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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 FightAMXtalks 215 - Jaclyn DellaTorre, Solid Gold Friend & Brand-New Author of "Chapstick Eater"
Readers of The Spaniard's memoir "Driven" know Jaclyn DellaTorre as Jackie, his gold-hearted roommate while he was in the UFC—including when he suffered a…
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AMXbooks 663 - Born a Crime 2
Today's AMXbooks explores the history of South Africa's Apartheid and the impact it left on its people. This is a fascinating piece of history, and one that I…
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AMXkids 30 - Wonder 1
I sincerely hope you come along on this journey of Wonder. I believe developing empathy and understanding for others is crucial for a full and vibrant life…
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AMXbooks 662 - Born a Crime 1
For the first time on The Spaniard Show, I'll be AMX'ing a book that I listened to rather than read. I recently "read" Trevor Noah's "Born a Crime", an…
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AMXbooks 661 - American Wife 11
Letting it all out, a source of inspiration and Taya Kyle's key to happiness rounds out our experience with American Wife. A truly touching story that helps to…
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AMXweekly 96
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! See a list of all the books at charliespaniard.com/readinglist. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 660 - American Wife 10
Listen in as we take a look at some of the ways Taya and her kids fought their way through the tough times following Chris's murder. You'll hear some extremely…
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AMXtalks 214 - Huntin' Stories from The Cabin
Sit back and enjoy this recap of a bunch of newbie hunters getting their feet wet in the woods. Fortunately, we were led by our avid hunting pal Jimmy, my dad…
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AMXbooks 659 - American Wife 9
"Just lean into it" is a phrase I first learned in Jack Canfield's "Success Principles." In today's AMXbooks, we see Taya Kyle lean into her challenges with…
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AMXbooks 658 - American Wife 8
On today's show, we explore NOT taking relationships for granted, going to "that worst place emotionally" and choosing to focus on the good rather than…
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AMXkids 29 - A Showcase of AMXkids Books
In 28 weeks of AMXkids, we've covered and studied 12 kids books. In this week's AMXkids, we showcase this awesome collection of books in the hope that you (old…
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AMXbooks 657 - American Wife 7
In today's AMXbooks, we talk the nature of the jiu-jitsu approach to life, the birth of "American Sniper" and our longtime friend Mister Rogers's message of…
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AMXbooks 656 - American Wife 6
Simply hearing and digesting today's content will help you become more empathetic. We explore the realities of military men and women in combat, the challenge…
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AMXweekly 95
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Resources: American Wife, I Love You Like..., Willie Banks For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 655 - American Wife 5
Today, we talk about the non black and white nature of life, how special military spouses are and the "Devil of Ramadi." For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 213 - Willie Banks, Track & Field Olympian & Hall of Famer
How did Willie Banks end up running a company called HSJ, Inc.? By becoming one of history's great triple jumpers! (Guess what HSJ stands for. You'll find out…
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AMXbooks 654 - American Wife 4
Today's AMXbooks highlights one of the primary reasons reading is so important, the nature of war and, again, one of the most common attributes of extremely…
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AMXbooks 653 - American Wife 3
Several of our universal "how to live life" themes shine through in today's episode, such as: energy, selflessness and the "lifelong pursuit of the ideal."…
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AMXkids 28 - I Love You Like...
This book was written as a legacy from father to son. Scott Sutton recently passed away, and his sole purpose for writing this book was "to leave something for…
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AMXbooks 652 - American Wife 2
On today's show, we see our first glimpses into the strong faith that guides Taya's life, the type of man Chris was and the foundation on which their love was…
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AMXbooks 651 - American Wife 1
On today's show, we dive into American Wife. This is the extraordinary autobiography of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle's wife, Taya, as well as an exploration of…
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AMXweekly 94
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Meat Eater, Food Fight Fiesta, Ángel Sanz For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 650 - Meat Eater 11
It's been a fun and enlightening exploration of the world of hunting with our guide, Steve Rinella. Tune in today as we wrap up our experience with the great…
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AMXbooks 649 - Meat Eater 10
From Jeremiah Johnson, to the marvel and awe-invoking scenery of the West, to the allure of seeing what's ahead, today's AMXbooks is filled with curiosity and…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 212 - Ángel Sanz, Pro Basketball Veteran & ACTUAL Spaniard
The first interview of 2019 is the first one ever to give us double The Spaniard! There is the Spaniard we know and Ángel Sanz, a Spaniard actually from Spain…
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AMXbooks 648 - Meat Eater 9
On today's show, we talk the serious business of hunting, the connection between tattoos and salmon and why Steve Rinella likes/dislikes hunting (for the exact…
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AMXkids 27 - Food Fight Fiesta
To kick off the New Year on AMXkids, we're diving into the "World's Biggest Food Fight"! Let's get messy, have some fun and learn about the history and…
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AMXbooks 647 - Meat Eater 8
To kick off this New Year, we're talking first-deer rituals, working hard to get it done and Steve Rinella's atypical college experience. Let's start this year…
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AMXbooks 646 - Meat Eater 7
In today's AMXbooks, we talk the value of sharing and connecting, a good ole Brenneman hunting tradition and a quick reminder of how big an impact our small…
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AMXweekly 93
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Resources: Meat Eater, Dr. Andy Galpin (Unplugged - book) For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 211 - Dr. Andy Galpin, "Unplugged" Author & "Body of Knowledge" Podcaster
