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The Spaniard ShowTalks 459 - Youth Sports Insights and ObservationsFresh off a youth wrestling tournament, I'm bringing some observations and insights that can help you navigate the world of youth sports. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Spaniard School, Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books her...2024-01-3124 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 458 - Why I Cold PlungeWhile I've been sauna'ing for years consistently, the cold plunge is a newer habit I've picked up. First learning about Wim Hoff (the OG of cold plunging) years ago on Rogan, I've been slowly dipping my toes (and body) into various cold tubs. My take is that cold benefits are a bit less agreed upon than sauana benefits, but it's something I'm currently committed to nonetheless. Tune in to hear the science behind it and how you can create your own cold habit for less than $100. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fi...2023-12-2215 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 457 - Why I SaunaThe sauna has become a staple in my life the last few years. What I once dreaded as a hot box to lose and make weight has turned into one of the most peaceful, pleasant and beneficial aspects of my life. In this episode, you'll hear my sauna use details, as well as the many benefits backed by science. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Spaniard School, Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition 2023-12-2213 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 456 - For Athletes: How to be a lean, mean fighting machineFrom: Spaniard Purpose: To provide a simple and effective guide for maintaining ideal weight and conditioning throughout the season. (ie. To be a lean, mean fighting machine) IMPORTANT: I am not certified in anything nutrition related. Take this with a grain of salt and talk with a certified nutritionist prior to implementing anything below. This is how I live my life. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Spaniard School, Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Se...2023-12-1320 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 455 - Tips & Protocol for Youth Sports (for coaches and parents)I created this episode because youth sports needs a reboot, or at least some course correction. While there are some major advancements and new opportunities for young athletes, there are some glaring holes in the system. I was fortunate to have great parents and many good coaches throughout my athletic career, and I'm in a phase of life where youth sports is prominent. I'm seeing it all, and I have a few things to say about it. We'll start with some awareness, and we'll finish with some actionable steps. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for stu...2023-12-1137 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1524 - Discipline is Destiny"The power of self-control" says the subtitle. Second in the series of Ryan Holiday's four books on the Stoic virtues, Discipline is Destiny teaches about temperance (discipline/self-control). Discipline is one of the few habits that will open up the world of possibilities to you. The ability to say yes to the things you know you should say yes to. Not doing the things you know you shouldn't do. All part of your plan to create the person you hope to be. … Get this book here: Discipline is Destiny Subscribe to our other pod...2023-12-0514 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1523 - Courage is Calling"Fortune favors the brave" says the subtitle. This is book #1 in Ryan Holiday's series on the Stoic virtues (courage, temperance, justice, wisdom). I really enjoy this type of book in general - relevant to my life philosophy, inspiring and educational. It's an easy read that will ignite a desire for practicing more courage in your life. Enjoy this brief summary and comentary. … Get this book here: Courage is Calling Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get...2023-12-0412 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 454 - How I Stay Lean and Fit Year-round at 42Lots of dudes are wondering how to stay lean and fit as they get older. And I happen to be blessed with a skillset, including discipline and consistency, that enables me to be just that at 42. Today's episode is an a la carte dissection of what that process looks like. If you're not super interested, don't listen. You'll get overwhelmed with the details. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Rea...2023-12-0128 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 453 - For Anyone Who Wants to Read BetterI get asked about reading a lot. What books I read and recommend. How often I read. How I read. And recently I was asked how someone could become a better reader. This episode is my explanation and answer to that question. … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking For...2023-11-1618 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 452 - YO ADRIAN, WE DID IT! 37.2 miles laterWhat an incredibly fun and challenging event that was...5k on the hour, every hour, for twelve hours. I'm much more knowledgable on this side of the miles than I was prior, and I'm excited to share some of my takeaways. In this episode, I'll talk a bit about strategy and execution, fuel (food/nutrition), camaraderie, how I felt physically and mentally, and more. (NOTE: If you haven't listened to Talks 451 yet, listen to that first.) … Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Read wi...2023-11-1017 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 451 - I'm running 37.2 miles on Saturday (*I hope)This is my biggest physical challenge since fighting (maybe ever), a 12 hour 5k marathon of a day. A 5k on the hour, every hour, for twelve hours, starting at 7 AM. Conjured up by a friend of mine, this challenge makes me nervous and excited. Tune in to learn more about the event, my training, goals and more. … Watch our new podcast on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies an...2023-11-0216 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1522 - Reframe Your BrainHow you view the world is your world. Perception is reality. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to reframe that world so that it better suits your success and happiness. … Get this book here: Reframe Your Brain Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my...2023-10-1912 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1521 - Fatal Conveniences"The Toxic and Harmful Habits That Are Making You Sick - and the Simple Changes That Will Save Your Health." This is an enlightening read that will either enhance change in your life or make you crawl in a hole. … Get this book here: Fatal Conveniences Watch Read with a Fighter on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all yo...2023-10-1913 min
