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 replacement9:38 Pushing through pain for over a decade11:45 How being injured messes with your mindset15:30 Going to three different doctors before getting answers18:00 Why you shouldn’t rush into peptides—and the #1 rule: stop doing stuff that hurts23:20 Altering expectations in the gym as you age28:24 Marriage is better 20 years in: caring for each other first32:30 Realizing marriage is a team sport (rules of engagement)35:42 Why life is better shared than solo37:39 Becoming better together: the daily learning experience39:13 Matt’s current training and his Fireground Ready e-book42:30 Why everyone should be running45:00 Zone 2 vs. high intensity: which should you choose?48:45 Tactical Games and mountain picnics59:00 The ultimate swimming heebie jeebies
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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 world2:50 Where it all started (iron sharpens iron)5:30 The fear of failure8:00 A small impact is still an impact9:15 Why coffee is where the magic happens12:27 Fitness is the great equalizer14:30 If I could go back—what I’d do differently16:00 The power of keeping it simple19:00 Finding ways to welcome and introduce everyone22:18 Overcoming the intimidation factor for newbies24:30 Not coaching, just working out together26:36 When something is on your mind—just do it29:40 Don’t let your nights ruin your mornings32:20 Getting your partner on board with the vision34:40 Counterbalance in a relationship and avoiding isolation38:35 If not you, then who?40:28 Final reflectionsThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDV30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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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 school3:00 Choose friends mom would be proud of (Jason’s house got graffitied)5:30 Jason goofed off in high school7:05 Why mom is the most influential person in a kid’s life8:19 How youth sports surround kids with good groups9:18 Male figures in a young boy’s life… but mom is still on another level15:28 The most important lesson to teach your son + stats on being raised without a dad19:17 Why men need adventure21:50 Strong men to call you out when you’re out of line24:25 How values differ depending on where you live26:40 Showing appreciation when you see men doing the right thing30:40 Maple syrup was too much for Jason32:40 Lamar Jackson gets shoved after a game36:00 LEO and Jason’s experience45:57 Do kickers get better with age?Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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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 partner7:50 Praying out loud has been very powerful9:47 What makes you NOT share?10:40 Growing up Catholic (MDV was a pro altar server)12:00 The difference between faith and organized religion14:48 How organized church can jade your view15:38 Prayer and the Bible make for a better day18:03 Going to church every Sunday and making connections there24:36 Having an anchor to your week28:11 Pulling people into religion—tough questions33:20 Nobody is trying to push us—we’re just sharing38:39 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 faith52:51 Jason’s morning routine is about to get a lot earlier57:13 The Astros pitcher drama and reading lips in little leagueThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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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 explained3:48 Why you shouldn’t be too sore to train again8:50 The importance of feeling like you did something11:00 Poor recovery vs. good training14:00 The THMC15:11 Kaden punched Jason in the eye15:45 Extreme exhaustion: BJJ & underwater sports21:00 Craig Jones Invitational24:40 Why individual comps hit different than team comps27:00 October in Texas = HOT29:45 Triathlon chip times31:00 80° water = hot tub? Ironman temps matter36:55 Thousands at Ironman 70.338:11 Everyone asking MDV about Hyrox40:00 Jason’s Hyrox tattoo plans41:35 Why wrestlers walk bow-legged42:24 HOT TAKE: Was that a slam??45:50 Risk vs. reward in combat sports53:00 ACL tears & menstrual cycles54:55 Pete & Bobby Challenge standards57:23 Sub-30 Murph58:55 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month → negu.org1:00:06 Gabe on nicotine (research purposes only)Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is a place where your hosts, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez, chat with protectors, providers, parents, entrepreneurs, and all the everyday heroes doing badass stuff on the regular.
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