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Dropping BombsDan Peña Unfiltered: Episode 761 With The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Welcome back Bomb Squad! This is your favorite podcast host Brad Lea, today you’re about to experience an episode packed with unfiltered, no-BS wisdom from one of the boldest minds in business. We welcome back none other than the famous—Dan Peña. So get comfortable with your beverage and snacks, sit back and get ready to have your mind blown. Known as the "$50 Billion Dollar Man," Dan pulls no punches as he shares his controversial, tough-love approach to success, wealth creation, and his legendary QLA methodology. We take a deep dive into Dan’s predictions on comme...2024-11-202h 40
Life-Changing ChallengersSurviving and Thriving: Dan MacQueen’s Journey from Brain Surgery to Motivational SpeakingIn this episode of Life Changing Challengers, I'm honored to have Dan MacQueen, a keynote speaker with an incredible story of resilience and mindset transformation. Dan takes us through his life journey, starting with his childhood in Ottawa, Canada, and how a brain hemorrhage in his 30s completely altered his world. Through grit, determination, and an unshakable mindset, Dan shares the strategies he used to overcome the obstacles in his path and regain his life—twice! This conversation will inspire you to rethink your approach to life's challenges, big or small, and prove that you have the power to ch...2024-10-111h 06
Untaming MasculinityUM 085: What's Next For Untaming Masculinity?Untaming Masculinity has been on a hiatus, but we're getting the band back together! We'll be doing things a little differently this time (hint: Episode 49 might give you some clues).Come check out this episode to see what our plans are!Follow Untaming Masculinity on your favorite podcast app, YouTube, and Instagram.Subscribe and ShareSubscribe to our YouTube channelConnect with Dan on Instagram and TwitterConnect with Brad on Instagram and TwitterFollow Untaming Masculinity on Instagram and TwitterJoin the Untaming Masculinity Facebook GroupPlease leave us a rating and review2024-09-2305 min
The Big Success PodcastFrom Small Startup Business to Success: Dan Kuschell’s Guide to Growing Your BusinessLearn alongside with Dan Kuschell as he reveals his daily habits, marketing strategies, and personal development techniques that drive success. Learn about his five-step growth plan, how to turn failure into opportunity, and why treating your business as a media platform can unlock new potential. From gratitude practices to targeted advertising, Dan offers a holistic view of achievement that blends personal growth with professional triumph. Don't miss this inspiring episode packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to elevate their business and life.Watch this full episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/iPQqrg3TGPQ?si=QJn9Euz4...2024-09-0708 min
Get Real 41118. Market Insights and Tools That Every Loan Officer Needs | Dan HabibDan Habib, Chief Revenue Officer of Highway, joins Brad and Jamie this week to discuss how he and his team built the most trusted platform in market insights and analysis for mortgage and real estate. About Dan Habib: Dan Habib has been an educator in the mortgage industry for over 15 years. He was recently honored by National Mortgage Professional Magazine by being named one of the top 40 under 40 mortgage professionals in the country. He was also presented with HousingWire’s “Rising Star” award, which acknowledges young leaders in the housing industry.Earlier in his career, Dan was...2024-05-231h 07Untaming MasculinityUM 084: Raising Your StandardStandard – a level of quality or attainment.Every man has a standard. For some men, the standard they have established is one of excellence. However, the standard set forth by most men leaves much to be desired. So, the question must be asked: how can a man raise his standard?In raising one’s standard, you are required to have an understanding of who you are and who you want to be while being unwilling to compromise. As Steve Maraboli said, “You are the point of origin for everything in your world: you set the standa...2023-09-1628 minUntaming MasculinityUM 083: The Power of PremptivenessPreemptive – serving or intended to preempt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy.As men, we all too often find ourselves not communicating our plans and not taking action before any number of events. As a result, we can sow discord and distrust with those closest to us.When we make the effort to be preemptive, we get out in front of a situation by choosing to openly and transparently discuss and share plans, contingencies, and other possibilities that may exist. That level of preparedness not only positively impacts us but th...2023-09-0737 minUntaming MasculinityUM 082: Taking Pride In Your AppearanceAppearance – the way that someone or something looksWe’ve all heard the saying, “A real man doesn’t care how he looks.” We all also know that saying is nonsense.How a man dresses and carries himself is vital. He cannot reasonably expect to gain approval or influence if he shows up looking messy, unkempt, or as if he simply doesn’t care. How you appear is an outward manifestation of what you want others to see in you. Your appearance deserves to be taken seriously.As the author Charles Hix once said, “Looki...2023-08-3129 minUntaming MasculinityUM 081: Finding Joy In The JourneySomething that can be challenging for a man is to find joy in the mundane or in the routine. Life has a few peaks and many valleys, so a lot of the time we find ourselves on the grind.The grind can feel exhausting, but it’s while on the grind that we discover a lot about ourselves. It’s here where we find our purpose and meaning.As we embrace the fact that character is built through struggle, we begin to find joy. As we begin to find joy, we start to look forward to w...2023-08-2439 minUntaming MasculinityUM 080: Win, Or At Least Don't LoseWe all want to win. Not only that, but we want to win big. The reality is that we very rarely win big, and there are days when we must do everything in our power just to cross the finish line.The thing we can’t do, however, is lose. We often let go of the rope and allow ourselves to lose. Whether it’s with our diets, our relationships, or our careers, we simply concede defeat and fail hard.Life rarely goes as planned. Adversity awaits around every turn, and wins are much harder to c...2023-08-1734 minUntaming MasculinityUM 079: The Masks We Wear As MenMask – a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, or to amuse or terrify other peopleAs men, we all too often put on masks, whether it is as simple as telling everyone that we’re “fine” when we clearly aren’t or putting on a façade for others. We all too often put on these masks to hide. We are afraid, ashamed, embarrassed, or too proud to admit that we aren’t fine, and the choice to simply hide can prove to be destructive.As men, we need to lea...2023-08-1034 minUntaming MasculinityUM 078: AMA - August 2023Ask – Say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their monthly ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.Show HighlightsHow do you push past fear that seems overwhelming?What can you do to motivate someone who doesn’t seem to care?What’s one lesson you wished you had learned sooner...2023-08-0334 minUntaming MasculinityUM 077: Patience Is Concentrated StrengthPatience – the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.All too often, we find ourselves getting impatient not only with ourselves but with others. Whether we become impatient with our kids or co-workers, or because we cannot hit that PR at the gym as quickly as we want, we often allow impatience to control us. As an old Chinese proverb says, “One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.”While we want things done our way, right now, life d...2023-07-2741 minUntaming MasculinityUM 076: REPLAY - Victor Over Victim - A Conversation With Ben KjarThis week we revisit one of our favorite episodes – a deep, insightful conversation with our friend Ben Kjar where we discuss overcoming adversity and the power of a positive mindset. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to new episodes next week!We are not victims. In a world where too many people use victimhood as a badge of honor, it’s the men who do not allow themselves to play the victim card who ultimately achieve victory.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, the guys are joined by Ben Kjar. Ben was...2023-07-2044 minUntaming MasculinityUM 075: Failure Is NecessaryWe all have failed at something. We have failed at a lot of things. We fail constantly. Regardless of our circumstances, we all can look back at a history of failure.However, even though we all fail, we have been told that failure is wrong and that “failure is not an option.” We have been conditioned to believe that failing at something makes you a failure.The fact is that failure is necessary, and it is good. Failure is an opportunity to learn, grow, and progress. We cannot become the men we strive to become with...2023-07-1336 minUntaming MasculinityUM 074: How Do You Overcome Initial Inertia?Inertia – 1. a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged; 2. a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force.We, as men, can often find ourselves in a state of inertia. Whether it’s due to sitting on the couch for the last few years or being unhappy through constant poor choices, we often find ourselves in a state of inertia.We must make a decision to do something about it. We must be will...2023-07-0637 minUntaming MasculinityUM 073: A Fireside Chat About The Pemi LoopIn this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan has a fireside discussion with our friends Andy Musser and Jake Everett about their backpacking adventure attempting the Pemi Loop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.The trip quickly went sideways with adverse weather conditions, and the guys share their experiences of what they experienced together, setting out on this challenging adventure. They found themselves in a near hypothermic downpour and spent a bone-chillingly frigid night in a wooden shelter. Despite some minor injuries along the way, they accomplished something incredible together as men and brothers. They c...2023-06-2952 minUntaming MasculinityUM 072: Plan Your Next Adventure Immediately!Adventure – an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activityWe often discuss the need for adventure and doing hard things, especially physically. A complacent, comfortable man is rarely a man who is thriving in his marriage, his career, or his life.As Matt Reynolds discussed in our conversation with him, a man needs voluntary hardship. Choosing hardship in the physical realm is one of the catalysts to a successful man, and furthermore, hardship with your brothers is something that defines a man and something he will look back on fondly.As we ta...2023-06-2238 minUntaming MasculinityUM 071: Choosing Voluntary Hardship With Matt ReynoldsHardship – severe suffering or privationWe here at Untaming Masculinity find ourselves talking about training and working out a lot. Men who work out and lift heavy things tend to accomplish a great deal, and there is a correlation between lifting and masculinity.The question, therefore, becomes why working out and lifting weights pay so many dividends. How can lifting and barbell training not only make you a more capable man but a better one?In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the pleasure of being joined by Matt Reynolds. Ma...2023-06-151h 00Untaming MasculinityUM 070: Barbecue Brings Folks Together With James PercivalBarbecue – a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked out of doors on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grillSometimes we must hit rock bottom to realize that we must change our lives. For some of us, rock bottom literally comes at the bottom of a pile getting wailed on.In these moments of fear, we have to make a decision. Will we continue living the directionless life that got us there, or will we take the necessary steps to become the men we are de...2023-06-0849 minUntaming MasculinityUM 069: Why A Man Must Romance His WomanRomance – to try to influence or curry favor with especially by lavishing personal attention, gifts, or flatteryOne of the things that many men struggle with is the ability to romance their woman in a way that is meaningful to her and to restore romance to their relationship.As John Eldridge clearly outlines in his seminal work “Wild At Heart,” every man needs a beauty to rescue. Learning to fight for the Beauty is not only one of man’s core passions, it is one of life’s greatest joys.However, the key to romanci...2023-06-0133 minUntaming MasculinityUM 068: Life Happens In The Middle - A Conversation With Ryan MurrayLife – the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding deathMany men have thought about hiring a personal trainer or a coach to dial in their nutrition or step it up in the gym. However, the benefits of hiring a coach go well beyond the gym and the kitchen.Simply making the effort to go to the gym or eat well isn’t hard. However, executing on that requires resiliency and consistent execution. It requires diving into your psyche and making chan...2023-05-2556 minUntaming MasculinityUM 067: REPLAY – Unlocking Your Personal Code of ConductCode of Conduct – a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organization.This week we revisit one of our favorite episodes – a deep dive into creating your own personal code of conduct. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to new episodes next week!Too many men wander aimlessly through life without a direction or without the focus needed to become what they are meant to truly become. That lack of direction can have devastating effects.Learning focus and dire...2023-05-1837 minUntaming MasculinityUM 066: The Freeing Power of the Eisenhower MatrixPrioritization – the action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of a thing or things.Life is busy. We find ourselves being hit from multiple angles with various tasks with varying degrees of urgency. Keeping all of these tasks organized and prioritized can be a challenge. While many tools and resources have been developed to help us stay on task, few are more well-known than the Eisenhower Matrix.The Eisenhower Matrix is a tool that originated with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which he designed to help him prioritize and deal with the many is...2023-05-1135 minUntaming MasculinityUM 065: AMA - May 2023Ask – Say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their monthly ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.Show HighlightsAs men, most of us have pain and trauma that helped shape us into who we are now. How do we handle that pain?What advice would you give a new da...2023-05-0435 minUntaming MasculinityUM 064: You Don't Always Need To Share Your OpinionOpinion – a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledgeWe all have opinions. Whether it’s an opinion on politics, sports, or which handgun is best for self-defense. However, we all too often find that our opinions can get us into trouble. Namely, because we feel this incessant need to share our opinion about everything with everyone.While having an opinion is natural, sharing your opinion isn’t always the best course of action. If you share your opinion with someone who sits on the other side of the aisle a...2023-04-2735 minUntaming MasculinityUM 063: Lighting A Spark Within With Clint McInnesSpark – 1. a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.; 2. a trace of a specified quality or intense feelingHave you ever watched a Cam Hanes video and thought to yourself, “I want to try that”? Or wanted to go hunting, but have been hesitant to be the old guy in hunter’s safety? Maybe you’ve wanted to try your hand at fly fishing, but simply don’t know where to begin.Odds are many men reading this can comforta...2023-04-2039 minUntaming MasculinityUM 062: Don't Let Ego Get In The WayEgo – a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importanceOur ego is often the enemy. In the book “Ego Is the Enemy,” Ryan Holiday states the following:Ego is the enemy- giving us wicked feedback, disconnected from reality. It’s defensive, precisely when we cannot afford to be defensive. It blocks us from improving by telling us that we don’t need to improve. Then we wonder why we don’t get the results we want, why others are better and why their success is more lasting.- RYAN HOLIDAYAs we work on ours...2023-04-1535 min
The Big Success PodcastThe Secrets to Success with Goal Setting W/ Dan KuschellDan Kuschell's journey from Detroit to his unique goal-setting approach defies failure expectations. Guided by his father's business setbacks and a powerful daily ritual, Dan's success story is remarkable. As the founder of Breakthrough 3X and a seasoned marketing expert, he integrates sports philosophy into his life, family, book writing, and business ventures. With core values of impact and growth, Dan empowers entrepreneurs to excel in all life dimensions.About Dan KuschellDan, a husband, dad, football coach, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor, serves as Breakthrough3X's co-founder, Chairman, and CEO. His expertise lies...2023-04-0735 minUntaming MasculinityUM 061: Don't Throw Stones In Glass Houses“He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone . . .” – John 8:7We, as men, are fallible creatures. We make mistakes, and some of them have dire consequences. When we fall, we must be held accountable for our actions.However, when a man has fallen or lost his way, it’s critical not to throw stones in glass houses. Holding a man accountable is not ridiculing him or belittling him. Don’t kick him when he’s down. Don’t make a show of his failures for your own personal clout or to “one up” him....2023-04-0633 minUntaming MasculinityUM 060: Keep Your Bench FullRisk Mitigation – the practice of reducing the impact of potential risks by developing a plan to manage, eliminate, or limit setbacks as much as possibleMost people know Tom Brady as the greatest QB and winner in NFL history. Few remember that he was the backup QB to a former #1 overall pick and multiple-time Pro Bowl QB, Drew Bledsoe, who had signed what was, at the time, the biggest deal in NFL history. Brady was thrust into a starting role after Bledsoe sustained an injury early in the 2001 season. Because the New England Patriots had a full be...2023-03-3025 minUntaming MasculinityUM 059: Accept Adventure Into Your LifeAdventure – an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activityHow often do we tell ourselves that we don’t have enough time or that we are too old to do something we’ve always wanted to do? How often have we put off an adventure because we’re “responsible?”When you put off that snowboarding trip or that whitewater rafting adventure, you are doing yourself much more than a disservice; you are impacting your masculine nature.As John Eldridge so eloquently says:Ask men about the greatest moments in their lives—moments they f...2023-03-2338 minUntaming MasculinityUM 058: REPLAY - Firing Frozen Lemons With Dylan BainEmotion – a feeling such as happiness, love, fear, anger, or hatred, which can be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with.This week we revisit one of our favorite episodes – an interview with the host of Fiscally Savage, Dylan Bain! We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to getting back to new episodes next week!The relationship men have with money can be a difficult one. Limiting self-beliefs prevent so many men from doing more than they are currently doing. Their financial well-being is on t...2023-03-1643 minUntaming MasculinityUM 057: Victor Over Victim - A Conversation With Ben KjarVictor – one that defeats an enemy or opponentWe are not victims. In a world where too many people use victimhood as a badge of honor, it’s the men who do not allow themselves to play the victim card who ultimately achieve victory.