Podcasts by The Pat Flynn Show
Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn:
- How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it’s better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.”
- Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and 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.
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The power of clean and press, how to get bigger with kettlebells, and snatch test prep w/ Dan John from 2023-12-12T15:34
Pat and Dan answer lots of questions!
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ideal protein intake, lifting with machines, step ups vs hill sprints, leg press, and more! from 2023-12-05T21:05
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High vs Low Reps, Direct Core Work, ABC Workout w/ Dan John from 2023-11-21T16:06
Pat and Dan discuss whether you should do high reps or low reps or both, the value of direct core work, and how to structure the armor building complex throughout the week.
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Ladder Training, Dinner to Dinner Fasting, and Weighted Vest Chores w/ Dan John from 2023-11-14T16:05
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Autumn Gains: Strategies for Building Strength and Muscle in Fall from 2023-11-07T16:18
Pat and Dan discuss training with the seasons!
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Crawling Our Way to Peak Strength: Back to Basics with Tim Anderson from 2023-11-01T09:02
Discover the transformative power of movement as Tim reveals how reverting to fundamental patterns, such as crawling, can unlock authentic strength and enhance functional ability. In an era wher...
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Ask Dan John Anything | Bloating, Jumping Goblet Squats, The Perfect Workout from 2023-10-31T15:07
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Live QnA w/ Dan John | Armor Building Workouts, Shortcuts in Fitness, The Importance of Deep Time from 2023-10-24T15:47
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Squeeze in Strength: Kettlebell Workouts for Tight Schedules w/ Dan John from 2023-10-17T15:06
Pat and Dan discuss kettlebell exercises and routines every busy person should be aware of!
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Kettlebells vs Dumbbells: Which Should You Choose? from 2023-10-10T15:11
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Snatch Mastery: Unlocking Peak Performance with Kettlebells feat. Derek Toshner from 2023-10-05T13:02
Derek Toshner, a kettlebell snatch expert, joins Pat Flynn and Jim Madden to reveal the secrets behind his impressive kettlebell numb...
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How to Combine Kettlebells With Original Strength from 2023-10-03T23:30
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Bear Woznick on Faith, Fitness, and Manliness from 2023-09-20T15:44
Pat is joined by Bear Woznick, world champion tandem surfer and author of 12 Rules for Manliness to discuss finding purpose in life, developing manliness (v...
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The BEST Kettlebell Program for BEGINNERS | THE BTBKP from 2023-09-19T15:02
Pat and Dan discuss the best kettlebell program for beginners.
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Easy Strength for Fat Loss w/ Dan John from 2023-09-12T14:37
Pat and Dan talk Easy Strength for Fat Loss
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Instead of Back Squat, Try This from 2023-09-05T16:59
Pat and Dan discuss back squat alternatives.
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Instead of Bench Press, Try This! from 2023-08-29T14:28
Pat and Dan discuss two cool substitutes for the bench press.
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What Our Strong ON! Certification Teaches and Why YOU Should Attend from 2023-08-28T10:44
Pat is joined by Luke Atchley, former attendee of the Strong ON! Certification, to discuss what one can expect at our certifcation event and why you should join us for the next in-person Strong ...
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Why Generalism Beats Specialism for Lifting and Life from 2023-08-23T15:55
Pat and Aleks make the case for general physical preparedness over hyper-specialization for both lifting and life, then tell you all about the upcoming Strong ON! Certification.
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Weird but Useful Exercises w/ Dan John from 2023-08-15T15:00
Pat and Dan discuss little known (sometimes weird looking) exercises that are actually super useful.
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The Minimalist Approach to Health from 2023-08-01T15:07
Pat and Dan offer their minimalist health advice.
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The 65 Muscle and Muscle Program | Old School Strength and Conditioning Routine from 2023-07-27T13:44
Pat and Jim share a new creation, just for you. Their "65 Mustang and Muscle Program, totally free.
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Distilling (without Diluting) Fitness w/ Dan John from 2023-07-25T14:36
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The Best Fitness Book You Never Heard Of from 2023-07-21T12:34
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The 3 Best Kettlebell Exercises w/ Dan John from 2023-07-11T14:59
Dan John shares what he believes the 3 best kettlebell exercises are.
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Easy Strength Training Ideas w/ Dan John from 2023-06-27T15:00
Pat and Dan revisit the famous Easy Strength program, offering new ideas on exercise selection and incorporating level changes to incr...
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The Fitness Plan You've Been Looking For (The Bare Flynnimum) from 2023-06-26T17:55
Pat talks through a full 8-week strength, muscle, and endurance program. It's called The Bare Flynnimum and it's Flynntastic. Full (totally free) written program here: Listen
Easy Conditioning Ideas from 2023-06-20T14:47
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How Many Kettlebells Do You Actually Need? w/ Dan John from 2023-06-06T18:20
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Ladder training for strength and muscle w/ Dan John from 2023-05-30T14:39
Pat and Dan discuss ladder training for strength and muscle.
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How to Use Loaded Carries in Your Workouts w/ Dan John from 2023-05-23T14:33
Pat and Dan discuss the awesomeness of training loaded carries, yeah!
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"On the Clock" Workout Ideas w/ Dan John from 2023-05-16T15:02
Pat and Dan love "on the clock" routines. In this episode, they share some of their favorite timed workouts.
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Announcement! Plus, How to Get Your First Pull Up, Train for the Snatch Test, and Other Questions Answered from 2023-05-09T17:51
Pat makes an announcement -- two, in fact. Then, he takes questions from the audience on training for the snatch test, getting your first pull up, and more.
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How to Build PURE STRENGTH with JUST Kettlebells w/ Dan John from 2023-05-02T15:01
Pat and Dan discuss how to build pure strength with just kettlebells.
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How to Stay Fit If You Have Young Kids (or If You're Just Really Busy!) from 2023-04-25T15:03
Pat Flynn and Dan John, both fathers, discuss how to stay (or even get) fit when you have young kids.
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What to do if you "wake up fat" w/ Dan John from 2023-04-18T14:41
Pat and Dan offer simple, practical steps for the person who suddenly "wakes up fat" ; )
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Things We Wish We Knew When We First Started Working Out w/ Dan John from 2023-04-11T15:02
Pat and Dan discuss things they wish they knew when they first started working out.
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How to Train if You're a "Regular Guy" from 2023-04-04T16:01
Pta and Dan discuss the best way to train if you're just a "regular guy".
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The Five Twos System of Effective Goal Setting w/ Dan John from 2023-03-28T15:52
Pat and Dan talk about the Five Twos system of setting goals. Definitely use this!
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The Difference Between Training and Working Out w/ Dan John from 2023-03-21T14:33
What's the difference between training and working out? WHich do YOU need? Pat and Dan discuss.
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Hidden Strength: How to Get Strong but NOT Bulky from 2023-03-14T15:05
Pat and Dan discuss how to get strength and powerful WITHOUT getting "big" or "bulky". The answer, as always, may surprise you!
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how to find the right coach for YOU w/ Dan John from 2023-03-07T15:45
Pat and Dan discuss the importance of having a coach and how to find the right coach for YOU.
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If it's important, do it everyday (OK audio, but good episode) from 2023-03-03T23:32
Pat and Dan discuss the principle "if it's important, do it everyday," and, 'if it's not important, don't do it at all." Some slight audio issues (apologies!) but overall a great conversation. <...
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Kettlebell Exercises for Building Glutes w/ Dan John from 2023-02-21T16:04
In this episode, Pat and Dan discuss everything kettlebells and glute training. Why, aside from having a more shapely backside, does glute training matter? And how best to train glutes with JUST...
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Designing a Beginner Kettlebell Workout Plan w/ Dan John from 2023-02-15T12:29
Pat Flynn and Dan John walk through the design a full body kettlebell workout plan for beginners. You'll definitely want to try this out,...
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Should You Do "Heavy" Turkish Get Ups? from 2023-02-13T13:19
Pat offers his honest opinion on "heavy" Turkish get up training. Is the proverbial juice worth the squeeze when it comes to this classic...
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What Kettlebells CAN'T Do (and How to Fill The Gap) from 2023-02-10T13:29
Pat discusses three major limitations of kettlebell training and how to easily and cheaply fill the gap. Have you experienced any limitat...
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The Truth About the Truth About Abs | How to Get and Stay Shredded from 2023-01-31T15:28
Pat and Aleks talk about what it REALISTICALLY takes to get -- and maintain -- visible abs, year long. Can you be shredded and big at the same time, or must you prioritize one over the other? Mo...
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Should Everybody Deadlift? w/ Dan John from 2023-01-25T14:44
Should everybody deadlift? Is this one exercise so important you'd be somehow sub-human for not performing it?! Pat and Dan discuss.
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Are the Experts Always Right? Joe Rogan and The Food Compass Controversy from 2023-01-24T10:11
Pat and Aleks break down the recent controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's rant on social media against The Food Compass, which he claimed was the government's "New Food Pyramid." Many experts from...
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Minimalist Mobility Workouts and Strategy w/ Dan John, Al Kavadlo, and Pat Flynn from 2023-01-19T22:06
Tune in for a special roundtable episode featuring Dan John, Al Kavadlo, and Pat Flynn. Topic of conversation? How to maximize your mobil...
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How Many Kettlebell Swings a Day Should You Do? w/ Pat and Dan John from 2023-01-10T16:26
Pat and Dan discuss how many kettlebell swings a day a person should do. What is the minimum number? What is the maximum? How should the number of swings per day vary depending on your goals or ...
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The 300 Kettlebell Swings Challenge Workout -- Try It, If You Dare! from 2023-01-09T14:34
Pat announces his upcoming New Years 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge, shares everything new about this year's iteration, and gives a sample routine for everyone to punish themselves with : )
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How Many Exercises Do You ACTUALLY Need to Build Strength? Muscle? w/ Dan John from 2023-01-03T16:22
Pat and Dan tackle the topic of just how many exercises do you need and why? For example, how many exercises do you need to build strength? How many exercises do you need to build muscle? Is the...
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Major Retirement Sale! from 2022-12-29T15:43
Pat quickly explains the major year end Retirement Sale that's happen on his best kettlebell programs, challenges, and workouts.
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The Best Workout Plan for Every Age w/ Dan John and Pat Flynn from 2022-12-27T15:59
Pat and Dan discuss a really important topic: how should you modify your training plan as you age? Should training in your 60s look different than training in your 30s? If so, in what way? Tune ...
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Kettlebells vs Barbells vs Bodyweight w/ Dan John from 2022-12-20T16:13
Pat and Dan discuss what training tool is best (for what job).
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Why You Should STOP Working Out Like Online Fitness Influencers (Recast) from 2022-12-19T16:11
This episode is a replay from Aleks Salkins' podcast The Hammercast. Pat and Aleks discuss why blindly following entertainment based fitness influences is so often an exercise in futility (and n...
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Dan John has something he wants to say... from 2022-12-13T19:19
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Making Keto Simple and Effective w/ Dr. Kevin Vost from 2022-12-07T16:51
Dr. Kevin Vost returns to the podcast to discuss all things ketonenic dieting. What keto is, who keto is for, how to exercise while on keto, and how to keep keto simple and practical.
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Fat Loss BEFORE Muscle Gain? Which to Focus on First? w/ Dan John from 2022-12-06T16:08
Pat and Dan discuss priority in training. Obviously, you can't achieve everything (fat loss, strength, muscle gain) at once. So, how best to order your pursuits for maximal efficiency and result...
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Lessons from the Liver Gate Controversy - Or How to Spot an Online Fitness Fraud from 2022-12-01T16:18
Pat and Aleks share their thoughts on the so-called "Liver Gate" controversy, and what lessons there are to be learned from this curious episode. Especially when it comes to determining who is, ...
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Using Easy Strength for Fat Loss w/ Dan John from 2022-11-29T18:02
Just what the title says: using Easy Strength for Fat Loss.
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Reasonable Fitness Standards FOR MEN from 2022-11-23T14:53
Pat and Aleks trot out a set of fitness standards for men that they think are reasonable and worthwhile to pursue.
The Best and SAFEST Kettlebell Exercises w/ Dan John from 2022-11-22T16:16
Pat and Dan discuss what kettlebell exercises are the best and safest to perform and which are probably best to avoid, if you want to tra...
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Easy Strength vs Starting Strength from 2022-11-15T17:25
Pat and Dan discuss the differences in theory and application between Easy Strength and Starting Strength.
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The #1 Best Muscle Building Kettlebell Workout ft. Dan John and Pat Flynn from 2022-11-08T16:05
Pat and Dan share what they believe is the best workout for building muscle with kettlebells. Live QnA to follow.
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How to Increase Press Strength - 5 Simple Steps + Programming Ideas from 2022-11-01T15:08
Pat and Dan talk practical strategies (technique and programming) for improving pressing strength.
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The Top 10 Best Kettlebell Exercises ft. Dan John and Pat Flynn from 2022-10-26T12:29
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What are Kettlebells Actually Good For? Best Uses and Misuses from 2022-10-24T15:16
Pat and Aleks offer a REALISTIC take on what kettlebells are good for, and what they might even be best for, plus some HONEST limitations of kettlebell training. Can you build strength and muscl...
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Further Response to Mark Rippetoe Calling Kettlebells Useless from 2022-10-21T12:07
Pat and Aleks take a deeper look at Mark Rippetoe's recent podcast trashing kettlebells. Are kettlebells really useless, as Rippetoe clai...
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Swings, Dips, and Pull Ups -- Minimalist Programming with Dan John from 2022-10-18T15:40
Pat and Dan discuss how to program a powerful minimalist routine, featuring just swings, dips, and pull ups. Live QnA to follow. Listen
Using Weight Lifting for Weight Loss ft. Dan John from 2022-10-13T11:32
Pat and Dan talk about why the conventional wisdom of extended cardio efforts for achieving weight loss is a little misguided and why wei...
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Kettlebell Loaded Carries and How to Use Them w/ Dan John from 2022-10-04T14:33
Pat and Dan discuss the awesome benefits of loaded carries and how to incorporate them into your #kettlebell training.
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What Strength Aerobics Are and How to Use Them w/ Brett Jones from 2022-10-01T12:00
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A Hollywood Screenwriter on Being More Creative (ft. Robert Zappia) from 2022-09-28T09:05:31
Hollywood screenwriter, Robert Zappia, joins Pat to discuss the creative process. Rob is the writer of the upcoming horror film Prey for the Devil.
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BONUS: Creativity and Artificial Intelligence w/ Edoardo Carlesi from 2022-09-27T19:29:52
Phycisist Edoardo Carlesi retursn to The Pat FLynn to discuss artificial intelligence and what implications the development of AI might have on creative endeavors, including music.
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Dan John on Improving Planks and Pull Ups (Plus Dating Advice) from 2022-09-27T14:27:15
Join Pat and Dan for a brief QnA episode where they discuss improving planks and pull ups. Also, a little dating advice : )
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How to Get Results with a Kettlebell That's "Too Darn Big" w/ Dan John from 2022-09-20T15:10:16
Pat and Dan discuss strategies for getting big results with a kettlebell that is (frankly) a little too big!
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The Mental Side of Performance (and Why It Matters) w/ Dave Whitley from 2022-09-20T12:54:05
Pat is joined by Dave Whitley to discuss the mental side of performance.
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High Rep Kettlebell Front Squats, the Nordic Diet, and Live QnA with Dan John from 2022-09-14T09:10:44
Join Pat and Dan for their weekly conversation and QnA. They discuss the Nordic Diet, high rep squats, Easy Strength, and other questions...
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BIG Strong ON! Anniversary Sale + Upcoming Kettlebell Challenge from 2022-09-13T13:42:14
Pat announces the big Strong ON! anniversary sale plus the upcoming challenge, Kettlebell Nemesis.
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Generalist Fitness Standards | How Many Can You Hit? from 2022-09-07T16:12:13
Pat and Aleks discuss (reasonable, generalist) fitness standards everybody should be able to hit.
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The Weightlifter's Case for Running w/ Dan John from 2022-09-06T15:15:25
Two dudes -- Pat and Dan -- who love weightlifting, make the case for running.
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Sunday School: Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger with Gary Michuta from 2022-09-04T16:00
Pat is joined by Gary Michuta, author of Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger to discuss... well, why Catholic bibles are bigger!
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The Definition Diet w/ Dan John from 2022-08-30T15:03:35
Looking for a simple and straightforward (and tough!) protocol for getting lean and hard all over? Then check this episode out, where Pat and Dan outline the classic Definition Diet.
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2 Beginner Philosophy Books from 2022-08-29T13:59:59
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Important Podcast Updates (Please Listen) from 2022-08-23T18:25:09
Pat talks about how his podcast is splitting up. Don't worry, all the content will be the same, more plentiful, in fact. There will just be different channels to access different subjects. Below...
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Self-Hypnosis for Better Performance? w/ Dan John from 2022-08-23T15:03:38
Pat and Dan discuss the important of concentration, and even self-hypnosis and auto-suggestion, for improving perfomance within and without the gym.
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The Velocity Diet 2.0 w/ Dan John from 2022-08-16T14:32:50
Dan John shares details of the V-Diet 2.0, his progress, and why doesn't actually recommend it (for most people, anyway).
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The 10,000 Rep Kettlebell SNATCH Challenge w/ Dan John from 2022-08-09T14:53:08
Dan John is crazy enough to attempt a 10,000 rep snatch challenge! In this episode, he explains how he is goinog to approach this preposterous routine.
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Philosophical Motivations for Christianity (Interview on Faith, Reason, and Geekdom) from 2022-08-05T11:37:35
Pat shares an interview he recently gave on the Faith, Reason, and Geekdom podcast where he discusses his coming into the Catholic faith, natural-theological arguments for God, and philosophical...
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Exercises Nobody Does But SHOULD w/ Dan John from 2022-08-02T14:40:08
Pat and Dan share their favorite top-secret exercises almost nobody does but SHOULD... AND exercises they think everybody does but SHOULD NOT.
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Dan John's (Pretty Much) Perfect Workout from 2022-07-26T15:02:34
Dan John shares what he believes the perfect workout (for most people) is. Primary topic begins around 18 minutes.
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5 Tiny Tweaks to Press a Heavier Kettlebell from 2022-07-21T16:25:06
Pat and Aleks share 5 quick and effective technique tweaks to help you press heavier kettlebells, yeah! Advice includes modifying your gr...
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My Wife Just Gave Birth! (Updates) from 2022-07-19T12:37:32
Just wanted to update everyone on the birth of Briga Magdalena, among other things : )
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Muscle Up In a Down Economy w/ Aleks and Jim from 2022-07-14T17:00:33
Pat, Jim, and Aleks discuss how to inflate your muscle 9.1%.
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Dr. Jim's Simple Summer Fat Loss Protocol from 2022-07-07T08:58:37
Dr. Jim got a wrestling boo boo, so now he's focusing on getting absurdly shredded this summer with a special, high-tech experiment. We share all the gross scientific details in this fascinating...
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The Ultimate Fat Loss Formula: EASY Exercise + Hard Diet? w/ Dan John from 2022-07-05T14:49:44
Pat and Dan discuss a somewhat paradoxical (but actually effective) approach to fat loss. Pull back on the training, crank the nutrition. Let's discuss.
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Favorites and Guilty Pleasures: Workouts, Philosophers, Movies, Music, and More from 2022-07-01T18:23:08
Pat and Jim share some of their favorites (and guilty pleasures) of: workouts, philosophers, 80s hair bands, 90s movies, sports, and more. Plus, live QnA with the audience.
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Philosophy: Is the Trinity Compatible with Divine Simplicity? w/ Dr. James Dolezal from 2022-06-29T09:00:14
Dr. James Dolezal joins Philosophy for the People to discuss how the doctrine of divine simplicity is compatible with trinitarian theology. Please like, share, comment, and subscribe!
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The 4 Most Powerful Exercise Combos w/ Dan John from 2022-06-28T15:08:45
Pat probes Dan to share his favorite (read: most powerful and awesome) 2-exercise combination workouts. They include:
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Philosophy Study: What Is Enlightenment? by Immanuel Kant from 2022-06-28T01:12:51
Pat and Jim continue their series on Immanuel Kant, this time sumamrizing and commenting on his essay "What Is Enlightenment?"
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The 5 Best Exercises You Will Ever Need w/ Dan John from 2022-06-21T15:02:42
Pat and Dan discuss the 5 best exercises and ideas for application.
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A Philosophy Professor's Favorite Kettlebell Workout (Plus Live QnA) from 2022-06-17T19:39:31
Pat bugs Jim (a professor of philosophy) about his favorite workout routine. Then, it's live QnA with the audience one everything from Thomistic dualism to building a bigger back with bent over ...
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Philosophy: Is Scientific Explanation Incompatible with Naturalism? w/ Dr. Tomas Bogardus from 2022-06-14T22:35:41
Dr. Tomas Bogardus returns to Philosophy for the People to discuss his latest paper, If Naturalism Is True, then Scientific Explanation I...
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Dan John on The Moldy 15 Program, How Much Protein, and Improving Work Capacity from 2022-06-07T15:12:07
Pat and Dan take questions from the audience on everything from improving work capacity, how much protein is enough, and his new Moldy 15 Olympic lifting program.
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All-Time Favorite Fitness Reads w/ Dan John from 2022-05-31T15:21:54
Pat, Dan, and Aleks share their favorite fitness reads!
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How Many Kettlebell Swings Per Day? w/ Dan John from 2022-05-24T15:11:02
Pat and Dan discuss high-volume kettlebell swing challenges and how many kettlebell swings somebody can -- and should -- do per day, depending on their goal.
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Philosophy Study: Freedom of the Will by Mortimer Adler from 2022-05-24T13:06:46
Pat reads and comments upon a philosophy essay by Mortimer Adler on freedom of the will.
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Master the Kettlebell Clean w/ Dan John from 2022-05-17T15:07:29
Pat and Dan discuss kettlebell clean technique and how best to use this AWESOME exercise.
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Are Amino Acids Worth Taking? w/ Dr. Robert Wolfe from 2022-05-16T13:29:10
Pat is joined by Dr. Robert Wolfe, researcher at University of Arkansas College of Medicine, and leading expert in amino acid and protein supplementation, to provide clear and direct advice abou...
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Is Training to Failure Training to FAIL? w/ Dan John from 2022-05-10T16:17:45
Pat and Dan discuss whether it makes sense training to failure. If so, when? Pat and Dan also discuss the training concept of CHUNKING.
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How to Build Skill Quickly: The Three I's Approach from 2022-05-09T14:59:24
Pat and Aleks discuss how to use the Three I's (isolation, integration, and improvisation) to learn new skills quickly. This method appli...
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Philosophy QnA: Args for God, Materialism and Mind, Magnum PI, Floor Presses from 2022-05-06T15:08:19
Pat and Dr. Jim jam philosophy and take listener questions on everything from their favorite arguments for God's existence, whether materialism can make sense of the emergence of mind, and if fl...
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Getting BIG Fitness Results on a SMALL Budget w/ Dan John from 2022-05-03T15:10:14
Pat, Dan, and Aleks discuss getting BIG fitness results with limited MONEY, TIME, and TALENT.
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What Is Philosophy? Why Does It Matter? w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2022-04-27T16:20:32
Pat and Jim go back to basics in this episode, discussing just what philosophy is, why it matters, and what sorts of questions philosophers ask.
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14 Old School Strength Standards and How to Achieve Them w/ Dan John from 2022-04-26T15:14:19
Pat and Dan take a look at some old school (literally gym class) strength standards, offering their assessment and approaches for attainment.
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Thinking Through External World Skepticism w/ Dr. Lydia McGrew from 2022-04-21T09:49:27
Time for another philosophy-filled episode! This time, Pat is joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew to help us think through external world skepticism. Is there really a world beyond our minds, or might ev...
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5 "Playground-Style" Kettlebell Workout Ideas from 2022-04-20T12:15:57
As the season is beginning to turn, Pat and Aleks discuss some fun and challenging outdoor workout ideas that require little more than the fresh open air, a kettlebell, and maybe some playground...
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The Skinny Guys Guide to Kettlebell Training, Friends, and 5k Advice from 2022-04-19T15:48:11
Pat and Dan John discuss the importance of (actual) friendship, the skinny guys guide to kettlebell training, and how to improve 5k time.
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The Best Kettlebell Exercises for Every Body Part from 2022-04-13T08:00:41
Pat and Dan John discuss the best kettlebell exercises for every body part (or as Dan prefers, every movement pattern). The list includes: half-kneeling press, hanging with bent knee raise, Bulg...
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The "Sexy 6" Kettlebell&Bodyweight Program - Try It Out! from 2022-04-11T15:31:11
Pat is joined by Aleks Salkin to discuss the practical advantages of training JUST with kettlebells and your own bodyweight, before outli...
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How to be a Lean, Mean Machine (Interview with Myself) from 2022-04-11T12:59:05
Pat is interviewed by Aleks Salkin on his podcast The Hammer Cast on how to become a lean, mean machine. The two gentleman discuss common fitness and nutrition myths, effective principles for fat l...
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Do Psychedelics Refute Physicalism? w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2022-04-08T19:55:24
Pat and Jim discuss some interesting research on psychedelics and what implications this has for wider worldview debates, especially physicalism. QnA to follow!
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Fix Your Kettlebell Swing (and Squat and Snatch) w/ Dan John from 2022-04-05T15:09:44
Pat and Dan critique a gentle listener's swing, snatch, and squat technique, offering insights for optimized performance!
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QnA: Field Workouts, Philosophy and Progress, Fasting, and more from 2022-04-01T18:17:21
Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from working out in a field, basic nutrition advice, fasted workouts, whether philosophy makes progress, and more.
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10 Philosophical Questions that Make You Think from 2022-03-30T14:02:39
Pat shares 10 Philosophical Questions that make you think. Answer them in the comments!
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Progress before Perfection&Mess Before Success w/ Dan John from 2022-03-29T15:04:55
Pat and Dan talk about forgetting perfection, focusing on progress, and learnign to love the mess.
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Introduction to Stoicism w/ Dr. Kevin Vost from 2022-03-28T15:02:27
Pat is joined by Dr. Kevin Vost to discuss the basics of Stoic philosophy, from virtue ethics to theology.
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The Extended Mind Hypothesis w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2022-03-25T00:35:21
Pat and Jim explain David Chalmer's somewhat spooky and kinda awesome extended mind hypotheis.
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Philosophy: Why Classical Theism Rocks | Attractive Theoretical Aspects from 2022-03-24T00:08:14
Pat highlights some of the potential benefits the Classical Theistic model of God offers in metaphysics, metaethics, philosophical anthro...
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Dan John on Minimalist Warm Ups from 2022-03-22T15:05:02
Pat and Dan discuss minimalist warm up philosophy, then share an awesome warm up routine Dan's been using at his kettlebell certifications.
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If You Want Be Successful, Just Get Started from 2022-03-21T13:47:47
Pat offers a little advice on fitness, publishing, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Live QnA | Is Philosophy a Skill? from 2022-03-18T17:38:34
Pat and Jim take live questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether philosophy is a skill, the best beginning fitness program, and critiques of evolutionary views of morality.
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Timed Workouts, Why I'm Skinny, and 80/20 ft. Dan John from 2022-03-15T15:06:39
Pat and Dan discuss how to best used timed kettlebell workouts from a minimalist perspective. Then they take questions on why Pat is skinny and how much snatch volume is too much.
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Kettlebell TOTAL BODY Workout | Snatches, Presses, and Get Ups from 2022-03-14T15:33:05
Pat shares an efficient full body kettlebell workout routine from his Strong ON! program.
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Live QnA - Anomaly Mongering, Brute Facts, and Dating Advice from 2022-03-11T18:03:33
Pat and Jim discuss a common fallacy they see. After which they take questions from the gentle listener related to philosophy, fitness, and even dating!