The Spaniard ShowTalks 450 - A Stoic Quote for Daily Thinking (one of my favorites)Simple, to the point and life-changing ... if you let it. Tune in to hear a sentence I read that is having a profound impact on my thoughts and life. ... Get this book here: Meditations Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on...2023-09-1307 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1520 - The Courage to Be Happy"What if your past didn't define you? What if you could stop worrying about what other people think?" These are the first two questions on the inner flap of the book. This book, in tandem with last week's book, offers a fresh and inspirational approach to life and thought that will be welcomed by anyone who deals with inner conflict. ... Get this book here: The Courage to Be Happy Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure To inquire...2023-09-0616 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1519 - The Courage to Be DislikedIf you're anything like me, you can be your own worst enemy. Holding yourself back, creating unneccesary worry and obstacles, the list goes on. This week's book will help you develop the courage to change, to improve and to not hold yourself back with the unnecessary inner clutter. It will give you a fresh perspective from which to approach life. ... Get this book here: The Courage to Be Disliked Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure To inquire a...2023-08-3014 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 449 - What #1 BEST SELLER means (or not)Spoiler alert: Spanny and Dread have another #1 best seller with the brand-new young readers version of ”DRIVEN”—adapted from The Spaniard’s first book, published in 2015. Yeah! But what does it really mean to hit #1 in sales? You might be surprised. The guys also discuss the fun and meaningful DAYS OF SPANIARD books and upcoming titles in the series. ... Get our NEW #1 Best Seller: My memoir adapted for middle & high schoolers: DRIVEN, Young Readers Version Get our #1 Best Seller: GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking...2023-08-1751 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1518 - Die With ZeroLet's learn how to get all we can out of our money, which, in turn, will help us get all we can out of our life. That's the theme of this week's book, and it's one that has had a profound effect on me since reading. I hope you enjoy this one, and that it makes your life better! ... Get this book here: Die With Zero Get our newest book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about...2023-08-1015 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1517 - Anatomy of a Breakthrough"How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most" is the subtitle on this book, and it sums it up quite well. Roadblocks and setbacks are part of the game, and the winners are those who keep going. This is an examination and guidebook on how to break through. ... Get this book here: Anatomy of a Breakthrough Get our newest book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your...2023-08-0216 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 448 - The Odd Realities of Manipulating Your WeightThis one comes from a recent experience I had as it pertains to the scale. As a wrestler and professional fighter, I've probably stepped on the scale a bunch more than the average person. And even though my competitive days are in the rearview mirror, I still fight the urge to step on the scale and let that number dictate how I feel (albeit much less than I used to). Here is some insightful and practical knowledge that can help you distance yourself from the number on the scale and the feelings it gives you. ... ...2023-07-3118 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 447 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 3Episode 3 of the series begins back in CO (Durango). You'll hear me talk about beautiful train rides, insanely beautiful lakes and mountains, some awesome towns, waterfalls and more. If you're looking to book a trip to CO, here are about ten reasons why you should... ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Con...2023-07-2516 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 446 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 2Today's episode picks up after leaving CO and heading into UT. I'll take you through our visits to: Moab, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Action packed and full of adventure, this was a great stretch of trip! ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner...2023-07-2418 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 445 - Our Trip West (CO/UT), Part 1This series of episodes documents our recent trip to Colorado and Utah. My goal in creating these episodes is to lay out a travel itinerary for you to follow, inspire you/others to travel and to document our trip for our family's records. You can expect some narrative along with a great deal of detail about the places we visited. Enjoy Part 1...Grand Junction CO, Colorado National Monument, Grand Mesa, Dinosaur National Monument and Glenwood Springs. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and s...2023-07-2119 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 444 - Dustin Pague - Bare Knuckle Fighter, Ex-UFC FighterWait, ANOTHER episode with a hilarious bare knuckle fighter? Okay, okay--this is the first episode to feature a professional bare knuckle fighter, period. Like Spanny, Dustin Pague is a UFC vet and fun guy. He enthuses about his wife and family as well as currently competing in the BKFC. Plus he shares stories about UFC adventures including reporting for "The Ultimate Fighter" six days after being married ... cutting 34 pounds in one week ... fighting with a broken hand ... and more. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire a...2023-07-1349 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 443 - A Philosophy on "Days Off"I love to train. I feel better all around when I do. But how much is the right amount? Should we take days off? How intense should we go? Tune in to hear some updated thoughts regarding training and resting. