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Jason Khalipa Podcast
TRAIN HARD Media
684 episodes
1 week ago
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose. Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
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The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose. Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
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Jason Khalipa Podcast
Why Men Need Training Partners More Than Motivation

With the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge right around the corner, this episode captures the why behind it.

Jason and MDV talk through what they’re seeing in real time as thousands of men commit early, why training partners change everything, and how simple daily standards can reshape your mornings, your mindset, and your follow-through when life gets heavy.

This isn’t about hype or perfection. It’s about structure. Accountability. And showing up shoulder to shoulder when motivation fades and discipline matters most.

If you’ve been on the fence about the challenge, this episode gives you the perspective you need before it starts.


LINKS & RESOURCES
• Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge: [SIGN UP HERE]
• Join the Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club: [JOIN HERE]
• Find a Men's Club Near You: [LINK]


0:00 Bears fans roll deep & Philip Rivers’ health insurance
5:00 Jason heading to NFL QB camp & belt promotion talk
6:24 1,400 men registered so far — Shoulder to Shoulder momentum
8:15 Why success accelerates with training partners
10:15 Keeping it simple and building real accountability
12:04 The role of 45 burpees in framing your day
17:12 The spirit behind the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge
19:46 Shoutout Adam Cole
20:50 The power of opening the app every day
22:00 F3 joining the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge
23:00 “Cut the crutch” means something different for everyone
32:00 Wanting to be better when the rubber hits the road
33:45 What we hope this challenge does for men
37:06 Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club — how to get involved
37:51 Gratitude, prayer, and daily perspective practices
41:00 California cold
43:00 Perspective, first responders, and gratitude

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1 week ago
50 minutes 25 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Why Thousands of Men Are Starting 2026 Shoulder to Shoulder

What does it mean to start the year shoulder to shoulder instead of alone?


In this episode, Jason Khalipa and Matt DellaValle breaks down the vision behind the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge launching January 5, why thousands of men are committing to it together, and how training, discipline, and brotherhood create real momentum that carries into every area of life. From HYROX and travel stories to the deeper purpose behind TRAIN HARD Men’s Club, this conversation lays out why 2026 starts differently.


0:00 Jason “Willie Nelson” Khalipa at Diamonds & Denim

4:00 Spotting Rogan at the Comedy Mothership

6:00 Smith & Weston HQ, plus a stop at F3 HQ (aka the hotbox)

8:46 The Khalipas take on HYROX (average HR: 153)

16:28 HYROX breakdown: CrossFitters vs. runners

18:30 Got a peak Jason should climb? Send it in

19:20 Word on the street… is Jason getting a promotion?

20:30 Big things coming for TRAIN HARD

20:50 Stay tuned for the THMC Tour

23:40 January 5: Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge details

26:20 The five elements of the challenge: burpees, cutting the crutch, nutrition, training, brotherhood

35:30 This will change men’s lives: what “shoulder to shoulder” really means

39:20 The long-term vision

40:50 Why the Thursday 6am calls matter and what we’re learning from the men on them

45:00 Why this challenge is exactly what you need right now

46:15 The fifth element of the challenge (our favorite)


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3 weeks ago
47 minutes 29 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Are You Bringing Peace or Stress Into Your Home?

When you walk through the door, what walks in with you—peace or stress?

In this Coffee with Khalipa–style episode, Jason breaks down the kind of presence men bring into their homes and how that energy affects their wives, kids, and overall environment. He shares practical ways to shift out of “work mode,” reset before stepping inside, and become the kind of man who settles a room instead of stirring it up.

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4 weeks ago
10 minutes 30 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
How Did We Get Here? Men and the Crisis of Connection

Jason and MDV dig into a statistic that’s hard to ignore — the growing percentage of men who report having zero close friends. They unpack why this is happening, what it means for your life, and why building real connection matters now more than ever.

Along the way, they hit everything from Christmas music in November to airplane WiFi, rope burns in Cookeville, Rich Froning staying true to who he is, UFC talk, Jiu Jitsu, and how training interests shift as you age. A lighter Thanksgiving-week episode with a message that sticks.