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Is It OK to Swing Kettlebells Like a Dinosaur? w/ Dan JOhn from 2022-03-08T16:03:29
Pat and Dan John discuss the importance of proper technique and how to address the issue of T-rex swings. Also, their thoughts on the best stupid diets and kettlebell medley workouts.
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What Is Prudence w/ Fr. Gregory Pine from 2022-03-03T13:12:24
Fr. Gregory Pine returns to the podcast to discuss the virtue of prudence -- what it is, why it matters, and how we get some!
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Dan John on Two Lift Programs from 2022-03-01T15:59:34
Pat and Dan discuss the value of two-lift exercise programs, then make recommendations on exercise selection.
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Reason and The True Good by Seneca from 2022-02-24T16:43:52
Pat reads and reflects on Seneca's letter Reason and the True Good.
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Are You Making These 10 Philosophical Mistakes? from 2022-02-23T15:04:09
Pat summarizes and reviews Mortimer Adler's classic book 10 Philosophical Mistakes. Check out our new website at
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Minimalist Workout Ideas: 15,10, and 30 minute routines from 2022-02-22T16:14:15
Pat and Dan put fitness minimalism into practice by sharing 10, 15, and 20 minute kettlebell workout ideas.
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The Lord of Non-Contradiction with Dr. James Anderson from 2022-02-18T00:56:18
Dr. James Anderson joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's published concerning divine conceptualism and the relationship between logic and God.
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Dan John on Why Everybody - Even Coaches - Need Coaching from 2022-02-15T16:06:40
Pat and Dan discuss why coaching is invaluable and how to determine is somebody is the right coach for YOU.
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How to Make a Good Religious Argument w/ Dr. Kenny Pearce from 2022-02-10T13:18:01
Dr. Kenny Pearce joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the work he's done in philosophy of religion, including his recent debate book (Is There a God?) with Dr. Graham Oppy.'
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Dan John on Minimalist Programs from 2022-02-08T16:09:38
Pat and Dan talk minimalism (again).
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Are We Living In a Computer Simulation? A Philosophical Response from 2022-02-04T22:48:28
Pat and Jim offer philosophical reflections on the simulation hypothesis. After which, they take questions from the gentle listener!
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A Philosopher Answers Your Questions w/ Dr. Gaven kerr from 2022-02-03T15:43:34
Dr. Gaven Kerr joins the podcast to field questions from the gentle listeners. We cover everything from empirical skepticism, whether metaphysics or epistemology is more fundamental, and whether Ge...
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Dan John on Building Work Capacity with Kettlebells from 2022-02-01T16:01:58
Pat and Dan talk about the importance of work capacity and how kettlebells can help.
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5 Philosophy Books You Should Read This Year from 2022-01-28T17:34:14
Pat and Jim recommend 5 awesome philosophy books. Then they take QnA from the audience.
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Heavy Philosophy: Grounding and the Existence of God w/ Dr. Joshua Sijuwade from 2022-01-26T22:21:36
Dr. Joshua Sijuwade joins Philosophy for the People to discuss a recent paper he's published on Listen
Dan John's "Group Workout" and Live QnA from 2022-01-26T20:14:45
This episode started great but became crappy because Pat got disconnected. Fortunately, Dan saved the day by staying online and answering live questions from listeners!
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Cardio Workouts that Build Muscle from 2022-01-24T18:34:59
Pat and Aleks talk about kettlebell and bodyweight cardio workouts that build muscle (or are they muscle workouts that build cardio??)!
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Live QnA - Fasting, Scientism, and Aristotle from 2022-01-21T18:58:11
Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from intermittent fasting to scientism.
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Was the Early Church the Catholic Church? w/ Joe Heschmeyer from 2022-01-20T17:28:54
Pat is joined by Joe Heschmeyer to discuss his new book The Early Church Was the Catholic Church.
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Dan John on Protein Targets, Intermittent Fasting, and Dealing with Haterz from 2022-01-18T16:09:49
Pat and Dan discuss how to handle haters and trolls, appropriate protein targets, intermittent fasting, and more.
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Fitness Gamechangers w/ Dan John from 2022-01-11T16:09:35
Pat and Dan discuss "gamechangers" or ideas/books/pieces of equipment that made all the difference in their fitness and athletic pursuits.
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3 Kettlebell Fighter Complexes | Intense and Time-Efficient from 2022-01-10T16:12:50
Pat shares a few sample routines from his upcoming collection of Kettlebell Fighter Complexes. Please enjoy.
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On Man's Natural Desire to See God w/ Dr. Michae Torre from 2022-01-08T20:00
Dr. Michael Torre returns to the podcast to discuss the relationship between nature and grace, the problem of evil, predestination, and more.
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Live QnA: Strength Training for Fat Loss, Eating Dead Aliens, and Molilnism from 2022-01-07T21:44:19
Pat and Jim take questions from the gentle listeners on everything fitness and philosophy!
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Neitzsche vs The Bible: a Constructive Confrontation? from 2022-01-05T20:34:13
Pat and Jim use the occasion of receiving the Word on Fire Bible to discuss the necessity of biblical literacy to understand Western civilization, art, and culture. They also consider the need t...
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Fat Loss Simplified w/ Dan John from 2022-01-04T16:08:47
Pat and Dan John discuss how to make fat loss simple, sustainable, and sane!
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5 Tips for the 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge from 2022-01-03T20:57:56
Pat offers 5 tips for getting the most out of the upcoming New Years 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge.
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Theism vs Atheism: Understanding the Debate from 2022-01-02T10:00
Pat and Jim are hosted by John DeRosa, of the Classical Theism podcast, to discuss theism vs. atheism, metaphysical reasoning, cumulative case apologetics, and more.
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Live QnA - 300 Swings, Conspiracy Theories, Best Philosophical Movies, from 2021-12-31T17:22:21
Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from kettlebell swings to conspiracy theories!
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Old School Fitness Advice w/ Dan John from 2021-12-28T15:58:01
Pat and Dan enter the Wayback Machine to dust the cobwebs off Old School Fitness advice that is super relevant even today.
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Part 3: Leibniz's Argument for God's Existence (On The Ultimate Origination of Things) from 2021-12-23T22:35:03
Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for the existence of God based upon the principle of sufficient...
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Part 2: Liebniz's Argument for God (On the Ultimate Origination of Things) from 2021-12-22T22:42:15
Pat and Jim continue their series on Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which presents an argument for th...
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Thinking Through the Layman's Dilemma and "Conspiracy Theories" with Dr. Carlesi and Dr. Madden from 2021-12-22T22:38:01
Dr. Edoardo Carlesi (astrophysicist) and Dr. Jim Madden (philosophy) join Pat to discuss how people can decide between experts that disagree (particularly wrt to the current political situation....
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Focus Your Fitness Efforts with The Prisoner's Dilemma w/ Dan John from 2021-12-21T16:16:08
Pat and Dan discuss how "The Prisoner's Dilemma" can help you get focused with your fitness efforts and achieve more results in less time. Live QnA to follow.
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Philosophy Study: Liebniz's Argument for God (On The Ultimate Origination of Things, Part 1) from 2021-12-21T14:17:09
Pat and Jim begin a series on Liebniz's famous text On The Ultimate Origination of Things, which includes his famous argument from contingency for the existence of God, as well as his defense ag...
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How to Train Like a Martial Artist (Even If You Aren't One) from 2021-12-20T15:00:08
A Conversation with Former Professional Wrestler Ray Lloyd (aka Glacier) from 2021-12-17T12:20:34
Pat is joined by former WCW professional wrestler Ray Lloyd to discuss all the nerdy things you've wanted to know about life in the ring, from fitness routines to how much it hurts getting spear...
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How to Build a Foundation of Basic Strength w/ Dan John from 2021-12-14T16:25:22
Pat and Dan discuss how to build a foundation of functional strength from a minimalist perspective.
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A Brief Introduction to Homesteading w/ Sarah Busse from 2021-12-13T16:48:59
Sarah Busse, owner of MagadeleneDesignco.com, jumped headfirst into the world of homesteading after moving from the twin cities to "Middle of Nowher...
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Human Freedom and God's Causality w/ Dr. W. Matthews Grant from 2021-12-10T23:13:26
Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the perennially thorny issue of how to reconcile a robust account of God’s providence (including ...
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Easy, Sustainable Fitness Wins w/ Mike Matthews from 2021-12-10T12:30:44
Pat and Jim are joined by Mike Matthews of Muscle for Life to discuss easy (and sustainable) fitness wins you can begin scoring this week.
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Full Body Workouts w/ Dan John from 2021-12-07T16:15:36
Pat and Dan discuss the merits of 3x/week full body workout routines, then provide a structure on how to perform them alongside sports, martial arts, etc.
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Is There Really No Evidence for God? A Philosophical Response from 2021-12-05T10:00
A gentle listener asked how Pat and Jim can believe in God when “there is no evidence of anything supernatural.” Pat and Jim offer their response.
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Live QnA | Fasting and Feasting, Keeping Muscle w/ Lighter Weights, Natural Theology, and More from 2021-12-03T22:07:38
It's Freaky Friday, which means Pat and Jim field a bevvy of questions from the audience on everything from how to NOT take an instrumentalist perspective on eating, how to sustain lean muscle w...
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Holiday Fitness Survival Guide w/ Dan John from 2021-11-30T16:12:09
Pat and Dan John discuss how to make the holidays productive from a fitness standpoint WITHOUT sacrificing everything you love about the season!
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How to Construct Killer Kettlebell Complexes from 2021-11-29T14:59:42
Pat shares a framework for putting together effective (and efficient) kettlebell complexes in a hurry. If you like training with complexes, don't miss this one!
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Live QnA| Time Travel, Torturing Robots, and Workout Motivation from 2021-11-26T16:05:17
Pat and Jim answer questions from the audience on everything from whether time possible is possible, if torturing robots is OK, and how to stay motivated working out.
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Kettlebells for Grapplers w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-11-23T14:01:22
Pat and Dr. Jim -- with surprise guest master Som! -- discuss kettlebell training for martial arts, with a particular emphasis on grappling and BJJ. Then, listener questions on improving kettleb...
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Hints for Reading Philosophy from 2021-11-20T20:03:29
Pat continues reading from How to Read a Book, this time the section called "Hints for Reading Philosophy."
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Live QnA w/ Dan John - Hanging, Stress Eating, Front Squats from 2021-11-16T16:10:10
Pat and Dan John take questions from the gentle audience on how to manage stress eating, front squats vs back squats, whether you can overdo hanging, and more.
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On Philosophical Method by Mortimer Adler from 2021-11-14T10:00
Pat reads a brief section from Mortimer Adler's book How to Read a Book on philosophical method.
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Live Philosophy QnA | Immortality, Meaning, and Critical Realism from 2021-11-13T23:00
Once again Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether immorality is required for a meaningful life to critical realism.
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Why Everything You Believe Is Wrong w/ Dr. Matt Briggs from 2021-11-13T21:30
Matt Briggs, statistician to the stars, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming book Listen
Training for Middle Age and Beyond w/ Dan John from 2021-11-10T10:00
Pat and Dan John discuss training strategies for middle age and beyond. How do you continue to make progress even as a weight-lifting vet...
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Thomistic Cognitional Theory and Philosophy of Mind w/ Dr. Therese Cory from 2021-11-09T20:31:14
Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitio...
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Interview (and QnA) with an Exorcist | Fr. Vincent Lampert from 2021-11-04T08:00
Pat Flynn and Jim Madden are joined by Fr. Vincent Lampert to discuss all things related to exorcism. Questions from the audience are welcome. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!
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The Best Exercise (Almost) Nobody Does w/ Dan John from 2021-11-02T15:51:12
Pat and Dan discuss the best exercise (almost) nobody does and the best way to learn it!
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Live QnA - From Pull Ups to Justified Religious Belief from 2021-10-30T08:30
Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the audience on everything from improving pull up strength to the grounds of justification in religious belief, especially when there is much (intelligent) di...
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How Consciousness Can Lead to God w/ Dr. Josh Rasmussen from 2021-10-29T12:13:53
Dr. Joshua Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to share insights from his upcoming book on the nature of consciousness. In this episode Josh discusses three important tools for investigating...
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How to Get Your 1st (or 10th) Pull Up w/ Dan John from 2021-10-26T15:14:08
Pat Flynn and Dan John discuss The Russian Fighter Pull Up Program, including strategies to achieve your 1st (or 10th) pull up.
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Live QnA - from Aristotelian Naturalism to "Fun Runs" from 2021-10-22T19:29:50
Pat and Jim field live questions from the audience, covering everything from the deficiencies of Aristotelian naturalism to the benefits of incorporating "fun runs" into your general conditionin...
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The 10 Commandments of Fitness w/ Dan John from 2021-10-19T15:09:55
Pat and Dan John discuss The 10 Commandments of Fitness. Principles that when gotten down and gotten done, make magical things happen.
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Live QnA - From Military Pressing to the Multiverse! from 2021-10-16T11:34:17
Pat and Jim take questions from the audience on everything from improving your military press to their thoughts on the multiverse.
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What Is Traditional Philosophy? w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-10-13T09:00
Pat and Jim discuss the commitments of traditional or "perennial" philosophy, including realism, metaphysical reasoning, and non-reductionism.
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How to Pass the 100 Rep Kettlebell Snatch Test w/ Dan John from 2021-10-12T14:55:46
Pat Flynn and Dan Share share training strategies for passing the infamous 100 rep snatch test, and why you should strive to achieve this even if you aren't getting "kettlebell certified."
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The 21 Minute Kettlebell Workout from 2021-10-11T13:44:32
Pat Flynn shares one of his newest "fitness mad-scientist" creations: The 21 Minute Kettlebell (Warrior) Workout = a total body conditioning complexes that integrates both single and double kett...
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Free Week of Kettlebell Workouts | Get Yours! from 2021-10-07T13:52:54
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The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism w/ Dr. Stephen Napier from 2021-10-06T21:06:35
In this philosophy themed episode, Dr. Stephen Napier joins Pat Flynn to discuss the (in)famous evolutionary argument against naturalism. What is the argument and what objections have been raise...
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7 Tests of True (Physical) Strength w/ Dan John and Pat Flynn from 2021-10-05T15:22:34
Fitness 101: The Total Beginner's Guide from 2021-10-02T14:29:56
Pat and Dr. Jim discuss the absolute beginner's guide to fitness and nutrition. What are the basic principles? How does one get started without feeling overwhelming? What plans are better than o...
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Live QnA - Free Will, Idealism, Kettlebells and Barbells, and More! from 2021-10-01T13:02:47
Pat takes a bunch of questions from gentler listeners some fitness related, others philosophy.
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The Greatest Fat Loss Tool Ever Made w/ Dan John from 2021-09-28T15:11:05
Pat and Dan discuss the greatest fat loss tool ever made (probably not what you think!) and how to use it!
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3 Day Training Plan w/ Dan John from 2021-09-21T16:55:12
Pat and Dan discuss ideas for 3 day/week training plans. Then, questions from the audience!
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Is Life Meaningful without God? | 3 Philosophers Duke It Out from 2021-09-19T11:46:36
Pat, Jim, and Gaven take questions from the audience before engaging a spirited disagreement over whether life would be meaningful without God and/or an afterlife.
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Dan John on What Kettlebell Exercises are Best for What from 2021-09-15T09:00
Pat and Dan discuss what kettlebell exercises are best for what.
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Plato's The Republic | Book 1 Summary, Commentary, and QnA from 2021-09-11T13:59:40
Pat Flynn and Jim Madden summarize Book 1 of Plato's Republic, share their thoughts and commentary, and invite questions from the audienc...
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Philosophy QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr | Divine Simplicity, Intentional Action, Causality and Sin from 2021-09-09T14:05:12
Pat and Dr. Gaven Kerr take questions from the audience related to mind-world problems, intentional action, divine causation and human sin, trinity and divine simplicity, and more.
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Recovery and Tonic Workouts w/ Dan John from 2021-09-07T15:10:38
Pat and Dan share ideas for FUN and EFFECIVE recovery (tonic) based workouts. Plus, QnA with the gentle audience!
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Philosophy (and Some Fitness) QnA w/ Jim Madden: from 2021-09-02T14:20:57
Pat and Jim field questions from gentle listeners related to philosophy and fitness.
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The Inhumane Burpee | INTENSE Kettlebell Workout from 2021-09-01T14:06:26
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Learn the Goblet Squat w/ Dan John from 2021-08-31T15:51:39
Dan John -- inventor of the famous kettlebell goblet squat -- joins Pat to discuss all the amazing uses of this fundamental exercise, and some cool progressions to help you master it. Then, ques...
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Dan John Answers Your Fitness Questions from 2021-08-24T16:42:10
Dan John first discusses his "movement matrix" before taking questions from the audience on ideal nutrition, best kettlebell swing weight, and how to get your first push up.
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What Is Functional Fitness Really? | Maximizing the Carryover Effect from 2021-08-23T13:51:01
Pat and Aleks discuss what functional training actually is (or should be) and how to ensure your workout selections produce maximal carryover into everyday activity.
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(More) Fitness Standards Everyone Should Aspire To from 2021-08-19T15:20:58
Pat and Aleks discuss a range of standards that every budding generalist should aspire to -- including pressing, squating, pull ups, planks, and more.
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Kettlebell Strength Standards w/ Dan John from 2021-08-17T15:15:24
Pat and Dan discuss kettlebell strength standards everybody should strive to achieve.
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Why The First Cause Must Be Pure Actuality (God) w/ Dr. Rob Koons from 2021-08-15T13:32:43
Dr. Rob Koons returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss some of the recent work he's done on "bridging the gap" from first cause to God (or what is commonly referred to as Stage 2 of the cosmolog...
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I Bet You Can't Do These Kettlebell Workouts | 5 High-Intensity Challenges from 2021-08-14T13:57:09
Pat shares 5 high-intensity, time-crunched, challenge-based kettlebell workouts from his new FREE "I bet you can't do this workout" colle...
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The Importance of Setting Goals Beyond the Gym w/ Dan John from 2021-08-10T17:45:22
Pat and Dan talk about the motivating importance of having goals beyond the gym. Then, as usual, QnA with the audience.
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The Self-Learners Guide to Philosophy from 2021-08-08T13:53:15
Join Pat Flynn as he discusses how to get started with philosophy and offers reading recommendations for logic, metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and more!
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Choosing the Right Sized Kettlebell w/ Dan John from 2021-08-03T16:07:34
Pat, Dan, and Jim discuss how to choose the right sized kettlebell for your goal. Then, live QnA with the audience!
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How the Bible Is Relevant for Us Today w/ Dr. Michael Dauphinais from 2021-08-01T12:01:39
Dr. Michael Dauphinais joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recent book The Wisdom of the Word.
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High-Effect Excuse Busting Workouts w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-07-30T17:25:27
Pat and Jim share some of their favorite high-impact, time-efficient, "excuse busting" kettlebell and bodyweight workouts.
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Ask (Pat and Jim) Anything from 2021-07-29T16:48:35
Pat and Jim take live questions from the audience on everything from vegetarianism to Trinitarian theology.
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How to Get Stronger at the Kettlebell Military Press w/ Dan John from 2021-07-27T15:31:21
Pat, Dan, and Aleks discuss the many benefits of military press, then share an actionable plan of attack to improve your overhead pressing strength.
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BONUS: Why Not Atheism? | Interview on Reason and Theology from 2021-07-24T18:04:05
This episode shares a recent conversation Pat had with Michael Lofton on The Reason and Theology show where they discuss the topic "Why Not Atheism?"
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BONUS: 5 Fatal Flaws In Protestantism w/ Suan Sonna from 2021-07-24T16:00
Suan Sonna, Catholic convert and host of Intellectual Conservatism, joins The Pat Flynn Sh...
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How to Workout to Get Better at Something Other Than Working Out from 2021-07-24T14:57:41
Pat, Dr. Jim, and Aleks discuss why working out should make you better at things other than working out!
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Plato's Cure for Obesity from 2021-07-22T19:21:01
Pat, Dr. Jim, and Aleks discuss Plato's diagnosis of weakness and the cure for obesity as discussed in The Republic. Essentially, Plato argues that goodness of body is dependent upon goodness of...
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Aliens, Reincarnation, and Conspiracy Theories w/ Jimmy Akin from 2021-07-18T14:51:20
Jimmy Akin, senior apologist at Catholics Answers an...
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Overcoming Radical Skepticism w/ Dr. Tyler McNabb from 2021-07-17T12:23:05
Are you a brain in a vat, plugged into the Matrix, being deluded by a demon? These skeptical scenarios are often presented in introductory philosophy courses yet many people don't know how to ha...
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How to Know Right From Wrong (Moral Epistemology) w/ Dr. Brian Besong from 2021-07-16T10:00
Brian Besong returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss moral epistemology (how to know right from wrong), making the case against moral skepticism and for traditional natural law. Brian is the au...
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Philosophy Jam and Live QnA w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2021-07-15T22:31:54
Pat and Gaven disucss some of their current philosophy projects before turning to answer listener questions on everything including arguments for God, Pascal's Wager, critical realism, and more!...
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Dan John on Being Brilliant at the Basics from 2021-07-13T15:36:49
Pat and Dan talk about why mastery is not moving away from the basics but deeper into them. Then questions from the audience on everything from best lifting footwear to why 2x20kg kettlebells ar...
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Mind and World: What Is the Connection? w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-07-09T11:26:41
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden for a philosophical roundtable on mind and world: what is the connection?
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Dan John on The Simplest Strength Routine from 2021-07-06T15:12:18
Pat and Dan discuss the world's simplest strength routine, then take listener questions on just about everything. Cheers!
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Intelligent Design. Is It Scientific? Is It True? w/ Dr. Michael Behe from 2021-07-03T16:00
Many people — including many religious people — have been quick to dismiss the position of intelligent design as little more than "creationism in a cheap tuxedo." But is this characterization fa...
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Exploring Epistemology and Evolutionary Debunking Arguments w/ Dr. Tomas Bogardus from 2021-07-02T09:00
In this episode, Pat and Jim are joined by Dr. Tomas Bogardus to discuss his paper on explanationism (= knowledge is believing something because it is true) and how that applies to common "else-...
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Best "Kettlebooty" Building Exercises w/ Aleks Salkin from 2021-06-30T14:10:21
Pat and Aleks discuss how to build a superior posterior with kettlebell training; in particularly, what kettlebell exercises make the best supplement to 300 daily swings for those who want stron...
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Dan John on Improving Health Span with Seasons of Easy Strength from 2021-06-29T16:38:05
Pat and Dan talk about the important difference between healthspan and lifespan and how you can improve the former with seasons of Easy Strength
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The Problem of Evil | Interview on Reason and Theology from 2021-06-26T16:45:39
Recently, Pat and Gaven were invited on The Reason and Theology Show to discuss the problem of evil. The conversation was fruitful, presenting both traditional and contemporary defenses, includi...
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EP 559: Dan John on the Evolution of Kettlebell Training from 2021-06-22T18:03
Pat, Dan, and Jim discuss kettlebells "back then" as they are today, including what important things have been forgotten, and what stupid things we've finally moved beyond.
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EP 558: The 300 Kettlebell Swings Primer Workout from 2021-06-21T13:31:55
In anticipation of our upcoming 2021 Summer 300 Swings Challenge, Pat shares a 300...
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EP 557: On the Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Intermittent Fasting w/ Dr. Jay Richards from 2021-06-20T09:30
Dr. Jay Richards returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recent book Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul - a Christian Guide to Fastin...
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EP 556: The RIGHT Way to Combine Cardio and Weights w/ Mike Matthews from 2021-06-19T11:19:23
Mike Matthews, author of Bigger, Leaner, Stronger and owner of Legion Athletics, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss concurrent training, which seeks to answer the question of how best to c...
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Philosophy and Theology QnA w/ Gaven Kerr and Jim Madden from 2021-06-18T12:36:50
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden to take any/all philosophy and theology questions from the audience. Topics range from overcoming skepticism, to divine simplicity, the resurre...
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EP 555: Dan John on High Volume Kettlebell Swing Workouts from 2021-06-15T16:13:34
Pat and Dan discuss the value in time-bound high-volume kettlebell swing workouts, including challenges like 300 Swings. Then, listener questions, as always!
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Sunday School: The Strangeness of Sacramentality w/ Cy Kellett from 2021-06-13T19:50:35
Cy Kellett joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the superficial strangeness, but substantial truth and beauty, of Catholic sacramentality. Cy also has a recent book out (which you should get!) ca...
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[Bonus] Defending the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity: Contemporary Thomistic Response from 2021-06-12T09:00
Pat goes on at length explaining why and how divine simplicity is affirmed, the explanatory benefits that come along with maintaining classical theism and divine simplicity generally, and then s...
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EP 554: Music, Morality and Poetic Knowledge w/ Dr. Casey Edler from 2021-06-11T16:00
Pat and Jim are joined by Dr. Casey Edler for part 1 of a discussion on the links between music, philosophy, and morality. Can the style of music you listen to dispose you toward certain types o...
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EP 553: The 8-5-3-2 Kettlebell Workout from 2021-06-10T19:14:43
Pat and Jim discuss the 8-5-3-2 rep scheme and how to make awesome kettlebell workouts from it. Also the importance of having a decade long project, plus listener questions.
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Ep 552: Dan John's Perfect Summer Workout from 2021-06-08T15:47:06
Pat and Dan talk sunshine and kettlebells, sharing some of their favorite (highly efficient!) summer workout routines! Join us live, and bring questions!
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Philosophy QnA: Underrated Modern Philosophers, Scary Thinkers, Brothers Karamavoz from 2021-06-04T12:14:16
Pat and Jim do a philosophy QnA taking questions on who they feel are some underrated modern philosophers, whether any philosophers legitimately scare them, and more.
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EP 551: Dan John on The One-Kettlebell Workout from 2021-06-01T15:44:17
Dan shares his One-Kettlebell Workout and how the structure has developed over the years into his well known "humane burpee" routine. Pat and Dan also jam on possible variations for those lookin...
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EP 550: Must Try Kettlebell Flows - 7 Efficient Workout Sequences from 2021-05-28T11:50:33
Pat and Dr. Jim discuss the benefits of kettlebell flows (and how they're different from complexes and chains) before sharing some of their favorite routines.
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Philosophy QnA: Agnosticism, Arguments for Intellect In God, Miracles, Evil, and More from 2021-05-26T12:23:38
Pat and Jim take questions from listeners. Topics: agnosticism, arguments for intellect in God, miracles, evil, and more.
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EP 549: The Best Training Method You're (Probably) Not Using? w/ Dan John from 2021-05-25T16:19:37
Pat and Dan discuss the best training method you're (probably) not using -- or at least not using enough ; ) QnA at the end, so please join in!
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EP 548: SUPER SIMPLE Kettlebell Program from 2021-05-22T13:20:17
Pat shares a simple and straightforward 3x/week kettlebell strength and conditioning program.
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EP 547: Dan John on How to Build a BEACH BOD with Kettlebells (take two!) from 2021-05-19T16:44:39
Dan John returns for (take two!) of the Beach Bod episode, to share his best training strategies for improving body composition and aesthetics with kettlebells.
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Sunday School: A Conversation with the Muslim Metaphysician from 2021-05-16T11:05:32
Pat is joined by Dr. Brian Besong and The Muslim Metaphysician (Jake) for a very productive and charitable conversation on how to reason through religious disagreement, particularly between Chri...
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Diamond Dallas Page Tells His Story: From Professional Wrestling to DDP Yoga from 2021-05-15T08:30
In this episode, Pat and Dr. Jim are joined by legendary professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, who recounts how he went from nightclub owner to world champion professional wrestler at the h...
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EP 546: The Argument from Miracles w/ Tim and Lydia McGrew from 2021-05-14T16:32:51
Pat is joined by Tim and Lydia McGrew to discuss their argument from miracles as featured in the Blackwell Companion to Natural theology, gospel reliability, epistemology, and more.
