On this episode, I sit down with World Master's Weightlifting Champion, multi-facility CrossFit owner, and good friend, James Ellis, to record a deep and lengthy conversation out in my barn.Despite achieving such high accolades and accomplishments, it seems these might be the least interesting things about him. After joining us at our second Legion…

In this long overdue special episode, we sit down with Dr. Josh Sharpe and have a live discussion on the evolution of Savage Gentleman as an idea, a company, and a way of life. We delve into the process of becoming a Savage Gentleman through experience and intention. He and I discuss how a man can cultivate both his Savage and Gentleman sides to re…

What would it be like to suddenly flee your home and seek refuge in a new town with complete strangers? How would you cope with the physical and emotional stress of being the one your family looks to for protection from the imminent danger of war?Recently, I had the unique opportunity to speak with a young man who is living this experience right no…

In today's modern world, more and more of our time and attention is demanded of us. We are told from every direction how to think, what to buy, and where to look.And if we aren't careful, we can get so caught up in the noise and static that surrounds us, that our lives drift past without us realizing. To prevent this, our guest Ryan Michler sets bo…

UFC Hall of Famer, former Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion, Randy Couture, joined us for some heavy hitting life lessons he's learned over the years. Making the transition from Army Veteran, to Collegiate Wrestler, to UFC fighter, to blockbuster actor, Randy talks about learning to find his purpose moving from one era in his life to…

The legendary Bert Sorin joins us on this episode to discuss how he uses his love of sport and the outdoors to sharpen his senses.In our conversation, he relates how he has been able to hone his senses through various experiences in order to make better and better decisions.We talk about how heightened sensitivity allows us to receive more feedback…

In times of crisis there are well established protocols for communication. These are tried and true methods that have been documented for centuries and are the foundation for effective crisis management.Regardless of your political stance, we can all agree that the past 2 years have been one huge debacle, and we have all seen first hand some perfec…

Whenever I get a chance, I like to do a little live feed in our Savage Gentleman closed Facebook Group we call the "League of Savage Gentlemen." In this episode, I touch on some of the ethos of the group, get a little bit personal, and also dive a deeper into a few recent conversations. Specifically, I delve into the concept of men making art, some…

This special episode is from and an interview for CHEST Magazine with Savage Gentleman educator, Matt Beaudreau. A former MMA fighter, turned school teacher and administrator, he now consults Fortune 500 companies while also running ACTON Academy and his Apogee program he co-founder with Tim Kennedy. In our conversation, Matt explains how his exper…

Lucas O'Hara was an Army sniper and executive bodyguard, who now runs his Grizzly Forge blacksmith shop out of the Black Rifle Coffee headquarters in Salt Lake City. After spending the morning designing and forging a new knife for Savage Gentleman, we sit down for a deep conversation about his process, his mentality, and his story of transition thr…

I once again sit down in the NonProphet studio, this time to record a long overdue session with Mark Twight. Mark is a prolific writer and photographer, that is best known for his accomplishments in the world of alpine climbing and the fitness industry. His exploits in the mountains (and the training he endured to facilitate them), earned him an ad…

Recently, my friend Will Jenkins came into town and took me on my very first proper quail hunt. After a successful afternoon in the field, we sat down with some Glenfiddich and recorded a conversation about the day's events and Will's latest endeavor, TryUpland.org. We delve into the serenity of upland hunting, the merits of trying new things, bein…

We once again welcome our friend Jack Donovan to the show to discuss his most recent book, "Fire in the Dark".Like a modern day Prometheus, Jack's writing and philosophy help illuminate the way for many men looking for guidance and his latest piece is no exception. Along with his book release, we talk about about why ideals are necessary, the all i…

At certain points of our life, we all seek to make some changes to ourselves. Quite often, these are soley directed toward our external appearance, which is actually just a reflection of our internal and external environments. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin and Michael Blevins in the NonProphet Podcast Studio to discu…

Being a dad isn't easy and there's no training manual to follow, but that doesn't mean we still can't gain an edge...Our guest, Larry Hagner of the Good Dad Project and the Dad Edge Podcast, joins us to chat about some of the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. We talk about teaching our children physical literacy, how to be autonomous, …