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, the guys are joined by Ben Kjar. Ben was born with Crouzon’s syndrome, which is a craniofacial anomaly. As a boy, doctors told him he would live a different life, but he did not allow that to define him.Ben has gone on to bec...2023-03-0944 minUntaming MasculinityUM 056: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid PrizesStupid – having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common senseAs men, we are all guilty of doing stupid shit. While most of us have done more dumb things than we care to admit, there are consequences to making bad decisions. If we are continuously making bad choices, those consequences can be devastating.There is a saying: play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Too often, we find ourselves playing stupid games; every time we do, it’s by choice. Our conscience sounds the alarm prior to us dipping our toe into those waters, but...2023-03-0235 minUntaming MasculinityUM 055: Forging An Iron Will Through Adversity With Andy MusserAdversity – a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortuneAll men face adversity at various points in their lives. When it strikes, we are faced with a choice. We can either choose to fight or we can choose to give up. Nobody remembers the man who gives up.There are few examples of adversity more harrowing than a cancer diagnosis. Staring down the very real possibility of your own mortality can bring even the strongest of men to their knees. In those moments, it’s paramount that we stand up and fight rele...2023-02-2347 minUntaming MasculinityUM 054: REPLAY - Father Michael Butler On Religion, Masculinity…and Bodybuilding!Structure – the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.This week we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes – an interview with “The Swole Father” – Father Michael Butler! We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to getting back to new episodes next week!We live in a world where too many men have lost their way. All too often, we see men who have turned their backs on God and the church. However, a relationship with God is critical for a man to fully embrace his masculine...2023-02-1641 minUntaming MasculinityUM 053: How To Build A Great CultureCulture – the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social groups.When it comes to building a team or creating a family dynamic, culture is the connective tissue. The success or failure of a group depends greatly on how successful its culture is.Building a culture is not linear. How you choose to build one should be based on the composition of the team and its shared values and objectives. If a culture is toxic, it will bring each of its members down.Culture can seem difficult to...2023-02-0941 minUntaming MasculinityUM 052: Always Perform To Your PotentialPotential – latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulnessWe all have bad days. We all may find ourselves in difficult situations that can push us to the brink. However, it’s far too common for men to give up or let go of the rope.In times of adversity or struggle, it’s crucial to find ways to execute. You have to get yourself right so that you are able to perform when needed. Regardless of the circumstances you are facing, others are looking to you, and you ha...2023-02-0232 minUntaming MasculinityUM 051: Understanding Rest & Recovery with Scott ShortmeyerRecovery – a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strengthWhen it comes to sleep, most guys know they don’t get enough. They go to bed too late, wake up too early and spend too much time sitting in a cubicle at work. They’re always tired and unable to perform at their best. What these men may not recognize is the direct impact rest and recovery have on their overall well-being.Being able to adequately rest will allow you to recover sufficiently, which will help you be able to perform at your p...2023-01-2649 minUntaming MasculinityUM 050: The Power of Humility with Chris GachkoHumility -a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humblenessSometimes life throws you unexpected curveballs. Being able to handle those curveballs often means exhibiting a great deal of humility.Humility is something that many guys bristle at. Vulnerability is another. All too often, being unwilling to authentically embrace your humility and vulnerability holds us back. However, learning to lean in and get uncomfortable is where true growth comes.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad sit down with their friend, Chris Gachko. Chris is the event coordinator for Or...2023-01-1945 minUntaming MasculinityUM 049: Forging Leaders With Steve BaumgartnerLeader – the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or countryHow often have we heard the term “born leader”? Truth be told, this term is a misnomer. Leaders are not born. Yes, some men have leadership characteristics that come naturally to them, but leaders are forged. So this begs the question: How is a leader forged? How can a “regular guy” learn to become a leader?In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by their good friend Steve Baumgartner. Steve is the host of The Fire Forged Leader Podcast, a husband...2023-01-1252 minUntaming MasculinityUM 048: 2022 AAR & Future PlansAAR – A tool used to debrief a project or event to understand what took place, why it happened the way it did, and how to improve on it.Happy New Year! As we embark on 2023, it’s important to take a look at the year that was and make an honest assessment. It’s vital to conduct an AAR (after-action review) to see what went well and what didn’t. Identify things that you set out to accomplish and succeeded in, as well as failures. A successful AAR is contingent on being honest and being in integrity with you...2023-01-0540 minUntaming MasculinityUM 047: Getting Back On TrackChoice – An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilitiesIt’s easy to fall off the wagon during the holiday season. Between all the parties, family dinners, and constant food and drink, it’s easy to get off track. Once you’ve gotten off track, it can be difficult to make the choice to get back after it, but it doesn’t need to be.We are constantly presented with choices to make throughout our lives. Each of those decisions plays a vital role in framing our lives. The goal o...2022-12-2937 minUntaming MasculinityUM 046: AMA - December 2022In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their monthly ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.Show HighlightsWhat’s the biggest challenge men like us in the masculine self-improvement space face in today’s world?Why do men around us shy away and don’t respond when we talk about self-help or self-care practices?How do you teach management (money, time, resources, etc...2022-12-2242 minUntaming MasculinityUM 045: Becoming Physically Capable With Johnny LoretiPhysically Capable – the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential job duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to which a man finds himself inA man must take care of himself physically. Any man who has lost control of his physical condition is unable to truly become the man he is meant to be. Unfortunately, it’s far too common to see men who have not fulfilled their potential physically or who have yet to start on the path toward wellness. The question these men often ask themselves is “where do I begin?”In this...2022-12-1546 minUntaming MasculinityUM 044: The Men's Holiday Survival GuideSurvival – the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstancesAs we rapidly descend on the holidays, we find ourselves being invited to parties and dinners with family and friends. For as many of these parties we look forward to, there are likely just as many that we dread. However, in any situation we put ourselves into, there’s no excuse to not show up as an exemplary man.When we show up to a family holiday party, there are usually those guys that can...2022-12-0827 minUntaming MasculinityUM 043: Lessons Learned In Deer CampLesson – an amount of teaching given at one time; a period of learning or teachingThere are few things as humbling as a first-time hunt. There are also few things that connect you to nature and your soul than spending time in a tree stand with nothing but your weapon, your instinct, and your mind. In these scenarios, there are valuable lessons to be learned.