Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors

By Rafa Conde

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 Jul 17, 2018

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Every episode, Rafa J. Conde, a combat-proven law enforcement veteran, combatives expert, and unapologetic leadership coach, reveals what it truly takes to become a Tier 1 man. This show goes beyond surface-level motivation and exposes how modern warriors are built. How they think, how they live, and how they lead in every area of life, from combat to business to fatherhood. You’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories from elite performers. Men who have faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger. These conversations will dismantle your excuses and equip you with the mindset, discipline, and confidence needed to become the warrior you were meant to be.

Episode Date
Building Empires in a Weak World | Ep. 253 w/ Vick Tipnes
Mar 26, 2026
No One Tells Men This About Turning 40... | Ep. 252 w/ Rafa J. Conde
Mar 20, 2026
Destroy The Broke Mindset | Ep. 251 w/ Rafa J. Conde
Mar 12, 2026
Men MUST Become HEROES Again | Ep.250 w/Rafa J. Conde
Mar 06, 2026
Ghosts of Havana: From Cuba to Covert Ops | Ep.249 w/ Ric Prado
Feb 24, 2026
Conditioned to Dominate | Ep. 248 w/Phil Daru
Feb 17, 2026
Stop Playing Rich, Start Building Wealth | Ep 247 w/John Gafford
Feb 11, 2026
You’re Not Serious About Success | Ep.246 w/Dan Peña
Feb 04, 2026
The Leadership Secrets of a Man Who Sells Jets to Billionaires | Ep.245 w⧸ Steve Varsano
Feb 04, 2026
The Truth About Getting Rich Slow (And Why It Actually Works) | Ep. 244 w Todd Nepola
Feb 04, 2026
🔴 Real Leadership starts AT HOME! | Ep. 243 w⧸ Giovanni Feroce
Feb 04, 2026
You’re Chasing the Wrong Purpose|Ep.242 w⧸ Mark Shapiro
Feb 04, 2026
This SOG Operator Went Where No Man Would| Ep. 241 w⧸ Henry L. Thompson
Feb 04, 2026
How Success Exposes the Fakes (Not the Real Ones) Ep. 240 w/ Frank Stallone
Aug 20, 2025
Becoming Unstoppable: Authentic Leadership, Service, and Faith with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco | Ep. 239
Aug 08, 2025
From Millionaire to Man of Honor: Elliot Wise on Marriage, Masculinity & Mission | Ep. 238
Jul 30, 2025
Bulldog Mindset: Destroying the Victim Mentality & Reclaiming Masculinity | Ep. 236 w John Sonmez
Jul 23, 2025
Why Men Are Lost & How to Fix It | Ep.235 w/ Adam Allred on Confidence & Leadership ⁨
Jul 16, 2025
Confronting Gangs, Politics, and Fear | EP. 234 Sheriff Mark Lamb & Rafa Conde | Man of War Podcast
Jul 09, 2025
How to Win in Life & Business | Ep. 234 w/ Omar Elattar of The Passionate Few
Jul 01, 2025
Why Women Don’t See You: The Truth About Modern Men | Ep. 233 w/ Michael Sartain ​
Jun 25, 2025
Growth Starts Where Comfort Ends. | Ep. 232 w/ Ben Reinberg
Jun 16, 2025
You Built It All and Still Feel Alone? Watch This | Ep. 231 w/ Rob Moore
Jun 10, 2025
You Wouldn’t Last 5 Minutes in His World | Ep 230. w/ John Stryker Meyer
Jun 03, 2025
Think You’re Healthy? That’s Exactly What They Want | Ep. 229 w/ Kashif Khan
May 28, 2025
Leadership, Marriage and Running For Governor....Major Williams EP.228
