Ranked #1
29: Sebastian Junger - The Beauty and Tragedy of The Modern World
29: Sebastian Junger - The Beauty and Tragedy of The Modern World
Donavon Riley continues to read and discuss Sebastian Junger's book, Tribe. What would you risk dying for? What conversa... Read more
19 Jan 2020
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49mins
Ranked #2
20: Miyamoto Musashi - The Way of Walking Alone
20: Miyamoto Musashi - The Way of Walking Alone
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley read and discuss Miyamoto Musashi's "The Way of Walking Alone." At the end of his life, ha... Read more
15 Nov 2019
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44mins
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10: The First Jiu Jitsu Debrief
10: The First Jiu Jitsu Debrief
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley discuss fear, honor, and shame after Donavon's first major competition and Bill's first we... Read more
18 Aug 2019
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56mins
Ranked #4
010: Midweek Debrief - I Need A Hero
010: Midweek Debrief - I Need A Hero
Donavon Riley discusses the power of nostalgia and the importance of choosing the right heroes.--- Send in a voice messa... Read more
1 Apr 2020
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35mins
Ranked #5
17: Beowulf - Soft Times and Evil Monsters
17: Beowulf - Soft Times and Evil Monsters
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley continue their reading of Beowulf, translated by Seamus Heaney. This week, we meet Grendel... Read more
13 Oct 2019
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48mins
Ranked #6
28: Sebastian Junger - Depression and Suicide
28: Sebastian Junger - Depression and Suicide
Donavon Riley continues to read and discuss Sebastian Junger's book, Tribe. This episode, why do mental health issues, s... Read more
12 Jan 2020
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1hr 1min
Ranked #7
22: Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle Is The Way
22: Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle Is The Way
Donavon Riley reads and discusses Ryan Holiday's book, The Obstacle Is The Way. This episode, what does it mean to pract... Read more
1 Dec 2019
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47mins
Ranked #8
007: Midweek Debrief - Are You Trapped by Modern Society?
007: Midweek Debrief - Are You Trapped by Modern Society?
Donavon Riley reads and discusses, "Are You Trapped by Modern Society," by Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen. Do you feel that y... Read more
11 Mar 2020
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38mins
Ranked #9
23: Steven Pressfield - Tribes, Gangs and Terrorists
23: Steven Pressfield - Tribes, Gangs and Terrorists
Donavon Riley reads and discusses Steven Pressfield's book, The Warrior Ethos. This week, it's' all about tribes, gangs,... Read more
8 Dec 2019
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45mins
Ranked #10
35: Gilgamesh - Life, Death, and Brotherhood
35: Gilgamesh - Life, Death, and Brotherhood
Donavon Riley continues to read and discuss the Epic of Gilgamesh. This episode, Gilgamesh suffers the death of Enkidu. ... Read more
8 Mar 2020
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50mins
Ranked #11
06: Inazo Nitobe - Righteousness and Duty
06: Inazo Nitobe - Righteousness and Duty
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley continue to read and discuss Inazo Nitobe's "Bushido: The Soul of Japan." This week: What ... Read more
19 Jul 2019
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1hr 18mins
Ranked #12
27: Sebastian Junger - Tribe
27: Sebastian Junger - Tribe
Donavon Riley reads and discusses Sebastian Junger's book, Tribe. How do we become adults in a society that doesn't ask ... Read more
7 Jan 2020
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54mins
Ranked #13
34: Gilgamesh - Did We Just Become Best Friends?
34: Gilgamesh - Did We Just Become Best Friends?
Donavon Riley reads and discusses the Epic of Gilgamesh. This episode, Enkidu is seduced, Gilgamesh receives visions, an... Read more
1 Mar 2020
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44mins
Ranked #14
011: Mid-week Debrief - Fight to Not Fall Back
011: Mid-week Debrief - Fight to Not Fall Back
Donavon Riley reads a reflection by Mia Kang and discusses self-care, depression, and embracing life's dichotomies.--- S... Read more
8 Apr 2020
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45mins
Ranked #15
16: Beowulf - Courage and Great Character
16: Beowulf - Courage and Great Character
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley read Seamus Heaney's translation of the epic poem, Beowulf. This week, they get sidetracke... Read more
7 Oct 2019
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46mins
Ranked #16
31: Leo Jenkins - You’re Not Entitled to Your Own Opinion
31: Leo Jenkins - You’re Not Entitled to Your Own Opinion
Donavon Riley reads and discusses Leo Jenkin's article, "You're Not Entitled to Your Own Opinion." Is everyone entitled ... Read more
2 Feb 2020
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52mins
Ranked #17
26: Steven Pressfield - Selflessness
26: Steven Pressfield - Selflessness
Donavon Riley reads and discusses "Selflessness" from Steven Pressfield's book, The Warrior Ethos. What is the differenc... Read more
30 Dec 2019
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52mins
Ranked #18
12: James B. Stockdale - Stockdale Introduces Us to Epictetus
12: James B. Stockdale - Stockdale Introduces Us to Epictetus
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley continue their discussion of The Stoic Warrior's Triad, by James B. Stockdale. This week, ... Read more
1 Sep 2019
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52mins
Ranked #19
15: James B. Stockwell - You Can Only Be A Victim of Yourself
15: James B. Stockwell - You Can Only Be A Victim of Yourself
Bill Winter and Donavon Riley wrap up their reading of James B. Stockdale's lecture on The Stoic Warrior's Triad. This w... Read more
23 Sep 2019
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52mins
Ranked #20
006: Midweek Debrief - Dust Yourself Off
006: Midweek Debrief - Dust Yourself Off
Donavon Riley discusses the consequences of embracing weakness and doubt and using failure to become mentally, physicall... Read more
26 Feb 2020
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27mins