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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 FightTalks 280 - Jay Miletsky, Author, "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll"
More and more of us are being treated to the children's book "Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll." Now you get to meet the author. Jay Miletsky had already…
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Books 978 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 8
"The preferred method of leading" is...right inside this episode. Tune in, find out and lead better! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's…
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Kids 93 - I am Gandhi
This is another tremendous book from Dave Meltzer's "Ordinary People Change the World" series. This is a story of strength, pursuit, justice and love. A…
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Books 977 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 7
Have you ever thought your idea was the best idea? Turns out you're not the only one. Tune in to hear a leadership concept that speaks directly to your best…
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Books 976 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 6
Simplicity, Rambo and not taking things personally round out our message of the day today. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email…
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Talks 279 - Dr. Scott Deisley, Superintendent, Red Lion Area (PA) School District
After this talk, The Spaniard is considering renaming his podcast "Dr. Deisley Recommends." Because he left it with four new book titles to explore. Dr. Scott…
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Books 975 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 5
Let's connect this book to Essentialism, and let's connect discipline to pride (two sections in this book). It's amazing how connectable knowledge and wisdom…
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Books 974 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 4
Stay calm and eat cupcakes? No, but stay calm and lead. Today, we talk about getting in the dirt, keeping cool and the "I don't care" form of detachment. Gold…
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Talks 278 - Marc Mero, America's #1 School Presenter - Return Visit
The COVID-19 crisis is a supremely challenging time for millions, and of course that includes students, their parents and caregivers and everyone associated…
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Books 973 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 3
Today, we cover one of my favorite topics in the book (leadership vs. manipulation), subordinating the dang ego and the reality of Extreme Ownership. For more…
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Kids 92 - I am Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is another great book from Brad Meltzer's "Ordinary People Change the World Series. This is a story about humanity and bringing people together. It…
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Books 972 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 2
Today, we talk about relationships, playing the long game and whether leaders are born or made. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's…
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Books 971 - Leadership Strategy and Tactics 1
This is the 7th Jocko book I've covered on The Spaniard Show, and there's good reason. This is a great leadership manual that spells out how to lead. Enjoy…
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Talks 277 - Dr. Jim Rentz, Sr., Vietnam War Chaplain & Family Therapist
The growing network of Spaniard contacts led to Dr. Jim Rentz, Sr., a retired marriage & family therapist inspired to help work toward peace after serving as a…
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Books 970 - Mission Possible 10
In our last day with Ash and his journeys, we take a look at some powerful perspective and receive some of his guidance/insight as they align to his life…
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Books 969 - Mission Possible 9
Today, we're talking: simple living in Madagascar, pinches of salt and a terrible case of Malaria. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's…
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Talks 276 - Scott Adams, Dilbert Creator/"Loserthink" Author - Return Visit
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, is on Spanny's podcast again? It was unbelievable the first time (way back in Talks 144, December 2017), and it is again…
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Books 968 - Mission Possible 8
You'd think Ash was golden after his completion of Mongolia...sponsors coming out of the woodwork to make his dreams come true, but today, we take a look at…
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Kids 91 - Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll
This is a story about rocks...but really, it's about friendship, perseverance and togetherness. What a fun little read! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to…
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Books 967 - Mission Possible 7
Today, we touch on one of my favorite themes in the book: the kindness of strangers on Ash's journey. We also take a look at pushing past your "impossible day"…
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Books 966 - Mission Possible 6
Tune in to learn about: a possible career-changer for Ash, Ash's team coming together and the realities of attempting something extreme. For more w/ The…
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Books 965 - Mission Possible 5
Paradise, naysayers and deciding to traverse a desert without ever having previously been to a desert is on tap for today's show. This is a fun, adventurous…
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Books 964 - Mission Possible 4
I feel pretty confident saying you're going to take a visual away from today's show that you have never envisioned before. It has do with a a holy river in…
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Talks 275 - Teague Moore, Head Wrestling Coach, American University
Teague Moore of Pittsburgh was one of Spanny's wrestling heroes (national champion at Oklahoma State) and now serves as head coach at American University. As…
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Books 963 - Mission Possible 3
Today's show consists of: a bicycle trip across a country, a life-direction-changing experience in sales (in the land down under) and what Ash is learning by…
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Kids 90 - Helping You Through Your Time Off School
What a whirlwind we are in. Confusion. Anxiety. Fear. This is a scary time in our world, for both grownups and young people. I want to do my part in helping…
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Books 962 - Mission Possible 2
One of my favorite takeaways from this book is that it's easy to say you want to do/be this or that, but what Ash is showing us is the reality of being an…
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Books 961 - Mission Possible 1
Boy, this is a fun one! I recently heard Ash Dykes on Joe Rogan's podcast and reached out to him on Instagram. He responded, and I recently had the opportunity…
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Books 960 - Close Calls 5
We round out our time with Close Calls by taking a look at four more presidents. One was a former U. of Michigan standout footballer. One peed radioactively…
