Best Eric Conn Podcasts (2026)

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The Everyman's Guide to Red Dot Optics 1:14:17

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Send us a text! This is our first installment of a series we'll be returning to periodically throughout the year that we're calling simply "The Tactical Series". In this one we walk through the "Why" and the "What" of the general classification of weapons optics known as "Red Dots" as well as some our personal preferences for when and how we would …

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Episode 311: The 2026 Blocked Party Enemies List 1:31:11

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We love tradition at BP HQ, and the tradition of declaring our enemies for the year ahead will simply never die (but we hope some of our enemies will). It's our 7th Annual Enemies List, where we take a look back on the year that was to see if our Enemies List from last year got their proper comeuppance over the last 365 days, and we chart a course …

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Building Thousand Year Families 1:27:23

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Send us a text! Henry Ford built an incredible company that he intended to pass down to his sons. And for awhile, that's exactly what he did. But because of excessive wealth taxes, his sons eventually started the Ford Foundation. Today, it is a liberal non profit that has been hijacked by intelligence agencies and grotesque agendas. How did this ha…

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"Merry Christmas" is a Statement of War 40:53

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Send us a text! The Christmas Day Coronation of Kings, fighting the good fight with joy and mirth, laughing and singing in the midst of battle, and more on this episode of The Hard Men Podcast. If you're wondering what to get us for Christmas, a Hard Men Patreon membership for yourself would sure put a smile on our faces. Merry Christimas and Happy…

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135. The Panama Papers (Mossack Fonseca) 1:23:29

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The leaked files of a Panamanian law firm offer a glimpse into the offshore economy used by politicians, criminals, and celebrities to hide wealth, evade taxes, and launder money. Prelude: The assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta's most feared investigative journalist. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™…

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Duke Godfrey of Bouillon and the First Crusade 1:27:55

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Send us a text! The preeminent leader of the First Crusade, Duke Godfrey of Bouillon perfectly encapsulated C.S. Lewis' chivalric ideal—he was both fierce and meek, the ideal picture of masculine knighthood. After Pope Urban's call to arms, Godfrey and many others would make the epic journey to the Holy Land, where they would attempt to capture Jer…

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First Wave Feminism and Its Bolshevik Roots 1:26:54

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Send us a text! Conservatives are quick these days to attack the downstream effects of feminism like transgenderism and rampant pornography, but we tend to flinch when First Wave Feminism is mentioned. If we are to rid our society of these evils and return to the God-ordained vision for the household then this ideology must be addressed from its in…

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Bonus: The Tic Tac Man (Bob McDonnell) 36:18

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A Virginia governor and his wife are indicted after receiving lavish gifts from a local businessman. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ –––-–---------------------------------------- DONATE: ⁠⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Support⁠⁠ CONSUME: ⁠⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Shop⁠⁠ –––-–------…

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Making Warrior Poets: An Interview with John Lovell 1:10:34

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Send us a text! We recently sat down with John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society, to talk about why Christians have to be ready to defend their people, especially after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. John is not only skilled in personal defense, but is a pastor and father who has talked about the need for Christian homeschooling, the reco…

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Family Traditions and Winning the Hearts of Your Children 1:21:18

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Send us a text! In this episode we talk about Family Christmas Traditions. Why are family traditions important? What traditions formed us? And what traditions do we want to pass on to our children? If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon! Check out https://www.NewChristendomPress.com/store for our Black…

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134. The Motherlode (Bre-X Minerals) 1:19:25

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A tiny Calgary-based exploration company ignites a global market frenzy when it discovers the world's largest gold deposit before collapsing into one of the biggest frauds in mining history. Prelude: The "Bushman of the Shuswap" flees society after uncovering a massive conspiracy. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENE…

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El Cid: The Master of the Spanish Battlefield 1:46:34

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Send us a text! Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar was a Spanish hero who helped jumpstart the Reconquista against Islamic invasion. Despite being badly outnumbered on many occasions by Moorish armies, he never lost a battle. As we consider the Islamic invasion of Europe and mass immigration across the West, some pivotal questions arise: Can we stop the surge o…