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan talks with Brad about his experience of spending a few days at deer camp and the life lessons that he found in a tr...2022-12-0140 minUntaming MasculinityUM 042: REPLAY - Be Willing To Suffer: An Interview With Anthony DiehlSuffer – experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasantThis week we revisit one of our best episodes – an interview with fitness guru and all-around good dude, Anthony Diehl! We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to getting back to new episodes next week!In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the opportunity to sit down with our friend, world-class professional strongman, bodybuilder, and fitness coach Anthony Diehl. Anthony shares the incredible journey that took him from working in corporate America to being able to build...2022-11-2453 minUntaming MasculinityUM 041: AMA - November 2022In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their monthly ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.Show HighlightsWhat is the best way to approach a friend who isn’t being the man he could be due to keeping up the “badass” facade?Why are sports such a powerful method of male bonding?How do you know when to end a friendship? What are so...2022-11-1738 minUntaming MasculinityUM 040: Firing Frozen Lemons With Dylan BainEmotion – a feeling such as happiness, love, fear, anger, or hatred, which can be caused by the situation that you are in or the people you are with.The relationship men have with money can be a difficult one. Limiting self-beliefs prevent so many men from doing more than they are currently doing. Their financial well-being is placed on the back burner due to fear, complacency, or simply feeling unworthy. Taking the leap of faith and showing courage is far too often neglected, and the results can be devastating.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Da...2022-11-1043 minUntaming MasculinityUM 039: Faith Over Fear With Corey TurnerOvercome – To defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something.Far too often, men choose to not overcome their circumstances. Young boys raised in difficult situations become men who choose a life lacking purpose or meaning. However, there is the uncommon man who chooses to rise above the morass and live a life of meaning and purpose.When a man chooses to overcome his past, the lessons learned are remarkable and inspiring. In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by their friend Corey Turner. Corey trains horses, is a fire ca...2022-11-0355 minUntaming MasculinityUM 038: Celebrate The Little VictoriesVictory – Achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficultiesWhen a man is on the path to bettering himself, the results are life-changing. Whether it’s getting healthy, saving his marriage, or becoming successful in his business or career, he has successfully executed a plan to better his life.This is no small task.A driven man is so focused on bettering himself that he often doesn’t take the time to celebrate his victories. He is doing himself a disservice when he doesn’t. When you are on t...2022-10-2734 min
FUDGECASTDante's Inferno (w/ Gretchen Eng and Brad Pike)This week on the pod it's a Dan Whiteboy Summer and Tim's flexing his fit. The boys discuss Tim's new side hustle and newfound love of Facebook Marketplace. Dan shares a recommendation for a new Bruce Springsteen song that Tim refutes. And of course we're talking White Boy Summer and Tim's desperate attempts to copy Chet Hanks' binary style. Then it's time for some dystopian, time-traveling pod reviews!Then Dan and Tim are joined by Gretchen Eng and Brad Pike to chat 'n prov about Gretchen's science-loving family, Brad gaining national attention for doxing his dad, and...2022-10-2550 minDropping BombsDan Clark. What We Remember When You Speak. Episode 520 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)At age 12, Dan starred in a weekly CBS television series and was the voice of a cartoon character. As a teenager Dan was a four sport, 9-Time Varsity Letterman, voted Outstanding High School Athlete’ three years in a row – who became a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion, Alpine Ski Racing champion, Intermountain Moto Cross champion, Sunkist All-American Football Player and All-Star Baseball Pitcher, earning a full athletic scholarship to play both sports at the University of Utah. In 1982, Dan was named an Outstanding Young Man of America and was soon sponsored into the National Speakers Association by world renown motivational teac...2022-10-201h 00Untaming MasculinityUM 037: Dig Deep Into Your WhyRoot cause – The fundamental reason for the occurrence of a problemAs men, we are focused on improving our lives and our situations. Rarely does a day go by where a man doesn’t look at himself in the mirror and commit to being better. We all too often, however, struggle to get off the ground with many of our initiatives and goals. It’s simply because we choose not to address the root cause of many of our habits and tendencies. As a result, many well-intentioned men fail. Fitness journeys stop before they’ve started, business ventures...2022-10-2037 minUntaming MasculinityUM 036: Complacency Kills With Nolan ConnellComplacency – A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.All too often, men find themselves stuck in a career they are not happy or fulfilled in. Some of these men feel stuck. Some of these men choose to be complacent. Whether it’s a job where you aren’t able to spend enough time with your kids or one you don’t ethically agree with, men can easily feel stuck in a job.Then there is the uncommon man who chooses to do something about it. In this episode of Untaming Mascu...2022-10-131h 02Untaming MasculinityUM 035: AMA - October 2022Ask – Say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their first ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.Show HighlightsWith the vast personal development universe, where does a man start to find and get on the path?What habits do high achievers implement on a daily basis to stay ahead of...2022-10-0634 minUntaming MasculinityUM 034: It's Never Too LateLate – doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual timeMen often find themselves saying, “it’s too late for me to try that” or “I’m too old.” Whether it’s learning the guitar, going back to school, or starting a new business, there are things that men yearn to do but tell themselves that the ship has sailed.Telling yourself it’s too late to start or to try creates limiting self-belief. That limiting self-belief will lead you down a path of regret, which will inevitably lead to a whole lot of “what if’s”...2022-09-2938 minUntaming MasculinityUM 033: Ink Therapy With Clint McInnesConversation – oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideasMen often find themselves running from conversations or being unwilling to have them. Men also can find themselves not properly prioritizing what truly matters, and often find themselves lost as a result.