May 20, 2025
What Makes a Real Man Today? | Shane Winnings EP. 227
May 15, 2025
From UFC Fighter to Millionaire Entrepreneur with Luke Barnatt
May 07, 2025
Is America The Best Place For Entrepreneurs To Build Wealth? | Frankie Lee EP. 225
Apr 21, 2025
What Is The REAL Cost Of Lacking RESILIENCE In Your Life? | Robert Hamilton Owens EP. 223
Apr 15, 2025
What Makes Ross Mandell the MOST FEARSOME Man on Wall Street EP. 224
Apr 14, 2025
The REAL Difference Between a HAPPY Life and a REGRETFUL One | Anthony Lolli EP.222
Apr 08, 2025
I Spent 25 Years in Combat and Here's What I Learned | EJ Snyder EP.221
Apr 01, 2025
God, power and super cars | Pejman Ghadimi EP. 220
Mar 24, 2025
Trump’s Most Trusted Protector: The Man Who Had His Back EP. 219
Mar 21, 2025
From Hustle to Legacy: How Steve Martorano Transformed Italian American Cuisine EP. 218
Mar 18, 2025
Understanding Why Men Fail Right Before Achieving Success EP.217
Mar 04, 2025
The War For Your Attention EP. 216
Feb 11, 2025
Habits of a High Profile Man EP.215
Feb 03, 2025
The weak men epidemic: Why masculinity is under attack and how to reclaim your strength EP. 214
Jan 16, 2025
THE TRUMP-FATHER, BE BATTLE READY, AND THE ARMY EP.213
Dec 10, 2024
How to Be a Wolf Hunter and Why It Matters EP. 212
Nov 20, 2024
How to Lead from the Front EP.211
Nov 20, 2024
Warrior Cultures and True Leadership: Why Donald Trump Fits the Mold EP. 210
Oct 31, 2024
Get Your House in Order First With Rafa Conde EP 209
Oct 16, 2024
The Debate on Gender Roles in Leadership With Rafa Conde EP 208
Oct 10, 2024
My Life Story...With Rafa Conde EP 207
Sep 19, 2024
The Life Of A Hardcore Closer! With Ryan Stewman and Rafa Conde EP 206
Sep 12, 2024
What is a mans duty? / Rafa Conde EP.205
Sep 05, 2024
Who Is The Real Donald Trump with Rafa Conde And George Sorial EP.204
Jul 30, 2024
God, Trump And Money With Rafa Conde And Matt Sapaula EP. 203
Jul 23, 2024
A Masculine Man Is More Than Just A Fit Dude! EP. 202
Jul 09, 2024
A Conversation for Success with Rafa Conde & Pejman Ghadimi
Apr 18, 2024
Code Blue A Warrior's Perspective I Rafa Conde
Mar 28, 2024
Warriors Travel Light I Rafa Conde
Mar 07, 2024
3 Keys to Masculine Leadership | Rafa Conde
Feb 15, 2024
Best Dressed Man | Randy Willard
Jan 23, 2024
Attaining Clarity Of Mind : Crucible Session | Rafa J Conde
Nov 22, 2023
Unleashing Man of War: A Conversation with Rafa J. Conde on Empowering Men and Company Growth
Nov 02, 2023
A Deep Dive into Passion, Performance & Masculinity | Stirling Cooper & Rafa J Conde
Oct 26, 2023
My Life in Law Enforcement | Rafa J Conde
Oct 18, 2023
Is America Really The Greatest Country In The World? | Rafa J Conde
Oct 13, 2023
Leaving A Lasting Legacy | Rafa J Conde
Sep 29, 2023
What's Happening in our Society? Keaton Hoskins "The Muscle" | Rafa J Conde
Sep 20, 2023
Cornered: Escaping Life's Tight Spots | Rafa J Conde
Sep 15, 2023
Bulletproof Habits: Forge Your Path to Unstoppable Growth | Rafa J Conde
Aug 31, 2023
Triumphs of a Bodybuilding Legend | Flex Wheeler
Aug 23, 2023
Mindset Matters | David Meltzer
Aug 14, 2023
From Mafia Captain To Man of Faith
Aug 09, 2023
YOU NEED TO TAKE ACTION!!!
