The Will Spencer Podcast

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The Will Spencer Podcast episodes

March 24, 2021DANNY MIRANDA | The Creativity of Conversation
Danny Miranda is the host of the popular Danny Miranda Podcast, where he interviews some of the world's top performers on behalf of those pursuing their highest version.
He's talked to men whose names you might know, like Ed Latimore, Sol Brah, and Johnny Noble. He's spoken with Gary Vee, Zuby, and Dan Go, as well as Manny from WellBuiltStyle, Jack Butcher, Tej Dosa, and dozens of others.
He’s got a lot going for him: stellar guests, momentum, a sharp mind, and killer friends.
But it’s his positivity that really stands out. He has a radiant and infectious joy that’s a rare blessing in anyone, and that truly makes a difference in a world that seems saturated by negativity, even if you don’t watch the news.
We met on Twitter, in a spontaneous encounter where I made a podcast joke that he responded to. Minutes later we were in the DMs, scheduling this podcast. You can hear the whole story in our conversation, during which we also discussed:
The story behind starting his popular podcast and how he got into it, by desiring to share his positive energy with the world... for free
The importance of mindset and how to cultivate your attention towards the best and most positive things in your day
The practice of self-love, why perfectionism is boring, and how consistency is key
About his vision for the Danny Miranda Podcast and its connection to a famous sports stadium
And finally, the story behind how he did 75Hard with copywriting and social media superstar Tej Dosa, a program which played a major role in my story, as well.

And by the end of our conversation together, which is to date his longest, I think you can hear my smile, as it got to me, and stuck around. Finally I have something to thank Twitter for.
LINKS
Listen to the Danny Miranda Podcast on Spotify and Apple
Visit DannyMiranda.com
PostSecret.com
Tej Dosa on Twitter
75Hard
Andy Frisella
“Chasing Excellence” by Ben Bergeron
“Thinking Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
‘Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant
Josh Waitzkin
Zac Small on Twitter
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Bible lecture Part 1 on YouTube
“Conscious Living” by Gay Hendricks
“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
DannyMiranda.com/notes
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2 hr 36 min
March 18, 2021Race and the Renaissance, Ep. 1 w/ JONATHAN WEST
The three most taboo topics in America today are weight, money, and race. Tragically, these are the same topics that are tearing the country apart.
As solar men we know that what hides in shadows must be dragged into the light, or else it festers and multiplies. But that takes a sort of courage that it seems few people embody. With livelihoods and reputations on the line it's not hard to understand why.
Which is why I'm grateful for my friend Jonathan West, host of the Being Husband podcast. In our first conversation we both left with the sense that we had much more to discuss than our short window of time allowed.
So we've started this podcast series, called Race and the Renaissance, to get into some of those topics, and model conversations that the rest of you will hopefully initiate in your own lives.
We discussed:
The ills and dangers of PC culture, for dialogue, thought, and our divine image
What it means to render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and render unto God what is God's
Jonathan's grandfather, Frank Dozier, who built a house in Tennessee during the segregation era.
Jonathan's experience hunting for the first time, and how it impacted his life, and his marriage.
And finally, trigger warning, we dunk HARD on cats

I know we're treading on treacherous ground, talking about religion, race, health, and more.
But we must start having these conversations somehow, speaking truths and testing them against each other in a space of mutual respect, friendship, and most importantly, BROTHERHOOD.
So before you jump in, know that this is a "full-send" conversation. That's what we agreed to beforehand. Some of it is jesting hot takes, some of it is sincere. But that's what happens when brothers get together, and hash it out.
LINKS
Follow BeingHusband Podcast on Instagram
Listen to BeingHusband Podcast on Apple
Follow Michael Foster on Twitter
Agadmator's Chess Channel - Bobby Fischer Playlist
"Coming to America" trailer
Thomas Sowell - "Black Rednecks and White Liberals"
Ivan Illych - "The Limits to Medicine"
James Joyce - "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man"
KJ Keightley on Instagram
Thumos Wolf on Instagram
Alexander Cortes (AJAC) on Instagram
Visit https://renofmen.com and follow us on Twitter @will_renofmen and Instagram @renofmen.
2 hr 19 min
March 16, 2021Consciousness, Culture, and The Warrior Spirit | BLOOD AND RAIN
Blood and Rain aka Arthur Dayne is one of the most exciting content creators in the Renaissance of Men right now. He’s passionate, thumotic, and disciplined. But most of all one gets the sense that behind his mask of anonymity he truly lives the life he talks about and walks his talk.
He's a Muay Thai kickboxer, high-octane bartender, actor, writer, poet, Orthodox Christian, and the host of a growing podcast and Instagram account of the same name. He’s also one of the brightest stars in the new constellation of solar men who comprise the leading edge of this movement. Forty years of men rediscovering, reclaiming, and renewing masculinity are culminating in a new generation of men spontaneously figuring it out for themselves
These men aren't interested in promoting egos but exploring aesthetics. Not in showing their faces but sharing their words. And not in making income, but propagating ideas.
It’s humbling to witness and be a part of. Having Arthur on was a thrilling step towards surfacing this side of the movement for more searching men.
In our conversation we discussed
The origins of the name "Blood and Rain" in a poem that he wrote that went on to change his life
The stifling culture of the Bay Area, and how it produces empty suits and hollow men
Power vs. Force, or Influence vs. Manipulation and how they can be used to bring new men into the Renaissance
A brilliant discussion of how Politics is downstream from Culture, but Culture is downstream from Consciousness
And finally, an amazing story about how a repaired refrigerator in Cuba contributed to Arthur's very existence

