
The Distinguished Savage Podcast
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Kegan Smurf Gill, Ep286
EKegan Smurf Gill is a Naval Aviator, F18 Super Hornet Pilot, Author, Speaker, and one of the most solid humans you'll ever meet! I am proud to call him friend! Kegan's story is the epitome of The Heroes Journey. From the fastest ejection in Naval history from his F18 at 695 mph just before it crashed in to the Atlantic Ocean to surviving nearly 2 hours in frigid waters, to the ensuing journey just to be able to walk and fly again, to his misdiagnosis of PTSD by the VA when in reality he had a TBI that sent him deeper and deepr in to psychosis. Kegan was able to fight through this and regain his health and well being. He has written a book on his journey to not only tell the his story, but help others who face the vast issues with VA and who are struggling as he was! His story, his openness, and his resilience are the stuff of legends in my opinion and Kegan is above all, inspiring! You can find Kegan's new book, Phoenix Revival, The Aftermath of Naval Aviations's Fastest Ejection on Amazon. You can find the show sponsor, Absolute Security and Lock here http://www.absolutesecurityandlock.com
Cache Haggard, Revenant Corps, Ep285
ECache Haggard is the founder of Revenant Corps, a company that makes bespoke premium G10 edged weapons and other Impact Tools. His work has been recently featured in both Recoil and Off Grid Magazines three times now. Cache is true craftsman and since his business has taken off, he is now joined full time by his lovely wife Katie, helping in the shop. Cache is also a man who remains true his convictions and is truly a life long learner. You can find his incredible work at his website https://revenantcorps.com You can find show merch here https://teespring.com/id/stores/distinguished-savage-podcast You can find our sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here http://www.absolutesecurityandlock.com
Savage Sunday, Ep112
EThe Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main podcast's bold, adventurous spirit while providing practical value through concise, well-researched recommendations and insights. Perfect for listeners who want to stay connected between full Distinguished Savage episodes and discover new resources for their own adventures. You can Absolute Security and Lock here http://www.absolutesecurityandlock.com You can Revenant Corps here https://revenantcorps.com The books mentioned in this episode are all available on Amazon. You can find the podcast merch here https://teespring.com/id/stores/distinguished-savage-podcast
Dave Boon Benton, Ep284
ESpecial Bonus episdoe this week with Dave Boon Benton of Threat Management Solutions and you may also know him from his character of the same name in the movie, 13 Hours, The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Boon has over 24 years in military, law enforcement, and the intelligence community as well as working GRS, Ground Branch, for the CIA. He was one of the GRS in the security mission for the CIA annex and the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya that occured on Sept 11, 2012. In this conversation we talk about his training company, Threat Management Solutions and his thoughts on personal security, situational awareness, and the possible upcoming terror attacks on US soil. You can find Boon's training offerings here https://www.shootingclasses.com/threat-management-solutions/ You can find our sponsor, Absolute Security and Lock here http://www.absolutesecurityandlock.com You can find KDI Protective Services I mention here https://www.teamkdi.com You can find TDS merch here https://teespring.com/id/stores/distinguished-savage-podcast
Rich Brown/ Mike Seeklander, AWS, Ep283
ERich Brown and Mike Seeklander are the driving force behind The American Warrior Society, a training platform for anyone seeking to learn and train for personal defense, fitness, and shooting. Both men have impressive careers and pedigrees. Both are USMC veterans, both have worked as LEOs, and both are highly capable men! You can find all things Rich and Mike as well as their training platform, American Warrior Society here, https://americanwarriorsociety.com In this episode Rich, Mike, and I get in to our thoughts on health and fitness over the age of 50 and how we've changed our training and mindset over time to overcome age, injury, and task specific training! You can find Joel Jamieson's Morpheus System we mention here, https://trainwithmorpheus.com You can find my sponsor Absolute Security and Lock here, http://www.absolutesecurityandlock.com You can find my tee spring store for merch here, https://teespring.com/id/stores/distinguished-savage-podcast
Savage Sunday, Ep111
