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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 1019 - The Code 4
Key lessons on strategies to deal with death, accidents and illness. ... Help support the The Spaniard Show. Join the club…
Life's a FightTalks 290 - Rollie Peterkin, "Divergent Path" Podcaster - Return Visit
One good thing that the COVID quarantine brought us is Rollie Peterkin's new podcast "The Divergent Path." The name comes from Rollie's twisty-turny background…
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Books 1018 - The Code 3
Key lessons on the never-ending nature of following and evaluating your journey along The Path. ... Help support the The Spaniard Show. Join the club…
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Kids 101 - Final Coronavirus Student Zoom Session
This was a tough podcast to record, and a tough decision to make. After 2+ months of Tuesday/Thursday student Zoom sessions, I decided to stop our twice weekly…
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Books 1017 - The Code 2
Key lessons on The Path - the process of becoming who and what you want to be. ... Help support the The Spaniard Show. Join the club…
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Books 1016 - The Code 1
Key lessons on developing a code of living and following it. ... Help support the The Spaniard Show. Join the club: https://www.charliespaniard.com/support…
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Books 1015 - The Real All Americans 5
Key lessons in "the most perfect brand of football ever seen in America" and General Pratt's bidding farewell to the Carlisle Indian School. More with The…
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Books 1014 - The Real All Americans 4
Key lessons in a cultural shift that was happening in the early 1900s between white Americans and Native Americans, as well as one of "the greatest athlete in…
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Talks 289 - Return Guest - Kyle Kingsbury, UFC Veteran & Podcaster
Spanny's UFC compadre Kyle Kingsbury returns for another podcaster-to-podcaster talk. The talk weaves in the COVID-19 pandemic as it emphasizes the good and…
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Books 1013 - The Real All Americans 3
Key lessons in the development of the Carlisle Indian School's football team and the origins of the game itself. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's…
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Kids 100 - Grumpy Monkey
I was reading this book to my kids the other night and had to pause and look around. I thought someone was playing a trick on me. I can be a Grumpy Monkey…
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Books 1012 - The Real All Americans 2
Key lessons in the development of Indian schools in the late 1800s, namely the Carlisle Indian School. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on…
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Books 1011 - The Real All Americans 1
Key lessons in history - US/Native American history and the history of one of our greatest games, football. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on…
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Books 1010 - Storybrand 5
Key lessons in simplicity, clarity and living your mission. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram…
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Books 1009 - Storybrand 4
Key lessons in failure/success, psychological bumps in the road and the universal feelings of self-doubt. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on…
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Talks 288 - Student Session - Book Talk and Q & A
During Coronavirus Quarantine, students have found a supportive, educational and entertaining place to go each Tuesday and Thursday - Zoom sessions with The…
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Books 1008 - Storybrand 3
Key lessons in the importance of a plan, being challenged and belief in yourself. More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon Speaking Info…
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Kids 99 - Student Session - Rebecca Wattenschaidt, Fashion Blogger & Body Positivity Advocate
The Spaniard Show constantly experiments, and here's an example. Rebecca Wattenschaidt, a past guest (Episode 235), came to one of Spanny's pandemic-inspired…
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Books 1007 - Storybrand 2
Key lessons in identifying the wants of others (and yourself), the three types of problems and one of the biggest truths in business (imo). More with The…
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Books 1006 - Storybrand 1
Key lessons in the power of story and the classic storytelling format. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list…
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Books 1005 - Superfans 5
Key lessons in: setting a high standard, unintended consequences and service to others. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list…
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Books 1004 - Superfans 4
Important lessons in: real human interaction, remembering the details and platinum access. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email…
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Talks 287 - Solosode: Spaniard Show Subscription Talk
The dust is settling. We're two months deep into figuring out our next move, and today's episode will paint a solid picture. If you're a regular listener…
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Books 1003 - Superfans 3
Key lessons in organizing and highlighting your following/community. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list…
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Kids 98 - The Masterpiece
Key lessons in: Understanding others Accepting others Demonstrating kindness NEW: Student Zoom Session Information: charliespaniard.com/students For more w/…
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Books 1002 - Superfans 2
Key lessons in reciprocity, belonging and sharing your progress. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list…
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Books 1001 - Superfans 1
Today, we begin Superfans by Pat Flynn. This book is about building a successful, loyal following (a tribe) as it relates to online business. I'll also show…
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Books 1000 - Spaniard Show Business Development 5
1000/1000 - This is day 5 of our business development/reassessment week. Help support the show! Get your Spaniard Nation T-shirt here. NEW: Student Zoom…
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Books 999 - Spaniard Show Business Development 4
999/1000 - This is a day 4 our business development/reassessment week. Click here for the Spaniard Show Survey Link NEW: Student Zoom Session Information…
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Talks 286 - Neal McCaleb, Native American Public Servant
An interest in the Carlisle Indian Industrial School led The Spaniard to this discussion with Neal McCaleb, a member of the Chickasaw Nation who helps lead its…
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Books 998 - Spaniard Show Business Development 3
998/1000 - This is a day 3 of our business development/reassessment week. Click here for the Spaniard Show Survey Link NEW: Student Zoom Session Information…
