

The Pat Flynn Show
Pat Flynn
Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn:
- How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it's better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking."
- Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and study habits.
- Access Interviews with Generalists the world over—The Pat Flynn show covers everything from fitness and mental health to business and writing to philosophy and theology.
- Get the tools you need to become someone who outperforms, outsmarts, and outmaneuvers the pack.
- Discover hands-on tools, tips, and tactics to pursue your most fulfilling life.
In this podcast, get to know best-selling author, philosopher, fitness coach, musician, entrepreneur, and Catholic convert Pat Flynn as he expounds upon his theory of Generalism, a theory applicable to each and every one of us.
- How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it's better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking."
- Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and study habits.
- Access Interviews with Generalists the world over—The Pat Flynn show covers everything from fitness and mental health to business and writing to philosophy and theology.
- Get the tools you need to become someone who outperforms, outsmarts, and outmaneuvers the pack.
- Discover hands-on tools, tips, and tactics to pursue your most fulfilling life.
In this podcast, get to know best-selling author, philosopher, fitness coach, musician, entrepreneur, and Catholic convert Pat Flynn as he expounds upon his theory of Generalism, a theory applicable to each and every one of us.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 19, 2020 • 18min
EP 444: How to be a Good Student and How to find a Good Coach
Pat shares what he feels are essential qualities of good coaches and good clients. He also announces a new online coaching program just for men. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 4min
Philosophy Friday: Introduction to the Kalam Cosmological Argument with John DeRosa
John DeRosa of the Classical Theism podcast returns to The Pat Flynn Show to introduce a famous -- and quite controversial -- argument for the existence of God, called the Kalam cosmological argument. Check it out! PS - My voice sounds really weird on this episode and I don't know why!!! ... Show notes and resources: www.classicaltheism.com/koons www.classicaltheism.com/naturaltheology www.classicaltheism.com/seminar Feser's post part 1: https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-difficulty-for-craigs-kalam_2.html Feser's post part 2: https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2016/09/yeah-but-is-it-actually-actually.html Related Episodes http://www.classicaltheism.com/thinkaboutgod/ ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 16, 2020 • 56min
EP 443: Dan John on THE Fitness Fundamentals, Muscle Gain for Women, and More
Pat and Dan discuss the "must know" fundamentals of fitness, best sets/rep ranges for women to gain muscle, and more. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it's always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn't take long, it's only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it's worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line "review", and we'll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You'll love to hate them. Promise. … The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 13, 2020 • 1h 16min
Sunday School: Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill on Universal Salvation, Predestination, and The Permission of Sin
Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, author of Grace, Predestination, and the Permission of Sin, joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss some heavy theological topics, ranging from the possibility of eternal salvation, the absurdity of sin, why God permits sin, and different models/approaches for thinking about predestination. ... Related episode: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/the-philosophical-case-for-christ-with-dr-gaven-kerr/ ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 12, 2020 • 12min
EP 442: Lose Fat and Retain Muscle with Strategic Re-Feeds
Pat examines some exciting new research on the benefits of using "strategic re-feeds" and intermittent energy restriction for preserving muscle mass while dropping body fat. Study referenced: https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/1/19 The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 2min
Philosophy Friday: Dr. Peter Koch on Moral Relativism vs Moral Realism, Meta-Ethics, and Self-Worth
Dr. Peter Koch, assistant professor at Villanova University, returns to The Pat Flynn Show for another ethics-themed episode, exploring the topics of moral relativism vs moral realism, slippery slope cultural issues, and whether people have value regardless of their self-estimation. ... Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/dr-brian-besong-on-traditional-natural-law-trolley-problems-and-president-trump/ The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 8, 2020 • 58min
EP 441: Dan John on Bang for Your Buck Exercises, Overcoming Information Overload, and Getting to WORK.
Pat and Dan discuss "butt-giome", fermented foods, how to overcome information overload and get to work, best "bang for your buck" exercises for people over a certain age, and more! Related Posts/Podcasts New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it's always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn't take long, it's only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it's worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line "review", and we'll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You'll love to hate them. Promise. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 5, 2020 • 2h 12min
BONUS: Jonathan Stute on Ontological Arguments and How He lost 42lbs Through Intermittent Fasting
Jonathan Stute, who teaches philosophy at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, recently lost 42lbs through intermittent fasting, martial arts, and weight lifting. So, naturally, he joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss details, while jamming on a host of mostly unrelated topics, from ontological and moral arguments for God, struggles with anxiety/depression, his conversion to Catholicism, and more.

Sep 4, 2020 • 2h 21min
Philosophy Friday: Dr. Brian Besong on Traditional Natural Law, Trolley Problems, and President Trump
Dr. Brian Besong, author of Introduction to Ethics, joins the Pat Flynn Show to provide a brief introduction to the theory of traditional natural law, and why, he contends, it is still the best ethical theory on the philosophical market today. After which, we turn to listener questions on everything from the trolley problem, the naturalistic fallacy, the ethics of eating meat, abortion, President Trump, and more. Mentioned Books/Articles I Was Once a Fetus: That Is Why Abortion is Wrong by Alexander Pruss The Ethics of Abortion by Christopher Kaczor In Defense of Eating Meat by Tim Hsaio The Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Law, and other articles, by David Oderberg Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ep-396-motivated-reasoning-slavery-and-our-duties-to-the-poor-with-dr-michael-rota/ The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Sep 3, 2020 • 17min
EP 440: How to Preserve Muscle While Leaning Out, Push Press Strict Press, and More
Pat and Aleks (aka The BIG BOYS) take some questions from Instagram, such as how to preserve muscle while leaning out, whether they prefer push press or strict press, and whether neutral grip pull ups are worth doing. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!


