The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Billionaire Mark Cuban joins Joe De Sena on Spartan Up today. The Shark tank star and owner of the Dallas Mavericks talks to Joe about how he would solve some pressing problems from fitness and childhood obesity to marketing Spartan races, to the idea of mandatory service. 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 Spartan, asked Mark whether he'd consider running for president of the United States. If Mark Cuban were president: How would Mark Cuban handle COVID and get us back to racing and Mavericks games? How would he handle the gaping political divide between Red & Blue, Left & Right in the US? How would he solve the current health crisis and get people away from crap food and sugar? What would Mark Cuban do about childhood obesity? What does he think about some kind of mandatory service or right of passage in America? What would he do to create Green Energy? Does Mark Cuban support term limits? How would he improve our education system in the US? Presidential aspirations aside, Joe also asked Mark how HE would market Spartan Races and help with the mission to get 100 million people off the couch and what he thought about investing in Tesla stock. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Brewing. Visit https://athleticbrewing.com/ for free shipping on two six-packs or more LINKS: Mark Cuban Companies https://markcubancompanies.com/ Shower Toga https://showertoga.com/ Alyssa's Cookies https://alyssascookies.com/ FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2021 Spartan

"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: -What 14+ trips to Russia taught Medlin about youth development -Why coaching provides purpose to those who feel the calling -How a house fire in 2017 changed his perspective on gratitude -When you're in a tough spot, how to focus on doing 'one thing right' -Leadership principles from the Marines Connect with Bryan -Twitter: @MedlinBryan -Illini wrestling SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by HoneyStinger. Use the code 'HSSpartan2020' to save 30% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ © 2020 Spartan

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 Tajikstan as part of a friendly bet. The bet started in the dead of winter, where the crew picked a location on a map (blindfolded) and committed to running wherever their finger landed. The end result was a cross-country adventure that was made into a documentary, Running the Roof. In this episode you'll learn: -How to break a massive task into micro-projects -What role visualization played in the Crew's preparations -Why it's important to be a yes person -How the Crew used game theory during the planning process -How the film impacted the Crew's lives Learn more about Jodie, JB and Gabriel: -RunningTheRoof.Com -Watch the documentary: https://filmfest.banffcentre.ca/products/2020-21-world-tour-onyx-program -Connect on social: @jodieGauld; @intrepid_sole -Connect with Midnight Runners on social (@midnightrunners) SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by HoneyStinger. Use the code 'HSSpartan2020' to save 30% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

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 is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Visit Honeystinger.com and use code: HSSPARTAN2020 to save 30% off. LINKS: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/ https://renaissanceperiodization.com/fit-for-success-hardcover FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2021 Spartan

"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 provides a constant feedback loop -Why Hunter's purpose is to be the happiest person in the world -Why Hunter feels it's the 'best' way to determine the 'fittest athlete' -What happens when you don't 'own' your wetsuit -What obstacle gave him the most trouble -His thought on competing against Ryan Atkins -What's next for the Sheriff Connect with Hunter -Twitter @huntthesheriff -Instagram: @huntthesheriff -Website: huntermcintyre.com Connect with Jarod and Yancy -Jarod's Twitter and Instagram: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Twitter and Instagram: @YancyCulp SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by GoneRogue. Use the promo code 'Spartan25" to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

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 picked a location on a map (blindfolded) and committed to running wherever their finger landed. The end result was a cross-country adventure that was made into a documentary, Running the Roof. In this episode you'll learn: -The importance of the team you surround yourself with -Commitment: how to pick a date, or in this case, a country, and commit to the adventure that lies ahead -Why Tajikstan and what dangers did they encounter along the crew's trip? -The crew's running plans for the next 2 years Learn more about Jodie, JB and Gabriel -RunningTheRoof.Com -Watch the documentary -Connect on social: @jodieGauld; @intrepid_sole SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by GoneRogue. Use the promo code 'Spartan25" to get 25% off. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

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 Simple Things: Leading During Chaos." The founder of Unbreakable Leadership's lessons are more valuable than ever today. Thom shares battle-tested advice for leading through chaos with Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena based on the three primary skills you need to master - focus, ego/emotion, and failure. He shares the 6-hour daily program that is the baseline of the successful leaders he trains. LINKS: Unbreakable Leadership https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/ "Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos" https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/books FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan

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 Joe to fall in love with combat sports, specifically, wrestling Joe's journey from cleaning pools, to Cornell to Wall Street Why Joe started racing ultra-distance races A crazy week where Joe ran Badwater, the Vermont 100 and the Lake Placid Ironman Spartan Nutrition and what you'll get from each of the three tools: Hydration Tablets, Energy Capsules and the Spartan Tea Why and when to take these supplements in 2021 How to cut weight (this is for our combat athletes and parents of combat athletes) SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/ © 2020 Spartan

"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, share strategies on how to get the most out of 2021, and talk about 3 reasons to be grateful during these crazy times. In this episode you'll learn -That sometimes you hit a false summit, but you have no choice but to keep climbing -Don't filter yourself in 2021. If you have something to give, let yourself shine -How to keep climbing and stop whining -What the guys are most grateful for Connect with Jarod and Yancy -Jarod's Twitter and Instagram: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Twitter and Instagram: @YancyCulp SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Headspace. For a free one month trial, go to Headpace.Com/Spartan. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2020 Spartan

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 in him a drive to understand the formula of happiness. Happiness, he says, follows a predictable equation. "You can actually follow an algorithm, similar to the idea of if I eat healthy and work out I'll be fitter. If I make happiness, my priority, and do the work, I'll be happier." This episode of Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Headspace You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Visit HEADSPACE.com/SPARTAN for a FREE one month trial with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. READ: https://www.solveforhappy.com/ FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye will be back soon, we miss them! © 2020 Spartan