Yesterday, I was in the shop and decided to go live on Instagram to have an open and candid conversation on how we have gotten here and how we can start to fix things. This is a raw and unedited recording of what was discussed regarding the death of George Floyd, the protests and riots, and the current state of affairs. We welcome your input in con…

It wasn't long ago when the barbershop was the place where men could discuss ideas and exchange different viewpoints. A place to not only groom one's appearance, but also one's mind. It was the contemporary version of the ancient Greek and Roman forums. In an effort to resurrect this time-honored tradition, we teamed up with our buddies over at Thr…

When tragedy strikes, how we react says a lot about our character and who we are as a person. Certain events are so catastrophic, they can even define entire generations. That is the case with September 11th, where men and women dropped everything to go and help their countrymen, and an entire nation banded together in unity. We spoke with one such…

Tanner Guzy, author of The Appearance of Power, joins us to discuss the idea of dressing with intention, and how dressing up doesn't just mean wearing a suit and tie. In this episode, we go over the nuances of how our appearance can affect our self-image just as much as how others may see us, which can determine our success in certain endeavors. He…

This episode was recorded with our buddies over at ReadyMan, where we dropped in for their weekly Live Feed to discuss some different approaches for getting our asses up off the couch... During our chat, we go over why most people typically lose motivation for working out and often fall short in reaching their fitness goals.…

Author of Becoming a Barbarian, A More Complete Beast, and The Way of Men, Jack Donovan joins us to share some of his insight into masculinity and how he was able to balance out his gentleman side by becoming the savage he is today.Af Savage Gentleman

On this very special episode, we sit around the campfire with West Taylor at his ranch, and discuss our recent adventures exploring outlaw trails and riding mustangs for the very first time. (We also show some highlights from the trip as well!)Af Savage Gentleman

From fitness and martial arts to directing and acting, Alexander Buie pours the same amount of passion and artistry into everything he does. A caricature artist by trade, he talks about the common misconceptions on making art for a living, and how everything we do can become our own artistic expression. *(If you're really into ASMR, then you're goi…

Mike the Cop stops by to share some of his experience in law enforcement and life in general. We discuss the value of learning things the hard way by allowing people to make mistakes and the nuance of applying this to parenting.Af Savage Gentleman

We all have a calling in life, no matter who we are or where we come from. But often times, it can be difficult to know if we are actually following the right path. Recently, we had JR Baker in the studio to share some of his experience as a Pastor. We talk about how to find your calling, and ways to continue to answer the call even when your life …

Talking about how to drink like a gentleman with one of the most savage guys we know, Army veteran and former UFC Fighter, Damarques Johnson. We also delve into the transition from full-time fighter into fatherhood and the importance of surrounding yourself with "killers" in all facets of life.Af Savage Gentleman

For all the advances of the human race, the topic of fitness and training is still one of much debate. We can put a man on the moon, but we can't agree on what is the best approach to getting in shape and how to reliably motivate ourselves to do so.The reason is because there is no one solution that can be prescribed universally, and thus each indi…

Going over some of the life lessons we've learned from hunting, fishing, and just spending time with our grandfathers, who have served as our model for manliness. Along the way, Len Waldron, tells how he got his start in writing and shares the process of getting to write for some of the most prestigious publications in the outdoors industry. >> Che…

On this episode, JD Caputo joins us and we chat about some of his recent adventures. From competing in Rome in Medieval Armored Combat, to his preparations for his amateur boxing debut. He also tells us about his time with Josh on the Discovery Channel survival show, "Ultimate Ninja Challenge" and his philosophy to constantly saying "Yes" to opport…

Josh linked up with Jake Dwyer and was invited to appear on the 1911 Syndicate Podcast, where they discuss fighting, mustaches, the origins of Savage Gentleman, and sending nudes. Needless to say, things get a little weird...Af Savage Gentleman

On this episode, Bert Kuntz drops in for a chat covering business, American manufacturing, and how not to be an asshole on the internet. Bert is a former 18D with the US Army Special Forces, co-star of the television show "The Selection", one of the owners of Bison Union Company, and a helluva good guy.…