Jul 26, 2023
Manage Your Time
Jun 28, 2023
Building Resilience - Tools for Overcoming Setbacks and Adversity (EP.187)
Jun 21, 2023
ELEVATE YOUR GAME (EP. 186)
Jun 07, 2023
How Status Influences A Man
May 26, 2023
Mastering the Art of Launching a Thriving Business While Working Full-Time
May 17, 2023
Be The King Of Your Household | Rafa Conde
May 11, 2023
The Value of A Man | Rafa Conde
Mar 24, 2023
Get The Monkey off Your Back | Rafa Conde
Jan 05, 2023
What is Your Legacy? | Rafa Conde
Oct 07, 2022
Develop Moral Courage | Navy SEAL Craig Sawyer
Aug 25, 2022
Make Your Minutes Count | Rafa Conde
Aug 18, 2022
Lead or Get Out Of The Fucking Way | Rafa Conde
Aug 12, 2022
When The Crowd Moves Left - I Move Right | Rafa Conde
Jul 28, 2022
How a Broken Man Was Rebuilt | Experience's From The Crucible Part 2
Jul 14, 2022
A Rite of Passage: Experience's From The Crucible Part 1 | Ryan Walsh & Rafa Conde
Jul 01, 2022
Solutions To School Violence | Michael De Geus
Jun 24, 2022
Endure The Process | Rafa Conde
Jun 02, 2022
Battle Ready | Rafa Conde
May 20, 2022
Overcoming Mental Paralysis | Rafa Conde
May 12, 2022
Redefining the 21st Century Man | Rafa Conde
May 06, 2022
Poet In Motion | Rafa Conde
Apr 08, 2022
Destroy Your Herd Mentality | Rafa Conde
Mar 23, 2022
Money - The Good, The Great, The Ugly | Chris Naugle and Rafa Conde
Mar 07, 2022
Reprogram Your Mind | Rafa Conde
Feb 18, 2022
Rebuild Your Man | Rafa Conde
Feb 11, 2022
Action VS. Complacency | Rafa Conde
Jan 13, 2022
Fight Your Demons | Rafa Conde
Dec 30, 2021
The Heart of a Patriot | Pete Hegseth and Rafa Conde
Dec 21, 2021
Voice Of Freedom | Brian Killmeade and Rafa Conde
Nov 04, 2021
Wolf Hunter Mentality | Rafa Conde
Oct 14, 2021
Need For Speed | Mario Andretti and Rafa Conde
Oct 08, 2021
Unleash The Beast | Rafa Conde
Sep 30, 2021
Heart of a Lion | Rafa Conde
Sep 23, 2021
Take Back Your Manhood | Rafa Conde
Sep 16, 2021
Self-discovery Through The Martial Arts | Shintaro Higashi and Rafa Conde
Sep 10, 2021
Mindfulness in Daily Life| Rafa Conde
Sep 03, 2021
Emotional And Physical Endurance | Rafa Conde
Aug 30, 2021
2 Cops Who Love This Country | Brandon Tatum and Rafa Conde
Aug 19, 2021
The Journey of an American Ninja| Stephen K. Hayes and Rafa Conde
Aug 13, 2021
Dents in Your Armor | Rafa Conde
Aug 05, 2021
Leadership Lessons for The Modern Day Warrior | Errol Doebler and Rafa Conde
Jul 29, 2021
Myths of Traditional Weight Training | Dr. John Jaquish and Rafa Conde
Jul 23, 2021
Mindset of a Tier 1 Influencer | Jeremy Miner and Rafa Conde
Jul 14, 2021
Mindset of a Champion | Drew Bledsoe
Jul 07, 2021
Mentality Over Physicality | Chris Duffin
Feb 18, 2021
Eradicate Weakness | Rafa Conde
Dec 09, 2020
Control your Uncontrollable Fear | Rafa Conde
Oct 15, 2020
Weak Mind : Weak Man | Rafa Conde
Jul 10, 2020
Step Up: Protect Your Family | Michael de Geus
Jun 24, 2020
Your World Within | Eddie Pinero
Jun 16, 2020
Sharpen Your Sword For The Battlefield of Life | Rafa Conde
Apr 11, 2020
Through The Gates of Fire | Steven Pressfield
Apr 04, 2020
As a Man Thinketh : Warrior Chronicles
Jan 22, 2020
The Dynamics of Success | Steven Edisis
Nov 14, 2019
A Warrior Among Men | Navy SEAL John Allen
Oct 19, 2019
The Real Deal | George Sorial
Jul 26, 2019
Man to Warrior | Dan Luna
