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Walt Settlemyre
The Distinguished Savage Podcast is about a very simplistic idea. Dress like you mean business. No matter what that business may be. In this podcast I seek to learn about those people who carry themselves as a breed apart from both a male and female perspective in regards to clothing, self defense, EDC, firearms, training, and their story.No couture or runways here! I want to talk to those who understand that the world can be a very dangerous place and how they go about facing that uncertainty and the story behind their choices! The motto of the The Distinguished Savage is Define, Defend, Defy. I am looking for those individuals who live that philosophy by defining their life, defending that which they hold dear, and defying any who would tread on their sense of self!
Jackie Q, Archive, Ep217
Another archive episode, my incredible friend Jackie, former EMS, now LEO agreed to come on the show way back when I first began this whole thing! Jackie is an incredibly solid person as you'll hear in this interview! I'm working to get her back on for a second time to talk about life since we recorded this one back in early 2020! FYI a while after this interview she was shot in the line duty taking several 45 rounds to the vest and lived to tell the tale! There are some great lessons and takeaways in this episode, especially for female LEOs!
01:50:5531/10/2023
Will Adams, Archive, Ep216
Will Adams is a Bjj Black Belt, Knife Maker, and Paramedic! This episode was of the first 5 or so that I recorded when I first started the podcast back in 2019. Will is one of the most fascinating guys you'll ever meet! He's incredibly funny, smart, mischeivious, and will call you on your bullshit! Will is so very Will and that's truly what is so interesting about him!
01:39:5023/10/2023
Nick Moore, EMSTraining Coordinator Ep215
Nick Moore is a Paramedic, Tactical Medic, and now Training Coordinator for Williamson County EMS in Central Texas. Nick and I first met when he contacted me about the Paramedic Safety Program we built at Austin Travis Co EMS. Wilco EMS and Nick eventually brought the program to WIlco EMS and rolled it out to their entire Field Staff as well as Round Rock Fire and has since continued to grow the program for other departments in Williamson Co and Central Texas. Nick is an incredibly solid guy, a leader, and a true brother! Special thanks to both him and Wilco EMS for believing in me!
01:26:4716/10/2023
Justin Carroll 2-Part 2, Ep214
Part 2 of my conversation with Justin Carroll, swiftsilentdeadly.com!
01:43:0113/10/2023
Justin Carroll 2, Part 1, Ep213
Justin Carroll is back for another episode! Justin is a USMC Vet, MARSOC, OGA Contractor, author, podcaster, world traveler, Paramedic, SAR Team member, and International Man of Mystery! In this episode we go in to what makes a good partner and while we discuss it in terms of EMS there are great takeaways for any relationship where you have get along with another person! This is part 1 since his internet went down while recording! Part 2 will be up tomorrow, October 12! You can find Justin on his blog swiftsilentdeadly.com and his podcast with Rich Brown, Across The Peak availble on all podcast players!
01:52:3011/10/2023
Todd Fox 3, Ep212
Todd Fox is back on the show dicussing his latest book, Underpinning! We go in depth on the book and defensive tactics instruction for LEOs! Todd @tourprotection on instagram is Marine Crps Vet, Former LEO, Swat Operator, and now Protection Agent for some very high level artists, dignitaries, and C Suite Execs. In addition he trains LEO's and Government Agencies! He is a 4th Degree Black Belt in BJJ among his many accomplishments however he is best known for his Coral Belt in Brazilian Accents! If that doesn't make sense just listen to the end of the episode! It's priceless! You find all things Todd at his website tourprotection.com and his books are available there and Amazon. Also welcome my new sponsor. Absolute Security and Lock. For all your Locksmithing, Securty, and CCTV needs! ASL is located in Roxboro NC and covers North and South Carolina! absolutesecurityandlock.com.
01:16:1205/09/2023
Justin Carroll, Ep211
Justin Carroll is a man of many talents! Former Marine Raider, author, Instructor, podcaster, Paramedic, and international man of mystery! He is also one solid borther! In this episode we talk about his past work with OGAs, being a paramedic and working EMS, lock picking, personal security, and several other rabbit holes! Justin has a website/ blog www.swiftsilentdeadly.com as well as his own podcast with Rich Brown called Across The Peak available on most podcast players.
02:07:3428/08/2023
Nina Ng Ep210
Nina Ng is an author, RN, and NGO Humanitarian Worker who spent time in Haiti and Iraq. Her new book, Deeds Not Words, A Story about Iraq, Love and Mania is available now on Amazon!
02:14:0804/08/2023
Gil Narvaez 3, Ep209
Gil Narvaez of Fortitude Consulting took time out to help me get my shooting together and we recorded a quick podcast and put it out while I was at his house!
54:2601/08/2023
JC Villarreal Archive, Ep208
An episode from the archives. JC Villarreal is asecurity contractor, close protection agent and lead instructor of Engage MX in Monterey Mexico! JC teaches tactics, Krav Maga, and other urban combatives as well as being the head of the Mexico chapter of Libre Fighting Sydstems! In this episode from nearly three years ago we talk about the cartels and JC being abducted by a cartel, as well as the training he does and offers! You can find him on instagram @engage_mx. One caveat, this episode is from the early days of the podcast so my audio is a bit wonky! My mike had stopped working so as you'll hear, I had to use my computer microphone! It's not horrible but you'll get the jist!
01:37:4124/07/2023
Chase McDougal, Ep207
Chase McDougal is a Pro Fighter, Coach, and fascinatng guy! Chase along with his Dad and brother own Dark Horse Matial Arts, aka Dark Horse Dojo in Tulsa Oklahoma. In their words Combat Training for misfits, heathens, shamans, outcasts, outlaws, wizards, withches and.... Chase is one those guys you meet that you instantly like! He is open, genuine, and always has a big smile that hints at good natured mischeviousness! He has trained in martial arts since the age of 3 and is truly a life long martial artist and more importantly a coach! You can find Chase on Youtube at Dark Horse Dojo.
01:01:3615/06/2023
Savage Sunday 66
Savage Sunday is short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!
07:5811/06/2023
Guest Host Takeover w/Scott Morris, Ep206
On this episode, my good friend, Scott Morris, Commercial Airline Capt. and Firearms Instructor takes over the host duties and interviews me! This was a fun turn of the tables for me being interviewed! Scott will be putting out his own podcast very soon and this was an opportunity for him to be the interviewer and a chance for me to be open, honest, and answer some questions from friends about my life, and all the recent life changes I've had! You can find Scott on IG @w.scottmorris and his website www.certustrainingsolutions.com.
03:24:0006/06/2023
Savage Sunday 65
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast! It features upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, as well as upcoming training opportunities!
08:2704/06/2023
Brian Marren and Greg Williams, Ep205
Brian Marren and Greg Williams teach human behavior pattern recognition and analysis through their company Arcadia Cognerati. They also have a podcast called The Left of Greg! Brian and Greg are two of the most fascinating guys you'll ever meet and their depth and breadth of knowledge of human behavior is absolutely incredible! In this episode we talk about some of the problems I've come across in my own life of late in regards to communication and understanding with those closest to me! We discuss the diffrences in male and female communication and how to better bridge that gap and we talk how our biases can both help and hurt situations we find oursleves in! You can find more on Brian and Greg's work at www.arcadiacognerati.com and their podcast, The Left of Greg on all podcast platforms!
01:50:2701/06/2023
Christun Erwin, Healthy Buffalo. Ep204
Christun Erwin, also known as Healthy Buffalo on both instagram and YouTube is many things! She's a Mom, martial artist, self defense instructor, and an amazing human being! She teaches self defense seminars for women and her approach is a very different one from the norm! Christun is a multi time allum of Craig Douglas' course work as well as other Shiv Works Collective instructors and her own training as well as her personal course work is very "self defense reality" centric! You can find Christun on IG @healthy.buffalo, or YouTube at Healthy Buffalo Christun Erwin, and her website www.healthy-buffalo.com.
