Most guys carry their stories in silence—Ash & Iron is where they finally get to tell them. This isn’t another self-help podcast filled with empty motivation. It’s raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest—a place where men talk about the struggles that nearly crushed them, the moments that defined them, and the lessons that made them stronger. Whether it’s a military vet who’s been through hell, a welder with a story you won’t believe, or a father who learned what matters the hard way—every epis ...
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Mike Taylor | Life-Threatening Accidents, Million-Dollar Risks & a Legacy of Grit
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1:28:43Send us a text What does it truly mean to be a "walking miracle"? Mike Taylor's life story answers that question in the most extraordinary way possible. Having survived three catastrophic motorcycle crashes (including hitting a cow at 75 mph), battling polycystic kidney disease that led to a transplant, and literally dying twice on the dialysis tab…
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Richard Rogers | Financial Collapse, Defying Death & Second Chances
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2:00:39Send us a text What happens when life knocks you down repeatedly, only to find yourself standing taller after each fall? Richard Rogers, a 71-year-old entrepreneur from South Pittsburg, Tennessee, shares his remarkable journey of resilience that defies belief. At 15, Richard moved out of a toxic home environment, sometimes sleeping in the woods wit…
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Ian Ale | Addiction, Incarceration & the Road Back to Strength
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1:19:06Send us a text It all started with an Adderall prescription for ADHD that turned Ian Ale from a C student to an A student. Then came the break-in where his medication was stolen. A neighbor offered something "similar" to help him stay focused in college. That seemingly small decision launched a journey through methamphetamine addiction, federal pri…
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Michael Brandt | Federal Prison, Welding & the Power of Redemption
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1:35:38Send us a text Michael Brandt pulls no punches as he shares his extraordinary journey from federal prison inmate to successful business owner, revealing how welding skills and a commitment to integrity transformed his life. Growing up in a broken home with minimal supervision, Michael found himself experimenting with drugs and alcohol by age ten. D…
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Dwayne Mattox | Engineering, Blacksmithing & Overcoming Life’s Hardest Battles
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1:19:08Send us a text If you've ever faced a tough battle, you know that perspective can change everything. Dwayne Maddox, an engineer and blacksmith, exemplifies this principle by sharing his remarkable life story, pivoting from a childhood filled with curiosity and comics to overcoming the trials of cancer. This episode reveals how Dwayne transformed hi…
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Jeff Harmon | Military Service, Inmate Transport & Lessons in Resilience
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1:23:15Send us a text Join us for an extraordinary journey as Jeff Harmon, a man of many talents and experiences, shares his unique life story. From his upbringing in Rossville, Georgia, to events like witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall during his military service. Now residing in Trine, Georgia, Jeff opens up about his career as a maintenance expert,…
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