Barbarian Banter
Barbarian Banter is hosted by Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHass. The show covers topics including history, mythology, and philosophy. Episodes feature discussions and banter about these subjects and related ideas. It is an English-language podcast produced for a US audience.
Episodes
How To Live Without Asking Permission | With Harry Miller & Cooper O'Hearn
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Follow Harry: YouTube: @h_miller76 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h_miller76/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@h_miller76X: https://x.com/h_miller76Substack: https://hsmiller76.substack.com/Follow Cooper: YouTube: @ScenesofNewYork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooper_ohearn/-How much of the life you want is actua
Sun and Steel: Yukio Mishima’s Philosophy of Death
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Follow Patrick: Patricks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Promethean-Dreams-Patrick-Saltykov/dp/1957583223YouTube: @thewarriorphilosopher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorphilosophers/X: https://x.com/TWarPhilosopher-What does it mean to live as though death is not merely an ending, but a measure of life itself? In
Sun and Steel: Yukio Mishima's Philosophy of the Body
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-In Sun and Steel, Yukio Mishima wrestles with the limits of language, the reality of the body, and the gap between imagining a heroic life and actually living one. Can words ever reach the same truth as physical action? Why does tragedy seem to reveal something that ordinary life conceals? And what happens when strength, beauty
Modern War Bands, Conquistadors, Evola & More
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Welcome to the 3rd ever Barbarian Banter Live program. In this live Q&A, the discussion moves from our Kyrgyzstan expedition and modern equivalents of the ancient war band into conquistadors, Julius Evola, male competition, American mythology, Hinduism, physiognomy, architecture, celebrity culture, meditation, and everythin
Surviving the Eurasian Steppe
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-What happens when you leave behind comfort, routine, reliable shelter, and the ability to simply quit? After nine days riding horseback through remote Kyrgyzstan, enduring cold, rain, exhaustion, dangerous terrain, injury, and plans that constantly fell apart, we came home asking a bigger question: do modern men still need genu
An Intro to Mysticism | With Broken Ruune
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Follow Broken Ruune: YouTube: @BrokenRuune Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorphilosophers/X: https://x.com/TWarPhilosopher-What if the modern secular worldview is capable of explaining how things work, but increasingly incapable of explaining why life is worth enduring? What happens when suffering, mystical exper
How to Survive the Kali Yuga | With Patrick Saltykov
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Follow Patrick: Patricks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Promethean-Dreams-Patrick-Saltykov/dp/1957583223YouTube: @thewarriorphilosopher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorphilosophers/X: https://x.com/TWarPhilosopher-What happens when civilization becomes comfortable enough to forget the virtues that built it? Are p
The Modern Odyssey: How to Actually Live | With Jett Franzen & Sherpa Pat
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.com-Follow Pat:YouTube: @Musclemindmile Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/musclemindmile/?hl=enFollow Jett: YouTube: @Jett.franzen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jettfranzen/?hl=en-What does it actually mean to build a life when there is no obvious blueprint to follow? In an age of algorithms, endless optimization, pass
The Fall of Numenor & the True Inheritors of Rome
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.comSouthBrah is a content creator and student of the humanities whose work explores history, mythology, literature, regional identity, and the civilizational inheritance of the West. In this conversation, Tolkien’s legendarium becomes the starting point for a wider discussion about Rome, America, the frontier spirit, empire, herita
Hyperborea: The Lost Origin of Civilization | With Disco Orpheus
SEA PEOPLES SUMMER MERCH: https://barbarian-banter-shop.fourthwall.comFollow Orpheus:Shop Aquari: https://aquari.store/YouTube: @discoorpheus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disco_orpheus/?hl=enX: https://x.com/DiscoOrpheusWhat is Hyperborea?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cR-xzCVQJQ&t=1246sDisco Orpheus is a writer, creator, entrepreneur, mystic, and founder of the jewelry brand Aqu
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Not What You Think
Tolos Barefoot Shoes | Code: BARBARIAN for 10% off: https://weartolos.com/?ref=Barbarian In this Episode we examine Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with Homer scholar C.B. Robertson, asking whether the film’s historical inaccuracies, altered characterization, DEI casting, simplified dialogue, and rejection of Bronze Age aesthetics were failures—or deliberate artistic choices. We compare Nolan’s ad
The Videos Everyone Misunderstood | Ep. 25