0:00 Thanksgiving week + why you should be on the Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club calls
1:00 The great state of Tennessee
1:53 Christmas music in November + Christmas tree controversy
6:00 The ongoing airplane WiFi mystery
11:49 Jason in Cookeville + the rope burn story
16:10 Why Rich Froning is the same guy in all the best ways
18:29 The Navy SEAL O-Course cargo net story
23:30 How training interests evolve as you age
28:00 UFC recap + Jiu Jitsu talk
31:45 Screen-time limits and how apps are built for addiction
35:00 In-person connection and the TRAIN HARD Men’s Club
43:40 The percentage of men with zero close friends


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1 month ago
46 minutes 31 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Making Men Great Again with Adam Allred

Adam Allred joins Jason and MDV for a powerful conversation on masculinity, faith, responsibility, and what it actually means to become a man in today’s world. They break down why young men lack mentors, how fatherhood shapes identity, and why a strong tribe can transform a man’s entire life. From faith and certainty to relationships and accountability, this episode goes straight into the topics most men avoid but need to hear.

Timestamps:
0:00 Adam Allred on the show
1:29 “Make Men Great Again” — why men need mentors
4:48 Masculine examples in the home
6:20 How the modern church is weakening men
8:00 Dads are more involved — but boys still lack a process to become men
12:03 Why masculinity is struggling
14:59 What Is a Woman book
18:10 Hard times, strong men — soft times, soft men
18:48 Good men raise good men
21:41 A tribe is only as strong as its weakest link
25:00 Why a tribe can do more than therapy
28:59 Faith as the foundation — and why faith requires work
32:30 The purpose of life
35:25 Certainty vs. faith
40:10 Fundamentalism
43:33 We want acceptance more than truth
48:00 Should men have never stopped playing sports?
50:30 Men as emotional punching bags
52:30 The 3 poison pills in a relationship
54:20 Being willing to leave a relationship
58:50 Accountability saves marriages
1:01:20 If you have a problem with my friends, you have a problem with me
1:04:00 Faith, fitness, friends, family

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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes 49 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Rules of Engagement: How to Show Up in Your Relationship

In this episode, Jason and MDV talk about what it really means to show up in your relationship — from communication and attraction to accountability and faith. They unpack why men and women communicate differently, why you can never stop dating your partner, and how to lead your household with purpose instead of pride.

Tune in, reflect on where you can grow, and check out the links below for the Free 2-Week Kickstart and Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club.


0:00 Hotspots, government shutdowns, and the water in New York
2:45 Match the Mode — why men and women communicate differently
8:30 Learning relationship lessons the hard way
10:45 Men shouldn’t be lazy… the Bible says so
15:30 You can NEVER stop dating your partner
17:17 There’s always a force trying to pull you the wrong way
20:38 Asking yourself: What do I want right now vs. long term?
22:35 The #1 sin that affects men: lust
26:05 Stay attracted
27:00 Free 2-Week Kickstart — link here
28:03 What are your thoughts on couples therapy?
31:40 Breaking news: relationships take work
34:00 What role can I play before I place blame?
35:00 Join the Virtual THMC — link here
36:55 The point of this podcast and our weekly calls
40:01 Why it’s important to never coast
41:20 Sign stealing in Little League??


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1 month ago
44 minutes 56 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
The Mission to Pay Off $25 Million in Veterans’ Medical Bills

Jason and MDV sit down with Bear Handlon, CEO and co-founder of Born Primitive, to talk about purpose, business, and giving back in a big way.
Through Operation Debt of Gratitude, Born Primitive has a goal to pay off $25 million in medical bills for U.S. veterans. Bear shares how the idea came to life, the emotional story behind hand-delivering a check, and what drives him to keep serving the veteran community.
They also unpack lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship — from being business partners with your ex-wife to staying mission-focused when critics question your intent.
Timestamps:
0:00 Jason got in trouble with Born Primitive
1:10 It all started with some compression shorts
4:45 Being business partners with your ex-wife
7:30 “I would never go into apparel if I could do it again”
11:00 Staying mission-focused (even when people don’t believe it will work)
15:05 Staying true to your mission is not being controversial
17:30 What is Born Primitive doing for Veteran’s Day? Operation Debt of Gratitude — paying off $25 million of medical bills for veterans
21:43 The powerful story of hand-delivering the check
23:40 How do people get into this situation in the first place? (The phone call that made Bear go all in)
27:18 This shouldn’t be happening at a policy level
29:25 Bear is a dangerous man (a man on a mission)
33:10 Building a brand to fit your lifestyle
36:45 Designing an all-purpose training shoe
41:03 Why the BJJ gi needs to be reimagined
42:15 What does Bear’s training look like right now? (done with heavy weights)
45:10 Gas station ready
47:40 Acknowledging risk and picking a course of action
50:00 We’re stronger together!!!
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2 months ago
57 minutes 44 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Shohei Ohtani and the Power of Leading by Example

Jason and MDV kick things off fired up about the World Series — Shohei Ohtani, the intensity of the games, and the lessons you can pull from how pros carry themselves on the biggest stage.

