In this episode of the Ask Me Anything series, Ryan and Kipp explore what it means to build a meaningful life through intentional action, structure, and the pursuit of legacy. They tackle listener questions on community, communication, personal balance, spiritual leadership, and fatherhood - while offering grounded strategies men can apply immediately.

Through stories about friendship, divorce, fatherhood, and growth, they reveal how to keep life steady when things get chaotic and how to preserve what matters most.

This conversation blends humor, wisdom, and vulnerability in a way only these two can deliver.

00:00 Pre-roll + studio chatter
01:07 Travel recap & St. Louis event
03:52 Introduction to legacy questions
04:12 How to build community from scratch
13:23 Communicating difficult truths
30:41 Getting life back under control
38:17 Signs of spiritual abuse
49:10 Leaving a legacy during divorce
54:56 Avoiding short-term comfort over long-term purpose
58:47 Legacy through connection with your children
01:01:30 Closing thoughts & call to action

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You ever have the feeling what you see on the news and socials is exactly and only what they want you to hear? Yeah, me too. Turns out it's true. Very rarely do you get the full story so you can make your own informed decisions. And, this practice is skewing and distorting the way we view and interact with the world.

My guest today, Jeremy Carey – Founder of IRONCLAD, knows exactly what this is about and in his new series (partnered with Shawn Ryan), Target Intelligence: Psyop, they unpack exactly how this is happening in every aspect of life. We talk about what he calls the "Forgotten Audience" and the "Doer Class," the power of telling good stories – accurately, why authenticity is the key to success in an inauthentic world, and understanding the "Education-to-Entertainment" ratio in consuming content.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening
02:03 - Why Ironclad Exists
03:41 - The Content Attention Crisis
05:03 - The Forgotten Audience
06:31 - Storytelling Without Agendas
08:04 - Authenticity in Modern Media
09:10 - Working with Elite Creators
10:28 - Advice for Creators & Entrepreneurs
11:42 - Early Failures and Lessons
14:01 - God's Will, Hard Work, and Obstacles
17:20 - Getting Reps & Evolving Your Craft
18:17 - Inside the Target Intelligence Series
21:16 - Psychological Operations in Everyday Life
22:53 - Useful Idiots & Hidden Influence
24:26 - Conspiracies, Credibility & "They"
27:05 - The Future of Media Consumption
29:19 - AI Disruption in Film & Branding
31:27 - Masculinity Content & Market Saturation
32:37 - Tools, AI & Adding Value
34:00 - Advertising, Trust & Audience Alignment
36:42 - Serving the Right Audience
39:32 - On-Demand Society & Tech Shifts
41:26 - Upcoming Ironclad Projects
43:51 - Turning Podcasts Into Film Series
45:39 - How to Know What's Real Anymore
48:13 - Deepfakes, Trust & Reputation
50:19 - The Importance of Authenticity
53:27 - Where to Find the Series

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In today's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler shares a powerful message built around a simple but meaningful reminder: your dust, your rust, and your scars do NOT define you - they tell your story.

After finding an old, rusted metal grid and working to restore it, Ryan reflects on how men often feel discarded, overlooked, or worn down by life. Through this analogy, he unpacks five key truths about identity, hardship, and resilience.

If you've ever felt beat up by life, sidelined by circumstances, or dismissed by others, this episode will remind you of your worth and your purpose.

In This Episode:
Why your scars are proof that you've lived, not that you're broken
How stagnation creates "rust" in your life
How to wipe away habits, attitudes, and behaviors that no longer serve you
Why rejection doesn't define your value
How to turn your scars into stories that help others

Five Lessons From This Episode:
What clings to you is not who you are
Rust only forms when you sit still
You can wipe away what no longer serves you
Your scars are your stories - your mess is your message
Someone's trash is another person's treasure

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 – Introduction
00:27 – The Rusted Metal Grid Story
02:51 – Men Feeling Discarded
03:20 – Five Lessons About Dust and Rust
03:30 – #1 You Are Not Defined by What Clings to You
05:16 – #2 Rust Only Forms When You Sit Still
07:29 – Stop Wearing Other Men's Names
08:07 – Become the Man Who Leads
09:30 – #3 Wipe Away What No Longer Serves You
10:27 – #4 Your Scars Are Proof You've Lived
12:40 – Turning Scars Into Stories
13:50 – The Restored Rusty Truck Story
14:46 – #5 Someone's Trash Is Another's Treasure
16:04 – Being Valued at Home
17:19 – Recap of the Five Lessons
18:00 – Final Encouragement & Closing CTA

Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!

Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.

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