The Jedburgh Podcast

Fran Racioppi

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Sep 12, 2023 • 46min

#117: Leading America's Inner City Youth - Green Beret Project's Adam Kramer, Jaylen Powell & Kaseem Cotton (CrossFit Games 2023 Series)

Win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities. That’s the mission of the Green Beret Project. In every corner of the world America’s Green Berets win the fight on the front lines of battle, but what if we deployed that same power that builds and empowers foreign armies to empower, mentor, transform and grow leaders in our inner city youth. Fran Racioppi kicks off The Jedburgh Podcast coverage of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games from the US Army Fitness Truck in Madison, WI with Adam Kramer, Jaylen Powell and Kaseem Cotton of the Green Beret Project. Adam serves as the executive director responsible for turning boys like Jaylen and Kaseem into responsible adults who understand the value of community, hard work and responsibility. Adam shares how his journey from a federal penitentiary has provided the credibility and experience needed to identify with underserved youth. Jaylen and Kaseem discuss how the program has kept them off the streets and provided an alternative option to crime, drugs and gangs as they prepare for college this fall. Learn more about Green Beret Project and empower the next generation of leaders.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome toCrossFit Games 2023 and Be All You Be3:45 Green Beret Project’s Programs5:09 Getting kids off the streets10:29 Growing up and learning from the streets, selling drugs and prison15:29 Bringing inner city kids together with law enforcement 17:30 Learning life skills and growing through CrossFit22:50 College football and carpentry31:04 How to support the Green Beret Project 34:21 Adam, Jalyen and Kaseem’s three daily foundations to success Quotes: “The mission: identifying young males that need strong men in their life.” (2:48)“I don’t want to be that. I have a job now…this is gonna get me off the streets.” (6:25) “It made me become a man. It made me have a bigger mentality than what I had before.” (8:21)“Working with the local [police department] is helping break down barriers in the community.” (16:21) “What drives me to be better is knowing that you’re better than me.”  (23:24) “I want to be on his level or stronger. I don’t want him to keep saying he’s stronger than me.” (28:17) “A lot of kids in my school, their main goal is to be a pro athlete or a gang banger.”(29:31)This episode is brought to you by US Army, Wodify, Hero Coffee, GORUCK, Yeti &  Compass Workforce Solutions.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 30min

#116: Educating the Children of Fallen Patriots - Development Officer Jeanette McMahon

What happens to the children of our service members when they make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom and American way of life? Who makes sure they’re taken care of, have a bright future and are afforded every opportunity to be successful in life? In this episode, Fran Racioppi dives into the incredible work of Children of Fallen Patriots, an organization dedicated to providing educational support to the children of fallen service members. Fran is joined by Fallen Patriots’ Development Officer, Colonel Jeanette McMahon from Pepisco Headquarters to celebrate the 2023 culmination of Rolling Remembrance, Pepsico’s cross-country journey to honor the American Flag, the heroes who defend it, and the children who are left behind.  Jeanette and her children are themselves the Gold Star Family of LTC Michael McMahon. She shares with Fran their “growth of grief” as the emotional toll of loss changes as children grow up.  Jeanette was a West Point graduate and one of the first women in US Army Aviation. Today, she works to ensure every child of our fallen has access to an education. Learn more about Fallen Patriots and get involved in the education of our next generation of leaders.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Rolling Remembrance and Pepsi Headquarters 1:31 Losing a parent in the line of duty4:10 America’s future relies on the education of our youth 9:21 COL Jeanette McMahon leads women in Army Aviation12:12 Remembering LTC Michael McMahon14:43 How children grieve at every milestone of life19:04 Rolling Remembrance results in over $2M in Pepsico support23:05 Get involved to support the children of our fallen Quotes: “Children of Fallen Patriots provides that debt free college education for those students who have lost a parent in the line of duty.” (2:20)“Our future of our country relies on our youth.” (7:15)“I think you just kind of go into automatic survival mode; especially a mom with kids. You have to get them through it.” (14:13)“It’s a growth of grief…children go through those stages but their brain actually develops and is now able to understand it at a different level. “ (14:55)“It stops at 60 places across the country. It just literally drives from state to state.” (21:05)“All the folks that we hire as scholarship administrators are Gold Star Kids themselves and have received scholarships.” (22:27)“We have 12,000 kids in our system. We know there’s 25,000 out there.” (23:45This episode is brought to you by Compass Workforce Solutions.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 18min

