Join me for conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world. I am not holding back any punches and I promise not to be politically correct.
My only disclaimer:
If you are offended by the truth – Please Go Away.
Join me for conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world. I am not holding back any punches and I promise not to be politically correct.
My only disclaimer:
If you are offended by the truth – Please Go Away.
Ben and Ernest discuss anti-aging, nutrition, bio-hacking, health, performance longevity, supplements, food, cholesterol, heart disease, statins, eggs, blue zones, mitochondria function, centenarians, and much more.
As founder and CEO of Kion, Ben Greenfield creates step-by-step solutions – from supplements and fitness gear, to coaching and consulting, to education and media – for the world’s hard-charging, high-achievers to live a truly limitless life with fully optimized minds, bodies and spirits – all from his quiet home on 10 acres in the forested wilderness of Washington state. Whether you want to become the complete mental athlete with a flawless brain and nervous system, attain an ideal human body that fires on all cylinders from performance to beauty to hormones and beyond, or achieve true and lasting health, happiness, and longevity, Ben combines intense time-in-the-trenches with ancestral wisdom and modern science to make your dreams a reality.
The books we discussed were: The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, by Dr. Nasha Winters Undoctored, by Dr. Dale Bredesen Genius Foods, by Max Lugavere
Also keep an eye out for Ben Greenfield's upcoming book, The Super Human Prescription.
You can find more about Ben Greenfield and longevity at:
bengreenfieldfitness.com getkion.com
His social media can be found via
Instagram @bengreenfieldfitness Twitter @bengreenfield and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness/
This Episode Ernest Emerson discusses all the updates going on with Knives, Guitars, and life in general.
Steve Shackleford is the Editor for BLADE Magazine.
Listen in as we discuss Steve's career, the last 45 years of BLADE Magazine history, as well as the movers and shakers in the cutlery industry. This is the podcast you don't want to miss!
Instagram for BLADE Magazine @blade_magazine Facebook page for BLADE Magazine https://www.facebook.com/blademag/
In this podcast, Ernest Emerson answers questions from supporters and followers on various social media platforms. Recorded live on 10/18/18.
Rob Smith is the founder of Resco Instruments, an American Watch Brand.
Resco was not conceived overnight but rather over many years of careful planning and consideration. As a matter of fact, R.E. dreamed of building a watch company many years ago but due to the dynamic nature of his "Day Job" things had to be put on hold. During this time, designs were refined and plans were laid just waiting for the right time to be set into motion. In 2009, the time was right.
Founded in 2009, Resco Instruments set out to build a sleek, simple and rugged timepiece. This vision was realized with the production of the Gen1 Patriot model.
Ernest and Rob discuss:
Small Towns, Tinkering, life & death on a farm, crisis, SEALs, watches, fire fighters, the Bosnia Conflict, Over-Enginnered, watch movements, PTSD, Turkish Coffee, and much more.
You can find more info about Resco Instruments at:
https://rescoinstruments.com/ or 619-203-4581
Having begun podcasting on the paranormal in 2005, Jim Harold is among a handful of pioneers of the medium. His programs have stood the test of time and The Paranormal Podcast and Campfire remain among the most popular in the genre. Jim has developed a loyal following that spans the globe. In addition to his free podcasts at JimHarold.com, Jim also hosts a series of premium podcasts on the supernatural and related subjects at JimHaroldPlus.com
As a result, he has also become a published author with his Campfire series. The first book was originally published by traditional publisher New Page Books, and since then Jim has taken the books independent. All five books are available in eBook and paperback at JimHaroldBooks.com and via Amazon.com.
All five books in the series have been #1 Supernatural Best Sellers on Kindle at various times.
Both of Jim’s flagship programs have reached the Top 100 of ALL podcasts on the Apple iTunes store out of approximately 250,000 podcasts across ALL categories. Campfire has reached as high as #32 and The Paranormal Podcast reached #60! The competition at this level includes many podcasts produced by major media networks like NPR, etc. Jim’s podcasts have been downloaded over 31 million times!
In 2005, Jim created The Paranormal Podcast. After over a decade of working on the business side of media, Jim decided it was time to dust off his broadcast training and step back behind the mic. A life long interest in the paranormal, combined with his love of broadcasting and technology, have resulted in some of the most successful podcasts of their type to date. Jim has worked in the radio, business to business media and technology industries.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Communication Theory and Methodology and is accredited as a Certified Digital Media Consultant by the Radio Advertising Bureau. Jim has also had the opportunity to teach at the university level.
