Brian is the Founder of Mind4Survival, a firefighter and paramedic.
He served as Special Operations team leader with the Army Rangers
Provided high-threat diplomatic protection in Iraq and Pakistan
Protected U.S. diplomats, congressional representatives, and a future President.

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GUEST LINKS:
Website(s): https://mind4survival.com

OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
2:15 Why prep when Mad Max scenarios are so rare?
9:06 We compare EDCs
19:42 Waterproofing, footwear, resilience, bug out and inch bags
34:06 Mad Max City Survival
42:41 How to build your preparedness tribe
51:52 cBrian's real-world bug-out
56:34 Bringing value in a Mad Max scenario and 1800s dentistry
1:05:09 Survival Fitness and health
1:12:36 Brian's new book

PODCAST LINKS:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikos-show/id1240503636
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC
Website: https://show.nikoskatsikanis.com/

Dale is a businessman, prepper, survivalist and author. He runs the Bugout Location and Survivalist Prepper sites and Survivalist Prepper podcast which I was a guest on a few months ago.

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GUEST LINKS:
Website(s): https://survivalistprepper.net, https://thebugoutlocation.net

OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Lone wolf vs tribe survival in a Mad Max world
11:20 Gangs have an immediate advantage in Mad Max
18:52 Yeah, or not enough calories around us to survive without complicated infrastructure and energy
29:33 putin
43:30 UBI
55:10 How do the people living paycheque to paycheque get started prepping

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC
Website: https://show.nikoskatsikanis.com/

Roman is a Professor of Economics at CWRU, Co-Chair at UA House and Founding Member of the Global Ukraine Foundation

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-she...

OUTLINE:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Why is Putin in a risky country like North Korea?

8:15 Russian economy

17:00 Can we cut trade with China in half?

Robin is a Former SAS Soldier. Writer, Veterans Campaigner and Public Speaker. Operations Nimrod and Mikado.

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Episode Links:
https://robinhorsfall.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-horsfall-52243220/

Timeline:
0:00 Intro
1:20 What does the American right-wing have against you?
2:27 How can we empower the silent majority?
6:10 Scottish hate speech laws and Robin's LinkedIn post.
24:00 Robin and Politics?
29:35 Success often breeds weaklings
39:00 reverse discrimination

PODCAST LINKS:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC

James is a Martial Arts Master Instructor. Instructor for Law Enforcement for Low Light Weapons and Tactics and Non-Compliant Arrest and Control.

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EPISODE LINKS:
James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dw-p-59111859/
His website: https://www.systemofstrategy.com/

OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Health Challenges - Major Heart Surgery
10:10 Life Priorities
12:50 Softer internal systems - Avoiding fear-based strategies in combat like anger
39:03 Racism in America
47:40 How to find a good martial arts trainer
1:07:40 James’s advice to younger men

You can also get his knives here: https://www.crkt.com/knife-design/designers/james-williams/

DW Phillips, a constitutional lawyer and filmmaker, helms Ukraine Story, a non-profit for journalism. His team documents Ukrainian resilience against Russian aggression, including Bucha incidents. He investigates Kremlin disinformation, religious freedom, and KGB ties to the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Episode Links:

• DW's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dw-p-59111859/
• Ukraine Story: https://www.ukrainestory.org/

Outline:

1. 1:48 - Scottish influence on the American Constitution
2. 3:10 - 1984 parallels with Putin
3. 7:48 - The greatest conspiracy
4. 12:45 - Bucha and Irpin atrocities
5. 26:00 - Ukrainian corruption
6. 34:48 - Redemption from Russian propaganda
7. 38:00 - Deep misinformation in US politics
8. 52:35 - Envisioning victory
9. 54:09 - The Budapest memorandum
10. 1:16:55 - Debating Biden's opposition
11. 1:01:24 - Media contempt for Zelensky
12. 1:31:57 - Prayer

Podcast Links:

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikos-show/id1240503636
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC

Honor is a board member and contributor for Ukraine Story, including writing and photojournalism. Ukraine Story is a non-profit foundation for journalism and documentary storytelling which focuses on sharing the human stories of faith, courage, defiance and unity of the Ukrainian people and what is emerging as the greatest underdog story of our generation.

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EPISODE LINKS:
Honors' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/honor-p-017261186/

Ukraine Story: https://www.ukrainestory.org/

OUTLINE:
0:24 Why are you as an American interested in Ukraine?
8:37 People in the West, can't blame Ukraine for the mistakes/oppressions of their own governments
13:45 Religious Persecution in Ukraine
19:58 The Russian Orthodox church as a tool of the KGB historically
32:42 This full-scale invasion of Ukraine is a test of Western will

PODCAST LINKS:
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Dorn runs a charitable organization dedicated to financially supporting Christian Hard Rock and Metal bands, helping them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the loudest media possible. DPAM is also the home the home of 20 + Classic (And New) Hard Rock, Metal and Blues Bands; all ready to tour the world!

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Episode Links:
Darthplumber Artist Management: https://www.facebook.com/DarthPlumberAM/
Dorn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dornareppert/

OUTLINE:
3:04 What are the biggest budget items in a show?
5:15 Live performance is the future
7:02 The role of Darthplumber Artist Management in managing 19 bands
11:09 How to run a show in a church?
21:53 Are more bands living remotely from each other?

All the bands Dorn is working for:
25:07 Fear Not
25:26 Trytan
26:12 Weapons of God
26:49 Images of Eden
27:21 Inner Siege
27:57 Messenger
28:18 3 Days Under
28:38 Slaves Wage
29:25 Saint
29:48 Daniel Band
30:44 Primal
31:41 Divine Martyr
33:06 Whitecross
34:32 Resign of Glory
35:30 The Brave
36:21 X-Sinner
37:17 Iron Wrath
38:33 7th Servent
39:54 Zion

41:32 How do you manage so many bands?
43:21 Are the production standards of Christian music any good?

PODCAST LINKS:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikos-show/id1240503636
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC