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Life's a Fight
Life's a Fight is a metaphor for life. It's a mindset and philosophy that shapes how you approach the challenges in front of you. This is a low-key, down-to-earth podcast about the ups and downs of life. We're talking everyday challenges and the big ones, too. Using my life and experiences as the backbone—Spanish teacher turned UFC fighter, now a professional speaker with a wife and kids—you'll hear stories, lessons and strategies to help you keep going when you don't think you can. If you're…
Episodes
- Life's a Fight
22 - Ironman & Looking Ahead
In this episode, I recap my brothers' Ironman triathlon, sharing some highlights and observations from the experience. I also look ahead to the final months of…
- Life's a Fight
21 - My First Federal Prison and Telling My Story
In this episode, I share my experience visiting a federal prison for the first time and reflect how telling my story is like putting a puzzle together. From…
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20 - Q&A
This week's episode is a Q&A that touches on friends, wrestling, mindset, post-fight meals and more. Let's have some fun and learn a little, too! ... For…
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19 - Insights Into Professional Speaking
In this episode, I give a behind-the-scenes look at how I build and deliver my speaking presentations. Much like a Leatherman multitool, I've developed a…
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18 - What a Week
It's been one of those weeks. A lot has happened, a lot is on my mind, and rather than trying to package it into one neat lesson, I'm just going to talk…
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17 - I Ran a 1/2 Marathon Inside a Prison
Last weekend, I did something I never expected to do. I ran a half marathon inside a prison. In this episode, I share how it came to be, the experience of…
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16 - New Room, School Talk, Conference Week
In this episode, I share a little bit of what's been happening lately—from getting the new room set up, to speaking at a school last week, to preparing for a…
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15 - Rebranding and a Little Bit of History
In this episode, I look back at the history of The Spaniard Show - where it started, how it's evolved and why I'm considering a change. I share what's behind…
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14 - Business Update - Team Spaniard
In this episode, I share an update on Team Spaniard and the bigger vision behind it. From the new home training space to private and small-group coaching…
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13 - Spain, Part 2
In Part 2 of our Spain recap, I share more from our family trip - from beautiful beaches and hidden coves to the food, culture and friendships that give Spain…
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12 - Spain, Part 1
In this episode, I kick off a two-part recap of our family trip to Spain. From the flights and travel to reconnecting with familiar places and experiencing the…
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11 - Outbound Marketing Tools and My Dingy Office
Update: I share a simple outbound marketing system I'm using to stay top of mind with potential clients, including how I'm incorporating postcards into my…
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10 - My Consistent Habits in Business and Life
The habits we build ultimately become the life we live. In this episode, I share the daily and weekly habits that have shaped my business and personal life -…
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09 - Working Camps and My Camps Growing Up
Update: I talk about working wrestling camps this summer and a recent open mat that reinforced just how much I enjoy being on the mat, and I discuss a new…
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08 - Marketing BTS and Pros vs. Joes
Update: I talk about some new marketing strategies I'm exploring, reaching out to more corporate opportunities, and another sports-based program we're building…
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07 - Live Podcasting with Inmates and My Connection to the Crocodile Hunter
Update: My virtual sessions at SCI Greene have become something special. Hear about some of our latest guest interactions. Story: A random Instagram post…
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06 - Teaching Combat and My Fractured Eye Socket
Update: I talk about getting back to more hands-on coaching and the pilot program we're building. Story: It's been nearly 17 years since I blew out my eye…
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05 - My Stroke Story
One of the stories I tell in my book DRIVEN is The Stroke Story. Some context... On February 28, 2011, out of nowhere, I was hit with the most intense case of…
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04 - Less Talking, More Doing
While I talk about hard work and perseverance, I believe it's equally important to continue to live in a way that demonstrates hard work and perseverance. It's…
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03 - My Day at SCI Greene
Everyone has their own perspective on prisons, inmates and corrections, and I'm here to share mine. Here's a look at my day at SCI Greene, along with a few key…
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02 - On the Road - North Star SD and SCI Greene
This is what a typical two-day road trip looks like as a Speaker. On this trip, I visited North Star MS and HS, as well as SCI (State Correctional Institute)…
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01 – Starting Fresh (After 2,000+ Episodes)
The updated show description expains it as well as I could (see below). I have tons of stories to tell, and I'm going to tell them on here. ... Professional…
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Show Hiatus and More
It's been almost a year since out last show, and today's episode gives an update on where we went, what we've been doing and what's next. Get up to date…
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Talks 459 - Youth Sports Insights and Observations
Fresh off a youth wrestling tournament, I'm bringing some observations and insights that can help you navigate the world of youth sports. … Subscribe to our…
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Talks 457 - Why I Sauna
The sauna has become a staple in my life the last few years. What I once dreaded as a hot box to lose and make weight has turned into one of the most peaceful…
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Talks 458 - Why I Cold Plunge
While I've been sauna'ing for years consistently, the cold plunge is a newer habit I've picked up. First learning about Wim Hoff (the OG of cold plunging)…
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Talks 456 - For Athletes: How to be a lean, mean fighting machine
From: Spaniard Purpose: To provide a simple and effective guide for maintaining ideal weight and conditioning throughout the season. (ie. To be a lean, mean…
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Talks 455 - Tips & Protocol for Youth Sports (for coaches and parents)
I created this episode because youth sports needs a reboot, or at least some course correction. While there are some major advancements and new opportunities…
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Books 1524 - Discipline is Destiny
"The power of self-control" says the subtitle. Second in the series of Ryan Holiday's four books on the Stoic virtues, Discipline is Destiny teaches about…
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Books 1523 - Courage is Calling
