Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast

Dark Sabre Productions
  • 4.0 (4)
  • Documentary
  • Weekly Series

Over the course of my life, I have had a plethora of experiences. Some good, and some bad. I have traveled around the country, worked the land, served in our nation's military, and always believed in giving back to the communities we live in. Throughout the past few decades of my life, I've discovered one common factor: We all have a story to tell. All of us have experienced love, loss, success, and failure. I've made it my passion and my mission to find these amazing people. I'm going to tell their stories, embrace the positive impacts they are making in the world around them, and learn as much as I can in the process. My hope is that you and I can collectively formulate a greater understanding of the human race, and thus we can better understand ourselves. I will be on this endless journey; seeking people out to tell their stories that will inspire you.

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  1. Episode 1

    Adam DeRito For Congress | Colorado's 8th District

    Adam DeRito has worn many uniforms in service to others. He has served as an Army Reserve officer, an intelligence analyst deployed to the Middle East, a firefighter and first responder, an oil and gas professional working to protect America's energy security, a Colorado farmer who understands the struggles facing rural families, and a substitute Catholic school teacher dedicated to forming the next generation of young Americans. Every chapter of Adam's life has been shaped by responsibility and fortified by resilience. Colorado's 8th District is facing real challenges. Energy uncertainty, pressure on local farms, rising costs, overloaded roads, veterans who cannot access care, and a political class that has forgotten who they work for. Adam is stepping forward to restore accountability, revive our local economy, support our agricultural communities, defend our energy workers, and stand firmly with the families who call District 8 home. With an introduction from Aaron Love, one of America's most respected Pararescuemen, this campaign launch is a call to action for all who believe in service, truth, and courage. Together we can save Colorado's 8th District and build a future worthy of the people who live here. Join Team DeRito and be part of a movement grounded in service to solutions. Learn More: www.deritoforcongress.com Follow the Campaign: X: @DeRito4Congress Instagram: @DeRitoForCongress Facebook: DeRito For Congress #TeamDeRito #CO08 #VeteransForDeRito #EnergyStrong #FarmersForDeRito #ServiceToSolutions #DeRitoForCongress

    24 min

  2. Episode 2

    Episode 74: Blake Jones

    Blake Jones, a Catholic student and leader in Turning Point USA at Colorado State University, experienced hostile reactions while writing Bible verses with chalk on a public plaza during a campus protest. He says he was harassed and spat on by another student amid ideological clashes. This episode unpacks faith, free speech, ideological conflict on campus, and what this moment says about modern college culture.

    1h 5m

  3. Episode 3

    Episode 75: "AG" CEO of Toehold

    Rugged individualism is not a slogan. It is a responsibility. This episode exemplifies what real American leadership and innovation actually look like. In Episode 75, I sit down with AG, CEO of Toehold, to talk about building from nothing, leading through uncertainty, and taking ownership when the stakes are real. This conversation is about the kind of leadership that does not wait for permission, does not hide behind excuses, and does not fold under pressure. American innovation was never born from comfort or consensus. It was built by people willing to take risks, solve real problems, and stand first when others hesitated. AG's story is a case study in that mindset. Create value. Take responsibility. Leave something stronger behind.No hype. No shortcuts. Just grit, accountability, and leadership the way it used to be done. Episode 75 is live.

    1h 4m

  4. Episode 77 ·  Video

    Episode 77: Erik Holt

    🎙 Free Speech, Retaliation, and the Cost of Integrity | Erik Holt's Story   After 18 years in federal service, Erik Holt became Fire Chief of a small rural Colorado department in 2022. In less than a year, he helped grow the department from 5 to over 60 trained firefighters with the support of a dedicated board and community.   Everything changed after the May 2023 election, when all five board seats were up for vote. Following citizen complaints, Erik reviewed surveillance footage and uncovered clear evidence of coordinated election misconduct. Fulfilling his legal and moral duty, he reported it to the District Attorney. The individuals under investigation were then sworn in as the new board. They immediately ordered Erik to delete the surveillance footage. He refused.   Days later, the board illegally froze the department's bank accounts, disrupting emergency services and payroll, then fired Erik for refusing to destroy evidence. Erik filed a federal lawsuit citing First Amendment protections for reporting corruption. While the court acknowledged wrongdoing, it ruled his actions were part of his job and not constitutionally protected, dismissing the case before a jury could hear it. Even more disturbing, Erik uncovered deep corruption within the District Attorney's Office.   The defense attorney hired to represent the accused conspirators was the father of the DA's second in command. Just days after being hired, the investigation into election fraud was abruptly shut down. Now Erik is fighting back. He is currently on appeal to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals after exhausting over $150,000 of personal funds.   This case sends a dangerous message: speak up against corruption and you may lose your career and your constitutional rights.   📂 Case Dockets Federal Case (U.S. District Court – Colorado): 👉 1:23-cv-01798   Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals 👉 25-1159   📲 Follow & Support Erik Holt    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforholt   (Twitter): https://x.com/JusticeForHolt TikTok:   / justiceforholt     💰 Legal Defense & Support GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/free-speec...   GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/JusticeFor...   If you believe in: ✔ Free speech ✔ Protecting whistleblowers ✔ Government accountability ✔ Due process ✔ Ethical leadership   Please share Erik's story and support the fight for constitutional rights. Integrity should never cost someone their career.

    1h 48m
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About

Over the course of my life, I have had a plethora of experiences. Some good, and some bad. I have traveled around the country, worked the land, served in our nation's military, and always believed in giving back to the communities we live in. Throughout the past few decades of my life, I've discovered one common factor: We all have a story to tell. All of us have experienced love, loss, success, and failure. I've made it my passion and my mission to find these amazing people. I'm going to tell their stories, embrace the positive impacts they are making in the world around them, and learn as much as I can in the process. My hope is that you and I can collectively formulate a greater understanding of the human race, and thus we can better understand ourselves. I will be on this endless journey; seeking people out to tell their stories that will inspire you.

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  • Creator
    Dark Sabre Productions
  • Episodes
    84
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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    Tuxes & Tomahawks Podcast