Tough Talk
Tough Talk
Isaac Wyant and John McCarthy
Tough Talk is purposed towards the modeling and promotion of elevated discussion of relevant and often Tough Topics. Isaac and John noticed the breakdown of conversation as social media has been on the rise and we believe too many Americans are unwilling to have uncomfortable conversations about tough topics.
#65 – Lance Captain USMCR Ret.
Lance Captain USMCR Retired joins us for a special guest episode where we discuss faith, family, and memes.  You don’t want to miss this.  Follow Lance Captain Here Follow Isaac Here Follow John Here
Dec 8, 2022
1 hr 8 min
#64 – Imposing Order On Chaos: Practical Lessons From Warfighting Doctrine
Today we dive into a publication that has heavily influenced both of our lives, both inside and outside the Marine Corps. We argue that the principles of warfighting transcend the battlefield and are readily applicable to succeeding in everyday life.  Have you taken inventory of your centers of gravity? Do you default to a responsive, […]
Nov 29, 2022
1 hr 13 min
#63 – Adaptability
On Today’s episode, John goes solo while Isaac moves into his new home and covers the topic of adaptability. Human beings are amazingly resilient and adaptable. These skills have been developed over hundreds and thousands of years. What’s more, we are most adaptable to change initially. This ability to adapt rapidly to a new sport, […]
Nov 23, 2022
19 min
#62 – Election Reflections
In today’s episode Isaac and I celebrate the second greatest birthday this nation has to offer. That is in fact, the Marine Corps Birthday. We delve into why that is a proud topic amongst Marines and the beauty of our sacred warrior fraternity. We spend the remainder of the episode covering whether or not Crypto […]
Nov 15, 2022
1 hr
TT 61: Conspiracy Theories
Today is election day. To celebrate, John and I dive into the importance of being deliberate with how you exercise your right to vote.  Then we go off the rails and down the rabbit hole of the Jeffrey Epstein case. We do our best at trying to stay grounded in reality while discussing such an […]
Nov 8, 2022
1 hr 11 min
TT 60: Resolve
Welcome back. Glad you’re here. Make yourself comfortable.  On today’s episode, we talk about resolve through the lens of President Lincoln. Throughout his life, Lincoln faced overwhelming pressure to change course. To turn back. To give up. To compromise. How was he able to maintain his course, and ultimately, maintain the Union? He had a […]
Oct 25, 2022
1 hr 16 min
TT 59: Function Vs. Aesthetic
Rise and shine. Time to get out of bed, dress for the day, and crush the obstacles that lay in your path. Luckily, that’s sort of what this episode is about.  In this episode, John and I spend some time building on the ideas Dr. Bailey presented last week. We then move on to discuss […]
Oct 11, 2022
1 hr 19 min
TT 58: House Arrest featuring Dr. James Bailey
Should we return to work or continue living this “awesome” work from home lifestyle? In today’s episode, Isaac and I are joined by James R. Bailey to discuss the new work from home culture, resisters, supporters, and it’s unintended consequences. Dr. Bailey points out the impact this culture is having on our citizens and cities, […]
Oct 4, 2022
1 hr 14 min
TT 57: Dating Coach Episode
Today, we put on our dating coach hats. Social media has created a fast-food dating culture that leaves many people behind. Frankly, it’s a very difficult world being single in 2022. John and I do our best to provide insight on what will produce the best results when navigating the treacherous waters of the dating […]
Sep 29, 2022
1 hr 11 min
EP 56: Hodgepodge
Season 2, Episode 3. We cover a slew of topics here.  -What guiding principle should you have when choosing to disconnect? -How important are the actions of fathers generations down the family tree? -What is the right level of protective parenting should you maintain to raise a strong child? There is something here for everyone. […]
Sep 20, 2022
1 hr 15 min
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