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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 378: On Creativity, Anxiety, Suffering, and Love
Recently I was invited on the Engearment podcast to discuss... well, a lot! But specifically, the creative process, managing social media perceptions, mental…
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Bonus: Bodybuilding and... The Priesthood?! with Fr. Steve Grunow
Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire, joins Pat to discuss the intersection of fitness and faith. Specifically, how physical fitness can provide spiritual…
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EP 377: Optimize Your Kettlebell Swing - 5 Quick Tips!
Pat gives 5 (or so) quick tips to take your kettlebell swing from good to GREAT. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I…
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EP 376: Dan John on Non-Binary Thinking, Finishing What You Start, and Coaching the Snatch
Pat and Dan jam on the importance of non-binary thinking ("my way or the highway"); also, listener questions on coaching the kettlebell snatch, how to finish…
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Sunday School: Eucharist, Authority, and Francis Chan (Ft. Eric Robinson)
On this episode of Sunday School, I team up with host of Polycarp's Paradigm (and Catholic convert) Eric Robinson for a conversation on what Catholics believe…
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EP 375: Why Train with Kettlebell Complexes?
Pat offers an introductory conversation on kettlebell complexes -- what they are, and why you should use them -- along with a few examples for getting started…
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Groovy Announcements + Strong ON! Certification Details
Pat shares a few announcements of upcoming challenges, and what else he's been working on. Plus, details about the upcoming Strong ON! Certification. To…
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EP 374: Dan John on Why Doing The Obvious Works (and What That Is!)
Pat and Dan discuss the importance of doing the obvious, and specifically, of trusting a process we KNOW works, even if we don't know all the reasons WHY it…
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5 Quick Tips for a Better, More Productive Workout
What the title says! ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to…
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EP 373: Dan John's Favorite Fitness Reads
Dan John shares his favorite fitness reads. Then, Pat and Dan take listener questions on coaching advice to medical supply kits! ... New eBook: Introduction to…
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Sunday School: My Spiritual Journey Revisited on Polycarp's Paradigm
Recently, I was invited to share my journey from skeptic to Catholic on the podcast Polycarp's Paradigm with host Eric Robinson. Please enjoy. Check out…
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EP 372: Dan John on Training for Tactical Strength and Simplifying Everything
Pat and Dan talk how important authority is with respect to epistemology (how we know what we know), then take listener questions training for the tactical…
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EP 371: 5 Kettlebell Complexes to Blast Fat and Boost Strength
Recently I (Pat) rediscovered an old article I wrote for the RKC website: 5 Kettlebell Complexes to Blast Fat and Boost Strength. In this podcast, I share the…
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Sunday School: The Relationship Between Faith and Reason
Continuing with our Catechism series, Pat reads and comments upon the section on faith and reason. Then, Pat takes a question on mindfulness and rediscovering…
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Announcing: The Fast 15 Online Certification!
Full details for The Fast 15 Online Certification at: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/fastfifteencertification
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EP 370: Dan John on Mobility vs Flexibility, Effective Rowing Variations, Easy Strength, and More
Pat and Dan take listener questions on rowing variations, mobility vs flexibility, training around injury, and how being over-critical (especially of…
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EP 369: How to Have a Good Old-Fashioned WORKOUT
Pat gives advice on how to have a good old-fashioned workouts and why it's OK to not be "training" all the time. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this…
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EP 368: How to Lose Weight By ADDING (not subtracting)
Pat covers an important dieting secret: subtraction through addition! In other words, how to achieve a healthier body composition by adding -- rather than…
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EP 367: Dan John on the Fast 15 Program, Nailing Transitions, and Listener Questions
Pat and Dan talk Fast 15, nailing transitions, and answer (gentle) listener questions. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the…
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Philosophy Friday: Dr. Gaven Kerr on Fitness, Metaphysics, and God
Dr. Gaven Kerr is back for another episode of Philosophy Friday, offering an introduction to metaphysical thought and sharing his work on arguments for the…
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EP 366: The Fast Fifteen Protocol - 15 Hour Fasts, 15 Minute Workouts, 15 Days!