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Answering Patron Questions 1:30:02

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Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast Tate and Ethan sit down and answer some recent questions from our Patrons on a host of topics. If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on our next Q&A sign-up on Patreon! This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast coff…

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133. The Fabulist (George Santos) 1:46:47

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A newly elected congressman is expelled and prosecuted for financial crimes after his elaborate web of personal and professional lies unravels. Prelude: JP Maroney's inventive "digital marketing arbitrage" is revealed to be a Ponzi scheme. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠P…

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The Abuse Epidemic Nobody Will Address 1:28:22

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Send us a text! The Scriptures address it forcefully and regularly. It occurs again and again in churches across the country, destroying families. And yet pastors and biblical counselors not only refuse to address it—they join with the guilty party in their sin. What are we talking about? The epidemic of reviling wives and the white knight pastors …

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IT'S HERE. 3:09

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Send us a text! Save 15% when you pre-order both books: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption-revilingwives-15-off White Knights and Reviling Wives: https://www.newchristendompress.com/revilingwives The Boniface Option: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption Our new books are now in stock and shipping. https://www.newchrist…

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CALLING ALL NCP PATRIOTS! 2:47

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Send us a text! Save 15% when you pre-order both books: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption-revilingwives-15-off White Knights and Reviling Wives: https://www.newchristendompress.com/revilingwives The Boniface Option: https://www.newchristendompress.com/bonifaceoption Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thekingshall…

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Eric Conn Returns: Leadership and Organization Building 1:19:23

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Send us a text! Many of you have asked where Eric has been, and if he's ever coming back. Well, we finally tracked him down. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast, Eric returns to discuss leadership, delegation, organization building, and succession plans. This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom wi…

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A Test of Nerve: Leftist Hordes, Protests, & Saying True Things 1:37:57

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Send us a text! Recently, we’ve had backlash from the raging leftist hordes about our episode, The Girl on the Train. When people say and do evil things in response, how can we pass the test of nerve? How can we remain courageous in the face of hostile threats? In this episode, Brian and Eric talk about the anatomy of courage, C.S. Lewis, and the n…

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Training with Kettlebells & Sandbags for Real-World Strength, Health, and Longevity 1:13:08

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Send us a text! In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss the history and benefits of strength training with kettlebells and sandbags. If you've been considering building out your own home gym this is one you won't want to miss. We talk about what separates these implements from standard gym equipment, what their best uses and pitfalls are…

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Bonus: The Foundation (New Era Philanthropy) 33:32

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A prominent Christian businessman operates a massive, "too-good-to-be-true," charity-based Ponzi scheme. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ –––-–---------------------------------------- DONATE: ⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Support⁠ CONSUME: ⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Shop⁠ –––-–------------…

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On Dating & Courtship: Why Christian Parents Have a Duty to See Their Children Married Well 1:35:48

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Send us a text! If we are to build legacy Christian boroughs, it will take many generations. This means our children and grandchildren will have to carry on the work. It also means that we have to ensure, like the patriarch Abraham, that our children marry well, carry on the work, and continue in the promises. In this episode, Brian and Eric talk a…

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Meet the New Hosts: Who Are These Guys? 1:48:41

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Send us a text! Many of our faithful listeners have been asking if Tate and Ethan have fully taken over the Hard Men Podcast. The answer is, Yes. With that in mind we thought it might be good to officially introduce ourselves. In this episode, we sat down to tell a little of our stories, and give you as the listeners an idea of who we are and what …

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132. The Mix-Up (Velsicol Chemical Company) 1:14:26

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A catastrophic contamination strikes Michigan when an industrial chemical (PBB) is mistakenly mixed into cattle feed. Prelude: Workers at a Texas chemical plant are turned into “zombies" after exposure to the toxic pesticide Phosvel. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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About that Black Culture Clip (Our Response to the Controversy) 1:23:57

