

The Pat Flynn Show
Pat Flynn
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.
- 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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 17, 2020 • 26min
EP 434: Monday QnA - Daily Swing Quota, Study Habits, Pascal Wager for Masks
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! ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 16, 2020 • 45min
Sunday School: Ways of Knowing God, Deism vs Theism, Causes of Unbelief, and More
Shared from his wife's podcast, Pat and Christine decide to have an informal Catechism study! They begin by explaining what the Catholic Catechism is, why people should study it, and then dive into Part One, Chapter One, Man's Capacity for God. Topics discussed are ways of knowing God, man's inherent religiosity, deism vs theism, the causes of unbelief, and more! Here's the Catechism being used. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 14, 2020 • 1h 36min
Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Case for Christ
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 central claims of Christianity, including the resurrection. ... Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/the-philosophical-approach-to-god-with-dr-robert-koons/ The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 13, 2020 • 15min
EP 433: 4 Simple Rules for Building LEAN Muscle
Pat discusses 4 simple and straightforward principles for increasing lean muscle mass. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it’s always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn’t take long, it’s only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it’s worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line “review”, and we’ll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You’ll love to hate them. Promise. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 11, 2020 • 1h 1min
EP 432: Dan John on Beating the Quarantine 15 + Book Giveaway
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. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it’s always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn’t take long, it’s only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it’s worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line “review”, and we’ll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You’ll love to hate them. Promise. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 9, 2020 • 36min
Sunday School: Chatting Faith and Reason with My Wife
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 God's existence) can bolster confidence in your faith, refine your theological understanding, and present opportunities for more productive conversation with skeptics. Check out Pat's new $1 eBook How to Think About God here: https://amzn.to/31xOgul ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 20min
Philosophy Friday: The Philosophical Approach to God with Dr. Rob Koons
Dr. Rob Koons returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss his recent article Skepticism and the Principle of Sufficient Reason and how we can reason our way to God's existence. We discuss the explanatory principle used to affirm God's existence, why this principle should be affirmed, the costs of denying this principle, how to avoid determinism and brute facts, and, finally, how to reason from uncased reality to God. Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/philosophy-friday-dr-koons-on-cosmological-arguments-for-god-grim-reaper-paradoxes-and-more/ The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 4, 2020 • 51min
EP 431: Dan John on Building Guns and Buns, Avoiding Cliches, His New Book, and More
In this episode, Dan shares his famous "buns and guns" routine, offers advice for writers, and spills details on his upcoming book Attempts. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it’s always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn’t take long, it’s only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it’s worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line “review”, and we’ll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You’ll love to hate them. Promise. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!

Aug 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
Sunday School: The Case for the Pope with Joe Heschmeyer
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 sanctify it. In this episode of Sunday School, Pat and Eric are joined by Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter, to discuss this central Catholic belief, and argue why we should see the Papacy as a wonderful gift, deeply rooted in both Scripture and Tradition. ... Be sure to order a copy of Pope Peter on Amazon! And check out Joe's website at https://shamelesspopery.com/ ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you! ...

Jul 31, 2020 • 21min
EP 430: Exercises Not Worth Doing, Middle Aged Strength Pursuits, and More
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 for men of a certain age. ... New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it’s always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn’t take long, it’s only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it’s worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line “review”, and we’ll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You’ll love to hate them. Promise. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!