The Distinguished Savage Podcast

Justin Carroll is a man of many talents! Former Marine Raider, author, Instructor, podcaster, Paramedic, and international man of mystery! He is also one solid borther! In this episode we talk about his past work with OGAs, being a paramedic and working EMS, lock picking, personal security, and several other rabbit holes! Justin has a website/ blog www.swiftsilentdeadly.com as well as his own podc...

Nina Ng is an author, RN, and NGO Humanitarian Worker who spent time in Haiti and Iraq. Her new book, Deeds Not Words, A Story about Iraq, Love and Mania is available now on Amazon!

Gil Narvaez of Fortitude Consulting took time out to help me get my shooting together and we recorded a quick podcast and put it out while I was at his house!

An episode from the archives. JC Villarreal is asecurity contractor, close protection agent and lead instructor of Engage MX in Monterey Mexico! JC teaches tactics, Krav Maga, and other urban combatives as well as being the head of the Mexico chapter of Libre Fighting Sydstems! In this episode from nearly three years ago we talk about the cartels and JC being abducted by a cartel, as well as the t...

Chase McDougal is a Pro Fighter, Coach, and fascinatng guy! Chase along with his Dad and brother own Dark Horse Matial Arts, aka Dark Horse Dojo in Tulsa Oklahoma. In their words Combat Training for misfits, heathens, shamans, outcasts, outlaws, wizards, withches and.... Chase is one those guys you meet that you instantly like! He is open, genuine, and always has a big smile that hints at good nat...

Savage Sunday is short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!

On this episode, my good friend, Scott Morris, Commercial Airline Capt. and Firearms Instructor takes over the host duties and interviews me! This was a fun turn of the tables for me being interviewed! Scott will be putting out his own podcast very soon and this was an opportunity for him to be the interviewer and a chance for me to be open, honest, and answer some questions from friends about my...

Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast! It features upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, as well as upcoming training opportunities!

Brian Marren and Greg Williams teach human behavior pattern recognition and analysis through their company Arcadia Cognerati. They also have a podcast called The Left of Greg! Brian and Greg are two of the most fascinating guys you'll ever meet and their depth and breadth of knowledge of human behavior is absolutely incredible! In this episode we talk about some of the problems I've come across in...

Christun Erwin, also known as Healthy Buffalo on both instagram and YouTube is many things! She's a Mom, martial artist, self defense instructor, and an amazing human being! She teaches self defense seminars for women and her approach is a very different one from the norm! Christun is a multi time allum of Craig Douglas' course work as well as other Shiv Works Collective instructors and her own tr...

Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, along with all things distinguished, all things savage!

Dr TC Fuller is a US Army vet, retired FBI Agent, and author! In this conversation we talk about his time in the Army and how he got to the FBI from there! We also talk about his new book, Painting Over Rust, Stories From a 20 Year Odyssey In The FBI. While this is a memoir, it is also a critical look at both the successes and failures of the FBI. In this conversation we talk about leadership, the...

Savage Sunday is short episode of The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and all things distinguished, all things savage!

Savage Sunday is a short update episode with upcoming guests, book reviews, and recommendations!

This interview is a rerelease of my conversation with my Mom, Jean Settlemyre Tashman! It was originally released 04/27/21. My Mom recently passed away on 04/20/23. She was a incredible leader, passionate about people and healthcare, and she was an innovator! This episode is a masterclass on leadership and the importance of doing the right thing! RIP Mom. You were one helluva an amazing woman! Wal...

Matt Estridge is a retired Counter Terror Agent with Homeland Security among many other skillsets. Matt built a safer schools program called The LIVE program which he's tried to get implemented in his home state of Tennessee for the last 4 years, visiting the Tennessee Legislature several times and in fact pitched the program to the Governor of Tennessee himsrlf not that long ago! In the wake of t...

Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, and recommendations!

Rich Brown is a man of many talents and skillsets! Marine Corps officer, former LEO, Shooting Instructor and host of The American Warrior Society Podcast to name only a few! In this conversation Rich and I talk his upbringing in the South, leadership, current narratives, and the future of our country to name a few! Rich is a Warrior and Sage and his insights are absolutely on point! You can find R...

Phil Elmore is a martial artist, best selling author, podcaster, and man of many talents! This conversation truly runs the gamut of topics! I laughed more in this episode than any in recent memory. You can find Phils, books on Amazon, and you can find him on instagram @philelmore.

Savage Sunday is a short weekly update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!

Savage Sunday is short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!

This is a rerelease of my very first episode I put out in Febuary 2020. My guest was James Pierson, retired Police Chief. Chief Pierson has an incredible martial arts background and has trained with some amazing people! This episode is very special to me for a number of reasons! Aside from being my first episode, Chief Pierson rarely does podcasts! And he took a chance on me! James is a wealth of...

Savage Sunday is a short update episode for the Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, gear and book reviews, as well as all things distinguished, all things savage!

Mishayla Rhodes is a fascinating woman! She is a Bjj brown belt under Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, Ca. She is one of the most resilient people I know! Her story is a literal journey of self actualization through finding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Aaron Jannetti is a martial artist, innovator, and a fascinating man! His views, concepts, and teaching of self defense is evidence based, pressure tested, and highly effective! He is the co-owner of Endeaver Defense and Fitness in Columbus Ohio and the creator of Knife Control Concepts. In this episode we talk about his background and how he imparts his knowledge to those who train with him, as w...