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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
Books 1115 - The Art of Resilience 5
This has been an exciting journey into The Art of Resilience. We cap off this series by taking a look at understanding ourselves, accepting the uncontrollables…
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Books 1114 - The Art of Resilience 4
Like Clubber Lang's prediction in Rocky 3, we're diving into some PAINNNN today. Along with work capacity and "getting wintered", you'll come away with a…
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Talks 307 - Dread (Keith Eldred), Author and THIS IS RED Project Creator
Hey, this episode is a talk with … me! Dread! The Spaniard's mysterious partner who edits the Talks episodes and writes these descriptions. Long-time listeners…
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Books 1113 - The Art of Resilience 3
Today, we take a look at two extreme journeys of self-discipline and self-discovery, measure the values of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and address a…
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Kids 118 - The War with Grandpa 3
This book culminates with a really fun ending and is a really valuable reading experience. Today, we take a look at some of the more powerful lessons I took…
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Books 1112 - The Art of Resilience 2
From breaking the four-minute-mile, to the Central Governor Theory, to Ross's philosophy of Stoic Sports Science, this is an episode for those of us who enjoy…
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Books 1111 - The Art of Resilience 1
I covered Ross's first book, "The World's Fittest Book", on Books episodes 726-740 and was hooked. I've been waiting anxiously for him to release his second…
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Books 1110 - The Coddling of the American Mind 5
Virtue signaling, the feelings of being right vs. wrong and a few parting thoughts on how we can reduce the outrage and unrest that exists in our society round…
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Books 1109 - The Coddling of the American Mind 4
I chose to focus exclusively on anxiety and depression amongst young people on today's episode because helping them is one of the primary drivers in what I do…
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Talks 306 - Business Development Solosode - Expanding Spaniard School
Spanny takes the mic alone to give the latest behind-the-scenes update. This one focuses on Spaniard School, which came into being during the pandemic as a way…
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Books 1108 - The Coddling of the American Mind 3
Our longtime friend, Stoicism, finds its way into this book (and today's episode) as we talk about personal responsibility and detachment from our emotions. We…
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Kids 117 - The War with Grandpa 2
Today, we get into some of Peter's antics in his war with Grandpa, and we also take a look at the various emotions invoked in both sides (Grandpa and Peter)…
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Books 1107 - The Coddling of the American Mind 2
What is the purpose of education, exploration of thought or controlled thought? Today, we learn about tenets of some college campuses as described in this…
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Books 1106 - The Coddling of the American Mind 1
"Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child." I initially bought this book as an audiobook but hearing that quote, decided to buy the hard…
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Books 1105 - Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher 5
Owned by J.P. Morgan and a defeated man in court, Edward Curtis continued to personify conviction and purpose. And the shining light of it all...in the end…
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Books 1104 - Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher 4
A controversial view of history (Little Bighorn) and a decision to steer clear of politics adds to depth of Edward Curtis's story. And what in the world kept…
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Talks 305 - Alex Pekoff, Extreme Endurance Athlete and Filmmaker
What does it feel like to bicycle from the southernmost point in the United States to the northernmost point? Alex Pekoff will tell you in this episode. It…
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Books 1103 - Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher 3
The passion, drive and determination Edward Curtis demonstrates is infectious. Today, we learn how that passion, drive and determination led him to securing…
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Kids 116 - The War with Grandpa 1
Peter's grandpa is coming to live with his family, and he is forced to give up his bedroom. Today, we learn about Peter and his family, as well as some…
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Books 1102 - Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher 2
Today, we get into the origins of Curtis's "Big Idea" and the very real costs and challenges of accomplishing what he set out to do. ... More with The…
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Books 1101 - Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher 1
Quite possibly my favorite Native American book to date, I've had my eye on this one for quite some time. It's rich with history, culture, passion, destiny…
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Books 1100 - Dangerous Love 5
First and foremost, let's all take time to remember September 11, 2001, and do our part to make sure it's never forgotten. Fitting to today's date, we examine…
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Books 1099 - Dangerous Love 4
Seeing humanity in others, deceiving ourselves and colluding with our allies and enemies all contribute to conflict. Let's examine which have favorable…
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Talks 304 - Chad Ford, Conflict Mediator and Author, "Dangerous Love"
This episode features an international conflict mediator, a college professor, an ESPN analyst and an author. But get this: They're all the same guy! Chad Ford…
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Books 1098 - Dangerous Love 3
Today, we examine two very different ways of viewing conflict. One is very productive, and one is very non-productive. One has to do with a caterpillar, and…
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Kids 115 - Alvin Ho 2
Today's episode is about respecting other people's things (in this case, toys). We also talk about different/productive ways of getting rid of anger. ... More…
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Books 1097 - Dangerous Love 2
Today, we learn "the most important move" when it comes to transforming conflict, the key differences in how we view others (and why it matters in conflict)…
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Books 1096 - Dangerous Love 1
Boy, what a pleasant surprise this book is. It came into my life by way of a friend, else I wouldn't have known about it. It's packed with useful insight and…
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Books 1095 - Superlife 5
It's detox time, baby! We end our week with life force #5: Detoxification. There's a lot coming in and a lot going out when it comes to our bodies, so it's…
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Books 1094 - Superlife 4