From there, the conversation shifts to what it really means to lead by example — especially for young boys watching how men train, compete, and handle themselves day to day.

From garage workouts with 11-year-olds to lessons learned from baseball, this one’s all about setting the standard, staying patient, and finding joy in being the example.

0:00 Jason’s “calendar shoot” workout
2:59 Running a marathon… in jeans?!
6:11 Fired up about Shohei Ohtani — best World Series game ever?
9:06 Showing the next generation respect in baseball
12:55 Star player filling water cups — now that’s leadership
15:45 “Act like you’ve been there before”
16:15 Training with five 11-year-olds in the garage
18:00 Why it’s crucial for young boys to have men to look up to
20:30 Conventional gyms in the ’90s were WILD
21:30 Teaching kids patience and exposure through training
23:07 Being the example is a gift
26:00 Celebrating your kids even when it’s “expected behavior”
31:08 Water polo wasn’t on Jason’s 2025 bingo card
36:00 A parent’s job: help your kid find the physical activity they love
40:28 The Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club — come get the juice! (link HERE)
45:00 Jason on being called to relentless positivity — men need it
51:13 January Challenge is coming


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2 months ago
52 minutes 9 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Following Your Personal Legend

Jason and MDV get real about what it means to follow your “personal legend” — a concept from The Alchemist that hits hard when you’re balancing fatherhood, leadership, and purpose.

From rethinking what success actually looks like to the importance of staying connected with your kids, this one dives into growth, authenticity, and the power of surrounding yourself with strong men.

Timestamps:
0:00 This thing called Cooperstown
3:00 Success is being able to go to every one of your kid's games
6:45 Shifting perspective about driving your kid to school
8:50 Re-evaluating life and priorities
11:00 Don’t become roommates with your kids
13:00 “It’s… 6, 7”
14:45 Will your kids want to visit you?
15:50 Long-term leadership — it’s okay to change direction
18:52 Finding your personal legend (The Alchemist)
22:20 Bringing men together — connection through fitness
26:00 The Men’s Club is just different
30:37 Finding fulfillment in following your passion, even when it’s scary
34:40 It all comes down to authenticity
35:09 Handling pressure when you make a life change
44:00 Why men need to be surrounded by other men
47:45 What can we do to help the guys who can’t control themselves?
49:00 Being a force multiplier


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2 months ago
51 minutes 18 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Life Updates: Surgery, Ironman Mishap, and My Daughter’s First Date

It’s a full life update kind of episode — MDV’s post-surgery recovery, Gabe’s 41-minute Ironman delay, and Jason’s daughter going on her first “date.”
From parenting lessons and perspective shifts to expensive PRP treatments and trailer upgrades, the crew covers it all in this one.

Timestamps:
0:00 MDV’s surgery and fall festivities
1:53 Jason’s daughter’s first “date”
2:44 Every dad pictures this day
4:20 Spying on the homecoming date
6:30 Lessons for dads with daughters
9:10 Building trust so kids feel comfortable talking
10:25 Meeting the boy — is it necessary?
11:30 Family, love, and trust
18:06 Preparing sons for dating
21:59 Gabe’s Ironman disaster (41-minute delay!)
34:18 Why swimming tragedies are more common than you think
37:59 MDV’s “nose job”
41:00 Breathing strips = PEDs?
44:00 Jason’s PRP experiment
49:00 The real cost of recovery and treatments
53:00 Jason’s new trailer setup (tease for next episode)
53:18 Evolution of the podcast
54:25 What Gabe’s training for next
59:09 Follow your passions


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2 months ago
1 hour 16 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
30 Days of Nicotine: Performance Hack or Dangerous Habit?

We’re recapping Gabe's 30-day experiment with nicotine—was it a performance enhancer, an appetite suppressant, or just a slippery slope? From THMC updates to turning 40, this one covers a lot of ground.

