The Surf'n Turf Show

The dynamic duo unpack the current situation in the Middle East. They explore the implications of what's going on and what might happen next. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (ht...

Peter Turchin books referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Peter-Turchin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3APeter%2BTurchin Joe Abercrombie Age of Madness Trilogy: https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/The_Age_of_Madness_Trilogy Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk)...

Dan and Adam talk the fallibility of memory, trust within military units, the joy of Frank Frazetta's fantasy artwork, and a few war stories. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (ht...

Dan and Adam dive into Tribe by Sebastian Junger, a book that challenges everything we think we know about community, belonging, and why modern life leaves so many feeling lost. From combat veterans to cubicle workers, Tribe reveals a hidden truth: we’re wired for connection, struggle, and meaning — not isolation and ease. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-...

Dan and Adam talk social risk, with an intro discussing real estate, generational differences, homeschooling vs. public schools, and risks in the digital realm. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork

How do you raise a kid that doesn’t end up being either a mental train wreck or a pretentious ass? And what are the risks you’ll encounter while you try to do it? Those are the questions Adam and Dan work through today. In the process, they cover a lot of ground, ranging from reading lists, to limiting device time, to brain chemistry. Tune in to see what they’ve got to offer.

Nobody wants to be broke and in debt, but how do you do it? Today, Adam and Dan focus on what they teach their kids to set them up for financial success in life. By leaning on the insights of Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki, the dynamic duo aim to impart the sort of habits that will enable their kids to stay out of debt, live within their means, and maximize the value of their time. Surfn'Turf on...

Dan and Adam discuss components of physical risk, starting with snorkeling in the Caribbean. They talk about how awesome helmets are, particularly inside (or outside) of tanks. They finish by discussing the importance of sports, and how sports for children has gotten out of control in the last few decades.

All Joy and No Fun Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H8QSIFS/?bestFormat=true&k=all%20joy%20and%20no%20fun&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_14&crid=1D2RTWNOIYC5N&sprefix=all%20joy%20and%20no Daniel was the Bully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_Gz_iTuRMM&pp=ygUUZGFuaWVsIHdhcyB0aGUgYnVsbHk%3D Mere Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=sr_1_3?cr...

In their efforts to get their hands around applying military risk mitigation to parenting and normal life, Adam and Dan’s conversation goes all over the place. From zombie movies, to parachuting, to neurochemistry, they try to get a few rounds on paper to start zeroing in on the best way to identify the obstacles to success in our lives, and intelligently allocate resources to defeating those obst...

There’s an old Army cliché that says, ‘you don’t have to train to suck.’ Is that true, though? Today, Adam and Dan use vignettes ranging from Navy SEAL training to slogging through a Jane Austen novel to illustrate the importance of overcoming adversity. Tune in to hear them discuss the benefits of challenging ourselves, strategies for incorporating adversity into our lives and the lives of our ki...

What do you do when you’re stuck between a rock and hard place? Today, Adam and Dan continue their inquiry into the decision making process by exploring the ethical side of the problem space. They use a series of combat and non-combat vignettes to unpack lose / lose decision making with the goal of understanding how to train ourselves to identify the least bad options available. They conclude the...

Today, the duo discusses decision making. After breaking down a vignette from the week where everyone involved was unhappy with the outcome—the Deer Wars—Adam and Dan discuss the way we use our heads, hearts, and guts to make choices. During the episode, they talk about the limits of rationality, the risks of bias, and the need to strive for objectivity and self-awareness, and by the end, they rea...

Dan and Adam discuss accountability, parenthood, and the influence of technology and social media on modern life. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork

Welcome to The Surf ’n Turf show! A show that ​​tackles life’s chaos with candor, covering everything from parenting and masculinity to fitness and finance.  Today, Adam and Dan dig into two facets of masculinity - accountability and self-reliance. They dig into their personal and parenting experiences to explore the positive and negative aspects and try to bracket in on the golden mean for each o...