Barbaric Wisdom

Joe Porter is the owner of Pumphouse Fitness, former guitar player for the popular 2000’s rock band “These Kids Wear Crowns”, competitive bodybuilder and men’s mental health advocate. 

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Joe discuss his earlier musical career during the nostalgic era of MuchMusic and it’s inevitable downfall due to our decreasing interest in music-related programming, the discipline required to be a successful bodybuilder, PED reliance and it’s long term negative effects, plant medicine for mental well being and cognitive enhancement, the importance of doing things that are difficult, overcoming self doubt, and how to create culture that fosters both productivity and positivity.

Jack Donovan has been writing and speaking about masculinity, masculine philosophy and spirituality for over a decade. He is the author of The Way Of Men, Becoming A Barbarian, A More Complete Beast, and his most recent book, Fire In The Dark: Men And Gods. Jack also hosts a new podcast titled Start The World.

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Jack explore a number of different concepts outlined in his new book Fire In The Dark: Men And Gods, and how men can integrate these universal truths into their own lives. With the tumultuous social and political landscape in which we live, I believe Jack's latest work couldn't have come at a more appropriate time. Rather than bowing our chins to the dirt, Jack encourages us to look to the sun. 

Andrew Cliff Lewis is the CEO of Norse Fitness clothing and fitness accessories, Owner of Norse Compound 24/7 access gym, and the host of the Norse Mentality Podcast.

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Andrew discuss a variety of solutions and strategies for overcoming difficulty and maximizing your potential; including the importance of time management, sleep, meditation, mindfulness, limiting social media consumption, connecting with nature, surrounding yourself with inspired individuals, pursuing greater knowledge and rich experiences, and identifying your true purpose in life. This episode is 2 hours long and filled with personal anecdotes and examples of how to live in power. 

Aron Snyder is the President of Kifaru International, Host of Kifarucast Podcast, and a household name in the world of backcountry bowhunting. He was recently a featured guest on The Joe Rogan Experience and has used his platform to provide free education for archers and bow hunters backed by decades of personal experience.

In this Episode of Barbaric Wisdom we talked about the Total Archery Challenge, Aron’s humble beginnings, the extreme difficulty and risk involved in backcountry bow hunting, how Kifaru is helping to raise the standards of the industry, dangerous encounters with nature and wildlife, the nuances of traditional and compound archery, misconceptions about hunting and conservation, the importance of predator management, private vs. public land, and what Aron has planned for the future with his backpack company Kifaru International.

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Dave Underwood is the owner of Gorilla Piss Ammonia Inhalants and an elite strength coach in both powerlifting and strongman. I love Dave's old-school, "get your hands dirty" approach to life and business and I very much enjoyed our conversation.

In this short episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Dave discuss the challenges he faced growing up poor in small-town USA with a learning disability. Thanks to organized sports and the love and dedication from his family, Dave was able to find success and make a name for himself in the fitness industry against many odds. We also discussed "privilege", the education system, and the current state of law enforcement in The United States. We talked about powerlifting, strongman and Dave gives us the lowdown on how he is currently helping in the world of strength sports, as well as what to expect from his team in the future. 

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Johnny Mannaz is the author of The Kings Curriculum: Self Initiation For Self-Rulers. I had a fantastic time talking to Johnny and will definitely be having him on again. We dove deep into some fascinating subjects that may provide some light in dark times. I hope you enjoy the podcast.

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Johnny discuss the philosophy and cosmology Johnny has built upon the ancient tradition of Sacred Kingship, discovering your True Will, self-initiation, overcoming fear and rutted habits, masculine spirituality, psychedelic exploration, ritual & ceremony, channeling archetypes, the power of mythology, conscientiousness, self awareness, and how to turn one’s Grand Vision into a reality.

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Alan Averill is an Irish musician best known for his vocal duties in the black metal band Primordial. He has spent the last 30 years touring the world and performing for thousands of metal fans from all walks of life. He is the host of Agitators Anonymous podcast, works for one of the biggest metal labels in the world - Metal Blade Records, and I very much enjoyed our conversation.

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Alan discuss the realities, challenges, and potential outcomes various levels of society and culture might face in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, pandemics throughout history, the polars and parallels between North America and Europe’s response, individual responsibility, catastrophizing, media corruption, and the death of the music industry as we know it.

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Jack Donovan is the author of ‘The Way Of Men’, ‘Becoming A Barbarian’, and ‘A More Complete Beast’. He has helped improve the lives of thousands of men through his philosophical teaching on masculine issues.

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Jack discuss his relaunch of the “Start The World” podcast, style and how that manifests through self actualization, authenticity, creativity and what it does for your own spiritual development, etymology, the value in story telling, religion, archetypes, manly idealism, what it means to “Stay Solar", personal evolution, stoicism and it’s modern misrepresentation, differentiating levels of culture and sub cultures, artificial intelligence and our inevitable demise by the way of ceaseless technological advancement, human slave farms, the red pill movement, and his future plans for solving the challenges men face in our ever-changing social landscape.

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Antoine Vaillant is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder who has overcome significant adversity. Prior to it's recent postponement due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Antoine had been preparing to compete at the prestigious Arnold Sports Festival South America where he would showcase his return to the professional bodybuilding stage. 

In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Antoine discuss the mental and physical hurdles he overcame after a devastating bicep tear put a wrench in his previous year’s contest prep, fear and gratitude, training smart, the surreality of your heroes becoming your peers, the power of believing in your own potential, the importance of learning how to lose from a young age, his battle with addiction and the psychological patterns associated with addictive behaviour, true friendship, Pure Muscle and Fitness, HD Muscle, and the influential people who have helped him along the way.

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Ethan Buck went from being 300lbs (136kg), touring the world in a HC punk band, homeless, drunk, fighting and failing, to losing over 100lbs (45kg) of unhealthy bodyweight and gaining over 30lbs (15kg) of lean muscle.  He is the author of 'The Testosterone Solution', and an elite personal trainer specialized in numerous disciplines. In this episode of Barbaric Wisdom, Bronson and Ethan discuss his journey from self destruction to self creation, his new E-book, his practical approach to nutrition and training, fad diets, mindset, the rejection of masculinity in society and it's negative impact on men's health, outrage culture, fat shaming and fat acceptance, genetics, Hormone Replacement Therapy, the fake Instagram fitness industry, anabolic steroids, and the importance of having a circle of accountability.

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