The Army of Great Men
Episodes
Is Alberta Allowed To Leave Canada? A Constitutional Lawyer Responds
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Wilson returns to break down one of the biggest questions in Canadian politics right now: can Alberta actually leave Canada?This conversation re...
Two Afghanistan Veterans Explain: What Makes A Man?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two Afghanistan veterans sit down with Adam for an honest conversation about masculinity, sacrifice, leadership, brotherhood, and what military servic...
Is Affirmation Replacing Mental Health? With Scott Newgent
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent shooting in British Columbia kickstarted reaction across both the left and the right.Instead of reacting from a side, Adam sits down with Sco...
What Does Equalization Mean For Alberta? - With Tanner Hnidey
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Adam chats with Tanner Hnidey -an independent economist with the Alberta Prosperity Project - for a deep dive into answering the ques...
What Would Actually Happen If Alberta Separated? A Constitutional Lawyer Explains
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Adam invites constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens from the Alberta Prosperity Project to break down what would actual...
Did What We Did During COVID Actually Make Sense? With Blaine Achen
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did we bungle our approach to COVID?In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Blaine Achen, a cardiac anesthesiologist at the University of Alberta, fo...
The Canadian Land Claim Dilemma - Do you Really Own Your Land? With Thomas Isaac
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BC’s bombshell land-title ruling just rewrote the rules.Do you actually own your property—or could Aboriginal title claims take it tomorrow?Nation...
My Dad Was Canada’s Loudest Patriot - with Tim Cherry
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He was (and still is!) without question Canada’s loudest patriot...love him or hate him, everyone knows Don Cherry.Now his son Tim Cherry sits down ...
Can The Law Survive WOKE Judges? With Glenn Blackett
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada’s courts were once blind. Now they’re woke.Calgary civil-rights lawyer Glenn Blackett is personally suing the Law Society of Alberta over f...
Does Canada HATE Conservatives? Episode 36
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Canada now left of the entire U.S.? With 65% voting left-wing—higher than any U.S. party since 1936—Alberta stands alone, red in a sea of blue....
What is the Hoffman Process? How ONE WEEK can change your life! With Helen Valleau - Episode 35
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Hoffman Process? Join Adam as he shares how one angry phone call—cursing out coach Helen Valo—sparked a life-changing week. From being...
Can a Plane Crash Give Your Life Purpose? - With Dave Jonsson - Episode 34
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a plane crash give your life purpose? Join Dave Jonsson as he relives the terrifying moment his plane plummeted at 125 km/h into a mountain valley...
How My Baptism Led to Wrestling With God - Episode 33
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a heart-pounding baptism spark a battle with faith? Join Adam as he shares his raw journey from a life-changing moment in the tub to wrestlin...
Will Alberta Break Up With Canada? Episode 32
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Alberta break free from Canada and spark a national revolution? Join Adam for a fiery discussion with Tanya Clemens and Dr. Dennis Modry as they r...
What Happens In A Psychedelic Therapy Session? With Jill Walsh
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam is joined by Jill Walsh, a therapist specializing in psychedelic therapy for a deep dive into what it means to heal and grow thr...
How Vulnerability Changed My Life, with Chris Barthelme - Episode 30
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, former army ranger turned life coach and friend of the show, Chris Barthelme returns for a second appearance for a revealing and thou...
What I Learned From My Divorce - Episode 29
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam dives deep into the lessons learned from his divorce - the wisdom hard-earned, and the gifts that resulted from it. Despite the ...
The WWII Soldiers You've Never Heard of - With Robert B. O'Connor - Episode 28
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam chats with author Robert B. O'Connor about his historical fiction book involving an elite platoon of WWII soldiers comprise...
How to Build a Football Legacy - With Lorenzo Alexander - Episode 27
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam interviews former NFL player Lorenzo Alexander, exploring his unique journey from a challenging upbringing in Oakland to be...
The Ultimate Question…Fit In or Flock Off? Episode 26
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2025, Adam explores how a short book can be the catalyst for change in your life - by looking at Richard Bach's famous no...
This Is How You Deal With A Narcissist, with Dave Morgan - Episode 25
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At this point at the end of 2024, the word 'narcissist' is one of the most over-used words in the dictionary - but for those who have suffer...
How To Start The (Bills) Mafia - With Del Reid - Episode 24
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be in the mafia? In this episode, Adam finds out exactly that by talking to Del Reid, the founder ...