EThe Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main podcast's bold, adventurous spirit while providing practical value through concise, well-researched recommendations and insights. Perfect for listeners who want to stay connected between full Distinguished Savage episodes and discover new resources for their own adventures. You can find the NiteCore EDC27 Flashlight on Amazon www.amazon.com You can find my tee spring here, https://teespring.com/id/stores/distinguished-savage-podcast
Jerry Barnett, Sentinel Combatives, Ep281
EJerry Barnett is a retired US Air Force Veteran, martial artist, adventurer, and life long learner. He is also one of the most fascianting guys you've likely never heard of! He and his business partner run Sentinel Combatives in Northern Ga. A facility that not only teaches self protection, they also get in other skills such communications, shooting, field craft, lock picking, and diigital security. You can Jerry at Sentinel Combatives https://www.sentinelcombatives.com You can find Wes Hightower at https://www.grayzoneactivity.com You can find NC Scout here https://brushbeater.org You can find Todd Fox here https://www.tourprotection.com You can find Cecil Burch here http://www.iacombatives.com You can find Kalah Knife training here https://www.kalahsystem.com You can find my tee spring store here https://distinguished-savage-podcast.creator-spring.com
Savage Sunday, Ep110
EThe Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 15-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main podcast's bold, adventurous spirit while providing practical value through concise, well-researched recommendations and insights. Perfect for listeners who want to stay connected between full Distinguished Savage episodes and discover new resources for their own adventures. You can find Joel Jamieson's Morpheus Training here, https://trainwithmorpheus.com
Savage Sunday, Ep109
EThe Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 10-20 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main podcast's bold, adventurous spirit while providing practical value through concise, well-researched recommendations and insights. Perfect for listeners who want to stay connected between full Distinguished Savage episodes and discover new resources for their own adventures.
Savage Sunday, Ep108
EThe Savage Sunday podcast is a weekly companion show to the Distinguished Savage podcast, delivering bite-sized updates and previews in an engaging 10-15 minute format. Each episode features upcoming guest announcements, sneak peeks at future conversations, and curated reviews of books and outdoor/adventure gear that would interest the Distinguished Savage community. The show maintains the main podcast's bold, adventurous spirit while providing practical value through concise, well-researched recommendations and insights. Perfect for listeners who want to stay connected between full Distinguished Savage episodes and discover new resources for their own adventures.
Lou Cazzetta, Ep280
ELouis Cazzetta has been in EMS for over thirty years and worked during 9/11. Lou is the founder of the Primum Non Nocere Foundation, a 501,3c charitable organization that helps EMS Providers in time of need and crisis. If you can help the foundation in any way or you, or someone you know in EMS needs assistance you can find the foundation here https://www.pnnf.net Please consider donating to the foundation or participating in the current foundation auction!
Savage Sunday, Ep107
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, gear and recommendations, and whatever else that knocking around my head! Links for the machetes and gear are, Condor Tool and Knife https://www.condortk.com and BareBones Living https://barebonesliving.com No financial affiliations with these companies.
Kegan 'Smurf' Gill, Archive, Ep279
EKegan Smurf Gill is a Naval Aviator and F18E Super Hornet Fighter Pilot! He survived the fastest ejection in Naval history at nearly 700 miles an hour and is alive to tell the tale! His is a story of resilience on an unprecedented level! This episode was originally recorded and released in June 2022. I've left in most of the origianl intro. Kegan has been on many podcasts and shows since this recording and his story is always captivating! And all are well worth the listen! Plus Kegan is just an incredible human being! You can find him on instagram @kegansmurfgill
Savage Sunday, Ep106
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Dsitinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, gear and book reviews, and recomendations. You can find East Concepts Style House and Art Gallery here https://www.east-concepts.com/east You can find Guns on Main here https://www.gunsonmain.com You can find Hamptons Mens Wear here https://www.hamptonsmens.com I highly recommend signing up for the Hamptons News Letter for sales and events!
