General Flynn was the 24th National Security Advisor, 18th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army.

In this conversation, he explains the myriad of intelligence challenges our country faces and the many storms building on the horizon. China is the most significant looming threat, he asserts. Find out why.

"There are a lot of tough guys out there, but without discipline, they will not stay on top forever." These are the words of Royce Gracie, who asserts that mental and emotional discipline and training will overcome raw strength in most instances.

With an impressive lineage (Gracie BJJ) and a rich history of overcoming "tough guys" (go check his record)  -- we think he's definitely on to something. Learn what's in the heart of a champion.

American Grit hosts tough and often avoided conversations with people of influence that look to illuminate our listeners by sharing information that directly impacts the Grunt Style Culture. Our guests come from all walks of life: Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders,Veteran Entrepreneurs,  Former DOD Chief of Staff’s, Skilled shooters , Professional wrestlers, Hall of Fame Martial Artist, Blue collar professionals and everyone in between.

Cortland Sykes: Businessman, Navy Veteran, Politician and Patriot. In this conversation we cover the long-term breakdown of American society, the rising threat of China, and what comes next in this great “American Experiment.”

About the American Grit Podcast

American Grit hosts tough and often avoided conversations with people of influence that look to illuminate our listeners by sharing information that directly impacts the Grunt Style Culture. Our guests come from all walks of life: Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders,Veteran Entrepreneurs,  Former DOD Chief of Staff’s, Skilled shooters , Professional wrestlers, Hall of Fame Martial Artist, Blue collar professionals and everyone in between.

Kash Patel is the former chief of staff to the Secretary of Defense. Kash also served in the National Security Council as a counter-terrorism prosecutor for the D.O.J. and served in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Tim and Kash discuss everything from the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan to the inner dysfunction of the D.O.D and the many challenges facing the military community on strategic level.

American Grit hosts tough and often avoided conversations with people of influence that look to illuminate our listeners by sharing information that directly impacts the Grunt Style Culture. Our guests come from all walks of life: Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders,Veteran Entrepreneurs,  Former DOD Chief of Staff’s, Skilled shooters , Professional wrestlers, Hall of Fame Martial Artist, Blue collar professionals and everyone in between