MAHA From The Inside: RFK Jr's Plan To Make America Healthy Again - With Emma Post - Episode 23
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam chats with the press secretary for the MAHA movement - Emma Post. In this interview, they do a deep dive into the MAHA movement ...
Here's What All Leaders Have In Common - Episode 22
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to know what all leaders have in common? Whether it's a boardroom CEO, the coach of a highschool soccer team or just a frien...
Wondering Why Your Friends And Family Voted for Trump? Here's Why - Episode 21
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why did so many Americans vote for Trump? In this episode, Adam dives into the untold story behind Trump’s appeal, challenging the oversimplified na...
Here's What Really Happens at an Ayahuasca Retreat - Episode 20
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam sits down with Shawn Chester, founder of The Native Guides, an 8-day ayahuasca retreat in Colombia. Together, they share raw and...
My Journey With Ayahuasca, Part 2 - Episode 19
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and eye-opening episode, Adam pulls back the curtain on his life-changing ayahuasca journey. From navigating deep family conflicts to lear...
My Journey With Ayahuasca, Part 1 - Episode 18
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Adam shares his first ever experience with ayahuasca - a deeply personal and transformative journey in the heart of the Columbian jung...
Longship: Cody Lakevold's Mission to Heal Men - Episode 17
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Adam and Cody Lakevold, founder of Longship, as they dive deep into the power of community and healing in this inspiring episode. Cody shares his...
Why We Need Free Speech - Episode 16
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam takes a deep dive into the importance of freedom of speech and the need for open, honest conversations. He reflects on the recen...
The Importance of Being Trustworthy - Episode 15
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is the cornerstone of our lives, shaping personal relationships, politics, and health. In this episode, Adam shares compelling stories and keen ...
Lessons From My Dad - Episode 14
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this touching episode, Adam shares heartfelt stories and reflections about his late father, Al Derges. Through vivid memories of spreading his pare...
How to Win A Spiritual War - Episode 13
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are cracks at the top of society, with bad leadership and corrupt influences seeping into every level of our lives. In this gripping episode, Ad...
How Ayahuasca Saved My Life with David Boyle - Episode 12
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Adam sits down with David Boyle, host of the podcast 'I'm Quitting Alcohol,' to discuss his journey ...
Empowerment Through Pain: Healing and Growth - Episode 11
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Adam as he navigates the high road of self-integrity amidst life's toughest challenges. In this episode, Adam tackles how to gracefully hand...
The Fall of Venezuela - Episode 10
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the dramatic fall of Venezuela and the rise of Hugo Chavez. This in-depth conversation examines the political and economic...
Mentors Matter: Building Bridges for Troubled Youth and Strong Men - Episode 9
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Adam and guest Carl Heath in this compelling episode as they explore the challenges of raising strong men in today's world. Carl shares...
The Courage to Start: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt - Episode 8
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam embarks on an introspective journey into the essence of taking the first step, exploring the fears and challenges that often sta...
The Key to Healthy Hormones with Melissa Ramos - Episode 7
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Adam chats with Melissa Ramos about her transformative health journey and the pivotal role of hormonal health. From a li...
Beyond Retaliation: Finding Power in Forgiveness - Episode 6
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Army of Great Men, Adam shares some personal stories of how the concept of revenge has shaped his growth - and it's not wh...
How Gratitude Can Change Your Life - Episode 5
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Adam Derges unlocks the secret to a fulfilling life: gratitude. With anecdotes and wisdom, Adam shows how gratitude shapes our r...
Why Women Need Men (and Vice Versa) - With Mandy Trapp | Episode 4
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam is joined by meditation teacher Mandy Trapp to discuss the pivotal role of strong men in women's lives and the empowerment ...
Chris Barthelme - Finding Strength And Resilience Beyond The Battlefield - Episode 3
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Army of Great Men, Adam sits down with Chris Barthelme, a former Army Ranger turned life coach, for a profound discus...
How Embracing Pain Can Lead to Transformative Growth - Episode 2
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of The Army of Great Men, Adam dives deep into the transformative power of pain. With raw honesty, Adam shares his personal batt...
The Army of Great Men Episode 1 - Adam's Story
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'The Army of Great Men,' a podcast dedicated to exploring the depths of modern masculinity and personal growth. Hosted by Adam De...