Barbarian Banter

Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHass

Your new favorite show hosted by Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHass discussing topics history, mythology, philosophy and all much more

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Return of the Renaissance Man | Episode 15 with Zach Schenken

    Follow Zach: Website: https://www.thevitruvian.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zachschenken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschenken/ X: https://x.com/zachschenken Substack: https://substack.com/@zachschenken In 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, spirituality, time travel, truth, and building a meaningful life in a disenchanted age. We discuss Zach’s philosophy behind “Be the Renaissance,” the importance of male friendship, rites of passage, competence, family, and creating culture from the individual outward. The conversation also covers romanticizing everyday life, synchronicity, birds as omens, Hyperion, time travel, AI, reality, Christ, Nietzsche, the Western canon, materialism, historical uncertainty, physical vitality, and the role of family support in building future generations. Jonas’ Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilker X: https://x.com/jonaskilker Jonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism  Website: https://jonaskilker.com/ Danes Links:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13 X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20  Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhass Dane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-construction Timestamps: 00:15 – Introducing Zach Schenken03:21 – Be The Renaissance07:40 – Heroism And Selfhood12:50 – Men In Formation18:15 – Family And Generational Decline25:18 – Mythologizing Your Life28:47 – Romanticizing The Present35:01 – Birds, Omens, Synchronicity48:55 – Hyperion And Time58:30 – Truth Is Nearby01:22:42 – God, History, And Materialism01:33:31 – Questions And Life Advice01:47:53 – Christ, Nietzsche, And Philosophy02:00:45 – Advice To Your Younger Self02:05:56 – Zach’s Name And Purpose

    2h 7m

  2. 3 MAY

    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 discuss the limits of reenactment-based military history, including armor, endurance, skirmishers, cavalry, psychology, and the difficulty of recreating real fear of death. The episode then moves into questions on modern war, chivalry, Bronze Age Europe, Roman gladiators, Greek myth, and our personal Heroes. Timestamps: 00:15 – Hoplite Warfare Experiment03:36 – Recreating Greek Phalanx Combat05:12 – Orthodox And Heretical Views08:33 – Methodology And Battle Setup12:30 – First Formation Clash15:12 – Problems With Formation19:32 – Shock Zones Explained23:43 – The Free Hunt27:37 – Casualties And Routing30:14 – Fear, Speed, And Endurance32:37 – Limitations Of The Experiment39:37 – Religion And Battlefield Courage01:09:13 – Modern War And Chivalry01:21:27 – Bronze Age Europe01:29:10 – Greek Myth And our own personal Heroes Jonas’ Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilker X: https://x.com/jonaskilker Jonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism  Website: https://jonaskilker.com/ Danes Links:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13 X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20  Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhass Dane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-construction

    1hr 42min

  3. 29 APR

    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, Skyrim, For Honor, and the practical challenges of live streaming as two technologically challenged barbarians. Timestamps 00:00 – Technical Issues and Setup03:19 – Language Learning and Portuguese06:59 – Moon Landing Debate09:38 – Historical Dinner Guests13:17 – Mustaches and Inca Research16:46 – Hair, Sacrifice, and Sunlight23:02 – Scythians and Robert Sepehr28:01 – Future Guests and Podcast Plans32:11 – Reconquista Research and Pelagius35:54 – Evola and Meeting in Person38:15 – Boxing, Wrestling, and Fighting48:15 – Statues, Cimmerians, and Religion55:08 – Huns, Looks, and Modern Weapons01:02:18 – Ancient History and Time Travel01:11:51 – HEMA, Chairs, and Crafts01:30:11 – Games, Skyrim, and Assassin’s Creed01:47:07 – Swords, Dragons, and Greek Myths Jonas' Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilker X: https://x.com/jonaskilker Jonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism  Website: https://jonaskilker.com/ Danes Links:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13 X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20  Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhass Dane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-construction