Jul 16, 2019
Unbreakable Warrior Spirit | Thom Shea
Jun 22, 2019
Fit is NOT a Diet, It's a Way of Life | Thom King
Jun 05, 2019
Tactical Warfare in Life | Warrior Chronicles
May 21, 2019
F**** The Past, The Time is Now | Chris Cavillini
May 06, 2019
Become Unstopabble | Craig Ballantyne
Apr 02, 2019
Driven To Succeed | Vince Delmonte
Mar 22, 2019
Be Ready for The Combat of Life | Jeff Gonzales
Mar 10, 2019
124. Fight Back with a Purpose | Michael Johnson
Mar 10, 2019
123. Get Fit or Die | Andy Sziraki
Feb 21, 2019
122. The Power of Faith | Asa Andrews
Feb 13, 2019
121. A Hell of a Success Story | Mel Chancey
Jan 29, 2019
120. Boldness in Action | Warrior Chronicles
Jan 05, 2019
119. New Years Zerolutions | Warrior Chronicles
Dec 29, 2018
118. Conclave of Warriors Breakout Sessions | Brad Lea
Dec 18, 2018
117. Live an Actionable Life | Warrior Chronicles
Dec 16, 2018
116. Great is the Enemy of Good | Pat Flynn
Dec 10, 2018
115. Earn Your Seat at The Knights Round Table | Warrior Chronicles
Nov 25, 2018
114. Living Life With Purpose | Juan Carlos Santana
Nov 18, 2018
113. Keep Your Head on a Swivel | Warrior Chronicles
Nov 11, 2018
112. Turning Knowledge into Action | Patrick Fitzgibbons
Nov 08, 2018
111. Virtues of The Samurai in The Modern World | Warrior Chronicles
Nov 04, 2018
110. Unleash Your Mind | Steve Maraboli
Oct 30, 2018
109. The Truth About Failure | Warrior Chronicles
Oct 27, 2018
108. Rawness; The Road Less Traveled | Jay Paisley
Oct 23, 2018
107. Jump Off The Vicious Circle of Life | Warrior Chronicles
Oct 21, 2018
106. The Power to Believe in Yourself | Nick Bare
Oct 16, 2018
105. Stop Lying To Yourself | Warrior Chronicles
Oct 13, 2018
104. Get Serious About Health and Fitness | Dr. Brett Osborn
Oct 09, 2018
103. There is No "Best" Martial Art | Warrior Chronicles
Oct 06, 2018
102. The Courage To Succeed | Patrick Bet David
Oct 02, 2018
101. Move To a Position of Superior Advantage | Warrior Chronicles
Sep 29, 2018
100. A Man on a Mission To Eradicate Child Sex Trafficking | Craig "Sawman" Sawer
Sep 25, 2018
099. Increasing Your Self Worth | Warrior Chronicles
Sep 22, 2018
098. Uncommon Valor | Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke
Sep 18, 2018
097. Commitment is The Key To Success | Warrior Chronicles
Sep 15, 2018
096. Beyond The Physical | Chris Fields
Sep 11, 2018
095. Procrastination Will Drown You | Warrior Chronicles w Rafa and Kevo
Sep 07, 2018
094. From Warfighter to Entrepreneur | Patch Baker
Sep 03, 2018
093. Pay Your Dues | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Aug 31, 2018
092. The Will To Survive; Horror on Highway 57 | Victor Avila
Aug 28, 2018
091. Cutting Through The BS | Warrior Chronicles With Rafa conde
Aug 24, 2018
090. Finding Your Course of Action | Johnny Primo
Aug 21, 2018
089. Rise Up a Warrior | Byron Rodgers
Aug 14, 2018
088. Spiritual Warfare in Daily Life | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Aug 12, 2018
087. Pushing Your Limits | John Bartolo
Aug 07, 2018
086. Fear is a Killer | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Aug 04, 2018
085. A Warrior From The Underworld | Robert Almonte
Jul 31, 2018
King of Your Castle | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Jul 27, 2018
