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The Pat Flynn Show
Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn: - How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it's better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking." - Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and…
Episodes
- The Pat Flynn Show
EP 410: Dan John on 30 for 30 Workouts
Pat and Dan chat "30 for 30" workouts, hill sprints and stair-climb conditioning, and more. ... Mentioned Resources Dan John's Youtube…
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EP 409: Using Timed Sets and Complexes for Strength and Mobility
Pat offers some cool training ideas on how to utilize timed-sets and kettlebell complexes to improve strength and mobility. ... Check out The Power of…
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Sunday School: How to Deal with Spiritual Doubt
Pat and his wife Christine talk about how to deal with spiritual doubt. Recommended Resource Check out the Word on Fire Bible at…
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Philosophy Friday: Arguing Essence and Existence with Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn show for another 2.5 hour crash course in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and the Aristotelian-Thomistic approach…
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EP 408: Coaching Advice to Our Younger Selves
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss their different coaching styles, how their teaching approaches have evolved, and what advice they wish they had starting out. …
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EP 407: Dan John on Minimalist Warm Ups, Proper Gym Etiquette, and The Cult of Intensity
Pat and Dan talk minimalist warm ups & workouts, proper gym etiquette (what it is & why it matters), and the cult of intensity within the fitness industry. ...
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EP 406: Fallacies and Heresies! (Part 1)
For Philosophy Friday, Pat kicks off a new series on fallacies and heresies! In this episode, Pat offers a brief introduction to logic, covers the three…
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EP 405: Dan John on Coaching Needs vs Wants, Dietary Adherence, and Kettlebell Conditioning for Sports
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics, including why paying attention to the little things matters, being clear on expectations when pursuing a goal, coaching…
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EP 404: Quarantine Home Gym Set Up & Workout Ideas
Pat offers ideas for a minimalist, home-gym set up, along with a few, simple workout ideas. Plus, some reflections on why "plateauing is the new personal…
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BONUS: Cross-Examining Intelligent Design with Dr. Michael Behe
Many people -- including many religious people -- are quick to dismiss the position of intelligent design as nothing more than attempts to smuggle a…
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Philosophy Friday: Overcoming the Problem of Divine Hiddenness with Dr. Stephen Napier
Dr. Stephen Napier, professor of philosophy at Villanova university, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to explore his response to the problem of divine hiddenness…
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QnA on KB snatches, exercise intensity, martial arts, studying philosophy, and more.
Pat takes questions from Facebook and Instagram on everything from how long it took him to get "comfortable" with his business, dead vs regular kettlebell…
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EP 402: Must-Try Kettlebell Complexes
In this episode, Pat, Som, and Aleks (aka princess of friendship) discuss the power and versatility of training with kettlebell complexes. More specifically…
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EP 401: Dr Brad Dieter on Gary Taubes, The Insulin Hypothesis, and Why We Get Fat
Brad Dieter returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss the (now infamous) debate between Gary Taubes and Stephan Guyenet on Joe Rogan's podcast over "Why We Get…
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EP 400: The pros and cons of exercise variety and how to train like a generalist
On this 400th episode, Pat revisits the theme of generalism and discusses how to apply variety intelligently to training programs. ... The Pat Flynn Show If…
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Sunday School: Lydia McGrew on Gospel Reliability, Undesigned Coincidences, and Harmonizing Discrepancies
This one is definitely for all you Bible Geeks! Philosopher and author Lydia McGrew joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss her new book The Mirror or The Mask…
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BONUS: 2 Hour Philosophy and Theology QnA with Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn show to answer listener questions on everything from the ethics of heavy metal, pascal's wager, the existence of God, divine…
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EP 399: Sal Di Stefano on Exploring Christianity, the Importance of Spiritual Health, and Developing a Growth Mindset
Pat is joined by expert "fitlosopher" Sal Di Stefano to discuss the importance of spiritual health, his recent explorations into Christianity, how to develop a…
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EP 398: Correlation, Causation, Fasting, and Weight Loss
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss how to stop confusing correlation vs. causation, especially when it comes to dieting. Mentioned Resources Virtual Bells and Beer…