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EP 545: Science Says: Carbs DON'T Make People Fat from 2021-05-13T18:15:08
Pat evaluates the recently popular "carbohydrate insulin" model of obesity and what the research has to say about it. Essentially, we'll be answering the question of whether carbs are the reason...
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Free Get Strong Kettlebell Program from 2021-05-11T13:25:47
Pat gives an update on the podcast and mentions how to get a free PDF of his simple and straightforward Get Strong! Kettlebell Program.
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EP 544: Jordan Peterson and the Problem of Pain from 2021-05-07T08:00
Pat and Dr. Jim continue their commentary upon the recent philosophical-theological exchange between Dr. Jordan Peterson and Bishop Robert Barron.
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QnA: My Fitness Origin Story, How to Build Calves, Best Pull Exercises from 2021-05-05T12:43:07
Dan John went missing(!!!) so Pat took questions from listeners on his fitness origin story, how to build calves, and what his favorite kettlebell pulling exercises are.
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QNA: Improving Pull Ups, Front Squat Alternatives, and Yoga from 2021-05-03T20:34:25
Pat and Dr. Jim take listenere quetsions on everything from improving pull up capacity, what to do instead of front squats (for people who hate front squats) and recommendations for extra-curric...
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EP 541: Introducing the "Get Strong" Kettlebell Program | The 10-5-3 Method from 2021-05-01T11:20:27
Pat talks through a new, simple "Get Strong" kettlebell program. This can be done with single or double kettlebells and takes just 3x/wee...
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EP 540: Minimalist Warm Up Exercises and Mobility Routines w/ Aleks Salkin from 2021-04-29T11:45:42
Pat and Aleks share warm up philosophy and some effective, minimalist routines.
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EP 539: Return of the God Hypothesis w/ Dr. Stephen Meyer | from 2021-04-28T14:04:17
Dr. Stephen Meyer makes his first appearance on The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his new book Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Up...
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EP 538: Dan John on Clean and Press Only Programs, Easy Strength for Fat Loss, and Hanging for Shoulder Health from 2021-04-27T15:26:34
Join Pat and Dan for their weekly conversation on all things fitness and life. Bring whatever questions you have! Topics discussed are the effectiveness of clean and press only programs, Easy st...
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EP 537: A Contemporary Thomistic Argument for the Existence of God from 2021-04-26T19:21:22
Pat talks through a contemporary Thomistic argument for the existence of God that yields classical theism. After which, he considers a st...
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QnA: Best Exercises for Push, Pull, Hinge, Squat, Carry from 2021-04-24T11:33:42
Pat takes questions from the audience on everything from his favorite "push, pull, hinge, squat, carry" exercises, the value in explosive training, and how much kettlebell training carries over ...
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EP 536: Is Jordan Peterson Wrong About Religion? (Part 1) from 2021-04-23T16:00
Pat breaks down a recent conversation between Jordan Peterson and Bishop Robert Barron. Part one considers Peterson's thoughts on morality, evolution, the Bible, and scientism.
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EP 535: What Is Platonism w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-04-22T13:19:35
In their premier "focused philosophy" episode, Pat and Jim explain and explore Platonism, the perennial philosophy.
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EP 534: Dan John on the Differences Between Training and Working Out from 2021-04-20T15:44
Pat and Dan discuss the (important) differences between working out and training before taking questions from the audience on everything from isometrics and olympic lifting for fat loss.
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EP 533: How to Get In Better Shape with Less Equipment! from 2021-04-19T14:00:07
Pat shares three pieces of exercise equipment that are worthwhile (and relatively inexpensive) for the dedicated minimalist. Then, how to put them together into a highly effective and efficient ...
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Sunday School: Predestination and Permission of Evil QnA w/ Dr. Michael Torre from 2021-04-17T11:25:31
Dr. Michael Torre returns to The Pat Flynn show to field a series of theological questions on predestination, the permission of evil, and God's relation to the world.
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Philosophy Friday: From Theoretical Particle Physicist to Catholic Priest w/ Fr. Thomas Davenport from 2021-04-16T12:06:35
Fr. Thomas Davenport joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how after he obtained his PhD in theoretical physics he was drawn to the Dominican Order. The conversation then wanders across various to...
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EP 532: Workouts You Don't Need to Think About w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-04-15T09:13:56
Pat and Jim discuss the importance (and give examples) of "back pocket" workouts you don't need to think about. In other words, quick and effective you routines you can do virtually anytime, any...
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EP 531: Dan John on Training with Level Changes, Farmer Carries, and Big Toe Problems from 2021-04-13T15:58:53
Dan and Pat field a bevy of listener questions on everything from training with level changes, how to intelligently program loaded carries, and what to do if your big toe hurts.
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BONUS: Michael Lofton on Why the Magisterium Makes Sense from 2021-04-10T20:00
Does Christianity need an authoritative interpreter? Michael Lofton shares his thoughts on why the Catholic magisterium makes good logical and historical sense and how considering the question o...
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EP 530: Why We Get Fat... and What to Do About It! from 2021-04-10T16:28:44
Pat and Aleks discuss the primary contributing factors to obesity and then over a series of proven effective strategies for getting -- and maintaining -- a leaner body composition.
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EP 529: The Perfect Workout? Introducing The 12 Minute Kettlebell Complex! from 2021-04-08T17:46:36
Pat shares one of his newest workout creations from his upcoming Kettlebell 3 Program: The 12 Minute Kettlebell Workout! Specifically what it is, how to do it, and why it rocks!
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EP 528: Dan John on Intermittent Fasting and Why It's OK to Eat Salad for Breakfast from 2021-04-07T15:36:34
Pat, Dan, and Jim discuss why it's OK to eat salad for breakfast and may be the smart thing to do. They then take listener questions on everything from getting your first pull up to losing weigh...
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EP 527: Minimalist "Mixed Modality" Training w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-04-06T12:34:37
Pat and Dr. Jim talk about mixed modality training -- that is, how to mix multiple pieces of equipment (kettlebell, barbell, clubs, bodyweight, etc) and fitness approaches -- from a minimalist p...
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EP 526: Are Kettlebells Dangerous? from 2021-04-05T13:57:17
Pat addresses the common misconception that kettlebells are dangerous and then offers advice on how to get started training safely AND effectively.
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Sunday School: Is the Gospel of John Historically Reliable? w/ Dr. Lydia McGrew from 2021-04-04T11:48:05
Lydia McGrew returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss her latest book Listen
EP 525: Kettlebell Workouts for People In a Hurry | 5 Quick, Effective Routines! from 2021-04-03T15:25:08
Short on time? Need a few quick and effective workout ideas? Grab a kettlebell and saddle up! Pat is going to share 5 of his "grab and go...
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Debate Review: Is Lying Always Wrong? w/ Dr. Brian Besong from 2021-04-02T19:00
Dr. Brian Besong returns to The Pat Flynn show to analysis a recent (and very interesting) debate on the morality of lying between Fr. Gregory Pine and Dr. Janet Smith, as originally aired on
BONUS: Philosophy and Theology QnA with Pat and Dr. Jim | Good Friday Livestream from 2021-04-02T14:57:07
Pat and Jim take questions on everything from the resurrections, credibility of religious faith, immateriality of the human soul, human freedom and God's omniscience, and what to do if you feel ...
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EP 524: 7 Flynn Favorite "Swing, Swing, Other Thing" Workout Routines from 2021-03-31T21:34:59
Pat shares 7 of his personal favorite "Swing, Swing, Other Thing" workout routines. Check 'em out, then comment YOUR favorites!
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EP 523: Snatching Everyday for Fat Loss? w/ Dan John from 2021-03-30T15:27:30
Dan and Pat discuss many things. Including whether it makes sense to snatch everyday if somebody has a fat loss goal.
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Fitness and Philosophy QnA with Jim Madden | Pull Ups, Current Reading, and Problem of Evil from 2021-03-28T09:00
Pat and Jim take a variety of listener questions, some fitness related, others philosophy, ranging from the practical effect of doing pull ups on deadlifting, and how to respond to the problem o...
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BONUS: Contra Lockdowns with Edoardo Carlesi from 2021-03-27T18:00
Edoardo Carlesi, PhD, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the ineffectiveness of various COVID restrictions (particularly lockdowns) and dangers politicized science.
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BONUS: The Argument from Quantum Mechanics Against Physicalism w/ Dr. Stephen Barr from 2021-03-27T12:28:13
Dr. Stephen Barr returns to The Pat Flynn Show to explore a difficulty with physicalism which arises -- interestingly enough -- from physics itself( and specifically quantum mechanics).
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Unedited: Mind, Consciousness, Near Death Experiences w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-03-26T11:22:07
On this episode of Philosophy Friday, the gentle listener is being afforded a listen to the unedited and unabridged version of a recent conversation Pat and Dr. Jim Madden had on Mike Matthews' ...
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EP 522: Dan John on Easy Strength for Fat Loss WITH Olympic Lifting | 21lbs Down So Far! from 2021-03-23T15:19:53
Dan John has recently lost 21lbs following an Easy Strength protocol that focuses on Olympic lifting and brisk walking. In this episode, Dan shares the details of the program, and then entertain...
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EP 521: The "Swing, Swing, Other Thing" Workout Protocol from 2021-03-22T11:49:37
Pat shares his "Swing, Swing, Other Thing" workout protocol. Just one kettlebell needed. Let's go!
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Sunday School: A Biblical and Historical Defense of Vatican 1 Papal Theology w/ Suan Sonna from 2021-03-21T14:43:10
Suan Sonna, Catholic convert, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss a new paper he's written offering a biblical and historical case of Vatican 1 papal theology.
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EP 520: How to Fix "Fat and Broke" | 2 Books that Actually Work from 2021-03-19T12:53:01
Pat and Jim talk about two books that really help solve the fundamental American issue of being fat and broke -- namely, Pavel's Enter the Kettlebell and Dave Ramsey's Total Money Make Over. Wha...
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EP 519: 3 Ultra Intense Kettlebell Workouts | Ladder Complexes for Strength and Endurnace from 2021-03-17T12:39:25
Pat shares 3 (ultra intense!) kettlebell workouts. Each workout is not only a complex (a series of exercises done back to back), but a laddering complex, where the reps increase as the workout g...
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Philosophy Friday: Classical Theism and Divine Simplicity w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2021-03-12T12:57:18
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn Show to explain classical theism and its corresponding commitment to divine simplicity, including what the metaphysical motivations are, why divine simpli...
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EP 518: The Ultimate Warrior Kettlebell Workout | Total Body Conditioning Complex from 2021-03-10T13:55:29
Pat shares one of his newest creations: The Ultimate Warrior Kettlebell Complex, as featured in his upcoming Two Sixteens #kettlebell program.
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EP 517: Dan John on the "One Lift Per Day" Kettlebell Program from 2021-03-09T15:56:39
Pat, Dan, and Aleks talk about more "bang for buck" workout routines wherein Dan outlines his "one lift per day" kettlebell program. Listen
EP 516: Best "Bang for Buck" Kettlebell Workouts | 5 Minimalist Routines from 2021-03-08T15:14:20
Pat discusses what he believes the best bang for buck kettlebell workouts are for strength, hypertrophy, endurance, and metabolic conditioning. Check it out!
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EP 515: The Maximum-Minimum DOUBLE KETTLEBELL Program w/ Dr. Jim Madden from 2021-03-06T12:54:03
Pat, Aleks, and Dr. Jim discuss what they call The Maximal-Minimalist training double kettlebell training program. Essentially, how to get the most out of a minimalist double kettlebell routine ...
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Philosophy Friday: Does Philosophy Make Religion Credible? Ft. Dr. Michael Torre from 2021-03-05T13:20:48
Does philosophy make religion credible? We're not asking if philosophy *proves* any particular religion, but whether the philosophical hunt for ultimate explanations can provide a rational plaus...
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EP 514: Dan John on How to Eat and Exercise Like an Adult from 2021-03-02T16:53:22
EP 513: 15 Minutes to Fit with Aleks Salkin from 2021-03-01T10:00
Pat and Aleks give their response to the "prisoner's dilemma": that is, if you only had 15 minutes a day, 3 days a week to achieve a particular goal, what would you do? They answer for strength,...
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Sunday School: Evolution and the Bible with Dr. Matthew Ramage from 2021-02-28T17:00
Dr. Matthew Ramage returns to The Pat Flynn Show to share his approach for thinking about evolution and the Bible. Are they incompatible, as many claim? Of course not, says. Dr. Ramage. Tune in ...
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Philosophy Friday: Human Freedom and Divine Universal Causality ft. W. Matthews Grant from 2021-02-27T13:56:14
Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss the work he's done on libertarian human freedom and divine universal causality. In other words, does God being the cause of all things a...
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BONUS: Fix Your Kettlebell Snatch! | 2 Common Mistakes and Technique Breakdown from 2021-02-26T14:59:50
Pat analyses and discusses the nuances of the Listen
EP 512: Dr. Jim on Double Clean and Press, Jogging Dads with Strollers, and Philosophy of Mind from 2021-02-26T11:41:21
Pat and Dr. Jim discuss the awesome benefits of the double kettlebell clean and press and why maybe trying to do all life things at once isn't a great idea (hence jogging dads with strollers). T...
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EP 511: Dan John's Armor Building Kettlebell Program from 2021-02-23T16:30:42
Pat and Dan discuss the origin's of his famous "Armor Building" kettlebell complex, then sketch out how someone might design a training program around it. From there, listener questions on combi...
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EP 510: Chin Ups vs Pull Ups, Building Muscle with Kettlebells, and How to Lose (Up to) 100lbs from 2021-02-22T12:34:31
Pat takes questions from social media on his favorite hair bands, how to lose (sustainably) a significant amount of weight, pull ups vs chin ups, whether it's possible to build muscle with kettl...
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EP 509: Geoff Neupert on Autoregulated Kettlebell Training | The Legend Returns! from 2021-02-20T13:40:39
Pat and Dr. Jim are joined by #kettlebell legend Geoff Neupert to discuss auto-regulated training -- what it is, why it rocks, how to do it, etc -- and what Geoff has been doing recently in his ...
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Philosophy Friday: Philosophical Approaches to God and How They Differ | Rasmussen and Kerr from 2021-02-19T12:05:03
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Josh Rasmussen to discuss, compare, and contrast their different philosophical approaches to God. Topics include the so-called "gap problem" of moving fro...
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EP 508: Part 2 - Dan John on Everything You Need to Know to Get Started with Kettlebells from 2021-02-16T16:25:35
Building off last week's conversation, Pat and Dan continue to discuss... well, everything you need to know to get started with kettlebells... this time covering the kettlebell military press an...
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EP 507: The ideal Minimalist Training Program from 2021-02-15T09:30
Pat shares what he believes is the ideal (or closest to) minimalist training program.
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Sunday School: Divine Simplicity and The Trinity from 2021-02-14T13:40:45
Pat talks about about the doctrine of classical theism (including divine simplicity) and what motivates it. From there, how classical theism is not only not incompatible with the doctrine of The...
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EP 506: How to Be Awesome with Just a 28kg Kettlebell from 2021-02-13T12:37:46
Pat and Dr. Jim talk training minimalism and how to become strong and awesome with just a 28kg (or 16kg) kettlebell. Workout ideas are exchanged along with ideas for how to manage time and prior...
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Dialogue: Eating Racoons, Phenomenology, and Theology without Anathemas? from 2021-02-12T22:02
In this extensive dialogue between Dr. Brian Besong and Steven Nemes we discuss whether theology can be done -- or even should be done -- without anathemas. Leading up is a discussion of phenome...
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EP 505: The 2-1 Total Body Kettlebell Workout Routine from 2021-02-11T14:12:17
Pat shares a 2-1 (two explosions/1 grind) EMOM kettlebell "total body" workout routine featured both in his Kettlebell One and Kettlebell Two programs.
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EP 504: Dan John on Everything You Need to Know to Get Started with Kettlebells from 2021-02-09T16:38:11
Pat and Dan discuss everything you need to know to get started with kettlebells in this special two part series. It's back to basics on The Pat Flynn Show! Please share and enjoy!
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EP 503: What is Science? with Dr. Brad Dieter from 2021-02-08T12:29:01
Dr. Brad Dieter returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss what science is and why something doesn't need to be "a science" in order to be interesting or important to human development.
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Sunday School: Cleansing YOUR Temple (Gospel Reflection) from 2021-02-07T14:06:23
Pat reflects upon Jesus's cleansing of the temple, and commentary from Bishop Robert Barron on The 10 Commandments.
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EP 502: Jiu Jitsu Champ Jim Madden on Training to Fight, Kettlebell High Pulls, and Friedrich Nietzsche from 2021-02-05T14:35:16
Jim Madden -- professional philosopher and 2019 no-gi masters bjj champ -- returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his current training regimen, why he loves kettlebell high pulls, and the eeri...
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EP 501: The Saxon Definition of Strength from 2021-02-04T13:46:50
Pat reflects on legendary strongman Arthur Saxon's GENERALIST definition of strength as featured in his book Development of Physical Power.
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Announcing: 2021 Strong ON! Virtual Certification! from 2021-02-03T13:24:34
Pat spills all the juicy details on the long-anticipated 2021 Strong ON! Virtual Certification!
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EP 500: Dan John's Old-Timey Strength Secrets! from 2021-02-02T17:14:21
Pat and Dan discuss "old timey strength secrets" found in long forgotten training manuals, such a those written by Eugen Sandow. What holds up, what doesn't? What insights are there to be regain...
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BONUS: Steven Nemes on 2 Ways to God in Thomas Aquinas and Michel Henry from 2021-02-02T14:08:28
Steven Nemes is welcomed to The Pat Flynn Show to offer a brief introduction to phenomenology (what is it and why care) and then to present 2 Ways to God in Thomas Aquinas and Michel Henry -- on...
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EP 499: My Favorite Ab Exercise, Sandow Strength Secrets, Strong ON Virtual Certification from 2021-02-01T14:27:41
Pat opens with a discussion of one of his favorite ab exercises (what ever could it be?) and how he recently incorporated it into a high rep kettlebell swing workout. Then, Pat cracks open a cla...
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Philosophy Friday: Aquinas's Little Known Way to God from 2021-01-29T12:23:07
Today's Philosophy Friday episode is a recent appearance of Pat and Gaven Kerr on Gary Michuta’s radio show to discuss one of Aquinas’s metaphysical arguments for an absolutely simple, necessari...
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EP 498: Health Status vs Health Habits from 2021-01-27T16:33:40
Pat talks about the difference between a person's health status and their health habits, why the differences matter, and what it means practically.
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EP 497: Dan John on Strength Standards (Most) Everyone Should Hit from 2021-01-26T16:47:54
Pat and Dan build upon previous conversations about strength standards, what they are, and why they're worth striving after. Also listener questions on where to look when swinging a kettlebell, ...
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EP 496: StrongFirst "Workout of the Decade" from 2021-01-25T13:14:25
Pat shares his thoughts on Pavel's new article called "Introducing the Strongfirst WOD," exploring the training princi...
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Sunday School: Gospel of John Chap 6 | Reading and Reflection from 2021-01-24T15:51:41
Pat and Eric continue their series on the Gospel of John, reading and reflecting on Chapter 6.
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EP 495: Healthy at Any Size?, 2-Day Front Squat Routine, Cool Philosophy Reads from 2021-01-22T15:28:22
Pat takes follower questions from Instagram, including:
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EP 494: The Evolutionary Fitness Approach from 2021-01-21T14:07:57
Pat reflects on various nuggets of wisdom from Arthur De Vaney's well known article Listen
BONUS: The Philosophy and Theology of The Mandalorian from 2021-01-15T13:30
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn Show for a special episode of Philosophy Friday, where we explore various philosophical and theological themes embedded in the popular series The Mandalor...
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EP 493: Whole Body Single Kettlebell Workouts from 2021-01-15T12:30:16
Pat talks you through three whole body single kettlebell workouts -- which you can use THIS weekend! -- featured in a recent blog post, here: Listen
EP 492: Single Kettlebell Workouts, Creativity, Productivity, Music, and more, with Sean Sewell from 2021-01-13T19:03:11
This podcast is a "replay" of a conversation Pat recently had with Sean Sewell on his Engearment show, where the two explore a myriad of topics, including music and creativity, single kettlebell...
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EP 491: Dan John on a 3 Year vs 3 Day Approach to Fat Loss from 2021-01-12T16:33:11
Pat and Dan discuss works in the fitness industry (including some of their own) they feel are underappreciated. Then, a listener question on what's needed to retain muscle while losing fat, in w...
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Sunday School: From Christian to Atheist and Back Again with Erick Ybarra from 2021-01-10T10:00
Pat is joined by Reason and Theology cohost Erick Ybarra to discuss his journey from Christian to atheist and back again. Also some ambling excursions into theological mystery, the problem of th...
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EP 490: Why You Should Perform Kettlebell Exercises In a Circuit from 2021-01-07T15:17:26
Pat revisits and explains one of Pavel's principles of kettlebell training in his classic book Russian Kettlebell Challenge. Then, some workout ideas to get you started!
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EP 489: Dan John on Overhead Squats, High Volume Kettlebell Swings, and Submaximal Training Loads from 2021-01-05T16:25:56
Pat and Dan discuss why the overhead squat is both an awesome diagnostic tool and exercise to improve full body strength. They then discuss how to program overhead squats, the value of training ...
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EP 488: Setting Smarter, Better Goals for 2021 (and some of my own!) from 2021-01-04T15:46:47
Pat shares some of his goals for 2021, along with advice on goal setting generally.
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Philosophy Friday: Slogans, PSR, Evil, Predestination from 2020-12-31T13:59
What are some popular atheist slogans and how can they be answered? What dilemma does the atheist face regarding the PSR and problem of evil? How big is the tent in Catholicism when it comes to ...
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EP 487: Lifting, God, Music and Truth from 2020-12-30T19:29:32
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden for a philosophical roundtable to discuss everything from whether Megadeth or Metallica is the quintessential 80's metal band, cosmological arg...
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EP 486: Dan john on Adult Fat Loss, Easy Strength, and Intermittent Fasting from 2020-12-29T17:04:21
Pat and Dan are once again joined by special guest Dr. Jim Madden to discuss how to achieve effective, sustainable fat loss for adults through a reasonable combination of easy strength, brisk wa...
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EP 484: NEW 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge! (Plus Sample Workout!) from 2020-12-28T13:57:24
Pat discusses what the upcoming New Years 300 Swings Challenge is, why you should take part, then offers a sample workout : )
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Sunday School: A Lutheran's Case for Roman Catholicism from 2020-12-27T10:00
Dr. Rob Koons returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recently released book A Lutheran's Case for Roman Catholi...
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Philosophy Friday: Gaven Kerr on Human Dignity and Contemporary Life Issues from 2020-12-26T19:00
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss how he's been engaging as a public intellectual in Ireland on contemporary life issues, especially and most recently euthanasia. The conve...
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BONUS: Arguing Religion In a College Course from 2020-12-23T21:20:49
In this episode I share a recent presentation (and brief debate) I was invited to partake in for a college course called Faith and Doubt, taught by Dr. Michael Rota.
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EP 484: Dan John on Why Fitness Is Like Taco Bell, Focused Training Blocks, and the Myth of Carryover from 2020-12-22T17:38:40
Pat and Dan are joined by specialist guest Dr. Jim Madden, author of Ageless Athlete, to discuss the importance o...
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Sunday School: What Purgatory Is and Why People Go There with Karlo Broussard from 2020-12-19T21:23:48
Karlo Broussard, author of Purgatory is For Real, returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss the doctrine of Purgatory, the nature of punishment, and why this teaching is, in fact, good news.
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EP 484: Dan John on the 1 Day Per Week Training Program (Plus 5 Common Easy Strength Mistakes) from 2020-12-18T15:41:40
In this shortened episode (sorry, we had some technical difficulties!), Pat and Dan discuss common Easy Strength mistakes, then take a listener question on what to do if someone only wants to tr...
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Scripture Reading and Reflection | Gospel of John, Chap 3. from 2020-12-17T17:00
Pat and Eric continue reading (and reflecting upon) the Gospel of John.
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EP 483: Dr. Jim Madden on Kettlebells, Philosophy of Mind, and Artificial Intelligence from 2020-12-15T11:22:42
Pat is joined by philosopher Dr. Jim Madden to discuss philosophy of mind questions (are we bodies or souls?), artificial intelligence, and training with kettlebells.
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EP 482: The Kettlebell Swing PLUS Program from 2020-12-14T13:19:22
Pat discusses a minimalist training program that uses just kettlebell swings PLUS (some other exercise).
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Sunday School: Suan Sonna on the Afterlife, Universal Subjugation, and Almost Apokatastasis from 2020-12-13T19:36:22
Suan Sonna returns for another episode of Sunday School to discuss how his understanding of eschatology has developed in recent years and how to think more subtly and sophisticatedly about heave...
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EP 481: Why Gyms are Not The Problem when It Comes to COVID (and Why Lockdowns are Not the Solution) from 2020-12-12T15:00
Pat, Som, Aleks, and Jon discuss research around how (un)likely you are to catch COVID at the gym and more generally why lockdowns are not an effective policy solution to combatting COVID.
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Scripture Reading and Reflection | Gospel of John, Chap 2. from 2020-12-12T10:30
Pat and Eric continue reading (and reflecting upon) the Gospel of John.
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EP 480: Dan John on Improving Pressing Strength and Kettlebell Performance Standards from 2020-12-08T20:43:06
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics including how to improve pressing strength, what performance standards Dan likes for kettlebell certifications, and more.
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EP 479: Does Eating Meat Make You Happier? from 2020-12-07T19:52:37
Pat discusses a recent research review which found "significantly higher rates or risk of depression, anxiety, and/or self-harm behaviors" among those who avoided meat consumption.
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Advent Spiritual Challenge + Scripture Reading (Gospel of John, Chap 1.) from 2020-12-06T12:02:20
Pat shares the spiritual practices and disciplines he and his family are engaging this advent season in preparation for Christmas. Then, Scripture reading along with some brief reflections.
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EP 477: The Godfather of Intelligent Design on Why The Evolutionary Emperor Has No Clothes from 2020-12-05T13:14:32
Dr. Michael Behe, molecular biologist at Lehigh University, author of Darwin's Black Box and Darwin Devolves, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his most recent book A Mousetrap for Darwin...
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EP 476: Dealing with Dark and Difficult Passages in the Bible with Dr. Matthew Ramage from 2020-12-04T14:13:54
Theologian Dr. Ramage joins the Pat Flynn to discuss his book Dark Passages, which attempts to offer a theologically precise and mature evaluation of Bible difficulties.
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EP 475: How to Not Get Fat In The First Place from 2020-12-03T11:17:14
Pat offers a few simple, practical tips for avoiding weight gain this Holiday season.
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EP 474: COVID-19, The Presidential Election, and How to Not Be Fooled By Statistics with Dr. Matt Briggs from 2020-12-02T23:30
Dr. Matt Briggs, PhD in mathematical statistics from Cornell, joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how to not be fooled by statistics as we tackle important contemporary topics from COVID-19 to t...
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EP 473: Dan John on Easy Strength for Fat Loss from 2020-12-01T17:36:16
Pat and Dan discuss how to modify Easy Strength for fat loss!
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EP 472: Finding Truth in a World of Conformity and Conspiracy from 2020-11-30T16:08:04
In preparation for some upcoming (controversial) podcast discussions, Pat discusses what truth is, why it's important, and how to get it, especially in a world where conformity pressures and con...
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EP 471: Philosophical Habit and Human Flourishing with Dr. Brian Kemple from 2020-11-28T20:30
Dr. Brian Kemple joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss philosophical habit. Specifically, we look at habit from an Aristotelian perspective and how habits relate to human fulfillment and personal ...
