The Bridge - Onward & Into the Storm with Garand Thumb

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Mike Jones, otherwise known as Garand Thumb, stopped by our headquarters for a podcast and some exciting new projects. On this week's episode of The Bridge Podcast Travis and Mike talk in detail about his new company Onward Research, his journey throughout two military branches, his popular RU-vid channel, and what it took to achieve these amazing milestones. Join Travis and Mike as they take a dive into the lesser-known side of the “Z list RU-vidr.”
Bridging gaps within our industry one conversation at a time. The Bridge is not a show about firearms, training, or the military as some might expect. It’s about people; connecting with others, sharing experiences, exchanging perspectives, and healing together through sometimes vulnerable conversations about difficult topics. We hope to help and heal others as we do so for ourselves by airing these conversations for all to hear. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy the show.
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@GarandThumb 2 года назад

Thanks, Dad

@Isaac_5.56x45 2 года назад

If Ron Jeremy ends up winning the time wars, never forget how much we all love you flannel daddy.

@TheBridgePodcast 2 года назад

Proud of ya son

@pyeitme508 2 года назад

@@TheBridgePodcast great father & son moments 😲

@hdesai1181 2 года назад

I wish was a part of this family 🙁

@Allinone_MMA 2 года назад

Legend

@Getbusy_ 2 года назад

Seeing Mike in this podcast felt like seeing your school teacher out in public

@Tgolden069 Год назад

Exactly, You don’t know if you should be turned on and make a pass at him and find out the hard way he’s not gay and now you’ve outed yourself or if you should play it cool and pretend you didn’t really see him.

@LaughingMan44 Год назад

@@Tgolden069 get help

@dr.brandonmccarthy9034 Год назад

@@Tgolden069 Ya, something like that, lol!!

@crusaderrick2018 Год назад

@@Tgolden069 what experience have you had with your teachers dude

@NoNo_IStay Год назад

@@crusaderrick2018I'd say it's kinda obvious 😅

@baileymarcue9506 2 года назад

Granad Thumb giving hard core dad advice with his dad is wholesome.

@dwrabauke 2 года назад

Dadception ;)

@Taskorilla Год назад

As fuuuck

@maximusbad.4088 Год назад

All they need is Travis’ vat clone administrativeresults

@JustinDejong 2 года назад

Man, Garand Thumb is a good podcast host. He did a really good job interviewing Travis in this episode.

@brandonvilla4761 Год назад

Definitely felt like this. Good to hear them both but man:/

@NoNo_IStay Год назад

@@brandonvilla4761what? It's called respect for.your guests! Are we not aware this is Haleys show? 5 people need a Dad,.themselves! To learn what respecting your guests means. It means letting them have the floor as much as possible.

@semtex6412 10 месяцев назад

😂😂

@Tgolden069 Год назад

Flannel Daddy is one thing. Mike Jones the 3rd year med school drop out is on another level. Didn’t think he could get more cool but somehow this is the wholesome father son content I needed to cry to tonight.

@QuitYoJibby-JabbinFool Год назад

LMAO......full-on tears-to-sleep, warm and fuzzy feels content all us pissants need to SURVIVE!!💥

@Hottactioncop Год назад

He was also a rapper in houston texas

@jimziogas8978 2 года назад

I thought I was a Garand Thumb fan…turns out I’m more of a Mike Jones fan! Great content Travis.

@rodmullen64 2 года назад

Idk man, which ones wearing the lab coat cos that's my guy

@danielpickrell8311 2 года назад

Who?

@PBerBlueCobra 2 года назад

@@danielpickrell8311 Dr. Spear Thumb.

@weiyuan20 2 года назад

@@rodmullen64 charlie???

@theleveretts4179 2 года назад

@@rodmullen64 Dr. Thumb

@TheBrigandBob 2 года назад

Mike is one of the major reasons I didn't feel awkward when I first stepped into the 2a community. Infinitely reasonable and empathetic dude who looks at things from every angle and tries to be self aware of his own biases and step outside of his comfort zone regularly. More leaders like Mike in the community, please and thank you.