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Kids 97 - Student Session - Matt Bradford, USMC Combat Veteran, "No Legs No Vision No Problem"
Matt Bradford is a retired US Marine who knows what it means to move forward after setbacks. Matt lost his legs and vision in 2007 in Afghanistan and has since…
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Books 997 - Spaniard Show Business Development 2
997/1000 - This is day 2 our business development/reassessment week. Click here for the Spaniard Show Survey Link NEW: Student Zoom Session Information…
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Books 996 - Spaniard Show Business Development 1
996/1000 - This is an introduction to our business development/reassessment week. Click here for the Spaniard Show Survey Link NEW: Student Zoom Session…
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The Coronavirus has forced many of us to sit back and reassess, perhaps moving forward in a new direction and/or doing some of the things we've thought of…
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Books 995 - Grateful American 15
I spent so much time talking about this book for one reason: to encourage you and I take action to help other people. Gary Sinise lays a tremendous foundation…
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Books 994 - Grateful American 14
CSI: NY and helping children are the topics of the day as we continue our journey with Gary Sinise. NEW: Student Zoom Session Information…
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Talks 285 - Adam Lewis Walker - Author, Speaker, Host of "Awaken Your Alpha" and "TalkXcelerator"
In this talk, Adam Lewis Walker covers two topics new to this podcast: Pole vaulting (he was aiming for the Olympics) and having a spouse with a fluid accent…
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Books 993 - Grateful American 13
Today, we dive into the big picture of our decisions in life being destiny or simply chance, as well as the formation and mission of the Lt. Dan Band. A fun…
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Kids 96 - I am Albert Einstein
This one touches home because of the importance it gives to curiosity and wonder. As a dedicated lifelong learner and questioner, I found myself smiling…
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Books 992 - Grateful American 12
Today's content takes me back to October 2012, when I visited 6 countries in SW Asia (one in Africa) as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour for the…
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Books 991 - Grateful American 11
9/11 is one of those days that we remember as clear as day. On today's episode, we take a look at that day through Gary Sinise's eyes and how it had a huge…
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Books 990 - Grateful American 10
"Darkness and Light" - In this very personal chapter, Gary talks about his family's greatest challenge - his wife Moira's battle with alcoholism. It's a very…
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Books 989 - Grateful American 9
Think back to the first time you saw Forrest Gump? How did the movie affect you? For me, it was huge and memorable. Today, we take a glimpse behind the scenes…
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Talks 284 - Dean Karnazes, UltraMarathon Runner and Author
Like most of us, Dean Karnazes has found it easier to run a 200-mile race alone rather than trading off with teammates. And he celebrated his 30th birthday the…
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Books 988 - Grateful American 8
Each of today's points can be traced back to lessons in other books. I say this to reinstate their value. You can't go wrong by opening your ears and learning…
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Kids 95 - Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock
Here's another great book from Jay Miletsky (Kids 91 - "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll") that teaches a lesson on acceptance of our differences. We all…
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Books 987 - Grateful American 7
The element of connecting to something bigger and taking initiative is on full display as we talk the continuation of Gary Sinise's life and career. For more…
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Books 986 - Grateful American 6
It's neat when someone is able to combine their passion with helping others, and that's exactly what Gary did. In the early years of the Steppenwolf Theatre…
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Talks 283 - Ashley Bendiksen, Abuse Survivor, Speaker & Advocate
Ashley Bendiksen knows domestic violence as a survivor of abusive relationships. Now she is as speaker and advocate who helps rescue students from the same…
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Books 985 - Grateful American 5
Today's episode focuses on the Vietnam era and how Gary was initially drawn to honor those who had come back to a less-than-welcoming environment. His seeds of…
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Books 984 - Grateful American 4
Today, we dive into the early development of the Steppenwolf Theatre Co., a production company started by Gary and his friends. We take a look at the realities…
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Talks 282 - Joe Battista, "Pragmatic Passion" Author and Former Hockey Coach & Exec
In this episode, you'll hear the passion in Joe Battista's voice—about his family, friends, baseball, and particularly hockey, in which he worked for decades…
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Books 983 - Grateful American 3
What were you like when you were young? Is it anything like you are now? Was there someone or something that changed the course of your trajectory? Today, we…
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Kids 94 - Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
We're bringing another great picture book to you today in the form of a delicious sounding title and art to match it. Join us as w take a fast-paced journey of…
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Books 982 - Grateful American 2
Certain people and influences early in life can set us on a path we never abandon. We start to explore Gary's early influences at a time when the US was a very…
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Books 981 - Grateful American 1
With "Grateful American," I'm once again reminded of how fortunate we are to be able to read books and learn from military men and women and Veteran Service…
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Talks 281 - Ash Dykes, Adventurer and Author
How cool is Ash Dykes? He's only 29, and WalesOnline named him the 7th coolest person in his home country. That's because he's the first person known to have…
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Books 980 - Leadership Strategies and Tactics 10
As we close this series of Books, we touch on a few more leadership concepts and sendoff with a few clear reminders on how we fall into the role of leader…
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Books 979 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 9
Jealousy and bitterness every get you down? Full of stress and looking for a relief? Ever wonder if it's OK to quit? Yes x 3? Then, tune in! For more w/ The…