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Podcast featuring quality guests have conversations. Conversations would include career talks, upcoming projects and general commentary.
We interview hard to reach entrepreneurs. (Mark Cuban, Tim Ferriss, Sophia Amoruso, Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk, & many more). Unlike most podcast interview series Nathan Chan literally started from knowing nothing. He was just an average guy working in a 9-5 job he utterly hated. He knew nothing about entrepreneurship, nothing about startups, nothing about marketing, and nothing about online or how to build a business. So from launching Foundr Magazine he's gone out and ...
As a bestselling author, speaker and one of the greatest interviewers of this generation, Cal Fussman has sat down with some of the world’s most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, John Wooden, Al Pacino and hundreds of others, digging deep into their hearts and delivering their wisdom to the rest of the world. Now, in Big Questions, Cal continues his journey. Uncovering the heart, head, and soul of his guests in thoughtful, deep ...
Let's grow.
Learn the Spartan mindset. Founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NY Times best-selling author, travels the globe seeking and answers authors, academics, athletes, adventurers, entrepreneurs, CEOs and thought leaders. It will shift your thinking, make you laugh and and give you the tools you need. He’s on a mission to find the secrets to success in all aspects of life. Not only does Joe interview epic people, he has brought together an amazing panel to break down and analyze every aspect of these ...
How are you adapting after trauma, injury, loss, or a major change in your life? Host Dr. Theresa Larson's goal of the My New Normal podcast is to help give you the tools - research, education, and stories from resilient humans - to live optimally in your new normal.
Podcast discussing health and fitness and Martial Arts.
The iron sharpens iron. That’s why, on each episode we talk with a business leader, filmmaker, elite military special operator, athlete, or expert about what makes them tick, the secrets to their success, and the habits they’ve incorporated into their lives that have made them who they are today.
Kwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, ...
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341: Pushing Your Limits with Mental Toughness King and Spartan CEO Joe De Sena
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If you want to start a business, you sure as hell better be made of the right stuff. Because Joe De Sena is here to tell you that in business, “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”, and you need to be mentally tough enough to handle it. In this Foundr interview like no other, Nathan Chan speaks with Spartan Race creator, best-selling author, …
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Episode 4 - Joe De Sena, CEO of Spartan, 2 x NYT best selling author
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Episode 4 of the podcast is the first episode of 2021 and starts with guest Joe De Sena who is CEO of Spartan and a 2 time NYT best selling author. Extremely accomplished and a fitness fanatic having completed countless marathons and competitions, Joe started out in the pool cleaning business before having a successful career in Wall Street and eve…
A few years back, with Cal 30 pounds overweight, Joe baited Cal into his company’s obstacle races in order to transform Cal’s life. Cal completed the 5-mile Sprint, then the 10-mile Super, then the 17-mile Beast, and was filmed doing it. The story behind his journey and Joe’s quest to similarly transform 100 million people was crafted into a docume…
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Race the extremes with the Badwater queen Lisa Smith-Batchen / ENDURANCE
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“Physically, our bodies are so capable to do what our mind wants to do,” says Lisa Smith-Batchen, endurance athlete and guest on this week’s Endurance Series episode. SpartanUp Endurance Series host Johnny Waite talks with Lisa about her experiences racing the Badwater and the Badwater Quad. In this episode you’ll learn: -The extreme environments t…
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212: How to Live a Better & Longer Life with Marta Zaraska
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How can we live a better and longer life? We often get questions from our community about anti-aging, and for centuries, people have wanted to know what it takes to live longer, fuller lives. While a healthy diet and exercise are an essential part of living well, it’s been found that the greatest influences of health are strong connections and enga…
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How Gym Owners can Raise the Stakes with Alex Hormozi / DEKA
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“The people who are advanced never don’t do the basics,” says Alex Hormozi, CEO of Gym Launch. Alex talks with SpartanUp DEKA series hosts Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp about how gym owners can thrive during the pandemic. In this episode you’ll learn: -How to increase client retention -How to inspire change with a client by using pain, not gain -Th…
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What Would Mark Cuban Do if He Were President? Joe De Sena Asks
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How can we solve some of our trickiest problems? Joe asked Mark Cuban how he would handle 8 of the biggest problems our country faces if he were president... 9 if you count getting more of you off the couch and out on the course. Wonder what it's really like to be a billionaire? That's where the interview starts. Next Joe De Sena, the founder of Sp…