01:53:1525/05/2023
Savage Sunday 64
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, along with all things distinguished, all things savage!
08:0721/05/2023
Dr. TC Fuller, Ep203
Dr TC Fuller is a US Army vet, retired FBI Agent, and author! In this conversation we talk about his time in the Army and how he got to the FBI from there! We also talk about his new book, Painting Over Rust, Stories From a 20 Year Odyssey In The FBI. While this is a memoir, it is also a critical look at both the successes and failures of the FBI. In this conversation we talk about leadership, the current state of the country, and his other job with The Horus Group, a bespoke, concierge training, consulting, and research company! You can find TC at https://www.thehorusgroup.net and you can find his book at both https://www.paintingoverrust.com and Amazon! I highly recommend his book!
01:50:1717/05/2023
Savage Sunday 63
Savage Sunday is short episode of The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, book and gear reviews, and all things distinguished, all things savage!
10:1314/05/2023
Savage Sunday 62
Savage Sunday is a short update episode with upcoming guests, book reviews, and recommendations!
09:1830/04/2023
Jean Settlemyre Tashman 2.0 Ep202
This interview is a rerelease of my conversation with my Mom, Jean Settlemyre Tashman! It was originally released 04/27/21. My Mom recently passed away on 04/20/23. She was a incredible leader, passionate about people and healthcare, and she was an innovator! This episode is a masterclass on leadership and the importance of doing the right thing! RIP Mom. You were one helluva an amazing woman! Walt
01:44:3329/04/2023
Matt Estridge LIVE Program, Ep201
Matt Estridge is a retired Counter Terror Agent with Homeland Security among many other skillsets. Matt built a safer schools program called The LIVE program which he's tried to get implemented in his home state of Tennessee for the last 4 years, visiting the Tennessee Legislature several times and in fact pitched the program to the Governor of Tennessee himsrlf not that long ago! In the wake of the shooting in Nashville, I wanted to sit down with Matt and understand more about his program! This is a very candid conversation about his program and the possible whys as to Tennessee's state government not being proactive on an effective program to keep kids safe! You can find out more about Matt's program at theliveprogram.com.
01:45:5703/04/2023
Savage Sunday 61
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, and recommendations!
07:0302/04/2023
Rich Brown Ep200
Rich Brown is a man of many talents and skillsets! Marine Corps officer, former LEO, Shooting Instructor and host of The American Warrior Society Podcast to name only a few! In this conversation Rich and I talk his upbringing in the South, leadership, current narratives, and the future of our country to name a few! Rich is a Warrior and Sage and his insights are absolutely on point! You can find Rich on his and Mike Seeklanders podcast, The American Warrior Society and their website of the same name!
01:54:1930/03/2023
Phil Elmore Ep199
Phil Elmore is a martial artist, best selling author, podcaster, and man of many talents! This conversation truly runs the gamut of topics! I laughed more in this episode than any in recent memory. You can find Phils, books on Amazon, and you can find him on instagram @philelmore.
01:51:4927/03/2023
Savage Sunday 60
Savage Sunday is a short weekly update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!
12:0326/03/2023
Savage Sunday 59
Savage Sunday is short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!
06:4619/03/2023
![Chief James Pierson [Ret] Ep198](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/a/b/1/dab10f0e6ebe4d33e55e3c100dce7605/071055e98006784e8a9277a9936322ff.jpg "Chief James Pierson [Ret] Ep198")
Chief James Pierson [Ret] Ep198
This is a rerelease of my very first episode I put out in Febuary 2020. My guest was James Pierson, retired Police Chief. Chief Pierson has an incredible martial arts background and has trained with some amazing people! This episode is very special to me for a number of reasons! Aside from being my first episode, Chief Pierson rarely does podcasts! And he took a chance on me! James is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and one of the most solid men I've had the honor of knowing!
02:05:5616/03/2023
Savage Sunday 58
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for the Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, gear and book reviews, as well as all things distinguished, all things savage!
05:4712/03/2023
Mishaylah Rhodes, Ep197
Mishayla Rhodes is a fascinating woman! She is a Bjj brown belt under Andre Galvao at Atos Jiu Jitsu in San Diego, Ca. She is one of the most resilient people I know! Her story is a literal journey of self actualization through finding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
01:45:5710/03/2023
Aaron Jannetti, Ep196
Aaron Jannetti is a martial artist, innovator, and a fascinating man! His views, concepts, and teaching of self defense is evidence based, pressure tested, and highly effective! He is the co-owner of Endeaver Defense and Fitness in Columbus Ohio and the creator of Knife Control Concepts. In this episode we talk about his background and how he imparts his knowledge to those who train with him, as well as where his methods and concepts are going!
01:56:1806/03/2023
Savage Sunday, Ep57
Savage Sunday is a short update episode with upcoming guests, reviews, and gear recommendations along with all things distinguished, all things savage!
10:4105/03/2023
Bob Bonasia US Secret Service, Ret. Ep195
Bob Bonasia is a former NYPD Special Services Operator who then went on to work for the US Secret Service and retired from there just after 20 years of service. During his time with Secret Service, he protected Reagan, Bush Sr, The Clintons, and Bush Jr often as Team Lead or Asst. Team Lead. Bob now works for KDI Protective Services, a premier protection company that serves clients both in the US and internationally.
01:03:4901/03/2023
Savage Sunday 56
Savage Sunday is a short weekly update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, and recommendations!
05:5626/02/2023
Michael Kurcina, Ep194
Michael Kurcina is a veteran, author, entrepreneur, and a man on The Warrior Path of Enlightenment. In this conversation we talk about his journey, his search for meaning, his process, and his views on life and journey. He is the author of the incredible book, We Fight Monsters. A book I highly recommend! You can find Michael on his website spotterup.com and his book is available both on his website and amazon!
01:26:2524/02/2023
Savage Sunday 55
Savage Sunday is quick update episode for the Distinguished Savage Podcast! Upcoming guests, book reviews and all things distinguished, all things savage!
07:1018/02/2023
Todd Fox 2, Ep193
Todd Fox of Tour Protection is a Protection Specialist, Bjj Black Belt, author, trainer, and a fascinating guy! While this is Todd's second time on the show, we cover an incredible amount of material we never even touched on in the first one! This is a masterclass on protection work, especially in the arena of entertainment! We also discuss his new book, Protection Perspective, A Peek Behind The Curtain available now both on his website and Amazon.
01:54:4717/02/2023
Sam Trujillo, Archive ep, Ep192
This episode is one from the archives and aired originally in Oct 2020. It's with Sam Trujillo, US Army veteran, Fife Fighter/ Paramedic, Tactical Medic, and incredibly solid guy! Sam has a fascinating story and was one of the first medics on scene at the Route 91 shooting in Las Vegas Nevada on October 1st 2017! His first hand account of the event is both incredible and heart wrenching!
01:41:1313/02/2023
Karl De La Guerra 2, Ep191
Karl De La Guerra is the founder KDI Protective Services. In this episode we talk about the recent training I attended that Karl and KDI put on in South Carolina as well as his views on leadership, being a productive team member, and his unique approach to both protection work and training. You can find Karl and KDI at www.teamkdi.com.
01:02:0210/02/2023
Pat Watson Uncensored Tactical, Ep190
Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical is a fascinating and mercurial man! He is thought provoking and a critical thinker, something that's becoming a rarity these days! In this episode we talk about the training he offers, loadout, some current narratives, his thoughts on bureaucracy and we get in to some philosophical ideas! And he asks some incredible questions that truly make you think! Huge thank you to Pat for his time, his insights, and most of all, an amazing conversation!
