The Distinguished Savage Podcast

This episode was orignally recorded on Sept 2nd, 2020 and was one of the episodes that didn't port over with the RSS feed switch. This was my first conversation with Patrick before ever meeting him in person. Since then I've had the honor and privilege to train with him many times! He is a true brother and friend, as well as an incredible coach!  You can find Patrick on his website at https://www....

Ross "Marty" Martin is a former US Army Ranger Regiment member now instructor for both his own training company, Team 1 Tactics and Gryphon Group. With several combat deployments and a wealth of knowledge and trade craft especially in the area of Long Range Reconnaissance.  You can find Marty at https://www.team1tacticsolutions.com or Team1Tactics facebook here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Wes Hightower back for his third time on the show and he never disappoints! Wes is a currently operational SF 18 Foxtrot, Intel Sgt, and while goes by pseudonym as he's still in the Army, he is getting ready to retire from Active Duty. In this episode we get in to the responsibilties of carrying a gun for protection and the ramifications of having to use that gun among some other very interesting...

Stefano Ritondale is the Chief Intel Officer for Artorias, a bespoke OSINT collection company that uses AI to democratize open source intelligence for the common person. Artorias has launched their new app SitRep available on both IOS and Android platforms. In this episode we get in to exactly what SitRep does and what's coming soon for both Artorias and the app! Also check out the Artorias podcas...

Karl de la Guerra is the founder and CEO of KDI Protective Services and his recent project is a non profit, Community Preparedness Center for the Carolinas, which will provide training in a myriad of areas for the general public to better prepare emergencies and specific situations.  We also get in to how to better think about possible threats and emergencies and planning for contingencies for tho...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Wes Hightower is a currently operational SF 18F, Intel Sgt, and he is the founder of Rally Point Security and Training. A training company that provides high level course work and also builds bespoke courses to the clients needs.  Wes is also a wealth of knowledge. In this second conversation we get in to his thoughts on the possibilties for terror attacks on US soil and other topics.  You can fin...

Wes Hightower is a currently operational SF 18F and through his training company, Rally Point Security and Training he offers a multitude of courses. In this episdoe which aired a few months ago but had to be taken down for reasons beyond Wes' control. There is no classified info or Opsec in the episode but is full of actionable Information! Wes and Rally Point ST is also a new sponsor for the sho...

Robert Toombs is a fascinating guy. He is also the man behind putting together Mountain Readiness, a bi annual event that hosts instructors and artisans who teach mini courses on things like homesteading, knife making, shooting, gardening, chicken keeping, defensive tactics, blacksmithing, foraging, and many other subjects related to self reliance and resilience located in Wilkes Co. North Carolin...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

This is a reissue episode as the original upload had an issue. The actual episode number 295. Mishaylah Rhodes Real is an Bjj Brown Belt under Andre Galvao and the Atos Banner. I've had the honor of knwoing her since day one on her jiu jitsu journey and watching her grow, train hard, compete, and simply be one of the most humans you'll ever meet.  She is a 3x NoGi World Champ, a 2x NoGi Pans Champ...

Aaron Jannetti is back for another conversation. Our first was about two years or so ago and as always Aaron never dissappoints! We get in to a lot of interesting topics including the new Gracie First Responder Program.  As always the views expressed are the those the person espousing them.  You can find the show website here https://www.thedistinguishedsavage.com You can find Endeavor Defense and...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

This episode was originally recorded in June 2021, however it's still germane today. Chad is one of the most knowledgable people on the planet in terms of fighting, defensive tactics, and LEO DT. His is the founder of C4C, Code4Concepts, a defensive tactics system for law enforcement. He is a long time operational LEO and has been training and teaching for decades.  You can find Chad at https://pf...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Kerry Slone is the founder of We The Female, a non profit that teaches Women's Shooting Course's and supports Domestic Abuse Survivors. This is Kerry's second time on the show and as usual, she does not disappoint!  You can find Kerry on her website https://www.wethefemale.net You can find the show website here https://www.thedistinguishedsavage.com You can find the show sponsor Absolute Security...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Dr. Carlos Vaquez is a Forensic Psychologist, Professor, Author, Podcaster, and fascianting guy. His new book, The Souls Odyssey is available now on Amazon. In this episode we talk about the book and we get in to my questions about relationships, conversation strategies, and why people think the way they do. As always, Dr Carlos gives me actionable insights on communicating more effectively and un...

Stefano Ritondale is a veteran US Army Armor Officer who then got in to Military Intelligence. Currently he is the Chief Intel Officer for the defense company Artorias, a company that utilizes Open Source Intel [OSINT] from many sources such as social media, news outlets, bloggers, and other online resources using AI and analysts they can provide very near real time OSINT intel directly to your ph...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Guillaume Williams is a Lutheran Minister and Martial Artist whose absolutely not the pastor you're expecting! He is genuine, curious about life and training, and he is the kind of Minister you want as a spiritual leader. The most interesting thing is we didn't get in to religion!  We talk about his thought process on having the martial skills to defend himself, his family, and his congregation, a...

David Lashley is a Judicial Security Expert, Combatives Instructor, and Author. With 23 years experience in the court system and 35 years plus in martial arts and combatives, David has worked courts across the judicial system including Municipal, Juvenile, Appellate, Federal, and the Ohio Supreme Court. David is also the author of a new book drawing on his vast experience in both the Court System...

The Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main po...

Tim Wenzel CPP is a Global Security Executive, Author, and Thought Leader in the Security Industry. He is also a US Army Combat Vet, Former Contractor, Paramedic, and a fascinating guy!  In this episode we talk about how the December 2024 assassination of the United Health Care CEO has changed the landscape of the security industry and continues to change it! Tim is a visionary and he looks at thi...