The Junto Podcast

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  • E38: All In - A Conversation with Nathan Hicks

    Edgar Mills and Nathan Hicks sit down for an unscripted conversation about what it means to be "all in." They explore commitment, family priorities, career demands, faith, and the myths of social-media success.

    The episode ends with practical guidance — four simple questions to test big decisions — and honest stories about balance, sacrifice, and pursuing purpose in real life.

    Everyday Grit Podcast

    Nathan on IG

    Higher Ground on IG 

    Higher Ground Website

    59 min
  • E37: Navigating the Wild - Map, Compass & Self-Discovery

    Hello America—Edgar Mills walks listeners through his recent 2 Team Guys 3-Day Land Navigation course drawn from military method. He explains the intensive classroom training, the 24‑hour overnighter in Talladega National Forest, and the mix of technical skill-building and personal growth that emerges when teams or solo students face cold, darkness, and problem‑solving. He discusses leadership, teamwork, resilience, and how navigating the wild can reveal more than just map points.

    https://2teamguys.com/

    35 min
  • E36: Punk, Politics, and the Ethos of Nonconformity

    Host Edgar Mills explores whether punk rock’s rebellious spirit can coexist with conservative and libertarian politics. He defines conservatism as common-sense values—personal responsibility, free markets, and individual liberty—and argues that modern leftist conformity often contradicts punk’s ethos.

    The episode traces punk history, highlights punk artists who lean right, condemns extremist factions that distort the movement, and suggests Libertarianism as the most genuinely punk political stance: maximum individual freedom paired with responsibility.

    52 min
  • E35: Therapy Part Deux - When Therapy Is the Answer

    Host Edgar Mills revisits his skepticism about traditional therapy and makes a balanced case for cognitive behavioral therapy, showing how practical techniques can help action-oriented, Type A people — from executives to athletes to veterans — regain control of their thoughts and performance.

    The episode also highlights faith-based alternatives and nonprofit resources like Warrior’s Heart and Wounded Warrior Project, emphasizing community, physical fitness, and spiritual support as complementary routes to healing.

    Ultimately, Edgar argues that change must start with the individual: pick the tools that work for you, commit to them, and hold yourself accountable to build resilience and a healthier life.

    https://www.warriorsheart.com/

    https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

    https://frontlinehealingfoundation.org/

    37 min
  • E34 REDUX: Working Man's Way - When Therapy Isn't the Answer

    Host Edgar Mills redoes episode 34 to explore why traditional therapy often clashes with the realities of lower-middle and working-class men. Drawing from a corrective officer’s observations, personal experience, and Jungian ideas, he questions whether emotional processing can sometimes become a crutch and argues that action, accountability, and trusted friendships may better serve many men under financial and time pressure.

    The episode contrasts therapy’s reflective approach with a pragmatic, resilience-focused mindset: compartmentalize past pain, use it as fuel, and keep your shadow under control. Edgar invites feedback, acknowledges exceptions, and emphasizes personal responsibility for mental health while highlighting practical alternatives to clinical therapy for men who can’t afford or trust it.

    41 min
  • E34: Working Man's Way - When Therapy Isn't the Answer

    Host Edgar Mills explores why many working-class, masculine men reject traditional therapy, arguing that compartmentalizing past pain and channeling it into focused action often fuels resilience and success.

    The episode contrasts correctional observations and psychological approaches, discusses Jung’s idea of the shadow, and offers practical advice on personal accountability, priorities, and using hardship as motivation.

    47 min
  • E33: Police Training: Accountability, Budget, & Culture w/Dennis Rousseau

    Edgar Mills and Dennis Rousseau of https://forcesolutions.co break down shortcomings in law enforcement training, examining responsibility at the agency, instructor, and individual levels.

    They discuss academy standards, the value of dry‑fire and low‑light practice, force‑on‑force scenarios, instructor development, and how leadership and personal accountability can raise real‑world proficiency and reduce liability.

    1 hr 6 min
  • E32: Citizen Voices: The Rise of Independent Journalism

    CORRECTION: The Atlanta Journal/Constitution is still in print through DEC 2025.

    Host Edgar Mills explores citizen journalism and independent podcasts as modern expressions of free speech and libertarian values. He discusses the decline of traditional media, the rise of decentralized voices, issues of authenticity, credibility, and gatekeeping, and how independent creators empower communities with timely, unfiltered information.

    Mills shares personal experiences from the Great Create DIY Festival, reflects on media monetization, echo chambers, and expert credibility, and urges listeners to engage critically, support independent voices, and contribute to community causes.

    1 hr 17 min
  • E31: Can You Separate Art from the Artist? Celebrity Politics and Your Watchlist

    Host Edgar Mills examines how celebrity opinions, alleged crimes, and political activism affect our enjoyment of movies, music, and art. He uses examples from Sean Penn to Roman Polanski and J.K. Rowling to explore where individuals draw moral lines.

    The episode emphasizes personal choice over mob pressure, considers the role of the free market, and offers a practical approach to deciding whether — and how — to separate the art from the artist.

    ospreyshootingsolutions.com

    2teamguys.com

    givesendgo.com/helpahomiefund

    thejuntopodcast.com

     

    1 hr 1 min
  • E30: Hypocrisy and the Double Standards Eating American Politics

    Edgar breaks down intellectual and political inconsistency across the spectrum, calling out double standards from MAGA, mainstream Republicans, Democrats, and Antifa on issues like immigration, surveillance, criminal justice, and protests.

    He urges listeners to practice critical thinking, hold their own side accountable, reject emotional tribalism, and prioritize consistent ethical principles to protect individual liberty and limit state overreach.

    54 min

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The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for working class entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community service. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the…

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