Bearded Monkey Podcast

Episode 44 | The Boston Tea Party: The Spark That Lit a Nation 🇺🇸 What really happened during the Boston Tea Party—and how did it lead to George Washington becoming the leader of the Continental Army? In Episode 44 of the Bearded Monkey Podcast , I dive into the true story behind one of America's most defining moments. Discover why ordinary colonists risked everything for liberty, why the Bost...

Inside every one of us is a daily battle. One side is driven by discipline, courage, gratitude, and purpose. The other is fueled by fear, anger, doubt, and excuses. The question isn't whether the battle exists—it's which dog you're feeding. In this episode (Ep. 43) of the Bearded Monkey Podcast , we explore the timeless story often attributed to Sitting Bull and unpack what it means fo...

Episode 42 of the Bearded Monkey Podcast is live and this one hits different. I sit down with Lindsy Bean , founder of Halo Brand , a fast-growing dog lifestyle and apparel company built on purpose, grit, and a deep love for the bond between humans and their dogs. In this episode, we dive into the origin story of Halo Brand , how Lindsy turned an idea into a recognizable brand, and the real-life c...

Welcome back to the Bearded Monkey Podcast —where discipline, responsibility, and real-world preparedness come before politics, noise, and nonsense. In this episode we break down a developing story out of Austin, Texas, an active shooter incident that once again forces a hard conversation about violence, terrorism, response time, and what ordinary citizens can realistically do when seconds matter...

On today's episode of THE BEARDED MONKEY PODCAST , I sit solo and break down two recent news stories. This is a speculative podcast and I like to be able to delve into an article and provide my spin on it. As always, if you like the show, please share the show. #welcometothefamily *****DISCIPLINE IS VIOLENCE AGAINST THE VERSION OF YOU THAT QUITS***** https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/b...

On today’s episode of the Bearded Monkey Podcast , I sat down with Russ Cleveland , a candidate running for a Montana House seat , for a real, respectful, and necessary conversation about leadership, public service, and the direction of Montana. This episode isn’t about sound bites or political theater—it’s about dialogue , accountability , and what it means to serve the people you represent. We t...

On Ep. 38 of THE BEARDED MONKEY PODCAST, I host a solo episode and break down some of what is known at this point regarding the assassination of CHARLIE KIRK . A Tribute to Charlie Kirk On September 10th, our country lost Charlie Kirk—a voice who, in just 31 years, left an impact far larger than his age might suggest. His death was sudden, violent, and heartbreaking. But even in grief, there’s a g...

On today's episode of, The Bearded Monkey Podcast, we discuss multiple topics related to firearms safety and defending your dwelling, and/or your loved ones from a potential threat. Today's guest is my favorite co-host, Lasamoa. We break down a recent article from Police1.com. We also are starting up something we will be including in the majority of our episodes moving forward, which is a segment...

On today's episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast, I sit down with Graham Dunne. Graham is a retired Police Sgt from the Denver metro area. He currently is a firearms instructor and runs the company, Ragnar Tactical, which has been around for over two decades. This episode was a video podcast and it was great to sit down with Graham and catch up with him for a bit. If you would like a copy of Graha...

On today’s episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast , Lasamoa and I discuss the following topics: Kamala Harris’ 5 Trillion Dollar Tax Hike Plan https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/08/22/report-kamala-harris-wants-to-boost-taxes-by-5-trillion/ LAPD Officers encountering a naked burglary suspect wielding a knife. https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/video-nude-burglary-suspect-lunges-at-lapd-...

On today's episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast , I discuss the new Colorado House Bill 24-1174 . This bill pertains to new Concealed Carry Laws in the State of Colorado. The bill is only 12 pages long and I go through a large portion of it to try and provide some insight as to what to expect moving forward in order to either obtain, or renew your Concealed Handgun Permit . As always, if you...

On today's episode of THE BEARDED MONKEY PODCAST , Lasamoa plays host as she interviews me. She asks a bunch of questions regarding my origin story and a bit of my background from boyhood to where I am now. Lasamoa has been with me for several years, but even she learned a thing or two about me in this episode, of which I know you'll appreciate. As always, the banter back and forth between...