Jim’s free podcasts are regularly among the top Podcasts on iTunes in their respective categories competing with mainstream media publishers such as NPR and many others. Jim lives in Ohio with his fantastic wife and two daughters. He is incredibly thankful for them and his loyal audience.
Jim won’t dress up in alien costumes and doesn’t plan on buying that $19.99 Super Official Ghost Detector off of late night TV but believes there is more to life than what meets the eye.
If you want to learn more about Jim Harold or are inquiring about sponsorship, media or personal appearances please contact Jim directly at jimATjimharold.com
Ernest and Jim Discuss:
The Supernatural Paranormal Activity Things that go bump in the night Ghosts Mortality Are Ghosts Evil? Pre-Cognition and Premonition
Jim can be found at http://www.jimharold.com https://www.instagram.com/thejimharold/ https://www.facebook.com/THEJimHarold/ https://twitter.com/thejimharold
The Facebook group can be found at virtualcampfiregroup.com
Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as President/Chief Operating Officer, leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic adviser. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Leif served thirteen years in the Navy, including nine in the SEAL Teams. As a SEAL platoon commander in SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser, he planned and led major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the US Army’s 1st Armored Division achieve victory. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War.
Leif returned from combat and became the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline. There, he reshaped SEAL leadership training to better prepare the next generation of SEAL officers for the immense challenges of combat. During his last tour, Leif served as Operations Officer and Executive Officer at a SEAL Team where he again deployed to Iraq with a Special Operations Task Force. He is the recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.
Upon his departure from active duty, Leif co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company that helps others build their own high-performance winning teams.
Ernest and Leif discuss:
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Navy Seal Teams
Leadership and qualities of a good leader
Effective or ineffective
Humility
Respect for the competition
Family
Leading up the chain
Being Humble (Not passive)
The Reason Why: The Story of the Fatal Charge of the Light Brigade - by Cecil Woodham-Smith
Difference between ego and being right
Ask for help so the team wins
Discipline Equals Freedom
When under Pressure - Relax, Look Around, Make a call
Goal of training is to prepare
Training = Realistic, Fundamentals, Repetitive
The 2019 Muster
Leif Babin can be found at these locations:
https://www.instagram.com/realleifbabin/
Mark Walters - Nationally Syndicated Host, Author, Magazine Columnist, Activist, Speaker
Ernest and Mark Discuss:
Gun Self Defense
Politics
The Media
Culture War
Forced Confiscation
Truthocrat
Bump-stocks
The Constitution
Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Glocks
Silent Majority
Sigs
More about Mark and Armed American Radio can be found at https://armedamericanradio.org/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/aarradio
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/armedamericanradio
Books Lessons from Armed America - https://amzn.to/2PB3mbq Lessons from Unarmed America - https://amzn.to/2CIIdcF
Man of Mystery. Bodyguard to some of the most well known celebrities and VIP's in the world. Ernest and Rip discuss what it takes to become a bodyguard as well as some war stories.
RIP Monroe can be reached at rae71@rocketmail.com.
Born on the island of Newfoundland in 1965, Glen Doyle started training in the art of boxing in 1969 under the tutelage of his father, Greg Doyle. In 1972, Greg introduced Glen to a family legacy, an old and almost forgotten tradition; the art of Irish Stick Fighting. Keeping in line with the authenticity, the style was passed on clandestinely throughout Glen's life and was the mainstay in the relationship between him and his father......
Join us for a conversation about Irish Stick Fighting, Shillelagh (blackthorn club/cudgel), Boxing, Footwork, Martial Arts, Ireland, and much more.
You can find out more at kin88.net as well as the Facebook Group Doyle Irish Stick Fighting.
Check out John Hurley's Books on Irish Stick Fighting here: https://amzn.to/2OdnL8W
For interest in learning more about Irish Stick Fighting or to sign up for Glen's subscription service, send an e-mail to nrgworx88@gmail.com
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Patrick Fowler-Reida. Chiropractic Sports Medicine Doctor to Elite Athletes, Celebrities and a Professor Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.
Thomas McCreery is the President of the DARPA Alumni Association as well as the Vice President of Innovation for Zeteo Tech, Inc.. Prior to joining Zeteo Tech Mr. McCreery was the innovation technology lead for the Advanced Missile Systems product line of Raytheon Missile Systems. Mr. McCreery was responsible for creating and leading technology programs ranging from novel structural materials to the use of directed energy to enhance the destruction of anthrax spores. Mr. McCreery served as a program manager in the Special Projects Office and Strategic Technology Office of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency from 2002 to 2007 and created and managed programs in the areas of Radiation Decontamination and Detection, Biological Sensors, Battlefield Medicine, and Advanced Warheads. Mr. McCreery was awarded a DARPA program award for the HISSS program and the Office of Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service. Prior to his time at DARPA Mr. McCreery was the lead biologist for ImaRx Pharmaceutical Corp in Tucson Arizona where he was involved in pharmaceutical development from benchtop formulation to human trials. Mr. McCreery holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Dakota and a Masters of Business Administration from the Eller School at the University of Arizona. Mr. McCreery served as an M1 Abrams tank crewman in the US Army Reserve and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Mr. McCreery is the author of over 30 publications and is an inventor on 13 issued US Patents. Mr. McCreery attained Raytheon Program Manager Certification at Program Manager Level 4 rating him as trained to manage programs up to $25 million per year.