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: 2023-06-2312 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 442 - Year in Review - Assembly TotalsI often get asked how many assemblies I do, so I figured it'd be a good time to add up this year's numbers and present them as an update and documentation of our growth. There are no guarantees in life or business, so it'll be interesting to note how this plays out over time. All we (Dread and I) can control is what we can control, and we are doing our best to reach more and more young people through our books, programs and resources. I hope you enjoy this year's assembly recap! ... Get our...2023-06-1518 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1516 - SparkWanna exercise but can't stay consistent? Need more of a reason to get active? Tune in! Spark spells out the direct and positive correlation of exercise and the brain. You'll be blown away by all of the brain and life benefits of moving! ... Get this book here: Spark Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s To...2023-06-1430 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 441 - Final X Wrestling (Making the World Team)The highest caliber wrestler with the highest caliber character is the highest level person in my opinion. And that was on full display this past week at Final X wrestling in Newark, NJ. Final X is the final competition that determines who will compete for the US on the World Team. It was a who's who of wrestling and a memory I won't forget. Here are some highlights and thoughts on the event and wrestlers. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking...2023-06-1318 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 440 - Beneil Dariush, UFC Fighter, Former Spaniard OpponentIn 2014, The Spaniard welcomed Beneil Dariush to the UFC when the two met in Beneil’s first UFC appearance. Beneil won. Nevertheless, now Spanny welcomes Beneil to the podcast to talk about his life journey, beginning in Beneil's home country of Iran. Their chat might well leave you thinking ”If anyone had to defeat The Spaniard, I’m glad it was Beneil.” Because the guy has heart—for his family, for others (you’ll hear about his missionary work in Haiti) and for combat sports. Beneil wonders at his own thirst for fighting and his love of breaking opponents and has fina...2023-06-0849 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1515 - Built to MoveThis is one of my favorite books on health and movement. It's simple to implement and written in an easily digestible way. Please take advantage of this episode and get the book. It can change your life if you let it. ... Get this book here: Built to Move Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Tou...2023-06-0722 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1514 - Cobalt RedAn incredible and eye-opening book that will change the way you look the world. Cobalt fuels the current cellphone/tablet/laptop/electric car industries (as it's a necesity in all lithium-ion rechargeable batteries), and it's effect on the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been debilitating. This book was hard to read at times because of the reality it shows, and that makes it even more important to read. You will think and feel differently after reading this book. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure 2023-06-0316 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1513 - Why We Get SickGetting older has done something major for me. It's shifted my priorities, and health is at the forefront. This week's book takes a look at insulin resistance and its dramatic effects on our bodies. This is a dense and applicable book for anyone who wants to get a jump on maintaining your health. You'll walk away with awareness and actions to implement into your life. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure Get this book here: Why We Get Sick To inquire about assemblies and speaking...2023-05-3116 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1512 - Harry HaftWhat an incredible story. Harry Haft was 16 when he was taken away and put into a concentration camp, and he could have never imagined the atrocities that were coming his way. This is his story of fighting, both for his survival and also against his boxing opponents in the camps. The Nazis used Harry for entertainment because of his boxing skills, skills that would develop into a professional fighting career after escaping the Nazis. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure Get this book here: Harry Haft 2023-05-1510 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1511 - The Everyday WarriorWritten by my friend and former guest on the show, Mike Sarraille, The Everyday Warrior is "A No-Hack, Practical Approach to Life." It aligns very well with my philosophy of "A Fighter's Mindset" and contains both mental and physical applications for life. This is an enjoyable, easy read that is also donating 25% of its first year's profit to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Support a great cause and enhance your life! ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure Get this book here: The Everyday Warrior To...2023-05-1015 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 439 - Your Habits and EnvironmentIf you want to change your habits, you might want to change your environment. Whether you realize it or not, your environment has a huge impact on your habits, and you have the ability to structure that environment so that it works for you and not against you. If you're looking for some ways to improve your habits, you'll enjoy this episode. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List2023-05-0717 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 438 - Trusting in Myself (Yourself)Developing trust in yourself is a magical thing. I can't say that I bat a thousand when it comes to trusting myself, but I've improved drastically over the years. Today's episode sheds some light on my process of developing that trust and outlines a few key pointers for you to do the same. ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming...2023-05-0420 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 437 - Actual Paychecks, Business and MomentumIt's been years and years of building a business post-fighting, and the majority of that time I've spent digging and swimming upstream. It hasn't been easy. Successes and small wins have happened, but I had conditioned myself to the reality of fighting with very little return. The successes I did have were amazing, but they were few and far between. But starting last fall, the tide began to shift, and it has carried into this spring. Today, I lay out a handful of lessons that have kept me on track and grounded. You can apply these lessons to various...2023-04-1926 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1510 - Around the Corner to Around the WorldThis is the story of Dunkin' Donuts, as told by 35-year CEO, Robert Rosenberg. This is an in-depth look at the origin and evolution of one of the most successful chains in the world. Here's the plan: Grab yourself a donut and some coffee and tune in! ... Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for kids and schools: Go Figure Get this book here: Around the Corner to Around the World To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School ...2023-04-1110 min