Today, we're talking about two life forces. First up, life force #3: Oxygenation. We'll learn how to keep our bodies oxygen-rich with some simple…
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Talks 303 - Dan Flores, Author, "American Serengeti," "Coyote America"
This episode will save you from flaming out on Trivia Night when these kinds of questions come up: Did elephants ever populate North America? How about…
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Books 1093 - Superlife 3
When I was a young wrestler, one of the things my mom instilled in us most (she's a nurse) was to drink lots of water. It's a habit I continue to this day…
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Kids 114 - Alvin Ho 1
Alvin Ho is afraid of everything. He doesn't like school, can't talk in school and wishes more than anything he didn't have to go. But he goes anyway. Today…
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Books 1092 - Superlife 2
Up today, life force #1: Nutrition. Darin refers to nutrition as "the cornerstone of health", and today we're going to learn some key guidelines to keep us on…
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Books 1091 - Superlife 1
"Down to Earth" on Netflix got me interested in learning more from Darin Olien, and, fortunately, he has written a book. This week, we take a look at his book…
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Books 1090 - The Greatest Salesman in the World 5
This has been an incredibly fun book to talk about, and today we say goodbye to The Greatest Salesman with lessons on multiplying one's value, action and…
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Books 1089 - The Greatest Salesman in the World 4
Today's scrolls speak to the importance of mastering one's emotions and not taking things (ourselves included) too seriously - remaining steadfast in one's…
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Talks 302 - Return Visit - Frank Luna, New National Guard Soldier & Spaniard School Student
At age 37, this episode's guest calls himself "Old Man Luna." That's compared to his fellow new members of the National Guard—and even some of his drill…
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Books 1088 - The Greatest Salesman in the World 3
Today's episode (and scrolls) is filled with lessons on embracing your uniqueness and seizing each and every day. ... More with The Spaniard: Website…
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Kids 113 - What Should Danny Do?
This is a choose your own adventure type book (nine stories in one) that highlights our power to choose. Danny is a young boy who learns the power of his…
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Books 1087 - The Greatest Salesman in the World 2
Today, we take a look at the first three lessons contained in the scrolls. They pertain to good habits, love and persistence. ... More with The Spaniard…
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Books 1086 - The Greatest Salesman in the World 1
If you're looking for a short, fun, inspiring read to help you keep going, this is a book for you. The Greatest Salesman is a story of happiness and…
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Books 1085 - The Ride of Our Lives 5
We end our time with The Ride of Our Lives by reflecting on some of the lessons John took from his bike trip regarding life, leadership, love and…
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Books 1084 - The Ride of Our Lives 4
Today's lessons include: going after opportunities (long shot, or not), the true meaning of education and a quick reality on preventative maintenance. ... More…
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Talks 301 - Gen. John Gronski, U.S. Army Ret., Author, "The Ride of Our Lives"
On a future show, The Spaniard will talk to John Gronski about his distinguished 40-year military career, which included time with Jocko Willink in Iraq. But…
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Books 1083 - The Ride of Our Lives 3
Lots of ties to fighting in today's exploration of John and Berti's bike trip across America. You might just hear one or two Rocky references. Maybe. ... More…
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Kids 112 - I am Harriet Tubman
Join us today as we learn about Harriet Tubman's life and role in helping free 70 slaves via the Underground Railroad. She is an example of standing up for…
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Books 1082 - The Ride of Our Lives 2
Today, we talk the baptize-by-fire-ness of traveling 4,000 miles on a bicycle trip with your relatively-newlywed spouse, the types of preparation that journey…
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Books 1081 - The Ride of Our Lives 1
A 4,000-mile bike ride across the country with a 15-month-old son...That's what John Gronski and his wife, Berti, did in 1983. And this is the story. Such a…
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Books 1080 - Breath 5
With information on "email apnea" and the birth and evolution of yoga, as well as a summation of what we learned in "Breath", today's episode is a great…
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Books 1079 - Breath 4
From periodontic contraptions that increase the width of your mouth and airways, to a 10th century Buddhist man who mastered his breath in the Himalayas, today…
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Talks 300 - Solosode - A Semi-Momentous Throwback to My Reality TV Days
Talks 300 is a nice number. It's kind of momentous, but not really. Regardless, we decided to do a little something different on this Throwback Thursday—some…
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Books 1078 - Breath 3
Never had I considered the longevity benefits of expanding my lung capacity, the importance of breathing slowly and its connection to a healthy CO2 level in my…
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Kids 111 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4
This week's Kids episode teaches us valuable lessons on: embarrassment, giving and lying. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon…
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Books 1077 - Breath 2
Today, we take a look at the evolutionary development of our faces, mouths and sinuses, as well as the destructive effects of mouthbreathing. ... More with The…
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Books 1076 - Breath 1
With a title of "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art", this book takes a deep dive into something we do 25,000 times a day and generally don't think twice…
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Books 1075 - American Serengeti 5
We end our week and time with American Serengeti by taking a closer look at the history of grizzlies, bison and wolves. ... More with The Spaniard: Website…
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Books 1074 - American Serengeti 4
This book is full of awesome history. Today, we learn about two of the coolest facts in the book that pertain to coyotes and horses in North America. More with…
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Talks 299 - Amobi Okugo, "A Frugal Athlete" Founder & Podcaster
If you hear the words "income creep" and you think "rich jerk," this is the episode for you, because that's wrong. You'll hear the actual meaning when Spanny…
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Books 1073 - American Serengeti 3
Join us today as we learn about the fastest land animal in North America, the "ferraris of the natural world", the pronghorn. More with The Spaniard: Website…