In this episode, Pat spills some of the early details about Fast Fifteen -- what it's all about, ideas for getting started, etc -- and discusses the upcoming…
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EP 365: Dan John on Cardio Workouts that Build Strength
Pat and Dan are back discussing a range of topics, including "cardio" workouts that build strength (combos, complexes, interval running, and more), the…
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Sunday School: My Personal Prayer Life, Catholic Spiritual Devotions, and Recommended Reading
"They call me a practicing Catholic because I've yet perfected it" — and how true that is. This episode of Sunday School dives into a few of my (Pat's)…
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EP 364: How to Build a $113 "Minimalist" Home Gym
Somebody asked what Pat's recommendation would be for building a "minimalist" home gym with (about) $100 in Amazon gift cards. Pat makes his recommendations —…
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EP 363: Minimalist Strength Training For Runners?
Pat offers a minimalist strength training approach for runners (or those with a specific running goal). ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it…
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EP 362: Dan John on Workout Soreness, Building Muscle After 50, and Being the "Antidote" to Crossfit
Pat and Dan take listener questions on the importance (or lack thereof) of muscle soreness, how to build muscle past a certain age, and a recent article on…
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EP 361: How to Achieve Faster, More Sustainable Weight Loss
Pat offers a simple and straightforward (again: minimalist!) framework for achieving faster, more sustainable weight loss -- while still having a social life…
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Sunday School: How Can We Speak About God? (Catechism Study Pt. 3)
Continuing with our study of the Catholic Catechism, Pat offers commentary on the sections "Knowledge of God According to the Church," and "How Can We Speak…
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EP 360: How to Increase Pull Up Strength
Pat and Aleks offer practical programming tips for increasing pull up numbers & strength. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon!…
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Philosophy Friday: A Logical (Thomistic) Argument for God
In this episode of Philosophy Friday, offers a contemporary "existential Thomistic" argument for God's existence and nature. Outline of the argument can be…
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EP 359: The Best Kettlebell Exercise, Variety In Training, Virtue and Religion, and More
Pat takes listener questions on everything from "the best" kettlebell exercise, proper windmill technique, the virtue of prudence, the appropriateness of…
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EP 358: Dan John on Fasting and Feasting, Low Carb Dieting, and Training with Level Changes
We're back with our weekly conversation with Dan John -- this time, with video! This week's discussion revolves around the idea of fasting and feasting, and…
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EP 357: Stealing Strength with Smarter Programming
Pat and Aleks discuss fitness minimalism, efficient training strategies, improving kettlebell snatch performance, the Strong ON! certification, and more. …
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EP 356: The 4 Step Skinny Fat Solution
Tired of being "skinny fat?" Believe me, I get it. Skinny fat is annoying. I've been there. So here are 4 (simple and straightforward) steps toward forging a…
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Sunday School: Ways of Coming to Know God (Catechism Study Pt. 2)
Pat and his wife Christine continue working through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, specifically on the section "Ways of Coming to Know God." This…
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EP 355: How to Eliminate Excuses and Stay Dedicated
Pat offers practical, everyday tips for eliminating excuses and staying dedicated. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I…
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EP 354: Dan John on Preventing Holiday Weight Gain, Injury Advice, and Shirt Brands
Pat and Dan talk about the importance of community (again), how to prevent holiday weight gain, Dan's favorite brand of polo, and more. ... Recommended Reading…
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EP 353: QnA on Training Frequency, Reading Reccos, and more
Pat takes questions from Instagram on training frequency, reading recommendations, and more. ... Support the Show by Eating Delicious Protein – This Episode…
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Sunday School: Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry with Fr. Gregory Pine
Pat is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss human flourishing and the doctrine of justification. Related Episodes…
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EP 352: Why Coaches Need Coaches
