Virtuous Men Podcast

Dissent is the outward expression of ideas and opinions contrary to those held by those in power. A dissenter is one who refuses to sit idly by while those in authority take actions they deem to be contrary to the wellbeing of themselves and the people they love. In this episode, we will tell the story of a man who stood against an authoritarian juggernaut and whose actions played a pivotal role in quelling all-out nuclear war.

Hosted by Jamie Adams.

Brotherhood is defined by a group of men living through a shared experience that requires everyone to give their best. Though brotherhood can happen in everyday circumstances, it is a virtue often  associated with times of war or conflict.  When men enter such times, they are transformed from individuals into brothers. One example of such a group is the tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin, a group of brothers who banded together to avenge a terrible wrong. 

Hosted by Scott Einig.

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Underdogs - Part 2

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Season 3, where we collaborate with our good friends at A Brother’s Creed for some more conversation and commentary. This time we look into the theme of underdogs, and each share an inspiring story about overcoming the greatest of odds. In Part 2, Scott and Jared share the underdog stories of Rudy Ruettiger and the Zulu Kingdom's triumph in the Battle of Isandlwana.

Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig and featuring Jared and Ethan Thomas of A Brothers' Creed.

Underdogs - Part 1

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Season 3, where we collaborate with our good friends at A Brother’s Creed for some more conversation and commentary. This time we look into the theme of underdogs, and each share an inspiring story about overcoming the greatest of odds. In Part 1, Jamie and Ethan share the underdog stories of Leicester City F.C. and Finland's Winter War.

Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig and featuring Jared and Ethan Thomas of A Brothers' Creed.

Get to know the creators of Virtuous Men and get an inside look at the making of Season Three. The season finale takes an inside look at Season Three were we'll discuss the making of each episode, details on our conversations with the experts we interviewed, and we'll share each of our unique processes when making an episode of the podcast.

Hosted by Jamie Adams and Scott Einig.

Over the years, Equality has come to be defined and redefined to fit the current age. To many, it is defined by financial, social and political opportunity. But the true greatness of this virtue is that it is not concerned with the quality of a man’s abilities, social standing, race, wealth or appearance. Rather, it looks at the quality of his character to see if he is worthy of responsibility, power and influence. In the eyes of equality, nothing matters more than a man’s character and his willingness to protect it from compromise. Perhaps the most famous example of equality is found in the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In this episode we will explore the history behind these myths, how this group of men came to reach true equality, and how that equality was tragically lost.

Hosted by Scott Einig and featuring special guest Stephanie Bar-shev-ski, author and Professor of History at Clemson University.

Sacrifice is the denial of oneself for the benefit of another. When we think of sacrifice, we often think of those who bravely give their lives in service of their country - a soldier who gives their life to save the lives of his brothers in arms. But rarely do we see sacrifice offered towards complete strangers. One such man is David Eubank. For over 20 years, David, his family, and their fellow-aid workers have risked everything for the benefit of strangers who later became like family. By telling David’s story, we will seek to learn just what it takes for us to lay down our own needs for the betterment of others, and to do it with joy and thanksgiving. 

Hosted by Jamie Adams and featuring David Eubank himself, former Army Ranger and member of U.S. special forces and founder of the humanitarian movement Free Burma Rangers.

While goodness can be manifest in many different ways, it is a virtue that is best seen as a lifestyle cultivated by doing deeds that benefit others. Whether small or enormous, goodness is always aware of what the situation requires and understands that its greatest purpose is to be available. One such example of goodness is John Coffey, one of the primary characters from Stephen King’s 1996 serial novel The Green Mile. Though much of his life is a mystery, we come to see how goodness defines everything he does throughout the story, and how his example changes those around him forever.

Hosted by Scott Einig.

Ambition is defined as having a goal and making whatever sacrifices are necessary to achieve it. A person who seeks such lofty goals in life is called “ambitious.” To such people, mediocrity is the greatest threat. One of art history’s most towering examples of ambition is Michelangelo. In this episode we will explore not only how nearly every piece of art he created is defined by ambition, but how his ambition made the world a more beautiful place.

Hosted by Scott Einig and featuring Ross King, art historian and author of Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling, The Bookseller of Florence, and Brunelleschi’s Dome. Also featuring Andrew Graham-Dixon, art critic, broadcaster and author of A History of British Art, Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel, and Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane.

In Season 3 we'll take a look back at the violent days of one of America's greatest lawmen, we’ll explore the life of a man who changed the course of art history, we’ll share our own version of one of America's most beloved film dramas, we’ll experience the danger, loss, and hope found in some of the world’s most brutal conflict zones, and we'll journey through one of the most famous myths in all of mediaeval fiction.