@MatthewWilson4428 2 года назад

Full stop: the right and the left are both needed. A "right wing" only America isn't going to be as great as some may think and nor would a left-wing America. Both sides of the aisle have GOOD solutions and GOOD people who are genuinely interested in making the best country. I'm a liberal who supports 2A. I support self-defense of self and property. I also support not having a situation where poor people aren't having to beg on the streets for a basic roof over their head, clothes on their back, and food in their belly. It doesn't mean I think they need to live in a McMansion and drive a brand new Escalade with eat caviar for breakfast. If you're a POS criminal, there's jail or worse. If you're just down on your luck or fighting some mental illness, I don't think you gotta be treated like a shitbag. I think MOST Americans are like me in that sense.

@dbones8795 2 года назад

@@MatthewWilson4428 based, I'm also on the left and love 2a

@MadandMajorGaming0 2 года назад

Fellow leftist 2A supporter checking in. We do exist.

@SavageHenry0311 2 года назад

@@MatthewWilson4428 No analogy is perfect, but I've found it's useful to think of the left as the engine, and the right as the brakes. A car with neither is useless. A car with only one is useless or dangerous. With both, you can go places.

@Samson55 2 года назад

@@MatthewWilson4428 how can you be pro 2A and vote for anti 2A. That doesn’t make any sense

@sawyerhartman 2 года назад

Fucking loved it boys, keep it up. Youre inspiring a ton of fucking people daily.

$@soonerfrac4611$

@soonerfrac4611 2 года назад

Things that make me feel old: Flannel Daddy is now retired. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I enlisted in the Army in 2,000.

@Czesuafeq 2 года назад

why do you swear

@sarahshowalter9539 2 года назад

Yeah, what he said!

@battlefieldP4Fbeta 2 года назад

@@Czesuafeq Well, people... f*ck.. Right?

@NoNo_IStay Год назад

@@Czesuafeqhow were YOU conceived? If not from fkin?

@method0123 2 года назад

This wound up being so much deeper than I expected. Massive respect.

@mongo5564 2 года назад

Hearing these two guys talk about “love language” makes me not feel like a nerd for reading and embracing that book with my wife. It’s a great book, and a key to a happy marriage.

@goobertoober95 2 года назад

"We were not ready for the internet." I could not agree more, Mike. It's amazing how many people have that same mindset these days. It's destroying our humanity.

@Maximus5775 2 года назад

God damn Right Absolutely agree

@paulallen-01 2 года назад

Absolutely. It is our downfall

@quaternio 2 года назад

Check out the Consilience Project, and/or check the Joe Rogan podcast with Tristan Harris and Daniel Schmachtenberger. They’re trying to solve this issue. I’m not affiliated, I’m just a supporter of the project.

@michaelgarcia9139 2 года назад

There's always positive and negative. If it wasn't for the internet a lot of truths would be much more easily suppressed nowadays.

@Motoboo_Marine 2 года назад

I disagree. It's also arguably the most important weapon against tyranny we have ever created. Before the internet, the only information you had access to were whatever books you had access to in your local library (which may or may not be out of date and had an equal chance of giving you incorrect information), and whatever your government-controlled media showed you. The internet, just like guns, is not inherently good or bad. It's simply a tool. If it's made your life worse, that's your fault for not learning how to use it correctly. I agree that most people don't know how to use it correctly, but I believe there will be enough of us who do some day to be able to teach future generations how to navigate it easier. You must simply fight intellectual laziness and learn how to do proper research in a scientific manner. As long as you keep those things in mind, you'll be alright.

@Howard_Roark 2 года назад

Father and son moment

@moelius 2 года назад

As an immigrant American here coming to the United States at the age of 21 back in 09. It pains me seeing the divide in the country today. Americans no longer live under the umbrella of the American value. Studying the bill of rights and the declaration of independence to become a citizen is what taught me these values.

@johnroper3077 2 года назад

*Semper Fi.*

@Shibes770 2 года назад

Sad but true

@Beefcakes9000 2 года назад

You are now more American that a percentage of the populous… good shit brother

@elemir6538 2 года назад

How about you look at who all of the founders created this country for. The divide is happening between the founding stock and their descendants and the rest of the world. It wouldn't be an issue if our government was controlled by foreign powers and flooded by non Europeans.

@ambjornborjesson5481 2 года назад

Not American immigrant but a Swedish citizen. I study the bill of rights and doi because they teach a lesson important to all people regardless of nationality.