083. Fit For Life; The Warrior's Way | Navy SEAL Stew Smith
Jul 24, 2018
082. Detoxifying from A** Holes | Warrior Chronicles
Jul 22, 2018
081. Finding Your Why Through Functional Healing | Dr. Tommy John
Jul 17, 2018
080. The Lost Art of Not Giving a Fu** | Warrior Chronicles 27
Jul 13, 2018
079. Pinnacles of Performance | Navy SEAL Jason Redman
Jul 10, 2018
077. To Hell and Back Part 2 | Jay Dobyns
Jul 03, 2018
078. Destroy The Root of All Evil | Warrior Chronicles 26
Jul 03, 2018
076. Staying Sharp Come Hell or Highwater | Brad Lea
Jun 26, 2018
075. Find Your Why | Warrior Chronicles 25 With Rafa Conde
Jun 23, 2018
074. A Warrior's Boom; The Truth Will Set You Free | Navy SEAL Ray "Cash" Care
Jun 19, 2018
073. Invest in Yourself | Warrior Chronicles 24 With Rafa Conde
Jun 16, 2018
072. The Path To Self Discovery | Navy SEAL Jason Pike
Jun 12, 2018
071. The Art of Winning, Even When You Lose | Warrior Chronicles 23 with Rafa Conde
Jun 10, 2018
070. Man Up and Dominate | Bedros Kuilien
Jun 04, 2018
069. The Will To Live | Warrior Chronicles 22 with Rafa Conde
Jun 01, 2018
068. A Spartan's Way of Life | Joe DeSena
May 29, 2018
067. Dominate The Mind, Dominate The Fight | Warrior Chronicles 21 with Rafa Conde
May 24, 2018
066. No Pain No Gain | Phil Labonte
May 22, 2018
065. Sharpening Your Sword | Warrior Chronicles With Rafa Conde
May 17, 2018
064. Built for the Speed of Life | "The Yeti"
May 15, 2018
063. From an Average Man to a Man of War | Warrior Chronicles 19 Rafa Conde
May 11, 2018
062. The Power of Human Connection | Joshua Coburn
May 08, 2018
061. Man The F*** Up | Warrior Chronicles 18 with Rafa Conde
May 04, 2018
060. Culture Shock; Life Beyond Success | Matt Sapaula
May 01, 2018
059. Take a Leap of Faith | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Apr 27, 2018
058: Forging a Warrior for Battle | Dave Camarillo
Apr 24, 2018
057: Balls of Steel | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Apr 21, 2018
056: Optimum Performance For Life and Combat Arts | Dr. Mark Cheng
Apr 17, 2018
055: Battle Dress For Success | Warrior Chronicles 15 with Rafa Conde
Apr 12, 2018
054. A Warrior's Best Friend | Navy SEAL Mike Ritland
Apr 09, 2018
053: Hack Away The Unessentials | Warrior Chronicles #14 With Rafa Conde
Apr 06, 2018
052: The Way of the Warrior Poet | John Lovell
Mar 31, 2018
051: In the Eye of the Hurricane | Warrior Chronicles with Rafa Conde
Mar 27, 2018
050: Zen Mind, Warrior Spirit | Green Beret Tu Lam
Mar 24, 2018
048: The Modern Day Warrior | Warrior Log #11 with Rafa Conde
Mar 22, 2018
049: Defining Success | Warrior Log #12 with Rafa Conde
Mar 21, 2018
047: Never Quit and Live to Your Full Potential | Nick Koumalatsos
Mar 19, 2018
046: Getting Off The X Warrior Log #10 | Rafa Conde
Mar 15, 2018
045: Full Spectrum Warrior; Finding the Balance Between Peace and War | Navy SEAL Rich Graham
Mar 12, 2018
044: Knowing Fear; Strategies to Win Violent Conflicts | Tony Blauer
Mar 05, 2018
043: Finding Comfort in Discomfort | Warrior Log#9 with Rafa Conde
Feb 28, 2018
042: Forging The Warrior's Mindset | Mike Moore
Feb 26, 2018
041: Become a Hard Target | Warrior Log #8
Feb 21, 2018
040: Violence of Action: Mindset and Skills for Self Rescue | Navy SEAL Clint Emerson
Feb 18, 2018
039: Be a Hero | Warrior Log #7 with Rafa Conde
