

Jason Khalipa Podcast
TRAIN HARD Media
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose.
Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 56min
086: Iron Sharpens Iron: Fatherhood, Brotherhood, and Being "Gas Can Ready"
The hosts dive into the value of constructive conflict and personal growth through camaraderie. They discuss the meaningful role of money in aiding communities post-crisis and promote a charity focused on rescue efforts. Friendships evolve with the metaphor 'iron sharpens iron,' emphasizing support in parenting. They reflect humorously on home maintenance mishaps and the discomfort that fuels growth. Lastly, the rise of sports betting raises alarms about addiction, stressing the importance of self-awareness and moderation.

Oct 9, 2024 • 10min
Q&A: Building a Garage Gym on a Budget
Discover how to create a functional garage gym for under $2000 with expert tips on essential equipment. The hosts share cost-effective strategies and highlight must-have items like barbells, squat racks, and adjustable dumbbells. Learn smart investments to maximize your workout versatility without breaking the bank. Plus, get insights on future topics for higher-budget setups. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts looking to optimize their training space!

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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 5min
085: Fatherhood, Fitness & Faith with Cooper Mitchell ("Coop") from Garage Gym Reviews
Cooper Mitchell, founder of Garage Gym Reviews and father of four (with twins on the way), shares his wisdom on balancing a large family with entrepreneurship and faith. He emphasizes that being a dad comes first, alongside prioritizing marriage with regular date nights. Coop discusses the role of fitness in parenting, advocating for working out alongside kids to model healthy habits. He reflects on his unexpected career shift from financial planning to gym equipment reviews, highlighting the importance of resilience and community support in both life and business.

Oct 3, 2024 • 55min
084: Is the West Coast Making You Soft? | Heat, AI, and Progress Pics
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
How hot is too hot?
Are we protecting our kids too much?
Does the West Coast make you soft?
You don’t see kids in casts anymore.
Artificial Intelligence is getting CRAZY.
Kids do still jump the fence.
It’s time for NEVER ZERO 90!
Breaking the band this holiday season
Progress pictures ARE THE WAY!
Jason commits to taking a progress picture a month.
Look The Part to protect.
The Mets are in the playoffs!
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Oct 2, 2024 • 11min
Q&A: Best Cardio Machine for Your Garage Gym?
Choosing the Best Cardio Machine for Your Garage Gym—Echo Bike, Rower, SkiErg, or BikeErg?
In this episode, Coop from Garage Gym Reviews helps you decide which cardio machine is the best fit for your garage gym: Echo Bike, Rower, SkiErg, or BikeErg.
We break down the pros, cons, and specific use cases for each option.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 3min
083: What Are You Gonna Do? With Spencer Panchik
Jason and Gabe sit down with CrossFit Games and Tactical Games competitor Spencer Panchik for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Safety is everything when it comes to firearms
- Spencer’s journey getting into competitive shooting
- How do CrossFit athletes make their money?
- The future of the sport and how to improve it
- Tactical Games competitors are LEGIT
- Did we abandon learning new sports?
- Spencer’s mission after attending the police academy
- First responders NEED to be fit
- Helping first responders IS the mission
- Boxing on the front lawn with FOUR brothers
- Should kids train to be competitive in CrossFit
- Does lifting weights stunt your growth?
- What is the minimum effective dose for getting fit?
- Do you need to learn new skills to get fitter?
- What are you going to do about it?
Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 57min
082: Shirts Off, Heads Up: Parenting, Career Building, and Battling the Vocal Minority
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Shirts on or shirts off?
- CrossFit visits Congress
- Why are social media comments so negative?
- The vocal minority does not represent the group.
- The blessings of work-from-home
- Being intentional when building your career
- Do kids play outside anymore?
- Snowplow parenting and why it doesn't work
- Kids need to struggle now so they don't struggle later
- Do you tell your son to protect while you are gone?
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Sep 25, 2024 • 21min
Q&A Special Guest Dr. Kelly Starrett: Coping with Chronic Injuries and Age-Related Degeneration
"As athletes age and possibly face surgeries or chronic issues like arthritis and herniated discs, what strategies can they employ to continue training and maintain fitness levels without exacerbating their conditions?"
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Sep 23, 2024 • 58min
081: Selfies, Social Media, and Showing Up: The Hybrid Athlete’s Guide to Life and Leadership
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Do couple selfies mean unhappy relationships?
- What's the purpose of social media?
- Gabe's childhood nickname
- Making time for the things that matter
- Jason has "this theory."
- Can you perform as a hybrid athlete?
- You have to LOOK THE PART to be a protector
- You have to hold yourself accountable
- Don't put "Zone 2" on a pedestal
- Andrew Huberman talks about Faith
- Live in the moment and enjoy every moment with the kids.
Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
080: Becoming A Dad And Building A Business With Matt Mullenax
Jason and Gabe sit down with Matt Mullenax for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast: - Don't start your marathon too hot!- A marathon is a 20-mile warmup for a 10k race.- Guerrilla marketing at the NYC Marathon- Having kids makes you more efficient- The importance of being polite (and youth sports)- You can only control "how" you show up and "when" you show up- Launching Huron and how the business has evolved- The parallels between starting a company and a family- Navigating Covid as a business owner - Irrational optimism and why it works - Why should men care about personal care- Why do many natural deodorants not work?- Is it necessary to get an MBA?- Where to start your Huron journeyNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.
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