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by Clint McInnes, a tattoo artist, hunter, jiu-jitsu practitioner, and all-around badass. He is the owner of Spark Tattoo Company in West Valley, Utah.In this intensely powerful conversation, Clint discusses the path he forged to leave behind an established career fi...2022-09-2238 minUntaming MasculinityUM 032: Rule Your Emotions, Don't Let Them Rule YouEmotion – a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.Far too often, men find themselves in situations they regret due to letting their emotions get the best of them. Acting out due to an emotional response has negatively affected the lives of too many men.While emotion is natural and necessary, it’s vital to hone your emotional response. When fear, anger, or anxiety strike, you need to know how to process these emotions, then act.When you act before processing these emotions, the people you hu...2022-09-1540 minUntaming MasculinityUM 031: Check In With Your PackSupport – give assistance to; enable to function or act.It only takes a moment to reach out to be a friend but to the one who needs you the memory never ends.TOM KRAUSEWe as men have been told that we must go through life’s hardships alone, so many men stay quiet.However, men are not equipped to go through so many trials, struggles, and adversity alone. Men also need to know that we are not going through life’s ups and downs alone and that we have others in our co...2022-09-0839 minUntaming MasculinityUM 030: Father Michael Butler On Religion, Masculinity…and Bodybuilding!Structure – the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.We live in a world where too many men have lost their way. All too often, we see men who have turned their backs on God and the church. However, a relationship with God is critical for a man to fully embrace his masculine self.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by Father Michael Butler, archpriest for Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Livonia, MI, and professional bodybuilder.In this wide-ranging, powerful interview, Father Michael di...2022-09-0140 minUntaming MasculinityUM 029: Adult Onset Hunting With Sam AyresAdult Onset – beginning during adulthood (as opposed to childhood).While many men spent their childhood hunting with their fathers, many more men never had that experience. What is happening is that more and more of these men in their 30s and 40s are being drawn to the idea and allure of hunting.This phenomenon has been dubbed Adult Onset Hunting.Whether it’s duck hunting in a blind on a lake or bow hunting for bull elk in Montana, these men are eager to get started on their journey. However, knowing wher...2022-08-2556 minUntaming MasculinityUM 028: Attack Life With No RegretsRegret – a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.Eventually, all of us will die.In those final moments, we will have an opportunity to reflect on life.So many men will one day be on that death bed thinking “what if?”What if I had paid more attention to my kids?What if I had been a better husband?What if I had taken that chance to start a business?What if I had taken that hunting trip to Alaska I’d always dreamed of?A...2022-08-1837 minUntaming MasculinityUM 027: Prioritization Of SelfPrioritization – the action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of a thing or things.We, as men, become stuck on the concept of prioritizing others. It’s easy and feels almost natural to prioritize our families, our careers, and our responsibilities. As a result, we often leave ourselves and our needs behind.The results can be devastating. Isolation, depression, and lives with unfulfilled potential are commonplace among men. The question then becomes why. Why do we deprioritize ourselves and put off our needs and interests? Why do we will...2022-08-1140 minUntaming MasculinityUM 026: Unlocking Your Personal Code of ConductCode of Conduct – a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organization.Too many men wander aimlessly through life without a direction or without the focus needed to truly become what they are meant to become. That lack of direction can have devastating effects.Learning focus and direction comes from understanding who you are and what you’re all about. That understanding is obtained through establishing terms of engagement for yourself in any circumstance, or in other words, a code.As Jocko so s...2022-08-0437 minUntaming MasculinityUM 025: The Danger of AssumptionsAssume – suppose to be the case, without proof.As the saying goes, when you assume, you make an ass of ‘u’ and ‘me’. Unfortunately, we men assume all the time.We assume that our wife knows what we are thinking.We assume that others know what’s going on.We assume that what we have to say doesn’t have any value or that others already know what we are thinking.The thing about assumptions is that they are almost always wrong. Your wife does not know what you’re thinking. Tha...2022-07-2841 minUntaming MasculinityUM 024: The Strength Of The Wolf Is The PackPack - a group of wild animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together.In Rudyard Kipling's seminal classic The Jungle Book, the boy Mowgli is raised by wolves. These wolves lived by a law, famously known as The Law for the Wolves. The preeminent line of that law isFor the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.Men, like wolves, need a pack. They need a group of men to raise them up and challenge them for more. These groups of men thrive on...2022-07-2149 minUntaming MasculinityUM 023: Working Your Way Out Of A RutFunk - a state of depression We as men find ourselves dealing with highs and with lows. All too often, those lows can turn into ruts that we struggle to shake. A bad day can quickly turn into a bad month or a bad year if you simply allow it to. It's so much easier for a man to live in ignorance and continue down a path of destruction and find himself self-medicating with vices than it is to pick himself up and get to work on addressing the problem. However, those subconscious deci...2022-07-1436 minUntaming MasculinityUM 022: The Basic Principles of PreparednessPreparedness – a state of readiness, especially for war.There are few topics that capture a man’s imagination more than preparedness.Whether it’s being prepared for a rainy day, the threat of invasion, or the inevitable zombie apocalypse, the idea of being prepared is something that almost every man has thought about.While the idea of a self-sustaining homestead in Montana with enough ammo and provisions to last years is exciting, preparedness is much more foundational and essential than that. As is the case with any endeavor, starting small is the key. Making...2022-07-0744 minUntaming MasculinityUM 021: 5 Tips For Success With Difficult ConversationsConversation – a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged.As men, we are required to have difficult conversations from time to time. Too many men run from these conversations or handle them poorly. The consequences of avoided or poorly handled difficult conversations can be significant.