This episode touches on so many topics it was actually difficult to come up with a title. Recently, we had renowned tattoo artist Will_XX stop by for a chat about mastering your craft, parenting, and just life in general. He delves into finding purpose after getting out of the military and really getting the most out of life.…

I swear the audio was crystal clear when we recorded this episode, but it seems that either aliens or the Illuminati must have tampered with it... Just kidding, we had some technical difficulties with our new equipment. In this episode, we talk about the lasting effects of 9/11 and how every idiot with a keyboard comes out of the woodwork to give s…

We recently had the opportunity to head down to Guatemala with ReadyMan to help train some of their Special Forces and Secret Service. In this episode, Josh tells us of the adventure and what impact the country of Guatemala has on our security here in the US.Af Savage Gentleman

Do men really need to buy jewelry? And if so, what, when, and where should they buy? On this episode, we bring on Greg and Emma of The Jewelry Republic to discuss all things that glitter. From the historical origins to common myths and misconceptions, we break down everything you need to know about the jewelry industry.To see more from The Jewelry …

West Taylor is one of the leading wild mustang trainers in the world. Prior to that, he worked in the IT field, with virtually no horsemanship experience. On this episode, we talk about how he re-invented himself and the parallels between training a war horse, and becoming a savage gentleman. Check him out at https://westtaylor.net…

Everyone wants to be a rock star, but nobody wants to practice guitar...Matt DiRito of Pop Evil joins us, along with Paul Markel of Student of the Gun, to discuss what it takes to perfect your craft, and how few people are willing to put in the work to get to where they want to be. We also talk about Matt's charity organization, Star Treatments, wh…

After traveling around in the U.S. and Europe these past few weeks, we got to thinking about how often in we hear comments like: "[This] country does things this way, we should adopt their polices...Why can't do things like they do..." and so on. In this episode, we talk about our experiences abroad and just how feasible it would be do things like …

This is the first part of a series where we pit famous Savage Gentlemen from history against each other, to see who would win in a hypothetical fist fight. On this episode, we see Ernest Hemingway facing off against Theodore Roosevelt and Daniel Boone taking on Davy Crockett. We also go over a few current events, talk about the evolution of Savage …

Josh Brooks of Funker530 and veteran of the USMC, joins us to weigh in on the current debate regarding firearms here in America.Af Savage Gentleman

According to the media, men are "under attack". Tonight, we discuss masculinity in America and what that means to society these days. Joining us is radio host, author, and UFC veteran, Sean O'Connell.Af Savage Gentleman

Combat veterans, Doc T and JD Caputo, join us to discuss some of the issues that our veterans face everyday.Af Savage Gentleman

Going over the warrior code of ethics with historian, veteran, and edged weapons expert, JD Caputo.Af Savage Gentleman

There's a lot places you can get your haircut, but few of them will take the time to actually make you look your best. Tonight, we sit down in the barber's chair to talk about the history of men's grooming, and where to go to get a proper cut.Af Savage Gentleman

Tonight we discuss violence in video games and what effect they have on society. With Special Guests: Jeremy Horn and Guy White.Af Savage Gentleman

We sit down with James Yeager of Tactical Response and he pulls no punches in discussing his views on life, training, and politics. As a bonus, we also have best selling author, Chris Weatherman, (aka Angery American)to weigh in as well. Not surprisingly, things get out of hand pretty quickly...Af Savage Gentleman

On this episode, we talk about some of the dumbest things people still do - even in the age of information. Forks in electrical sockets, eating tide pods, and other things that would've made Darwin cry.Af Savage Gentleman

On this episode, we go over some of the most savage coming of age rituals from around the world. From diving off of towers to shoving canes into orifices, we talk about what it takes to become a man and how that process has evolved in modern cultures.Af Savage Gentleman

The Manspot joins us as we discuss what it means to be a dad, what we can do to become better dads, and how we as father's can make the world better by raising our children right.Af Savage Gentleman

Want to go on a real Adventure? Ryan Palmer joins us to tell you where to go to get an authentic experience that will get you off the beaten path.Af Savage Gentleman