#115: Fist bumps, Volleyball and Running With A Mouthful of Water - GORUCK Games 2023 Champions Carly Wopat & Matt Kempson, GORUCK Founders Jason & Emily McCarthy, Sandlot Founder B.J. Naedele

Nobody cares what you can do fresh. The GORUCK Games takes grit, endurance and a willingness to run with a mouthful of water.  Anything Special Forces are on the table. To close out the 2nd Annual Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games, Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff dive into this two-part episode explaining all things GORUCK Games with the GORUCK founders that created them and the 2023 Champions who tackled the event head on. GORUCK Founders Jason and Emily McCarthy, as well as Sandlot Technology Founder B.J. Naedele share the theory behind the games, the savage thought-process they took to design the events and why camaraderie is fostered through military-inspired training and a few fist bumps. In the second part, 2023 Champions Carly Wopat and Matt Kempson shut down the games as they recap their personal journeys that included a 100 lb ruck run, false finishes, knot tying, hand-to-hand combat, and moving 3000 lbs of sandbags.  Carly shares her career as a professional beach volleyball player and a firefighter, while Matt explains how building the foundation to his house was the key to winning the final event. Learn more about Carly Wopat, Matt Kempson and the GORUCK Games. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the 2023 GORUCK Games Finals2:01 All Special Forces training is fair game5:38 Making the GORUCK Games grittier while welcoming the masses8:46 The Sandlot App and the dehumanization of social media 15:33 Defining the “Fist Bump”21:42 The hidden gem of the FitTalks 29:34 What to expect at the GORUCK Games Finals34:15 Who is Carly Wopat? Volleyball player, firefighter, athlete40:21 Matt Kempson leaves a legacy with knots45:38 GORUCK Games events explained56:57 Can you run with a mouthful of water, fight and hold sandbags?1:12:04 Coming back next year? Quotes: “Anything that they would train us to do in Special Forces is fair game.” (2:24) “What’s a fist bump worth? That’s what you do with your friends.“ (11:09) “Everyone was probably like ok this volleyball girl is gonna tap out on the first endurance race.” (35:36) “There’s a big difference between 3rd and 1st…I was on a mission.” (42:17) “I can’t not do my best.” (49:44) “I can't control how he’s gonna do. I can only control how I’m gonna do.  I’m just gonna go until I die.” (1:00:00)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 38min

XPT, Training in Water and Fitness Weirdos: Jumping In With XPT Director Of Performance PJ Nestler (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games Series 2023)

Water is the great equalizer. For most, it’s where our true limits are found, tested and overcome. Where failure becomes the stepping stone to greatness. In this episode, PJ Nestler, the Director of Performance at XPT: Extreme Performance Training, joined Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to share how the highest achievers embrace discomfort to win no matter the challenge. PJ coaches athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB and UFC and reveals the secrets behind XPT's unique training philosophy including their Performance Model of Breath, Move, Recover, Fuel & Connect. Founded by elite athletes Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reese, XPT puts water at the center of their training model, forcing athletes to face their fears early and often to build a foundation of hard work and resilience aimed at dealing with everyday life.PJ also illustrates how making gains requires a deliberate process, variation in our training and a focus on building connections with ourselves, others and purpose beyond our own goals. We can be great at one thing, but versatility across many things is the key to longevity and overall health. Learn more about XPT and  PJ Nestler on the web or follow them on social media.  Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version of our conversation on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast and the ice bath2:42 Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reese found XPT Fitness6:15 Why breathwork is the foundation of performance 11:47 How variable fitness improves health 15:00 Doing fitness vs having a plan20:02 The benefits of the ice bath23:09 How connection increases performance28:46 How to translate training discomfort to life  Quotes: “How can we be better parents? How can we be better business people?” (3:05)“Your breathing can either be a weakness or a weapon.” (6:54) “Movement should be variable. Let’s look at the things you’re not developing.” (12:37)“Just doing a bunch of fitness is like driving randomly and hoping you’re going to get to a destination.” (15:05)“All these people are probably the weirdos in their neighborhood.” (25:10)“We will find your failure limit very quickly.” (29:47)PJ’s Three Pillars of ConnectionConnection to self Connection to othersConnecting to something outside themselfThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Aug 18, 2023 • 31min