"Fortune favors the brave" says the subtitle. This is book #1 in Ryan Holiday's series on the Stoic virtues (courage, temperance, justice, wisdom). I really…
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Talks 454 - How I Stay Lean and Fit Year-round at 42
Lots of dudes are wondering how to stay lean and fit as they get older. And I happen to be blessed with a skillset, including discipline and consistency, that…
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Talks 453 - For Anyone Who Wants to Read Better
I get asked about reading a lot. What books I read and recommend. How often I read. How I read. And recently I was asked how someone could become a better…
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Talks 452 - YO ADRIAN, WE DID IT! 37.2 miles later
What an incredibly fun and challenging event that was...5k on the hour, every hour, for twelve hours. I'm much more knowledgable on this side of the miles than…
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Talks 451 - I'm running 37.2 miles on Saturday (*I hope)
This is my biggest physical challenge since fighting (maybe ever), a 12 hour 5k marathon of a day. A 5k on the hour, every hour, for twelve hours, starting at…
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Books 1521 - Fatal Conveniences
"The Toxic and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick - and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health." This is an enlightening read that will either…
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Books 1522 - Reframe Your Brain
How you view the world is your world. Perception is reality. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to reframe that world so that it better suits your…
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Talks 450 - A Stoic Quote for Daily Thinking (one of my favorites)
Simple, to the point and life-changing ... if you let it. Tune in to hear a sentence I read that is having a profound impact on my thoughts and life. ... Get…
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Books 1520 - The Courage to Be Happy
"What if your past didn't define you? What if you could stop worrying about what other people think?" These are the first two questions on the inner flap of…
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Books 1519 - The Courage to Be Disliked
If you're anything like me, you can be your own worst enemy. Holding yourself back, creating unneccesary worry and obstacles, the list goes on. This week's…
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Talks 449 - What #1 BEST SELLER means (or not)
Spoiler alert: Spanny and Dread have another #1 best seller with the brand-new young readers version of "DRIVEN"—adapted from The Spaniard's first book…
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Books 1518 - Die With Zero
Let's learn how to get all we can out of our money, which, in turn, will help us get all we can out of our life. That's the theme of this week's book, and it's…
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Books 1517 - Anatomy of a Breakthrough
"How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most" is the subtitle on this book, and it sums it up quite well. Roadblocks and setbacks are part of the game, and the…
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Talks 448 - The Odd Realities of Manipulating Your Weight
This one comes from a recent experience I had as it pertains to the scale. As a wrestler and professional fighter, I've probably stepped on the scale a bunch…
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Talks 447 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 3
Episode 3 of the series begins back in CO (Durango). You'll hear me talk about beautiful train rides, insanely beautiful lakes and mountains, some awesome…
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Talks 446 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 2
Today's episode picks up after leaving CO and heading into UT. I'll take you through our visits to: Moab, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse…
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Talks 445 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 1
This series of episodes documents our recent trip to Colorado and Utah. My goal in creating these episodes is to lay out a travel itinerary for you to follow…
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Talks 444 - Dustin Pague - Bare Knuckle Fighter, Ex-UFC Fighter
Wait, ANOTHER episode with a hilarious bare knuckle fighter? Okay, okay--this is the first episode to feature a professional bare knuckle fighter, period. Like…
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Talks 443 - A Philosophy on "Days Off"
I love to train. I feel better all around when I do. But how much is the right amount? Should we take days off? How intense should we go? Tune in to hear some…
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Talks 442 - Year in Review - Assembly Totals
I often get asked how many assemblies I do, so I figured it'd be a good time to add up this year's numbers and present them as an update and documentation of…
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Books 1516 - Spark
Wanna exercise but can't stay consistent? Need more of a reason to get active? Tune in! Spark spells out the direct and positive correlation of exercise and…
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Talks 441 - Final X Wrestling (Making the World Team)
The highest caliber wrestler with the highest caliber character is the highest level person in my opinion. And that was on full display this past week at Final…
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Talks 440 - Beneil Dariush, UFC Fighter, Former Spaniard Opponent
In 2014, The Spaniard welcomed Beneil Dariush to the UFC when the two met in Beneil's first UFC appearance. Beneil won. Nevertheless, now Spanny welcomes…
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Books 1515 - Built to Move
This is one of my favorite books on health and movement. It's simple to implement and written in an easily digestible way. Please take advantage of this…
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Books 1514 - Cobalt Red
An incredible and eye-opening book that will change the way you look the world. Cobalt fuels the current cellphone/tablet/laptop/electric car industries (as…
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Books 1513 - Why We Get Sick
Getting older has done something major for me. It's shifted my priorities, and health is at the forefront. This week's book takes a look at insulin resistance…
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Books 1512 - Harry Haft
What an incredible story. Harry Haft was 16 when he was taken away and put into a concentration camp, and he could have never imagined the atrocities that were…
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Books 1511 - The Everyday Warrior
Written by my friend and former guest on the show, Mike Sarraille, The Everyday Warrior is "A No-Hack, Practical Approach to Life." It aligns very well with my…
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Talks 439 - Your Habits and Environment
If you want to change your habits, you might want to change your environment. Whether you realize it or not, your environment has a huge impact on your habits…
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Talks 438 - Trusting in Myself (Yourself)
Developing trust in yourself is a magical thing. I can't say that I bat a thousand when it comes to trusting myself, but I've improved drastically over the…
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Talks 437 - Actual Paychecks, Business and Momentum
It's been years and years of building a business post-fighting, and the majority of that time I've spent digging and swimming upstream. It hasn't been easy…