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EP 397: The NEW 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge with Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss a recently article Dan wrote for T-Nation, which revisits his famous 10,000 Swings Kettlebell Challenge. In this episode, Pat and Dan…
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EP 396: Motivated Reasoning, Slavery, and Duties to the Poor with Dr. Michael Rota
Dr. Michael Rota returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the power (and snare!) of motivated reasoning, what role this played in the justification of slavery…
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Sunday School: Roundtable on God, Evolution, Apologetics, Suffering, Faith, and More (Part 1)
Pat is joined by John DeRosa (Classical Theism) and Eric Robinson (Polycarp's Paradigm) for a 3-part round table discussion on arguments for God, overcoming…
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EP 395: Dan John on the Power of Restricted Training
Pat and Dan discuss how placing restrictions on training can fill gaps and spur improvement. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean…
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EP 394: Inconvenient Fitness Truths
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss fitness truths that are as annoying as they are helpful! ... Sign up for Bells and Beer at…
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EP 393: Dr. John Berardi on Why Generalists are the Future of the Fitness Industry
So, here's something cool. Pat Flynn and John Berardi completely agree: Generalists are the future of the fitness industry. In other words, leaders and…
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Sunday School: My Wife's Journey to Faith, the Atonement, and God's Love
On this glorious Easter Sunday my wife and I discuss her journey into the Catholic faith, reflect on the meaning of the atonement, the process of…
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BONUS: Dr. Paul Giesting on the Interplay of Science, Philosophy, and Religion
Dr. Paul Giesting joins the Pat Flynn show to share his experience as a professional scientist (geology) and devout religious person and the deep compatibility…
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EP 392: 5 Tips to Fix Your Sleep!
Pat shares simple (and somewhat annoying!) strategies to fix, or improve, your sleep. Recommended reading: Why We Sleep ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed…
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EP 391: Dr. Josh Rasmussen on Escaping Skepticism, Intellectual Virtue, and Our Power to Know
Dr. Josh Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how we can escape skepticism, recognize our power to know things, evaluate positions (even if we…
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EP 390: Aleks's Adorable Bodybuilding Adventure!
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss quarantined fitness, training with resistance bands, auxiliary exercise for martial artists, and Aleks's adorable new bodybuilding…
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EP 389: Dan John on Passing the Snatch Test, the Benefits and Limitations of Kettlebell Training, and More
Pat and Dan offer advice on passing the infamous "snatch test", and evaluate the pros and cons of "kettlebell only" training. Dan also speaks to a recent…
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Sunday School: Fr. Gregory Pine on The Encounter of Christianity
Fr. Pine returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss virtues, the moral life, and the encounter of Christianity. ... Check out the Quarantine Lectures by the…
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BONUS: The Moral and Economic Problems of Socialism with Trent Horn
Trent Horn returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the moral and economic problems of socialism, as featured in his new book Can a Catholic Be a Socialist? We…
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EP 388: Try Interval Running!
Pat offers a few tips for keeping your workouts fresh throughout quarantine. In this episode, Pat discusses interval running, resistance bands, and a few…
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EP 387: The Philosophy of Manhood with Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the philosophy of manhood. Eager to rise above the quibbles of modern political debate, Dr. Kerr…
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EP 386: Dan John on Motivation, Metabolic Conditioning, and Measuring What Matters
Pat and Dan talk about how to make the most of a difficult situation and take questions on everything from metabolic conditioning, re-gaining motivation, and…
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Super QnA - Fav ab exercises, guitarists, video game characters, books, prayers, etc
Pat takes QnA on everything from his favorite ab exercises, video game characters, reading lists, prayers, and more! Also, some thoughts on self-defense and…
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BONUS: Matt Fradd on Metallica, Religion, Plato, Crossfit, Pornography, etc.
Matt Fradd is an author, international speaker, and host of the popular podcast Pints with Aquinas. On this episode, Pat hits Matt with a series of rapid fire…
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BONUS: Matt Fradd on Metallica, Religion, Plato, Crossfit, Pornography, etc.