@SaggyBL0711 2 года назад

My Father is going through stage 4 liver and kidney cancer right now and it’s not looking good. This was a great, uplifting and motivational boost that I needed and makes you appreciate again what we have in this world. Thank you gentlemen.

@lieutenantdangle3128 2 года назад

Prayers for you and your father.

@michaelatkin9649 Год назад

Was he a single father? Seems like most fathers that die from this are single

@xprettylightsx Год назад

I’m so sorry :( please take/accept my prayers of healing Casey❤️‍🩹:)

@NoNo_IStay Год назад

Praying for your family's strength now....

@richardmmarcus1 10 месяцев назад

Remember this: If he has repented of his sins, accepted Jesus as his saviour, when he goes, heaven is his home...with Jesus.

@sraldiris 11 месяцев назад

Wow, it was really powerful watching two of the deadliest men in the guntuber space drop their guards and be authentic about their strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and failures.

@dismemberedlamb9104 2 года назад

You made me tear up when you said “Americas lost its purpose” I feel that man

@theknifeman7097 2 года назад

Same here man.

@youwebz 2 года назад

As an outsider looking in, the US is broken.

@ScarriorIII 2 года назад

When you put your motto "In God We Trust" on your coins, and then do the exact opposite, problems will arise.

@garym51124 2 года назад

Same

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

@@ScarriorIII exactly

@connormcleod4687 2 года назад

‘You’re not the typical influencer, larping in your moms basement’ ‘That’s precisely what I’m doing’ Had me dying

@winnepoo9788 2 года назад

Travis, so sorry about your buddy. 32 funerals, I can’t even imagine. I buried my best friend a few years ago after he lost his battle. You guys should go into this topic more on your next meeting. I know a lot of vets who watch you have had similar experiences. Thanks for all that you guys do.

@jsee2385 Год назад

After 5 or 6 it's just something you do, but now you know what to say to loved ones and your buddies who are still alive. By the age 25 I started telling all my friends I love them everytime we say, "see you later".

@rangerjack9727 Год назад

Travis, I feel you. This year, we saw 6, bringing us up to 22. This got me choked up

@active4delta Год назад

I listened to this podcast a year after it was recorded and with 0.75 million views.… and I believe this is going to be a timeless discussion. Thank you, to both of you: Father and Son, for putting this out there for everyone to listen to. 🇺🇸

@adbjr12 2 года назад

Travis, this is my first episode of your podcast ever and it could not have been a better one for my mental state. When you mentioned talking to old folks about whether or not we have had hard times like this and for them to say “yes it’s been worse” makes me feel so much better about our chances as country and a society. I am a 26-year-old father of two and I feared that my children were growing up into a potential hellscape. Knowing that there have been times like this and gotten better makes me a little less stressed about our future and theirs. Thank you and Mike for your insights, from a former Navy service member.

@TheInfantry98 2 года назад

It’s gonna get much worse

@adbjr12 2 года назад

@@TheInfantry98 oh I have no doubt. But the fact that it’s been worse and we’re still kicking gives me a little hope.

@robdubent Год назад

Aaaaand now it is much much worse.

@riffedwood5597 2 года назад

I’m not crying, you’re crying. This podcast hit some important topics. Thanks for sharing gentlemen

@theknifeman7097 2 года назад

I know right.

@hotelfoxtrot19 2 года назад

the most desired interview to date, way to go Travis and Mike!

@brandonrupp5880 2 года назад

This kind of father son bonding is so touching. There's needs to be more of this.

@garyandtricia1 Год назад

We need more "interviews" of good reasonable people, just tallking. This was so good that I didn't even realize how long I listened.

@DeflocksLabs 2 года назад

This was one of my favorite episodes, “That’s all we are pencils, the problem is no one wants to sharpen themselves because it hurts.”

@notschramm3461 2 года назад

"If you had a fire in your house what would you do?" "...keep it going." That was gold

@terrybaca4095 2 года назад

I hope you guys can find time in the future to do this again.

@bigmike716 2 года назад

These are the conversations we need to talk about MORE! We are losing our way of life as a family. The core family is so important, learning right from wrong. Also, teamwork is a lesson that is SO valuable.

@TheInfantry98 2 года назад

No one gives a shit

@TheItalianoAssassino 2 года назад

One of the best podcast episodes I've seen in a while. That ending was emotional af.

