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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
#127 Cage Talk with MMA Journalist Ben C.
Finally! That's what the hardcore MMA fans who follow The Spaniard will say about this episode. Because it's straight fight talk with Ben C. of…
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AMX325 It's Been Good, Boom
In today's AMX, we talk: the 5 Elements of Excellence (Vision, Values, Success, Accountability and Surroundings) as they relate to boxing champion Ray "Boom…
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AMX324 Live Like You Fight
In today's AMX, we talk: training for acting, being integritous and a Jordan Burroughs quote that will make you think. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#126 Interview with Top Execs: Rick Elder, Beyond Clothing & Tom Kwon, Scoutsee
You're a trailblazer, ya know. You're seeking your own path and following The Spaniard as he journeys through books and shows the way to bold living. Today…
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AMX323 Al Bundy
In today's AMX, we talk: a street-fighting Al Bundy, Mickey Rourke and retiring at 24. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect…
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#125 Before & After the Spartan World Championships
This episode is nothing special except for a few things: (1) It came after a day with nine other recordings, including interviews with a former NFL player, a…
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AMX322 Instinct Over Thought
In today's AMX, we talk: having nothing left, Rocky III and getting the most out of your talent. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com…
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AMX321 Standing Strong
In today's AMX, we talk: Seinfeld and Norm MacDonald perspectives, bullies vs champions and all that goes along with being champion. Get your weekly Excellence…
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AMX320 Becoming a Celebrity
In today's AMX, we talk: your own prophecy, hanging with Mickey Blue Eyes and the acquisition of confidence. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX319 Swagger
In today's AMX, we talk: flying business class, being an agent of hope and good ole Rocky Balboa. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com…
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#124 Win Lose Draw, Good Bad Ugly, We're Doing It
This recording was one of those times to step back and see what form this overall effort is taking. The Spaniard and Dread talk about working to build a…
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AMX318 Tunnel Vision
In today's AMX, we talk: falling short in title fights, having a short memory and how to eliminate distractions. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX317 His Sense of Purpose
In today's AMX, we talk: Surrounding Yourself with the Best, kissing your father on the mouth and "his own feeling of manifest destiny." Get your weekly…
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#123 Interview: Andy Dziedzic, Illegal Dishwasher Turned Financial Pro
Why does The Spaniard get up so early in the morning? It was the influence of Andy Dziedzic (DZ). Why does The Spaniard leap before he's completely ready? Also…
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AMX3:16 Cause Spaniard Said So!
In today's AMX, we talk: living like a professional, how you introduce yourself and thriving on pressure. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX315 Stay Hungry
In today's AMX, we talk: shadowboxing in the cellar, the greatest feeling in the world and the power of sacrifice. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX314 Fight Stories
In today's AMX, we talk: charisma, fight relics in the basement and a mother's belief. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect…
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#122 We Proudly Present Audio within Video within Audio
What if The Spaniard live-streamed video and recorded his podcast at the same time? Wait, you ask: Hasn't he been doing that every weekday morning lately? Yes…
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AMX313 Savage Endurance
In today's AMX, we talk: the looming sense in a real fight gym, Boom Boom's nickname and your ability to keep on keepin' on. Get your weekly Excellence…
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AMX312 Fighters are Born...
In today's AMX, we talk: BELIEF, what you're teaching those around you and never taking a step back (like Boom Boom Mancini's father). Get your weekly…
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#121 All About AMX—A Show, A Shirt, A Daily Spark
Many of you rise early every morning and find The Spaniard on Facebook Live for zestful teachings from the latest book he's reading. Along the way, he records…
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AMX311 Lessons from Ted Turner
In today's AMX, we talk: looking for what's next, getting back to work and trusting your gut by way of small steps. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX310 Billion (with a B)
In today's AMX, we talk: culture and teams, 20 years of hard work paying off and a BILLION dollar idea. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX309 A Couple Visionaries
In today's AMX, we talk: my strength coach Don Messing (RIP brother), Bill Gates's take on Ted Turner and being tired. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#120 Interview: Kye Smith, Drummer & YouTube Star
How did Kye Smith become such a skilled drummer that some find him the best they've ever seen? How did his YouTube videos rack up millions of views? How did…
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AMX308 Rules to Live By
In today's AMX, we talk: keeping your sights on the future, wearing slip on shoes and never letting your work pile up. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX307 Still Going
In today's AMX, we talk: friends and relationships, holding true to your vision and choosing your own adventure. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
Life's a Fight#119 How Chad & I Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse
Don't look now, but The Spaniard turned another fan into a friend. We met Chad Miller back in Episode 110. Now he was up from Dallas on business and drove…
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AMX306 Every Day is a Fight
In today's AMX, we talk: your daily opponent, Ted Turner's fire and retaining your values throughout. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX305 Learn and Evolve.mp3
In today's AMX, we talk: Prioritizing and Executing (Jocko Willinck), Ted Turner's pragmatic approach to life and evolving as a person. Get your weekly…
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AMX304 Make Adversity Your Friend
In today's AMX, we talk: I can't/I can, life and death in the open waters and your daily decisions and choices. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#118 Interview: Drew Manning, The Fit2Fat2Fit Experimenter
Happiness is fame and low body fat, right? Wrong! Who says so? Drew Manning, and you might already know that he has a TV show and six-pack abs, so what gives?…
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AMX303 What's Your Plan
In today's AMX, we talk: my daughter's gymnastics, losing and winning and telling your friend, "I'm going to be a billionaire." Get your weekly Excellence…
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AMX302 Learn and Solve Problems
In today's AMX, we talk: being nice, going for it and the value of learning. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect on social…
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#117 Interview: Dave Berke, Top Gun Fighter Pilot & Combat Veteran
Yes, there really is a Top Gun—the Navy Fighter Weapons School, where select aviators and officers receive advanced training and prepare to teach at their own…
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AMX301 He's Just a Man
In today's AMX, we talk: raising kids and fighting in the UFC, The Rock's series "Ballers" and how Ted Turner was real about what he knows/doesn't know. Get…
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AMX300 THIS IS EPISODE 300!!!