Timestamps:
0:00 Kaden’s jinx on the Mets should be studied
2:15 Khalipa Home Run Derby (and Jason still can’t swing a bat)
3:54 Kids, creatine, and coffee??
9:55 THMC Captains!!!
14:00 Is Gabe addicted to nicotine now?
31:16 Tasting victory: men vs. women
32:07 The effect of nicotine on your gums (Willie dipped two or three cans a day)
33:20 Big League Chew & the responsibility of pro athletes as role models
36:32 Cal Raleigh’s ball given to a kid
41:09 Jason thrives under short notice
42:51 Jason turns the big 4-0! (advice on entering a new decade)

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3 months ago
48 minutes 46 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Should FBI Agents Be Able to Do a Pull-Up? Standards, Responsibility, and Raising Capable Men

This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 What would you do in this situation?

  • 3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act

  • 6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?

  • 10:00 You can only control your emotions

  • 14:04 Shooting accident in Texas

  • 14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?

  • 19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path

  • 21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards

  • 28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!

  • 31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)

  • 32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!

  • 35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard

  • 42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts

  • 43:35 Some don’t even get range time

  • 44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener

  • 46:21 This mom is an absolute legend

  • 47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)

  • 53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up

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3 months ago
55 minutes 6 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Finding Connection in a Divided World: Social Media, Mental Health, and Tough Conversations

This episode digs into what it means to stay human in a world shaped by algorithms, polarization, and constant online noise. From the importance of supportive relationships to the dangers of raising kids in a social media vacuum, Jason, MDV, and Gabe explore why real human connection matters more than ever.

Timestamps:
0:00 Swimming is just different
5:15 Why a supportive spouse makes all the difference in training goals
6:55 Trapped in ChatGPT: Listen here
11:59 When ChatGPT tells you exactly what you want to hear
13:10 Human connection, mental health, and the dark side of algorithms
17:25 Bernie Sanders vs. Charlie Kirk
19:20 Why these conversations matter—kids are growing up in a vacuum
24:00 How being “connected” leads to self-isolation
27:15 Pitbull, love, and knowing when to stop consuming
29:00 If kids don’t hear it from you, they’ll find it somewhere else
31:25 How social media fuels divisiveness
33:04 The dangerous “us vs. them” mentality
35:00 Why the U.S. is still the best place to live
37:09 What Charlie Kirk got right about in-person discussions
43:30 Tim Dillon on why normal people don’t act this way
47:07 Don’t let politics disqualify real human connection


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3 months ago
55 minutes 28 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Marriage, Mindset, and Training for Life with CrossFit Legend Matt Chan

Matt Chan—CrossFit Games legend, firefighter, and all-around badass—joins the Home Team for a conversation that spans training, marriage, and what it means to keep showing up for decades.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Matt Chan is on the show (and Jason can’t help but notice he’s shirtless)

  • 3:50 Is CrossFit really a clean sport?

  • 5:15 Matt’s full knee replacement

  • 9:38 Pushing through pain for over a decade

  • 11:45 How being injured messes with your mindset

  • 15:30 Going to three different doctors before getting answers

  • 18:00 Why you shouldn’t rush into peptides—and the #1 rule: stop doing stuff that hurts

  • 23:20 Altering expectations in the gym as you age

  • 28:24 Marriage is better 20 years in: caring for each other first

  • 32:30 Realizing marriage is a team sport (rules of engagement)

  • 35:42 Why life is better shared than solo

  • 37:39 Becoming better together: the daily learning experience

  • 39:13 Matt’s current training and his Fireground Ready e-book

  • 42:30 Why everyone should be running

  • 45:00 Zone 2 vs. high intensity: which should you choose?

  • 48:45 Tactical Games and mountain picnics

  • 59:00 The ultimate swimming heebie jeebies

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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 9 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Iron Sharpens Iron: The Story of the Train Hard Men’s Club (and How to Start Yours)

In dark times, connection matters more than ever. Jason shares the story behind the Train Hard Men’s Club—how it began with just a few men meeting up to train, and how you can start something similar in your own community.