@Bear304inc1 2 года назад

GarandThumb is so down to earth, it’s impossible not to like him!

@ronwoods1834 2 года назад

Hearing Mike talk about his family and the story about the guy he was training missing his family and not realizing what they meant to him really hit me on a day that I needed to know that it’s not weakness to miss your family and need to be close to them.

@Deadi12 2 года назад

I love seeing a father and son get along so well.

@Azimuth_ZeroDegrees 2 года назад

I don't think I've heard a more thought provoking, perspective changing, and raw conversation between two people that made me rethink a significant portion of how I want to pursue my future.

@ThulrVOdinsson 2 года назад

I love how level headed Mike Jones is... we need more of that in this world of overly emotionally reactive voices if we're ever going to find understanding.

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

Look I don’t have a dad so it’s really Tough sometimes but having mentors like you guys who I can look up to helps so much you guys are so inspirational and I’m glad I found someone who I can look at as a father figure

@fulrocker890 2 года назад

If a gun youtuber is your inspiration you seriously need to look elsewhere lmfao

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

@@fulrocker890 what’s wrong with gun RU-vidrs plus is it a bad thing to have someone who inspires you. I’ve always had a love for guns and I don’t see why so many people get offended at them

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

@@aniya8759 it’s less of calling him daddy it’s just that I look up to him and I get the feeling you’ve never even seen his channel from your comment

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

@@aniya8759 besides the fact you have no right to tell me to log off and go outside with that profile pic lol

@corylahey9941 Год назад

@@theeshadowwarrior1286 they're just on a different perspective. some people think you shouldn't look up to anyone you don't personally know, others to anyone period. you know what you need and if you found the values you were looking for by getting to mike and travis' content ? power to you.

@dismemberedlamb9104 2 года назад

Really shows you what kind of leader Mike is when he talked about one his students crying. He handled that situation like the leaders leader.

@benstewart8886 2 года назад

Single dad of two young daughters. Chiming in. I take them camping at every opportunity. SW San Juans in Colorado. No stranger to the territory but still gain so much by listening to the expertise offered here.

@duck_rifle5879 2 года назад

Good job dad. I’m in the same boat with you, pulling the paddle. I give up all of me for them. I know you do too. Keep leading them, keep loving them.

@brianrodman1033 2 года назад

One of the most important things that my parents did for me was to get me outdoors in a number of ways from an early age. Those times comprise the majority of my early cherished memories and were a strong foundation for learning vital lessons. You're doing them a great service by making sure that they get to have those experiences with you.

@andywicklund8963 2 года назад

That is some unbelievably beautiful country.

@christopher2215 2 года назад

I just discovered this podcast and a great conversation between two great Americans. Thank you for what you've done, and what you continue to do.

@kidsanjose4707 2 года назад

Same here ! ✌️

@matthewmckinnon9298 2 года назад

@44:56 As a "Mormon" and an Eagle Scout, i've been counseled to be prepared for most any situation. Food storage is very important, as well as 72 hour kits. Can't thank you enough Travis and Mike. You two are great leaders and examples. What you said about being humble and having family as the most important piece of your life. its right on the money

@RobertLewis-w4j Год назад

Granad Thumb giving hard core dad advice with his dad is wholesome.. This wound up being so much deeper than I expected. Massive respect..

@lakota_stu 2 года назад

The bond between father and son is truly unbreakable here 💖

@hotstepper1649 2 года назад

The best compliment you can say about someone where I’m from, “he’s a good ‘ol boy really”. These dudes fit the bill. 🇺🇸

@gridtac2911 2 года назад

Mike thank you for all you do. I joined the Marines at 17, deployed twice. I got out and shortly after my father passed and I was 24... Hit me like a freight train. My only regret is not spending more time with him. The worst is knowing my two kids will never know their grandfather. My goal is to build something that ties us together and reinforces the idea that in the end family is your biggest ally and supporter. Keep charging brother.

@StrugglesWithWords Год назад

Watching this motives me to do more push ups and not complain about it. To be a better man, any way I can.

@Willie-FuFu 8 месяцев назад

I have watched Garand Thumb for years, but this might be my favorite video of him. The humor, the raw emotion, the passion he has for his work, the love he has for his family…everything comes through so perfectly. I am even more proud to be watching his videos now than I was before because you can see he is a legitimately GOOD MAN!