In today's episode of  The Bearded Monkey Podcast,  I read excerpts from the book, Alone At Dawn, which was written by Dan Schilling and Lori Chapman Longfritz. There is no way I can pay the respect due to John Chapman, who was killed in action, in 2002, in the mountains of Afghanistan. John was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018, 16 years after his death. I have always been inspi...

Today on, The Bearded Monkey Podcast, I sit down and talk with Will Grimes and Eli Schmidt from Mile High Property Brothers . We actually recorded this episode in their studio in the Denver Metro Area. They're also the hosts of the Day One Dollar Zero Podcast , which is featured on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as other platforms. We discuss a bit of Will's background as he and I catch...

On today's Episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast , I play host to Brad McDonald . Brad is the owner of Girard Avenue Marketplace https://www.girardavenuemarketplace.com/ based in La Jolla, CA. I have known Brad for around two decades and I have seen his growth along the way, which is awesome! On the Bearded Monkey Podcast today, we chat and speculate about several recent news articles and shar...

On Episode 29 of The Bearded Monkey Podcast, Lasamoa and I sit down at the kitchen table for a little chat. We tend to have coffee together on days off and took the time to record an episode for the show. During the convo, we cover the following topics for your listening enjoyment: Lasamoa talks about where she has been with her photography business the last year and what inspired her to get back...

Today on The Bearded Monkey Podcast , I was able to collaborate with Jared Hazel from the Denver Crux Podcast . He and I have known each-other for several years and have each been hosted on the other's show. Anytime I get the chance to sit and chat with Jared, it's never dull, so I figured why not record and upload? Oh, and it was a bonus to be able to have "Kris" on the show wit...

On today's episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast , I am pleased to sit down and have a conversation with the owner/operator for Warrior Hippie Clothing and Apparel . It's a Colorado based clothing company that truly supports military and first responders on their journey during and after their years of Service. Tim is the genuine article and I think you'll truly appreciate his message...

In today's episode of THE BEARDED MONKEY PODCAST , Lasamoa and I delve into a few newsworthy stories and speculate on them. We broke down the following snippets for y'all's listening pleasure: OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PAGE articles of two recent fallen Officers, Nevada Krinkee and Jonathan Diller. Denise Richards and her claim of making 2 Million dollars/month on her Only Fans Account. Th...

On Today's episode of The Bearded Monkey Podcast , I am privileged to sit down and speak with Linda Lanier. Linda is a singer, speaker, and political figure from the State of Montana. Linda has an incredible and inspiring story that I know you will all love to hear. We discuss a wide spectrum of topics as per our usual. We also break down a few recent National News articles and speculate on al...

Episode 24 of The Bearded Monkey Podcast is coming to you just in time for the New Year of 2024.  In this episode, we break down some questions a NEW GUN OWNER needs to be asking before they purchase a gun and then in the period after buying their new gun.  Two Real World Self Defense Scenarios where people did not have the time to wait for a first responder to save them. Instead they took matters...

Today, on the Bearded Monkey Podcast I sit down with Lasamoa. As usual there are a wide range of topics we cover. We started out with a little small talk and then moved on to a couple breitbart.com articles. Those links are below.  https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/25/exposed-bill-gatess-relationship-with-convicted-pedophile-jeffrey-epstein-revolved-around-a-global-health-investment-fund/...

Today, on the Bearded Monkey Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Michelle Dee. We discuss a broad range of topics. This was the first ever full length video podcast, where I used Riverside. FM to record the show. Little ups and downs, but thanks to some editing by the wife, it turned out amazing! Lisa had a lot of obstacles to overcome on her path of life, but she shares some things that have worked for...

Today, on the Bearded Monkey Podcast , I am privileged to sit down with three-time Purple Heart Award recipient, Jim O'Brien . He is HIGHLY decorated from his time served in the Vietnam conflict. This man is the real deal in every sense of the word. We talk about his life and growing up in North Dakota and then on to his time in the military. We wrap up by discussing after he was flown back t...

Today, on the Bearded Monkey Podcast , I sit down with my wife, Lasamoa. We discuss several topics ranging from what has been happening lately over the summer for us. We also talk about the ongoing issues with the deadly fires in Maui, HI, as well as the recent hilarity of Adam 22's wife, Lena The Plug and her shooting a porn with Jason Luv.  Lastly, we chat about some of the steps we as huma...