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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
Kettlebells for Grapplers w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Dr. Jim -- with surprise guest master Som! -- discuss kettlebell training for martial arts, with a particular emphasis on grappling and BJJ. Then…
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Hints for Reading Philosophy
Pat continues reading from How to Read a Book, this time the section called "Hints for Reading Philosophy." Please subscribe to the NEW Philosophy for the…
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Live QnA w/ Dan John - Hanging, Stress Eating, Front Squats
Pat and Dan John take questions from the gentle audience on how to manage stress eating, front squats vs back squats, whether you can overdo hanging, and more…
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On Philosophical Method by Mortimer Adler
Pat reads a brief section from Mortimer Adler's book How to Read a Book on philosophical method.
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Live Philosophy QnA | Immortality, Meaning, and Critical Realism
Once again Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether immorality is required for a meaningful life to critical realism.
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Why Everything You Believe Is Wrong w/ Dr. Matt Briggs
Matt Briggs, statistician to the stars, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming book Everything You Believe Is Wrong (pre-order now!). "Here," as Matt…
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Training for Middle Age and Beyond w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan John discuss training strategies for middle age and beyond. How do you continue to make progress even as a weight-lifting veteran while preventing…
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Thomistic Cognitional Theory and Philosophy of Mind w/ Dr. Therese Cory
Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world…
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Interview (and QnA) with an Exorcist | Fr. Vincent Lampert
Pat Flynn and Jim Madden are joined by Fr. Vincent Lampert to discuss all things related to exorcism. Questions from the audience are welcome. Please like…
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The Best Exercise (Almost) Nobody Does w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the best exercise (almost) nobody does and the best way to learn it! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit…
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Live QnA - From Pull Ups to Justified Religious Belief
Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the audience on everything from improving pull up strength to the grounds of justification in religious belief, especially…
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How Consciousness Can Lead to God w/ Dr. Josh Rasmussen
Dr. Joshua Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to share insights from his upcoming book on the nature of consciousness. In this episode Josh discusses…
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How to Get Your 1st (or 10th) Pull Up w/ Dan John
Pat Flynn and Dan John discuss The Russian Fighter Pull Up Program, including strategies to achieve your 1st (or 10th) pull up. For 101 FREE #kettlebell…
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Live QnA - from Aristotelian Naturalism to "Fun Runs"
Pat and Jim field live questions from the audience, covering everything from the deficiencies of Aristotelian naturalism to the benefits of incorporating "fun…
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The 10 Commandments of Fitness w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan John discuss The 10 Commandments of Fitness. Principles that when gotten down and gotten done, make magical things happen. Snag 101 FREE…
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Live QnA - From Military Pressing to the Multiverse!
Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from improving your military press to their thoughts on the multiverse. Topics include improving…
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What Is Traditional Philosophy? w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Jim discuss the commitments of traditional or "perennial" philosophy, including realism, metaphysical reasoning, and non-reductionism.
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How to Pass the 100 Rep Kettlebell Snatch Test w/ Dan John
Pat Flynn and Dan Share share training strategies for passing the infamous 100 rep snatch test, and why you should strive to achieve this even if you aren't…
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The 21 Minute Kettlebell Workout
Pat Flynn shares one of his newest "fitness mad-scientist" creations: The 21 Minute Kettlebell (Warrior) Workout = a total body conditioning complexes that…
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Free Week of Kettlebell Workouts | Get Yours!
To take part in Strong ON! Free Week -- which includes 7 totally awesome, high-intensity kettlebell routines -- join Pat's email list at…
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The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism w/ Dr. Stephen Napier
In this philosophy themed episode, Dr. Stephen Napier joins Pat Flynn to discuss the (in)famous evolutionary argument against naturalism. What is the argument…
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7 Tests of True (Physical) Strength w/ Dan John and Pat Flynn
Pat and Dan share seven (actually worthwhile) tests of true physical strength and how to accomplish them. Tests include kettlebell snatches, presses, carries…
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Fitness 101: The Total Beginner's Guide
Pat and Dr. Jim discuss the absolute beginner's guide to fitness and nutrition. What are the basic principles? How does one get started without feeling…
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Live QnA - Free Will, Idealism, Kettlebells and Barbells, and More!
Pat takes a bunch of questions from gentler listeners some fitness related, others philosophy. For the "best of year 1" Strong ON! workout bundle, go here…
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The Greatest Fat Loss Tool Ever Made w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the greatest fat loss tool ever made (probably not what you think!) and how to use it! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit…
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3 Day Training Plan w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss ideas for 3 day/week training plans. Then, questions from the audience!
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Is Life Meaningful without God? | 3 Philosophers Duke It Out
Pat, Jim, and Gaven take questions from the audience before engaging a spirited disagreement over whether life would be meaningful without God and/or an…
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Dan John on What Kettlebell Exercises are Best for What
Pat and Dan discuss what kettlebell exercises are best for what. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com
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Plato's The Republic | Book 1 Summary, Commentary, and QnA
Pat Flynn and Jim Madden summarize Book 1 of Plato's Republic, share their thoughts and commentary, and invite questions from the audience. Please LIKE, SHARE…
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Philosophy QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr | Divine Simplicity, Intentional Action, Causality and Sin
Pat and Dr. Gaven Kerr take questions from the audience related to mind-world problems, intentional action, divine causation and human sin, trinity and divine…
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Recovery and Tonic Workouts w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan share ideas for FUN and EFFECIVE recovery (tonic) based workouts. Plus, QnA with the gentle audience! For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit…
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Philosophy (and Some Fitness) QnA w/ Jim Madden:
Pat and Jim field questions from gentle listeners related to philosophy and fitness. Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE!
