The Art and War Podcast

This week, Pat Watson, former Tier 1 Coastie and Law Enforcement Officer turned Voluntaryist, K9 trainer, lock picking instructor, author and podcaster joins the lads to discuss his background and subject matter expertise. Pat is also on the show to share his outlook on bureaucracy and the harmful impact it has on human happiness in the workplace and otherwise which he covers in his new book, 'Fuc...

This episode, Mitch and Nathan are joined by Delta Magna, a freelance illustrator, to discuss leaving the corporate world to pursue what you love, being a freelance artist and how to quit underselling your work, fine art vs modern digital art, why she just wants to be treated like 'one of the guys', her influences including Metal Gear Solid, the surprisingly toxic world of fandom fan art, writing...

Joining the lads this week to talk science and silencers is Jay, the founder and engineer behind Pew Science LLC. Jay provides testing for silencers to provide a reliable, unbiased standard for the consumer, which has ruffled some feathers in the industry. He talks about some behind the scenes with why he does what he does, where his expertise comes from, how his work provides both positive and ne...

This week, Flannel Daddy, AKA Mike AKA Garand Thumb himself joins the lads to chat about what got him into guns and shooting, his first firearm purchase, the Magpul Dynamics training DVD’s, Mitch discusses how Garand Thumb has become a powerpoint presentation example for how NOT to talk about certain Federal Agencies while in uniform and Mike touches on what that looks like from his side, his brie...

To celebrate 20 episodes of the show, our producer and editor, B.R The Anarch (AKA B.R Hates Feds or Bloody Revolutions), joins the lads to discuss everything from their plans to 'start a cult' and homestead together and the growing culture behind intentional communities, a Brit talks about the 'American spirit', civilian riflemen and the importance of bringing that culture back, Anarchism an...

This week joining the lads is Isaac Botkin, designer at T.REX Arms! The group discuss making connections via the gun industry, Isaac talks about life before T.REX arms and his previous career working in the TV commercial industry, growing up with a dad working in the political ad space in D.C. and why all the Botkins have videography knowledge, the history of how T.REX Arms came together, the lads...

This week, Rob from Operation Doggo Drop joins the lads discuss some background on what his charity does to put service animals with Veterans who need them the most while sparing them the financial burden and how his ties to the gun industry have helped him accomplish this. He also shares some background on being a reddit moderator for one of the biggest tactical pages on reddit, r/tacticalgear an...

In this episode, the lads sit down with Jared, founder of Orion Training Group and former SWAT Officer and patrol cop. The group discuss his background on how he grew up around guns and law enforcement and how he joined himself, how he got into SWAT and some background on how his team worked, Mitch and Jared talk leadership challenges and Mitch shares a story on his worst soldier ever, Jared discu...

In this episode, the lads are joined by Leah of the Woods and discuss how she ended up with an H&K as her first gun, the absurdities of gun laws and FFL transfers in the US compared to Canada, how ‘R.B.F.’ has saved her from being sold crap at gun stores, early gun ownership, modeling for photographers, what SHOT Show is like, the climate with gun control in Virginia, the increasingly uncertai...

This week the lads pursue some… Administrative Results. That’s right, Balaclava man himself joins Mitch and Nathan to discuss: Task Force 420 and 69, Ron Jeremy targets, Macaulay Culkin Hitler and the intricate lore of the shooting community. He also covers how he got started making content working with an AK builder, keeping content fresh and making a living as a content creator, having Jim Fulle...

This week, the lads are joined by Misty Mountain Supply and Hoser Gun Guy. Mitch is outnumbered by Maple drinkers, that’s right! It’s a Canadian special, eh! The hosers sit down to discuss the upcoming election and their current attitude towards voting in 2021 Canada, Justin ‘Blackface’ Trudeau being Prime Minister for life, why Canadian politics are incomparable to the US, Mitch talks about how a...