Andy Galpin is a tenured professor who aims to be a story-teller and teacher for all walks of life. He says he basically helps athletes make decisions…
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AMXbooks 644 - Meat Eater 5
Today's AMXbooks is all about the freedom and adventure Steve Rinella, and many others, find in the outdoors. We'll also hear Rinella's father's take on…
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AMXbooks 645 - Meat Eater 6
We talk fear, the history of trapping in the US and the importance of siblings to round out this week's AMXbooks. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The…
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AMXbooks 643 - Meat Eater 4
In today's AMX lesson, we go back in history to learn about the relationship between agriculture and hunting and explore one of the common ways people fall…
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AMXkids 27 - AMXmas kids 2018
Merry Christmas my young friends! Here's a holiday wish from my heart to yours! Let's combine the magic of Christmas with the magic of books. Don't stop…
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AMXbooks 642 - AMXmas 2018
Merry Christmas everyone! Here's a holiday wish to from my heart to yours! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 641 - Meat Eater 3
Find out why Steve Rinella hunts, what percentage of Americans hunt, what percentage of Americans are against it, and one of the largely accepted theories of…
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AMXweekly 92
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: The Boys in the Boat, Mirth Meets Earth, Erin Cafaro For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 640 - Meat Eater 2
We dive into the origins of the hunting story, as well as some of our (and our animal neighbors') customs that still exist today. We also dive into the ideas…
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AMXbooks 639 - Meat Eater 1
This book has me going back to my country roots of Central PA. Author Steve Rinella is a professional hunter, conservationist, reader, thinker, podcaster…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 210 - Erin Cafaro, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Rower
Erin Cafaro studied ballet as a girl but wound up in sports instead. Her father and other agents of fate helped steer her toward rowing, and she found it the…
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AMXkids 26 - Mirth Meets Earth 1
In today's AMXkids, we travel the seven continents w/ "a most curious space pup" named Mirth. We cover some cool and interesting facts about all seven…
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AMXbooks 638 - The Boys in the Boat 16
Thank you for doing what you did: Joe Rantz, Bobby Moch, Stub McMillin, Chuck Day, Shorty Hunt, Don Hume, Johnny White, Gordy Adam, Roger Morris, Al…
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AMXbooks 637 - The Boys in the Boat 15
In today's AMXbooks, we travel into the deep recesses of our minds, where fear and doubt reside. And through these young men, we see the possibility of…
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AMXbooks 636 - The Boys in the Boat 14
In today's AMXbooks, we talk the beauty and the not-so-beauty of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In the end, we acknowledge that we're all in charge. For more w/ The…
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AMXweekly 91
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: The Boys in the Boat, After the Fall, Matt B. Davis. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -…
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AMXbooks 635 - The Boys in the Boat 13
In today's AMXbooks, you'll learn (or, possibly, re-hear) the values that make up a great team. Have them already? Great, keep on keepin' on. Don't have them?…
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AMXbooks 634 - The Boys in the Boat 12
One of my biggest takeaways, from reading, asking questions and experience w/ world-classers, is that we are all human. Today, we dive into some of the human…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 209 - Matt B. Davis of Obstacle Racing Media & The Atlanta Podcast
Well, OF COURSE The Spaniard has a good time with Matt B. Davis in this episode. Matt is a funny guy (in fact, a former stand-up comedian) and an endurance…
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AMXbooks 633 - The Boys in the Boat 11
If everyone of us plays a role in the human symphony, how well do you play yours? In today's AMXbooks, we tie that idea to other great minds like George…
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AMXkids 25 - After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again 1
If you've ever wondered what happened to Humpty Dumpty after he fell, you're in luck! In today's AMXkids, we explore Humpty's origins, fall and post-fall life…
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AMXbooks 632 - The Boys in the Boat 10
Leadership, camaraderie and purpose fill today's lesson. How do you execute in these three areas that are vital to growth, performance and getting the most out…
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AMXbooks 631 - The Boys in the Boat 9
Paradoxes and dichotomies exist and must be balanced. They're not to be defeated, rather made aware of and balanced. We segue this idea into discipline and…
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AMXweekly 90
Enjoy this week's recap of learning! References: The Boys in the Boat, Mikey and the Dragons, Team Red White and Blue. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The…
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AMXbooks 630 - The Boys in the Boat 8
Today's lesson is a serious one, as is today's date, December 7 (1941). This book does a tremendous job detailing the rise of Hitler in Germany, and, today, we…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 208 - Amanda Rondon & Sarah Holzhalb of Team RWB & Old Glory Relay
Everyone needs connection, and no one more so than veterans feeling isolated after leaving military service. That led Team RWB to create a movement…
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AMXbooks 629 - The Boys in the Boat 7
Our old friends character, ego, humility and energy join us in today's lesson. Pay attention...and have fun! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard…
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AMXbooks 628 - The Boys in the Boat 6
How well do you know your own heart? When you're pushed to your limit, you learn a great deal about yourself, but it's not something you can fast track or…
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AMXkids 24 - Mikey and the Dragons 1
We bring you another tremendous kids book by Jocko Willinck to AMXkids (See AMXkids 9-12 for Way of the Warrior Kid), and the topic of conversation is fear…
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AMXbooks 627 - The Boys in the Boat 5
Joe Rantz was a man of character and skill. In today's AMXbooks, we learn about his early interactions, as a boy, w/ his future wife and the powerful…