists, tourism, preparedness versus paranoia and much more. We begin with an excerpt from The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World by Rupert Smith

Bill Coyne has been a competitive powerlifter and strongman for 19 years and a noted S&C coach for nearly as long. He is a highly educated, highly motivated, and extremely accomplished man. We discuss his background, upbringing, education and much more. We delve into the need to physical prowess and intellectual development. You need to be working out! Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @MiloAgonistes Subscribe to his Substack kratosstrength.substack.com

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 my career as a SFAUC instructor. He is a prolific author and we discuss his latest book, "Barbarian Spirit" as well as current events, crime, the end of the world and much more. Follow him on X @wayofftheres Buy his books and gear at wrathofthewendigo.com

Ten years ago the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Salt Lake Tribune publicly humiliated and lied about Eric's story story; which changed his life forever. They painted him as the bigot cop who didn't want protect gay people. The false narrative lie caught fire in Utah and ended up in National and International News. Now, Eric travels the country sharing about God, family & country mobilizing communities to protect our constitutional freedoms. He is also the founder of Freedomblends.com Read his book "Dispatched" and watch his film "Non-essential" on his website ericmoutsos.com Follow him @realericmoutsos

Bekah Sorensen is a wife, a mother, and an incredible singer/songwriter. She shares her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, her journey through music and how each and every one of us can magnify our talents. Check out her website bekahsorensen.com Follow her on Instagram @bekah.sorensen Subscribe to her YouTube Channel @bekahsorensen

Lafayette Lee is the ultimate man. A worthy husband and father, an American hero, and an incredible writer. We discuss what Memorial Day means to us and why a good ethos is better than any ideology. We talk about homeschooling, reading, writing, guns, and much more. Follow him @Partisan_O lafayettelee.com Read IM-1776 im1776.com

Hyrum is an Army veteran, a man of God and a man of war. We begin with a Memorial Day message from Jocko Willink. We discuss his service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his subsequent military experience. We also talk about warfare in the Book of Mormon and how we can remember those who did not come home. Follow him @HandsomXtremism

Craig Johnson is author of the New York Times bestselling Walt Longmire Mystery series. His books have won multiple awards and are the basis for the Netflix television series "Longmire". Craig Johnson's 20th novel, "First Frost" will be available May 28th, 2024. Graham Bradley also joins us to discuss Craig Johnson's work and writing process. We talk about what makes these books so great and Craig's own experiences after 20 years of story-telling. Make sure you pick up "First Frost" https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/first-frost.htm Follow Craig @ucrosspop25

When he isn't chasing down leads and bringing in new merchandising partners, Max is modeling the latest designs from WBS Apparel in our ever-growing product catalog. He's no stranger to either side of the camera lens, and has spent years honing his talent to become one of Baltimore's preeminent photographers. He never hesitates to take the shot, whether or not there's a camera in his hand. Max Teller is the co-owner of WBS Apparel and he shares his story with us. Follow them on Twitter @WBSApparel and pick up some merchandise at https://www.wbsapparel.com/

Real estate is too expensive. Interest rates are too high. Food is fake. Crime is increasing. Danger of collapse looms near. You’ll likely never be able to afford to start a homestead, let alone have a place to retreat to in the coming struggles. That’s why they started Dwelt—to make your homesteading dreams a reality, and to provide secure, self-reliant communities where you can thrive even after economic and governmental collapse. Chris Hardman returns to the show and Mitch Weight brings his expertise to bear. These are the family men, the mountain men, the survivors and thrivers. Follow them on all platforms @DweltSafeHavens and check out their website. https://dweltsafehavens.com/about

Scott Fischbuch is a passionate coach and personality typing expert dedicated to helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. With years of experience in personal development and business optimization, he has honed his skills to create tailored coaching strategies that drive real results. On this episode we discuss the book "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by former FBI hostage negotiator and founder of the Black Swan Group, Chris Voss. Connect with Scott and sign up for wilderness retreats, personal coaching, and more at https://toolswithscott.com Buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

"Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again" is a new book by George of Cappadocia. We discuss his writings and what it means to be a man. We discuss "Bronze Age Mindset", Christianity, and much more. Follow him on X (Twitter) @ChivalryGuild Buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTV5T2HZ?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

T.R. Hudson is the author of Automaton and his newest novel “The Perfect and the Wicked”. He is the host of the Cannon Fodder podcast and a member of the Triumvirate behind the Double Dealer magazine. We discuss his latest book, family, bad writing advice, Passage Prize, and much more.

Returning guest Graham Bradley is back to recap his year of writing, push-ups, and the genesis of a succesful YouTube channel. We discuss family life, fatherhood, Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, Dune, and much more. We read one of Louis L'Amour's short stories. Check on Graham on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/GrahamBradley

After a long hiatus, Tom Dinkelman and I return with Jack, the Rust Belt Kid to discuss the family, hard work, and the American Way. Follow him on Twitter (X) @rustbeltkid1 and support American manufacturing at gatorbar.com

The inimitable Lafayette Lee joins us again to discuss Cormac McCarthy, the Bible, children's books, movies and more. Follow him on Twitter for the absolute best content @Partisan_O Subscribe to his substack at ruins.substack.com