    2h 3m

  4. 19 APR

    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/featured Instagram: 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/0jh2f3U7 PH2T3R: - https://a.co/d/04YMjED9 - https://a.co/d/07M4Qdir - https://a.co/d/05QTjE1g In this episode of Barbarian Banter, we sit down with Caffeine and Philosophy to explore solar idealism, myth, religion, and the philosophical foundations of meaning. We begin by examining the symbolic and metaphysical importance of the sun as a representation of order, intelligibility, and life, and expand into how ancient traditions understood divinity through nature rather than abstraction. We trace recurring solar patterns across cultures and discuss how these connect to natural law, hierarchy, and the structure of reality itself. From there, we move into a broader discussion of religion and philosophy, including the relationship between paganism and Christianity, the role of institutions in shaping belief, and the tension between lived spiritual experience and formal doctrine. We discuss myth as something to be enacted rather than merely believed, and we explore the limits of language in expressing truth, along with the divide between art and rational inquiry. Drawing on thinkers like Plato and Heidegger, we also examine authenticity, nihilism, the modern loss of meaning, and how we can orient ourselves within a fragmented cultural landscape. Jonas' Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JonasKilkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilkerX: https://x.com/jonaskilkerJonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism Website: https://jonaskilker.com/Danes Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20 Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhassDane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-constructionTIMESTAMPS: 00:01:01 – Defining Solar Idealism 00:05:14 – Religion, institutions, and corruption 00:09:56 – Myth as lived truth vs belief 00:13:48 – Truth, contradiction, and pluralism 00:17:41 – Duality and human experience 00:19:17 – Aletheia and unconcealment of truth 00:21:50 – Limits of language and expression 00:28:19 – Art vs philosophy and meaning 00:30:00 – Philosophy through storytelling 00:32:34 – Heidegger on Authenticity & Being-in-the-world 00:55:12 – Objective Truth in Solar Idealism 01:03:27 – The Importance of Homer 01:06:27 – Iliad as Heroic Ideal Vs Odyssey as Ideal of Man 01:17:13– The Influence of language on cultures 01:34:06 – The evolution of symbolic language 01:40:20 - Esotericism vs Bullshit 01:42:32 - Is there an age barrier to certain philosophies? 01:52:15 - Has modern religion ruined ancient religion? 02:07:53 – What is the future philosophy of the Western Man? 02:30:00 – Where to find more of C.B. Robertson

    2h 14m

  5. 12 APR

    Reacting to 10 Debates in Ancient History | Episode 11

    Original World of Antiquity video: https://youtu.be/DrJ6OGMZ3NQ?si=H8rShD0wmZHXlBZq In 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 Egyptian genetics and identity, including the interpretation of new genome evidence, the limits of small ancient DNA samples, and the broader problem of projecting modern racial categories onto ancient populations. From there, the conversation moves through a wide range of historical controversies: the repatriation of artifacts and who should own the material remains of the ancient world, competing theories about the Proto-Indo-European homeland and the relationship between genetics and language, and the growing role of AI in translating ancient texts and reconstructing fragmentary inscriptions. Jonas and Dane also discuss the possibility of large-scale urban civilization in the ancient Amazon, debates over Celtic identity and whether “Celtic” represents a meaningful ancient category or a later umbrella label, and tensions in the study of classics over Eurocentrism, language training, and how ancient history should be taught. Later in the episode, they respond to questions from the audience on topics including “surfing the Kali Yuga,” Mouse Utopia and civilizational decline, Lord of the Rings archetypes, esotericism versus nonsense, favorite Assassin’s Creed games, historical legacy, cars, music, and long-term goals. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on evidence, interpretation, myth, identity, and how to think clearly about history without flattening its complexity.Jonas' Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JonasKilkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilkerX: https://x.com/jonaskilkerJonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism Website: https://jonaskilker.com/Danes Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20 Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhassDane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-constructionTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:15 – Intro and episode setup 00:03:09 – Reacting to World of Antiquity 00:03:47 – Egyptian genetics and race debate 00:14:57 – Who should own antiquities? 00:26:10 – Proto-Indo-European homeland theories 00:39:02 – AI and ancient text translation 00:51:03 – Ancient Amazon cities debate 00:59:19 – Celtic identity and ethnogenesis 01:12:45 – Early writing in South India 01:16:53 – Is classics too Eurocentric? 01:29:03 – Petra tomb controversy 01:34:56 – Dead Sea Scrolls redating 01:41:26 – Q&A 01:42:11 – Surfing the Kali Yuga 01:50:51 – Mouse Utopia and civilizational collapse 02:00:28 – Lord of the Rings archetypes 02:03:20 – Esotericism versus bullshit 02:08:24 – Cars, music, and personal taste 02:16:56 – Legacy, ambition, and future plans