Ernest and Tom discuss:
September 11th
Anthrax Attacks
DARPA
Nuclear Tests
Area 51
Origins of the Internet
Stealth Technology
Chimera Virus
Antibiotics
Ebola
Randy Meistrell is an interesting guest and has been a friend of mine for many years. As a waterman, he has played an important role in one of those major industries that I'm interested in as a hobby. Randy's father and uncle, Bob and Bill Meistrell founded the company Body Glove after WW2. Starting as a family business, you get the direction and values, the "founders influence" that instills the legacy of that company today. It's my pleasure to bring him on to today's podcast and I hope you enjoy it.
Randy and Ernest discuss:
Founder's Influence
Chivalric Ideals
Waterman
Surfing
The Bodyglove Story
Wetsuits
Dive N Surf
Diving
The "Stoke"
The Endless Summer
Orthopedic Equipment
Great Lakes Surfing
Wave Pools
Wakeboard Surfing
Paddleboarding
You can find more about Bodyglove at:
The book "FITS LIKE A GLOVE" can be found here:
John Clements is a leading authority on historical fencing and the world’s foremost instructor of Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods. As a long-time Western martial artist who has been studying historical fencing since 1980, John is the most prolific writer on the subject of historical fencing. He has practiced European cut-and-thrust swordplay and for more than thirty years, taught in 17 countries, and researched arms and armor on four continents. He instructs both nationwide as well as internationally and (since 2005) from his one-of-a-kind private facility, Iron Door Studio, based outside Atlanta, Georgia. This Fall John Clements will co-host a show about weapons on the History Channel.
John and Ernest discuss:
Western Military Methods
Western Martial Arts
Science of Defense
Medieval Fighting Arts
The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA)
The Renaissance
Evolution of Plate Armor
Judicial Combat
Bruce Lee
Samurai vs Medieval Soldier
Johannes Liechtenauer
Samurai Swords, Scimitars, Long Swords
Half-Swording
You can find more information about John Clements at:
Bryan founded ITS in 2009 with the help of brothers in the Naval Special Warfare Community. While never completing BUD/s and becoming a SEAL, he made it through the large hurdles of Hell Week and Pool Comp with Class 251. After being rolled post Pool Comp in 251, he sustained a service ending Draeger Dive Injury in 2nd Phase with Class 254. Throughout his time in the Navy and his love of gear and the outdoors, the idea for ITS was born.
After leaving the service in ’05 and with the help of the GI Bill, Bryan picked up where he left off with his Associates degree in Computer Science and finished his Bachelor’s at the University of Texas in Communication Technology with a Journalism minor. Using these skills coupled with his Military Service, a Web design background and past work at a commercial photography studio; he pooled his resources and started ITS.
Ernest and Bryan Discuss:
Man Skills Primal Switches Home Security Pain/Pressure Points
You can see more of Bryan Black and ITS Tactical at:
https://www.instagram.com/itstactical/
http://www.youtube.com/user/ITStactical
Tu Lam is a modern day warrior, retired US Army Special Foces - Green Beret with 23 Years of Special Operations through 27 countries. Tu has 30+ years training in various martial arts from Kali to Jiu Jitsu. Presently Tu is the CEO of Ronin Tactics as well as Co-host of the History Channel's Forged in Fire: Knife or Death.
This discussion includes:
Unarmed and Dangerous You have far more to fear from a deadly man than a deadly weapon Al Qaeda in the Philippines How Martial Arts effects your gunfighting Self-Development Don't ask for an easy life, ask for the strength to endure a hard life Living a life of higher purpose Solving the root problem by showing people that there are other options, that there is a way out.
Instagram @ronintactics
Twitter @ronintactics
Facebook - Ronin Tactics
Evan Hafer started Black Rifle Coffee Company to provide a high-quality, roast-to-order, coffee to the pro-2A and veteran communities. Between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he worked to refine both coffee roasting and firearms skills. Evan has spent over a decade researching coffee and refining his roast profiles. Evan Hafer and Black Rifle Coffee Company take pride in the coffee they roast, the veterans they employ, and the causes they support.
This episode discusses:
Perfection
Modeling
The Coffee Pallette
The Coffea plant and elevation
More Coffee......
https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/
Instagram @blackriflecoffee @evanhafer
Twitter @blckriflecoffee @EvanHafer
Facebook @blackriflecoffeeco
"300" is a former commanding officer in the elite Counter-terrorism unit of the IDF & Israeli Border Police, with over 24 years of experience in defense and security consulting.
This episode discusses:
Bias for Normalcy
Jerusalem Embassy
Krav Maga
Fauda
Antifada
Arab Spring and Arab Winter
Bedouins
"If you can't be safe, be deadly"
You can find out more about "300" at:
And on instagram @lotarcombat
Chris Caracci, an elite trainer and security consultant, got his start in the SEALs, where he was handpicked to join Team Six when it was first created. Post-Navy career Chris was able to combine his martial arts and SEAL training and hand it down to law enforcement.
Today's discussion includes:
Recognizing Pre-Attack Signals
Going Into Harm's Way
Mind/Body Relationship
Fear Management
Time
Mental Conditioning
Mental Awareness
Punching at the Speed of Light?
Owner of Bushcraft Global, Joe is an avid outdoorsman and instructor. This friendly American lives in the mountains of North Carolina where he freezes his rear off every winter while dreaming of the jungle and the animals in it. Following his love for the outdoors, Joe Graduated NC State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology with a Minor in Entomology. All throughout that time, he ventured across the United States and beyond searching for animals, and learning primitive survival skills. Joe had always been into knives and outdoor primitive living ever since he was a child, and with that, he started writing for Tactical Knives magazine. Since then, Joe has gone on to write for Self Reliance Illustrated, Backpacker magazine, Swat magazine, Survival quarterly, Backwoodsman, New pioneer, Master Woodsman, Equip 2 Endure and American Frontiersman to name a few.
Ernest and Joe's discussion includes:
Survival Expeditions Spiders and Snakes Man-Skills Self Discipline Blow-Guns and Darts Water Filtration Cordage Learning to Live in the Jungle
You can find out more about Joe and what he's doing at:
bushcraftglobal.com http://www.condortk.com/section.php?seccion=7 https://www.topsknives.com/brakimo
On Water Filtration https://www.steripen.com/ For our Big groups https://www.msrgear.com/autoflow-gravity-filter
Darn Tough Socks https://darntough.com/collections/tactical
The towel to end all towels https://www.cleantools.net/products/absorber/
Man Skills- Plastic bag cordage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPKza2jfpI
Sal Di Stefano is from the well known fitness podcast MINDPUMP. Sal started out on a journey at the age of 14 of self improvement using weights as the vehicle. By 22 he was a gym owner. Now he's a 17 year personal fitness trainer and has dedicated himself to bring science and TRUTH to the fitness industry.
Ernest and Sal's fascinating conversation talk about:
Human Optimization Optimal Training Fitness Nutrition Being the Ultimate Human Being History of Gyms Modern Health Woes Hormones Weight Training and Sports - past and present Psychological walls and Accidental World Records Body Dysmorphia The Fitness Industry, Marketing, and Lies Ritualized Marketing Sal's Recommended Workout
You can find everything Mindpump and Sal at:
Youtube Mindpump TV -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChVak8_IyuqcErdf_jQUOHA/featured
Sal can be found at Instagram @mindpumpsal
Mindpump Guides -
https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/p/rdm17-all-guides
Free resources and guides
For over a decade Ed Calderon worked in the fields of counter narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern-border region of Mexico. During this period he also coordinated and worked executive protection details for high-level government officials and visiting dignitaries — often in some of the most dangerous parts of the country.
Ernest and Ed discuss:
Legal Implications for Self-Defense
Self Defense North and South of the Border
Training
Scalping
Gun Smuggling
Vacationing in Mexico
Detroit vs Baja
Tunnels
More information on Ed Calderon can be found at his website:
He can also be found on instagram @edsmanifesto
Chris Sajnog is a retired Navy SEAL Chief, Bestselling Author, Husband, Father, and Trainer.
Ernest and Chris discuss:
Legal Advice on Deadly Force
Firearms Training
Meditation and Zen
Practicing Perfection vs Practicing Inperfection
Beliefs and cognitive dissonance
Train, Train, Train
More information on Chris Sajnog can be found here:
and at instagram @chrissajnog
Royce Gracie is a current fighter competing for Bellator MMA.
His past exploits include; Winner of UFC 1, 2, and 4, longest fight in history, Most tournament wins in UFC history, Most wins by submission, and UFC Hall of Famer among many others. One of the most influential figures in MMA history, Gracie popularized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and revolutionized MMA contributing to the movement towards grappling and ground fighting in the sport.
Royce's son Khonry also joins us to discuss his upcoming Fight in Bellator MMA.
Royce and Khonry can be found on instagram here:
@realroyce
@khonrygracie
And his website is: http://roycegracie.com/
The discussion also includes:
Jiu Jitsu
Self Defense
Knowledge first, then endurance, strength last
Determination
It takes 10 years to become an overnight success
Discipline
Gracie Diet
Resting Heart Rate
History of MMA
This podcast can be found on our website, itunes, or your favorite podcast app.
https://ernestemersonpodcast.com/
The key subject matter of this episode is Personal Responsibility. What would be more appropriate than to review Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Their impressive bio includes being SEALs from the battlefield of Iraq, to training Future SEALs, then to start the company Echelon Front to bring those same leadership principles to business leaders in the civilian sector.
This is our first book review and it's a little different than any other book review. What I'm going to do is read passages from the book then let you know exactly how those principles changed who we are and what we do.
A hard copy or kindle edition can be picked up here:
And of course a shout out to:
@jockowillink
@realleifbabin
All the Ernest Emerson Podcasts as well as recommended books etc can be found at:
https://ernestemersonpodcast.com/
Recap:
Ch.1 Extreme Ownership
Ch.2 No Bad Teams - Only Bad Leaders
Ch.4 Check The Ego
Ch.6 Simple
Ch.7 Prioritize and Execute, Define Priorities
Ch.8 Decentralized Command
Ch.9 The Plan
Ch.11 Decisiveness In The Face of Uncertainty
Larry Yatch, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs, has been a leader while serving in extreme environments across the globe. Now, as an entrepreneur in the field of leadership development, corporate contingency planning, and personal safety, Mr. Yatch has applied the lessons learned from these experiences to develop thought-provoking speeches, processes for implementation across a workforce or executive team, and workshops designed to align decision-making, reinvigorate cultures, and improve team performance
Key takeaways from this podcast include:
Leaders are created, not born.
Opiod Addiction
Defensive Mindset Training
Fear and a perceived lack of control
Leading by Force OR Leading by empowerment through influence
Leadership Development
Manager - Leader - Follower
Leader is one that creates an environment to influence/enables/empowers followers to make effective choices. Enable/Evoking is the keyword
Being Right vs Being Effective
Personal Responsibility
Click on the link above if you would like to take Larry up on his generous offer to a free strategy session. On that call a member of his team will explore the best next steps for you to implement the lessons you heard on this podcast in your life.Charlie Moyer is the founder (along with his wife) of Badass Beard Care. He also served 10 years with the USCG. Upon his journey of developing the best products to care for his beard, and along with help from vets, he's dominating the beard care industry.
Join Ernest and Charlie as they discuss his story, as well as the importance of dominance, whether that be dominance over an opponent in the field of battle or in business.
All men with beards, all men interested in growing a beard, men who are contemplating removing their beard, or women who's special someone needs some beard tlc, you'all need to listen in.
Jim Irvine heads up the FASTER (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response) Program.
Ernest and Jim discuss the merits of the program, explain in detail the training and arming of teachers, how to survive an attack of an active shooter, and how to care for the wounded.
Especially of interest is the arming and training of school faculty. A must listen for doubters and skeptics to help shed some light on the specifics.
More information on the FASTER program can be found here:
http://fastersaveslives.org/
Jason Hanson is a former CIA officer, former police officer, founder and CEO of Spy Escape and Evasion (www.spyescape.com), Sharktank winner, and New York Times Bestseller.
Garret Machine served as a combat soldier in the Duvdevan, part of the Israeli Defense Force. Duvdevan specializes in counter-terrorism, urban warfare, hostage rescue, targeted assassinations, and kidnappings. Garret also has a Masters Degree in Homeland Security.
In this episode Ernest Emerson and Garret Machine discuss terrorist tactics and your countermeasures.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. As a renowned author specialized in the study of the psychology of killing, his books include On Combat, On Killing, among many others.
In this episode Ernest Emerson and Dave Grossman discuss the psychology of high stress combat, condition black, sheepdogs and wolves, as well as violence in video games.
Murder - Addiction - Choices that you make - Attributes of those who survive Deadly Danger
Being An Engaged Parent - The Need for Struggle - The Role of The Warrior in Our Evolution
Podcast #1 Mission Statement - Knowledge Destroys Fear - The Effects of Fear - Who is Ernest Emerson