#114: Stop Mistaking Duration For Effort - Street Parking Founder & CEO Miranda Alcaraz (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

Getting fit doesn’t require tons of time and equipment. It takes consistency and the commitment to just do something. Fitness knows no boundaries. Miranda Alcaraz, the Founder and CEO of Street Parking, joined Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to explain how to find a workout out in any location or circumstance. Miranda shared the philosophy behind Street Parking and her vision after years of competing in CrossFit. She emphasized the need to embrace real-life challenges and adapt workouts to fit our changing lifestyles; which often includes our children in our fitness routines and challenges the notion that interruptions should hinder progress. With Street Parking, there are no excuses, no limitations, and no compromises on their drive to create a supportive and inclusive community that values every member's unique journey. Learn more about Miranda Alcaraz and Street Parking on the web or follow them on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast 4:21 Getting great results with minimal time and equipment7:31 Stop putting workouts on the pedestal12:18 Tailoring workouts and removing the leaderboard 14:44 Redefining virtual training and the Street Parking App19:38 The explosive growth of Street Parking25:18 Street Parking In The Wild Tour27:18 Three Daily Foundations to Success Quotes: “I knew that with very simple workouts, you get really great results with minimal time and equipment.” (4:28)“What I truly believe is missing for most people is just consistency.” (6:21)“Don’t mistake duration for effort.” (9:43)“We got rid of our leaderboard completely.” (13:33)“On the app today there’s three versions of the daily workout…based on the equipment that you have.” (17:48)“When the pandemic happened we didn’t have to change anything.” (22:07)Miranda Alcaraz’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessMoveSpend focused, quality time with familyWrite down something positive This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 33min

#113: Getting Fit Over 40, Dumbbells and the Toilet Trust Fall - Fitness Coach Steph Gaudreau (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

What  happened to the “over the hill” parties of the 80’s and 90’s? Who says we can’t be an athlete at any age regardless of when we start our fitness journey? Fitness Coach for the over 40, Steph Gaudreau, joined  Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to explain how to get fit at any age.Steph breaks down why 40 is a milestone we shouldn’t fear, exactly what happens to our bodies post 40 and how we can break the stigma that it’s too late to start. Steph’s process is simple…embrace the dumbbells, add plyometrics, and beware of the “toilet trust fall!”Learn more about Steph Gaudreau on the web or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast and fitness over 402:38 You can start getting fit over 40!5:37 The dangers of the “toilet trust fall”7:56 What actually happens to our body at 40?11:02 Becoming an athlete at any age and skill level18:24 Why dumbbells are underrated 22:00 Steph’s new app-based strength program and the de-load25:55 How to continue plyometrics as you age28:42 Steph’s Foundations to Success  Quotes: "Sometimes that barrier to entry can feel so high. (3:34)“When you’re 40 or older, there’s a lot of misinformation.There’s a lot of fear tactics.” (3:57)“When I was growing up we were having ‘over the hill’ parties.” (8:11)“If we can figure out who is the person we are trying to become then that helps to shape the habits we put into place.” (12:55)“Dumbbells are really accessible for people and are very versatile.” (18:53)“Plyometrics are the chef’s kiss for building bone.” (22:43)Steph Gaudreau’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessMoveConnect with othersHave a morning ritual (with coffee!) This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 3min