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Send us a text! Recently, a clip from our show about Iryna Zarutska went viral on X. Lots of people chimed in, many in disagreement, many with claims that we are racists, bigots, and yes, antisemites (somehow). Lecrae jumped in to tell us how great black culture is, citing works from the Civil Rights legislation to Toni Morrison. Yes, the same Lecr…

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Charlie Kirk & The Moment That Changed Everything 1:27:27

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Send us a text! Like many listeners, we were shocked by the news that Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was killed. In this episode, we talk about how we got here as a nation, the marxist infiltration of society, and how we should respond as Christians. Like MLK or JFK, Kirk’s death marks a pivotal point in American history and discourse.…

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The Everyman's Guide to Everyday Carry 1:23:05

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Send us a text! In light of recent events, the need for Christian men to be prepared is at an all time high. Gone are the days where apathy or complacency are acceptable. We must be ready on a daily basis, and that includes the tools you carry on your person. In this episode of the Hard Men Podcast we discuss how we think through the principles, co…

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The Girl on the Train 1:44:58

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Send us a text! Recently, a young Ukrainian woman was murdered on a train in Charlotte by a 14-time black felon. The brutal murder shocked the country, which is finally waking up to the reality that cultural Marxism and the Civil Rights agenda have produced exactly the opposite—more and more violence against the majority demographic. It’s not the f…

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(BONUS EPISODE) Marty "The Bear Guy" Combs: Why Agency is an Essential Part of Every Christian Man's Life 51:36

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Send us a text! Earle "Marty" Combs recently went viral online after waking up at 4:00am in his home in Boulder, Colorado to check on a loud noise that had come from his kitchen. What he didn't know as he walked down the stairs with his AR-15 is that a black bear had broken in through a window, ripped his trash can out of his cabinet, and was rifli…

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131. The Utopia (Galt's Gulch Chile) 1:37:55

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A proposed libertarian paradise in the Chilean countryside devolves into a spectacle of betrayal and broken promises. Prelude: Lazarus Long's Principality of New Utopia. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ –––-–-------------------------------…

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Dopamine: Fuel for Discipline, Desire, and Drive 1:08:23

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Send us a text! Dopamine has been a heavily researched and discussed topic in the past few years, especially in relation to addiction. But what is dopamine? What does it do? And how can we use it to propel us to greater fruitfulness? In this episode, we break down how dopamine really works, why it can lead men into cycles of depression and weakness…

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10 Principles for Leading with Nerve in the Christian Borough 2:09:45

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Send us a text! In this episode of the King’s Hall Podcast, we’ll continue talking about great tribal leaders and why they’re so essential for building Christian boroughs. We’ll discuss men like Prince Henry the Navigator, who had the power to transform his generations because of his boldness, clarity of vision, and audacity to see the mission acco…

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BONUS: BP Classic 1: Dan Duvall v. A Catfish 1:31:35

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It's a little Monday surprise to cap off your summer, as we hit you with another FREE BP bonus episode. For those of you who haven't been following along, we've brought back the "BP Classic" format to our Patreon, doing occasional episodes with the BP format you know and love. Social media updates, blocks, a Top 3...it's all here. And we started it…

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Rerun: The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian) 1:21:00

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Originally published June 5, 2022. The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Patreo…

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Face to Face: Why Hospitality is Key for Culture Building 1:25:40

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Send us a text! In this episode Tate and Ethan review Steve Wilkins' book "Face to Face" on the topic of intentional hospitality and Christian friendship. This is an often overlooked skill and practice in the church today, and one that must absolutely be recovered. A thick culture is built through deep friendships and deep friendships are built thr…

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Why Tribal Leaders Are Essential for Building Christian Boroughs 1:22:59

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Send us a text! In 1936, the Washington rowing team miraculously captured the gold medal in the Berlin Olympics. A group of young, impoverished men were united by great coaches to accomplish the unthinkable. They experienced the magic of eight men rowing in perfect harmony, thus accomplishing something truly great. What can we learn from them? Ever…