    2h 33m

  6. 5 APR

    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, Apollo, Christ, and other solar figures, along with broader questions about natural law, perennial truth, and the way ancient civilizations understood divinity through the physical world. The episode then moves into a deeper discussion of paganism and C hristianity including the spread of Christianity in Europe, the relationship between doctrine and spiritual practice, the role of Rome in shaping Christianity, and the extent to which Christian mythology continues older Indo-European and pagan themes. Jonas and Dane also discuss conversion, martyrdom, conquest, morality, nihilism, and the modern loss of meaning, along with the difference between abstract theology and lived spiritual experience. Later in the episode, they answer audience questions on the Christ myth controversy and C.S. Lewis’s response to it, supernatural experiences, the role of storytelling in history, the transformation of sexual energy into productive action, masculinity and discipline, hair and symbolic value, book recommendations, and what kind of legacy a person should try to leave behind. Jonas' Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilker X: https://x.com/jonaskilker Jonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism  Website: https://jonaskilker.com/ Danes Links:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13 X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20  Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhass Dane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-construction TIMESTAMPS 00:00:15 – Introduction and episode setup 00:00:58 – Solar symbolism and spirituality in nature 00:04:06 – Sun worship, natural law, and divine order 00:08:48 – Incan religion, Christ, and solar figures 00:11:56 – Pagan traditions, shared myths, and Hyperborean ideas 00:14:33 – Chosen peoples, Christianity, and religious continuity 00:18:53 – Europe, doctrine, and the spread of Christianity 00:23:43 – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and prophetic fulfillment 00:29:34 – Rome, geography, and the expansion of religion 00:31:54 – Environmental influence on religion and mythology 00:35:19 – Paganism, Christianity, and modern spiritual confusion 00:41:29 – Conquest, compassion, and Christian morality 00:44:16 – Nihilism, self-hatred, and the modern religious vacuum 00:47:36 – Martyrdom, victory, and warrior spirituality 00:52:15 – Saints, angels, gods, and recurring mythic patterns 00:58:14 – Nature as worship and spiritual practice 01:11:56 – Audience Q&A begins 01:14:33 – Christ myth movement and C.S. Lewis’s answer 01:16:48 – Supernatural experiences and personal encounters 01:28:24 – Cars, lifestyle, and identity 01:31:11 – History, exaggeration, and narrative truth 01:37:31 – Sexual energy, discipline, and productive action 01:45:05 – Hair care and symbolic presentation 01:47:28 – Modern masculinity and action 01:49:00 – Legacy, ambition, and historical goals 01:50:17 – Book recommendations and closing thoughts

