The Distinguished Savage Podcast

Wes Hightower is back for another conversation on a myriad of topics. We get in to the latest course he taught, Close Target Reconnaissance, [CTR] as well as photography for CTR, hardening the homestead, war movies, and even a little on UAPs. You can find the shows sponsor RallyPointISRSolutions here https://www.rallypointisrsolutions.com You can find Absloute Security and Lock here http://absolut...

Rich Brown of The American Warrior Society is wealth of knowledge and insight. In this episode we get in to the Charlie Kirk shooting as well as recent events, and we dig in to deescalation, and sometimes violence is the only answer.  You can find this shows sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find our sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.co...

Savage Sunday is a short companion show to The Distinguished Savage Podcast, with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews & recommendations, as well other info surrounding all things Distinguished Savage!  You can find this shows sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find our sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.com You can find this shows webs...

Another archive episode from early in the podcast. Tommy Joe Moore is a fighter, trainer, author, and a UK national treasure. This conversation is a must for any true fight nerd. Tommy is a wealth of knowledge and one of the most down to earth people you'll meet. You can find our sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find our sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here http://abso...

This archive episode is from the early days of the podcast, early 2021. Available again now and reedited. Steve is a martial arts instructor, shooting instructor, and truly fascinating guy! His methodology of teaching is unique and very effective. Steve is likely one of the coolest, most interesting instructors you haven't heard of.  You can find Steve at his school Salado Martial Arts https://sal...

Savage Sunday is a short companion podcast to The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and occasional commentary.  You can find the shows sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.com You can details on the upcoming course with Team1Tactics here https://www.team1tacticsolutions...

This episode originally aired in mid 2021 but is still incredibly actionable today. It's also one of the episodes that didn't port over when I switched RSS feeds. For those unfamiliar, Spencer Coursen has quite the pedigree. Former US Army Ranger with Combat Deployments, former Special Deputy US Marshal Service, Founder and CEO of Coursen Security Group, Speaker, Podcaster, and Author of the best...

This is an archive episode from May 2022. Michiel Mulder is an Urban Combatives Ins, Self Defense Coach, and works in Security and Close Protection. His instagram School of Self Protection is just a small showing of the training he provides. He also has a youtube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@schoolofselfprotection Michiel will also be in Greenville SC May 2nd and 3rd, 2026 for a 2 day seminar...

Savage Sunday is a short companion show to The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and TDS Podcast news.  You can find this shows sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.com You can find info on Team1Tactics here https://www.team1tacticsolutions.com You can find this shows w...

Patrick Hinshaw is the founder of Maverick Tactical, a company that manufctures body armor as well as a brick and mortar store carrying tactical gear and knives. Maverick is also a regional distributor for Agilite Tactical Gear. Patrick's son Sean has joined the business and oversees much of the manufacturing as well as running the store. You can find Maverick Tactical here https://mavericktactica...

Wes Hightower is a currently operational SF 18F, intel sgt, and the founder of RallyPointST a training company that teaches a variety of skills and tradecraft including surveillance, Recce, covert entry, military movement, and more.  You can find RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can this shows sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here http://absolutesecurityandlock.com You can find thi...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Stefano Ritondale is the Chief Intelligence Officer for Artorias, an Open Source Intellligence Company that provides AI and analyist driven bespoke OSINT to private companies, government, as well as the average citizen. Artorias has launched thier OSINT app, SitRep available for both Apple and Android users that provides open source intel that you can curate to your specific interests and costs on...

Marty Martin is a former 75th Ranger Regiment member and has his own training company, Team1tactics, as well as teaching for the Gryphon Group in a variety of course work. On this episode we talk about his upcoming training in Charlotte, NC, October 12th thru the 14th, Urban Recce and Surveillance 101. Hosted by KDI Protective Services.  You can find Team1Tactics and sign up for the course here ht...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Scott Willis is a man of many talents and has always leaned towards a career in service to others. In this episode we get in to him getting in to Fire Service, eventually moving in EMS and becoming a Paramedic, and recently finishing Nursing School, becoming an RN and working in the ER.  Scott is also one of those guys you want in a crisis. Calm, cool under pressure, and a work ethic that are his...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Cole Weitzel is a Sheriffs Deputy in Western North Carolina. He his both an SRT and K9 officer and is now transitioning in CID, Criminal Investigations Division, as a Detective. This is a follow up conversation to our first one a few days ago!  You can find this shows website here https://www.thedistinguishedsavage.com You find our sponsor RallyPointST here https://rallypointst.com You can find ou...

Julian Fisher is a fascinating man. Though he grew in one of the poorest areas of inner city Birmingham, England and with a tumultuous childhood, Julian will eventually use those early experiences to rise to careers in finance and then in intelligence in the UK government. These days he has his own boutique private Intelligence company specializing in Africa, and he is an author. His incredible bo...

Cole Weitzel is a Sheriffs Deputy here in Western North Carolina. He is an SRT, Special Response Team, member, a K9 Officer, and now most recently, a Detective for his Agency, Alexander Co Sheriffs Office. Cole is epitome of what we need as an LEO in this country. Professional, highly skilled, humble, and empathetic. This is Part 1 of this conversation and we'll be recording the second part in the...

This episode is one from the archives that didn't port over with my RSS feed switch. This conversation tool place back in 2021.  The views, information, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guest speakers and do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations, employers, or sponsors. The opinions and views shared do not reflect the positions of ou...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Matt Everett goes by many monikers however you likely know him by NC Scout. He is US Army vet with several combat deployments where he specialized in Long Range Reconnaissance. These days he is an author, podcaster, entrepreneur, Instructor, and one of the most interesting guys you'll meet.  You can find all things NC Scout and Brushbeater at https://brushbeater.store You can find his podcast Radi...

John Guandolo is a former Special Agent with FBI, and author, and now trains local, state, and federal law enforcement. This conversation is a fascinating one.  You can find John's website and training here, https://johnguandolo.com You can find the site he mentioned, Unrestrained Analytics here, https://unconstrainedanalytics.org You can find this website here, https://www.thedistinguishedsavage....

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...