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad provide five tips for success with difficult conversations. They share some experiences and stories of both what you should and shouldn’t do. While these difficult conversations never get easier w...2022-06-3034 minUntaming MasculinityUM 020: Develop The Ability To Say "NO"Negative – a word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusalToo many men are wired to always say yes, or in other words, to never say no.You’re asked to do something you don’t want to (or should) do, but say yes anyway. You’re stressed and overburdened at work, but when your boss asks you to take over a project, you simply say yes.Simply put, you say yes, even though you have no business saying yes. You say yes, even if the person asking you to do something really w...2022-06-2342 minUntaming MasculinityUM 019: 3 Big Reasons Men MUST Spend Time OutsideOutside – not within the boundaries or confines of a placeMen are meant to spend time outside. Throughout history, it has been the responsibility of men to farm, hunt, trap, homestead, forage, and protect. Men are wired to not only spend time outside but to thrive outside. We live in an age of convenience and comfort. Where a man can move quickly from his luxurious bed to his comfortable couch where he can settle into a day of Xbox and Netflix while ordering DoorDash. Such is the world in which we live that if a man chooses to, he...2022-06-1633 minUntaming MasculinityUM 018: Set Your Guard Rails - Living Life With IntegrityIntegrity – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightnessA man of character must live a life of integrity.The definition of integrity is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles”. As men, it is our duty and obligation to be men of both our word and our actions. To be unrelentingly honest and to live with integrity. To execute when time gets tough. To never stop showing up for our families, our loved ones, and especially, ourselves. When men fail to live in integrity, every single ele...2022-06-0941 minUntaming MasculinityUM 017: Hard Times Create Strong Men - Grow Your ResiliencyResiliency – the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughnessWhy a man must be resilient?Every man is met with challenges and adversity. Every man is presented with situations that seem impossible to overcome, or at the very least, extremely difficult. There are times when a man may find himself hanging on by a thread, feeling that he can’t go on.It’s in that moment that a man must choose resiliency. He must choose to stand up and fight. Whether it’s in a relationship, in his career, or staring down his demo...2022-06-0243 minUntaming MasculinityUM 016: Prioritization During Busy TimesPrioritization- the action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of a thing or things.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad dive into prioritization. Specifically prioritization in busy times. When things get chaotic, men need to be structured, prepared, and organized.We all get busy. Sometimes we get really busy, and things always seem to arise when you least expect them. How many times have you had to deal with an unexpected fire at work or an incredibly stressful situation at home that you simply weren’t prepared for? It happens...2022-05-2638 minUntaming MasculinityUM 015: Forging Better Men Through CompetitionCompetition – the activity or condition of striving against one another to gain or win somethingIn this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad dive into competition and competitiveness. We live in a world where being competitive is being seen as somehow toxic, but competition brings the best out of men and is necessary. Every man not only craves competition but needs it to push himself.Whether it’s an athletic endeavor, trying to win the attention of a pretty girl, playing board games with your family, or working toward a promotion at work, men regu...2022-05-1900 minUntaming MasculinityUM 014: Marriage Trumps ChildrenMarriage - the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad discuss a topic that may seem controversial, but shouldn’t be. Your wife should always come before your kids. As fathers, it’s very easy to prioritize your children, but putting your kids before your wife can have a damaging and lasting impact.When you watched your wife walk down the aisle, you promised at that...2022-05-1244 minUntaming MasculinityUM 013: Big Stick Leadership with Ian RothLeadership – the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad sit down with Ian Roth to discuss his upcoming book, Big Stick Leadership.The title of the book stems from Theodore Roosevelt’s mantra of big stick diplomacy: “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” Teddy Roosevelt was one of the greatest leaders in American history, and the principles he applied to his leadership are just as applicable today as they wer...2022-05-0543 minUntaming MasculinityUM 012: Forming A Band of BrothersBrotherhood – an association, society, or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or tradeThere is incredible power in forming a band of brothers, specifically a group of men, who can hold each other to a higher standard. In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad sit down and talk about the power of building a band of brothers. A band of brothers is different than a group of buddies. While having friends and buddies is important and vital to a man, men need a group that goes beyond that. A band...2022-04-2849 minUntaming MasculinityUM 011: Be Willing To Suffer - An Interview with Anthony DiehlSuffer – experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasantIn this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the opportunity to sit down with our friend, world-class professional strongman, bodybuilder, and fitness coach Anthony Diehl. Anthony shares the incredible journey that took him from working in corporate America to being able to build a successful coaching business. Oh, and he also conquered the strongman world! He finishes by talking about his pivot into bodybuilding and how he’s focused on providing incredible resources to other coaches.What sets a man apart is a w...2022-04-2152 minUntaming MasculinityUM 010: Masculinity Bestows Masculinity - An Interview with David BodyService – the action of helping or doing work for someoneOn this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the honor of sitting down with our friend David Body of Operation Restored Warrior. David shares his story, including how we all met, then dives into the incredible work that Operation Restored Warrior does.So many veterans have been impacted by their decision to serve their country. They consider it an honor to serve this great nation, but many of them return home broken. That brokenness continues to follow them throughout their lives. Each day, tw...2022-04-1454 minUntaming MasculinityUM 009: Financial FreedomDebt – an obligation that requires one party, the debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the creditor.