In today's AMX, we talk: taking leaps, trailblazing with hard work and trying new things. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and…
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#116 Interview: Adam Hluschak, Former Wrestler Still Training at Level 10
Uncle Chuck needs more Schak Daddies! That statement will make sense after you listen to this conversation between a former college wrestler (Adam Hluschak)…
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AMX299 Love the Challenge
In today's AMX, we talk: getting better, learning from the best and how sailing/business/life coincide. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX298 Look for Models
In today's AMX, we talk: creativity when the chips are down, mitigating (and taking) risk and following the lead of others. Get your weekly Excellence…
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AMX297 Work for It
In today's AMX, we talk: Jordan Burroughs, high-reaching goals and being the boss's son. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and…
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#115 What I Saw When Mayweather Beat McGregor
Those who stumble across this podcast might actually not have picked this up yet: The host, The Spaniard ... that fitness freak and jock nerd always babbling…
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AMX296 Work for It
In today's AMX, we talk: being terrible at certain things (but not quitting), keeping your eyes wide open and adversity being part of the game. Get your weekly…
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AMX295 Three Powerful Themes
In today's AMX, we talk: adversity, hard work and energy. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect on social media…
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AMX294 It's Your Duty
Today's AMX is all fire. Energy and fight, that's what I bring you. Get more of it at charliespaniard.com
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#114 Interview: Drew Swope, Business Leader Comfortable in His Own Skin
Today's guest, Drew Swope, spotted The Spaniard at the beach .... and The Spaniard had been looking for him. Drew is a business leader and triathlete from The…
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AMX293 Be BOLD
In today's AMX, we talk: a perspective on your accomplishments, sleep running and living BOLDLY. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com…
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AMX292 It's Just a Cookie
In today's AMX, we talk: self-reliance, the dreaded cookie and bringing on the pain. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect on…
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#113 How It Feels To Finally Create What You Wanted
Why would someone work over two years on a project for an audience numbered only in the dozens? And what can the rest of us learn from it? The Spaniard and…
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AMX291 You Got This
In today's AMX, we talk: relentless drive, buying into excellence and living by principles. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and…
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AMX290 Be the Commander
In today's AMX, we talk: uneasiness and its beauty, the paradox that exists in many of us and the Grand Master (you). You're the average of the 5 people you…
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AMX289 Go With It
In today's AMX, we talk: outrunning your shadow (or not!), the rules of life and the excuses we make. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#112 Interview: Matt Anderson, Film Editor & Spaniard Mainstay Since School Days
Let's all hold The Spaniard to the promise that he makes Matt Anderson at the end of this episode. He owes Matt big-time for creating his website and all of…
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AMX288 Keep Fighting
In today's AMX, we talk: pride, L.I.V.I.N.G. and the next best option. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at charliespaniard.com and connect on social media…
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AMX287 Know and Dream
In today's AMX, we talk: the stories you tell yourself, focusing on your strengths and "dreamin and schemin." Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#111 Interview: Diamond Dallas Page, Wrestling Superstar, Actor, Yoga Master
Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) gets how to pursue and succeed and live big. From overcoming ADD & dyslexia, to running nightclubs, to managing pro wrestlers, to…
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AMX286 Own It!
In today's AMX, we talk: takeaways from a convo w/ a WWE Superstar, taking ownership in your life and running 140 rocky (not Rocky!) miles. Get your weekly…
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AMX285 Have What it Takes?
In today's AMX, we talk: Ali, ancient Greek day-runners (and if you could match them) and altering (or not) your DNA. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX284 Mind and Body
In today's AMX, we talk: ancient Greek training centers, preparation for life and 2 Spartan life lessons. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#110 Interview: Chad Miller, Thriving after Surviving the Storms of Life
A list of the highlights of this conversation doesn't tell the whole story: Chad Miller overcame serious disadvantages to excel in sports, sales and blogging…