@fortunadozukushi932 2 года назад

I’ve been watching both of y’all for years, but this is the first time I feel like we get to see your values and love for fellow man. It’s refreshing to know good men are still out there.

@scottsherman5262 2 года назад

Agreed, but for clarity, being a good man has absolutely nothing to do with how you vote...we all need to stop talking so damn much about politics & social issues.

@theeshadowwarrior1286 2 года назад

@@scottsherman5262 yes good men have everything to do with how you vote I’d much rather vote for a side with good me than the side were men don’t even identify as men

@leesonoutdoors 2 года назад

Easily one of the best common sense conversations I have seen in a long time. Thank You Gentlemen! Expect to self rescue NO-ONE IS COMING

@kevingnomen6092 2 года назад

This podcast was very inspirational and made some things click in my head on a direction I need to start working my family and especially myself towards.

@2Amend4Life Год назад

Watching the father-son bound get stronger right in front of our eyes made me tear up. Great show.

@TimmyToasty 2 года назад

Talking about being vulnerable, two strong men being vulnerable with each other and on camera for us all to see, I needed to hear and see this. Thank you

@ikemouser2580 2 года назад

Looking forward to Mike's courses.

@aurelius8439 2 года назад

Best thing I've learned from Mike, the one tool I keep in my car at all times and never too far away: an ax.

@agentoranj5858 Год назад

I've been musing about getting one for a while now, time to push that note up on my agenda.

@g.i_xciv 2 года назад

A beautiful conversation between two great men.

@willwetherington Год назад

I was an Eagle Scout when I was 18 so learned a lot of things like this growing up. I've been trying to to teach my oldest son things I learned. He asks me all the time why I'm "making" learn all this stuff. And I tell him it's simple. One day I won't be there and you will HAVE to do these things.

@suntzu5562 Год назад

I have lived in the mountains all 18 years of my life, and seeing people from the city try and walk through the woods made me realize that that is a LEARNED skill. I took it as second nature

@hoviksmail Год назад

You are a wise man.

@JG-gw5cc 2 года назад

2 Good men, outstanding gentleman, Haley is the Bruce Lee of the gun world, Mike is right there with him, I will be taking a trip to Boise!

@bradachcaba4388 2 года назад

GREAT CONTENT. I was one of those who up until I watched this video thought he married your daughter and you were his father-in-law 😂 I’m in your D3 advanced pistol class in Medford next week I hope you show up and forward to meeting you I’ve been watching you for years and I appreciate your content this podcast is going to grow and continue to grow. Put together and articulated very well.

@christopherg2218 2 года назад

Nice, I am taking that class too, see you there!

@Mr_Midwest0 2 года назад

We need more of this from Mike.

@alexjone5 2 года назад

God bless these two men. True American heroes, and great mentors (whether they know it or not). Thank you gentlemen 🇺🇸🇺🇸 ⚡ ⚡

@Kaiserland111 11 месяцев назад

44:56 As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") I thought this was hilarious 🤣Food storage and self-reliance is something we believe strongly in, not only to help our own families but also to help our neighbors as Christ has taught. Thanks for this discussion - you guys are very on-point about the direction of society, the necessity of preparedness, standing up for truth and righteousness, and the war on morality and the family. Also, thank you both so much for opening up, being vulnerable, and showing your true emotions. There is absolutely no weakness in that, but humanity. Beautiful.

@keanuneowick8877 2 года назад

Chris Pratt needs to see Exodus. And this interview. I think we need to all send this to him lol. After he did The Terminal list he would be great to have on, maybe with Jack Carr.

@partyrob1174 2 года назад

Would be awesome, Chris Pratt was in the infantry so he can connect to these guys for sure

@MikeDiaz1484 2 года назад

Chris Pratt’s brother “cully” was infantry. Chris pratt wasn’t military, he dropped out of college and was found and casted while waiting tables.

@unknownoriginal8004 2 года назад

Mike is such a killer dude. Probably one of my most watched channels on RU-vid.

@travelingspartan2035 2 года назад

I would love to see Mike on more podcasts. He's done a lot, seen a lot, having his brain picked a little more would be cool.