This week, Mitch and Nathan are joined by Garrett, an Irish tech journalist with some interesting experiences in the political sphere including being one of Milo Yiannopoulos’ interns, he chats about Milo’s legacy, the deplatforming of notorious pundits, why he’s banned by name from the Google campus and some insider knowledge on the tech industry and tech censorship. Garrett also gives his advice...

We had to have Qore Performance join us after their  announcement concerning government mandates for private companies! In this episode, Qore Performance’s founder and CEO Justin joins the lads to discuss the cooling technology for plate carriers and other gear they’ve pioneered and the science behind it . Mitch discusses being a heat casualty and the poor leadership that lead to it as well a...

In this episode, the lads are joined by Roy, CEO of Weapon Outfitters, to discuss how he got into firearms, Nathan and Roy discuss growing up in an Asian family, his attempt at becoming an Officer, his shift to starting Weapons Outfitters and taking a more tasteful and artistic approach to firearm photography, living overseas and much more! Links mentioned in this episode: Check out Weapon Outfitt...

In this episode, Kaley joins the lads to discuss her time in the Marine Corps, life as a female Marine, the gang talks sexual harassment in the military, Mitch shares a story of a rapist sergeant and false accusations from females, Kaley and Mitch chat about how great military healthcare is (spoiler, not amazing), Kaley talks about superiors in the military trying to take advantage of their rank,...

This week, Clint from Classic Firearms joins Mitch and Nathan to discuss his origin story , his childhood introduction to Firearms and firearms education , Mitch talks about shooting machine guns off his dick , the lads discuss civilian riflemen , the incompetence of the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Mitch’s personal experience working alongside them, including green on blue incidents , Clint tal...

In this episode the lads are joined by Lady Voluntary , Libertarian-Anarchist/Voluntaryist, mother, homeschooler, gardener and blogger, to discuss Homeschooling , homesteading education , Philosophy classes in College , hear Mitch discuss his High School essay comparing and contrasting Hitler and Jesus , Anarchism and morality , passing on principles to your children without indoctrinating them ,...

In this episode the lads are joined by Paigeosity , artist and shooter, to discuss the importance of art in her life , how she got into more lewd commissions and the nature of fetish porn/art in society , Mitch puking the first time he saw a naked woman online , the wider point of the morality of porn , how artists can make a living and how to find what you're worth , Paige learning how to shoot ,...

In this episode, Mitch talks about why he doesn’t drink so much and on a related note: His ass tats . The lads also cover fast food on military bases , Black Rifle Coffee and bro vet companies , political lobbying , Mitch remembers a New York Senator getting booed and roasted in his high school , his previous passion for running for office , debating rights and where rights come from and the boys...

This episode, the lads are joined by Luke from Biting the Bullet and Canadian Royal Navy Veteran, Isaac. They cover everything from the differences between the Canadian and US militaries including the truth behind military ‘benefits’ , recruiter lies , injuries and healthcare , ‘free’ college , training and competence , retention , Mitch shares the details on pissing himself while tearing into one...

This episode, the lads are joined by Task Force Doomer to chat about: What does the 'X' mean? , controversy with their art and theme , Critical Race Theory , creating art in the gun/tactical community, working commissions and much more! Be sure to follow the show on the podcatcher of your choice to stay up to date with new episodes! Links mentioned in this episode:     Follow Task Force...

This episode, the lads are joined by Ashlei Maddox to discuss: Firearm education , OnlyFans , long distance shooting , lewd content, training with her dogs and boyfriend and much more! Be sure to follow the show on the podcatcher of your choice to stay up to date with new episodes! Links mentioned in this episode: Follow Ashlei here: https://www.instagram.com/ashlei_maddox/ Follow the lads on IG:...

This episode, the lads discuss: Canadian Bro Vets , Dakota Meyer and his shitty opinions , the process behind putting together their guides , Canadian gun culture , Morale, vaccines and retainment in the military , David Chipman the Waco Kid and his nomination for head of the ATF and they compare their contrasting US and Canadian public school educations on the war of 1812 and other conflicts! Be...