The Spaniard ShowTalks 436 - Dear Wrestlers, Please Don't ChangeWatching the post-match interviews at the NCAA wrestling tournament is one of the best teachers there is. What a show of sportsmanship and humility. Lifelong dreams won and lost, and the strength of character to talk about it. This episode is my unsolicited request to wrestlers that they don't change. That even though shock and awe is the way of social media and $$$, there's an alternative that's just as rewarding, albeit perhaps in a different way. ... Get my NEW #1 Best Seller, Go Figure, here: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking...2023-03-2012 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 435 - We did it! #1 Best Seller!With A LOT of help and support from all different angles, we did it! Go Figure, our new kids book, reached #1 Best Seller on two different Amazon lists! Tune in to hear about that whole process, what it means to be a best seller, some more bts of creating the book, how I've evolved my thinking over time and more. This is as excited as I've ever been about making an impact, and I appreciate you tuning in to hear more about it! ... Get this book here: Go Figure To inquire about assemblies...2023-03-2025 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 434 - Friday BuyDay - Get my NEW BOOK "Go Figure"IMPORTANT REQUEST! I just released a new kids life skills book on Amazon called "GO FIGURE," described in this episode. If you like the sound of it, please buy it ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (yep, St. Patrick's day) and help spread the word. We're urging that to gang up purchases that will help it become a best seller in its category. Dread came back again to help explain how all of this came together. GO FIGURE is the first in a series of books called DAYS OF SPANIARD that are another tool, alongside the SPANIARD SCHOOL podcast and videos, that...2023-03-1656 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1508 - Secrets of Closing the SaleRemember when this show was called "A Fighter's Mindset"? That was a long time ago, and in that time, I've learned a lot about a different mindset, "a seller's mindset." Adapting myself to this new reality of mine (selling in order to have a business) has been filled with a lot of No's, embarrassing calls and Zooms and many other stomach-sinking interactions. But, I've gotten better, and this book has helped. Today's book teaches selling as influence, belief, psychology and much more. Whether you're directly in sales or not, it's lessons are applicable to life. ... ...2023-03-0622 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 433 - "Stroke Day" Twelve Years LaterOn this day in 2011, I had a stroke. It came out of nowhere and left me with a ton of fear and questions. On this episode, you'll get a play-by-play of the whole ordeal as well as some of the lessons learned. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, B...2023-02-2819 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 432 - Dreadisode - Change Has Come to THE SPANIARD SHOWThis episode published on Thursday as usual, but not at 6 am Eastern, as has been the practice for years. This past Monday broke the pattern too—there was no Books episode at all. This was by choice, tied to changes in The Spaniard, meaning both the man and the business. Spanny and Dread give background and discuss what podcasting has given The Spaniard and will continue to give, but also what it hasn’t delivered. You’ll also hear about Spanny’s other podcast, Spaniard School, and how it relates to the latest realizations and experiments. Keep listening, because episodes...2023-02-231h 09The Spaniard ShowTalks 431 - My Trip to CO and Some Thoughts on Speaking for a LivingCurrently in Grand Junction, CO (speaking at Grand Mesa MS), I'm sitting and reflecting on this career and life I'm building. You'll hear my realtime thoughts on building and leveraging a life and career, the importance of choices along the way, the humility that comes with helping kids, the awesome people I'm meeting along the way and the added bonus of seeing so many communities and beautiful places. And as much, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. You'll hear some of the tough moments as well. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club ...2023-02-1620 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1507 - The Great DivorceThis was a first for me. Having read this book, I wasn't quite sure I comprehended its major points, so I went to the Internet for some research. After working my way through the information, I think I've put together a nice summary and commentary on The Great Divorce. We're talking morality, good and bad, and Heaven and Hell. It gets a bit deep. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: The Great Divorce To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about...2023-02-1317 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 430 - Why I Celebrate My Birthday Like a KidI'm 42 today, and I plan to celebrate like a kid. I plan to celebrate every birthday like a kid, actually, and I think you should, too. Here's why... ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: ...2023-02-0912 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1506 - The Happiest Man on Earth 2We finish this series with lessons on hope, resilience, miracles, love, our contribution to the world and more. A truly remarkable and inspirational book. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: The Happiest Man on Earth To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Ins...2023-02-0612 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 429 - Andrés Reséndez, Author, ”A Land So Strange”This discussion involves actual Spaniards! The kind that American students learn at least a little about: Early explorers of the present-day southeastern U.S. as well as Mexico. But most of us never heard of the particular long and harrowing expedition that dwindled a force of 300 to only four men, a story told in the book ”A Land So Strange” (discussed in Books Episodes 1498 and 1499). In this talk, our very own Spaniard gains additional background from Andres Resendez, the author of that fascinating historical account. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this b...2023-02-0256 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1505 - The Happiest Man on Earth 1What a fascinating book. Eddie Jaku survived the Holocaust and tells his story, a fascinating story of personal triumph over evil. In this book, he shares the lessons he learned so that you and I can find, and live, happiness in our lives. A must-read! ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: The Happiest Man on Earth To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List2023-01-3016 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 428 - Some Thoughts on DeathDeath...an odd topic, but a relevant one at that. The last few years have presented some difficult times in our family, and today's episode is an exploration of those times and some lessons pulled from them. It's never easy, but it's an inevitable part of life, death. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, B...2023-01-2618 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1504 - Never Finished 2We finish off this series with some more insight from David Goggins. Among the insight, we touch on: how we're raising our kids, the importance of discipline and its connection to mental endurance, humility, the people with whom we surround ourselves and much more. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: Never Finished To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my t...2023-01-2319 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 427 - Jon Bier returns - Founder & CEO, Jack Taylor PRWait, wasn’t this guy here just a month ago? Yep, on Episode 422, which began with a mixup on who was hosting whom. But now, for reals, Spanny is hosting Jon Bier, who, as you will hear, is a legitimate candidate for the actual Most Interesting Man in the World. Spanny and Jon met over ten years ago through PR that Jon was doing with UFC fighters. Now Jon shares his path from Montreal to Thailand to Australia to New York, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Along the way there was surfing, boxing, lackluster school days that nevertheless led to Jo...2023-01-191h 02The Spaniard ShowBooks 1503 - Never Finished 1"This is not a self-help book...It's a what-the-f@#$-are-you-doing-with-your-life-book." - Author David Goggins. I figured his words say it best. Enjoy Day 1 of Never Finished! ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: Never Finished To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social me...2023-01-1620 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 426 - James Doty, MD, Author ”Into the Magic Shop” and (Fall '23) ”Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation”Dr. James Doty’s memoir ”Into the Magic Shop” (Books Episode #1474) fascinated The Spaniard by recounting Jim Doty’s rise from dysfunctional family to globally-recognized neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and researcher into compassion. Now Dr. Doty joins Spanny to discuss allocating time and minimizing distractions … recognizing conflicts between materialism and altruism … seeing surprises meet science in neurosurgery … distinguishing between wants and needs … and much more. Dr. Doty has maintained relationships with renowned spiritual and religious leaders and found even the most enlightened to be merely human—so he affirms that there is hope for any of us. ... Join the Fight C...2023-01-121h 01The Spaniard ShowBooks 1502 - The Catalyst 2On today's episode, we take a look at each principle of change described in the book (Reactance, Endowment, Distance, Uncertainty and Corroborating Evidence. You'll wak away with a much better, clearer understanding of how to enact change. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: The Catalyst To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s...2023-01-0920 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 425 - Let's Finish this Year RightTaking the first step is often the hardest part, but maintaining that step throughout the year can seem just as daunting. The New Year is a great time to kick off a new you, and today's episode is designed to help you stay the new you. You'll hear a mix of mantras, principles, habits and more. I don't only want to help you start this year right, I want to help you finish it just as well. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get the books here: One Small Step Can Change Y...2023-01-0525 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1501 - The CatalystHave you ever wanted to chagne someone's mind? This book can help you do so. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: The Catalyst To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman ...2023-01-0214 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 424 - Re-Post in Memory of Betty BrennemanToday’s episode is a special one, and it is to commemorate and honor the life of my grandmother. She recently passed away at 93 years old. While we are still processing the loss, I thought it would be neat to re-post an interview I did a few years ago with my grandma and grandpa. Their 75 year marriage says it all. I hope this makes you smile. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard Sch...2022-12-291h 11The Spaniard ShowBooks 1500 - Hundreds of Books and Lessons LearnedWe finish the year with Books 1500, a somewhat monumental number. So in that light, I'm running down a few of the biggest lessons I've learned after reading, studying and presenting hundreds of books. I'll also answer a few curious questions from Dread about the books I've read. Enjoy this year full of books, learning and adventure. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Watch the video here: 329 Books on The Spaniard Show To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School2022-12-2629 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 423 - Why Losing is ImportantIf you listen to Spaniard School (my student podcast), you may have heard this episode before. And if you don't already listen, well, my hope is that you'll start! What you're about to hear to is this week's Spaniard School episode, and it was inspired by a recent elementary wrestling tournament. If you have young people in your life, I hope you utilize and share these lessons with them. (In case you're wondering, they're 100% applicable to us as well.) ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking...2022-12-2213 minThe Spaniard Show1499 - A Land So Strange 2We pick up on Cabeza de Vaca and the others' journey in week two by diving into the details of their voyage. From the various roles they played throughout, to the harmonious ideal with the Native Americans that Cabeza de Vaca sought, to the interactions of the Natives and Europeans...this week's episode will leave you in thought and wonder about the life and times of the 15th and 16th centuries in North America. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: A Land So Strange To inquire...2022-12-1915 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 422 - Swaposode - Jon Bier, Podcaster, Marketing Pro, and EntrepreneurBack before The Spaniard was in the UFC, he intersected with Jon Bier through the Tokyo Five brand and Ariel Helwani. Now Jon and Spanny are on each other’s podcasts at the same time—because each of them thought he was hosting the other! Listen for the moment of revelation a few minutes in. They go on to review Spanny’s career and the remarkable trajectory of the UFC, and they trade notes about career-building. Soon, Jon will be back as the guest, and we'll hear more of his story. ... Join the Fight Club here...2022-12-1556 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1498 - A Land So Strange 1This is a fascinating story of adventure and survival in a time that predates our country, but in a way, is laying its foudation. Initially with the intent to colonize and claim Florida and parts of the American Southwest for Spain, the Florida Expedition goes awry. It's hard to put into words what follows in the eight year journey of Cabeza de Vaca and the three other survivors. This is their story. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club Get this book here: A Land So Strange To inquire about assemblies...2022-12-1219 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 421 - Jason Feifer ”Build for Tomorrow” Author/Podcaster and Editor in Chief, ”Entrepreneur” MagazineJason Feifer offers each of us a valuable question in this talk with Spanny: ”What do you own?” Meaning items such as a particular strength, skill, or commitment. His answer forms his own mission statement. Listen for him to share it and note how it transcends his current influential position as editor in chief of ”Entrepreneur” magazine. This is just one of many insights behind his new book ”Build for Tomorrow,” subtitled as just what it is: An action plan for embracing change, adapting fast and future-proofing your career. ... Join the Fight Club here: Fight Club ...2022-12-0852 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1497 - Waxing On 2Get ready for some more Karate Kid! Today, we talk Mr. Miyagi's impact, Ali's unexpected exit from the series, Johnny Lawrence, the Crane Kick and so much more. Put on your big hair and let's take a trip back to the 80's! ... Join the fight club here: Fight Club Get this book here: Waxing On To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books...2022-12-0517 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 420 - Fight Club is BACK and Looking for YOUReady. Fire. Aim. That's what today's episode is about. Many years ago I started something called the AMX Fight Club. It was built on the back of my daily Books episodes (then called AMX - AM Excellence), and it was simply a group of people whose lives were better because of the daily podcast episodes. At its height, we were 22 members paying $10/month. In time, I decided to go in another direction, ending the program, but the idea has stuck with me since. Today's episode is about rebooting that idea and building a newer version of the...2022-12-0123 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1496 - Waxing On 1Get ready for some nostalgia! This week's episode kicks off Ralph Macchio's story of becoming The Karate Kid. This is some awesome reading, folks. Enjoy this intro episode! ... Get this book here: Waxing On To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "Th...2022-11-2814 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 419 - Thank You Spaniard Show'ersThanks to Dread, today's episode is filled with some incredible stats and insight about the last six years of our podcasting. On this Thanksgiving Day, I'm feeling extremely blessed and grateful for everything this show has brought me - the people, the knowledge, the experiences, the fulfillment. It's been an awesome ride, and I hope you enjoy today's reflection and behind-the-scenes perspective of The Spaniard Show. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading L...2022-11-2419 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1495 - Build for Tomorrow 2This week's book recap picks up where last week's left off. As we continue to learn about embracing and adapting to change, we look to the past and future. You'll learn about the origin and reason for nostalgia, where you might find opportunity and why the Ford Mustang and Bronco came into existence. Oh, and there's much more! ... Get this book here: Build for Tomorrow To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show...2022-11-2118 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 418 - MMA Lost One of its GreatsThe MMA world recently lost one of its greats, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Rumble struck fear into everyone he fought, but he was as kind as could be outside the cage. I've had a lot of people reach out to me since his passing, so I thought I'd tell some stories about our fight and relationship and send prayers to his friends and family. ... Link to our previous interview: Rumble and Spaniard To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase a...2022-11-1721 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1494 - Build for Tomorrow 1Change is inevitble. How we handle change is up to us. This week's book is a great resource for handling that change and landing in a spot that is better, or at least equal to, our original situation. ... Get this book here: Build for Tomorrow To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on...2022-11-1414 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 417 - Christen Kutz, PA, PhD, Researcher into Elite Athlete Stroke SurvivorsAre elite athletes, particularly accomplished wrestlers, prone to experiencing stroke? Researching that question energizes Dr. Christen Kutz partly because it applies to her husband Jason, as well as his longtime friend The Spaniard. Dr. K might soon present the findings thus far to the American Academy of Neurology. In this episode she touches on the possible role of concussions, among many other factors, but also why she urges wrestlers and other risk-takers to continue to pursue their passions. ... Get this book here: To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn mo...2022-11-1052 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1493 - The Innovation Stack 2In a search for business mentors, Square founder Jim McKelvey looked to the past, seeking insights from three companies you are sure to have heard of. In this episode, we touch on those three companies and leave you with some business thoughts that are perfectly applicable to your life. ... Get this book here: The Innovation Stack To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here...2022-11-0720 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 416 - Mike Kinney (Cowboy Gator Magraw) returns - Author, ”A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence”Here’s great stuff NOT in the book! Oops, first this background: You’ll