@thedirtbag7 2 года назад

That story about vulnerability was powerful. I remember reaching my breaking point the day I moved out of my parent's place to a whole new state - eating fast food on the kitchen floor with all my things still packed in the truck after driving 14 hours. Never loose sight of what those moments mean, they keep you on the path.

@impulse1914 Год назад

I love Travis. One of my biggest role models growing up and who I watched religiously while I was in the military. His ambition is what inspired me to train and be a leader. I proudly rock his Dragonfly patches on my gear to this day. He honestly raised and inspired an entire generation of future gunfighters.

@AP-cc1uw 2 года назад

Very happy to see Mike acknowledge that censorship is happening on the Left as well. There is common ground between anyone who questions corporate power, or the neo-liberal paradigm that dominates our political-economy.

@diamondproductions2 2 года назад

Mike has really inspired me to become a sere specialist. I’ve been training everyday and have made a lot of progress, but still a long ways to go!

@dismemberedlamb9104 2 года назад

Go get it!

@warfan1994 2 года назад

Worry about getting in the Air Force first!

@nkmstfghost4584 2 года назад

One of the best podcast ever. Thank you guys

@carbonking53 2 года назад

One of the most genuine and heartfelt conversations I've ever had the pleasure to watch between two men. I learned a lot. Keep up the great work Travis and Mike. Best wishes to you both.

@darnettda 2 года назад

Both these guys are 100 percent genuine people and hero’s. Nothing but respect for these 2.

@victorlomadafkie 2 года назад

If you forgot to bring your earphones to work and can't listen to this awesome podcast while at work. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button.

@Thisisausername556 2 года назад

I’m saving this podcast. There’s a lot in here that I needed to hear. And a lot I’m going to have to go back and re-listen to so I can try to make things really sink in. Mid 20’s, out of shape (but I’m actively working on that), no girlfriend. Just a good paying job I can tolerate and too many ambitions with not enough drive to peruse any of them. Lots of things I have to work on and I feel like I’m starting a little late. Better late than never though.

@slick4415 2 года назад

It’s never too late you’re always going to feel that though, I’m 18 watching this podcast feeling behind having grown up not being taught self dependency based on survival, as long as you make strides to better yourself you’ll be ahead of a lot of the pack, good luck man

@Maximus5775 2 года назад

In the same boat I’m 17 And I got no idea what I want to do in life but I know I’ll Find out on the way 👍😎

@Thisisausername556 Год назад

⁠@@Maximus5775I wish I had heard any of this information at 17. You’re already ahead of me on that front. This is the first year I’m going to make 6 figures as a mechanical engineer, but it’s not going to mean anything if I can’t live my life the way I know I need to live it. I’ve been doing a whole lot of information/knowledge gathering the past year, but not a whole lot of practical application of it. It’s coming time to take action and not just sit around thinking about the problems and solutions. I’ve started my business and am working on that, which makes doing other things hard just due to time, but that excuse isn’t going to cut it anymore I guess. I’m rewatching this and saw my own comment. You’re 18 now and I hope things are going well. Hopefully you’re pursuing the things in life that will give yourself purpose and meaning. That’s what’s most important. Surround yourself with good people that want the best for you as well. You are the combination of the 5 people you’re closest to, so make sure whatever that looks like is someone you would want to be. I know that’s not exactly true for me right now so that’s something I have to change soon. Good luck, man.

@joshgardiner3612 2 года назад

just got married in april. she and I are a family and I want to protect my family to the best of my ability and I hope to grow that ability level each day. I appreciate the inspiriation today! also, located in utah so I'll head up to Idaho for Onward Research!

@JLFish21 Год назад

I love this. Mike is such a fricking great man. He’s the target individual I aim to be lol

@josie4065 Год назад

Wow. This is one of the very best podcast episodes to which I have ever listened. I'm excited to see what both Travis and Mike do in the future.

@SeanZAcz 2 года назад

Man this episode hit home. It's really great to see a father and son share such wisdom.

@danny2554 2 года назад

This is priceless! I need to watch this again, very inspiring. This is how social media should be used, sharing knowledge and inspiring others. The internet is like fire, it can give light to your house or burn your house down. Thanks GT, thanks Travis! We need more teachers like you.

@robyoung209 2 года назад

I just finished this episode. It was great! Much of what you guys talked about resonates with me as a man, as a father, and as a professional. I feel honored to have been on this podcast myself and to call Travis a friend. Mike, I hope to meet you soon. You both are such good men.