Kerry Slone, We The Female, Ep278
EKerry Slone is many things! She is incredibly smart, articualte, witty, highly capable, beautiful, and she is formidable! Kerry is the founder of We The Female, a training company and incredible support group to empower women to be safer, stronger, and capable of their own self defense. Kerry is a writer, speaker, and trauma informed firearm instructor. Kerry is also one of those rare people who took her own trauma of domestic abuse and turned it in to the fuel she needed to empower women to understand their own safety and sovereignty. In this conversation we run the gambit of her views, trauma informed training, and how to impart knowledge, and more so capability to the women she trains. There are so many incredible take aways in this interview and she has helped me be a better coach! And she is truly a distinguished savage! You can find Kerry at https://www.wethefemale.net and on instagram at wethefemaleofficial and stilettosandshotguns. If you'd like to buy a Distinguished Savage cap you can find them here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Savage Sunday, Ep105
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and answers to listener questions! In this episode Alex Sansone, The Suited Shootist lends his expertise on deep carry and concealed carry options. You can find Alex's blog at https://thesuitedshootist.home.blog I highly recommend his blog and he does extensive training and research on many of these types of topics, especially in deep concealment and types of concealed carry as well as training and clothing. I gotta get him back on the show again soon! Huge thank you Guillame Williams for the question and Alex Sansone for the advice!
Dr. Dante Bryant, Ep277
EDr Dante Bryant is a professor at UNC Charlotte in the School of Social Work and Health and Human Services. He is also a man who thinks on a deeper level on life, it's meaning, and the world around us. If you have never heard Dante on this show before you are in for an incredible treat and you will find he does NOT fit nicely in to any preconcieved box you have placed him in given his credentials! Dante is unabashedly himself and his super power is that he can make you think on a much deeper level on your ideals and beliefs. He does not challenge you personally so much as he challenges you be introspective of yourself. Our conversations are always leave me feeling inspired and invigorated, not to mention more positive! You can find Dante on instagram at a_southernman. You can find The Distinguished Savage Caps here. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Savage Sunday, Ep104
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and listener questions answered! In this episode of Savage Sunday I talk about the new changes to the show and upcoming merch!
David Hutchinson, Integrated Fighting Arts, Ep276
EDavid Hutchinson is a martial artist, coach, and fascinating guy! He has studied Krav Maga, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Bjj, and other forms of fighting and now focuses on integrating those arts in to self protection that is pressure tested and evidence based. He is also not your usual instructor when it comes to fighting. He has a fascinating background and it's one you wouldn't expect from someone who understands violence! You can find him on IG at integrated_fighting_arts. You can find the The Distinguished Savage caps here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Chief James Pierson 3, Ep275
EChief James Pierson [ret] is the former Chief of Police for Henderson Texas with now 35 years in law enforcement, however retirement is not his srong suit! While he still wears a badge and gun for work as an investigator his passion is coaching and teaching. While most people simply call him Chief, you can count yourself lucky to call him friend. He is not the one you call when you want someone to simply cosign on your bullshit. He's the one you call when you want honesty and true advice. In this episode we talk about the importance of being a coach, about leadership, and about his training company he started in 2017 that is now adding on a security component in offering executive protection services. Chief is one of those rare people who in this world whose honesty and integrity may not be what you want to hear, but more so what you need to hear! You can Chief Pierson on his website at https://www.jptraining.net and on instagram at james_pierson.
Savage Sunday, Ep103
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear recommendations and whatever else is rolling around in my head!