Short-form content is a double-edged sword. The very thing that makes a 60-second video compelling is often the same thing that causes thousands of people to misunderstand it. In this episode, we revisit two of our most controversial videos—not to defend them, but to explore the deeper ideas that never fit into the original uploads. From Dane's infamous Brutalist Architecture April Fool's
Re-Enchanting the Modern World | Livestream Q&A
Barbarian Banter Episode 24.In this Q&A livestream, we answer questions from the audience on faith, mythology, ghosts, chronic pain, prayer, dreams, beauty, training, diet, martial arts, Shakespeare, Tolkien, the old gods, and what it means to make life mythic in the modern world. What begins as a loose audience hangout turns into a wide-ranging conversation about re-enchanting ordinary life:
The Books That Built Civilization | ft. Thoughts of Dante
Tolos Barefoot Shoes | Code: BARBARIAN for 10% off: https://weartolos.com/?ref=Barbarian Follow Dante:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsofdanteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsofdante/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsofdante In this episode, we sit down with Dante, the creator behind Thoughts of Dante, for a conversation on literature, philosophy, mythology, theology, ar
Why Everyone Wants To Be Deep | Episode 22 ft. Jett Franzen
Tolos Barefoot Shoes | Code: BARBARIAN for 10% off: https://weartolos.com/?ref=Barbarian Follow Jett:YouTube: @Jett.franzen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jettfranzen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jettfranzen?lang=enPodcast: https://tr.ee/UIMTEtuQeCBarbarian Banter Episode 22 with Jett Franzen.In this episode, we sit down with Jett Franzen for a conversation on internet philosophy, aut
The Death of Nuance | Episode 22 ft. Andrew Briggs
Tolos Barefoot Shoes | Code: BARBARIAN for 10% off: https://weartolos.com/?ref=Barbarian Follow Andrew:YouTube: @RealAndrewBriggs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actualandrewbriggs/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @RealAndrewBriggs X: https://x.com/theandrewbriggsIn this episode, we sit down with Andrew Briggs, a writer, commentator, creator, former fitness coach, and professiona
Cryptids, Folklore, and Dark History | ft. Layla Cullen
Follow Layla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layla.s.cullen/?hl=enIn this episode, we sit down with Layla Cullen, an amateur historian, mythology enthusiast, and storyteller drawn to the darker, stranger, and more supernatural corners of history. As our first female guest on Barbarian Banter, Layla brings a new perspective to many of the themes we return to often: heroism, masculinity, folklo
The Philosophy of Bodybuilding | Ft. Greylen Moon
Follow Greylen:Apply for Coaching: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1naG7epFS9E3P2rdWmxcWTSf4mFx1lktYP6OFGx97QB8/viewform?edit_requested=trueYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gr3yrillaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gr3yrillaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gr3yrillaIn this episode, we sit down with bodybuilder, fitness coach, and philosophical content creator Greylen Moon for a conversation on
How To Actually Save The West | Ft. WompTomp
Follow Chris: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WompTompTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notwomptompInstagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womp_tomp/X: https://x.com/womp_tompIn this episode, we sit down with WompTomp for a wide-ranging conversation on modernity, comedy, philosophy, Christianity, politics, music, aesthetics, and the spiritual crisis underneath contemporary culture. WompTom
Why Looksmaxxing Will Never Be Enough | Ft. Hexumlite
Follow Hexumlite:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @hexumlitee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hexumlite/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @hexumlitee Other Links: https://linktr.ee/hexumlite?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c1055a99-c5b9-4839-8d6a-c9de8807cf73In this episode, we explore the modern world of looksmaxxing, the blackpill, male self-improvement, social anxiety, dat
Sea Peoples Summer
Sea Peoples Summer is upon us.In this episode of Barbarian Banter, we discuss the mysterious raiders and displaced warriors who emerged during the Bronze Age Collapse and terrorized the eastern Mediterranean. We discuss why the Sea Peoples should not be understood simply as villains who destroyed civilization, but as part of a wider Mediterranean crisis involving famine, piracy, earthquakes, colla
The Return of the Renaissance Man | Episode 15 with Zach Schenken
Follow Zach:Website: https://www.thevitruvian.co/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zachschenkenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschenken/X: https://x.com/zachschenkenSubstack: https://substack.com/@zachschenkenIn Episode 15 of Barbarian Banter we sit down with Zach Schenken for a discussion on personal excellence, the Renaissance man ideal, mythologizing your life, masculinity, spiritualit
Discussing the Hoplite Experiment | Episode 14
In episode 14 we discuss and breakdown the recent Hoplite Experiment conducted by Sur Le Champ in August of 2025 "to test and observe the dynamics of flight and pursuit during the rout of a hoplite formation in ancient Greece." They observed how hoplite formations moved, broke, collided, and pursued fleeing enemies, with emphasis on fear, cohesion, shock, and casualty patterns.We also di
Ancient Myths, Modern Wars, & Moon Landings | Episode 13 (LIVE Q&A)