#112: Meatballs, A Killer Morning Routine & The Relationship Business - Entrepreneur, Restaurateur, Athlete Michael Chernow (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

Do what you say you’re going to do. It’s a simple concept that’s too often lost when the times get tough and we’re under pressure. To close out day two of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games entrepreneur, restaurateur and athlete Michael Chernow joins Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff for a post-apocalyptic rain storm conversation about building businesses, forging relationships and committing to success. Michael is the founder of Seamores and Kreatures of Habit, and the co-founder of The Meatball Shop. As a New York City native he candidly shares how he entered the restaurant industry to escape a difficult childhood homelife; a decision that began a career of hospitality service, but also led to severe drug and alcohol addiction. Faced with a decision point about his life at just 23, Michael explains how we overcome adversity by focusing on our choices, setting a killer morning routine, and building meaningful relationships with people who push us to succeed.  An exceptional entrepreneur distinguishes themselves by consistently taking decisive action and by doing what they say they’re going to do; and for Michael that plan includes making the CrossFit Games by 45!Learn more about Michael Chernow on the web or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast & keeping your word3:00 Founding Seamores and CrossFit competition goals8:30 Michael begins working in restaurants to escape life at home11:15 Overcoming drug abuse in the restaurant industry13:55 Opening The Meatball Shop with a great story19:06 Making healthy food taste good25:15 Waking up and making the choice to perform with a killer morning routine35:18 You get out what you put in38:30 Get back up…it’s the only thing you have to do49:24 The business of business is relationships59:26 Three Daily Foundations to Success Quotes: “I’ve made it my mission to have people around me that I’m chasing.” (3:35)“Connect with and engage with and create environments for people to strive in.” (10:25)We were opening up a New York City meatball place that had never been done before.” (17:41)“I like to start my day everyday by pouring a rock solid foundation.” (27:45)“I’ve made it my mission to learn to love the hard and the hurt.” (41:11)“If you want to be elite, you’re gonna get hurt.” (41:40)“People have to like you...The business of business is relationships.” (51:33)Michael’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessLove Be LovedMove Your Ass This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Jul 22, 2023 • 24min

#111: Have Humans Become Too Soft? - The Comfort Crisis Author Michael Easter (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

Have humans become too soft? Has our constant innovation and ingenuity created a society that chooses comfort over the hard work needed to grow to become our best selves?  In this episode, Michael Easter joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to discuss the perils of the The Comfort Crisis, Michael's groundbreaking book that confronts one of society's most pressing challenges head-on. Wearing his 2% hat, Michael shares how we can enhance our mental and physical strength 2% at a time to make small incremental changes that will compound over time without requiring a complex formula of restrictions and activities. Fran and Michael break down the importance of doing hard things, focusing on solving the root causes of our need for comfort and why we have to love the process of discomfort to grow. Fran also presses Michael on the state of journalism today, the negative impact of internet click bait and how Michael’s focus on normalcy and accuracy is bringing sanity back to journalism today. Learn more about Michael Easter on the web or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast 1:38 Have we become soft as a society and losing to cavemen?3:22 Why we need to do hard things6:40 You have to love the process for long term gains9:20 How to build effectiveness by focusing on solving the problem11:20 Adding 2% to our performance through fitness and not overcomplicating nutrition15:24 How internet click bait has negatively affected journalism 19:25 Michael’s Three Daily Foundations to Success Quotes: “For millions of years doing the next easiest, most comfortable thing; that served us.” (1:51) “Our ancestors, they exercised about 14x more than us.” (2:46)“The innovations that tend to take off, they tend to make our lives easier.” (4:21)“It’s almost like inactivity is poison.” (5:41)“You have to embrace short-term comfort to get a long-term gain.” (5:52)“100% of those people, they knew that taking the stairs would give them a long-term benefit.” (11:31)“We overcomplicate the shit out of nutrition.” (12:57)“Trying to restore some sanity, and normalcy, and accuracy to journalism is kind of my charge.” (19:06)Michael Easter’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessWrite first thing in the morningBe activeLaugh with people This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 29min

#110: The SEVENTY2 Survival System - Uncharted Supply Company Founder & CEO Christian Schauf (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

Most emergencies last less than 72 hours. Luck favors those who think the most about their preparation before an emergency even occurs. For this episode, Fran Racioppi is joined by Christian Schauf, founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Company, live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games. Christian launched Uncharted with an investment from Shark Tank after pitching the SEVENTY2 survival system; a kit designed specifically to keep you alive for the first 72 hours of a crisis. Fran and Christian unpack the secrets to securing an investment from the Sharks, the up’s and down’s of entrepreneurism, and just what is in the SEVENTY2. Christian also shares his three keys to successful product design and why there are no life hacks on the road to success. Learn more about Christian Schauf and Uncharted Supply Company and pick up your SEVENTY2 or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast 2:30 Christian leads USO music tours through the Middle East4:31 The SEVENTY2 sells triple expectations on Shark Tank7:23 What’s in the SEVENTY2?11:26 There are no life hacks13:25 Determining new product ideas15:36 How to get people to think about preparation22:44 Christian’s three daily foundations to successQuotes: “If you were away from home and your 10 year old son was home alone what could you give somebody like that would tangibly change the situation for the better. (4:12)“I’m a big believer in burning the ships…You go for it if you believe in it.” (5:31)“I want them talking positively about us because that’s going to drive sales.” (6:12)“It was about the most likely things that can happen to you…and making sure we had a wide range of products that can sustain life.” (8:35)“It’s a hack society. A life hack. It gets you nowhere.” (12:39)“The people that are the most prepared think about it the most.” (15:57)“Keep doing the right stuff in the right way. It’s gonna work out.” (21:17)Christian Schauff’s Three Daily Foundations To SuccessTake care of yourself through sleep and fitnessSurround yourself with the best peopleFocus on high qualityThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 39min

#109: Freedom and the Non-News Media - Journalist & Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)

What is Freedom? The human spirit at its core seeks two opposing ideals; to be free from the influence of others, yet to be part of a community of like-minded people. Journalist and Best-Selling Author Sebastian Junger joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to share how his new #1 New York Times Best-Selling book Freedom is exploring this simple, yet complex ideal of the human character. Through a 400-mile trip along Pennsylvania’s Amtrak line, Sebastian chronicles the nuances of human nature's plight to forge their own path, while remaining reliant on the resources of their communities and government. He defines the differences freedom brings between the wealthy and the poor, and how despite our best efforts to be self-sufficient, there is no complete freedom of the human spirit. Fran and Sebastian also cover the state of the news media, the negative impact of the non-news commentary on America, and the bond between journalists and soldiers who often share the same experiences in war, but from very different perspectives. Learn more about Sebastian Junger and pick up your copy of Freedom or any one of his best-selling books on his website or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast 0:59 The bond between journalists and soldiers3:56 Reporting on the most violent places on Earth 7:47 How the non-news media is dividing America14:36 Allowing journalists onto the front lines with American soldiers  19:32 Defining “Freedom”22:17 Sebastian’s new book: Freedom27:17 Exploring America’s wealth along the railroad29:22 The power of the American railroad and trains33:40 Sebastian’s Three Daily Foundations To Success  Quotes: “It never occurred to me that the US would wind up in another ground war.” (1:24)“What I try to do is pick stories that illuminate something important about humans.” (4:59)“News is an objective delivery of facts and objective analysis of facts.” (8:06)“What’s not fine is distorting reality to produce pre-formatted conclusions.” (10:22)“It’s not a news source unless they’re willing to critique their own. And if they’re not…it’s propaganda.” (11:05)“There is no complete freedom. You either owe your life and your loyalty to your local community or to your government.” (21:10)“Wealthy people have enormous choices in their lives and that’s a form of freedom..” (27:50)Sebastian Junger’s Three Daily Foundations To SuccessBe emotionally and intellectually present with my familyRemain physically activePlay the accordion  This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

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