A day before the inauguration of the new president, Cal remembers a conversation he had with Joe Biden when he was Vice President during The Great Recession. Some of the questions and answers are just as relevant today. Cal believes that fixing health care will be the monument for this time, and he’s ready to help out in any way he can. Time to get…
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211: Fasting for Better Brain Performance with Dave Asprey
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How do you fast for better brain performance? Today, I’m excited to welcome back our very first guest, Dave Asprey, to the show to talk about fasting for your brain. Dave is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur who’s also known as “The Father of Biohacking.” He is a three-time New York Times bestselling science author and host of the Webby award-winn…
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The Egoless Coach with Bryan Medlin / COMBAT
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“We will go to the end of the Earth to make sure our team gets what they need,” says Bryan Medlin. SpartanUp Combat Series host Ryan Warner talks with Medlin - one of the most respected greco-roman wrestling coaches in the country and current University of Illinois assistant coach - about how coaches can remove the ego. In this episode you’ll learn…
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How to Take On Massive Challenge (like running from Afghanistan to China) / ENDURANCE
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From the border of Afghanistan to the border of China, the Running the Roof the crew traversed the Bartang Valley on foot! This journey took over 20+ months to plan, and is the epitome of delayed gratification. Spartan Up Endurance Series host Johnny Waite interviews Jody Bragger, Jodie Gauld and Gabriel Ghiglione, who together, ran across Tajiksta…
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340: How Gabi Lewis dominated a $40 billion industry
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Gabi Lewis, Co-Founder, The Magic Spoon In this yummy episode, Gabi Lewis, Co-Founder of The Magic Spoon, sits down with Nathan Chan to discuss his journey from founding the revolutionary EXO protein snack made from crickets, to dominating the $40billion a year cereal industry. Listen in as Lewis reveals how he managed to get Tim Ferris and Nas as …
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What's Your Ideal Diet? with Nick Shaw & Joe De Sena
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Joe De Sena and Nick Shaw review all the most popular diet types. What should you really be eating? How do you simplify your food choices? Nick is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization - a diet and fitness company founded on evidence-based practices, the author of "Fit for Success," and the host of the RP Strength podcast. This episode i…
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210: Smart & Simple Financial Goals with Nicole Lapin
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Do you need a reboot for your finance in the new year? "Keep it simple!" is a friendly reminder from my long time friend and dynamic guest for today's show, Nicole Lapin. Nicole is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and she is here to share her expertise on wealth and finances. She is currently the host of the CW's business reality compe…
Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race shares his story growing up in the organized crime capital of the world, scaling and selling his successful pool business, earning top dollar on Wall St., and leaving it all to follow his heart. Instagram: @realjoedesena www.spartan.com
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What Hunter McIntyre Really Thinks of Spartan Games / DEKA
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“I have a sticky-note on my wall that says ‘Ryan Atkins made you look stupid,” says Hunter McIntyre, who lost to Atkins at the inaugural Spartan Games. SpartanUp DEKA Series hosts Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp talk with Hunter about his Spartan Games performance. In this episode you’ll learn: -That fitness is the one outlet in modern society that p…
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209: Discovering Courage in Difficult Times with Tana Amen
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How do you discover courage in difficult times? You’ve heard of or maybe even experienced post-traumatic stress, but what about post-traumatic growth? To share her moving story and brand new book, The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child, I am privileged to welcome a very special friend and returning guest, Tana Amen. Tana Amen, BSN RN, is Vice Pre…
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Running across Tajikstan with the creators of Running the Roof/ ENDURANCE
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It’s not about the idea, it’s about the people behind the idea who can make it happen. That’s the theme of today’s StartanUp Endurance Series episode, where host Johnny Waite interviews Jody Bragger, Jodie Gauld and Gabriel Ghiglione, who together, ran across Tajikstan as part of a friendly bet. The bet started in the dead of winter, where the crew…
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339: How GT Dave Started A $1Billion Kombucha Empire From His Bedroom