Barbarian Banter Episode 13 is our first live Q&A episode, covering audience questions on language learning, moon landing skepticism, historical feasts, mustaches, Inca research, sunning, Scythians, the Huns, Cimmerians, Christianity, paganism, and modern warfare.We also discuss future podcast guests, the Reconquista, Evola, HEMA, historical crafts, ancient Greek mythology, Assassin’s Creed, S
Solar Idealism & The Practicality of Myth | Episode 12 ft. C.B. Robertson
Follow C.B: Website: https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/robertsonchr/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandphilosophy/Order of Fire: https://orderoffire.com/ Books: - https://a.co/d/089VCKTA- https://a.co/d/07UCuPZT- https://a.co/d/0iL3VlvB- https://a.co/d/0jh2f3U7PH2T3R: - https://a.co/d/04YMjED9- https://a.co/d/07M4Qdir- https://a.co/d/05QTj
Reacting to 10 Debates in Ancient History | Episode 11
Original World of Antiquity video: https://youtu.be/DrJ6OGMZ3NQ?si=H8rShD0wmZHXlBZqIn Episode 11 of Barbarian Banter, Jonas and Dane react to and discuss "10 Fierce Debates Rocking Ancient History" by the YouTube channel @WorldofAntiquity covering major academic debates in ancient history and archaeology. The episode begins with a breakdown of current disputes surrounding ancient Egy
Paganism, Christianity, and the Shared Language of Nature | Episode 10
In Episode 10 of Barbarian Banter, Jonas and Dane discuss spirituality as it appears in nature rather than only through formal doctrine. The conversation begins with the symbolic and practical importance of the sun, including solar worship in ancient religions, the sun as a life-giving force, and the connection between light, order, and divine structure. They explore parallels between Helios, Apol
Fashion as a Function of Tradition | Episode 9 ft. Ethan Lorin
Follow Ethan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan.lorin/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanlorin Proper Cloth: https://propercloth.com/shop/ethanlorin?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=ethan.lorin&cvg_source=influencer&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn3p8WIIhj3xGxylAD7h-IvJ665_Tqm7iTCzpNzUQpUhGr7LFZZgYZZsxlPd4_aem_WQoEuTmHxI
A Tale of Two Goths
In this episode of Barbarian Banter, we return to our barbarian roots with two brutal and unforgettable Gothic war stories.Jonas begins with the rise of Fritigern and the Gothic migration into Roman territory, tracing the collapse of Gothic unity under pressure from the Huns, the Christian-pagan divide between Fritigern and Athanaric, the Roman betrayal at Marcianopolis, and the long buildup to th
Creating Reality & Raising Vitality | Episode 7 ft. Sol Brah
Follow Sol Brah:Sol Department: https://soldept.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iFhd5sn38u_gzlUucTr6QInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solbrah/X:https://x.com/SolBrahThe Sol Way (book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV5MDGPC?ref_=cm_sw_r_tw_ud_dp_TWB1NWN4A6P96RHXD7R6_1In Episode 7 of Barbarian Banter, Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHass sit down with author, entrepreneur, and digital
On Heromaxxing | Episode 6 Feat. Sherpa Pat
Follow Pat:Coaching: https://www.musclemindmile.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherpaPat-z2iInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclemindmile/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@musclemindmileX:In Episode 6 of Barbarian Banter, we sit down with hybrid athlete and creator Patrick Donnelly (aka Sherpa Pat) for a deep conversation on heromaxxing, endurance, discipline, philosophy, and what it mea
Looksmaxxing and the Birth of Philosophy | Episode 5: Feat. Jack Gordon
In Episode 5 of Barbarian Banter, Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHaas are joined by Jack Gordon for a wide-ranging discussion on looksmaxxing, masculinity, philosophy, spirituality, and the crisis of modern culture.The episode begins with Jack sharing how he first discovered philosophy through politics and cultural commentary, which leads into a deeper conversation about the philosophical foundations
Understanding the Medieval Mind | Feat. Medieval Mindset
Support us on Patreon! : https://www.patreon.com/cw/BarbarianBanter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubscribe to Medieval Mindset: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MDVL_mindsetPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MedievalMindsetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medieval_mindsetTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capstoneoxyop
Atlantis, The Lost Tribes, & The Importance of Myth | Episode 3 ft. Harry Miller
Support us on Patreon! -- https://patreon.com/BarbarianBanter?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow Harry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h_miller76/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@h_miller76YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @Harry_Miller76 Substack: https://hsmiller76.substack.com/X: https://x.com/h_miller76In Epi
Medieval Knight Vs. Roman Legionaries
The Scythian Origins of King Arthur
In the first episode of Barbarian Banter, Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHaas follow a fascinating historical thread: how steppe culture, Roman military standards, and Sarmatian heavy cavalry might connect to the legend of King Arthur.We break down the Draco Standard (the dragon banner used by Dacians, Sarmatians and later Roman units), why dragon symbolism spreads across Britain, and how the post-Ro
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