Matt Fradd is an author, international speaker, and host of the popular podcast Pints with Aquinas. On this episode, Pat hits Matt with a series of rapid fire…
- The Pat Flynn Show
Philosophy Friday: Dr. Koons on Cosmological Arguments for God, Grim Reaper Infinity Paradoxes, and The Neo-Aristotelian Revival
Professional philosopher Dr. Robert Koons joins the Pat Flynn show to share some of the fascinating work he's done on cosmological reasoning, infinity…
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Fitness Freebies & a Favor
The FREEBIES: COFIT-19 Workouts here. 5 Healthy, Low-Cost Recipes here. The FAVOR: Please -- please! -- consider leaving a (positive, overly fawning ; ) review…
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Dan John on Quarantined Fitness, Education, and Assumptions
Pat and Dan discuss education, evaluating paradigms, and a Dan John-style "quarantine" fitness program. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it…
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Sunday School: What Meaning Is There to Suffering?
Pat and Eric reflect on the issue of suffering from both a personal -- and purposeful -- perspective. ... Related Episodes…
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Philosophy Friday: Why Joe Rogan is Wrong About Marijuana with Tim Hsiao
Tim Hsaio is a professor of ethics and has published on issues ranging from the ethics of marijuana to eating meat. Professor Hsaio joins Pat to offer an…
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EP 385: Dan John On Self-Investment and Maintaining Momentum
Pat and Dan talk about self-investment and the importance of keeping momentum in life, whether with education, fitness, or whatever. Also, listener questions…
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EP 384: Ideas (and Workouts!) for Quarantine
Pat and Aleks share ideas (and workouts!) for quarantine. ... Free COFIT-19 workout protocol here…
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Sunday School: Prayer 101 with Fr. Gregory Pine
Fr. Gregory Pine returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss how (and why) to pray. What is the purpose of prayer? What does prayer do, and can prayer change…
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The Philosophy of Miracles with Dr. Tim McGrew
Dr. Tim McGrew returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the philosophy of miracles. Can miracles occur? If so, how can we tell? What about Hume's famous…
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EP 383: Marianne Kane on Fitness After Life Happens
Marianne Kane returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss how to manage fitness in the chaos of everyday life. She also discusses her new program and her upcoming…
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EP 382: Dan John on 1 set of 20, Napkin Programs, and Cyclical Eating
Pat and Dan discuss (as usual) a range of topics, including the resurgence of "1 set of 20 reps" training, why napkin programs are sometimes just what people…
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Sunday School: 10 More Questions (and Answers) on Catholicism with Eric Robinson
Continuing from last week, Pat and Eric continuing answer common questions (and objections) to the Catholic faith -- everything from Adam to Eve, Marian dogma…
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Bonus: On the Intersection of Faith and Fitness with Jared Zimmerer
Pat is joined by Jared Zimmerer (who has degrees in both kinesiology and theology) to discuss the intersection of faith and fitness. Specifically, they discuss…
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Philosophy Friday: The Philosophy of God's Love with Dr. Gaven Kerr
What does it mean to say that God is good, or that God is love? Furthermore, can we really know that God loves *us* -- you, me, specifically?! Dr. Gaven Kerr…
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EP 381: Dan John's on Calories In vs Calories Out, Fasted Running, and Favorite Smells
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics (as always) including running on Fast 15, whether calories in vs calories out is "everything", and some of their favorite…
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EP 380: 300 Swings Survival Tips!
Pat offers a few quick tips (and reminders) for getting the most out of 300 Swings. Official 300 Swings Challenge sign up…
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Sunday School: Top 3 Objections to Catholicism from Cameron Bertuzzi and Matt Fradd
Pat and Eric respond to a recent video presenting 3 common objections to Catholicism from a Protestant perspective. Original video can be found on Capturing…
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EP 379: Dan John on Kettlebell Complexes, Turkish Get Ups, and Managing Options
Pat and Dan discuss the value of training with complexes, and controversially, why neither recommend "heavy" Turkish get ups. Also, some thoughts on the…
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ANN: The 300 Swings (2020) Kettlebell Challenge!
Register for the NEW, 2020 iteration of the 300 Swing Kettlebell Challenge for just $20 here: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/300swingschallenge
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Sunday School: "I'll Believe In God If You Can Answer These 7 Questions."
Eric (co-host of Sunday School) has an older friend named Chuck who used to be Christian and then became agnostic a few years ago, around the same time as his…