    1hr 53min

  7. 29 MAR

    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_WQoEuTmHxI5Gjl9PJkHMlQ In this episode, we are joined by Ethan Lorin to discuss the relationship between fashion, identity, and history. The conversation examines how personal style develops through environment, subculture, and function, and how many modern aesthetics originate from deeper historical and practical roots. We cover the influence of skate and punk culture, regional identity, and workwear traditions, along with the historical foundations of styles such as Chicano fashion. The discussion also explores how cultural continuity shapes clothing, why imitation often replaces understanding, and how style functions as both a social signal and a reflection of personal standards. The episode expands into content creation, including the challenge of simplifying complex historical topics for modern audiences, the differences between long-form and short-form media, and how creators balance accessibility with accuracy. We also touch on historical storytelling in film, overlooked periods that deserve more attention, and broader philosophical questions about aesthetics, masculinity, and intentional self-presentation. Jonas' Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JonasKilkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilkerX: https://x.com/jonaskilkerJonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism Website: https://jonaskilker.com/Danes Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20 Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhassDane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-constructionTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro and Ethan’s background 03:58 – Utah, skate culture, and place shaping style 06:59 – Chicano style and cultural lineage 08:28 – Making history content 12:12 – Vintage style and imitation vs understanding 16:05 – Clothing as function and mindset 22:11 – Long-form vs short-form content 31:57 – Audience building and content strategy 35:08 – Politics and audience dynamics 52:55 – Historical films and authenticity 01:05:48 – Dream history series and the Goths 01:24:31 – Underrated historical stories 01:44:29 – WWII style and military fashion 01:51:40 – Q&A 02:02:27 – How history will view us

    2h 12m

  8. 22 MAR

    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 the Battle of Adrianople. He breaks down why Adrianople was one of the most decisive barbarian victories in history and why Fritigern deserves far more recognition as one of the great Gothic leaders. Dane then picks up the story in Ostrogothic Italy with the Gothic resurgence under Totila, leading into the Battle of Faventia and the legendary duel between the Gothic champion Valaris and the Roman commander Artabazes. From single combat and battlefield honor to Totila’s stirring final speech about blood, freedom, and nationhood, this episode explores two powerful Gothic moments that show the barbarian world at its most heroic, violent, and mythic. Along the way, we discuss the Gothic origins in southern Sweden, the Greuthungi-Tervingi divide, the Roman use of barbarian auxiliaries, the Christianization of the Goths, the fatalism of Germanic warrior culture, the Gothic kingdom in Italy, Belisarius, Theoderic the Great, and the deeper relationship between pagan inheritance and Christian Europe. Jonas' Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JonasKilkerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonaskilker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonaskilker/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonaskilkerX: https://x.com/jonaskilkerJonas’ Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/mythic-vitalism Website: https://jonaskilker.com/Danes Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatdane269Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_great_dane469/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreatdane13X: https://x.com/thegreatdane269?s=20 Substack: https://substack.com/@danemillerhassDane’s Merch: https://constantinegraphicsco.com/collections/under-constructionTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Gothic origins, the Huns, and the rise of Fritigern 07:20 – The Goths enter Roman territory under Valens 11:05 – Fritigern’s revolt and the road to Adrianople 16:20 – The Battle of Adrianople and Gothic victory over Rome 18:54 – Aftermath: Theodosius, Gothic settlement, and the road to the Ostrogoths 20:42 – Totila, Belisarius, and the Gothic Wars in Italy 26:08 – Valaris challenges the Romans to single combat 29:45 – The duel between Valaris and Artabazes 31:47 – Gothic victory at Faventia and Totila’s resurgence 35:27 – Totila’s speech and the Gothic struggle for Italy 40:06 – Swedish fatalism, Christianity, and Gothic warrior ethos 45:17 – Q&A begins 46:08 – Survive the Jive guest discussion 48:13 – Where to start with history and philosophy 53:04 – Modern distraction vs self-reflection 58:27 – Hollywood’s portrayal of medieval life 59:27 – Historical figures with the most aura 01:01:23 – Favorite myths and European mythology 01:09:21 – Thoughts on Herodotus 01:13:21 – Favorite lifts in the gym 01:15:18 – Was Alexander the Great bisexual? 01:23:12 – Current books and interests01:39:36 – Closing thoughts and outro

    1hr 42min
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Your new favorite show hosted by Jonas Kilker and Dane MillerHass discussing topics history, mythology, philosophy and all much more

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