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In this interview, Nathan Chan sits down with GT Dave, Founder and CEO of GT'S Living Foods. GT discusses how he built a $1B empire from his bedroom and his journey of being the first seller of Kombucha in the United States. In this interview, GT Dave discusses how he first began selling Kombucha, entering the market with a completely new category …
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Leading During Chaos, advice from Unbreakable Leadership's Thom Shea with Joe De Sena
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They were desperate enough to call in an airstrike on themselves. Think about that. WIth that came ultimate clarity. Retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea says war teaches you what's real. He served 23 years with distinguished valor before writing his bestselling book, "Unbreakable: A Navy Seal's Way of Life." Today he talks about his latest book, "Three Sim…
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Kickstarter’s Yancey Strickler Kicks Off 2021
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Cal talks with the co-founder of Kickstarter about the idea of raising some funds for a journey to reshape health care in the United States. Cal realizes he needs to hire some young people who can help out on the Internet to spread the message of the mission. And Kickstarter has helped put billions of dollars into the hands of creative people with …
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How to Stay Hydrated, Focused and Nourished in 2021 with Joe De Sena / COMBAT
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When a decade of training wrestling, blindfolded, saves your life. That’s what Spartan CEO Joe De Sena and SpartanUp Combat Series host Ryan Warner talk about in today’s episode. The guys also cover Joe’s passion for combat sports, why Spartan Nutrition and Joe’s background in chosen suffering. In this episode you’ll learn… How a dinner in NYC led …
What has 2020 taught us? There is no way we could have known or prepared for the year we’ve had. We are experiencing a unique moment in history, and with the new year ahead, I wanted to share some of the learning and re-learning this year has brought. In this episode, I discuss the significance of kindness, the impact of giving, the value of novelt…
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Strategies to Light Up 2021 with Jarod & Yancy / DEKA
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“Keep climbing and stop whining,” says Jarod Cogswell, co-host of the SpartanUp DEKA Series. “Keep climbing and stop whining,” says Jarod Cogswell, co-host of the Spartan Up DEKA Series. Coaches Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp share their best advice for making the most of your 2021 in this episode solo. They recap their biggest learnings from 2020, …
In this epic roundup episode, we took our favorite moments from every interview this year and combined them to create our most jam-packed episode yet: Foundr Best of 2020! That’s right, in this very special episode, you’ll hear valuable insights from: Drew Houston, CEO and founder of DropBox: On problem-solving, his formula for success in business,…
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What is the Equation for Happiness? Mo Gawdat and Joe De Sena
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Mo Gawdat, today’s guest on Spartan Up, tells Joe De Sena happiness, like fitness, is something you can build. He’s the author of "Solve for Happy'' and former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], and today he’s on a mission to teach the art and practice of happiness. Mo experienced a uniquely devastating event, the death of his son, it inspired i…
Cal wanted to do something great in this last podcast of 2020, and he jumped at the chance to spread the word about a guy who is making health care better for a lot of people. Phil Baker at Good Shepherd Pharmacy in Memphis takes in donated drugs and passes them on to doctors who get them to patients who can’t afford them. We’re talking about chemo…
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How to Track Personal Growth in 2021 with Olympian Jake Herbert / COMBAT
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Exercise is like the magic pill. You’ll get better sleep. You’re testosterone will go up. You’re going to look and feel better. All because of exercise, says Olympic wrestler Jake Herbert. Host of the SpartanUp Combat Series Ryan Warner talks with Jake about: -How to track personal growth in 2021. Jake uses a journaling routine called the 4 B’s to …
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Should you run naked? Here's what Ultra Runner Patrick Sweeney Says / ENDURANCE
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“If you want to identify your running inefficiencies, run naked” says ultra-marathon runner Patrick Sweeney, who talks with SpartanUp Podcast Endurance Series host Johnny Waite about how to become a minimalist runner. In this episode you’ll learn: -How Patrick developed a love for running in the sandals -Why minimalist running improves your running…
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Episode 3 - Jorn Bjorn Augestad, 2 Time Ted Talks Speaker
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Jorn Bjorn Augestad is a 31 year old Norwegian who travelled to every country in the world by the age of 29 and is now a two time Ted Talks speaker having given his latest talk in Baghdad, Iraq just a few days back. He reached Baghdad from Norway in his car and it took him 3 months and it seems Co-vid is not slowing him down. Lots of interesting an…
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What happens in your brain when you do hard things? Joe De Sena asks Lisa Feldman Barrett Ph.D.