Feb 16, 2018
038: Transcending Power; A Warrior's Ethos for Success | Wes Whitlock
Feb 11, 2018
037: Being Effective | Warrior Log #6 with Rafa Conde
Feb 07, 2018
036: Warriors Give Back and Inspire Others | Clark Impastato |John Badon
Feb 04, 2018
035: The Power of Consistency | Warrior Log #5 With Rafa Conde
Feb 01, 2018
034: Self Defense as a Way of Life | Travis DiLeo
Jan 27, 2018
033: Strengthen Your Courage | Warrior Log #4
Jan 24, 2018
032: Beauty of a Darker Soul; The Power of Human Connection | Josh Mantz
Jan 19, 2018
031: "Respect" The Dirty Word | Warrior Log #3 with Rafa Conde
Jan 16, 2018
030: Living a Warrior Lifestyle; Live a Life That Embodies the Warrior Spirit | Pat McNamara
Jan 14, 2018
029: Destroy The Wussy Man Syndrome | Warrior Log #2
Jan 10, 2018
028: A Warrior's Skillset; Mindset and Skills for Living an Alpha Lifestyle | Jason Swarr/Ben Tirpak
Jan 07, 2018
027: The Make Up of a Modern Day Warrior | Warrior Log #1
Jan 03, 2018
026: Highlights of 2017 | A Collection of Conversations with Warriors
Dec 31, 2017
025: A Champion's Mindset in the Cage and in Life | Eddie "Truck' Gordon
Dec 23, 2017
024: A Warrior's Dominion over his Mind, Body and Spirit | Navy SEAL Ray "Cash" Care
Dec 17, 2017
023: Gift of Adversity; The Power to Live Life With a Purpose | Marcus Aurelius Anderson
Dec 09, 2017
022: Become an Elite Man by Strengthening Your Masculinity | Justin Stenstrom
Dec 03, 2017
021: Always Battle Ready; Tactics and Gear For Self Protection | Rafa Conde
Nov 26, 2017
020: Eradicate Negativity; Forging Confidence The Warrior's Way | Navy SEAL David Rutherford
Nov 18, 2017
019: Free Your Mind; The Power of Resiliency | Sam Morris
Nov 11, 2017
018: Priority of Life: Tactical Casualty Care During Mass Shootings | Green Beret Don Deyo
Nov 04, 2017
017. Essence of Being a Man: What it Takes To Be a Man Today | Ryan Michler
Oct 29, 2017
016. In Pursuit of Excellence, A Warrior's Approach to Leadership Today | Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson
Oct 22, 2017
015. Leadership For Warriors; Lead From The Front in Business and in Life | Ryan Hawk
Oct 14, 2017
014. Call To Action: Active Shooter Survival From a Warrior's Perspective | Rafa Conde
Oct 07, 2017
013. Overcome Mindset; When Warriors Rise Up To The Challenge | Navy SEAL Jason Redman
Sep 29, 2017
012. To Hell and Back; Lessons From The Underworld | Jay Dobyns
Sep 23, 2017
011. Only The Strong in Body, Mind and Spirit | Greg Amundson
Sep 17, 2017
010. Habits of Warriors in Combat, Business and Life | Navy SEAL Eric Davis
Sep 10, 2017
009. The Will To Live; A Warrior's Path to Finding His Soul | Josh Mantz
Sep 03, 2017
008. Adversity a Gift For The Strong | Marcus Aurelius Anderson
Aug 27, 2017
007. Rite of Passage; Crossing Over into Warriorhood | Frank Miniter
Aug 20, 2017
006. Be Bold and Fight Life Head On | Charlie "Spaniard" Brenneman
Aug 13, 2017
005. A Warrior's Heart Forged Through His Art | Michael Israel
Aug 06, 2017
004. Negotiate Like Your Life Depends on it | Chris Voss
Jul 30, 2017
003. Warrior Spirit in the Heat of Daily Battles | Navy SEAL Thom Shea
Jul 23, 2017
002. Resiliency in the Face of Adversity | Mark Goblowsky
Jul 16, 2017
001. Call To Action: Where it all Began | Rafa Conde
Jul 09, 2017