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EP 470: Dan John on Holiday Survival and Dumb Practicality from 2020-11-25T10:00
Pat and Dan discuss the usefulness of "dumb practicality" and offer some tips for thriving during the upcoming holiday seasons!
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EP 469: Where My Muscles At??!! Dealing with Haterz and Loserz ft. Aleks Salkin from 2020-11-24T17:37:35
Pat and Aleks face their accusers and offer advice on how to deal with internet trolls. (Apologies for the shaky audio at the beginning; internet wasn't behaving!)
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Sunday School: Is Christianity a Religion of Fear? from 2020-11-22T17:52:56
A listen asks Pat and his wife Christine to discuss whether Christianity is a religion of fear and how to reconcile that with an all-loving God.
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EP 468: Chik-Fil-A, Predestination, and Human Freedom with Fr. Gregory Pine from 2020-11-20T10:00
Fr. Gregory Pine returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss Chik-Fil-A coffee, predestination, the problem of evil, human freedom, and how to tie all these difficult things together. Please enjoy!...
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EP 467: Dan John on Hot Sauce for Muscle Cramps, Fixing Your Kettlebell Swing, Why No Back Squats, and More! from 2020-11-17T16:47:53
Pat and Dan discuss a variety of subjects, ranging on the possible therapeutic effects of hot sauce for muscle cramps, why Dan doesn't program very heavy back squats for most people, when (and w...
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EP 466: Pat and Aleks Kill 3 Fitness Myths That Needed to Die Anyway from 2020-11-17T10:30
Pat and Aleks (aka The Big Boys) discuss fitness myths/lies/unhelpful assumptions that must be destroyed!
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EP 465: 2 Underrated Kettlebell Exercises (and How to Use Them)! from 2020-11-16T12:45:28
Pat discusses two underrated kettlebell exercises and how to use them!
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BONUS: The Biblical Case for the Papacy with Suan Sonna from 2020-11-14T12:42:15
In this massive 3 hour bonus theology episode, Suan Sonna argues that it can be shown from the scriptures that the Roman Catholic doctrine of the papacy is true - Christ established a supreme, i...
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Philosophy Friday: Introduction to Metaphysics with Dr. Michael Torre from 2020-11-13T11:30:15
Dr. Michael Torre returns to The Pat Flynn Show to provide an introduction metaphysics based on his book What Is: Introductory Reflectio...
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EP 464: Dan John Shares His 3-2-1 Success Formula (and tips for endurance training) from 2020-11-11T11:43:54
Pat and Dan discuss Dan's "Success Formula" which he recently shared with a group of student. Also fitness haikus, and some advice for endurance training.
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EP 463: 2 Kettlebell Workouts that Boost ENDURANCE from 2020-11-09T12:02:08
Don't lag behind the competition! Pat discusses two simple and straightforward kettlebell routines for boosting endurance and feeling great!
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EP 462: Aristotle's Virtue Ethics Made Easy from 2020-11-07T12:17:56
Pat introduces Aristotelian virtue ethics, because eudaimonia!!!
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Philosophy Friday: How to Get Along with People You Hate from 2020-11-06T19:46:18
Pat talks about how to foster dialogue -- and why that is desperately needed! -- in an immensely divisive culture.
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EP 461: Dan John on Fitness Haikus, Handstands, and Faith from 2020-11-03T16:25:24
Pat and Dan discuss how becoming a better writer may improve your career in unexpected ways. They also offer a challenge to write your own fitness haiku and win a free audio book! Then, listener...
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EP 460: A Workout Framework for Achieving Faster Fat Loss from 2020-11-02T12:38:40
In this episode, Pat discusses the idea of "training on the extremes" to achieve faster, more sustainable fat loss. Obviously, nutrition matters, but how you train factors majorly into the resul...
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Dr. Doug Axe on Intelligent Design, The Castro Consensus, and Evaluating Expert Disagreement from 2020-10-31T09:00
Dr. Doug Axe, author of Undeniable and The Price of Panic, joins The Pat Flynn Show to make his case as a molecular biologist for intelligent design, discuss the phenomena of a "Castro Consensus...
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Debate on Intelligent Design: Dr. Michael Behe and Dr. Joshua Swamidass from 2020-10-30T09:00
This podcast features a friendly, but spirited debate between Dr. Michael Behe and Dr. Joshua Swamidass over intelligent design, especially as it relates to the notion of "irreducible complexity...
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Philosophy Roundtable: The Possibility of Reincarnation, the Morality of Smoking, Arguments for God, and more! from 2020-10-29T13:05:06
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Brian Besong for a philosophy roundtable taking questions from podcast subscribers on everything from the possibility of reincarnation, how to make up you...
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EP 459: How to Self-Publish a $1 eBook on Amazon! from 2020-10-29T10:25:14
Pat shares reasons for self-publishing your (very first) $1, Amazon eBook, and then a step-by-step plan for getting it done!
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EP 458: Rachel Rasmussen on Generalism, Creativity, Problem Solving, and Independent Thinking from 2020-10-28T19:30
Rachel Rasmussen joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the benefits of approaching life as a generalist, especially as it relates to problem solving, discovering truth, and creating a life of grea...
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EP 457: Dan John on 10 Minute Workout Ideas and How to Build Your Deadlift Without Deadlifting from 2020-10-27T15:45:15
As the title suggests, Pat and Dan discuss 10-minute workout ideas, how to build your deadlift without deadlifting, and how to decide what book(s) to read next.
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Sunday School: What Role Do Arguments for God Play, Why Divine Simplicity, Intelligent Design, and More from 2020-10-25T09:00
Pat and Eric press each other with a series of surprise questions, ranging from what use arguments for the existence of God play, the purpose of affirming divine simplicity, their thoughts on th...
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EP 456: Marianne Kane on Building Resiliency and Being Equipped with Strength from 2020-10-24T09:00
Pat and Eric press each other with a series of surprise questions, ranging from what use arguments for the existence of God play, the purpose of affirming divine simplicity, their thoughts on th...
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EP 455: Have the COVID Lockdowns Done More Harm Than Good? with Dr. Jay Richards from 2020-10-23T09:00
Pat is joined by Dr. Jay Richards, co-author of the recent book The Price of Panic, to discuss the morality and effectivenes...
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Announcing Generalist University - Check It Out!!! from 2020-10-21T10:20:53
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EP 453: Dan John on Little Hinges, The Fractal Nature of Training, and Transitioning from Barbell to Kettlebell Training from 2020-10-20T15:44:12
Pat and Dan discuss the concept of "big doors swinging on little hinges," why training programs should be "fractal," and how to transition from barbell to kettlebell training and preserve as muc...
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EP 452: The Case for Asceticism with Dr. Brian Besong from 2020-10-14T09:30
Many people think asceticism is an outdated or exclusively religious practice. Dr. Brian Besong disagrees. Properly understood, ascetic practices form us in good habits, enculturate virtue, and ...
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EP 451: Dan John on Intelligent Exercise Variety and Ways to Improve Work Capacity from 2020-10-13T15:46:40
Pat and Dan discuss the usefulness (and drawbacks) of "variety" when it comes to exercise programming, then share ways a person can improve their overall work capacity. After that comes answers ...
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EP 450: Mike Matthews on Getting Unstuck In Your Fitness Routine from 2020-10-10T09:30
Mike Matthews has a new book out: Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger - and so he re...
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Dialogue: Can Any One Religion Be True? With Brian Besong and Megan Fritts from 2020-10-09T09:00
On this episode of Philosophy Friday, philosophers Brian Besong and Megan Fritts discuss the topic of whether any one religion might actually be true. Brian is a Catholic convert, whereas Megan ...
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EP 449: Dan John on Being Fit but Unhealthy, No Sweat Workouts, and Mixed Modality Training from 2020-10-06T15:41:55
Pat and Dan discuss the differences between "being fit" and "being healthy" and why these distinctions matter. Then, they take listener questions on recommendations for "no sweat workouts," whet...
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EP 448: Why Principles>"Fine Details" When It Comes to Fitness from 2020-10-05T16:54:39
Pat offers a few reflections on a recent conversation with Aleks about why most people don't need to sweat the details so much when it comes to fitness, and why (again, most people) would be bet...
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Philosophy Friday: Seneca on Suffering and the Shortness of Life from 2020-10-02T12:49:21
Ya boy Seneca has some wise words on suffering and the shortness of life. Let's study and discuss!
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EP 447: Dan John on the Hangover Workout, Rosenberg Protocol, and Other Feel Good Routines from 2020-09-29T15:26:29
Pat and Dan discuss "punch the clock" style workouts, and what to do when you aren't feeling especially motivated to train.
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Sunday School: Star Wars Theology on My Wife's Podcast from 2020-09-27T09:55:19
Pat and Christine take a look at the different theological layers (and lessons) of Star Wars.
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EP 446: How to Calculate Calories, Getting Started with Weight Loss, and Cool Philosophy Books from 2020-09-26T14:41:56
Pat takes questions from Instagram on everything from his favorite calorie calculator, how to get started with weight loss (especially if you're very overweight), and what his recommendations ar...
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EP 445: Dan John on Hidden Gems of the Fitness Industry, Heavy Hands, and the 80/20 Rule from 2020-09-22T15:23:27
Pat and Dan discuss hidden gems (and resources) of the fitness industry, the 80/20 rule, "heavy hands," and what Dan would include in his very own kettlebell certification.
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Sunday School: The Mystery of Evil, Providence, and Human Freedom with Dr. Michael Torre from 2020-09-20T09:30
One of the greatest difficulties in life is the problem of suffering: why do we live in a world with so much nastiness, especially if our world is created by God who is the unrestricted absolute...
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EP 444: How to be a Good Student and How to find a Good Coach from 2020-09-19T12:28:38
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.
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Philosophy Friday: Introduction to the Kalam Cosmological Argument with John DeRosa from 2020-09-18T10:25:16
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 arg...
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EP 443: Dan John on THE Fitness Fundamentals, Muscle Gain for Women, and More from 2020-09-16T09:30
Pat and Dan discuss the "must know" fundamentals of fitness, best sets/rep ranges for women to gain muscle, and more.
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Sunday School: Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill on Universal Salvation, Predestination, and The Permission of Sin from 2020-09-13T09:30
Dr. Taylor Patrick O'Neill, author of Grace, Predestination, and the Permission of Sin, joins ...
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EP 442: Lose Fat and Retain Muscle with Strategic Re-Feeds from 2020-09-12T17:27:11
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.
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Philosophy Friday: Dr. Peter Koch on Moral Relativism vs Moral Realism, Meta-Ethics, and Self-Worth from 2020-09-11T11:17:09
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 ...
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EP 441: Dan John on Bang for Your Buck Exercises, Overcoming Information Overload, and Getting to WORK. from 2020-09-08T17:12:57
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!
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BONUS: Jonathan Stute on Ontological Arguments and How He lost 42lbs Through Intermittent Fasting from 2020-09-05T16:00
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Philosophy Friday: Dr. Brian Besong on Traditional Natural Law, Trolley Problems, and President Trump from 2020-09-04T09:30
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EP 440: How to Preserve Muscle While Leaning Out, Push Press Strict Press, and More from 2020-09-03T15:03:17
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 pu...
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EP 439: Why Dan John Doesn't Program Heavy Get Ups (Also the Humane Burpee!) from 2020-09-01T15:20:08
Dan and Pat discuss the value of bodybuilding work (including bicep curls!), why neither typically program heavy get ups, and some cool training approaches featuring the human building, armor bu...
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Sunday School: Introduction to Sacred Scripture with Fr. Gregory Pine from 2020-08-30T11:25:35
Fr. Gregory Pine returns to the Pat Flynn show to provide us with an Introduction to Sacred Scripture: What is it is, and how to read it! We cover the Scriptural Canon, Lectio Divina, prayer hab...
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EP 438: How to Start a Podcast and Why You Should! from 2020-08-29T09:30
In this episode, Pat discusses the history of his podcast, the benefits podcasting has brought to his business (along with personal enrichment), and easy/affordable ways to get started with podc...
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Philosophy Friday: Questioning Libertarianism and Political Authority with Dr. Tyler McNabb from 2020-08-28T09:00
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EP 437: Dan John on His Favorite Movies, Pirate Mapping Fitness, and Mass Made Simple from 2020-08-25T15:21:34
Pat and Dan discuss "Pirate Maps" sent in from various listeners and the express plan f...
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BONUS: Rethinking the Moral Argument with Suan Sonna from 2020-08-21T16:00
Suan Sonna, host of the Intellectual Conservatism podcast, joins Pat to discuss his journe...
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EP 436: The Truth About Body Re-Composition (Less Fat, More Muscle) from 2020-08-19T12:38:37
Is it really possible to gain muscle and lose fat on the same program? In this episode, Pat separates fact from fiction surrounding the body re-composition debate, and provides some actionable t...
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EP 435: Dan John's Home Gym Set Up, Putting Success In Your Way, Shark Habits from 2020-08-18T15:43:04
Pat and Dan are joined by special guest, birthday boy, and frequent listener) Joe, to discuss the principle of "little and often over the long haul," and how to put success in your way by loweri...
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EP 434: Monday QnA - Daily Swing Quota, Study Habits, Pascal Wager for Masks from 2020-08-17T20:21:01
Pat takes listener questions on what's a good rep range for daily swings and/or snatches, how he reads/studies, and how to think about masks from the perspective of Pascal's wager!
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Sunday School: Ways of Knowing God, Deism vs Theism, Causes of Unbelief, and More from 2020-08-16T11:37:19
Shared from his wife's podcast, Pat and Christine decide to have an informal Catechism study! They begin by e...
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Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Case for Christ from 2020-08-14T11:00:58
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss why every philosopher should be enthralled by the person of Christ, and what case can be made -- philosophically, historically -- for the ...
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EP 433: 4 Simple Rules for Building LEAN Muscle from 2020-08-13T16:45:12
Pat discusses 4 simple and straightforward principles for increasing lean muscle mass.
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EP 432: Dan John on Beating the Quarantine 15 + Book Giveaway from 2020-08-11T15:53:12
Pat and Dan discuss strategies for beating the so-called Quarantine 15. Also, thoughts on reading Great Books, training for the Highland Games, and how to win a copy of Dan's new book Attempts. ...
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Sunday School: Chatting Faith and Reason with My Wife from 2020-08-09T16:08:43
In this episode, Pat and his wife Christine discuss the relationship between faith and reason, how philosophy relates to theology, and why thinking hard about the important questions (such as Go...
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Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Approach to God with Dr. Rob Koons from 2020-08-07T09:00
Dr. Rob Koons returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss his recent article Skepticism an...
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EP 431: Dan John on Building Guns and Buns, Avoiding Cliches, His New Book, and More from 2020-08-04T15:28:21
In this episode, Dan shares his famous "buns and guns" routine, offers advice for writers, and spills details on his upcoming book Attempts.
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Sunday School: The Case for the Pope with Joe Heschmeyer from 2020-08-02T09:00
Catholics profess that Jesus made St. Peter the visible head of his Church on earth, and that his successors -- down to this very day -- are guided by the Holy Spirit to govern, teach, and sanct...
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EP 430: Exercises Not Worth Doing, Middle Aged Strength Pursuits, and More from 2020-07-31T19:41:30
Pat, Som, and Aleks (the BIG BOYS) reflect on exercises and programming approaches they no longer recommend, and then take a listener question on what would be some worthwhile strength pursuits ...
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EP 429: 2 Kettlebell Workouts for Functional Muscle from 2020-07-30T13:56:16
Pat shares two simple and straightforward kettlebell workout routines for increasing functional muscle mass, both of which are minimalist and incorporate the use of accumulation sets.
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EP 428: Dan John on Workout Recovery and Surviving Winter from 2020-07-28T18:33:46
Pat and Dan discuss how to improve workout recovery without further stressing yourself, and take listener questions on how to survive the hard, cold months of winter, and more.
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Sunday School: Heaven ft. Karlo Broussard and Eric Robinson from 2020-07-26T17:26:49
Pat, Karlo, and Eric reflect on heaven and the communion of saints.
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Philosophy Friday: Defending the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity with Chris Tomaszewski from 2020-07-24T09:30
Philosopher Christopher Tomaszewski returns to The Pat Flynn show to both explain and defend the doctrine of divine simplicity. In this episode, we explain what motivates divine simplicity from...
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EP 427: The Two-Exercise Kettlebell Plan (for Strength and Body Comp) from 2020-07-23T09:00
Pat discusses a NOT BORING, 2-exercise kettlebell plan called The Program for general physical preparedness!
Day 1 - Double clean and push press x 30 minuets + 45 - 60 minute walk
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EP 426: Dan John on Calories in vs Calories Out, the Potato Hack, and More from 2020-07-22T15:00
Pat, Dan, and Aleks (special guest) discuss the nuances of calories in vs calories out, then take questions on how Dan has changed his approach to training and nutrition in the last 10 years. Listen
EP 425: How to Lose 7 - 10lbs in 10 Days - Realistically! from 2020-07-21T09:30
Pat and Aleks discuss the basic principles of safe, sustainable weight loss, then outline a specific plan to REALISITICALLY lose 7-10lbs (of fat and fluid) in 10 days. Assuming, of course, you h...
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Sunday School: What Catholics Believe ft. Christine Flynn from 2020-07-19T12:04:53
Pat has a discussion with his (super lovely!) wife Christine on the basics of Catholic belief. If you're new to Christianity, or simply curious about some of the core commitments of the Catholic...
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Philosophy Friday: Part 4 - Do The 5 Ways of St. Thomas Prove The Existence of God? from 2020-07-17T09:20:12
In this final segment on The 5 Ways, Pat, Gaven, and Karlo continue to unpack the divine attributes (unicity, simplicity, eternality, goodness, omnipotence, and omniscience), discuss the problem...
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424: More Gains with Less Equipment - Bodyweight Training for Beginners from 2020-07-15T09:30
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss why bodyweight-only training is awesome, and how to get started making incredible gains with minimal equipment.
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Philosophy Friday: 3 Arguments for the Soul with Chris Tomaszewski from 2020-07-10T10:00
Pat is joined by philosopher Christopher Tomaszewski to discuss arguments and evidence for both the immateriality and immortality of the human soul. After which, they consider implications perta...
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EP 423: Direct Core Training, High Impact Ab Exercises from 2020-07-08T09:00
Pat, Som, and Aleks make the case for direct core training, then offer three of their favorite, low-tech, high-impact ab exercises. Finally, a simple routine for strengthening your flabby middle...
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EP 422: Dan John on The Biggest Loser, Simplifying Fat Loss from 2020-07-07T15:48:12
Pat and Dan discuss "the virtue of coaching", offer a critique of the television show The Biggest Loser, attempt to simplifying fat loss, and talk a lot about making the best of bad situations, ...
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Sunday School: From Agnosticism to Catholicism with Dr. Tyler McNabb from 2020-07-05T09:00
Philosopher Tyler McNabb joins Pat to discuss his journey from agnosticism to Catholicism. The boys also discuss religious epistemology and the Papacy - yippee!
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Sunday School: Is Purgatory For Real? with Karlo Broussard and Eric Robinson from 2020-07-05T09:00
Pat and Eric and joined by Karlo Broussard to discuss his upcoming book called Why Purgatory Is For Real. In this conversation, the gentleman discuss what the doctrine of Purgatory is (including...
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Philosophy Friday: PART 3 - Do the 5 Ways of St. Thomas Prove the Existence of God? from 2020-07-03T15:36:56
Pat, Gaven, and Karlo continue their discussion on The 5 Ways of Thomas Aquinas, this time considering objections, answering listener questions, and unpacking the divine attributes. Parts 1 and ...
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EP 421: Dan John on Keeping Fitness Simple but Not Simplistic, What to Eat After Workouts, and Asymmetrical Bell Training from 2020-07-01T09:00
Pat and Dan have a spirited discussion on the productivity and limitations of exercise science and how we come to knowledge about certain fitness "truths." After which, the gentleman take listen...
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EP 420: How I Would Train Somebody to Play Batman from 2020-06-29T11:45:11
Pat was asked how he would train somebody to play Batman in a superhero movie. Here's his response!
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Sunday School: How We Live the Catholic Faith in our Household from 2020-06-28T14:42:06
Pat is joined by his wife Christine to share how they live the Catholic faith as a family of (currently) six.
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EP 419: Dan John on Measuring What Matters (Again) from 2020-06-26T14:45:31
Apologies for the not great audio on this one, Dan had to call in from his cell phone since his internet was down, but we promise the content makes up for it! We discuss the importance of measur...
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Philosophy Friday: Do the 5 Ways of St. Thomas Prove the Existence of God (Part 2) from 2020-06-26T09:00
Pat, Gaven, and Karlo continue their discussion of The 5 Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas. If you haven't already, be sure to listen to Part 1 first, here: Listen
EP 418: The Starting Swing Program from 2020-06-24T16:00
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss a simple, starting program just for kettlebell swings.
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Sunday School: Why We Love Being Catholic ft. Eric Robinson from 2020-06-21T09:00
Pat and Eric talk about the joy and beauty of the Catholic faith.
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Philosophy Friday: Do The 5 Ways of St. Thomas Prove The Existence of God? ft. Gaven Kerr and Karlo Broussard (Part 1) from 2020-06-19T09:00
What follows is a 2-hour conversation with Dr. Gaven Kerr and Listen
EP 417: Some Tips for Building (Lean) Muscle from 2020-06-18T18:49:48
Pat and Alex discuss principles and approach for gaining (relatively lean) muscle.
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EP 416: Dan John on Getting Rid of Man Boobs, The Power of Brisk Walking, and Kettlebells for Younger Athletes from 2020-06-17T08:30
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics suggested by listeners, including how (and if) someone can naturally get rid of man boobs, the utility of brisk walking for boosting health and reducing bo...
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Sunday School: Refuting Anti-Religious Slogans with John DeRosa from 2020-06-14T10:32:45
John DeRosa, host of the classical theism podcast, and author of the new book One Less God Than You, joins Pat to...
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EP 415: How to Cross Train for BIG Gains from 2020-06-11T09:00
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss principles of training with mixed modalities (kettlebells, barbell, bodyweight), then sketch what they call the "Cross-gainer" program for how best to combine each tr...
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EP 414: No Brainer Health Advice, How to Prevent Workout Boredom, and Pressing Tips from 2020-06-09T15:18:12
Pat and Dan discuss a series of "no-brainer" health tips -- specifically, actions that have enormous potential benefit, and virtually zero downside (like eating sauerkraut, lol) -- and take list...
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Sunday School: Brief History of Philosophical Thought, Infallible Catholic Magisterium, Summary of the Gospel, and More from 2020-06-07T12:21:05
Pat and Eric press each other with philosophy and theological questions, in which they have only two minutes to respond!
- What is the history of philosophical thought?
- Why belie...
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EP 413: Basic Kettlebell Training Principles from 2020-06-06T11:10:43
Pat, Som, and Aleks get back to basics with the fundamental principles of kettlebell training. Specifically, what expectations should a person have to start, the right progression of exercises, ...
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Philosophy Friday: Fallacies of Diversion + 1 Quick Argument for the Soul from 2020-06-05T13:49:20
Pat covers a few common fallacies of diversion, reflects on the work of Rene Descartes, then gives one quick, Cartesian-inspired argument for the immateriality of the human soul. This one is def...
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EP 412: The What To Do If I Wake Up Fat Program ft. Dan John from 2020-06-03T09:00
Pat and Dan discuss their hypothetical "If one day you woke up fat, what would you do?" program.
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Sunday School: The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist - Catholic Sacraments 101 from 2020-05-31T09:00
Pat and Eric offer an introductory episode on the Catholic Sacraments, starting with a focus on the doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
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BONUS: Cover Songs That Are Better Than The Original! from 2020-05-30T09:00
Pat and Aleks share some red hot truth on which cover songs are BETTER than the originals.
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EP 411: Dan John on Fitness Minimalism (Again) from 2020-05-27T09:00
Pat and Dan re-engage the topic of fitness minimalism, while attempting to set out some general principles of execution.
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Sunday School: Best Beginner Theology Reads from 2020-05-24T15:16:46
Pat gives some rapid fire reading recommendations on his favorite beginner theology reads!
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EP 411: Fallacies and Heresies Pt. 2 - Strawman and Donatism from 2020-05-22T16:00
Pat offers a few personal reflections on the importance of philosophy, then continues the series on fallacies and heresies, covering the strawman fallacy and theological heresy of Donatism!
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EP 410: Dan John on 30 for 30 Workouts from 2020-05-19T15:14:09
Pat and Dan chat "30 for 30" workouts, hill sprints and stair-climb conditioning, and more.
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EP 409: Using Timed Sets and Complexes for Strength and Mobility from 2020-05-18T13:53:13
Pat offers some cool training ideas on how to utilize timed-sets and kettlebell complexes to improve strength and mobility.
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Sunday School: How to Deal with Spiritual Doubt from 2020-05-17T16:38:37
Pat and his wife Christine talk about how to deal with spiritual doubt.
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Philosophy Friday: Arguing Essence and Existence with Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2020-05-15T10:30
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn show for another 2.5 hour crash course in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and the Aristotelian-Thomistic approach to God.
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EP 408: Coaching Advice to Our Younger Selves from 2020-05-14T11:48:53
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss their different coaching styles, how their teaching approaches have evolved, and what advice they wish they had starting out.
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EP 407: Dan John on Minimalist Warm Ups, Proper Gym Etiquette, and The Cult of Intensity from 2020-05-13T09:00
Pat and Dan talk minimalist warm ups & workouts, proper gym etiquette (what it is & why it matters), and the cult of intensity within the fitness industry.
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EP 406: Fallacies and Heresies! (Part 1) from 2020-05-08T11:54:11
For Philosophy Friday, Pat kicks off a new series on fallacies and heresies! In this episode, Pat offers a brief introduction to logic, covers the three essential acts of the mind, categories of...
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FREE No BS Supplement Guide - Get Yours! from 2020-05-07T13:29:21
To score a free copy of Pat’s 1-page, NO BS supplement recommendations, just:
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EP 405: Dan John on Coaching Needs vs Wants, Dietary Adherence, and Kettlebell Conditioning for Sports from 2020-05-05T15:26:33
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics, including why paying attention to the little things matters, being clear on expectations when pursuing a goal, coaching needs vs. coaching wants, why adher...
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EP 404: Quarantine Home Gym Set Up&Workout Ideas from 2020-05-04T11:26:36
Pat offers ideas for a minimalist, home-gym set up, along with a few, simple workout ideas. Plus, some reflections on why "plateauing is the new personal record."
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BONUS: Cross-Examining Intelligent Design with Dr. Michael Behe from 2020-05-02T11:30
Many people -- including many religious people -- are quick to dismiss the position of intelligent design as nothing more than attempts to smuggle a pseudo-scientific creationism into the public...
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Philosophy Friday: Overcoming the Problem of Divine Hiddenness with Dr. Stephen Napier from 2020-05-01T18:30
Dr. Stephen Napier, professor of philosophy at Villanova university, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to explore his response to the problem of divine hiddenness.
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QnA on KB snatches, exercise intensity, martial arts, studying philosophy, and more. from 2020-05-01T12:32:56
Pat takes questions from Facebook and Instagram on everything from how long it took him to get "comfortable" with his business, dead vs regular kettlebell snatches, his background in martial ar...
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EP 402: Must-Try Kettlebell Complexes from 2020-04-29T09:30
In this episode, Pat, Som, and Aleks (aka princess of friendship) discuss the power and versatility of training with kettlebell complexes. More specifically, why kettlebell complexes are the min...
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EP 401: Dr Brad Dieter on Gary Taubes, The Insulin Hypothesis, and Why We Get Fat from 2020-04-28T09:00
Brad Dieter returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss the (now infamous) debate between Gary Taubes and Step...
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EP 400: The pros and cons of exercise variety and how to train like a generalist from 2020-04-27T09:00
On this 400th episode, Pat revisits the theme of generalism and discusses how to apply variety intelligently to training programs.