01:54:0327/01/2023
Devin Bastian, Ep189
Devin Bastian is a man of many talents! He recently completed his schooling for Physical Therapy! He makes bespoke leather goods, and is a husband and father! But Devin is also a rarity these days. He's a young man who thinks deeper in to his various crafts, his life, and what he puts in the world! You can find him on instagram @leather_endeavors!
01:42:0124/01/2023
Savage Sunday 54
Savage Sunday is short update episode with upcoming guests, reviews, and me yammering about this, that, and the other!
06:5222/01/2023
Dr. Dante Bryant 3, Ep188
Dr Dante Bryant Phd is a professor at UNC Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is Dante's third time on the show and he is always absolutely fascinating! I've listed his bio before but frankly that barely scratches the surface of who he is! His ability to encourage you to think and more so to think critically is remarkable! In this conversation we talk about mentoring a younger generation, how men and women differ in learning, and about a recent very tragic call I ran, among other topics! Each episode with Dante is truly a stand alone conversation so you don't have to hear the first two but they both are equally incredible! You can find Dante on instagram @a_southernman.
02:32:5613/01/2023
Tara Munjekovich and Stephanie Keith, Ep187
Tara Munjekovich and Stephanie Keith are the creators and hosts of the Unapologetically Outspoken Podcast. Their podcast has three weekly episodes, Motivational Mondays, Weird Wednesdays, and Freedom Fridays. Tara who was on the show recently and is a former LEO and Stephanie has a background in pharma sales and has now transitioned to her own business The Law of Attraction Tribe where she has a website, app, and a podcast. In this episode we talk about different narratives, views, and ideaolgies in our current society and we go down some interesting rabbit holes as is my usual! This conversation is like sitting down with a few friends and just hanging out and chatting trying to figure out the world! Walt
02:23:0209/01/2023
Savage Sunday 53
Savage Sunday is a short weekly episode with updates, upcoming guests, reviews, and recommandations along with all things distinguished and all things savage!
17:2408/01/2023
Det. Erik Lavigne Ep186
Detective Erik Lavigne is an LEO for a large metro department in Texas, active military in the Air Force Reserve, and podcastor. His show, Two Cops One Donut is his attempt to bring on both LEOs and those with a criminal background to create a greater understanding of law enforcement and it's intrcacies. You can find his podcast on moat all major podcast platforms and his web site www.twocopsonedonut.com and all the socials under the same name.
01:54:5702/01/2023
Savage Sunday 52
Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, and more!
02:5301/01/2023
Dustin Wright 2.0 rerelease, Ep185
This episode is a re release from 12/11/2020. This was my second conversation with Dustin Wright, USArmy Combat Vet, Executive Protection Specialst, and Trainer. In this episode we talk PTSD and the effects of war on a person. We also get in to Dustin's questions on purpose and how to heal and move forward!
02:03:3828/12/2022
Savage Sunday 51
Savage Sunday is a short episode with updates, reviews, and recommendations for The Distinguished Savage Podcast!
03:2125/12/2022
Tara Munjekovich, Ep184
Tara Munjekovich is a former LEO who was with the LAPD for 11 years and as California politics and the administration of LAPD became untenable for her do her job with any effectiveness she took a massive pay cut and went to much smaller department in Washington State. Not long after arriving there, Covid hit and the same type of politics that decriminalize crime and criminals, drive out businesses, alienate residents, and allow for wholesale destruction of property, as well as defunding law enforcement aand disallow any policing became too much! After years of both Public Safety and Law Enforcement, she quit law enforcement altogether, left Washington State and moved to Texas. These days she works in the private sector having nothing to do with LE and she has a podcast with her friend Stephanie Keith called, Unpologetically Outspoken! It's available on all major podcast platforms. Tara is the exact type of person we need in law enforcement. Intelligent, highly eduated, and a strong belief in self, the rule of law and both constitutional and civil rights! Further, she is a critical thinker. Something in very short supply these days! You can find Tara at www.unapologeticallyoutspoken.com, all major podcast platforms, and all the social medias.
02:16:3219/12/2022