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The Warrior Priest Podcast

Standing at the intersection of conflict and belief to better understand the human condition. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donavon-riley/support

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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

49mins

Ranked #2

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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

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

56mins

Ranked #4

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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

35mins

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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

48mins

Ranked #6

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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

1hr 1min

Ranked #7

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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

47mins

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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

38mins

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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

45mins

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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

50mins

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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

1hr 18mins

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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

54mins

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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

44mins

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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

45mins

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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

46mins

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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

52mins

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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

52mins

Ranked #18

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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

52mins

Ranked #19

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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

52mins

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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

27mins

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