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Sunday School: Lydia McGrew on Gospel Reliability, Undesigned Coincidences, and Harmonizing Discrepancies from 2020-04-26T09:30
This one is definitely for all you Bible Geeks! Philosopher and author Lydia McGrew joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss her new book Listen
BONUS: 2 Hour Philosophy and Theology QnA with Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2020-04-25T15:16
Dr. Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn show to answer listener questions on everything from the ethics of heavy metal, pascal's wager, the existence of God, divine simplicity, the right to self-defen...
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EP 399: Sal Di Stefano on Exploring Christianity, the Importance of Spiritual Health, and Developing a Growth Mindset from 2020-04-24T09:30
Pat is joined by expert "fitlosopher" Sal Di Stefano to discuss the importance of spiritual health, his recent explorations into Christianity, how to develop a growth mindset, and the history of...
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EP 398: Correlation, Causation, Fasting, and Weight Loss from 2020-04-22T09:00
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss how to stop confusing correlation vs. causation, especially when it comes to dieting.
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EP 397: The NEW 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge with Dan John from 2020-04-21T15:13:46
Pat and Dan discuss a recently article Dan wrote for T-Nation, which revisits his famous Listen
EP 396: Motivated Reasoning, Slavery, and Duties to the Poor with Dr. Michael Rota from 2020-04-20T09:00
Dr. Michael Rota returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the power (and snare!) of motivated reasoning, what role this played in the justification of slavery, and how it may continue to blind u...
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Sunday School: Roundtable on God, Evolution, Apologetics, Suffering, Faith, and More (Part 1) from 2020-04-19T14:00
Pat is joined by John DeRosa (Classical Theism) and Eric Robinson (Polycarp's Paradigm) for ...
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EP 395: Dan John on the Power of Restricted Training from 2020-04-16T19:54:20
Pat and Dan discuss how placing restrictions on training can fill gaps and spur improvement.
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EP 394: Inconvenient Fitness Truths from 2020-04-15T11:34:27
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss fitness truths that are as annoying as they are helpful!
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EP 393: Dr. John Berardi on Why Generalists are the Future of the Fitness Industry from 2020-04-13T14:54:51
So, here's something cool. Pat Flynn and John Berardi completely agree: Generalists are the future of the fitness industry. In other words, leaders and innovators are typically those who can dev...
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Sunday School: My Wife's Journey to Faith, the Atonement, and God's Love from 2020-04-12T13:10:31
On this glorious Easter Sunday my wife and I discuss her journey into the Catholic faith, reflect on the meaning of the atonement, the process of sanctification, and the unyielding love of God. ...
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BONUS: Dr. Paul Giesting on the Interplay of Science, Philosophy, and Religion from 2020-04-11T16:00
Dr. Paul Giesting joins the Pat Flynn show to share his experience as a professional scientist (geology) and devout religious person and the deep compatibility between the two. Also, Pat and Pau...
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EP 392: 5 Tips to Fix Your Sleep! from 2020-04-10T14:01:48
Pat shares simple (and somewhat annoying!) strategies to fix, or improve, your sleep.
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EP 391: Dr. Josh Rasmussen on Escaping Skepticism, Intellectual Virtue, and Our Power to Know from 2020-04-09T13:46:48
Dr. Josh Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how we can escape skepticism, recognize our power to know things, evaluate positions (even if we aren't a specialized expert), and the...
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EP 390: Aleks's Adorable Bodybuilding Adventure! from 2020-04-08T09:30
Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss quarantined fitness, training with resistance bands, auxiliary exercise for martial artists, and Aleks's adorable new bodybuilding adventure.
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EP 389: Dan John on Passing the Snatch Test, the Benefits and Limitations of Kettlebell Training, and More from 2020-04-07T16:00
Pat and Dan offer advice on passing the infamous "snatch test", and evaluate the pros and cons of "kettlebell only" training. Dan also speaks to a recent controversy surrounding RKC.
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Sunday School: Fr. Gregory Pine on The Encounter of Christianity from 2020-04-05T10:30
Fr. Pine returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss virtues, the moral life, and the encounter of Christianity.
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BONUS: The Moral and Economic Problems of Socialism with Trent Horn from 2020-04-04T15:00
Trent Horn returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the moral and economic problems of socialism, as featured in his new book Ca...
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EP 388: Try Interval Running! from 2020-04-03T13:49:51
Pat offers a few tips for keeping your workouts fresh throughout quarantine. In this episode, Pat discusses interval running, resistance bands, and a few routines from Kettlebell Stimulus.
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EP 387: The Philosophy of Manhood with Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2020-04-01T18:01:39
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss the philosophy of manhood. Eager to rise above the quibbles of modern political debate, Dr. Kerr proposes a classical look into the what m...
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EP 386: Dan John on Motivation, Metabolic Conditioning, and Measuring What Matters from 2020-03-31T15:36:43
Pat and Dan talk about how to make the most of a difficult situation and take questions on everything from metabolic conditioning, re-gaining motivation, and the most absurd things they've stock...
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Super QnA - Fav ab exercises, guitarists, video game characters, books, prayers, etc from 2020-03-30T09:30
Pat takes QnA on everything from his favorite ab exercises, video game characters, reading lists, prayers, and more! Also, some thoughts on self-defense and increasing compliance to dietary prot...
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BONUS: Matt Fradd on Metallica, Religion, Plato, Crossfit, Pornography, etc. from 2020-03-28T09:30
Matt Fradd is an author, international speaker, and host of the popular podcast Pints with Aquinas. On this episode, Pat hits Matt with a series of rapid fire questions on everything from music...
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Philosophy Friday: Dr. Koons on Cosmological Arguments for God, Grim Reaper Infinity Paradoxes, and The Neo-Aristotelian Revival from 2020-03-26T14:50:27
Professional philosopher Dr. Robert Koons joins the Pat Flynn show to share some of the fascinating work he's done on cosmological reasoning, infinity paradoxes, metaphysics, epistemology, Neo-A...
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Dan John on Quarantined Fitness, Education, and Assumptions from 2020-03-25T12:08:17
Pat and Dan discuss education, evaluating paradigms, and a Dan John-style "quarantine" fitness program.
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Sunday School: What Meaning Is There to Suffering? from 2020-03-22T14:00
Pat and Eric reflect on the issue of suffering from both a personal -- and purposeful -- perspective.
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EP 375: Why Train with Kettlebell Complexes? from 2020-02-15T13:44:59
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Pat and Dan are back discussing a range of topics, including "cardio" workouts that build strength (combos, complexes, interval running, and more), the difference between "sticky" strength and "...
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Sunday School: My Personal Prayer Life, Catholic Spiritual Devotions, and Recommended Reading from 2020-01-05T17:51:58
“They call me a practicing Catholic because I’ve yet perfected it” — and how true that is. This episode of Sunday School dives into a few of my (Pat’s) personal prayer routines, weekly Catholic ...
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EP 364: How to Build a $113 "Minimalist" Home Gym from 2020-01-04T14:46:40
Somebody asked what Pat’s recommendation would be for building a “minimalist” home gym with (about) $100 in Amazon gift cards. Pat makes his recommendations — and provides a brief justification ...
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EP 363: Minimalist Strength Training For Runners? from 2020-01-02T18:07:13
Pat offers a minimalist strength training approach for runners (or those with a specific running goal).
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EP 362: Dan John on Workout Soreness, Building Muscle After 50, and Being the "Antidote" to Crossfit from 2019-12-31T17:03:36
Pat and Dan take listener questions on the importance (or lack thereof) of muscle soreness, how to build muscle past a certain age, and a recent article on Breaking Muscle which called Dan John ...
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EP 361: How to Achieve Faster, More Sustainable Weight Loss from 2019-12-30T13:56:09
Pat offers a simple and straightforward (again: minimalist!) framework for achieving faster, more sustainable weight loss -- while still having a social life, and without going insane! This stra...
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Sunday School: How Can We Speak About God? (Catechism Study Pt. 3) from 2019-12-29T14:15:25
Continuing with our study of the Catholic Catechism, Pat offers commentary on the sections "Knowledge of God According to the Church...
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EP 360: How to Increase Pull Up Strength from 2019-12-28T18:13:42
Pat and Aleks offer practical programming tips for increasing pull up numbers & strength.
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Philosophy Friday: A Logical (Thomistic) Argument for God from 2019-12-27T17:00
In this episode of Philosophy Friday, offers a contemporary "existential Thomistic" argument for God's existence and nature.
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EP 359: The Best Kettlebell Exercise, Variety In Training, Virtue and Religion, and More from 2019-12-26T13:15:27
Pat takes listener questions on everything from "the best" kettlebell exercise, proper windmill technique, the virtue of prudence, the appropriateness of variety in training, and religion.
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EP 358: Dan John on Fasting and Feasting, Low Carb Dieting, and Training with Level Changes from 2019-12-25T16:07:46
We're back with our weekly conversation with Dan John -- this time, with video! This week's discussion revolves around the idea of fasting and feasting, and the importance of fluctuating intensi...
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EP 357: Stealing Strength with Smarter Programming from 2019-12-24T13:18:45
Pat and Aleks discuss fitness minimalism, efficient training strategies, improving kettlebell snatch performance, the Strong ON! certification, and more.
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EP 356: The 4 Step Skinny Fat Solution from 2019-12-23T12:23:41
Tired of being "skinny fat?" Believe me, I get it. Skinny fat is annoying. I've been there. So here are 4 (simple and straightforward) steps toward forging a leaner, harder physique.
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Sunday School: Ways of Coming to Know God (Catechism Study Pt. 2) from 2019-12-22T14:13:47
Pat and his wife Christine continue working through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, specifically on the section "Ways of Coming to Know God." This episode involves a discussion of philosop...
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EP 355: How to Eliminate Excuses and Stay Dedicated from 2019-12-21T14:17:22
Pat offers practical, everyday tips for eliminating excuses and staying dedicated.
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EP 354: Dan John on Preventing Holiday Weight Gain, Injury Advice, and Shirt Brands from 2019-12-18T11:00
Pat and Dan talk about the importance of community (again), how to prevent holiday weight gain, Dan's favorite brand of polo, and more.
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EP 353: QnA on Training Frequency, Reading Reccos, and more from 2019-12-16T15:09:11
Pat takes questions from Instagram on training frequency, reading recommendations, and more.
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Sunday School: Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry with Fr. Gregory Pine from 2019-12-15T17:00
Pat is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss human flourishing and the doctrine of justification.
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EP 352: Why Coaches Need Coaches from 2019-12-14T11:43:34
Pat and Aleks discuss the critical importance of finding mentors and coaches.
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BONUS: Creativity, Writing, Fitness, Religion, Generalism, and More - My Interview on Engearment Podcast from 2019-12-13T15:21:13
Recently Pat Flynn (hey, that's me!) was invited on the Engearment podcast to talk everything including including why Aleks Robitussin, wh...
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EP 351: Dan John on Goblet Squats and Forgiveness from 2019-12-12T10:30
Pat and Dan talk about the 10,000 swings challenge, forgiveness, and more.
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EP 350: Dan John on the Resume Life vs the Eulogy Life from 2019-12-03T15:53:45
Dan and Pat discuss momentum and how to regain it (especially in fitness) after the holidays, living the resume life vs. the eulogy life, and whether winning the lottery is a blessing or a curse...
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RETIREMENT SALE! from 2019-12-02T17:00
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EP 349: The 5/2 Diet from 2019-12-02T12:08:43
Pat discusses the 5/2 Diet.
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Sunday School: The Necessity of Religious Instruction (Catechism Study Pt. 1) from 2019-12-01T12:46:51
This episode marks a new theological study with the Roman Catechism. Each segment will include a short reading from the Roman Catechism (aka The Catechism of the Council of Trent) with commentar...
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Philosophy Friday: How to Think About God with Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2019-11-29T13:12:32
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn Show for a wide ranging discussing on everything from realist epistemology, the impact of philosophy of mind on culture, and establishing God's existence ...
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EP 348: Dan John on Fast Mimicking Diets from 2019-11-27T11:32:49
Pat and Dan discuss fast mimicking diets.
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EP 347: The Power of Controlled Fasting from 2019-11-25T13:49:20
Continuing the series on intermittent fasting, Pat discusses the approach of controlled fasting, and why it's one of his favorites.
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Sunday School: How Did We Get The Bible? with Jimmy Akin from 2019-11-24T16:30
Pat is joined by Jimmy Akin to discuss the historicity and reliability of the most influential book of all the: The Bible. Also, how Jimmy lost 136lbs with intermittent fasting!
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Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Approach to God from 2019-11-22T13:50:46
Pat offers a philosophical approach to God on live radio.
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EP 346: Dan John on the Warrior Mindset, The Velocity Diet, and Books vs Movies from 2019-11-20T11:37
Pat and Dan discuss the importance of determination, especially in the early stages of training, and take listener questions on everything from the Velocity Diet, favorite books, sled pushes, an...
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EP 354: The Warrior Diet with Aleks Salkin from 2019-11-19T10:30
Pat and Aleks discuss The Warrior Diet, which is a popular -- and potentially very effective -- approach to intermittent fasting.
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EP 344: Getting Started with Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner's Guide from 2019-11-18T10:30
Pat covers the basics of intermittent fasting: what the research says, and how to get started.
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- Can IF assist with weight loss?
- What are the potential h...
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Sunday School: Is God a Delusion? Responding to Richard Dawkins' Argument from 2019-11-17T14:04:34
Is God a delusion? Pat looks at the "central argument" in the 2006 book, The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins.
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EP 343: Dan John on Worthwhile Fitness Gimmicks, Strategic Goal Setting, and Plant-Based Dieting from 2019-11-13T15:54:38
Pat and Dan talk about getting excited over fitness goals and how to decide when "good enough is good enough." Also, listener questions on fitness gimmicks that might actually be worthwhile, pla...
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EP 342: Fixing Your Kettlebell Swing with Aleks Salkin from 2019-11-12T17:38:18
Pat and Aleks discuss common kettlebell swing mistakes, and how to fix them.
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Sunday School: A Brief History of Postmodernism with Dr. Robert Delfino from 2019-11-10T13:22:12
Dr. Delfino joins Pat to offer a brief history of postmodernism, weaving a narrative stemming all the way from ancient Greece.
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EP 341: The Importance of Community and Virtuous Friendship. Other, random thoughts. from 2019-11-09T17:00
The importance of community and virtuous friendship. Plus, other things that happen to float randomly into Pat's consciousness.
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EP 340: Tackling Dietary Extremism with Aleks Salkin from 2019-11-07T16:01:16
Aleks recently got into a heated nutrition debate online after reviewing the vegan documentary The Game Ghangers. The boys discuss veganism, nutritional extremism, and more.
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EP 339: Dan John on Veganism, Building Pecs, and Coaching with Empathy from 2019-11-05T16:23:19
In this episode, Pat and Dan field questions one everything from the vegan documentary The Game Changers, taking care of your feet, building pecs with kettlebells, and more.
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Strong ON! MEGA SALE from 2019-11-04T15:00
In celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of Strong ON!, we're offering a HUGE SALE on monthly, yearly, and lifetime (yes, lifetime!) members to Strong ON!
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Philosophy Friday: Aquinas's Way to God with Dr. Gaven Kerr from 2019-11-01T12:36:56
We continue our series in natural theology with special guest, Dr. Gavin Kerr, author of Aquinas's Way to God: The Proof in the De Ente et Essentia.
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EP 338: The Busy Body Workout Plan with Dan John from 2019-10-29T14:02:59
Dan offers workout advice for those experiencing a busy phase of life. Also, listener questions on deadlifts, improving flexed arm hangs, fasting and hormones and more.
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EP 337: Dan John Answers Listener Questions from Ireland from 2019-10-28T10:21:47
Dan John joins us once again -- this time from Ireland -- as we jam on questions sent in by listeners.
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Sunday School: Dr. Vost on Stoicism, Christianity, and Life Lessons from St. Thomas from 2019-10-27T02:26:52
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EP 336: Real Business Talk Steph Gaudreau. Plus, Intuitive Eating. from 2019-10-26T15:01:47
Steph Gaudreau returns to the Pat Flynn show to talk a variety of topics, particularly the balancing act that every writer and business owner must keep between meeting the demands of the market ...
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Philosophy Friday: What Is the Nature of Consciousness? with Dr. Josh Rasmussen from 2019-10-25T12:55:58
Dr. Josh Rasmussen is back to discuss the nature and source of consciousness on this episode of Philosophy Friday.
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It's my Birthday, and we just had a baby! from 2019-10-24T16:37:37
Pat gives announcements that are very announcement-like!
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Philosophy Friday: The Moral Argument from 2019-10-18T14:20:14
Continuing on with the series in natural theology, Pat offers a presentation of the famous moral argument for the existence of God, and considers objections against it.
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EP 335: Dan John on Minimalism, Pirate Maps, Home Gyms, and More from 2019-10-16T08:30
Pat and Dan discuss (as usual) a range of topics, from constructing your home gym, and using the idea of "Pirate Maps" to stay focused on achieving your life and fitness goals.
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EP 334: Some Tips on Creative Writing from 2019-10-14T08:30
Pat offers a few tips on creative writing.
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Sunday School: Theology of Home with Carrie Gress from 2019-10-14T01:30
Carrie Gress, PhD, joins Pat to discuss her books the The Anti-Mary Exposed and Listen
Philosophy Friday: A Conversation on Free Will with Fr. Gregory Pine from 2019-10-11T09:00
Pat is joined once again by Fr. Gregory pine to discuss great literature, human free will, angels, and more.
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EP 333: Mike Mathews on What to Do When You're No Longer a Beginner from 2019-10-10T19:00
Pat and Mike talk about what to do -- both psychologically, and physiologically -- when you're no longer a beginner in the weight room. How should your approach to lifting (and nutrition) change...
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EP 332: Dan John on Single Leg Training, High vs Low Bar Squats, Tension, Meditation, and More from 2019-10-08T18:21:38
Pat and Dan engage listener questions on single leg training, high vs low bar squats, tension, how to get started meditating, and more.
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EP 331: Back 2 Nutrition Basics from 2019-10-07T15:02:49
Pat offers a few general nutritional tactics for getting (and/or staying) lean.
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Sunday School: What My Children Have Taught Me About God from 2019-10-06T16:52:12
Pat reflects on a few spiritual insights he's gleaned since having children.
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Philosophy Friday: Argument from Conditioned Reality, Bertrand Russell, God of the Gaps, and More from 2019-10-04T11:52:10
In this two part episode, Pat begins by taking listener questions on everything from Bertrand Russell, to the so-called "god of the gaps fallacy", and then (around the 30 minute mark) begins the...
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EP 330: Why Dan John HATES Lunges! from 2019-10-01T14:50:44
Pat and Dan talk a lot about lunges, but also other things, like how to build stronger forearms, how to get back on track after a leave of training absence, how many times a day you should eat, ...
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EP 329: The Minimalist Rule of 1-3-5 from 2019-09-30T16:32:06
Pat talks about a minimalist tactic known as the rule of 1-3-5 for prioritizing, organizing, and getting stuff done!
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Sunday School: There's Something About Mary - with Eric Robinson from 2019-09-29T10:00
Pat is joined by Catholic convert Eric Robinson, and host of Polycarp's Paradigm, to share how his journey to Catholicism was inspired by a Protestant investigation into Catholic claims about Ma...
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The Strong ON! Certification: Everything You Need to Know from 2019-09-28T12:58:18
Pat covers all the details about the Strong ON! Certification (next one: May 16th & 17th) -- what makes this certification experience unique, what to expect when you get there, and why (especial...
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Philosophy Friday: Listener Questions on Time, Proofs for God, and Philosophical Consensus from 2019-09-27T13:11:36
Pat answers a listener's questions on the nature of time as it relates to the 5 Ways of Aquinas, the inherent value of metaphysics, and what most philosophers think of natural theology.
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EP 328: Dan John on Best Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day? from 2019-09-24T16:28:33
Pat and Dan take listener questions on what people should do fitness-wise if they're short on time, the relationship between theology and philosophy and science, and how to improve at the kettle...
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EP 327: Dan John on Coaching vs Cueing from 2019-09-21T11:55:14
Pat and Dan discuss the art of coaching and giving coaching cues, take listener questions, and more.
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Philosophy Friday: Aquinas, God, and the Argument from Change from 2019-09-20T13:58:14
Continuing on with the series in natural theology, Pat goes over the argument from change (Aquinas's 1st way) for the existence of God.
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EP 326: Responding to Criticism from 2019-09-17T20:23:46
Pat talks about the importance of criticism.
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Sunday School: Why Be Religious and Not Just Spiritual? from 2019-09-15T09:30
Pat is joined once again by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the virtue of religion. More fundamentally: what exactly is religion?
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Philosophy Friday: What Is Natural Theology? from 2019-09-13T12:27:49
Pat talks about natural theology, which is the specific, philosophical study of God apart from divine revelation.
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EP 325: Why Train with Kettlebells? from 2019-09-12T18:32:28
Pat goes back to basics on this episode, and reiterates the benefits -- and limitations -- of training with kettlebells.
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EP 324: Dan John on Gym Jones, 300, Generalism, and Rotational Exercises from 2019-09-10T17:36
Pat and Dan talk about Gym Jones, the movie 300, and the how the principles of generalism, specialization, and minimalism can be effectively integrated into one's life. Also, listener questions ...
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ANN: Strong ON! FREE WEEK! from 2019-09-09T11:49:37
Please join us for a FREE WEEK of fat-stripping Strong ON! workouts by either joining:
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Sunday School: From Atheism to Catholicism - My Story Retold from 2019-09-08T09:30
On this episode of Sunday School I share a recent interview I had on a Catholic radio show hosted by Gary Michuta, who invited me on to share my journey both in and out of atheism, and eventuall...
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EP 323: Eat Bacon, Lose Fat? with Dan John from 2019-09-05T12:33:11
Pat and Dan discuss a wide range of topics, offering ideas on how to improve kettlebell snatch technique, improve endurance, and what to do about injuries. Also listener questions on low-carb di...
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Philosophy Friday: Tim McGrew on Logic, Metaskills, and Memory Techniques from 2019-08-30T15:39:01
Pat talks with professional philosopher -- and expert-generalist -- Tim McGrew on the importance of skill stacking.
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EP 322: The 100 Rep Snatch Test from 2019-08-29T13:25:24
Pat offers thoughts on the 100 rep snatch test.
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EP 321: Dan John on Strength vs Hypertrophy, Great Books, and His 62nd Birthday from 2019-08-28T16:54:37
On today's special episode, we celebrate Dan John's 62nd birthday, allowing Dan to reflect upon some of the most perennial lessons of life, before taking listener questions on everything from st...
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EP 320: Tips&Tricks for the Kettlebell Snatch from 2019-08-26T18:16:05
Pat offers some practical tips for improving your kettlebell snatch technique.
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Sunday School: Do We Have a Soul? from 2019-08-25T12:56:02
Pat offers a brief philosophical sketch on the immateriality of the soul, and then highlights some interesting scientific research around near death experiences.
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EP 319: How to Write a Bestselling eBook from 2019-08-24T13:21:13
Pat goes behind the scenes in the production and launch of his latest eBook Introduction to Kettlebells, which recently hit #1 across 3 major categories on ...
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Philosophy Friday: What are Human Rights? from 2019-08-23T14:52:52
Pat dives into ethics on this episode, offering a quick philosophical sketch of human rights.
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EP 318: How to Train Creativity from 2019-08-22T14:01:48
Pat offers insights on how to flex your creative muscle.
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EP 317: Dan John on Science vs Common Sense, Stress Proofing Performance, and more from 2019-08-21T15:34
Pat and Dan discuss a wide range of topics, including the intersection between science and common sense, how to intelligently incorporate fatigue into training, and what areas in exercise scienc...
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EP 316: Do Kettlebells Burn Fat? Make You Bulky? from 2019-08-20T13:58:31
Pat continues answering Google's questions about kettlebells.
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EP 315: Can Kettlebells Hurt Your Back? Make You Stronger? from 2019-08-19T11:57:09
Pat answers common questions about kettlebells from Google.
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Sunday School: What Is Classical Theism with John DeRosa from 2019-08-18T11:48:37
Pat is joined by John DeRosa to discuss classical theism: what it is, and why we should hold to it.
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Philosophy Friday: Teach Us the 1st Proof of God by Thomas Aquinas from 2019-08-17T13:26
Pat Flynn is joined again by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss natural theology and St. Thomas Aquinas, specifically his famous philosophical proofs for the existence of God, with a special emphasis o...
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EP 314: Dan John on Strategic Overreach, 10,000 Swings, CBD, and more from 2019-08-14T16:08:08
Pat and Dan discuss a wide range of topics (as always), including the power of strategic overreach for performance both in, and out, of the weight room. Also, listener questions answered!
EP 313: Learn to Finish Things + Another, Yes Another, Pat Flynn Song from 2019-08-13T23:13:39
Pat gives updates on future projects, some advice on the creative process, and then... a tune!
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Sunday School: I Talk to a Priest About Heaven and Hell from 2019-08-11T08:30
Pat is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to talk human purpose and destiny.
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Philosophy Friday: The Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism with Dr. Stephen Napier from 2019-08-09T08:30
Pat Flynn is joined by Dr. Stephen Napier (professor at Villanova University) to discuss a variety of topics, including a particularly interesting (and provocative) argument aimed at showing the...
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EP 312: Dan John on Building Muscle with Kettlebells from 2019-08-07T16:15:28
Pat and Dan discuss hypertrophy options when training with kettlebells, and Dan's new "Post-Deployment" program, which we're currently giving away to anyone who leaves a review for the Pat Flynn...
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EP 311: How to Be More Creative (plus a new Pat Flynn tune) from 2019-08-03T13:52:42
Want to be more creative? If so, you need to be OK with making a mess. Pat talks about his process for writing, music, and more.
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Philosophy Friday: Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics from 2019-08-02T11:46:01
Pat is joined by professor Peter Koch (Villanova University) to give you the philosophy 101 class you WISH you had!
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EP 310: Dan John on Overcoming Paralysis By Analysis, Training Military, and How to Live Forever! from 2019-07-31T15:50:15
Pat and Dan take listener questions on overcoming the problem of overthinking things, how to train tactical athletes, and what a person should eat and do to delay the inevitable.
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EP 309: Building Sustainable Fitness Habits with Steph Gaudreau from 2019-07-30T11:19:41
Pat is joined by Steph Gaudreau to discuss her new book The Core 4 and how people need to be seen -- and treated -- holistically (nutrition, fitness, minds...
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Sunday School: Did Thomas Aquinas Really Prove the Existence of God? With Dr. Robert Delfino from 2019-07-28T15:28:27
Pat Flynn is joined by professional philosopher and professor Dr. Robert Delfino to discuss Thomas Aquinas and his famous "proofs" for the existence of God, particularly the 3rd way argument fro...
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EP 308: Dan John on Minimalism, Improving Sleep, and the Snake Diet from 2019-07-24T15:32:44
Dan and Pat take listener questions on minimalism, improving sleep, getting clear on your goals, the snake diet, fast mimicking diets, sled pushes, and more.
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Sunday School: How Reason Can Lead to God with Dr. Josh Rasmussen from 2019-07-21T09:00
Is it possible -- like really possible -- to know not only that God exists, but something about God through reason alone? Pat is joined by at least one professional philosophy who says ...
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EP 307: The Scientific Secrets to "Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger" with Mike Mathews from 2019-07-20T19:00
Pat Flynn is joined by Mike Mathews, CEO of Legion Athletics, to discuss the simple, straightforward, and effective approach to fitness he outlines in...
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EP 306: Dan John on Training 2-a-Days, Fluid vs Crystallized Intelligence, Grip Strength, and More from 2019-07-17T15:37:30
On this episode of The Pat Flynn Show, Pat and Dan discuss the concept of 2-a-day training (and for more skills than just fitness), and take listener questions on everything from classical educa...