I love exploring the various streams that flow together to create the personalities that make up this sphere. Each of us has a unique story of how we became the men we are, and who we're working to be.
So you can imagine I was eager to talk to Arthur, and discover a bit about the man behind the warrior and the road he’s walked as we all arrive to the start of the best party ever, right on time.
LINKS
Follow Blood and Rain on Instagram
Listen to the Blood and Rain Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
More links for Blood and Rain on his LinkTree
Read about the Morphogenetic Field and the 100th Monkey Effect
Follow the Solar Bro's:
Forrest Munden
Evola Academy
NaturePilled
People of the Fields
Neolibertate
Gallantry Fuel
Masculine Revival
NatureChad
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3 hr 15 min
March 12, 2021Getting Comfortable With Discomfort | DR. ROBERT GLOVER
Dr. Robert Glover is the author of the famous and highly acclaimed canonical work of the Renaissance, “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” It’s the book that virtually every man in this movement agrees is a classic and is rightfully called the “gateway drug to the red pill.”
It’s also a harsh but loving mirror which shows men why their beliefs about the world are wrong, why their actions in their lives don’t produce the results they want, and why there’s a deep pool of rage buried within them that often comes out sideways.
Though Dr. Glover has a doctorate, his book has its power not because he's a scientist or scholar, but because it's drawn from his own journey from being a nice guy, to becoming an authentic, integrated man.
But because Dr. Glover does have a doctorate, there's a thoroughness to it, as well, dealing with how being a nice guy affects men's quality of life, in everything from work to sex to intimate relationships, friendships and more.
And naturally no podcast about this worldwide movement of men would be complete without speaking to a man who drafted a canonical work of it.
In our extended conversation we discussed:
How men today are seeking tribes, and where they look: including the pickup community, martial arts, churches, men's groups, and more
The danger of purity tests and fundamentalism in the men's movement, because it creates unnecessary divisions between brothers
How the distractions in our environment rob us of our connection to our inner emotional state, and why we need to take time for ourselves
How women aren't the source of the love we need, and can't ever make us feel complete
And finally, an incredible discussion about the higher and lower natures of the masculine and feminine, and how that relates to the famous Serenity prayer, a lesson that I'll never forget

Even if you've never been a nice guy, Dr. Glover's book and ongoing work still provide valuable guidance about understanding oneself, standing up and speaking up, in a world where men are increasingly shamed into silence.
It's refreshing to hear a man speak his truth quietly, clearly, and confidently. And I hope in his wisdom all the men listening, of any age and background, will come together in a spirit of brotherhood, unity, and strength.
LINKS:
Visit Dr. Glover’s website (link)
Follow Dr. Glover on Twitter (link) and YouTube (link)
Buy “No More Mr. Nice Guy” on Amazon (link)
John Wineland (link)
David Deida (link)
Mankind Project (link)
David DeAngelo (link)
Check out my website at https://renofmen.com
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1 hr 59 min
March 03, 2021A Joyful Swagger | PASTOR MICHAEL FOSTER
Pastor Michael Foster is a man’s man in a church that’s been defined by women for decades.
He’s been blazing a white streak through the Internet, with a podcast that's exploding in popularity as his message lands with men looking for a preacher who connects with their gut, and not just the head or heart.
You can hear it in his voice: clear, direct, unapologetic. He looks you in the eye and invites you into the arena with him to do battle with him against the ideas about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and Christians that have polluted these sacred waters for centuries, especially in Protestantism.
As you might imagine, pastors like him are rare. But as you'll hear Michael wasn't born or raised a Godly man. God did however, raise him up, to make part of the team, just in time for a very special moment in the history of the world.
In our conversation we discussed:
How he went from being an atheist and a near-high school dropout to a Christian and a pastor
Jordan Peterson, his relationship to Christianity, and how "12 Rules for Life" compares and contrasts with "Bronze Age Mindset"
The words Justified, Convicted, and Propitiation, and how they illustrate God's lawful nature and Jesus' role in liberating us from the natural consequences of our actions
Masculinity in film, including some favorite examples over the past several decades
The best books about masculinity and Christianity