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We've been telling you for YEARS to do hard things. Today Joe De Sena, our show host and the founder and CEO of Spartan, asks neuroscientist, psychologist, and University Distinguished Professor, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett if we're right. The author of "7 1/2 Lessons About the Brain" and "How Emotions are Made," explains how the brain reacts to stres…
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The Three Doctors: Making A Difference
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Cal has an epiphany after talking to three African-American men who made a pact to all become doctors when they were kids growing up on some mean streets in Newark, New Jersey. They succeeded. The story that Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt tell Cal is so moving, Cal decides to find one African-American kid in a tough spot who wants to…
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207: Your Food & Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo
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How does food affect your mental health? Now more than ever, people have become more health-conscious about diet and exercise as it pertains to matters like cholesterol, high blood pressure, or weight loss, but not many are discussing the connection between food, the brain, and its impact on mental well being. Here to discuss this topic with us tod…
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Keep Riding into Your 50's advice from Tinker Juarez / LA RUTA
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This interview is dedicated to our gracious, enthusiastic, and gone too soon series host Roy Wallack. Rest in peace. “The best social security is to keep on riding.” Tinker Juarez (@dtinker) is 59 years old and still rides 350 miles a week. His consistency and dedication to training is the main focus of today’s episode. La Ruta Series on the Sparta…
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How to Stay Motivated with "the Engine," Sam Briggs / DEKA
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One of the most decorated CrossFit athletes of all time - Sam Briggs - talks with Spartan Up podcast DEKA series hosts Jarog Cogswell and Yancy Culp about: -Sam’s origin story and what being a firefighter has taught her about team building -Why Sam participated in the Spartan Games -The benefits of functional fitness, regardless of age -When Sam ta…
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337: What A Future Billion Dollar Business Looks Like: With Google’s Lead Investor, David Lawee
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Ever wondered what traits and characteristics Google looks for in a founder? Wonder no more, because in this interview, Nathan Chan sits down with CapitalG Founder, David Lawee, to discuss the journey of finding the next $1B Unicorn Business. David is Google's Lead Investor, and has over 13 years of experience under his belt working for one of the …
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When Should Pain Stop You? With Dr. Sean Pastuch and Joe De Sena
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Pain is inevitable, right? But how do you distinguish between the pain you should push through and the pain that's a red flag? Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of Active Life RX, gives Joe De Sena his 4 rules for pain assessment. He also talks about the importance of seeking out and overcoming some kinds of pain in our life. When assessing pain Pastuch sa…
Many in the wine world know Laura as the managing director at Bodega Catena Zapata in Argentina, which produces some of the world’s great wines. But for the last 25 years, she has also been an emergency room physician in San Francisco. When she and Cal get together, they come up with an idea to remove an aspect of health care that drives everyone c…
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206: Stress Minimizing Technique with Emily Fletcher
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Can you minimize stress with meditation? In today’s show, we welcome our extraordinary guest, international speaker, and best-selling author, Emily Fletcher. Emily is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for performance. In this episode, Emily enlightens us of the exponential power of meditation. She explains that med…
