

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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Sep 9, 2024 • 55min
077: This CrossFit Stuff Works With Games Champion Ben Smith
Jason and Gabe sit down with CrossFit Games Champion Ben Smith for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Competing with Team USA in Berlin
- What is the future of CrossFit?
- How are you still CrossFitting 16 years later?
- Pregnant ladies doing muscle ups
- Transitioning from competitive CrossFit training to CrossFit for life
- Reading the bible from cover to cover
- How does faith affect your
- How do we foster a love for movement in our kids?
- Gabe loves baseball
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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
076: 46 and Jacked: The Proof is in the Pudding with Dennis Marshall
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Dennis Marshall is BACK!
- What goes into the FORCE Program?
- Dennis is 46 and straight jacked (the proof is in the pudding)
- We're playing the long game
- Volume is intensity's regulator
- The role of the 1-rep-max
- The dark beauty of interval workouts
- Training different energy systems
- Checking your ego for Zone 2 workouts
- VaRiEtY
- What's so magical about a barbell?
- Always having something to train for
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Sep 4, 2024 • 21min
Q&A Special Guest: Kelly Starrett. Recovery and Return to Sport
"How can athletes effectively return to their sport or physical activities after significant injuries like back pain from snatches, hip replacements, or severe conditions like Rhabdomyolysis, and what are the best practices for re-engaging without recurring injuries?"
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The Ready State
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Sep 2, 2024 • 50min
075: Easy Access World: Impact on Modern Relationships
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
- Hats are backwards and we're ready to go
- Getting a divorce? There's a coach for that
- Life is hard either way, do it with someone you love
- We live in a world with too much access
- Your responsibility to look good for your spouse
- Should you fight in front of the kids?
- Jason got challenged at the ORIGIN Camp
- Never get mad on the mats
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Aug 29, 2024 • 51min
074: Navigating Life's Fragility: Insights and Reflections
Jason and Gabe sit down for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast: - Time moves fast, man- Bulkhead aisle seat- Life is fragile- Does it make you feel better, worse, or the same?- Our takes on politics- "I am not okay" turned into an amazing experience- There's always a risk- The story of the Finnish diversNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow the Pod
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Aug 28, 2024 • 15min
Q&A: How to Balance Training with a Physically Demanding Blue-Collar Job?
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 4min
Throwback: You Get One Shot At Parenting With Guest Rich Froning
Jason sits down with Rich Froning for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast: [0:00] Ladies and Gentlemen, Rich Froning!!![3:00] The guys can't pull off the cowboy hat[5:48] Alternative school routes for kids[8:47] The trades are a lost art[11:20] Filling in the gaps as parents[12:30] Bow v. gun hunting[15:25] Are the Froning kids the next CrossFit Games champs?[18:25] Feelings toward the Teen CrossFit Games (go play sports)[21:46] No video games in the house[24:29] Strong women as role models to young girls[25:59] What would Jason change about the CrossFit Games?[29:35] The benefits from being on a team[30:28] Favorite competition memories [34:05] What is Rich training for next? (hittin' that stair stepper)[37:40] Do hunters and vegans want the same thing?[41:16] The hardest thing Rich has ever done in his life[43:23] "Nothing I do will ever be as cool as Rich Froning"[46:52] You can be tough AND compassionate[48:58] Back to the basics: please and thank you[52:00] Btw, we don't promote violence[55:00] Family board meetings[1:00:32] You gotta run himNever let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow the Pod
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Throwback: Dad Bods Are Out! With Guest Josh Bridges
Jason and Gabe sit down with Josh Bridges for today’s episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast:
[0:00] Josh Bridges on the mic!
[1:37] Reminiscing on Josh at the CrossFit Games
[3:13] Workout, event, or test?
[5:00] Impressed by Casey AcKree
[8:04] Elbow issues
[12:01] Josh summarizes his fitness goals
[14:25] How do you engrain training into your kids’ lives?
[20:07] Fitness to show up for your kids
[23:04] At what age should you start tackle football?
[27:58] Parenting doesn’t come with a manual
[29:42] If your kids don’t do chores, you’re doing them a disservice
[34:18] Would you let your kids specialize in CrossFit?
[38:34] Roman’s one-legged double-unders and Fikowski’s self-sabotage
[44:20] Are CrossFit competitors too friendly with one another?
[50:19] You’re there to win, bottom line
[57:48] Gun safety and bullying basics with kids
[1:10:10] Jason’s Cold Plunge is NOT set at 39 degrees + episode recap
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Aug 21, 2024 • 17min
Q&A: Why Do Many Young Men Choose TRT Over Lifestyle Changes?
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Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 22min
073: Nick Freitas Shares Essential Values for Raising and Loving Your Kids
In this discussion, Nick Freitas, a passionate advocate for effective parenting, shares his insights on raising children with strong moral values. He identifies five essential characteristics that every person should embody, emphasizing the importance of communication and humility in parenting. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of raising boys versus girls and the significance of building emotional connections. Freitas also highlights the need for unconditional love while teaching respect, helping children navigate the complexities of today’s world.