recall pro wrestler, podcaster and author Mike Kinney (aka Cowboy Gator Magraw) from Talks episodes 136 and 399, as well as from Books #1486, when Spanny praised Mike’s book ”A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence,” based on his popular TED Talk. But here are new, fascinating stories of Mike’s boyhood pro wrestling dreams and his intrepid pro wrestling promotions as a teenager, plus how a broadcaster’s error helped lead to his book. ... Get this book here: A Pro Wrestler’s Guide to Confidence...2022-11-031h 06The Spaniard ShowBooks 1492 - The Innovation Stack 1I can remember the first time I heard of Square, and I can remember receiving that little white square phone attachment. How was this free? I can just swipe someone's credit card and sell a shirt? It seemed too easy to be true, revolutionary. Author/founder Jim McKelvey (and eventual Twitter founder Jack Dorsey) set out to "square up" the credit card industry, and this is how they did it. ... Get this book here: The Innovation Stack To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online m...2022-10-3115 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 415 - Clint Emerson, Navy SEAL (Ret), Crisis Consultant, Author, ”The Rugged Life”It took some doing, but Spanny landed an interview with the author of a book that he recently discussed: ”The Rugged Life.” Clint Emerson is well-versed on the topic. You’ll hear him discuss how he grew up in a tense environment as a Texas native raised in repressive Saudi Arabia … which led to a career as a Navy SEAL … and then to his current occupations as a crisis management consultant and author of the bestselling ”100 Deadly Skills” survival guides. To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard Schoo...2022-10-271h 06The Spaniard ShowBooks 1491 - Upstream 2We know upstream thinking is beneficial, but we have a tendency to favor downstream efforts. We focus on fixing problems rather than preventing them. Why? The answer to that, and much more on today's episode. ... Get this book here: Upstream To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: In...2022-10-2419 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 414 - How I Process FeedbackFeedback is one of those things that can help and also hurt. If you're going to ask for it, you better be ready to receive it. And if you don't ask for it, there's a good chance it's coming your way. Inspired by a recent addition to my feedback system, today's episode discusses my history and approach to processing feedback. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two...2022-10-2021 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1490 - UpstreamPreventing problems before they happen. Thinking in systems rather than individual actions. Just two of the ideas presented in this week's episode as we begin to disucuss the idea of "upsteam thinking." ... Get this book here: Upstream To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard Y...2022-10-1722 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 413 - Top Questions I'm Asked and Other ObservationsIt's been a very busy three weeks speaking, and with that comes some new observations and highlights. At the top of this current high point, I realize more than ever that the only things I can guarantee are my effort and product - my effort in growing and promoting my business and the product I offer. If I stop, it stops. I hope you enjoy this latest episode of forging my path forward. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase...2022-10-1323 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1489 - Not About a BookThis week's Books episode is not about a book. It's about my practice of reading and how this part of the show came to be. It's also about recent progress in business that has left less time to read and created new situations that I've got to work through. With Dread's sage advice, we're moving forward one Books at a time (thought not necessarily a new book each week). ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here...2022-10-1019 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1488 - SquintMiddle grade books are some of the best. And this week's edition fits that bill. Squint is about a boy who's dealing with an eye disease, loves comics, is dealing with various middle school obstacles, lives with his grandparents and just wants to be accepted as his comic-drawing-self. It's chock full of lessons for both students and grown-ups.. ... Get this book here: Squint To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List2022-10-0321 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 411 - Traveling Across the Country to SpeakInspired by my recent trip to Charlotte Wood Middle School in CA, today's episode touches on some specifics of speaking, some takeaways of my trip to CA and the importance of consistent and steady work and effort. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Ch...2022-09-2926 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1487 - The Common Path to Uncommon SuccessThis one goes way back for me. John Lee Dumas was one of the first people I started listening to post-fighting. His podcast "Entrepreneurs on Fire" kept me company on many commutes back and forth to training, hours and hours on end. His daily podcast of interviewing entrepreneurs set itself apart in the podcasting world, and he has made a tremendous life from it. In his book, he outlines a plan you can I can use to achieve uncommon success. ... Get this book here: The Common Path to Uncommon Success To inquire about...2022-09-2619 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1486 - A Pro Wrestler's Guide to ConfidenceFriend and former guest of the show (#136 - 11/7/17), Cowboy Gator Magraw has written a book about his life and love of professional wrestling. He lays it out in a fun and easy read that starts with his 2nd grade dreams of becoming a professional wrestler and culminates with a stint on WWE/RAW. Mike is up front and honest about the business, self-doubt, developing confidence, working like a pro and more. A great guy who wrote a great book, Mike has a lot to share. Grab your wrestling trunks and let's go! ... Get this book...2022-09-1921 minThe Spaniard ShowBooks 1485 - The Greatest Salesman in the World - Part IIA follow up to The Greatest Salesman in the World, this week's book adds another ten life principles to success. Following the life story of camel boy-to-greatest saleman in the world, Hafid, part II of his journey is filled with life timeless lessons that can help you get to where you want to go in life. A short, fun, valuable and entertaining read. ... Get this book here: The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part II To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard...2022-09-1218 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 408 - Evolving in BusinessInspired by a recent school assembly, today's episode provides updates, philosophies and strategies to The Spaniard's post-fighting business career. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at running a business that is fueled by a desire to help others keep moving forward in life. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Li...2022-09-0826 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 402 - Social Media - Why do you post what you post?I've recently been contemplating my social media usage, and I have a few ideas I thought I'd flesh out aloud. My brain feels tired, and I know my phone is at least one of the culprits. Let's dive in... ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Get the books here: Digital Minimalism, Irresistible Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard2022-07-2821 min
