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What happens to a warrior when there are no more wars to fight? That's the question I tackled with Antony Cummins, an author and historian who specializes in the Samurai of feudal Japan.For 250 years, Japan had no wars to fight. So what happens to a warrior class built entirely for war? In this episode, Antony unpacks the samurai code- not the movie version or the one of legend, but what these warriors really believed, and how they preserved their skills and mindset when the fighting stopped.Join us as we explore:The Samurai: who they were and what they didWhat was the warrior ethos of the samuraiHow the Samurai ethos evolved through Japan’s historyHow does a warrior stay sharp when there are no more wars to fight?And more!Enjoy, gents. And don’t forget to follow Antony to keep up with his latest book and video releases.ResourcesAntony’s YouTube ChannelAntony’s websiteThe Ultimate Art of War, Antony CumminsSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page.  Click here.Link up with us:Website:  Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X:  Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates.  The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice.  Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

Most people think warrior ethos is just a code of conduct for soldiers. But what if those virtues reflected something deeper about human nature - even the world itself? In this episode, we trace the warrior ethos from the battlefields of the past to the myths of the ancient world, and explore how its lessons may be even more important today than they were a thousand years ago.Enjoy!Resources:The Sacred and The Profane, Mircea EliadeThe Myth of The Eternal Return, Mircea EliadeThe Poetic Edda, translated by Jackson CrawfordBeowulf, translated by Tom ShippeyThe Saga of The Volsungs, translated by Jackson CrawfordSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page.  Click here.Link up with us:Website:  Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X:  Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates.  The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice.  Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

Societies rarely collapse overnight. More often, they decline slowly—becoming less competent, more restrictive, and harder to navigate with each passing year. In this episode, we revisit the ideas of managed decline and soft totalitarianism, examine the possible paths societies take as institutions weaken, and lay out a practical framework for how you can position yourself to survive, adapt, and preserve what matters in an age of growing instability.So, pull up a chair and sit a spell as we discuss How to Survive the Long Descent.Resources:The Civil War Has Been Cancelled (Until Further Notice)The Civil War Has Been Cancelled Part IILive Not By Lies, Rod DreherSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page.  Click here.Link up with us:Website:  Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X:  Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates.  The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice.  Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)