Survival
Feb 28, 2022
Mike Glover // Entrepreneurship & Survival Preparedness
Every man knows in his gut that he needs to be more prepared for surviving -- and thriving -- in a world turned upside down. Whether it is a car accident or a societal collapse, we must be ready. My guest today, Mike Glover, is an expert in this area and shares his insights on both preparedness and what it's like to start a business that focuses on survival.
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Wolf & Iron Podcast #006: Ben Hewitt on Living Off the Land, Unschooling, Writing & More
I came across Ben Hewitt a few years ago. He’s a man living much of the way many men desire to live: by the sweat of his brow, on his own land, raising and growing food, educating his children as he sees best, and seeing how his hard work directly contributes to the ...
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Wolf & Iron Podcast #003: Aaron Jannetti on Active Shooter Defense, Krav Maga, & Strength Training
I first came across Aaron Jannetti via the video below which was shared on Facebook by Glenn Beck. Aaron’s Active Shooter course seemed like one of the best and most needed ideas in a long time, so I looked him up and invited him to the podcast. Aaron’s skill set is mighty impressive: ...
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Feb 8, 2016
Traditional Archery: Part 4 – How to Shoot a Bow Instinctively
In Part 4 of this 4-Part series we discuss how to shoot a bow instinctively in traditional archery.
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Traditional Archery: Part 3 – Arrow Primer Guide
“Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you.” – Georg Hermes, German Roman Catholic Theologian, 1775-1831
In Part 3 of this 4-Part series we discuss an arrow primer guide to accommodate traditional archery.
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Nov 24, 2015
Traditional Archery: Part 1 – Recurve and Longbow Fundamentals
When we talk about a “traditional bow” or “traditional archery” we are speaking of non-compound bows or non-mechanical bows. This term can refer to a simple stick and a string or a fiberglass laminated takedown. In Part 1 of this 4-Part series we discuss these and other fundamentals of the recurve and the longbow.
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Video: How to Whistle with an Acorn Top
I’m all about the acorns lately! Here is a quick video to show you how to whistle with an acorn top or hickory hull. This is a great survival tip, but it is also great trick to show kids when out at the campsite or wherever oak trees abound. Check it out!
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How to Make Acorn Coffee
I had a reason for wanting to try some sort of coffee substitute, and, as it turns out, acorn coffee is not bad. The final result has an earthy, nutty, charred aroma, not unlike coffee, with chocolate undertones. Here is a simple guide on how to make your own acorn coffee.
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Lessons in Manliness from Mark Watney of The Martian
“My asshole is doing as much to keep me alive as my brain.” – Mark Watney, The Martian
Typically, on Wolf & Iron, I write about men of history or some story from my own life from which some manliness can be gleaned. However, The Martian is such a ...
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Aug 27, 2015
Book Review: Legend by Eric Blehm + Signed Copy Giveaway!
“We were also starting to see a slow trickle of body bags and wounded. I don’t really believe that even our training personnel had any idea about what we were walking into.” – Roy Benavidez on Vietnam, Legend, Eric Blehm
When Eric Blehm’s book, Legend, arrived in the ...
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Book Review: The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
I have written previously on how I believe homosexuality limits a man’s ability to be a man. That being said, I read the book as openly as I could, just trying to take it for what it was and not wrap my thoughts about the author around every sentence. Here is my review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan.
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How to Make a Bow Stringer
Whether you picked up a used recurve or long bow at a yard sale, outdoors store, or made your own, a serious bow will take some serious strength to string. You can pick up a bow stringer for about $10-$15 or you can make your own in about 10-15 minutes. Here’s how to do it.
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