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The Inhumane Burpee | INTENSE Kettlebell Workout
Pat shares an exciting new #kettlebell workout from his upcoming FAST(ER) 15 challenge: The Inhumane Burpee! Check out FAST(ER) 15 at…
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Learn the Goblet Squat w/ Dan John
Dan John -- inventor of the famous kettlebell goblet squat -- joins Pat to discuss all the amazing uses of this fundamental exercise, and some cool…
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Dan John Answers Your Fitness Questions
Dan John first discusses his "movement matrix" before taking questions from the audience on ideal nutrition, best kettlebell swing weight, and how to get your…
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What Is Functional Fitness Really? | Maximizing the Carryover Effect
Pat and Aleks discuss what functional training actually is (or should be) and how to ensure your workout selections produce maximal carryover into everyday…
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(More) Fitness Standards Everyone Should Aspire To
Pat and Aleks discuss a range of standards that every budding generalist should aspire to -- including pressing, squating, pull ups, planks, and more. For 11…
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Kettlebell Strength Standards w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss kettlebell strength standards everybody should strive to achieve. For 11 AWESOME (and free!) kettlebell challenge workouts visit…
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Why The First Cause Must Be Pure Actuality (God) w/ Dr. Rob Koons
Dr. Rob Koons returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss some of the recent work he's done on "bridging the gap" from first cause to God (or what is commonly…
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I Bet You Can't Do These Kettlebell Workouts | 5 High-Intensity Challenges
Pat shares 5 high-intensity, time-crunched, challenge-based kettlebell workouts from his new FREE "I bet you can't do this workout" collection, which you can…
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The Importance of Setting Goals Beyond the Gym w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan talk about the motivating importance of having goals beyond the gym. Then, as usual, QnA with the audience. For 101 FREE #kettlebell workouts visit…
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The Self-Learners Guide to Philosophy
Join Pat Flynn as he discusses how to get started with philosophy and offers reading recommendations for logic, metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and more!…
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Choosing the Right Sized Kettlebell w/ Dan John
Pat, Dan, and Jim discuss how to choose the right sized kettlebell for your goal. Then, live QnA with the audience! The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this…
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How the Bible Is Relevant for Us Today w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais
Dr. Michael Dauphinais joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recent book The Wisdom of the Word. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would…
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High-Effect Excuse Busting Workouts w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Jim share some of their favorite high-impact, time-efficient, "excuse busting" kettlebell and bodyweight workouts. For 101 free #kettlebell workouts…
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Ask (Pat and Jim) Anything
Pat and Jim take live questions from the audience on everything from vegetarianism to Trinitarian theology. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it…
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How to Get Stronger at the Kettlebell Military Press w/ Dan John
Pat, Dan, and Aleks discuss the many benefits of military press, then share an actionable plan of attack to improve your overhead pressing strength. New eBook…
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BONUS: Why Not Atheism? | Interview on Reason and Theology
This episode shares a recent conversation Pat had with Michael Lofton on The Reason and Theology show where they discuss the topic "Why Not Atheism?" The Pat…
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BONUS: 5 Fatal Flaws In Protestantism w/ Suan Sonna
Suan Sonna, Catholic convert and host of Intellectual Conservatism, joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recent article: 5 Fatal Flaws in Protestantism.
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How to Workout to Get Better at Something Other Than Working Out
Pat, Dr. Jim, and Aleks discuss why working out should make you better at things other than working out!
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Plato's Cure for Obesity
Pat, Dr. Jim, and Aleks discuss Plato's diagnosis of weakness and the cure for obesity as discussed in The Republic. Essentially, Plato argues that goodness of…
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Aliens, Reincarnation, and Conspiracy Theories w/ Jimmy Akin
Jimmy Akin, senior apologist at Catholics Answers and host of Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to answer questions on…
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Overcoming Radical Skepticism w/ Dr. Tyler McNabb
Are you a brain in a vat, plugged into the Matrix, being deluded by a demon? These skeptical scenarios are often presented in introductory philosophy courses…
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How to Know Right From Wrong (Moral Epistemology) w/ Dr. Brian Besong
Brian Besong returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss moral epistemology (how to know right from wrong), making the case against moral skepticism and for…
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Philosophy Jam and Live QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
Pat and Gaven disucss some of their current philosophy projects before turning to answer listener questions on everything including arguments for God, Pascal's…
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Dan John on Being Brilliant at the Basics
Pat and Dan talk about why mastery is not moving away from the basics but deeper into them. Then questions from the audience on everything from best lifting…
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Mind and World: What Is the Connection? w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden for a philosophical roundtable on mind and world: what is the connection? Please like, share, and subscribe!
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Dan John on The Simplest Strength Routine
Pat and Dan discuss the world's simplest strength routine, then take listener questions on just about everything. Cheers! For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts…
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Intelligent Design. Is It Scientific? Is It True? w/ Dr. Michael Behe
Many people — including many religious people — have been quick to dismiss the position of intelligent design as little more than "creationism in a cheap…
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Exploring Epistemology and Evolutionary Debunking Arguments w/ Dr. Tomas Bogardus
In this episode, Pat and Jim are joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss his paper on explanationism (= knowledge is believing something because it is true)…