@hechler444 2 года назад

Two well-spoken, good men that truly make this world a better place. I could listen to hours and hours of this episode if it existed. Love em

@abelee9205 2 года назад

Facts both are very well-spoken and they both speak completely differently in every way yet can speak so well.

@michaelzallar9524 Год назад

Thank you so much for this. I am so happy to see balanced, honest men, discussing what it is to be a responsible, father, husband. You gentleman are the proverbial warriors in the garden. You guys are what true alpha males look like.

@ASaltySojourner 2 года назад

This was great, hits hard and home. Gave me alot to think about and actually is what I needed to hear in my life right now. Thank you both for your work and dedication!

@timetellersunion3711 2 года назад

Never forget Garand Thumb’s first hit was “The Pacific Blue Ray Menu Music”

@coryjanko 2 года назад

Thank you both for sharing what you did. That hit me on so many levels, I’m still processing. God bless you both.

@BobDeelan-u5n 11 месяцев назад

Everyone needs to listen to this episode at least once.

@goodluck2522 2 года назад

Let me tell you what Mike makes me so proud with his answer about what he sacrificed about giving up everything for his kids that's a fucking real man we should all be fucking proud of him. We all needed... and we need to be....better fathers. I don't know the dude at all but it makes me proud to hear another man place his kids over everything.

@norseman6306 2 года назад

These podcasts make my day - thank you

@Shackleford_Rusty 2 года назад

Great to see social engineering talked about, Jason Street has always been one of the scariest people to see work people with it.

@masonmcneill3969 2 года назад

Mikes voice is smoother than a fine glass of whiskey

@Hughmonte 10 месяцев назад

These two men are here right now for a reason. I'm glad they can see a bit. It's uplifting. 🇺🇸👊💪

@KanagawaNights 2 года назад

This was honestly the best podcast I’ve ever listened too. A lot of what was said really moved me. Especially the “giving up your dreams” part. My kid really is the most important thing I have. Giving him a good life is the real dream.

@JT-xi7el 2 года назад

Was waiting for Mike to retire …welcome to the other side man. We’ve been waiting for you.

@GarandThumb 2 года назад

Thanks boss, glad to be here

@BryceKimball7.3 2 года назад

@@GarandThumb I would like to send you a knife I made, any way to do that? Been watching since late 2017

@favre231 2 года назад

Hopefully Mike reads this, but I value the survival videos/education videos MILES more than the gun videos. Enjoy them both equally, but VALUE the education more

@GarandThumb 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️

@pmiller7886 2 года назад

The funny is great, but your skill at video production combined with your mil skills are incredible. Please get the recce vids going again sir!

@olisticarms 2 года назад

This was such a soul hitting podcast. I faught back tears a few times man. Keep doing what you guys do.

@rubinrusco6776 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing Mike! You have no idea how many people you have helped in my sphere of influence. Keep being a good man and a good dad!

@andrewgable7273 Год назад

My two favorite people, sitting down for a discussion, I'm sorry I found those soo late. Great words guys. True Warrior Poets right there. Yeah, life sux at times, but you NEED to be mentally prepared to take those challenges head on, and defeat them. No matter how small or large they are. Community and friendships are very important to have in your tool box. Thanks guys!!!! Love you both!!

@magdump_supreme420 2 года назад

Can’t tell you how inspiring mike is.

@CharlieVanLiew 2 года назад

Mike is a really important figure in this generation. He's a clarion call to men that haven't considered their purpose in the new world. If we value our founding values, then we need to be ready and capable enough to defend them. Not just in philosophy but physical action.

@scottsherman5262 2 года назад

@@CharlieVanLiew Hmmm, you're not suggesting Jan. 6th type stuff right...you're more talking about being ready to step up & physically defend our families in some home invasion or similar scenario? I do like your use of "clarion call", nice vocabulary.

@michaelsudsysutherland5353 Год назад

This episode is going to take some time to process for me, as it likely is and will for most who watch from start to finish. Took me about three days and lots of pausing to absorb. Excellent work!

@leeftwisted 2 года назад

Damn good listen to see the human side of Garand Thumb. Very humbling. I just want to thank you for the inspiration you’ve given me in your videos with your knowledge.