A Race of Predators (William the Conqueror, 2/3)
How Norman Knights forged an innovative martial culture that won the Battle of Hastings, conquered England, and changed warfare.
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Inspiring the Barbarian in You through stories about Vigor, Wonder, and Fellowship
Ed Hinman
Apr 207 min
Show No Mercy (William the Conqueror, 1/3)
How the Normans led by William the Conqueror became the most fearsome warriors of their age.
Ed Hinman
Jan 2713 min
Hollywood Barbarians
How two broke ex-jocks moved to Hollywood, taught themselves filmmaking, and then ambushed Ed Harris, convincing him to star in their movie.
Ed Hinman
Aug 13, 202310 min
Red Pill or Blue? (Brave New World - 2/2)
How the hard road to freedom can be a costly one.
Ed Hinman
May 26, 202314 min
The Uninhibited Vigor of David Lee Roth
How a Jewish kid from Indiana became a rock n' roll God, reminding every creative person out there to never give up.
Ed Hinman
May 12, 202312 min
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (4/4)
In the 7th grade, football gave me something we all need to flourish in life: a Crucible.
Ed Hinman
Apr 14, 20238 min
A Year of Cowardice and Courage (2/4)
How football’s most violent and notorious tackling drill awakened the barbarian in me and added courage to my life.
Ed Hinman
Feb 3, 20237 min
Grinding Towards Greatness with Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates picked up his first barbell while incarcerated at age 19. Eleven years later he won the Mr. Olympia.
Ed Hinman
Jan 20, 20234 min
Chopping Wood with Steven Pressfield
Like the writer Steven Pressfield, we must fight The War of Art and never let Resistance block our creative pursuits.
Ed Hinman
Jan 6, 20237 min
Swerving Off the Track (Existentialism 2/2)
When you swerve off the track built by others, you become the Captain of Your Soul.
Ed Hinman
Dec 9, 20226 min
Conquer the Absurdity of Life (Existentialism 1/2)
Life is an absurd experience, but it’s all we got. So push your rock up that hill with effort! Because through effort, we create meaning.
Ed Hinman
Oct 14, 20227 min
Iron Mentor (Drawn to Iron - 1/3)
Feeling weak and mediocre as a teen, I was drawn to a classmate who was strong and exceptional. He introduced me to weight training and...
Ed Hinman
Sep 30, 202210 min
A Man of His Word (England’s Greatest Knight - 3/3)
When you are impeccable with your word, you are more likely to fight for it. In doing so, you will earn the trust of others and flourish.
Ed Hinman
Sep 23, 20228 min