I've been looking forward to this episode for months. I was baptized in September, and as yet I haven't found anything in the religion that conflicts with authentic, traditional masculinity.
But I can't make the case as well as a man who's lived, breathed, and preached it.
I think this might be testimony you've been waiting for. And know that where Michael comes from, this is just the beginning.
Follow Michael Foster on Twitter (link)
Listen to the It’s Good To Be A Man Podcast on Apple (link) and Stitcher (link)
Visit ItsGoodToBeAMan.com (link)
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson – “12 Rules for Life (link)
Bronze Age Pervert – “Bronze Age Mindset” (link)
John Eldredge – “Wild At Heart” (link)
William Mouser – “The Story of Sex in Scripture” (link)
Werner Neuer – “Men and Women in Christian Perspective” (link)
Stephen B. Clark – “Man and Woman in Christ” (link)
John R. W. Stott – “Basic Christianity" (link)
Steven Ozment – “When Fathers Ruled” (link)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Bible (link)
Gareth Crossley – “The Old Testament Explained and Applied” (link)
Trailer for “Collision” film (link)
Richard Cooper at 21Convention – “Be Better” (link)
Trailer for “1917” (link)
Trailer for “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (link)
Check out my new website at https://renofmen.com
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2 hr 32 min
February 23, 2021The Warriors of the Sun | JACK DONOVAN
Jack Donovan is a man who needs no introduction.
He’s the author of the bestselling book “The Way of Men”, one of the canonical works of the Renaissance. It’s the origin of the Four Tactical Virtues — Strength, Courage, Mastery, and Honor — plus the vital distinction between being “a good man” and “good at being a man.”
His follow-up books “Becoming A Barbarian” and “A More Complete Beast” expanded those themes into a larger sociological context, helping men understand the necessity of tribe and mindset.
Now, he’s completed his groundbreaking fourth book “Fire In the Dark”, which helps connect authentic male spirituality to masculine themes in myths and legends from all time. It is a powerful work, and one that I believe men of any faith can see themselves and their beliefs reflected in.
In our conversation we discussed:
How surprised he is to be the guy who wrote "The Way of Men" and who writes about the things he does
How masculinity is dying and why it’s worth saving
How he saw the gender and culture war coming back in art school in the 90's
The impossibility of being everything for everyone, and how "doing what you're told" and following the agenda is unsustainable
The way that art has turned against men, and how we can begin producing art that speaks to us once again

