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Brutal American Podcast

by Tate Taylor & Ethan Senn

Ushering in the Rebirth of the American Male.

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Episodes

  1. Isaac Botkin: T.Rex Arms, Community Defense, & American Manufacturing

    Send us a text! In this episode we have the opportunity to sit down with Isaac Botkin of T.REX Arms to discuss community defense, American manufacturing, the state of the modern American militia man, and more. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican Our new book, The...

  2. Answering Listener Questions (Part 2)

    Send us a text! In this episode we pick up where we left off in the previous Q&A episode with more listener questions including: "How many of the Ogden guys are on a cut?" "What are your top picks for a rifle / pistol combo?" "Can I maintain strength while training for a marathon?" and more....

  3. The Man in the Arena w/ Joe Garrisi

    Send us a text! In this episode of the Brutal American Podcast we interview Joe Garrisi of Backwards Planning Financial on the topic of courage and conducting business in an anti-Christ society. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican Our new book, The Longhouse: How...

  4. Answering Listener Questions (Part 1)

    Send us a text! Where do I find a church like Refuge? Thoughts on Martial Arts? How to we discern between shock jocks and truth tellers? How do I find a godly wife? We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the Brutal American Podcast. Checkout the BA Patreon:...

  5. ALERT Academy: Forging Extraordinary Men with Jesse Boulden

    Send us a text! In this episode we interview the Commanding Officer at the ALERT Academy Col. Jesse Boulden on what it takes to build great men through discipline, hardship, camaraderie, training, and service in light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Checkout the BA Patreon:...

  6. Titus 2 Field Training Exercise 2026

    Send us a text! In this episode we debrief our 2026 Titus 2 FTX. Why do we think these are important? Where did we go? What did we do? What were the learning objectives for our young men? How did we improve the exercise compared to last year? We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the...

  7. The Slow March of Marxism through the Department of War w/ Dr. Chase Spears

    Send us a text! We all know that our nation's military has been one of the many victims of Marxist messaging, but to what degree? Can we in good conscience recommend what was once the high honor of military service to our sons and brothers? In this episode we discuss this and more with Dr. Chase...

  8. Brotherhoods Need Physical Tests: GBRS Fitness Standards

    Send us a text! Brotherhood and true friendship is forged through adversity. Most men's lives today lack any physical adversity or competitive drive, which is why we must manufacture it for ourselves. In this episode we discuss the importance of physical tests as well as our recent testing of the...

  9. The Everyman's Guide to Dry Fire Training Systems

    Send us a text! One of the best ways to develop efficient and effective shooting mechanics is through at-home dry fire training. In this episode we walk through a series of systems designed to maximize your dry fire training. Checkout the BA Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/brutalamerican Our…

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  10. The Everyman's Guide to Bourbon

    Send us a text! In this episode we sit down with our friend Tim Six to discuss and drink the quintessential Brutal American drink: Bourbon Whiskey. We talk through the American history of bourbon, what makes it special, and which bourbons to look for whether you're shopping just for something to...

  11. The Everyman's Guide to Building a Home Gym: The Top 10 Essentials

    Send us a text! In this episode we discuss the primary principles of building a home gym as well as our Top 10 Home Gym Equipment Essentials for the average man seeking to build out a space to cultivate strength and resilience in his home. Checkout the BA Patreon:...

  12. Winning Your Wife To The Patriarchy

    Send us a text! One of the most common objections we get when talking to guys about taking the next step in improving their families' home or church situation is, "I just need to get my wife onboard." In our feminized world, even good men who are working toward stewarding their households well...

  13. Q&A: How do I Deal with a Reviling Wife? Should I Move? What do I Buy for My 1st Handgun? & More

    Send us a text! Here's our 2nd Quarter Q&A Episode answering listener questions on a host of different topics. Thank you for your questions! Our new book, The Longhouse: How Feminism Conquered the West and Made Us Miserable –– by Brian Sauvé and Eric Conn is now available for pre-order! -...

  14. What Is A "Brutal American"?

    Send us a text! In this episode we walk through the origins of the name Brutal American, how we came to be the new hosts of the podcast, as well as a list of attributes we believe describes the archetypal Brutal American. Our new book, The Longhouse: How Feminism Conquered the West and Made Us...

  15. Your Church Needs a Security Team: The Basics of Building & Maintaining a Team for Church Defense

    Send us a text! In this episode we talk through the philosophy and objectives of the Refuge Church Security Team. We discuss why church security is important, what the team's purpose is and is not, as well as basic gear needs, and some of the lessons we've learned conducting church security. This...

  16. Should Your Son be Lifting Weights?

    Send us a text! In this episode we discuss the need that boys and young men have for strenuous physical challenges and how parents should be approaching this arena with their sons. How early should these challenges start? What benefits will hard work yield beyond physical improvement? How are we...

  17. Ask Us Anything: Should Young Men be Looking for a "Best Friend" in a Wife, Staying Consistent in the Gym, and More

    Send us a text! Here's our first quarter "Ask Us Anything" show. We cover a host of topics from friendship in marriage to building a Christian Borough where you are to building discipline in the gym. Thank you for sending in your questions! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Keep Wise Partners;...

  18. The Everyman's Guide to Red Dot Optics

    Send us a text! This is our first installment of a series we'll be returning to periodically throughout the year that we're calling simply "The Tactical Series". In this one we walk through the "Why" and the "What" of the general classification of weapons optics known as "Red Dots" as well as…

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  19. "Merry Christmas" is a Statement of War

    Send us a text! The Christmas Day Coronation of Kings, fighting the good fight with joy and mirth, laughing and singing in the midst of battle, and more on this episode of The Hard Men Podcast. If you're wondering what to get us for Christmas, a Hard Men Patreon membership for yourself would sure...

  20. First Wave Feminism and Its Bolshevik Roots

    Send us a text! Conservatives are quick these days to attack the downstream effects of feminism like transgenderism and rampant pornography, but we tend to flinch when First Wave Feminism is mentioned. If we are to rid our society of these evils and return to the God-ordained vision for the...

  21. Family Traditions and Winning the Hearts of Your Children

    Send us a text! In this episode we talk about Family Christmas Traditions. Why are family traditions important? What traditions formed us? And what traditions do we want to pass on to our children? If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon! Check out...

  22. Answering Patron Questions

    Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Tate and Ethan sit down and answer some recent questions from our Patrons on a host of topics. If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company;...

  23. IT'S HERE.

    Send us a text! Save 15% when you pre-order both books: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption-revilingwives-15-off White Knights and Reviling Wives: https://www.newchristendompress.com/revilingwives The Boniface Option: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption Support the show

  24. Eric Conn Returns: Leadership and Organization Building

    Send us a text! Many of you have asked where Eric has been, and if he's ever coming back. Well, we finally tracked him down. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, Eric returns to discuss leadership, delegation, organization building, and succession plans. This episode's Headline Sponsor is…

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  25. Training with Kettlebells & Sandbags for Real-World Strength, Health, and Longevity

    Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss the history and benefits of strength training with kettlebells and sandbags. If you've been considering building out your own home gym this is one you won't want to miss. We talk about what separates these implements from standard...

  26. Meet the New Hosts: Who Are These Guys?

    Send us a text! Many of our faithful listeners have been asking if Tate and Ethan have fully taken over the Hard Men Podcast. The answer is, Yes. With that in mind we thought it might be good to officially introduce ourselves. In this episode, we sat down to tell a little of our stories, and give...

  27. The Everyman's Guide to Everyday Carry

    Send us a text! In light of recent events, the need for Christian men to be prepared is at an all time high. Gone are the days where apathy or complacency are acceptable. We must be ready on a daily basis, and that includes the tools you carry on your person. In this episode of the Hard Men…

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  28. (BONUS EPISODE) Marty "The Bear Guy" Combs: Why Agency is an Essential Part of Every Christian Man's Life

    Send us a text! Earle "Marty" Combs recently went viral online after waking up at 4:00am in his home in Boulder, Colorado to check on a loud noise that had come from his kitchen. What he didn't know as he walked down the stairs with his AR-15 is that a black bear had broken in through a window,...

  29. Dopamine: Fuel for Discipline, Desire, and Drive

    Send us a text! Dopamine has been a heavily researched and discussed topic in the past few years, especially in relation to addiction. But what is dopamine? What does it do? And how can we use it to propel us to greater fruitfulness? In this episode, we break down how dopamine really works, why…

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  30. Face to Face: Why Hospitality is Key for Culture Building

    Send us a text! In this episode Tate and Ethan review Steve Wilkins' book "Face to Face" on the topic of intentional hospitality and Christian friendship. This is an often overlooked skill and practice in the church today, and one that must absolutely be recovered. A thick culture is built…

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  31. The Top 7 Masculine Western Movies Every Man Needs to Watch

    Send us a text! Stories of the wild, American frontier are an essential part of the American mythos, and for over 100 years the Western film has been the primary conduit for telling these great tales. In this episode of The Hard Men Podcast, Tate & Ethan throw on their hats, light some cigars…

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  32. DHT: The Ultra Masculine Form of Testosterone You've Never Heard About

    Send us a text! In this episode, Tate Taylor and Ethan Senn sit down to discuss the largely unknown but highly impactful androgen, DHT. What is DHT? What are the mental and physical effects that it produces? How can the everyday guy start optimizing his natural DHT production? And why is it...

  33. Building Bands of Brothers: What This Looks Like in Ogden

    Send us a text! In the last few episodes we’ve worked through the “Why?” and “How?” of building a band of brothers in your local church context. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor sit down to wrap up the series by describing the different brotherhoods, groups, and...

  34. How to Start Building Your Tribe: Who Should Be in It?

    Send us a text! When you think about building a band of brothers or a tribe of men, several practical questions arise: Are you a tribal leader? Should you join another tribe? Does this exist where you are? Are the men around you rowing in the same direction as you? In this episode, Dan…

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  35. Building Your Band of Brothers: Why Tight Knit Groups of Men are Essential to the Mission of the New Christendom

    Send us a text! Men of today are starved for brotherhood. Close male friendships, forged through trial and fire, have been replaced by high definition screens and Saturday ball games. Leisure time with friends isn’t a bad thing at all—but it is not where the process of iron sharpening iron…

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  36. Jason & The Argonauts, Envious Old Kings, and Young Men’s Tribes with Thomas Achord

    Send us a text! Boomers, and old men in general, have a hard time letting go of thrones, seats of power, or inheritances. Instead of passing them on, in envy they crush young men, whom they see as threats. Is this a new phenomenon? It turns out, it’s a tale as old as time. In this episode, we…

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  37. Field Training in the High Uintas: Exposing Boys to Hardship, Discomfort, & Hard Skills

    Send us a text! It used to be that went sent our boys into groups like the Boy Scouts of America to train for manhood. But as those organizations have drifted left, we lack male spaces for discipleship and formation for young men. At St. Brendan’s Academy and Refuge Church, we’re trying to forge…

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  38. The Drew Brees Comeback: Injuries, Setbacks, & Overcoming Adversity

    Send us a text! Drew Brees suffered multiple injuries in his career that could have been retirement inducing. But through a knee injury and major shoulder damage, Brees came back to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Tate Taylor joins us to talk about his recent Achilles tear…

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  39. Why Men Need Agonistic Spaces: New Christendom Games & The Aeneid

    Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Tate Taylor about why men need spaces to physically push themselves, as well as the New Christendom Games that will take place at our conference in June. We'll talk about the funeral games in The Aeneid, and why older men should be excited to see…

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  40. How to Escape the Economic Longhouse

    Send us a text! We live in a feminist-coded workforce, as can be seen with the dominant role HR department—run by hysterical women—upon employee conduct. In this episode, we talk about the problem and how to escape it. We’ll talk about practical ways Christians can start, buy, and run businesses...

  41. The Post War Consensus, Evangelical Longhouse, SBC Subversion, & Antioch Declaration with J.D. Hall

    Send us a text! What is the Post War Consensus, and why is it causing such heated debate? What does it have to do with the Antioch Declaration? And speaking of that, why has the tide in Reformed circles shifted so rapidly since 2020? In this episode, I'll talk with J.D. Hall, who writes at…

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  42. How Reviling Wives Are Destroying the Church (And What To Do About It)

    Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Kevin Griffin, pastor of counseling at Refuge Church, about the problems feminism has created in the church, especially by allowing women’s sins to go unaddressed. In Proverbs, we have various warnings against brawling or contentious women, yet in the...

  43. Impactful Missionary Work, Church Planting, & Navigating Cultural Challenges with Alex Kocman

    Send us a text! Discover the dynamic world of missionary work with Alex Kocman, the Director of Communications at ABWE, as we uncover impactful strategies for church planting and spreading the gospel. Alex shares invaluable insights into ABWE's unique funding model for missionaries, encouraging...

  44. Ego is the Enemy: Why We Need to Talk Less and Do More

    Send us a text! In 1934, Upton Sinclair ran for governor of California. During the campaign, he wrote a book, in the past tense, talking about all he accomplished as governor. The problem? He got crushed in the election bid. His talk and hype outpaced the work he needed to do to actually win the...

  45. All The Single Ladies (Are Destroying America)

    Send us a text! The Single Woke Female (SWF) is becoming one of the larger voting blocs in America. Likewise, women are remaining unmarried and childless at drastically increasing rates. This has ramifications not only for households, but the health of the American nation. As it turns out, women...

  46. Saving America's Unborn Children with Jason Storms

    Send us a text! In this episode, we talk with Jason Storms, National Director of Operation Save America, a masculine endeavor to save America's unborn children from murder in the womb. Jason talks about how to actually make real change in society and politics, including grassroots efforts, and…

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  47. Courage, Leadership, & the Legacy of Chesty Puller: Lessons in Masculine Strength & Ambition

    Send us a text! Men today are told that the masculine virtues of bravery and courage, the readiness to fight, and the desire to win glory for their people and their nations are standards of a time gone past. We are told to rejoice over the death of masculinity, but there is a reason stories like...

  48. Recovering the Lost Art of Hospitality

    Send us a text! While churches are full of age specific programs today, the actual, biblical command to practice hospitality has fallen by the wayside. In this episode, I talk with Pastor Kevin Griffin about why we as a church need to recover the lost art of hospitality. We'll discuss practical...

  49. The Family Economy with Rory Groves

    Send us a text! What is a productive household? I sit down with Rory Groves to talk about his new book, "The Family Economy: Discovering the Family as it Was Designed to Work." We talk about the Industrial Revolution, how it reshaped family life, and what God's design is for the household and...

  50. Big Announcement!

    Send us a text! We here at New Christendom Press have a big announcement for you: A brand new book! That's right, after more than a year of work, Brian and Ben are pleased to announce Haunted Cosmos: Doing Your Duty in a World That's Not Just Stuff, a book all about the glory of the world God has...

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Ushering in the Rebirth of the American Male.

HOSTED BY

Tate Taylor & Ethan Senn

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