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EP 305: What I've Been Up To + A Pat Flynn Song from 2019-07-15T19:26:49
Pat gives a few updates on current/future projects, upcoming episodes, the 300 swings challenge, and more.
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Sunday School: Man's Desire for God from 2019-07-14T12:20:29
Pat reads a chapter from the Cathechism on man's desire for God --that is, God as man's final and proper cause -- and offers reflections from a philosophical and theological point of view.
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EP 304: Dan John on Life Balance, Marriage, Pull Ups and Dips, Cannabis, and More from 2019-07-11T08:30
Pat and Dan are joined by their first guest listener, offering their advice on work-life balance, starting a business, programming for pull ups and dips, cannabis, and more!
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EP 303: Sacred Spaces and Why You Need Them from 2019-07-08T15:08:07
Pat talks about the power of compartmentalization for productivity and why we all need sacred spaces and sacred times for getting things done.
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Sunday School: Why Go To Church? from 2019-07-07T15:00
Why go to church? Pat gives two reasons.
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EP 301: The Key to Elite Performance Is The Key with Dan John from 2019-07-03T16:26:10
Dan and Pat talk about how to not lose your house key, secrets to elite performance, ways to improve workout recovery, how to add deadlifting to kettlebell programs, the necessity of a good nigh...
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EP 300: The NEW 300 Swings Challenge from 2019-07-01T11:00
On episode 300, Pat talks about the upcoming Spartan 300 Swings Summer Challenge - what it is, what's new, and how to take part!
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Sunday School: Are The Gospels Reliable? Are Miracles Possible? With Dr. Tim McGrew from 2019-06-30T08:00
Pat is joined by Dr. Timothy McGrew to discuss the reliability of the gospels and whether we can trust what's recorded in them. Also, are miracles possible? Is that a thing? It's a fun discussio...
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EP 199: A Psychologist on Human Happiness from 2019-06-29T12:37:57
Pat is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Vost to discuss human happiness, virtue, excellence, and living the good life.
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EP 298: Dan John on Scientism, Studying, Dieting, and Showing Up from 2019-06-28T14:42:43
Pat and Dan talk about why Aristotle is right when he says: "It is better to know a little about sublime things, than a great deal about petty things." Also, their thoughts on scientism, studyin...
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EP 297: The Information Trap from 2019-06-24T13:50:09
Pat talks about the information trap and how we can trick ourselves into being unproductive.
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Sunday School: Healing Anxiety and Understanding the Human Soul, with J.P. Moreland from 2019-06-23T12:48:16
Pat is joined by professional philosopher J.P. Moreland to discuss anxiety and the human soul. Professor Moreland, who specializes in philosophy of mind, opens up about his struggles with anxiet...
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EP 296: Dan John on running, combining kettlebells and barbells, Stoicism, and more from 2019-06-18T14:38:14
Pat and Dan field listen questions on everything from running, combining kettlebells and barbells, stoicism, and more.
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EP 195: Let's Talk Mental Health from 2019-06-17T08:00
Pat discusses a few general approaches for healing anxiety.
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Sunday School: Two Catholic Scientists Debate Intelligent Design from 2019-06-16T08:00
Pat is joined by two Catholic Scientists -- Dr. Michael Behe and Dr. Stacy Trascancos -- to discuss and debate the theory of intelligent design.
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EP 194: Dan John on Dealing with Loss from 2019-06-14T13:10:38
After a tragic event, Pat and Dan talk about how to deal with loss. Also, listener questions on direct ab training and adjusting programs for mature clientele.
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EP 293: How to Be a More Interesting Person! from 2019-06-11T19:08:29
Pat and Aleks talk about how to be a more interesting person, and why you should want to.
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EP 292: The 90 Minute Fasting Approach (and Other Diet Strategies) from 2019-06-10T17:53:37
Pat talks about 3 specific and simple dietary strategies that tend to produce impressive results for those who use them.
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Sunday School: Things to Come from 2019-06-09T12:42:37
Pat announces some upcoming topics and dialogues with respect to Sunday School.
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EP 291: Dan John on Building Muscle with Kettlebells, the Value of Video Games, and More from 2019-06-05T15:19:19
Pat and Dan give advice on building muscle with kettlebells and whether video gaming can be productively incorporated into a generalist lifestyle.
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Sunday School: A Particle Physicist Talks About God from 2019-06-02T08:00
Stephen Barr PhD returns to the Pat Flynn show to talk about the intersection of science (particularly physics) and classical theism.
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EP 290: On The Mental Side of Losing Weight, with Dan John from 2019-05-30T15:58:54
Pat and Dan discuss a number of topics, including the mental side of losing weight, generalism, skill development, and the five types of people they'd bring to a desert island.
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EP 289: The Magic of 10 Reps Per Day from 2019-05-29T08:30
Pat talks about the simple and effective approach of "10 reps per day" for gaining strength, and how this principle can be applied to learning skills outside the weight room, as well.
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EP 288: "What Got Me Was Grace." A Conversation with Marianne Kane from 2019-05-28T21:42:09
Pat is joined by Marianne Kane of MyOMyFitness.com to talk spiritual things, as they discuss how their fitness journeys e...
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EP 177: Interval Running for Fast, Fun Fitness Results from 2019-05-27T08:30
Pat talks about one of his favorite, on-the-fly conditioning routines: interval running. You should try it!
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Sunday School: Cosmological Arguments and God from 2019-05-26T21:00
Pat offers an introduction to the study of natural theology and cosmological arguments for God.
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BONUS: Making Religion Intelligent Again with Leah Moler from 2019-05-26T01:30
Leah Moler, lover of philosophy and theology, and writer at LifeAsLeahKnows, joins Pat to share her conversion story from agnosticism, through evangeli...
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EP 176: Fitness Standards for Normal People with Dan John from 2019-05-24T11:47:35
Dan and Pat talk about fitness standards that every "normal" person should be able to achieve.
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EP 175: Simple 5-Day Pull Up Plan and Giveaway! from 2019-05-23T13:52:34
Pat talks about a 5 day "improve your pull up" protocol, plus a giveaway to score 6 full weeks of pull up programming called The Simple Pull Up Plan.
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BONUS: Can Science and Religion Co-Exist? With Dr. Stacy Trasancos from 2019-05-22T17:00
Can Science and Religion Co-Exist?
Pat Flynn is joined by Dr. Stacy Trasancos, author of Particles of Faith, to discuss the deep and important harmony between the religious and scientif...
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EP 274: In Defense of the 100 Rep Snatch Test from 2019-05-21T14:36:50
Pat Flynn and Aleks Salkin offer a brief defense of the 100 rep snatch test and some practical tips on how to attain it.
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Sunday School: The Three Parts of Morality (Mere Christianity Part 5) from 2019-05-19T14:30
Pat continues reading and issuing commentary on Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.
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EP 273: Dan John on Getting Your First Pull Up from 2019-05-15T15:19:20
Dan and Pat talk about how to get your first pull up, easy-healthy recipes, and how to not let "trying" get in the way of success. Also some theology.
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EP 272: NEVER Do The American Kettlebell Swing? Never?! from 2019-05-14T19:45:58
Pat and Aleks discuss a recent men's health article surrounding the age-old debate of Russian vs American Kettlebell Swing.
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Sunday School: Reasonable Faith, The Kalam Argument, and William Lane Craig from 2019-05-12T14:32:32
Philosopher and theologian William Lane Craig recently appeared on the Ben Shapiro show to present the case for reasonable Christian belief. Pat offers commentary on that episode, dives deeper i...
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EP 271: Martial Arts, Kettlebells, and Creativity with Master Som from 2019-05-10T12:57:15
Pat and Som discuss why martial arts is cool, and stuff...
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The 2-Minute Minimalist Ab Challenge from 2019-05-09T13:34:57
Pat talks about a tough, but worthy, two minute ab challenge. 2 exercises, 60 seconds each. Think you can do it?
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EP 270: Dan John on Increasing Training Efficiency, Living a Balanced Life, and Sacred Spaces from 2019-05-08T18:46:48
Pat and Dan talk about the importance of "sacred spaces" for improving productivity, the "prisoner's dilemma" and how imposing artificial restrictions can increase training efficiency, and how t...
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EP 269: How to Train Like a Generalist from 2019-05-06T10:56:41
Pat gives some quick tips on how to approach training like a generalist and why frequency is a key variable in developing a wide array of skills.
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Sunday School: Catholicism vs Protestantism, and Some Thoughts on Jordan Peterson from 2019-05-05T16:00
Pat is joined on the podcast by his longtime friend Aaron to discuss and (civilly) debate the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Pat takes the Catholic side, Aaron comes from the...
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EP 268: American vs Russian Swing, Strength vs Conditioning, Philosophy vs Faith from 2019-05-02T16:40:32
Pat talks about the differences between the Russian and American swing, which he prefers, and why. Then, what role variety plays in training, especially with respect to strength and conditioning...
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Dan John on Optimizing Hormones, Establishing Shark Habits, and Finding True Friendships from 2019-05-01T16:01:17
Dan John is back with his weekly appearance on the Pat Flynn show, this time to discuss:
- How to establish "shark habits" (one bite, and it's done!) for everything.
- How spec... Listen
I'm Moving to Wisconsin from 2019-04-27T13:04:03
Pat shares some details on his move to Wisconsin, along with some spoiler-free thoughts on the movie Endgame.
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EP 267: Dan John on Fast Mimicking Diets, Minimalist Training, and Books Everyone Should Read from 2019-04-24T15:55:14
Dan John returns once again to the Pat Flynn Show (in what might well become a regular, weekly segment) to discuss a wide range of topics.
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So you F&#*C*IG LOVE SCIENCE, do ya? from 2019-04-22T14:57:59
Pat talks about what science is. Even more so, what science can tell us about the world, and what to make of the philosophy of "Scientism."
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Sunday School: Lord, Liar, or Lunatic? - Mere Christianity Part 4 from 2019-04-21T13:05:56
Pat continues reading through Mere Christianity and offering his commentary. In this segment, we finally run into C.S. Lewis's famous presentation of the Lord, Liar, Lunatic dilemma with respect...
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EP 265: Direct Arm Training, Best Way to Gain Strength, and What Does Form Matter? from 2019-04-20T20:38:03
Pat takes questions from people on Instagram.
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EP 264: Why Fasting Is Something EVERYONE Should Do, How to Avoid Pandering, and Some Thoughts on Notre Dame from 2019-04-17T10:51:55
Pat talks about why fasting is worth doing EVEN if you don't want to lose weight, how to talk authentically and avoid pandering, and some thoughts on the fire at Notre Dame and what this symboli...
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EP 263: Improving Pull Up Strength, Religion and Mental Health, and Online Marketing Advice from 2019-04-17T08:30:21
Pat takes listener questions on:
- improving pull up strength,
- the relationship between religion and mental health (specifically anxiety),
- the foundations of online mark...
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EP 262: What Does It Take to Get Six Pack Abs? from 2019-04-15T08:00
Pat talks about what it really takes to get six pack abs.
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Sunday School: My Journey to Faith Retold - An Interview on Classical Theism from 2019-04-14T08:00
Pat shares his journey to faith on the Classical Theism podcast, and offers advice on dealing with skepticism and finding ways to have productive religious conversation with people of differing ...
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EP 261: The Case Against Snacking from 2019-04-13T14:33:18
Pat makes the (admittedly contrarian) case against snacking and frequent feeding.
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EP 260: Dualism vs Christianity, and the Devil - Mere Christianity Part 3 from 2019-04-12T16:50:34
Pat continues reading through Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, and offering commentary on the arguments presented. We're now onto book two, where C.S. Lewis compares rival conceptions of God, an...
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EP 259: Principles Every Person Should Live By from 2019-04-12T08:00
Pat and Som discuss principles for fitness, nutrition, finance, business, spirituality, and more.
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EP 258: Fitness Suggestions From a Former Fat Kid from 2019-04-09T20:27:36
Pat talks about the most fundamental principles of eating he's learned since overcoming obesity.
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Sunday School: What Does God Expect Of Us? from 2019-04-07T11:05:02
Are God's expectations too high, too unrealistic? Why does Christianity seem to have so many "rules"? Are we looking at God's commands in the wrong way? A listener wrote in with these fundamenta...
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EP 257: Keto and Fasting, Pressing Heavier Kettlebells, and Muscle vs Fat from 2019-04-04T12:58:26
Pat takes listener questions on keto and fasting, how to press the next size heavier kettlebell, and myths surrounding muscle and body fat.
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EP 256: Part 2 - Morality, Christianity, and C.S. Lewis from 2019-04-03T08:30
Pat CONTINUES to read through the first five chapters of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and offers commentary on his famous development of the moral argume...
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EP 255: Morality, Christianity, and C.S. Lewis - Part 1 from 2019-04-02T20:32:23
Pat reads through the first five chapters of Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and offers commentary on his famous development of the moral argument for a re...
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I'd like to hear from you from 2019-03-28T22:44:19
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BONUS: Michael Behe on Irreducible Complexity and the New Science of DNA from 2019-03-24T13:06:08
Pat is joined by Dr. Michael Behe to discuss the work he's done as a molecular biologist with respect to the theory of evolution and intelligent design. Dr. Behe contends the more we discover ab...
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EP 254: Running vs Lifting, How to Build a Bigger Chest, and More from 2019-03-24T09:00
Pat gives advice on various Men's Health cover headlines, including:
- Running vs lifting: what's better for weight loss?
- How to build a bigger chest
- The relationship be...
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EP 253: Are Religion and Science Compatible? from 2019-03-23T08:30
Pat (Catholic), Aleks (Jewish), and Som (Hindu) talk about the intersection between faith and science, and how, while there may occasionally appear to be superficial conflict between religion an...
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EP 252: Fitness Myths That Need to Go Away (Part 1) from 2019-03-21T23:04:03
Pat takes a look at responses to his question of "what fitness myths do you wish would just go away?" on a recent Facebook post.
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- Calories in vs cal...
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EP 251: How I Run My Business from 2019-03-19T08:30
Pat talks about what business ownership is really like (pros and cons) and what exactly he does to pay the bills.
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Sunday School: "The Great Sin" from 2019-03-17T12:07:06
Pat reads a chapter from C.S. Lewis on "The Great Sin" of pride.
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EP 250: Brad Dieter on Stacking Skills, Simplifying Nutrition, and Learning from Past Mistakes from 2019-03-15T08:30
Brad Dieter's back, and this time to talk about... well, pretty much everything. The conversation drifts from the topics of skill stacking (and why being a generalist is way, super cool), learni...
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EP 249: Overcoming Anxiety, Christianity vs Buddhism, and How to Lose 5lbs from 2019-03-14T19:34:40
Pat takes listener questions on anxiety, religion, and weight loss. What a mix!
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EP 248: Quick Tips for Improving Your Military Press from 2019-03-11T14:21:28
Pat offers a few quick tips--and drills--for improving your kettlebell military press.
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Sunday School: My Religious Before and After from 2019-03-10T11:41:34
Responding to a listener's question, Pat explains some of the ways his life has changed since becoming religious.
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Philosophy Friday: Moral Relativism vs Moral Absolutism from 2019-03-08T12:12:40
Pat, Som, Aleks, set up for a round table discussion with bioethicist Peter Koch on moral relativism vs moral absolutism.
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- Are there objective moral norms?
- Do mor...
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EP 247: Why You Should Fast Even If You Don't Want to Lose Weight from 2019-03-06T12:53:34
Pat talks about many of the "other" benefits of fasting, and why a person should consider the practice even if they don't want to lose weight.
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BONUS: How to Argue Religion and Not Just Fight About It from 2019-03-05T19:30
EP 246: 1 Supplement That Might Actually Be Worth the Money from 2019-03-04T14:47:06
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EP 245: The "Who" of God, Cosmic Fine Tuning, Exorcisms (and More!) with Fr. Robert Spitzer from 2019-03-03T09:30
Fr. Sptizer, Ph.D, is back to talk about the science of cosmic find tuning and transcendent intelligence, the "what" versus the "who" of God, exorcisms, near death experiences, and more.
EP 244: Can You Really Be Healthy at Any Size? from 2019-03-01T11:13:47
Pat, Aleks, and Som discuss the Healthy at Any Size movement.
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EP 243: Feeling De-motivated? Try this. from 2019-02-28T15:04:54
Pat gives a tip for those days you feel somewhat low energy and demotivated.
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EP 242: Fitness Standards, Writing Advice, and How to Get Motivated from 2019-02-20T17:35:18
Pat takes listener questions on fitness standard, writing, and motivation.
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EP 241: Is Diet Soda Safe? from 2019-02-19T14:21:30
Pat talks about diet soda. Also, why you should be principled, instead of proud.
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Sunday School: Should You Take Pascal's Wager? from 2019-02-17T09:30
Pat talks with Dr. Michael Rota, professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, on one of the most controversial but intriguing arguments for the reasonableness of committing to a reli...
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EP 240: Why Change Is So Hard, and What You Can Do About It from 2019-02-16T13:16:32
Pat talks about some of the hardest changes he's had to experience in life, and offers some ideas on 1) how to know when change is a good thing, and 2) make the changes you need in spite of all ...
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EP 239: The Army's New Fitness Test. Think You Could Pass? from 2019-02-12T09:30
Pat dives into the details of the Army's new fitness test.
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EP 238: Ed Feser on Proofs for the Existence of God from 2019-02-10T23:18:03
Ed Feser is a philosopher, writer, and atheist-turned-Catholic who's published some of the best contemporary academic and popular work on the reasonableness of belief in God and arguments for Hi...
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EP 237: Why YOU Should Take the 300 Swings Challenge from 2019-02-07T13:00:41
Pat explains the differences between a "good" and "bad" fitness challenge, and why you should take his upcoming 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge, whether its your first time, or seventh!
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EP 236: It's Back! The 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge from 2019-02-04T17:52:53
Pat reveals the insider details about the upcoming 2019 version of his infamous 300 Swings Challenge, which is launching NEXT WEEK.
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EP 235: God and Science, Near Death Experiences, and How to Suffer Well from 2019-02-03T12:25:03
Fr. Robert J. Sptizer, Ph.D, joins Pat Flynn to discuss the relationship between faith and reason, and how science, when properly understood, strongly points to the existence of God.
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EP 234: Finding True Happiness, Learning Cool Skills, and Living the Good Life from 2019-01-30T16:31:49
Jordan Syatt "takes over" the Pat Flynn show to interview the (now former) host Pat Flynn on some of the themes in his newest book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything, including:
Ep 233: How to Be a Better Writer + My New Book Is Out! from 2019-01-29T09:30
Pat celebrates the launch of his new book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything by sharing his very best writing tips.
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EP 232: Overcoming Anxiety - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living from 2019-01-27T11:53:54
Pat shares his history of anxiety and what he's done to overcome.
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EP 231: 90 Days to Self-Mastery: A Challenge from 2019-01-23T18:14:47
Because of popular demand, Pat shares some of the details of the 90 day challenge he's currently taking part in.
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EP 230: Hey! - Wanna Help With My Book Launch? : ) from 2019-01-21T09:30
Exciting News: Pat's book How to Get Better at (Almost) Everything hits the shelves in just over a week. But we could use some help getting the word out. Think you can assist?
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Sunday School: Why I Became Catholic (In Spite of Hating Religion) from 2019-01-20T13:40:40
For most of my life I had about as well formed an animus toward religion as could possibly be conceived. Then, one day, people saw that I'd become a Catholic. How did this happen, my readers and...
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EP 229: Business Owners: Stop Chasing "Vanity Metrics". Start Getting Results! from 2019-01-18T13:15:08
Pat and Som talk shop on today's business-focused episode. The point: Far too many business owners are chasing the wrong metrics (likes, shares, follows, etc), and could be getting far better r...
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EP 228: Don't Think, Do! The Importance of Taking Action from 2019-01-15T13:33:01
Pat and Aleks talk about how an "ignorant optimism" is one of the best mindsets to have, and why taking action, however imperfectly, is essentially to success in all things.
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EP 227: Carb Cycling 101 from 2019-01-14T11:59:17
Pat discusses the common practice of carb cycling and why you might want to consider it.
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EP 226: How to Improve At Anything Quickly! from 2019-01-11T13:25:28
Pat talks about a practice method (featured in his upcoming book) sure to skyrocket your progress in anything that interests you.
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Philosophy Friday: How to Think About God from 2019-01-11T11:16:10
Pat explains the tradition of natural theology, then walks through one of the more famous arguments for God's existence: The argument from contingency.
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EP 225: How Podcaster Eric Hunley Lost 80lbs Walking + His Tips About Podcasting from 2019-01-10T17:37:35
Eric Hunley, host of the podcast Unstructured, joins me to talk, well, podcasting(!), and what he's learned in the process, along with sharing his impressive weight loss story.
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EP 224: Training vs Working - Why They Are NOT The Same from 2019-01-10T12:07:20
Pat talks about the differences between training and working out, and why everybody needs to get clear on the distinction if they want to start making better, faster progress in the gym.
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EP 223: What Is Love? from 2019-01-08T13:43:25
Don't worry, there's no singing in this episode: Only a searching, philosophical examination of love : )
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EP 222: Why You Should Practice "Movement Snacks" from 2019-01-07T11:08:13
Pat talks about using "movement snacks" to make yourself stronger, and teases an upcoming challenge.
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Sunday School: The 5th Commandment - The 10 Commandments In 10 Minutes from 2019-01-06T12:58:20
Pat continues on with the 5th commandment: Thou shalt not kill.
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EP 221: The Calories In Vs Calories Out Debate, and Why Quality Food Choices Still Matter from 2019-01-02T15:48:19
Pat tries to give a slightly more nuanced perspective on the calories in vs calories out debate, so you can better understand what makes for successful dieting.
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EP 220: A Better Way to Think About NY Resolutions, Why All Success = Managing Compromise, and The Importance of Sacrifice from 2019-01-01T16:06:47
Pat talks about a better way too think about New Years resolutions and why all success comes down to managing compromise. Happy New Year, everyone!
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Why You Should Set Fewer But More Exciting Goals (Plus My Goals for 2019) from 2018-12-30T14:21:01
Pat talks about why setting fewer (but more exciting!) goals)can help you to stay focused and motivated, then shares some of his goals and projects for 2019.
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Sunday School: The Fourth Commandment - The 10 Commandments In 10 Minutes from 2018-12-30T14:18:33
Continuing on with his 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes series, Pat discusses the Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother.
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EP 218: How to Be a Better Learner + 1 Person Everybody Should Read from 2018-12-28T11:34:27
Pat talks about how to be a better learner, plus one person everybody should read - just like the title says!
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EP 217: Is There An Ideal Fasting Time? from 2018-12-25T18:46:35
Pat takes a listener question: Is there an ideal fasting window and/or ideal fasting time?
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Bonus: Michael Voris on Hard Religious Truth, Catholicism vs Protestantism, and the Real Meaning of Christmas from 2018-12-25T14:30
Michael Voris is a religious educator, politlcal pundit, and CEO of the website Church Militant. Over the years, Voris has attracted much controversy for his hard-hitting and direct calling out ...
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Merry Christmas! from 2018-12-25T10:48:12
Just wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas, and a warm, safe holiday season. - Pat
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Sunday School: The 3rd Commandment - The 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes from 2018-12-23T14:00
Continuing on with the 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes series, Pat dives into the 3rd Commandment.
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EP 216: How to Think About Death, Is There an Afterlife?, Ethical Decision Making, and more! from 2018-12-23T11:50:42
Pat Flynn is joined by bio-ethicist Peter Koch of Villanova University to discuss some of the deepest and most important questions of life, including:
- How to think about death.
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Biz Owners: Stop Chasing Vanity, Start Chasing RESULTS. Here's What to Focus On. from 2018-12-21T13:40:04
Pat, Som, and Aleks talk about how to focus on (and measure) what REALLY matters for business success, and how to get out of the rat-race of chasing "likes/follows/etc".
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EP 215: Should You Drink Your Calories, Protein Source Reccos, and How to Know If Your Exercise Technique Is Good from 2018-12-18T16:11:33
Pat does a QnA episode answering listener questions on protein sources for meal replacement shakes, whether or not someone should ever "drink" their calories, and how to know if your exercise te...
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Sunday School: The 5 Most Important Questions In Life from 2018-12-16T12:16:34
Pat talks about the 5 most important questions a person can ask in life, and why everybody should be engaged in trying to answer them.
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EP 215: One Small Diet Tweak For BIG Gains from 2018-12-14T17:57:20
Pat shares one small diet tweak for big gains. What ever could it be?!
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EP 214: The Basics of Self Defense that Everyone Should Know from 2018-12-12T12:48:33
Som Sikdar, 6th degree taekwondo black belt, joins us again, only this time to talk about the basics of self-defense that everyone should know:
- Awareness
- Preparation
- P...
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EP 213: How to Use a Strategic Overreach to Break Through Any Plateau from 2018-12-10T15:32
Pat briefly describes the idea of a strategic overreach, and why occasionally (and intelligently!) cranking the intensity in your training program can help you break through to the next level. <...
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Sunday School: The 2nd Commandment - The 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes from 2018-12-09T12:40:59
Quoting from What We Can't Not Know:
"A paraphrase of the Second Commamdment might be "You shall not use empty speech in connection with God." ... To...
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EP 212: Dan John's 10 Commandments of Coaching from 2018-12-07T09:30
Dan John returns to The Pat Flynn show to talk us through his 10 Commandments of Coaching, while offering a sneak peek at his upcoming book 40 Years with a Whistle.
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EP 211: How to Improve Your Mind-Body Connection from 2018-12-04T15:43:01
Pat talks about the importance of the mind-body connection for strength, safety and performance, and how to improve it.
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Sunday School: The Case for Catholicism with Patrick Madrid from 2018-12-02T10:00
The #1 question I've gotten (by far!) since starting Sunday School is this: Why Catholicism?
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EP 210: 3 Kettlebell Strength Standards Worth Shooting For from 2018-11-29T13:30:58
Pat talks about 3 kettlebell strength standards worth shooting for... just as the title says! What else were you expecting?!
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EP 209: Swings or Snatches? Also, What About Creatine? from 2018-11-27T12:29:37
Pat takes a few quick listener questions. Discussed:
- Swings or snatches: what should a person be doing?
- What's the deal with creatine? Is this a supplement worth taking? What d...
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Sunday School: The 1st Commandment - The 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes from 2018-11-25T12:56:23
Pat covers the 1st Commandment in 10 minutes. In this episode:
- What the 1st Commandment is really saying about what we owe to God.
- Why the 1st Commandment is giving us what WE...
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Sunday School: The 10 Commandments In 10 Minutes - Introduction from 2018-11-25T12:52:39
Pat introduces his new series for Sunday School: The 10 Commandments in 10 Minutes.
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EP 208: How to Think Like Aquinas with Dr. Kevin Vost from 2018-11-23T13:49:30
Dr. Kevin Vost returns to the Pat Flynn show to examine the thought--and thinking style--of one of the world's greater philosophers: St. Thomas Aquinas.
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EP 207: The 21 Minute Muscle Building Workout from 2018-11-20T12:40:03
Pat talks about the power of using EMOM workouts for maximizing strength and muscle in minimum time.
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EP 206: How to Be a Minimalist In Everything You Do from 2018-11-19T10:00
Pat talks about the principles of minimalist and how to be efficient at (almost) everything.
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Sunday School: Rachel Fulton Brown on Spiritual Discipline, The Art of Prayer, and Her Unexpected Conversion to Catholicism from 2018-11-18T13:25:09
Professor Rachel Fulton Brown is a professor of medieval European history at the University of Chicago, who specializes in the study of devotion and prayer, along with the works of J.R.R Tolkien...
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EP 205: Why Alternate Day Fasting Is a Simple and Powerful Way to Lose Weight from 2018-11-15T13:54:54
Pat talks more about the simplicity and power of alternate day fasting, and some of the principles behind his new 5 Day Fat Flush protocol.
