Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Marine veteran, conservationist, and hunting guide James Nash.
Raised on a remote ranch in Oregon and shaped by war in Iraq, James brings an unmatched perspective on life, death, and everything in between. He dives deep into the burdens of leadership in combat, how the outdoors can heal what war breaks, and why real masculinity is rooted in humility and responsibility.
From bowhunting ethics to battlefield decision-making, this is a masterclass in manhood, purpose, and living with intention.
00:00 – Intro
01:24 – Growing Up on a Ranch in Oregon
03:55 – Lessons from His Marine Father and Korean War Veterans
06:42 – The Reality of Killing and the Psychology of Combat
09:33 – Why Being Ready Is a Lifelong Process
12:01 – Deployment to Iraq and His First Firefights
15:47 – The Cost of Leadership Under Fire
19:18 – Returning Home: What Changes After War
21:56 – PTSD, Moral Injury, and Reconciling with the Past
27:04 – Healing Through Hunting and the Outdoors
30:45 – Teaching Kids Responsibility Through the Hunt
34:28 – Conservation vs. Trophy Hunting
41:22 – Masculinity, Protection, and Purpose
49:09 – The Responsibility of Skill and Taking Life Ethically
57:43 – Bowhunting, Mind Control, and Deep Focus
01:05:10 – Military Transitions and the Power of Identity
01:13:02 – How Nature Forces Honest Self-Reflection
01:22:28 – The Problems with Modern Men and Masculinity
01:35:40 – Stewardship Over Ego: Raising the Next Generation
01:47:55 – Life Lessons from Horses, Land, and Legacy
02:08:14 – Final Thoughts: Humility, Wisdom, and Becoming a Man
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This week on the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, Logan Stark sits down with Marine veteran, conservationist, and hunting guide James Nash.
Raised on a remote ranch in Oregon and shaped by war in Iraq, James brings an unmatched perspective on life, death, and everything in between. He dives deep into the burdens of leadership in combat, how the outdoors can heal what war breaks, and why real masculinity is rooted in humility and responsibility.
From bowhunting ethics to battlefield decision-making, this is a masterclass in manhood, purpose, and living with intention.
00:00 – Intro
01:24 – Growing Up on a Ranch in Oregon
03:55 – Lessons from His Marine Father and Korean War Veterans
06:42 – The Reality of Killing and the Psychology of Combat
09:33 – Why Being Ready Is a Lifelong Process
12:01 – Deployment to Iraq and His First Firefights
15:47 – The Cost of Leadership Under Fire
19:18 – Returning Home: What Changes After War
21:56 – PTSD, Moral Injury, and Reconciling with the Past
27:04 – Healing Through Hunting and the Outdoors
30:45 – Teaching Kids Responsibility Through the Hunt
34:28 – Conservation vs. Trophy Hunting
41:22 – Masculinity, Protection, and Purpose
49:09 – The Responsibility of Skill and Taking Life Ethically
57:43 – Bowhunting, Mind Control, and Deep Focus
01:05:10 – Military Transitions and the Power of Identity
01:13:02 – How Nature Forces Honest Self-Reflection
01:22:28 – The Problems with Modern Men and Masculinity
01:35:40 – Stewardship Over Ego: Raising the Next Generation
01:47:55 – Life Lessons from Horses, Land, and Legacy
02:08:14 – Final Thoughts: Humility, Wisdom, and Becoming a Man
🥇 Explore Black Rifle’s Award-Winning Coffee: blackriflecoffee.com
✅ Subscribe, like, and leave your comments below to join the conversation on everything from coffee roasting techniques to Evan's unfiltered thoughts on life, business, and creativity.
Find us on Instagram:
BRCC: @blackriflecoffee
BRCC Pod: @blackriflecoffeepodcast
Evan Hafer: @evanhafer
#podcast #blackriflecoffee