Pat and Aleks discuss the critical importance of finding mentors and coaches. ... Support the Show by Eating Delicious Protein – This Episode Sponsored By…
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BONUS: Creativity, Writing, Fitness, Religion, Generalism, and More - My Interview on Engearment Podcast
Recently Pat Flynn (hey, that's me!) was invited on the Engearment podcast to talk everything including including why Aleks loves Robitussin, what it's like…
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EP 351: Dan John on Goblet Squats and Forgiveness
Pat and Dan talk about the 10,000 swings challenge, forgiveness, and more. ... Recommended Reading & Resources Dan's book 40 Years with a Whistle Dan John…
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EP 350: Dan John on the Resume Life vs the Eulogy Life
Dan and Pat discuss momentum and how to regain it (especially in fitness) after the holidays, living the resume life vs. the eulogy life, and whether winning…
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EP 349: The 5/2 Diet
Pat discusses the 5/2 Diet. Support the Show by Eating Delicious Protein – This Episode Sponsored By Legion Athletics Consider supporting the Pat Flynn show by…
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Sunday School: The Necessity of Religious Instruction (Catechism Study Pt. 1)
This episode marks a new theological study with the Roman Catechism. Each segment will include a short reading from the Roman Catechism (aka The Catechism of…
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Philosophy Friday: How to Think About God with Dr. Gaven Kerr
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn Show for a wide ranging discussing on everything from realist epistemology, the impact of philosophy of mind on…
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EP 348: Dan John on Fast Mimicking Diets
Pat and Dan discuss fast mimicking diets. Support the Show by Eating Delicious Protein – This Episode Sponsored By Legion Athletics Consider supporting the Pat…
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EP 347: The Power of Controlled Fasting
Continuing the series on intermittent fasting, Pat discusses the approach of controlled fasting, and why it's one of his favorites. ... Support the Show by…
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Sunday School: How Did We Get The Bible? with Jimmy Akin
Pat is joined by Jimmy Akin to discuss the historicity and reliability of the most influential book of all the: The Bible. Also, how Jimmy lost 136lbs with…
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Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Approach to God
Pat offers a philosophical approach to God on live radio. ... Show notes on natural theology…
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EP 346: Dan John on the Warrior Mindset, The Velocity Diet, and Books vs Movies
Pat and Dan discuss the importance of determination, especially in the early stages of training, and take listener questions on everything from the Velocity…
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EP 354: The Warrior Diet with Aleks Salkin
Pat and Aleks discuss The Warrior Diet, which is a popular -- and potentially very effective -- approach to intermittent fasting. ... Support the Show by…
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EP 344: Getting Started with Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner's Guide
Pat covers the basics of intermittent fasting: what the research says, and how to get started. In this episode: - Can IF assist with weight loss? - What are…
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Sunday School: Is God a Delusion? Responding to Richard Dawkins' Argument
Is God a delusion? Pat looks at the "central argument" in the 2006 book, The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this…
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EP 343: Dan John on Worthwhile Fitness Gimmicks, Strategic Goal Setting, and Plant-Based Dieting
Pat and Dan talk about getting excited over fitness goals and how to decide when "good enough is good enough." Also, listener questions on fitness gimmicks…
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EP 342: Fixing Your Kettlebell Swing with Aleks Salkin
Pat and Aleks discuss common kettlebell swing mistakes, and how to fix them. ... Strong ON! Certification Details Here: ==>…
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Sunday School: A Brief History of Postmodernism with Dr. Robert Delfino
Dr. Delfino joins Pat to offer a brief history of postmodernism, weaving a narrative stemming all the way from ancient Greece. How did we get to a place where…
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EP 341: The Importance of Community and Virtuous Friendship. Other, random thoughts.
The importance of community and virtuous friendship. Plus, other things that happen to float randomly into Pat's consciousness.
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EP 340: Tackling Dietary Extremism with Aleks Salkin
Aleks recently got into a heated nutrition debate online after reviewing the vegan documentary The Game Ghangers. The boys discuss veganism, nutritional…