Ethan Plue, US Army Drill Sergeant, Ep274
EEthan Plue is a US Army Drill Sergeant, training partner, and my neighbor! Ethan doesn't strike you as DI initially but as you'll hear in this conversation he is a leader, and truly cares about the quality of trainee he puts out! Ethan is one of those guys who is unabashedly himself. He is many things, sci fi nerd, super fit, and Army DI but he is first and foremost Ethan through and through! You can find the TDS caps here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Josh Nelson, Force Frontier, Ep273
EJosh Nelson is a full time LEO, SWAT operator, DT instructor, CQB instructor, and Use Of Force Instructor. He is also the founder of a training company, Force Frontier. Josh and I have a great conversation on policing, defensive tactics, and many other topics. Josh is a solid guy with an incredible pedigree in training! You can find Force Frontier here https://forcefrontier.com and IG at force.frontier. You can find the Distinguished Savage hats here, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Savage Sunday, Ep102
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and whatever else is knocking around in my head! You can find TDS caps from Mountain View Creatives here, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Ed Calderon, Ep272
EEd Calderon is a fascinating and unique man! He grew up in Tijuana Mexico where he eventually moved in to law enforcement. Later after working various undercover work, he moved in to High Threat Protection for a Governor in Mexico, and later being moved back into an operational role. After being offered to owe his allegiance to other parties, he left law enforcement and Mexico quickly taking his family and immigrated to the US where he began offering training in the various skillsets and tradecraft he had gleaned in his work. He offers his coursework and has a Patreon where he offers incredible on line content! Ed also has his own podcast, Manifesto Radio and he has spoken to some to incredible people! This conversation is unlike any other with Ed that I have heard as I wanted to talk with him more about how he thinks, where that came from, and understand Ed better! You can find his clothing line here https://sneakreaper-industries.com Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6692abnENuAkHRP7EsxizP His Course Work https://www.edsmanifesto.com/courses Patreon https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto You can find The Distinguished Savage caps here https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Randall"Rocci"Twitchell, Ep271
ERandall Rocci Twitchell has wide breadth of life experience! Starting in boxing at young he has since transitioned in to FMA, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do and other arts! He is now working on building his own system Liahona Warrior Arts. In this episode we talk about his coaching philosophy, his views on learning and training, and we get in to years as security for The Blue Oyster Cult band among other topics! Rocci is on of those guys you meet and instantly get the positive vibe he brings! You can find Distinguished Savage caps here, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1798300540/richardson-112-trucker-hatloden-on?ref=share_v4_lx
Savage Sunday, Ep101
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and whatever else is knocking around in my head!
Tyler Schmoker, Maritime Support Concepts, Ep270
ETyler Schmoker is a US Army Combat Vet, former contractor, Private Security Consultant, and entrepreneur. He has two businesses. The first is Winsly, a security management consulting firm and his newest, Maritime Support Concepts. In this conversation we cover a lot of ground! We get in to what his businesses do, his time contracting, and we get deep in hard skills, soft skills, and professionalism especially witin the private ans corporate security arena. There a so many great takeaways in this episode and Tyler is both a disrupter and a bit of a contradiction within private security! And it is quite literally one of his super powers I feel! You can find Tyler on Linkedin under Tyler Schmoker.
Sean Patrick Boland, Ep269
ESean Patrick Boland is a Bjj Black Belt, US Army officer, RN, father, and fascinating guy! In this episode we talk about his journey in bjj, his service in the Army, first as enlisted, then getting out, going to college, and reenlisting as an officer! We also talk about teaching jiu jitsu, the value of positive reenforcement in teaching and why pressure testing is invaluable. There are so many great actionable takeaways in this episode! You can find the Distinguished Savage caps I mentioned both in this episode and Savage Sunday here, https://www.etsy.com/shop/MtnViewCreatives?ref=search_shop_redirect
Savage Sunday, Ep100
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and whatever else is rolling around in my head!
Matt Miller, Ep268
EMatt Miller is an entrepreneur, restauranteur, and FMA martial artist. In this conversation we talk about his restaurant, The Hickory Social House, his journey within martial arts and how he found FMA, Filipino Martial Arts, and we get his knowledge of whiskeys, on running a restaurant, and his views on leadership. We also talk about his upcoming Fund Raiser at The Hickory Social on October 26th that will be raising funds specifically for Western NC Hurricane Helene victims. You can find all things Hickory Social here, https://hickorysocial.com
Savage Sunday, Ep99
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast featuring upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and whatever else is knocking around in my head!
Mishayla Rhodes, Archive, Ep267
EThis is another episode from the archives with Mishayla Rhodes, BJJ Brown Belt and amazing woman! She is one of the most resilient people I know and her story is one of personal fortitude, resiliance, incredibly hard work, and discovery! We talk about her journey in jiu jitsu, her lving in Isreal for a year and how jiu jitsu saved her life quite literally! We also talk her choking me out back in the day at 10th Planet Austin among so many other facets of her life! This another example of empowered women and Mishayla is truly that!
Aaron Janetti, Archive, Ep266
EThis episode aired just over a year ago but is still such an incredibly relevant conversation! Aaron Jannetti is an incredible coach and martial artist! His methods of grappling in a weapons based environment is not only highly effective and realistic in scope and practice, he pressure tests his ideas and is constantly evolving to both learn and teach better! You can find everything Aaron is doing here, https://aaronjannetti.wordpress.com
Savage Sunday, Ep98
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with updates, upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and whatever else is rolling around in my head!
Rich Brown, Ep265
ERich Brown is back for another incredible conversation! We get in to critical thinking, communcations skills, ethics, and so much more! It's always an honor to sit down with Rich! For those unfamiliar, Rich is a former USMC combat vet, LEO, and Corrections Officer, as well as a World Class Firearms Competitor and Instructor. But his resume is far too extensive to list here! You can find all things Rich as well as he and Mike Seeklanders podcast, American Warrior Society at https://americanwarriorsociety.com I myself am a member of AWS, I'm coin number 2325! Their content is well worth it!
Gee, Lady of 52VTK, Ep264
EGee, Lady of 52VTK is a fascinating woman and her journey through both her life and her training is a incredibly interesting one! You can find her on instagram at ladyof52VTK! This is another in a series of conversations with empowered women and their thoughts on taking their sovereignty and safety back!
Tiffany Trixtr 2, Ep263
ETiffany Truchter aka Tiffany Trixtr is a Dog Trainer, Martial Artist, and fascinating woman! Based in Austin Texas, she trains and teaches FMA, trains dogs, and is what I characterize as an empowered woman who lives her life on her own terms. She is unbasdedly her and in this second conversation we get in to her thoughts on training dogs, training people, and preparing women for possible violence among other things. You can find her on instagram @ninjadogtrainer And you can train with her on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/FMAWITHTIFFANY?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink You can find her dog training services here, https://pawsitivelytiffany.com And her online dog training here, https://pawsitivelytiffanydogtraining.vhx.tv
Melanie Chesnut 2, Ep262
EThis is the second conversation I had with Melanie Chesnut, aka wolf mother on IG. Melanie is a veteran USMC K9 handler, martial artist, entrepeneur, mother, and fascinating woman! In this episode we talk more about her every day carry, EDC, on training women to better understand the amount of force needed to eliminate the threat, especially if they know the attacker, which is the most common, and her thoughts on training as a whole! You can find her at her website, https://www.wildfernindustries.com and you can more on her upcoming retreat for women here, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wolf-mother-retreat-tickets-943610272727 Special thank you to Melanie for time and her insights!
Savage Sunday, Ep97
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, recommendations, and whatever is rolling around in my head!
Tiffany Trixtr/ Ninja Dog Trainer, Ep261
ETiffany is a dog trainer, martial artist, and fascinating woman! This conversation is another in my ongoing series with Empowered Women and Tiffany is certainly that! She provides both on line and in person training in both FMA and Dog Training. Tiffany is undoubtedly the kind of woman and human we need now more than ever! She is open, honest, and authentic. We are sitting down for a second episode next week talking specifically about Dog training so don't miss that episode as well! You can find her on instagram @ninjadogtrainer and these locations. Patreon for FMA Training https://www.patreon.com/FMAWITHTIFFANY?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink For Dog Training, her website is https://pawsitivelytiffany.com And Dog Training on line https://pawsitivelytiffanydogtraining.vhx.tv
Melanie Chesnut/ Wolf Mother, Ep260
EMelanie Chesnut is a veteran of USMC and worked as a K9 handler for the Corps for nine yeaes. She is a martial artist, life coach, entrepreneur, and so much more! Her instagram @the.wolf. mother is look in to this fascinating woman! She also teaches Self defense for women and is holding a retreat in October for women to find their own personal empowerment. You can more info and sign up for the course here, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wolf-mother-retreat-tickets-943610272727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch This is the first in a Women's Empowerment Series I'm doing and Melanie is an incredible way to kick this series off!
