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🎙️ Podcasts & Interviews with Brady Pesola
I can be pretty direct, and I’m aware I can come off strong at times. But I do my best to stay grounded, reasonable, and speak from experience, not ego. In these podcasts, I cover the things I’ve lived, seen, and thought deeply about: Stoicism, resilience, culture, survival, and how to stay sane in a society that feels like it’s slipping.
Not every podcast I’m on is full of cussing, but some are. Consider this your heads-up: These conversations are raw, real, and not always PG. I’m not out to shock anyone, but I’m not watering anything down either.
If you're here to listen with an open mind, scroll down and dig in. Below are some of the more interesting ones. The rest you can find in the tabs above

Brady Pesola on Order of Man – Stoicism and Christianity
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Host: Ryan Michler | April 18, 2023
I joined Ryan Michler on the Order of Man podcast to break down the intersection of Stoic philosophy and Christian faith. We covered the four cardinal virtues, the role of philosophy as a tool for daily life, and how Stoicism aligns with or challenges modern Christianity. We also got into the mental framework behind anxiety, discipline, and purpose—and what it means to live intentionally in a chaotic world.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Also available on: Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Brady Pesola on The Vinni Roc Podcast – The Weight We Carry
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Host: Vincent “Rocco” Vargas | 2024
I sat down with Vinni Roc to talk about the weight we carry—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—and how we learn to stand back up. We got into survival, PTSD, faith, Stoicism, and what it takes to rebuild after the battlefield becomes your own mind.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Brady Pesola on Can You Survive This Podcast – The Stoic ApproachHost: Jeff Apple | 2024
I joined Jeff Apple on Can You Survive This Podcast to explore how Stoicism applies to real-world survival—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We covered what it means to stay calm under pressure, how philosophy shapes instinct, and why mastering your internal world is the key to navigating external chaos.
This conversation gets into the roots of resilience, psychological wiring, and how to apply Stoic principles in uncertain or hostile environments. Whether you’re a vet, a parent, or just someone trying to keep their edge—this one’s for you.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Brady Pesola on The Casual Preppers Podcast – Stoicism, Survival & The Harshest Environment
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Hosts: Cam & Kobe | 2024
I joined Cam and Kobe on The Casual Preppers Podcast to talk about the mindset behind survival, resilience, and my book The Harshest Environment You’ll Ever Endure. We dug into Stoicism, mental prep, wilderness skills, and how to stay grounded when everything else is falling apart.
This one’s a mix of insight and humor—real talk about prepping psychology, panic response, and why thinking clearly matters more than having the “right” gear.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Brady Pesola on The True North Group Podcast – Stoicism as a Tactical Tool for Crisis Management
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Host: Vincent “Rocco” Vargas | 2024
I sat down with Vince Vargas on the True North Group Podcast to talk about Stoicism as a tactical framework—not a philosophy to quote, but a tool to use. We got into how Stoic principles apply in crisis, high-stress leadership, family life, and rebuilding identity after service.
This isn’t about theory—it’s about application. We talked mindset, responsibility, cognitive clarity, and how to stay effective when the situation around you is anything but.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Brady Pesola on The Byron Rodgers Podcast – How to Become a Survivalist & Protector
Host: Byron Rodgers | 2021
I joined Byron Rodgers to break down what it actually means to be a protector—not just in the tactical sense, but mentally, spiritually, and philosophically. We talked survival mindset, post-military transition, Stoic philosophy in the field, and how to stay grounded under pressure. Whether you're in the protection world or just trying to stay sharp in your own life, this one's packed with takeaways.
▶️ Watch on YouTube
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