From conquering the fear of failure to creating a space where fitness, coffee, and accountability collide, this episode is all about building brotherhood and leading from the front.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 How to start a men’s club in a dark world

  • 2:50 Where it all started (iron sharpens iron)

  • 5:30 The fear of failure

  • 8:00 A small impact is still an impact

  • 9:15 Why coffee is where the magic happens

  • 12:27 Fitness is the great equalizer

  • 14:30 If I could go back—what I’d do differently

  • 16:00 The power of keeping it simple

  • 19:00 Finding ways to welcome and introduce everyone

  • 22:18 Overcoming the intimidation factor for newbies

  • 24:30 Not coaching, just working out together

  • 26:36 When something is on your mind—just do it

  • 29:40 Don’t let your nights ruin your mornings

  • 32:20 Getting your partner on board with the vision

  • 34:40 Counterbalance in a relationship and avoiding isolation

  • 38:35 If not you, then who?

  • 40:28 Final reflections


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3 months ago
41 minutes 25 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Advice to My Son: Friends, Fatherhood, and the Lessons That Shape a Man

Jason, Gabe, and MDV talk fatherhood, mentorship, and the lessons that matter most for raising boys into strong men. From the influence of moms, to choosing the right friends, to the need for adventure and accountability—this one’s about the values that last a lifetime.

0:00 Matt Birthday Boy DellaValle!
1:20 Jason’s book idea: 10 things I want to give my son before high school
3:00 Choose friends mom would be proud of (Jason’s house got graffitied)
5:30 Jason goofed off in high school
7:05 Why mom is the most influential person in a kid’s life
8:19 How youth sports surround kids with good groups
9:18 Male figures in a young boy’s life… but mom is still on another level
15:28 The most important lesson to teach your son + stats on being raised without a dad
19:17 Why men need adventure
21:50 Strong men to call you out when you’re out of line
24:25 How values differ depending on where you live
26:40 Showing appreciation when you see men doing the right thing
30:40 Maple syrup was too much for Jason
32:40 Lamar Jackson gets shoved after a game
36:00 LEO and Jason’s experience
45:57 Do kickers get better with age?


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4 months ago
51 minutes 12 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Faith, Church, and the Power of Prayer: Our Personal Journeys

Faith isn’t always easy to talk about—but it’s a big part of our lives, and this podcast has opened the door for us to explore it together. In this episode, we share personal stories about growing up Catholic, finding comfort in prayer, and the difference between faith and organized religion. We also talk about what it means to be on the same page with your partner, why praying out loud has been so powerful, and how making church an anchor to the week can shape daily life.

From funny memories as altar servers to deeper conversations about ghosts, spirits, and gut feelings—this one goes beyond fitness and into the beliefs that keep us grounded.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 How the podcast opened us up to faith (sharing our backgrounds)

  • 3:00 Why is faith so uncomfortable to talk about?

  • 6:25 Being on the same page as your partner

  • 7:50 Praying out loud has been very powerful

  • 9:47 What makes you NOT share?

  • 10:40 Growing up Catholic (MDV was a pro altar server)

  • 12:00 The difference between faith and organized religion

  • 14:48 How organized church can jade your view

  • 15:38 Prayer and the Bible make for a better day

  • 18:03 Going to church every Sunday and making connections there

  • 24:36 Having an anchor to your week

  • 28:11 Pulling people into religion—tough questions

  • 33:20 Nobody is trying to push us—we’re just sharing

  • 38:39 Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?

  • 41:02 Gabe’s crazy story (and why conversations like this keep us curious)

  • 50:28 Core tenets of faith

  • 52:51 Jason’s morning routine is about to get a lot earlier

  • 57:13 The Astros pitcher drama and reading lips in little league

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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 50 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Does Soreness Mean a Good Workout? | Tough Training or Poor Recovery

The Home Team is back—breaking down whether soreness is actually the sign of a good workout, or just poor recovery. From DOMS and training consistency to extreme exhaustion in BJJ, triathlons, and combat sports, this episode covers it all. Plus: Jason’s eye injury, Hyrox tattoos, and why wrestlers walk bow-legged.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 MDV or Gordon Ryan?

  • 1:02 Is soreness the sign of a good workout?