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad dive into the concept of Financial Freedom. There are a million different types of advice surrounding debt elimination and investing, but regardless of whose advice speaks to you, the fact of the matter is that a man mired in debt is shackled by it.The guys spend some time going over some of their experiences around debt, including near bankruptcy, and how simply making the eff...2022-04-0747 minUntaming MasculinityUM 008: Invest In YourselfSelf-Investment – the ability to invest your energy, time, and perhaps some money into enhancing, nurturing, and growing your mindset.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad explore why it’s so critical that a man invests in himself. It’s a misnomer that investing in one’s self is solely financial, and the guys spend a lot of time discussing various ways they have invested in themselves and the incredible growth and development that has come from that effort.Men often don’t believe in themselves enough to invest in themselves. That sort of self-ta...2022-03-3142 minUntaming MasculinityUM 007: Destroying ExcusesExcuse - a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad explore why men have been so good at making excuses. Excuses have plagued every man at one point or another. However, learning to stop making excuses will change your life. They discuss examples of learning to push past the allure of making excuses and provide some actionable steps that will help you overcome the desire to make excuses. Men are guilty of saying things such as "I don't have time" o...2022-03-2440 minUntaming MasculinityUM 006: The Benefits of ServiceService - the action of helping or doing work for someone.In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad explore service. What does it mean to serve? How does performing service benefit a man and help him become masculine? Why serving others is the key to a purpose-driven life? They discuss some stories of service in their lives and reflect on how others serving them set a foundation for the kinds of men they've become.Learning to serve others not only enriches your life, but it brings power and purpose. Choosing a life of servi...2022-03-1735 minUntaming MasculinityUM 005: Beating Imposter SyndromeImposter Syndrome - doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud.In this episode, Dan and Brad dive into something that plagues many men: Imposter Syndrome. Why is it that so many capable men succumb to feelings of inadequacy and feeling as if they're not enough? They answer some difficult questions and have a deep discussion on ways they have both overcome imposter syndrome in their lives and steps you can take to start to do the same.Overcoming imposter syndrome and finding a greater sense of purpose can change your life. Few men understand the...2022-03-1033 minUntaming MasculinityUM 004: The Power of RoutineRoutine - a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.In this episode, Dan and Brad discuss the power of routine and answer the questions that many guys ask around this life-altering concept. Namely, what is a routine? Why is having a routine important? How can I develop a routine?While wanting to create a routine is a great start, it's important to create one that is sustainable. A sustainable routine will ultimately change your life, so the guys provide some tips to get you started. Specifically, they discuss how to create a routine...2022-03-0350 minUntaming MasculinityUM 002: I Will Find A Way Or Make OneThe Latin term aut faciam aut viam inveniam means “I will either find a way or make one”. Every man is faced with challenges. Some are great and some are small. When confronted with these challenges, a man should do all in his power to find a way to accomplish them or make one.In this episode, Dan and Brad discuss what it means to find a way or make one, the significance of this motto, and how this mindset was developed in each of them. They share some real-life examples from getting in shape to f...2022-02-2449 minUntaming MasculinityUM 003: Living The Strenuous LifeFar better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. – Theodore RooseveltIn this episode, Dan and Brad dive into the concept of the Strenuous Life and how the idea of intentional struggle will benefit every man. They both talk about their individual journeys to live a Strenuous Life and the profound growth that’s come from choosing to embrace it....2022-02-2434 minUntaming MasculinityUM 001: Introducing The Untaming Masculinity PodcastWelcome to Untaming Masculinity. In this introductory episode, Dan and Brad talk about what they are looking to accomplish by sharing their message. They also spend some time discussing their individual journeys toward being untamed, intentional, purposeful men and their desire to help other men understand and restore their purpose in life.In a world where so many messages tell you that being a man is offensive or toxic, it’s more important than ever that men rise up to be their best selves as husbands, fathers, and leaders. It’s vital for a man to not...2022-02-2421 minDropping BombsDan Clark. How to Be the BEST Version of Yourself. Episode 417 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Dan Clark was born in Mesa, Arizona - the third of four children – raised by two incredible parents in a faith-based home – all college graduates – extremely successful business professionals and ‘significant’ human beings! Dan’s inherent and relentless pursuit of personal excellence first manifested itself at eight years of age when he battled through a cancerous abscess in his throat. Dan teaches that today you’ve never been this old before – and today you’ll never be this young again – so right now and every right now matters. No matter what your past has been you have a spotless future. You can’t al...2021-10-251h 11Dropping BombsDan Caldwell.TapouT Founder on Dana White, Politics, and UFC Early Days .Episode 353 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Learn about REAL Success at https://www.bradlea.com/realsuccess Dan Caldwell, along with Charles Lewis and Tim Katz, founded TapouT, a clothing company aimed toward athletes and mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiasts, in Grand Terrace, California in 1997, and became CEO of the company. TapouT started out of the back of a car selling t-shirts at the underground MMA competitions and classes. Today, Dan continues his entrepreneurship journey as a husband, father, and successful businessman. In this episode, Dan and Brad uncover Dan’s awesome stories from his time with TapouT as w...2021-03-151h 19