Ironside Podcast

My brother Joe, the Athenian Stranger, returns to discuss mental health, or as he describes it, mental strength. We start with an excerpt from Tim Ferriss' book "Tools of Titans" regarding suicide, and proceed to discuss everything from Nietzsche to the Apostle Paul. Above all else we invite anyone who is struggling with bouts of melancholy and depression to reach out. We promise that your reachin...

In a very special episode our friends Steve and Lisa share their story of faith and how they have come to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and what it means to be a family.

Tony Cowden is an American hero. We discuss his upbringing, the reason he is running for the US House North Carolina District 3, starting and selling a small business, what trust means, and how the death of a loved one is not a loss but a gain. He is going to save America.  Support him in his campaign and learn his stance on the issues that matter most: tonycowden.com Follow him on Twitter @T...

We are joined by an American Hero and Western Legend: Braxton McCoy. He is a horseman, a husband, a father, a warrior, a poet, and storyteller. We read an excerpt from his book, "The Glass Factory" available on his website: braxtonmccoy.com/theglassfactory and  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Factory-Braxton-McCoy/dp/0999322516 We discuss good and evil, comic book movies, literature and...

On a very special episode we are joined by my bride as well as our friend, Madeline Joy, the founder of the Deseret Woman magazine. We discuss her rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, families, and the need for uplifting, inspiring, and doctrinally-sound messages. Deseret Woman is a monthly print magazine written by Latter-day Saint women for Latter-day Saint women. Our mission is to support...

In a very special episode, Tom and I are joined by my own father, Brendan Cain. A farmer, a computer research scientist, a minor-league hockey player, a general contractor--my dad has done it all. He details his conversion to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how that changed our family for the better forever.

Nima Cheraghi is a linguist, a writer, a thinker, and an adventurer. We discuss his latest series on the Friekorps in the Baltics and what it means to reflect ourselves upon the world.  Subscribe to his substack: nimacheraghi.substack.com Follow him on Twitter: @AnchorStill 

Ben Wilson, the host of the How To Take Over The World Podcast, returns to discuss Sasquatch, Vladimir Putin, where Alexander the Great's remains are located, telling the truth, and much more.  Connect with him on Twitter @BenWilsonTweets  Listen to the How To Take Over The World Podcast at www.httotw.com Sasquatch video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG0FNv8KEgU

David Moore is an expert entrepreneur, a genius marketer, and a fantastic friend. He shares his outlook and insight into living a more meaningful life.  Follow him on Twitter @DavidMoore411

Tom and I are joined by the rootin'est tootin'est gunslinging cowgirl in the wild, wild west. Molly Miller is a wife, a mother, a bona fide cowgirl, an author and a shining example of stick-to-it-tiveness. She shares her journey from runaway to a happily married mother and homesteader.  Buy her debut novel "Babylon's Fallen Star" at bigsage.press and follow her on Twitter @MollyMiller951

Owen is a friend, a husband, a father, and an illustrator. A mystic, a seeker, thinker, doer. He shares his spiritual journey and how he has grown into his faith in Christ and his role as the spiritual director of his family. He gives advice to aspiring artists and how to be a good worthy husband and father. Buy his book at http://amazon.com/dp/B09MYQ94KJ/   Check out his art http://owencyclo...

The prolific writer and unparalleled thinker, Zero HP Lovecraft, joins me to talk about the gift of fiction and the importance of history. The tethers of reality are stretched and strained but we must not let ourselves be reduced to the status of ascetics. There is no pleasure more complex than that of thought. Follow him on Twitter @0x49fa98 Read his incomparable work at zerohplovecraft.wordpress...

My brother, the Red Devil, joins me to talk about his time in Special Forces, being a husband, a father, and a man. He is absolutely legit and is one of the smartest and strongest dudes on the planet. Follow him on Twitter for expert kit advice @Snakeeater36 Read his substack for legit insights into current conditions and how to weather any storm. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCuZs6Ugw1dlpUfl...

My dear friend and mentor joins me to discuss loyalty, brotherhood, fistfights, and philosophy. Remember that real honor can overcome all obstacles and whether you're new to philosophy and fitness or have been on the path for a long time, there is more to learn and more to share. Follow him on Twitter @Athens_Stranger and check out his spaces to learn at the foot of a true master. 

Greg Nelson is a father to fifteen children and a hero to millions more. He works for FamilySearch and has helped countless people reconnect with their long-lost ancestors. He is a wise, measured, gentle, and strong man.  He is the content strategy specialist for East Europe, Central Asia, Asia, and various parts of the United States at FamilySearch. He holds a B.A. in Russian, an M.A. in Sla...

Tom and I sit down with a long-time friend and mentor, Mr. Tanner Guzy. Tanner is a men's style coach, an author, a supreme athlete, a husband, father, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is an exemplary man and has a lot of good counsel to share with us to help us improve in every facet of life.  Sign up to get personal coaching from him: https://masculine-style...

Eli Crane is a combat veteran, small-business owner, husband, father and a follower of Jesus Christ. Eli went on five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3 and served our country for 13 years – protecting and defending America’s freedom, way of life, and Constitution. We discuss selflessness, loving our enemies, and being better husbands and fathers.   He is...

Pornography has become so prolific that one way or another it will rear its many ugly hydra heads at some point in our lives and try to sink its fangs into our hearts and minds. But it doesn't have to defeat us. In fact, we can defeat it.  Tim is a husband, father, and a man of God. He has fought the good fight and emerged from a world of addiction to the world's most pernicious poison; porno...

Nick is first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, and a father. He is also an incredible lifter, not only of heavy objects but also of souls. He is a great teacher and coach. We talk about faith, family, and fatherhood. We discuss getting in shape, eating right, and where to start or begin again.  You can follow him on Twitter @blksmthbb Be sure to check out his merchandise, w...

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...

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 a...

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