Like many men, I’m grateful for for Jack’s continuing and towering contributions to the philosophy, writing, and aesthetics that drive us all.
I couldn’t imagine Providence giving me a better guest for the 20th episode of my podcast.
To buy Jack Donovan's books on Amazon, click here
To read "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge, click here
To visit James Lindsay's website New Discourses, click here
To watch the "Cremaster Cycle" by Matthew Barney, click here
To read "The Futurist Manifesto", click here
To learn more about Sabin Howard, click here
To read "The Wanting Seed" click here
To learn more about John Lovell's Warrior Poet Society, click here
To read Jack Donovan's "No Man's Land", click here
Follow Jack Donovan on YouTube and Instagram
To visit Jack Donovan's website, click here
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2 hr 7 min
February 17, 2021Get What You Came For | BOYSEN HODGSON, MKP
Boysen Hodgson is the Communications and Marketing Director for the ManKind Project USA. MKP runs a weekend men’s initiation experience called the New Warrior Training Adventure, which has hosted more than 75,000 men worldwide since 1985.
The NWTA was my entry into the world of masculine personal development, and the moment when I knocked on a door to discover what masculinity is, for myself.
It’s Boysen’s job to help MKP reach more men, and he’s the guy responsible for getting MKP coverage via Men’s Health Magazine, the New York Times, NPR, and the Today Show, among many others.
Naturally Boysen also had his life transformed on his weekend, and you’ll get to hear more about that in our conversation.
We also discussed:
The New Warrior Training Adventure's archetypal initiation arc
The dangers of being a "nice guy," and how to transition into being a genuinely kind man, and what the difference is
The value of having connected, high-integrity leaders in an ambiguous age
And finally, the importance of inner work in a world of men's personal development that can often focus too heavily on the outer
One of the things I love most about this Renaissance is that many different communities of men are approaching and discovering masculinity from many different angles. We are all brothers in doing this, and we all have gifts to give each other as we create something truly noble and grand, maybe for the first time in history.
I've learned a lot about masculinity in the years since my New Warrior Training Adventure, but I feel confident saying that I wouldn't be here without it, and I might not even be here without the work of Boysen himself.
To learn more about the ManKind Project, click here
To learn more about the New Warrior Training Adventure, click here
To follow Boysen on Twitter, click here
To read Jack Donovan's "The Way of Men" click here
To read Dr. Robert Glover's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" click here
To learn more about Ken Wilber, click here
Check out my new website at https://renofmen.com
Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
1 hr 29 min
February 14, 2021 John Donne - ”The Ecstasy” | POETRY FOR MEN
John Donne (1572-1631) was the foremost of the metaphysical poets and is one of the most famous and well-regarded poets of the English language.
This week, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I read his timeless classic “The Ecstasy”, in which he recounts his profound metaphysical visions while lying beside a riverbank with his beloved.
In my analysis I share who I think his beloved might be, and how this poem ties to the tragic story of his life.
This is a poem I have a personal history with and is definitely one for the lovers.
It’s also an ambitious piece and is an episode I’m very proud of. I sincerely hope you enjoy.
To read “The Ecstasy” online, click here
To learn more about John Donne, click here
To learn about Christian Wiman, click here
To order Christian Wiman’s book “The Long Home”, click here
To order the current edition of The Norton Anthology of Poetry, click here
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37 min
February 10, 2021Masculine Men and Christian Leadership | JONATHAN WEST
Jonathan West hosts the popular podcast Being HUSBAND and runs the Instagram account of the same name. He’s a spiritually-facing man who grew up in the faith and earned a degree in theology, with a preacher for a father.
His podcast also helps men become better husbands and leaders in their homes and communities. So naturally we became fast friends.
In our conversation we discussed:
The origins of the Being HUSBAND podcast in a dream Jonathan had
How he maintains a strong and healthy marriage with his wife, aka "Smoke Show", and some advice for other men looking to get married to a woman who respects them
The nature of the social justice movement, its viral ideology, and what we can do about it
Jesus' nature as a man, and how we don't often think of him that way
And finally, the impact of the Gnostic Heresy on Christianity, and why it might be the crime committed against masculinity within the Christian faith

One of the most exciting things about this Renaissance is the number of men who have walked such unique roads of life, but who are now finding their way together.
This conversation between me and Jonathan just one example of something that's probably happened in your life. If not, I hope it happens soon.
To follow Being Husband on Instagram, click here
Listen to Being Husband on Apple — Spotify — Google
To support Being HUSBAND on Patreon, click here
To join the Alexander Cortes Inner Circle, click here
To read my blog post “To Lose the World and Gain My Soul”, click here
To visit “The Library” on the Renaissance of Men website, click here
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1 hr 28 min
February 03, 2021Being Spiritually-Facing Men | BEN HOWES, Oaks and Oaths
Ben Howes runs the popular Instagram account Oaks and Oaths, and the podcast of the same name. Though born a Christian, his disillusionment with the faith and its faithful led him to abandon that path and discover Norse and Germanic Paganism. Now he leads and instructs others down that ancient road.
Due to time constraints we had a shorter conversation than my recent episodes, but we think it’s just the first of many. We discussed:
Self-actualization, aesthetics, and masculinity.
Why men need to reject consumerism.
The pagan notion of "frith", and how it plays into the larger functional worldview of paganism.
How hierarchy gives men a goal to strive for, a ladder to climb, and something to aspire towards.
How a trip to Peru and an experience with psychedelics led him to discover the faith of paganism.

I originally reached out to Ben because I feel that it’s time that, despite their historical differences, Christians and Pagans (and all spiritually-facing men) need to learn to come together it the face of a third thing, an anti-spirit that’s flooding across the globe.
It’s time to start building bridges, and I think we made a good start of it.
To follow Oaks and Oaths, click here
Listen to the Oaks and Oaths podcast on Apple — Spotify — Google
To read Neil Gaiman’s “Norse Mythology” click here
To read Brett McKay’s “Muscular Christianity” click here
Check out my new website at https://renofmen.com
Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter
1 hr 18 min

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The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who can help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes…