

Ironside Podcast
Brett Cain
The Ironside Podcast is for men who want to better themselves.
We explore discipline, faith, servant-leadership, resilience, and what it means to build an strong defense in a hostile world. Through conversations with great men and women we challenge complacency and call each other to new heights.
If you want to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, then come aboard.
New episodes regularly.
Like, subscribe, share, and sharpen your edge.
We explore discipline, faith, servant-leadership, resilience, and what it means to build an strong defense in a hostile world. Through conversations with great men and women we challenge complacency and call each other to new heights.
If you want to grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, then come aboard.
New episodes regularly.
Like, subscribe, share, and sharpen your edge.
Episodes
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Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 28min
Ep. 113 Practicing with Dr. Phil Allred
Dr. Phil Allred joins me to discuss the gift and skill of revelation, charity, and what it means to learn, teach, and practice the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Philip Allred was born in Ankara, Turkey. He served his mission in Osaka Japan. Philip was sealed to Jennifer Lindeman, and is blessed with 3 children. He taught for Seminary & Institutes and BYU-Idaho, and served as Chair of Religious Education. He has degrees in Political Science (BYU, ISU) and Theology (Notre Dame). Philip's dissertation focused on the intersection between religion and political party affiliation. He was a faculty member at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies (2015-2016). Philip has extensive religious history academic travel experience in Europe, the Mediterranean, and lands of the Bible. Hi teaching and curriculum emphasize on The Eternal Family and the Pearl of Great Price. His published work includes lifelong discipleship keys in Deuteronomy, parenting in the Book of Mormon, contextual word studies in the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, and internal authorship in the Book of Mormon.

Nov 22, 2025 • 54min
Ep. 112 - CROWBAR with Andy Edwards
American novelist and backworldsman, Andrew Edwards was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He lives in the mountain west with his wife and kids.Andy joins me to discuss his new book, "Crowbar", and what it means to be a writer, reader, and family man. get a copy of CROWBAR Follow him on X @goldengoatguildAlso, follow Darryl Cooper @martyrmade

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 22min
Ep. 111 - Give Up the Ghost
PCM is a returning guest and the author of the Dixie Noir novella, "Give Up the Ghost". He has won the fiction writing contest for MANS WORLD magazine among other accolades. We discuss reading, writing, and being a family man. Follow him on X @plzcallmechristPick up his book Give Up the GhostRead his Substack plzcallmechrist.substack.com

Aug 29, 2025 • 44min
Chp. 1 - Off the Mangrove Coast
Join me for Chapter One of the Ironside Story Series. I will be reading some of my favorite books, novellas, short stories and poems and providing a little insight and commentary. Pick up "Off the Mangrove Coast" HereSubscribe to the "How to Take Over the World Podcast" HereJoin EXIT.org exitgroup.usSubscribe to the "Becoming the Main Character" podcastHereFollow Graham Bradley @TempusMalleo

Aug 29, 2025 • 44min
Ep. 109 - Five Decembers by James Kestrel
I found Five Decembers by chance. A happy chance because it is one of my all-time favorite stories. I am joined by the author, James Kestrel, to talk about the story and his life as well as lessons learned. Follow him on Twitter (X) @JamesKestrelPick up "Five Decembers" Here

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep. 108 - Lonesome Dove with Lafayette Lee
Returning guest and world-renowned warrior-poet Lafayette Lee joins me to discuss the great American novel, Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry. SPOILER WARNING. If you have not read the book, make sure you pick it up first. Lee and I talk about the Western genre, America, friendship, honor and much more. Follow him on X (Twitter) @Partisan_OBuy the book at Lonesome DoveSubscribe for to the magazine IM 1776Read Lee's substack lafayettelee.com

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ep. 107 - Fighting and Family w/ Roland Vaitautolu
We begin with me (mis)quoting Faramir from J.R.R. Tolkien's "the Lord of the Rings". (Faramir says BRIGHT sword).Roland Vaitautolu is my friend and training partner. He shares his experience of growing up in a Samoan family and his love for sports. We discuss his martial arts journey and the art of war. Follow him on Instagram @realrolandCheck out our coaches @mprossermma@subluxtjiujitsuVisit our gymnorcal fitness co-op

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep. 106 - Fiction and History w/ George and Michael
Returning guest George of Cappadocia joins us to further discuss his book, "Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again". We touch on several chivalric points of history. Follow him on all platforms and buy his book here Chivalry Guild Michael Perrone, a returning guest, joins us as well to share his insights and lessons learned.Buy his book here Only the Weird Will SurviveFollow Michael on X (Twitter) @michaelperrone

Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ep. 105 - The Beast Hunter with Lindsay Schopfer
Lindsay Schopfer is the award-winning author of five novels and two collections of short stories. His steampunk-flavored fantasy series, The Adventures of Keltin Moore, received an OZMA Award from the Chanticleer International Book Awards. Lindsay’s short fiction has received honorable mention in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association’s Literary Contest and has appeared in a variety of anthologies and online periodicals. Visit his website at lindsayschopfer.comFollow him on Instagram lindsayschopferFollow him on Twitter at @LindsaySchopfer

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep. 104 - Fighting and Fatherhood with Ethan Mote
Ethan Mote is a husband, father, fighter, and friend. He coaches, competes in and trains mixed martial arts. We discuss the importance of training and how being a fighter makes you a better husband and father.Follow him on Instagram @ethan_mote