  • 2:25 DOMS explained

  • 3:48 Why you shouldn’t be too sore to train again

  • 8:50 The importance of feeling like you did something

  • 11:00 Poor recovery vs. good training

  • 14:00 The THMC

  • 15:11 Kaden punched Jason in the eye

  • 15:45 Extreme exhaustion: BJJ & underwater sports

  • 21:00 Craig Jones Invitational

  • 24:40 Why individual comps hit different than team comps

  • 27:00 October in Texas = HOT

  • 29:45 Triathlon chip times

  • 31:00 80° water = hot tub? Ironman temps matter

  • 36:55 Thousands at Ironman 70.3

  • 38:11 Everyone asking MDV about Hyrox

  • 40:00 Jason’s Hyrox tattoo plans

  • 41:35 Why wrestlers walk bow-legged

  • 42:24 HOT TAKE: Was that a slam??

  • 45:50 Risk vs. reward in combat sports

  • 53:00 ACL tears & menstrual cycles

  • 54:55 Pete & Bobby Challenge standards

  • 57:23 Sub-30 Murph

  • 58:55 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month → negu.org

  • 1:00:06 Gabe on nicotine (research purposes only)


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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 5 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Is AI the Biggest Threat to Our Kids… or Their Greatest Tool?

This week, the Home Team takes on one of the hottest debates for parents right now: AI. Is it stripping kids of critical thinking skills—or can it actually be harnessed as a tool for growth?

We wrestle with the balance between protecting our kids and preparing them, where AI differs from past tech advances, and whether this is really a technology problem or a human problem.

Plus, Jason recaps his experience at Master Worlds—gi mishaps, pulling guard (or not), the competition mindset, and lessons learned on and off the mat.

Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Does AI reduce cognitive load?

  • 2:49 Everyone is going to be using this

  • 5:30 How do we protect our kids while teaching them to use it productively?

  • 7:00 Each tech advance brings the same concerns

  • 9:01 If we don’t use it, we lose it

  • 10:20 Is AI different from other technologies kids had?

  • 13:00 Why AI is different…

  • 15:01 Technology issue or human issue?

  • 17:30 A shocking argument as a parent

  • 20:20 We just don’t see eye to eye

  • 22:25 The access is changing everything

  • 25:00 AI is the future

  • 26:58 You either win or you learn—Jason at Master Worlds

  • 30:05 “Drink a glass of water and you’re 300 lbs.”

  • 31:20 Jason’s gi wasn’t approved

  • 33:30 Breaking down the match

  • 35:36 What is “pulling guard”? (“I never go on my back”)

  • 38:34 It’s a strategy game

  • 42:11 Not willing to hurt someone

  • 43:42 Belt rankings = gray area

  • 48:15 The competition mindset

  • 49:01 Lower body attacks and different rules

  • 53:00 No regrets from the fight

  • 54:08 Why do sets and reps have ranges? Do you really need to warm up?


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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 20 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
Is America Going Sober? Alcohol, Gen-Z, and the Rise of New Vices

America is drinking less, but is that really a good thing? In this Home Team episode, we break down the stats, debate whether alcohol is truly on the decline, and ask the bigger question: what’s replacing it? From vaping to THC, pharma-driven “cure alls,” and Japan’s Metabo Law, this conversation covers the cultural shift around drinking—and whether it’s leading us toward better health or just new problems.

Timestamps:

  • [0:00] Why Gen-Z is drinking less

  • [1:44] Declining alcohol statistics

  • [4:00] The case for giving it up

  • [5:00] Alcohol and personal freedom

  • [7:04] Are stats misleading? Depression + screen time rise

  • [8:34] Questionable polling and fake protests

  • [10:20] Alcohol’s dangers (and its upsides)

  • [12:22] Why “not drinking” feels like a big deal

  • [15:10] Peer pressure is fading

  • [15:40] Have kids just swapped alcohol for vaping + THC?

  • [16:35] Parents’ role in showing balance

  • [21:30] The reality of being compromised

  • [22:45] Not letting nights ruin mornings

  • [23:30] When to cut alcohol out (and is it just alcohol?)

  • [29:20] You don’t know what you don’t know

  • [30:15] What happened with Raja Jackson

  • [36:03] Punishment in the ring

  • [38:30] Women’s sports boom in California

  • [40:51] Serena Williams and GLP-1

  • [45:55] Are we overcorrecting?

  • [50:00] The danger of “cure-alls” and big profits

  • [54:50] Why adults must make informed choices

  • [57:42] Why pharma ads aren’t legal elsewhere

  • [1:02:00] Japan’s Metabo Law

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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes 27 seconds

Jason Khalipa Podcast
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose. Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.