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Books 959 - Close Calls 4
"Loose lips sink ships." PT boat 109. Which past presidents have ties to these two pieces of history? Enjoy this slice of American history! For more w/ The…
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Talks 274 - Dreadisode - Website Talk Goes Deep
Spanny and Dread have pulled back the curtain on the Spaniard enterprise before, but this takes the curtain right off the rod! Or something like that. Because…
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Books 958 - Close Calls 3
What president got shot and THEN delivered a speech? And which president loved the saying "the buck stops here"? Tune in to this fun recap of American history!…
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Kids 89 - Her Body Can
Self-image and esteem is (in my opinion) one of the biggest challenges young people face, and I also believe that developing one's self-image/esteem is one of…
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Books 957 - Close Calls 2
What president was named "Old Hickory", and which president is often thought of as our greatest president? Tune in and find out! For more w/ The Spaniard…
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Books 956 - Close Calls 1
Today, we start a really neat book that looks at some of the "near-misses" in our country's presidencies. The book's subtitle, "How Eleven US Presidents…
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Books 955 - Essentialism 10
In the last section of the book, we're gifted a great chapter on leadership. Tune in to hear a few "Leadership Essentials" and a final sendoff regarding the…
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Books 954 - Essentialism 9
We're getting close to wrapping up w/ Essentialism, and today we touch on it's last tenet, as well as my personal reflection and connection to the book. For…
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Talks 273 - Todd McClimans, Author of "Time Traitor" History Adventures
Back when he taught history to fifth graders, Todd McClimans made lessons come alive by assigning historical novels. But he couldn't find one to his liking for…
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Books 953 - Essentialism 8
Let's dive into "The Genius of Routine" and ask ourselves the question, "What's important now?" For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's…
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Kids 88 - Strategies to Deal w/ Relevant Youth Challenges
I recently gave a talk to middle school students and parents to explore relevant youth challenges and offer personal insight, experience and strategies to help…
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Books 952 - Essentialism 7
Today, we talk the importance of preparation, subtraction and progress as they relate to Essentialism. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard…
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Books 951 - Essentialism 6
Today, we touch on art, writing and sandcastles as we continue to eliminate the nonessentials from our lives. Enjoy! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The…
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Books 950 - Essentialism 5
Systemizing your life can be a savior if you're looking for consistency and efficiency. Today, we explore how simple decisions and a polite "No" can help us…
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Books 949 - Essentialism 4
We talk about one of my favorite ideas from the book today, and my guess is you want to hear what Essentialism says about sleep. We also touch on the idea of…
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Talks 272 - Michael Spradlin Returns - Presidents' Close Calls
Wait, wasn't today's guest on the show only a few months ago? True! This is a timely reappearance by Michael Spradlin, who recently released his new book on…
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Books 948 - Essentialism 3
Hit pause on your 100 mph day, and take some time to Escape, Look and Play. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list…
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Kids 87 - Fly Away Home
Wow, I'm gonna say that this is one of the most impactful kids' books that I've read. A tremendous piece of writing that evokes so many different human…
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Books 947 - Essentialism 2
Make your decisions and choices, or they'll be made for you. Today, we discuss the reality of choice on our path to Essentialism. For more w/ The Spaniard…
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Books 946 - Essentialism 1
Phew, what a book! My friend Kyle Kingsbury (Kyle Kingsbury Podcast/Onnit) recommended this book, and I'm glad he did. This is a step by step manual to weeding…
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Books 945 - The Way I Heard It 10
Listen in to get some advice from Dick Clark, an awesome reminder of the value of hard work and a reminder to check the vantage point from which you see…
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Books 944 - The Way I Heard It 9
Two of my favorite stories in the book, and a piece of advice from Mike Rowe's father fill our thinking tanks for the day, today. For more w/ The Spaniard…
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Talks 271 - Chad & Julie Anthony, Air Force Family and Founders of Aspen's Impact
Chad and Julie Anthony met as junior high schoolers in the Spaniard's hometown of Hollidaysburg and later married and embarked on Chad's Air Force career. Now…
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Books 943 - The Way I Heard It 8
I love the insight we get into Mike Rowe's life philosophy in this book. It's an even deeper dive than what I've heard in interviews and on his shows. Today is…
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Kids 86 - S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Let's take a little detour; we'll resume with another kids' book next week. Today, let's talk goals, S.M.A.R.T. goals. Young or old, setting goals can help…
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Books 942 - The Way I Heard It 7
So close. He was so close. Who? Can't tell...you gotta read the book. But I can share some really curious hints about today's cast of characters...and I can…
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Books 941 - The Way I Heard It 6
I had heard this story before, a long time ago, and didn't know if it were true. Turns out it is. Today is about Hollywood, QVC and rock & roll. Quite an…
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Books 940 - The Way I Heard It 5
Wow, there are some connections and revelations in today's stories that will blow your mind (when you read the book). For now, enjoy this tease of awesomeness!…
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Books 939 - The Way I Heard It 4
Listen in to this conversation (well, it's just me talking) about character, paying back debts, and some really interesting and personally relevant perspective…
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Talks 270 - Joe Solecki, UFC Lightweight and "Bro'in Up" Podcaster
Joe Solecki's first 10 years in combat sports were a test. From ages 6 to 16 he won 2 or 3 times total. But he felt at home in his sport of jiu jitsu, and look…
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Books 938 - The Way I Heard It 3
Today, we're talking an American hero, effective parenting by Mike's parents and "Another Tortured Artist." It's an eclectic and suspenseful peek into this fun…