Comments on: The Art of Manliness Podcast Episode #30: A Fighter’s Heart & Mind with Sam Sheridan

By: Edwin Zuniga

Edwin Zuniga — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:39:25 +0000

Only comment I have about the podcast is that the volume levels could be a little bit louder. Otherwise, great listening. Thanks!

By: LVT

LVT — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:42:51 +0000

Really interesting podcast. What he talks about is pretty true in life.

By: Robert R

Robert R — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:58:53 +0000

I was an amatuer boxer and i can really relate to what Sam is saying. i know how much fighting has taught me about life and im glad someone can put it into words. too bad i cant afford the book right now

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:33:02 +0000

@Matthew A–
I wouldn’t say (having read both books) that they “advocate” for either of these sports. The description in the book was simply a description of the two and the motivations and thoughts of the people involved, while withholding judgment. While I personally find both reprehensible, I didn’t have a problem with the way the material was presented. It’s somewhat graphic (as is the rest of the book), but not glorifying, imho.

By: Bearded Warrior

Bearded Warrior — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:18:13 +0000

I liked his point about learning who you are through fighting. Just like Tyler Durden said, “how much can you possibly know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?”

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:25:30 +0000

Interesting interview, and intriguing book.

By: Paul Hilchey-Chandler

Paul Hilchey-Chandler — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:56:54 +0000

Very interesting perspective on professional fighting. Certainly opened my eyes to the duality of the fighter mentality.

By: Mohammed Al-Busaidi

Mohammed Al-Busaidi — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:26:30 +0000

I can completely relate to the point he makes about fighting being a protection of free will. I’ve never been in a fight in my life, and I’m somewhat non-confrontational, but I think if my free will is ever compromised due to another’s arrogance, the non-confrontational value that I’m proud of will take a back seat to the instinct of winning a fight or imposing damage to the opponent.

Ofcourse, I’m only speculating here. Perhaps the book could shed better insight on this.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:57:36 +0000

Just found the site. Great stuff guys! Thanks for great content to enjoy.

By: Derek Bonta

Derek Bonta — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:50:21 +0000

Mr. Sheridan has certainly led a strenuous life thus far – good on em.
As an aspiring writer I have always been amazed at how great authors also seem to live exciting and heroic lives. I have read nothing from Sam yet so I’m not sure if that applies, can’t wait to though, sounds pretty cool.

“I have just been shot, but it takes more
than that to kill a bull moose!” – Theodore Roosevelt