Spaniard School5 - Making Better ChoicesToday's lesson: To teach you how to become a bettter decision-maker. Trust me when I say that I know peer pressure is real. I'm 41, and I still feel it. Your decisions and choices are not always easy to make. Fitting in is important, I get it, but making good, positive choices will take you where you want to go in life. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The...2022-03-2512 minSpaniard School4 - The Weight of the World on Your ShouldersToday's lesson: To help you decrease your anxiety. Middle and high school can feel overwhelming. Problems and challenges are coming at you from all angles. Today's episode will teach you some ways, some strategies, to handle those problems and challenges. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard2022-03-2512 minSpaniard School3 - How to Change in a Positive WayToday's lesson: How to make positive, personal change. Whether you want to be healthier, more outgoing, more confident or a better student, in this episode, you will learn ways to make that change easier. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard2022-03-2510 minSpaniard School2 - Learning Will Get You What You WantToday's lesson: Learning is a tool that will help you get what you want in life. It's like a cheat code. Yes, learning takes work and effort, but hear me out. You might not enjoy sitting in class, but I'm going to show you how learning has become one of my best friends, and how it can become one of yours. ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The...2022-03-2509 minSpaniard School1 - An Introduction to Spaniard SchoolIn our first episode, you'll learn who I am and why I do the show, the topics we're going to talk about, how the show can help you and what you can expect each week. Thank you for being here. ... ... To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Learn more about Spaniard School online membership: Spaniard School Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard2022-03-2306 minThe Spaniard ShowTalks 332 - Tony Reid, Sports Collectibles ExpertWe can thank Spanny’s wife Amanda for this episode. Her purchase of a pack of collectible cards led to a Spaniard post that attracted a lot of chatter, which led to this talk with collecting expert Tony Reid. The guys discuss the enduring appeal of tangible artifacts through the digital age, and Tony shares how the market swung upward strongly during the pandemic. You’ll also hear about Tony’s thousands of interviews with athletes as a freelance magazine writer—including great stories of talking with Nick Diaz, Cal Ripken, Jr.—and Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman! … Suppor...2021-03-251h 14The Spaniard ShowAMXtalks 258 - Chick & Betty Brenneman, The Spaniard’s GrandparentsThis episode was a long time coming in a number of ways. For a good while, The Spaniard has been meaning to record with his grandparents—his Nam and Pap, Charles ”Chick” and Betty Brenneman. It finally happened, and this episode published the day before their 72nd wedding anniversary. Both farm kids, Nam and Pap discuss chores, attending country school, 25 cent movies, building their family cabin and its outhouse, cooking, hunting and more. You’ll hear about some close calls along the way, but hard work has kept them kicking. Note from The Spaniard: I had every intentio...2019-11-2100 minThe Spaniard ShowAMXtalks 239 - Scott Brenneman, Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve, Spanny's brother, and IronmanAt the time of this recording, the guest was the newest colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve—or one of the newest, because he had just been promoted. He is a combat veteran and lawyer who has served in the Army JAG Corps for over 18 years (fun fact: It is the oldest law firm in the United States). So naturally, the conversation opens on thrash metal music and closes with winching a junk car. Wait, what? Oh, didn’t we mention that this admirable servant leader is The Spaniard’s oldest brother, Scott? Now you get it. Besides their...2019-07-1100 minThe Spaniard ShowAMXtalks 219 - Charlie Engle, Record-Setting Ultrarunner & AdventurerCharlie Engle has a taste for superhuman feats. He's run countless miles, including across the US and the Sahara, and he will soon be traveling from earth's lowest point (the depths of the Dead Sea) to its highest (the peak of Everest) under his own power: swimming, free diving, running, paddling, mountain biking and climbing. See details at CharlieEngle.com. Recorded at the 2018 Spartan World Championships, this conversation also gets into Charlie's turn away from addiction, his co-founding Water.org with Matt Damon, and having a spouse who can identify thousands of birds by sound alone. Talk about an...2019-02-2100 minThe Spaniard Show#205 Interview: Charlie Elison of the Travis Manion FoundationWe’re posting this episode just after Veterans’ Day, so it is a particular pleasure that it features good work by and for veterans. Our own Charlie (The Spaniard) speaks to another: Charlie Elison of the Travis Manion Foundation, whose stated mission is to ”empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.” In particular, Charlie E highlights mentoring programs that help inspire youth to serve their families and communities in a variety of ways.2018-11-1500 minThe Spaniard ShowAMX156 How to Develop Mental Toughness*Listen to the Cary Kolat interview at charlie-brenneman.com/afm58. Want to get more out of the AM Excellence (AMX) experience? Consider joining the AMX Fight Club, a community of highly driven, ambitious individuals looking to challenge themselves, grow and fight for what they want in life. Use the AMX videos and the AMX Fight Club to smash your goals! Visit www.charlie-brenneman.com/amxfc to subscribe. 2017-02-1300 min