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I Ask An Ethicist a Bunch of Hard Moral Questions [Sunday School EP 25] from 2018-11-11T12:06:47
On this episode, Pat Flynn asks a professional bio-ethicist a bunch of hard moral questions, including:
- What does it mean to have a "good" life
- How should we think about euthan...
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EP 204: How to Gain Muscle with Kettlebells from 2018-11-07T13:26:40
Pat shares programming ideas on how to gain muscle with kettlebells, and talks about the sort of physique one should expect from this style of training. Also, a few nutrition tips for growing mu...
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EP 203: What Is Alternate Day Fasting? And Does It Work? from 2018-11-05T10:58:08
Pat talks about the intermittent fasting approach known as alternate day fasting, what it is, why it seems so promising, and what some of the current research has to sa...
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Are Science and Religion at Odds? Let's Ask a Theoretical Physicist. from 2018-11-04T09:00
It's an age old question--some would say an age old myth--but let's be fair in asking it: Are science and religion fundamentally at odds? Well, I suppose that depends on who you ask. But at leas...
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EP 202: How to Launch an Online Business - Part 2 - Building an Online Audience from 2018-11-03T16:00
Pat and Som continue their discussion on how to launch an online business, focusing their attention on phase 1: building an online audience.
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EP 201: How to WANT What You NEED from 2018-11-03T11:00:10
Pat and Aleks talk about wants vs need, and how, as a coach, to give your clients what they need without ignoring what they want, and how, for yourself, to start being more realistic about your ...
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EP 200: Reflecting Upon My Greatest Influences + 10 Reading Recommendations from 2018-10-31T16:57:51
To celebrate the 200th episode of The Pat Flynn Show, Pat reflects upon his greatest influences in life, and gives a list of 10 books that have helped shape his ideas on various topics ranging f...
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EP 199: Theoretical Physicist Who Speaks 10 Languages Talks about Being a Generalist from 2018-10-30T18:56:48
Pat Flynn is joined by his new friend Edoardo Carlesi, a theoretical physicist, language enthusiast, bass player, and all around fun guy. The two talk about why being a generalist is so importa...
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EP 198: How to Be An Interesting Person from 2018-10-29T09:00
Pat and Aleks talk about about how to be an interesting person: Indulge in your habits, cultivate your personality, and learn at least one new thing everyday.
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Sunday School EP 23: Answering Today's Most Difficult Religious Questions with Fr. Thomas Joseph White from 2018-10-28T09:00
Fr. Thomas Joseph White, a philosopher, theologian, author, and Dominican who teaches at the Angelicum in Rome, joins Pat to discuss many of the common (and often difficult) questions people hav...
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Bonus EP: How to Launch an Online Product - Part 1 from 2018-10-27T14:18:25
Business owners, this one is for you! Pat and Som talk about how to launch an online product, some initial things to consider, and why an effective launch is essential for a thriving business.<...
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EP197: Is Overtraining Real? from 2018-10-27T10:16:50
Pat takes a few questions from listeners, including one on overtraining, and another on why he typically has for lunch (hold on tight!!).
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EP 196: It's My Birthday. Here's Some Lessons I've Learned In Life. from 2018-10-24T09:00
Today is my (ahem) birthday. So, I decided to talk to Aleks about some of the major lessons learned over the years since being fetched into sentience.
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EP 195: Jordan Syatt on Learning New Skills Later In Life from 2018-10-22T07:58:08
Jordan and Pat talk about the importance of getting good to great at many things, why every person should continue to develop skills as they age, and how to do so!
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Sunday School EP 22: Religion Vs Superstition from 2018-10-21T09:00
Pat talks about the common confusion between religion and superstition.
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TP 194: The Fab 5 Essential Bodyweight Exercises from 2018-10-20T10:39:06
Pat and Aleks talk about "Minimum Effective Bodyweight" training and what they consider to be the five essential calisthenics exercises for maximizing general physical preparedness.
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EP 193: Things to Know Before Starting a Fitness Challenge + the 100 Rep Push Up Challenge from 2018-10-19T14:45:05
Pat talks about why fitness challenges are actually a good thing (when done right!), and how they can help you to build momentum and confidence, while making progress.
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EP 192: Work, rest, play, pray + the myth of a "balanced life" from 2018-10-18T09:00
Pat talks about the four essential elements of a so-thought balanced life, often given by Dan John: Work, rest, play, pray; why these matter, how to develop them, but also why the common notion ...
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My New Book!!! from 2018-10-17T09:00
Pat spills all the details on his new book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything, along with all the cool stuff that's being given away for anyone who pre-orders through the site: Listen
EP 190: How to Master Any Skill with the 4-R Principle from 2018-10-15T19:28:12
Pat gives a teaser from his upcoming book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything, sharing his principle of the 4 R's (repetition, resistance, restriction, and review), which outlines the proces...
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Philosophy Friday: Are We All In The Matrix? with Prof Peter Koch from 2018-10-12T16:00
Professor Peter Koch, philosopher and professional bioethicist at Villanova university, joins Pat to talk about the nature of truth, how to know we aren't all hooked into the Matrix, and other i...
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EP 189: The Best Way to Lose Weight And Keep It Off (According to Science) from 2018-10-12T09:00
Pat talks about the science of partial meal replacements/controlled fasting, and why people wanting to lose weight should consider this strategy. Hint: Because it works!
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EP 188: How to Handle "Resistance" from 2018-10-10T23:01:38
Pat talks about the concept of "Resistance", or why nothing good comes easy in life, why this should excite us, and how to respond.
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Sunday School EP 21: One Quick Book Recommendation from 2018-10-07T10:47:13
Pat gives a brief talk on the relationship between philosophy and theology, and then offers a recommendation for Ed Feser's book Five Proofs of the Existence of God, which you can get here:
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EP 187: How to Overcome Any Plateau from 2018-10-06T09:00
First, Pat talks about why plateaus (in training, dieting, or otherwise) aren't something to be fear,ed but rather celebrated. Then, Pat gives a few ideas on how to overcome them.
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Bonus Ep: Prominent Professor Exposes the Dangerous Ideology Being Taught on University Campuses from 2018-10-05T21:00
Pat Flynn interviews Professor Michael Rectenwald of New York University, who has recently been making headlines for speaking out against the radical, postmodernist views infesting academia--vie...
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EP 186: How to Make a Good Argument (Philosophy Friday) from 2018-10-05T09:00
On this first segment of Philosophy Friday, Pat gives an argument for 1) why every person should study philosophy and 2) how to actually give a good argument(!), by exploring the basic form of d...
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EP 185: So, What Is Truth? from 2018-10-04T14:50:35
This episode is a teaser for an upcoming series, called Philosophy Friday, where Pat will begin to explore some of the biggest and most interesting (and challenging!) questions in life.
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EP 184: The 1 Question to Ask Before Hiring a Coach from 2018-10-03T17:20:41
Pat talks about the essential qualities of being a good student, and getting the most out of working with a coach. Also, the single most important question a person should ask before hiring a co...
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EP 184: Why You Need to Be Selective With Your Friends from 2018-10-02T13:18
Pat talks about how important a person's environment is for success, and why we need to check our surroundings constantly for contamination. This includes not only who we hang around with, but w...
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Sunday School EP 20: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Part 1 from 2018-09-28T13:10:36
In this episode of Sunday School, Pat takes on the problem of pain.
In other words, if God exists, then why do bad things happen to good people?
This is part 1 of 2.
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EP 182: German Volume Training with Kettlebells? Can It Be Done? from 2018-09-28T12:36:50
Pat talks about various forms of high volume training with kettlebells (including German volume training, and the ever-notorious Prometheus Protocol) for the purpose of gaining muscle. Does it m...
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EP 182: What Can Science Really Tell Us? from 2018-09-27T16:15:27
Science is a powerful enterprise. But it has it's limitations. In this episode, Pat talks about how to have the right expectations of science (especially with regards to fitness and nutrition) a...
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EP 181: 2 Essential Skills That Every Business Owner Needs to Have from 2018-09-25T09:00
Pat asks Som what he thinks are the essential skills for being a successful business owner. Som answers Pat. A very fine discussion ensues.
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EP180: Leadership Starts with Self Awareness from 2018-09-24T09:30
Pat builds on a theme he discussed with Som in an upcoming episode: Why self awareness is crucial for leadership, even if you're only leading yourself.
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Sunday School EP 19: Send This Episode to Your Atheist Friend from 2018-09-23T10:51:34
Pat shares his story out of atheism, and why he thinks the position is (ultimately) absurd. First, he explains what atheism is and what the worldview entails, then offers a series of objections ...
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EP 179: Nutrition Simplified from 2018-09-22T12:21:33
Pat talks about the common principles of success that support any well executed nutrition plan.
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EP 178: How to Live the Good Life (According to Aristotle) from 2018-09-20T13:14:26
Pat shares a few of Aristotle's infinitely precious insights on living the good life.
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EP 177: My Best Diet Advice from 2018-09-17T17:21:19
Pat offers his very best diet advice, and answers other questions that people have sent him on Instagram.
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Sunday School: One Person Everybody Should know - Mortimer J Adler from 2018-09-16T11:04:41
Pat talks about one of his biggest intellectual influences in life: Mortimer J. Adler.
The five books Pat recommends of his, are:
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EP 176: Are You Making These Turkish Get Up Mistakes? from 2018-09-12T18:51:46
In preparation of the upcoming Get Up Challenge, Pat talks about common get up mistakes, and how to fix them.
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EP 175: Turkish Get Ups and Why You Should Do Them from 2018-09-11T12:35:53
Pat talks about the Turkish get up and why it's so majestic and amazing. He gives tips on how to do the exercise, a brief history of its many, varied uses, and ideas on how to program. Also, men...
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Sunday School EP 17: The Difference of Jesus and the Difference He Makes from 2018-09-09T09:00
"You often hear many things about Jesus. Many things such that he was the Son of God or perhaps many other things, such that he was not the Son of God but an enlightened teacher of some sort. Pe...
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EP 174: The Four Levels of Happiness (and How to Attain Them) from 2018-09-08T13:11:12
Pat talks about Aristotle's four levels of happiness and how to attain them. This begins a series of discussions on the nature of happiness, human flourishing and morality. We'll explore virtue ...
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EP 173: Why Double Kettlebell Front Squats from 2018-09-05T11:11:01
Pat talks about what makes double kettlebell front squats unique (compared, say, to barbell front and back squats), why every person should include them in their training, tips on getting the ex...
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EP 172: My Favorite Kettlebell Exercise (Not the Swing) and How to Do It from 2018-09-03T13:04:25
Pat talks about his favorite kettlebell exercise (which is not the swing), how to do it, and ways to program it.
OK, hint: It's the double clean and press.
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Sunday School EP 16: How to Develop a Practical Prayer Life from 2018-09-02T09:00
Pat is joined by his wife Christine for a discussion on how to develop a practical prayer life. In this episode, the couple dive into their unique prayer lives, including what's been most powerf...
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Bonus Ep: Finding Faith Through Fitness with Tim Anderson from 2018-09-01T12:51:54
Tim Anderson, founder of Original Strength, joins Pat Flynn as each share their story of how they found faith in all the wrong--but eventual right!--ways, including fitness.
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EP 171: How to Build Your Chest with Kettlebells, Online Business Advice, My Prayer Life, and More from 2018-08-30T16:29:04
Pat takes questions from the mailbag on building your chest with kettlebells, what to offer as an online business owner, insight into his personal prayer life, and requirements for the Strong ON...
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Bonus EP: Advice on Branding, Social Media, and Copywriting from 2018-08-28T18:22:26
We've got a business focused bonus episode today, with Pat answer questions from listeners on branding, social media, and copywriting.
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EP 170: Standards and Why We Need Them from 2018-08-28T09:00
Pat is joined by Som and Aleks for a conversation on standards and why we need them.
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EP 169: A Little Known Secret to Success from 2018-08-27T16:37:30
Pat talks about a little known secret to success. Really!
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Sunday School EP 15: Why Morality Is Like Going to the Dentist from 2018-08-26T12:07:45
On the last episode, Pat explained how morality is a blueprint for human flourishing. On this episode, Pat unpacks what it means to practice morality (in a mostly Christian sense), and why tryin...
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EP 168: What Is Truth? And How Do We Know What We Know? from 2018-08-25T14:32:46
Pat Flynn is joined by Professor Peter Koch of Villanova University to discuss the nature of truth--what is truth?--and do we know what we know?
Many of us work off the assumption that t...
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EP 167: Is Morning the Best Time to Workout? from 2018-08-22T17:36:56
Pat and Aleks take on a common piece of fitness advice - is morning the best time to workout? Let's find out!
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EP 166: How to Pass the 300 Swings Challenge from 2018-08-21T09:00
Time to announce the final test for the 300 Swing Challenge--all the requirements, and tips to make it through!
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Bonus EP: My History of Anxiety and How I Eventually Overcame from 2018-08-19T14:36:42
Strong ON! coach and community leader Sat Sangat has recently launched a podcast called Live Out Loud (see description and links below), and I (Pat) was honored to be one of her initial guests.<...
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Sunday School EP 14: Making Sense of Religious Morality from 2018-08-19T14:12:01
In this episode of Sunday School, Pat explores the practical and philosophical foundations of religious--and, in particular, Christian-- morality, common misunderstandings people have, virtue th...
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EP 165: How to Not Let Thinking Get In The Way of Doing: The Value of Dumb Practicality from 2018-08-16T13:43:52
Pat talks about the principle of "dumb practicality" and how to not let thinking get in the way of doing. In other words, how to fully and finally overcome paralysis by analysis, and start actin...
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EP 164: Brad Dieter on the Science of Nutrition, Thinking Logically, and Living with Purpose from 2018-08-15T13:45:01
Brad Dieter PhD, joins Pat for a straightforward discussion on the science of nutrition--what it tells us, what it doesn't, and what we can expect so far as future discoveries are concerned. Listen
EP 163: Al Kavadlo on Building Strength Without Equipment, Setting the Right Expectations in Life, and Making Exercise Fun Again from 2018-08-13T09:00
Al Kavadlo, mastermind behind the Progressive Calisthenics Certification, joins Pat Flynn to discuss the value of training with your own bodyweight, and what it takes to nail moves like handstan...
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BONUS EP: Michael Malice on Stoicism, Productivity, and the Problems of Higher Education from 2018-08-12T21:00
Michael Malice is one of the more interesting people around.
He's a celebrity ghost writer (he's done books with Matt Hughes and D.L. Hughley), host of the show YOUR WELCOME, author of De...
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Sunday School EP 13: Kids Ask the Best Spiritual Questions from 2018-08-12T11:59:56
If you pay attention, you'll notice kids often ask the best spiritual (and philosophical!) questions.
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EP 162: Why Adults Need Play and Not *Just* Exercise from 2018-08-11T17:13:58
Pat talks about the importance of expressing the strength and movement abilities you've been developing in the form of "adult recess"; in other words, play!
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Bonus Ep: Why Is There Something Rather than Nothing? The Argument from Contingency with Cameron Bertuzzi from 2018-08-10T14:08:53
It's philosophy week on The Pat Flynn Show, and today we're looking at a classic argument that attempts to answer the question: Why is there something rather than nothing? (If y...
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EP 161: Why You Need to Finish What You Start - and How! from 2018-08-10T11:32:08
Quick episode on the importance of finishing, however imperfectly.
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EP 160: Why You Shouldn't Worry About Being the Best at Any One Thing from 2018-08-09T12:53:27
Pat talks about two very important fitness philosophies: Generalism, or being better than most people, at most things, even if you aren't the best at any one; and minimalism, which is doing the ...
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EP 159: Answering Life's Biggest Questions with Dr. Josh Rasmussen from 2018-08-08T12:24:59
Can we know truth? Does God exist? Did the universe *have* to be the way that it is? Dr. Josh Rasmussen, PhD in analytic metaphysics, joins me for a deep and riveting conversation about the bigg...
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Sunday School EP 12: Using Philosophy to Get at God with Dr. Robert Delfino from 2018-08-05T11:08:06
EP 158: Overcoming the All Or Nothing Mindset, Why Fitness Challenges Work, and More from 2018-08-04T12:27
Pat talks about the hidden benefits of participating in a fitness challenge and what to keep in mind when doing so. Also, how to overcome the all or nothing mindset and find the consistency you ...
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EP 157: Getting More Out Of The Kettlebell Swing from 2018-07-31T18:57:26
Pat talks about some cool ways to cook the kettlebell swing, so you can get even more out of the exercise.
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EP 156: The 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge from 2018-07-30T12:15:45
Since we're on the verge of our next 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge, Pat takes the time to explain what this challenge is about, why you should take part, and how to get started.
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EP 55: How to Retain Muscle While Dieting, Podcasting Tips, and More! from 2018-07-27T09:00
Today is a Fast Friday episode, where Pat answers a few quick questions from listeners.
Questions today are:
- Is fasting effective for preventing muscle loss as a form of dieting...
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EP 154: Can We Know Truth? from 2018-07-26T20:32:30
Today, Pat and Som get philosophical and ask the question, can truth be known?
In this episode:
- What is "truth?"
- Is truth relative?
- Does the proposition "there ...
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EP 153: The Episode on Intermittent Fasting and Why It's So Darn Useful from 2018-07-24T17:26:19
Pat gives his most up-to-date opinion on intermittent fasting--what it is, why you should do it, and ways to get started.
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Sunday School EP 11: My Wife Tells Her Conversion Story from 2018-07-22T11:41:25
My wife (the wonderful Christine) tells her conversion story out of athiesm to Christianity, and finally--to the last place she'd ever thought she'd go--Catholicism.
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EP 152: Steph Gaudreau on Living Couchless, Creating Opportunities for Movement, and Re-Branding from 2018-07-21T10:41:32
Steph Gaudreau joins Pat for a conversation on everything from living couchless, finding sneaky ways to move more throughout the day, and the struggles of re-branding a business.
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EP 151: 3 Signs of a Highly Effective Coach + Are Certifications Worthwhile? from 2018-07-20T11:10:13
Pat and Som talk about "The 3 Ways" to evaluate a coach aside from the letters after their name:
1) Do they practice what the preach?
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EP 150: The 1 Question Really Efficient People Ask from 2018-07-18T17:53:29
Pat and Aleks talk about the one question all really efficient people ask, even if they don't know it: "If you only had 3 days a week, 15 minutes a day to reach your goal, what would you do?" Listen
EP 149: Do You Have to Count Calories to Lose Weight? from 2018-07-16T09:00
Pat answers a few general (but important) nutrition questions, including:
- Do you need to count calories to lose weight?
- Tips for dealing with emotional eating struggles
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Sunday School EP 10: A Catholic, a Protestant, and a Jew Walk Into a Bar... from 2018-07-15T11:54:57
On this episode of Sunday School, Pat (Catholic) is joined by Aleks Salkin (Jew) and Aaron Fountaine (Protestant) to share the value that religion has brought into their lives, after years of re...
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EP 148: Minimalism 101 - The How, What, and Why from 2018-07-13T14:42:47
Episode 148: Minimalism 101 - The How, What, and Why
There's a lot of talk about minimalism these days, but what does it really mean? Is mini...
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EP 147: Top 5 Exercises for Building "Kettlebooty" (Plus Business, Music, and Philosophy) from 2018-07-12T19:29:24
On this episode, Pat takes questions from listeners (hey, that's you!). Topics include:
** The best kettlebell exercises for building and strengthening the glutes.
** How to get st...
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EP 146: How to Overcome the Summertime Training Blues from 2018-07-11T17:09:07
Pat and Aleks talk about why so many people drop out of the fitness game over summertime, and how to not let that happen to you.
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EP 145: What a Catholic Priest Thinks of Extreme Body Transformations from 2018-07-07T21:37:02
Often it has been said the notion of a "body transformation" presents a moral challenge: On the one hand, the very idea seems to suggest that we're not quite enough. On the other, it seems that ...
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EP 144: Supplements, Dieting, Business, and God from 2018-07-02T15:45:12
Pat takes questions from YOU, the listen. Topics include supplement recommendations, dieting advice for those just starting out, business advice for those just starting out, and what to make of ...
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Sunday School EP 9: The Relationship Between Faith and Political Correctness from 2018-07-01T10:46:01
Pat talks about political correctness culture and how it relates to faith.
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EP 143: Is the Snatch Test a Reasonable Standard? from 2018-06-27T18:02:41
In this episode, Pat talks about the infamous 100 rep "snatch test", whether he thinks it's a reasonable standard and something worth shooting for, or an unnecessary barrier to entry.
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EP 142: Self-Improvement - 2 Principles for Getting Better Quick from 2018-06-25T12:22:22
Pat talks about the two essential principles for self-improvement that apply equally outside the gym, as they do within: Specific adaptations and progressive overload.
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Sunday School EP 8: What We Can Learn from the Prayer Life of Jesus from 2018-06-24T11:19:24
Shane Kapler, who runs ExplainingChristianity.com, joins me to talk about what we can learn from the prayer life of Jesus (and how to make it...
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EP 141: How to Overcome Emotional Eating Habits from 2018-06-23T10:55:33
Pat talks about three strategies for overcoming emotional eating habits, including, and specifically, sugar cravings.
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EP 140: A Very Powerful Nutrition Strategy from 2018-06-19T21:58:26
Pat talks about a very powerful nutrition strategy: Periodization.
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EP 139: A Little Known Training Secret from 2018-06-18T12:03:33
Pat talks about the mental side of physical exercise, and how using visualization techniques and various "intentional states of mind" is often the critical missing component in many people's tra...
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Sunday School EP 7: Can You Be Good Without God? from 2018-06-17T10:12:48
Right and wrong, good and bad; where do these ideas come from? Why is it that we have a moral conscience to begin with, and feel some things are really just and others absolutely evil?
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EP 138: How to Get a Lot of Stuff Done - Habits for a Super Productive Life from 2018-06-13T20:27:57
Pat talks habits and concepts for increasing productivity, so you can get a lot of stuff done, even if you don't have a whole lot of time.
Currently, Pat is running a business, writing a...
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EP 137: Why Kettlebells and Bodyweight ROCK from 2018-06-12T18:12:24
Pat and Aleks talk about why kettlebells and bodyweight exercise are like the most amazing combination ever!
In short: They talk about why these modalities so perfectly and deliciously co...
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EP 136: Why We Need Fitness Standards from 2018-06-11T12:09:55
Fitness standards shouldn't be avoided, but encouraged, and can actually be fun. In this episode, Pat outlines a series of standards he thinks serves very well for maximizing General Physical Pr...
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Sunday School EP 6: On The Meaning of Life with Dr. Kevin Vost from 2018-06-10T12:00
Psychologist and philosopher Dr. Kevin Vost joins Pat Flynn to talk about, well, the meaning of life, of course!
"Long before my time, philosophers spoke of wonder and wisdom, and we were...
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Sunday School EP 5: Is It Healthy to Be Religious? from 2018-06-10T09:30
Father Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire joins Pat to discuss research around the physical and mental health benefits of being religious/spiritual.
"Religious/spiritual beliefs and practi...
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EP 135: How Should a Person Live? from 2018-06-09T12:26:14
Pat talks human flourishing from an Aristotelian-Thomistic point of view, and how by understanding what a human is, we can figure out how we ought to live -- what should be engaged in, prioritiz...
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EP 134: 5 Ab Exercises Actually Worth Doing from 2018-06-06T19:26:51
Pat and Aleks talk about 5 ab exercises actually worth doing, but not before finding the time to rail against moral relativism!
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EP 132: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Getting In Shape from 2018-06-04T11:22:56
Pat talks about 5 things he wish he knew when he started getting in shape. How exciting!!!
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Sunday School EP 4: Why You Should Be Religious and Not Just Spiritual with Trent Horn from 2018-06-03T09:30
Today's society is marked by people of increasing religious indifference, and yet, the vast majority of folks still maintain a sense--and often a deep sense--of spirituality, however ambiguous.<...
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Bonus: Evolution and God with Dr. Gerard Verschuuren from 2018-06-02T22:32:22
Since many have requested episodes on the topic of science and religion, how they relate, why there are so many myths around their alleged incompatability, and what the right way to view the rel...
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EP 131: How to Have a Good Argument from 2018-06-02T12:47:21
An arguments (at least in philosophy) is giving reasons for a conclusion. It isn't about "fighting" with people or getting into emotional disagreements. Philosophical arguments, then, shouldn't ...
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EP 130: The Right Way to Look at the 80/20 Rule from 2018-06-01T08:32:38
This episode is all about productivity, which isn't about making more time, per se, but making most of the time you already have.
So in this episode Pat shares a series of strategies--in...
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EP 128: How to Be Better - Plain and Simple! from 2018-05-30T16:05:07
Pat talks about how to, well, be better! What else needs to be said?
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EP 127 Training vs Working Out - What's the Difference? from 2018-05-28T09:00
Aleks and Pat discuss the differences between "training" and "working out." It's fun. You should listen. OK, thanks. Ta-ta, then!
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Sunday School EP 3: Are All Religions Saying the Same Thing? from 2018-05-27T11:06:14
Today begins a series on religious pluralism, or the idea that all religions are saying the same thing (or close to the same thing, or at least something vaguely similar) and therefore that you ...
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EP 126: Does soreness mean you've had a good workout? from 2018-05-26T11:05:39
Hint: Soreness doesn't mean you've had a good workout. It's not hard to make a person sore. But it is hard to make a person better and stronger, especially if they've been at the fitness game a ...
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How to Do a Pistol Squat from 2018-05-25T09:55:56
Pat and Aleks talk progressions and strategies for mastering the pistol squat.
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EP 124: The Necessity of Sacrifice from 2018-05-24T10:58:14
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Business Tip: How to Write Engaging Emails from 2018-05-23T15:43:37
Tom asks Pat for ideas on how to write engaging emails as a way to grow your business, promote a cause, etc.
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EP 122: The "Lift Heavy, Eat Protein, and Go for a Walk" Program from 2018-05-21T11:29:01
Pat offers a minor rant on why people who aren't reaching their goals just aren't lifting heavy enough. Or maybe they're not eating enough protein? Or maybe they're too sedentary outside of the ...
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Sunday School EP 2: How to Think About God from 2018-05-20T10:38:02
In his should-be famous book, Mortimer J Adler talks about how to think about God from a pagan perspective. That is, how to ...
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EP 121: Why You Should Stop Reading So Many Fitness Articles from 2018-05-19T10:29:02
Pat and Aleks think maybe it's time to stop reading so many different fitness articles and to do this instead...
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EP 120: Zach Even-Esh on Creating Your Perfect Day from 2018-05-18T10:44:50
Zach Even-Esh, host of the Strong Life Podcast, owner of The Underground Strength Gym, joins Pat to talk about planning, and creating, your perfect day.
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Will Keto Work for Me? from 2018-05-15T20:55:14
Tom asks Pat about the keto diet. Pat answers Tom. Many things are discussed. Including:
- What is the ketogenic diet?
- What are the symptoms of "carb flu" (and how to combat them...
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EP 118: Using Strategic Meal Replacements for Safe, Sustainable Weight Loss from 2018-05-14T12:12:12
One of the best nutritional strategies (yet one people are seldom to talk about, perhaps because it isn't particularly "trendy") is the use of protein-rich meal replacements.
Studies hav...
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EP 117: A Very Important Practice Secret from 2018-05-13T10:48:45
Today Pat talks about an important technically--an attitude of mind, really--to bring into your practice of physical and mental training. This technique can be used to increase the amount of wei...
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Sunday School: What Is Faith? from 2018-05-13T00:33:11
Sunday School is a bonus series of the Pat Flynn show, discussing matters of faith, spirituality, and religion. In this inaugural episode, Pat gives what he believes to be the best definition of...