Savage Sunday, Ep96
ESavage Sunday is a short, usually weekly, update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcomng guests, book and gear reviews/ recommendations, as well as thoughts on various topics. You can find the Podcast Borderline with Vincent Rocco Vargas I mention here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDdum80k5ENVo0Xp740XchUGM9Y3GZy_
Chef James Taco Morley/ Chef Kacey Cummings, Ep259
EThis likely not the conversation you're expecting. Chef James Taco Morley, and Chef Kacey Cummings are two men with a passion for putting good in the world. We talk about where their love of cooking came from, sobriety, the intricacies of working in a restaurant, their non profit, and resilience. James Taco Morley is a 42 year old girl dad born in Oakland Ca, and raised all around the Bay Area and Sonoma Co. Enlisted in the US Army after High School and traveled the world through training assignments and multiple deployments in support of both Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. After the military he attended The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone and is now Head Private Event Chef for a local Texas Ranch, as well as Humanitarian, and Cofounder of the homeless outreach nonprofit, EngageHumanityATX. Born and raised in Austin, Chef Kacey embarked on his culinary adventures within the bustling local restaurant scene. It was during his tenure at the prestigious Austin Renaissance Hotel from 1997 to 2007 where he honed his craft, followed by a transformative experience at the Marriott Quorum in Dallas for the final three years of his hotel career. In 2010, an opportunity arose for him to assume the role of Executive Chef at IPIC Theaters' inaugural Austin location, setting the stage for his ascent to Corporate Chef, overseeing new store openings. Recognized for his passion and expertise, Kacey transitioned in 2017 to the realm of construction and design, relinquishing daily operations to focus on shaping culinary spaces. Guided by exceptional mentors and propelled by remarkable opportunities, Kacey's journey spans three decades, culminating in his ability to envision, construct, and manage large-scale, multi-concept venues. Today, he stands at the intersection of culinary artistry and operational excellence, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and quality. Please consider donating to their cause. You can find their Kisckstarter here,https://givebutter.com/73yUAe They can also be found on Facebook and Instagram, @EngageHumanityATX
Steve Ward, Ep258
ESteve Ward is a Paramedic and author. His book, 98/2 Leadership is available on Amazon. Steve and I have been friends for years and worked together in EMS. Steve was also on the Special Operations, Rescue Team with me for a while. He is also a Track Medic at the F1 Track, Circuit of the Americas COTA i Austin. This likely won't be the conversation you're expecting. Steve is a man looking for answers in life and is driven to find them.

Jason Warn, Ep257
EJason Warn is a Paramedic and entrepreneur who found himself as many first responders do, overweight, depressed, and checked out of life. It was here that he began a journey back to better physical and mental health. After finding he felt better, was more present in his family's and his own life, and a better paramedic for his patients, he began posting about his journey. His message was one of positivity and personal accountability. In his posting, he used the word "fat" in reference to himself having been in fact fat and found fitness and it's benefits. He was advocating for health and wellness for first responders. He was fired from his job as a Paramedic for a hospital based EMS system because a co worker took offense to his using the word fat in his social media posts. Though not in reference to anyone specifically other than himself, his employment was terminated because someone got offended by him using the word. In this conversation we take a deep dive in to his life, his journey to mental and physical health, and how he's responded to his termination with resilience and class. You can find Jason at his website, https://mindfulnessmedic.net

Savage Sunday, Ep95
ESavage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast, with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and my occaisonal ramblings!

Tim Wenzel 3, Ep256
ETim Wenzel CPP is a US Army Combat Vet, former High Threat Protection Contractor, former Paramedic, and most importantly, Thought Leader. He is the co author of the book, The Kindness Games and he is a fascinating guy! This is his third time on the show and he nevers disappoints! His insight, wisdom, and his unconventional methodolgy coupled with humility and self deprecating humor are literally his super powers! You'll want a note pad for this episode is the usual case with Tim!

Dr. Dante Bryant 2, Ep255
EDr. Dante Bryant is back for a second recent conversation he and I had! This is actually the first of two recent talks. The episode that aired last week was a seperate coversation and you don't need to listen to it first by any means, but I highly recommend that episode with Dante as well! In this episode we talk about critical thinking versus emotional thinking, communication, asking the right questions in life, and how the sexual revolution effected especially men and their growth as productive men. As always Dante has some incredible insights and is thought provoking to say the least!

Savage Sunday, Ep94
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for the Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, and my ramblings!