

Jason Khalipa Podcast
TRAIN HARD Media
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose.
Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.
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Oct 21, 2026 • 58min
There's No Winning in Marriage
What happens when you stop trying to win every argument in your marriage?This week, Jason and Gabe talk about relationships, the small things that make a big difference, and why it's never too late to make a change. From Jason making Ashley coffee every morning to the power of consistent routines, they explore how getting better doesn't always require doing something big.Jason also recaps his 40-hour firearms instructor course, what it taught him about leadership, and why being able to teach something is the ultimate test of understanding it.Plus, a six-foot snake in Gabe's office, BJJ, peptides, Shane Gillis, Instagram algorithms, and some big changes coming to TRAIN HARD Men's Club.The common thread? Stay open-minded, keep learning, and don't be afraid to change the way you've always done things.Come as you are. Leave better.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabe30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter

Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 12min
Why Your Kids Aren't Meeting Your Expectations
Are we expecting too much from our kids, or are we just not communicating what we expect?This week, Jason and Gabe talk about setting boundaries as parents, why boys need structure, and how the way we communicate with our kids can make all the difference. Jason shares a recent situation with Kaden that raises an important question: How can we expect our kids to meet standards we haven't clearly communicated?They also recap Gabe's chaotic Half Ironman weekend, discuss why men need something to work toward, and kick off the six-week TRAIN HARD Bench Press Cycle.Plus, a listener asks how to navigate discipline when you and your spouse have different parenting styles.Come as you are. Leave better.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥Click HERE to find a Men's Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men's Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabe30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter#JKP

Oct 7, 2026 • 58min
Sextortion: The Online Scam Targeting Teenage Boys
This week, Jason and Gabe get into parenting in a world that looks very different from the one they grew up in.The conversation centers around sextortion, kids growing up online, and the reality that parents won’t always be there when their kids make a bad decision. The bigger question is how you build a relationship where your kid feels comfortable coming to you when they screw up instead of trying to hide it.They also talk about having the awkward conversations before someone else does, balancing being a parent and a friend, remembering the stupid things we all did when we were younger, and modeling what it means to be a good man for your sons.Plus, how many reps Jason can hit at 225, gray hairs, pizza rolls, the upcoming Bench Press Cycle, whether people still read books, and a listener question: Is there anything you swore you’d never let your kids do that you’ve since changed your mind on?Come as you are. Leave better.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabe30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App: BENCH CYCLE STARTS OCT. 12Subscribe to our newsletter

Sep 30, 2026 • 1h 5min
The Ayahuasca Experience That Changed Mike Giardina’s Life
Mike G has spent years in the fitness world, working with CrossFit, Assault Fitness, and CrossFit Health, coaching more than 400 seminars around the world, and earning three master’s degrees along the way.In this episode, Jason and Mike talk about why education became such a big part of his life, how our upbringing and difficult experiences continue to shape us years later, and what it looks like to parent teenage daughters when sometimes your role is simply to be on the sideline and be there when they need you.The conversation also gets into some of the uncomfortable parts of parenting teenagers, including conversations around sex and periods, before Mike shares his experience with psychedelics, why he felt pulled toward ayahuasca, and what came from that experience.They also discuss Mike’s work building technology designed to help people better understand their behaviors and experiences.Come as you are. Leave better.https://maps.org/Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonMikeBACK TO SCHOOL COLLECTION30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter

Sep 23, 2026 • 54min
HYROX Mishap and Sydney Sweeney... Where Do We Draw the Line?
A playful debate over the perfect way to eat Uncrustables leads into a HYROX race mishap and questions about event responsibility. Sydney Sweeney’s sports ad sparks a candid discussion about objectification, parenting, and raising confident daughters. They also explore marriage, thoughtful surprises, Men’s Clubs, turning 40, life changes, and the mysteries of psychedelics.

Sep 16, 2026 • 1h 3min
How to Earn Your Spouse’s Support
Jason and Gabe are back with a conversation that goes from choosing between squats and deadlifts to the little things that matter at home.They talk about earning your spouse’s support, why making the coffee and taking the trash out actually matter, and the value of showing up consistently in your relationships.They also get into the resurgence of strength training, peptides, biohacking for kids, training age, and one man’s journey from 430 to 289 pounds.Plus, with AI putting more information at our fingertips than ever, Jason and Gabe talk about the one thing it still can’t replace: real-world experience and actually doing the thing.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeBACK TO SCHOOL COLLECTION30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter

Sep 9, 2026 • 52min
Millennial Dads Need to Be More Selfish
Jason and Gabe talk about why millennial dads are spending more time with their kids than past generations, why that’s a good thing, and where it can go too far. They make the case for dads being a little more “selfish” with their time when it comes to training, health, friendships, and the things that give them fulfillment outside of being a parent.They also get into the difference between happiness and fulfillment, Jason competing in his first USPSA shooting match, Gabe swearing off burpees, and why we’re often too quick to put limits on what we think we’re capable of.Plus, they talk preschool vs. homeschool, youth sports, and where the line is between helping kids get stronger and putting too much stress on young athletes.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeSHOP BACK TO SCHOOL!30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter

Sep 2, 2026 • 54min
Why You Should Always Be Ready for Anything
Jason and Gabe are back talking about what it really means to stay physically ready for whatever life throws at you. Jason shares a recent experience that reinforced why exposure to intensity, fatigue, and uncomfortable situations matters, and why fitness should be about much more than looking good.They also get into Gabe’s bike racing, old-school track workouts at Seguin High School, the very different experiences of a Snoop Dogg concert and worship music, and why the hardest thing someone is going through still deserves perspective and empathy. Plus, Jason explains why gratitude matters even when life feels heavy and why TRAIN HARD Men’s Club should never be treated as a marketing tool for your gym.A wide-ranging conversation on fitness, perspective, gratitude, and being ready when life asks something of you.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to find a Men’s Club near you.Click HERE for a free guide on how to start a Men’s Club.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeTRAIN HARD Coffee30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppSubscribe to our newsletter

Aug 26, 2026 • 1h 12min
Chris Hinshaw: CrossFit’s Hidden Role in the HYROX Boom
Chris Hinshaw, aerobic capacity and endurance coach who runs AerobicCapacity.com, explains how CrossFit gyms became a natural training ground for HYROX athletes. He discusses cultural differences between European and U.S. fitness, why simply adding running volume can be wrong, and how station-based training and coaching shape HYROX success.

Aug 19, 2026 • 53min
Which Youth Sports Build the Best Athletes?
They recount a library confrontation and why men’s training spaces still matter. A new sandbag prototype and the trap bar versus multi-grip bar debate spark a gear and deadlift conversation. They examine which youth sports best build transferable athleticism and how to prevent overuse injuries. The show also tackles MLB salary cap tradeoffs, WNBA controversies, coaching principles about public support, and e-bike safety concerns.