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EP 116: How to Get Your Handstand from 2018-05-11T10:59:29
Aleks Salkin (aka The Hebrew Hammer) joins Pat to discuss strategies and tactics for mastering a freestanding handstand.
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Tips For Getting Into Ketosis (Without Going Insane!) from 2018-05-10T08:30
The ketogenic diet has surged in popularity recently, and many people have come to swear by it.
Now, whether or not a person SHOULD follow a ketogenic diet is a topic for another day (se...
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EP 114: How to Write a Book from 2018-05-09T12:32:33
Today Tom asks Pat what it's like to write a book, why a person should consider doing so, and how to go about it.
As an experienced and successful author, Pat's written three best-selling...
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EP 113: Keto, Deadlifts, Stoicism, and More! from 2018-05-07T12:24:02
It's Mailbag Monday, and today we're answering questions on keto, deadlifts, stoicism, starting a blog, and more.
Specifically:
- Is keto all hype or actually worth following?
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EP 112: What Are Macros and Do You Need to Count Them from 2018-05-03T09:00
What are macros and do you need to count them? This is just one of the many fitness and nutrition related questions I answer in today's QnA episode. Enjoy!
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Exciting News! from 2018-05-02T08:30
Exciting news! My new book--you know, the one I've been talking about for, well, ever--has FINALLY (read: just) went up for pre-order on Amazon.
I seriously can't wait for you to read th...
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EP 111: How to Get Your First 1000 Followers from 2018-04-30T12:03:37
Pat shares a cool strategy for gaining attention online without needed a marketing department or advertising budget.
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EP 110: Fitness Pirate Maps and the Power of Simplicity from 2018-04-27T12:11:10
Tom asks Pat about his idea of Fitness "Pirate Maps", or why simplicity is often the ultimate secret weapon for achieving your goals.
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Bonus Ep: My Take on Mere Christianity - Part 1 from 2018-04-25T16:45:59
A lot of people have asked me to share a bit more on my experience of coming into the Christian faith - what persuaded me, how has it affected my life, and in what ways I've presented it to othe...
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EP 108: Are Burpees Really Idiotic? from 2018-04-25T11:30:53
An article's has been going around condemning burpees as inherently bad and, at times, downright idiotic? But are they, really? Let's discuss.
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EP 107: Chris Holder on Training Athletes with Kettlebells, Qigong, and Integrated Health from 2018-04-19T13:47:56
Chris Holder, Master RKC, collegiate strength coach, and practitioner of medical Qigong joins me for a discussion on training athletes with kettlebells, and why health needs to take a an integra...
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Quick Thank You from 2018-04-18T12:25:33
Just wanted to offer a quick thank you for all the support you've given me since the launch of The Pat Flynn Show. Here's to the next 100 episodes!
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EPP 106: How to Manage Work and Family from 2018-04-13T12:43:08
Today as very special guest joins the show -- Pat's wife, Christine! -- to discuss how they manage business, family life, and their relationship.
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EP 105: Using Facebook Groups to Build Your Community and Brand from 2018-04-13T11:00:49
In this episode, Som and Pat talk strategies for creating an engaging and value-laden Facebook group, so you can effectively build and spread the message of your brand.
Strong ON! Facebo...
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EP 104: The Forgotten Aspects of Fitness from 2018-04-12T11:43
Tom asks Pat and Aleks about the forgotten aspects of fitness--the things people should be doing, but probably aren't.
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EP 103: How to Get a Flat Stomach (and Other Common Fitness Questions) from 2018-04-11T11:50:59
Tom asks Pat a series of questions that are commonly heard in most fitness centers. Pat gives a quick and sufficient response to each.
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EP 102: How to Build a Strong Business Brand from 2018-04-10T09:36:04
Tom asks Pat a series of business questions today, all of them related to branding.
So Pat gives his best advice on what makes for a compelling brand, and how to develop one.
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EP 101: Jason Leenaarts on Making Fitness His Drug of Choice from 2018-04-09T18:44:54
Today Pat is joined my Jason Leenaarts of Revolution Fitness to discuss how fitness and spirituality helped Jason overcome his battles with drug addiction, and why you should be open about shari...
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EP 100: I Answer Every Question I Can from 2018-04-06T18:49:06
We've got a fun surprise for this very special 100th episode: Pat does a lightening round with Tom to answer as many questions about as many things as he can.
Questions include:
- ...
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EP 99: Could You Really Have NOT Eaten That Cupcake? (A Discussion on Free Will) from 2018-04-05T13:08:41
Today Pat is joined by philosopher Peter Koch of Villanova University (go Wildcats!) to discuss the topic of free will. Is free will an illusion, or do we really have the ability to make decisio...
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EP 98: How to Fix Your Sleep from 2018-04-04T18:27
Tom asks Pat what people can do to get the best ever nights sleep, and/or overcome poor sleeping habits. Pat then gives tips. It's fun!
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EP 97: What Progress Really Looks Like from 2018-04-03T16:51:13
Pat and Som talk about what the path to progress looks like, why you should expect plateaus, how to overcome periods of stagnation, and how to improve multiple areas of your life at once.
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EP 96: How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories, My Religious Experience, and More! from 2018-03-31T14:56:07
We're back with another eclectic and exciting episode based on the questions sent in by all of YOU.
Today we discuss:
- Strategies for losing weight without counting calories.
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EP 95: A Psychologist on Strength Training, Philosophy, and God from 2018-03-30T10:15:50
Dr. Kevin Vost, clinical psychologist, philosopher, speaker, and author, joins me to talk about the importance of strength training as we age, why the study of philosophy matters, and God.
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EP 94: When Is Good Enough, Good Enough? from 2018-03-28T17:34:45
Tom asks Pat about his "Rule of 80%" and how to know when good enough is good enough.
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EP 93: How to Know If You Have Candida and What to Do About It from 2018-03-27T21:04:21
Jen Fugo is back to talk about candida overgrowth--what it is, how to know if you have it, and what to do about it, if so.
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EP 92: A Navy Seal on Mental Toughness Training from 2018-03-26T10:39:38
Brad Mcleod, former Navy Seal and owner of SealgrinderPT joins Pat and Tom to discuss mental toughness training.
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EP 91: Is There Really Any Point In Going To College? from 2018-03-21T15:08:33
In an unexpected turn of events, Tom and Pat reminisce about their college experiences, and how they feel about the value of higher education today.
Should everyone go to college? If so,...
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EP 90: Being Effective vs Being Efficient from 2018-03-20T19:55:34
Pat and Tom discuss the difference between being effective vs being efficient when pursuing fitness goals, and why "minimalist" attains both.
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EP 89: Is Dieting a Sign of Mental Illness? from 2018-03-17T14:07:24
Somebody asked me if I thought all dieters were mentally ill. As in, do people who engage in dieting (and/or exercise) have some sort of mental disorder or addiction, like anxiety or OCD?
EP 88: If I Lift Weights, Will I Get Big Muscles? from 2018-03-14T10:20:27
Tom and Pat dissect another popular fitness myth, then talk about how weight training can be used to reach a variety of goals, whether you want to gain weight, or lose weight.
Pat also di...
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EP 87: Personal Experience Vs Science - Are They At Odds? from 2018-03-13T11:54:55
A good question found its way into my inbox today: What is the value of personal experience versus scientific evidence? Why does it seem the two of these sometimes conflict? Can they marry?<...
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EP 86: A Bodybuilding Priest on How To Be The Best You Can Be from 2018-03-12T15:13:14
Father Steve Grunow, CEO and Executive Producer of Word on Fire, priest in the archdiocese of Chicago, and one extremely strong and smart fellow, joins me to talk about how to find balance in li...
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EP 85: Stress - How to Manage and Reduce from 2018-03-12T10:54:50
So the first part in stress management is learning to apply the right kinds of stress (eustress), and, before that, understanding what those right kinds of stress are. After which, how to manage...
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EP 84: Simple Ways of Gaining Self-Discipline from 2018-03-11T11:00
In this episode, Tom asks Pat to explore to topic of self-discipline--what it is, and how to get it.
Pat gives simple, but effective ways to increase discipline in your daily life so you ...
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EP 83: If Som and Pat Ruled the World from 2018-03-10T11:50:42
Say Som and I were in charge of everything. What would we do to maximize every citizen's health and happiness?
Follow us along for a fun thought experiment, as we outline what we think wo...
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EP 82: The Most Important Question You Can Ask In Life from 2018-03-09T12:32:54
Hint: It's NOT a fitness question.
In today's episode, Tom prods Pat on some deep philosophical topics. Questions like:
- What is the most important question a person can ask in li...
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EP 81: Are Food Sensitivities Real? from 2018-03-08T21:37:18
Today I talk with Jen Fugo, clinical nutritionist, to make sense of so-called food sensitivities.
If you've ever thought your diet might somehow be linked to a greater, over-arching healt...
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EP 80: How to Be More Productive Through Strategic Monotony from 2018-03-08T12:44:04
When used strategically, monotony can be a powerful tool for productivity, dieting, learning, and more.
In this episode, Tom asks Pat questions about how he "monotonizes" his routine to m...
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EP 79: What Is The Best Way to Lose Fat? from 2018-03-07T12:15:24
In this episode, I introduce a new team member to Chronicles Of Strength, Tom Coffey.
After which, we take on one of the most common fitness questions: What is "the best" way to lose fat?...
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EP 78: How to Lose Fat But Not Muscle and Other QnA from 2018-03-02T12:01:50
We're back with another QnA Episode. Today I answer questions about losing fat while not losing muscle, how to become a better wrtier, and where get started with studying philosophy.
Enj...
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EP 77: 5 Fitness Standards Every Generalist Should Strive For from 2018-03-01T17:47:33
In this episode, I cover 5 fitness standards (really, feats) every Generalist should strive for. These standards include demonstrations of strength, mobility, conditioning, flexibility, and more...
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EP 76: Why IIFYM Is Misleading from 2018-02-24T12:02:38
While IFFYM ("if it fits your macros") may have some truth/usefulness in its approach, it's often misleading for a lot of people. Here's why.
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EP 75: Jared Zimmerer on Manhood in the Modern Age from 2018-02-24T12:00:47
Jared Zimmerer, competetive all-natura bodybuilder, speaker, author, and dad of six, joins me to discuss Stoicism, and manhood in the modern age.
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EP 74: How to Be a Genuinely Happy Person from 2018-02-21T21:36:46
What is happiness? And, how do we find it? These are two of the most important questions in life, and deserve a thorough answer.
Show Notes: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/genuinely...
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EP 73: 5 Skills Every Human Should Have from 2018-02-20T09:26:40
Som's back, and today we discuss 5 skills every human should have for a functional, effective, and happy life.
http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/5-skills-every-human-pat-flynn-show/
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EP 72: Why Kettlebells Don't Suck from 2018-02-18T12:08:56
About once per week I'm treated to the useless assertion that kettlebells are a waste of time. Here's how I respond.
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EP 71: How to Memorize Almost Anything with Dr. Kevin Vost from 2018-02-15T11:23:37
Dr. Vost is a clinical psychologist, memorization specialist, strongman, highland games competitor, philosopher, writer, and speaker--in other words, he's a Generalist if there ever was one.
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EP 70: What Is Mindful Eating and How to Develop It from 2018-02-14T10:54:58
Mindful eating: What is it? That's the discussion of today's episode. So we'll talk about why mindful eating is a good thing (especially for anybody who has strong emotional attachments to food)...
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EP 69: Dr. Mike Israetel on Fitness Facts and Fallacies from 2018-02-12T17:18:35
Dr Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization joins me for a no nonsense talk on fitness, strength, and health. We discuss a fairly wide range of bombastic claims that permeate (read: infect) th...
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EP 68: Why Exercise Doesn't Always Need to Be Fun from 2018-02-07T12:42:06
When it comes to exercise, people sometimes enter in with the wrong intention: The intention of being entertained.
But exercise shouldn't be looked at first as a form of having fun. Exer...
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EP 67: 10 Things Worth Fasting From Aside Food from 2018-02-05T19:12:57
Fasting is a tool used to "bridle the lusts of the flesh." In other words, to develop discipline and to attain freedom for excellence.
So in this episode I explore ten things worth fasti...
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EP 66: How to Make a Good Argument: A For Dummies Guide from 2018-02-03T18:49:55
The art of the argument seems to have been on the decline in recent years. But should we wish civilization to continue, we must regain this ability, not only so we can advance truth, but also co...
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EP 65: Dr. Tim Jennings on Beating Anxiety and Depression from 2018-02-01T17:31:42
Dr. Tim Jennings, psychiatrist, master phsycopharmacologist, and author of The God Shaped Heart and The God Shaped Brain, joins me to talk real treatments for anxiety and depression, along with ...
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EP 64: How to Find and Fulfill Your Purpose In Life from 2018-01-30T10:54:03
Jordan Syatt and I decided it was time to open up about our deepest motivations for why we do the things that we do. We talk about the importance of knowing your why so you can find and fulfill ...
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EP 63: Can You Be Healthy At Any Size? from 2018-01-27T12:46:34
We're back with another QnA Episode. Today we discuss:
- Can you be healthy at any size?
- How to manage/overcome "keto flu."
- How to turn your "calling" into your "job." Listen
EP 62: Carter Good on Sustainable Fat Loss from 2018-01-24T12:07
Carter Good comes on to talk sustainable fat loss.
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EP 61: Dan John on Fitness Cults and Making Better Decisions from 2018-01-14T18:22:07
In my most dynamic discussion with Dan John yet, we talk through the gamut of fitness ideas, this time with a slight theological bend.
Including:
- How to make the right fitness (a...
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EP 60: Standards Every Fit Person Should Be Able to Achieve from 2018-01-11T18:28:49
We're back with another QnA episode, where I take questions from listeners on:
- Strength standards every fit person should be able to achieve.
- Advice on starting a "stand-out" f...
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EP 59: Small Business Success Secrets with Tyson Franklin from 2018-01-10T11:05:14
Tyson Franklin is a podiastrist turned business consultant, having grown (and sold) multiple successful practices. Tyson says it doesn't matter what industry you're in, the recipe for success is...
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EP 58: Joey Percia on Copywriting for Fitness Pros from 2018-01-09T11:11:06
Joey Percia is a professional trainer, coach, and copywriter.
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EP 57: How to Finish What You Start from 2018-01-07T11:53:06
“It doesn't have to be perfect. It doesn't have to be good. But you do have to finish what you start."
This episode is about overcoming perfectionism and giving yourself permission to mak...
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EP 56: Tim Anderson on Original Strength from 2018-01-05T10:59:16
Tim Anderson joins me to talk Original Strength, restoring lost movement functional, and why you should have never stopped crawling.
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EP 55: How Many Exercises Should a Person Know? from 2017-12-27T18:25:29
In this episode, I take a series of listener questions, including:
How many exercises should a person know.
How to get started with intermittent fasting.
My thoughts on reli...
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EP 54: Perry Marshall on 80/20 Marketing, Evolution, and God from 2017-12-25T14:57:18
Perry Marshall, best selling author of 80/20 sales and marketing, and Evolution 2.0, joins me to discuss the power of pattern recognition, and how life operates according to certain (often predi...
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EP 53: Marianne Kane on Why There's No Such Thing as Good Form from 2017-12-22T11:53:16
In this episode, I talk with fitness coach Marianne Kane on the misconceptions people have about "good form" and why seeking to constantly correct and/or balance everything is not only a mistake...
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EP 52: How to Read and Write from 2017-12-19T18:18:06
In this episode, I talk habits for effective reading and writing.
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EP 51: Spoiler Alert: Review of the Last Jedi from 2017-12-15T20:48:46
Just for fun, Aleks and I share our impression of the newest Star Wars. Be warned: There ARE spoilers, so you may want to save this one for later, if you haven't seen the movie yet.
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EP 50: The Generalist Approach to Exercise Programming from 2017-12-14T10:50:10
Whereas most exercise programs separate training days by body parts or movement patterns, a generalist approach is different.
So in this episode, I talk you through my approach to program...
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EP 49: Scott Iardella on Starting Before You're Ready from 2017-12-13T18:33:46
Scott Iardella, host of the Rdella Training podcast, joins me to share lessons learned in business and life from starting and growing one of the top fitness podcasts on iTunes.
Mentioned...
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EP 48: What is generalism? from 2017-12-12T14:30:41
Generalism is about focusing on breadth as much as depth of skill. In other words, becoming better than most people, at most things, even if you aren't the best at any one.
In this episod...
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EP 47: Why no exercise is indispensible from 2017-12-10T16:22:42
A short talk on reasonable exercise selection with Aleks Salkin
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EP 46: Is It Reasonable to Have Faith? from 2017-12-09T22:22:30
In this episode, I advance the argument that faith is not only not incompatible with reason, but the ultimate place where reason leads.
In future episodes, I'll discuss the practical appl...
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EP 45: 6 Ways to Not Suck from 2017-12-06T12:15:05
Aleks is back and we decided to give advice to our younger selves. We're often asked what we'd do different if we were starting gall over again, either in fitness, business--or heck--life!
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EP 44: Dorie Clark on Building Multiple Income Streams from 2017-12-05T14:57:38
Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You, joins me to discuss generalism, branding, and building multiple income streams.
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EP 43: Why You Should Study Philosophy from 2017-12-01T12:43:25
Som's back, and in this episode we talk about the importance of studying philosophy, for both pragmatic and existential reasons.
We also give a bit of background on each other's personal ...
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EP 42: The Power of Fitness Culture with Rain Bennet from 2017-11-29T11:18:03
Rain Bennett, two time Emmy-nominated filmmaker, joins me to discuss the power of fitness culture, and the positive impact he's seen fitness make on so many people's lives.
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EP 41: Why Fitness Is a Skill You Should Practice Everyday from 2017-11-17T13:27:06
In this episode I talk about the skill of fitness, and why daily practice can offer better/quicker results, but also why you don't HAVE to train everyday to get results.
This is an import...
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EP 40: The God Shaped Brain with Dr Tim Jennings from 2017-11-13T12:20:01
Dr Tim Jennings, psychiatrist and master-pharmacologist, joins me to discuss an interesting theory: Were our brains shaped by God in such a way that having a spiritual practice is just as essent...
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EP 39: A Few of My Favorite Books from 2017-11-13T00:59:54
Aleks Salkin joins me again as we discuss a few of our favorite books in fitness, business, philosophy, writing, spirituality, and more.
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EP 38: Bonus Episode: Tom Woods on Effective Email Marketing from 2017-11-13T00:56:18
Tom Woods, Harvard educated historian, joins me to discuss how he went from teacher to business owner, by mastering the channel of email marketing.
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EP 37: Making Exercise Both Effective and Fun. The Pat Flynn Essentials of Program Design from 2017-11-10T13:49:03
Aleks Salkin joins me again to talk program design. Our mission: To discuss creativity and style within exercise and variable selection.
In other words, to make an exercise routine altoge...
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EP 36: Jon Reed on Using Video for Business from 2017-11-08T12:49:17
Jon Reed is a professional communicator with 20 years of writing and video experience. In this episode, we discuss video marketing - in particular, what to keep in mind when conceiving and shoot...
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EP 35: How to Be More Creative from 2017-11-05T11:49:09
Aleks Salkin joins me again to discuss the creative process.
Aleks is like me in the sense he used his background in writing as a foundation for his fitness career. So we thought it'd be...
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EP 34: The Meditation Practice that Made All the Difference for Me from 2017-10-28T18:53:44
In my episode with John Bair on depression and anxiety, I mentioned a meditation practice that made all the difference for me, and ultimately led to my full emotional recovery.
That menti...
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EP 33: Increase Productivity with Short Term Specialization from 2017-10-26T21:21:30
I often say a good generalist is just a short term specialist. But what does that mean?
Such is the topic for today's episode, as I lay out the generalist approach for getting more things...
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EP 32: Dan John on Why We Need Standards (Plus His 10 Favorite Books and Movies) from 2017-10-24T01:21:29
"Standards," says Dan John, "help clarify the conversation. They expose gaps."
Dan John is back again, this time to discuss why we need standards, in everything from lifting to reading, a...
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EP 31: How to Be Better Than Most People, at Most Things [A Guide to Becoming an Expert-Generalist] from 2017-10-17T12:34:57
In this episode, I play back an interview where I was asked about generalism--what it is, and how to develop it.
In this talk with Dr. T, I unpack this philosophy of mine, while giving ex...
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EP 30: John Bair on Depression, Anxiety, and Strength Training from 2017-10-15T16:27:57
As much as I have loved all my podcast episodes, this one may be the most important.
John Bair, strength coach, and business owner, joins me to discuss subjects that aren't talked about-...
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EP 29: Alwyn Cosgove on Cancer, Community, and Systems for Success from 2017-10-13T12:01:51
Alwyn Cosgrove, co-author of The New Rules of Lifting, fought stage-four cancer twice, and won.
He's also created one of the world's most successful gyms and fitness communities, Results ...
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EP 28: Steph Gaudreau on Becoming Harder to Kill from 2017-10-10T14:19:48
Steph Gaudreau, strength coach, owner of Stupid Easy Paleo, joins me to discuss all the ways she's made herself impervious to life's onslaught.
From weight lifting, meditation, Jiu Jitsu,...
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EP 27: Andy Morgan on Building an Online Coaching Business from 2017-10-07T23:42:50
Andy Morgan, owner of RippedBody.com, loves living in Japan. He's also fortunate enough to have established a successful online coaching business to fund his adventures.
I brought Andy o...
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EP 25: Why Generalist>Specialist from 2017-10-06T11:08:53
This episode argues the core of my philosophy of generalism--the theme of the podcast itself, and the thesis of my upcoming book.
That argument is this: Forget being the ...
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EP 26: Why Generalist>Specialist from 2017-10-06T11:08:53
This episode argues the core of my philosophy of generalism--the theme of the podcast itself, and the thesis of my upcoming book.
That argument is this: Forget being the ...
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EP 24: Gary Lachman on the History of Consciousness from 2017-10-05T12:31:17
Gary Lachman, former bassist of the band Blondie, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joins me for an eclectic conversation on the history and mystery of consciousness.
Part of what...
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EP 23: On Finding Your Authentic Self from 2017-10-03T12:09:31
Being authentic is hard work. Most of us live in a state of defensiveness, putting our guard up to shield ourselves from criticism or judgement. While this seems like the safe place to be, being...
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EP 22: Jacqueline Carly on Being a Nutrition Detective from 2017-10-01T12:05:56
Jacqueline Carly of GetPlanty.com joins me to discuss the not-so-subtle intricacies of nutrition and how the job of every coach is to play the role of detective.
Nutrition problems, in o...
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EP 21: Chris Lopez on Being an Alpha Dad, Minimalist, and Living in the Jungles of Costa Rica from 2017-09-30T15:34:43
Chris Lopez, owner of fitandbusydad.com and kettlebellworkouts.com, joins me to discuss why he sold everything and moved from Toronto to the jungles of Costa Rica.
Chris and his wife home...
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EP 20: Jordan Syatt on Embracing the Suck from 2017-09-29T01:01:32
"Knowing you suck is a great thing. It excites me to know I can improve."
Jordan Syatt, strength coach, world record holding powerlifter, personal trainer to Gary Vaynerchuk, and my co-ho...
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EP 19: Aleks Salkin on the Ultimate Post Workout Meal, Physical Culture, and Life in the Middle East from 2017-09-26T20:29:32
Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin is a strength coach and world-traveler living in Jerusalem. He journeys the globe delivering sermons on how not to suck. It's a pretty sweet gig.
In this...
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EP 18: Lou Schuler on The Big Toe Diet from 2017-09-24T12:56:33
Lou Schuler is an award winning journalist, co-author of The New Rules of Lifting series, fiction writer, and history buff.
I wanted to bring Lou onto the show because I've long admired h...
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EP 17: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Nutritional Periodization, and Taking an Evidence Based Approach from 2017-09-22T17:46:53
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (aka The Doc Who Lifts) is a specialist in obesity medicine, and renowned weight loss coach. He's also one of my business partners and close friends.
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EP 16: Michael Malice on How to Make a Living Running Your Mouth from 2017-09-21T13:15:31
Michael Malice, author of Dear Reader, is an authority on North Korea, full time writer (also celebrity ghost writer), radio show host, columnist for The Observer, and political commentator. He'...
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EP 15: How to Achieve Balance In Life from 2017-09-18T15:09:15
You can't be successful in life without a proper proportion and understanding of what's important: Work, rest, play, and pray/meditation.
This episode discusses how to approach balance wi...
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EP 14: Dan John on Measuring What Matters from 2017-09-13T18:48:01
Dan John, strength coach, author, professor of theology, discus thrower--sounds like a generalist to me!
Dan John, as many of you know, is one of the greatest minds in strength and condit...
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EP 13: Chris Brogan Has These Tips for Your Business from 2017-09-03T10:58:45
Chris Brogan, CEO of Owner Media Group, NYT Bestseller, is is a master communicator. I've been following and learning from Chris for years--he's one of my top "business guys."
I was excit...
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EP 12: A Monk Explains Why You Should Meditate from 2017-08-26T12:38:20
Arjuna Aishaya, a bright path Ishaya monk and meditation teacher, joins me to discuss the many, countless benefits of meditation, and some simple ways of getting started.
From calming an ...
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EP 11: Yuri Elkaim on Scaling the Unscalable, Network Mastery, and More from 2017-08-18T10:15:54
If you're looking for immediate steps you can take to start growing your business, this episode is for you.
I had the pleasure to sit down with New York Times bestselling author Yuri Elk...
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EP 10: First Steps Toward Starting an Online Business from 2017-08-08T18:18:20
What are the first steps toward starting an online business? I thought it would be helpful to talk you through what I believe are essential components you need to have in place for building your...
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EP 9: The 4 Best Pieces of Exercise Equipment from 2017-08-02T13:15:05
I'm often asked, "Are kettlebells the only thing you use?" The answer, simply, is no. There is a tool for every job, and your job, is to figure out what that tool is, and how best to use it for ...
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EP 8: 5 Skills for Succeeding at Life from 2017-07-27T21:28:33
David Dellanave joins me to discuss four (or five? It might have been five.) skills for succeeding at life. It's some number of skills. And all of them are important. Perhaps not important enoug...
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EP 7: How to Increase Your Personal Creativity with Jon Reed from 2017-07-21T11:33:19
When we think of creativity, we often think in terms of art – a painting or sculpture, for instance. But creativity is a valuable trait that goes beyond just artistic expression. Professionals n...
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EP 6: Vince Delmonte on Youtube Strategy for Fitness Pros from 2017-07-11T15:35:05
If you're a fitness pro trying to grow an online audience, this is your episode.
Vince Delmonte joins me to discuss Youtube strategy for fitness pros. We cover everything: How to gain mo...
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EP 5: How Kettlebell Complexes Give You The World's Most Efficient Workout from 2017-07-06T11:41:57
Kettlebell complexes are my go-to for time-efficient, hard-hitting, fat-stripping workouts. So I figured I would discuss both the benefits and versatility of training with complexes for faster f...
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EP 4: How Much Should You Be Able to Deadlift? from 2017-07-02T11:18:13
Som's back and today we talk about how much you should be able to deadlift from the perspective of a generalist. From there, Som gives a simple, 2x/week, 15-rep program for getting your numbers ...
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EP 3: How to Get Better At Things from 2017-06-28T00:43:43
In this episode, Som is back, and we discuss how to get better at anything that interests you, by using the same principles you would in the weight room: Repetition and Resistance.
This i...
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EP 2: Why Generalist from 2017-06-28T00:35:17
Our first guess is Som Sikdar--who would have known?! The dude is a ninja though. He's a 6th blackbelt, successful business owner, and can design microchips. Also, deadlifts over 400lbs.
EP 1: Becoming an Expert-Generalist from 2017-06-28T00:28:41
The point of The Pat Flynn Show is to teach you to evolve into an expert generalist, or someone who is better than most people, at most things.
We're going to cover a wide array of intere...
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