Combat veteran and world-record disabled powerlifter Derick Carver joins Roger Mathews and Frankie Edgar for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet.
Derrick shares the story of why he joined the military after 9/11, how growing up without strong role models shaped his life, and the lessons he learned serving in Afghanistan. From overcoming failure to finding purpose, he explains why "choosing your hard" changed everything.
The conversation dives into masculinity, fatherhood, discipline, physical fitness, military service, patriotism, and what it really means to be an American. Derrick also gives his perspective on Bryce Mitchell's comments about "politician's wars," discusses following orders in the military, the COVID vaccine mandate, and where he believes the line should be drawn between duty and personal conviction.
Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is packed with honest opinions, personal stories, and meaningful discussion about service, sacrifice, freedom, and the challenges facing modern society.
Topics Covered:
Derick Carver's Afghanistan deployment
Why did he join the military after 9/11
Life after combat and powerlifting
The "Choose Your Hard" mindset
Fatherhood and raising strong children
Masculinity in modern America
Bryce Mitchell's comments on war
Military life and following orders
COVID vaccine mandates in the military
Patriotism, freedom, and American values
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0:00:00 Trailer
0:03:12 Disclaimer
0:03:25 Carnivor
0:04:31 Meeting Derick & the Road Trip Days
0:10:27 How He Got Into the Military
0:19:47 The Three F's Every Man Needs
0:21:45 Bryce Mitchell & Fighting a Politician's War
0:28:06 Looking to the Government to Save You
0:38:18 Gaza, War & Civilian Casualties
0:46:18 Israel, Europe & Cultural Warfare
0:53:29 Why He's a Christian Nationalist
0:56:17 Tucker, Putin & Russia
0:59:25 Borders & Who Actually Assimilates
1:09:04 The Day He Got Hit
1:10:41 75 Meters From Opening a School
1:13:50 Hammering a Titanium Rod Into His Femur
1:21:56 Doing It All Again
1:27:02 The Ex-Wife Got Married & Co-Parenting
1:34:16 Millennial Dads Are Saving the World
1:35:42 The Feminism Breakdown
1:46:29 Wisdom From a Dying Kid
1:47:56 The Quadruple Amputee Who Did a Bodybuilding Show
1:52:31 Dustin Poirier's Plane Incident
1:54:23 When Your Whole Identity Gets Ripped Away
1:58:19 The COVID Reckoning
2:06:33 War With China Is Already Here
2:13:58 Defund the Universities
2:18:52 Wrapping It Up
