Podcast Episodes

When the Grid Fails: Lessons from Real Attacks on the Homeland

Episode 63

What happens when the power goes out—and it’s not an accident?

In recent years, attacks on our nation’s critical infrastructure have revealed just how fragile these modern systems we all rely on reall…

Published on 3 hours ago

Defiance of Doom: The Germanic Hero

Episode 62

What does it mean to be a warrior when the odds are not in your favor and even the world seems to have turned its back on you? Welcome to the world of the heroes in Northern European myth. The divine…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

3 Tactical Mantras That Will Keep You Alive

Episode 62

In this episode, we explore three timeless combat principles that separate those who survive from those who don’t — principles built around movement, coordination, and security. These simple but powe…

Published on 1 month ago

The Greek Hero: the Quest Beyond Human Limits

Every culture has its heroes, but for the ancient Greeks, the hero wasn’t just a man who fought bravely or achieved great things. He was something far greater. He was a mortal who strained against th…

Published on 2 months ago

Convoy Operations for Civilians: Moving As a Group When It Counts

Episode 65

When disaster hits, highways turn into parking lots. Fuel runs dry. Communications fail. Families get separated. We’ve seen it with Katrina, Rita, and other major evacuations—and it will happen again…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Small Unit Tactics: Application for Law Enforcement and Civilians

Episode 64

Most people train to fight as individuals, but few ever learn how to fight as a team. That’s where small unit tactics come in. But are these tactics only for soldiers on the battlefield, or can they …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Becoming Unbreakable

Episode 63

What does it mean to be unbreakable? In this episode, we explore the heroic mindset found in myth, philosophy, and warrior tradition. Drawing from a particular story from the Viking Age, we’ll uncove…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Warrior's Path Through Collapse | John Michael Greer

Episode 62

John Michael Greer Returns!!!

What if myth isn’t just a story, but a weapon, a compass, and a shield?

In this episode, I’m joined once again by author and researcher, John Michael Greer, to explore how…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

CQB For Civilians: Valuable Skill or Tactical LARPing?

Episode 61

Today we’re diving into one of the more heated debates in the firearms and training community — Should civilians be training in CQB? Close Quarters Battle. Is it a useful skill, a fantasy-driven dist…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Tactical Fundamentals: Military Wisdom for CCW's

Episode 60

In this episode, we dive into why tactical thinking isn’t just for the military or law enforcement—it’s essential for civilians too. Using the real-world example of Gary Edwards, a citizen who steppe…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago