Jason Khalipa Podcast

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Home Team Reacts: Mr. Beast Viral Weight Loss Video Jun 25, 2025

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The Truth Behind the Viral Mr. Beast Weight Loss Video, Mental Health for Men, and What’s Happening in Schools

The crew is back and kicking things off with the insane Mr. Beast transformation video. From running times slashed in half to losing over 100 pounds—what’s real, what’s not, and what it means for the rest of us.

But it doesn’t stop there. This episode digs into real mental health conversations for men—what to do when you feel like you’ve got no one to talk to, and why seeking help isn’t weakness.

Plus:

The Golden Gate Bridge survivor’s perspective
Why phones are wrecking our awareness
Youth sports drama and coaching chaos
The discipline crisis in schools
Is homeschooling the answer?
And of course… BPC157 and what MDV’s eating now

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00 – The Mr. Beast viral weight loss video was CRAZY
7:45 – There’s so much we don’t see behind the scenes
9:18 – Mile run time cut in half?!
10:42 – How to lose 100 lbs in 50 days
13:55 – If Mr. Beast is listening...
15:40 – Mental health services for men
16:28 – Losing 100 lbs is POSSIBLE
18:01 – What if you have no one to talk to?
21:20 – The man who survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge
26:16 – You never know what someone else is going through
29:00 – Get your head out of your phone
30:33 – Kaden is a bad luck charm for the Mets
32:09 – Kaden starts tackle football: how it compares to baseball
34:50 – Youth coaches and parents need emotional control
38:00 – Where are schools headed with no discipline?
41:46 – Maybe homeschool is the answer...
44:00 – Pros and cons of different school systems
54:11 – Championing what’s good for YOU
55:00 – What’s MDV eating now?
56:04 – BPC157 and grip strength

New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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3 Workouts a Week to Transform Your Body and Still Crush Parenting! Jun 23, 2025

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Want to get in shape without sacrificing family time? Discover how just 3 workouts a week can transform your body and help you crush parenting like a pro. In this episode of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Gabe Yanez takes the mic for Episode 185, sharing practical tips and powerful insights for busy dads aiming to balance fitness, career, and family life. If you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, this one’s for you.

Ready to take action on your fitness goals? Take our quick training quiz and download the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/. It’s packed with streamlined programs to help you build strength, stay consistent, and still have time for your family.

In this episode, Gabe breaks down how to simplify your fitness routine with effective, time-saving strategies. Learn why focusing on consistency beats overtraining, how to set realistic goals, and why 3 days of smart, focused training are all you need to feel and look your best. Whether you're a CrossFit veteran or just getting started, this episode will inspire you to fit fitness into any lifestyle.

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Chapters:

0:00 Jason in Vegas - Gabe To Hosts Solo

1:48 From Swimming to Triathlons

5:27 Triathlon Success Despite Struggles

7:19 Team USA: Luxury vs. Hostels

11:09 Faster and Stronger with Age

12:57 What Even Counts as CrossFit?

17:24 Simple Tips to Build Strength

19:32 Fitness Beyond CrossFit

23:16 Balancing Fitness and Family

24:52 Basics of Hypertrophy Training

28:18 Why 3 Workouts Are Enough

29:59 Train Smarter, Not Harder

33:10 How My Food Views Changed

35:07 Food Quality vs. Practicality

38:55 Fitness First, Food Later

40:33 Nutrition Made Simple

44:02 Adjusting to Two Kids

45:51 Parenting is Tough but Worth It

49:21 Travel with Kids Gets Easier

50:53 Facing Challenges Grows You

54:21 Starting BJJ with My Son

56:08 Mets, Workouts, and Family

59:37 Life as a Girl Dad

1:01:22 Simplified BJJ Training

6:00 Minute Mile or Food Dyes... What’s Going to Kill You First? Jun 20, 2025

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Situational Awareness, Self-Defense, and Realistic Running Goals

Today, the crew covers everything from running mile times to the importance of awareness, protection, and training—for you and your family.

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 You can't even run a 6:00 mile??
6:30 Being a hater just to be a hater
8:20 What's a realistic running goal for a 30-year-old man?
13:00 Confidence to handle anything outside your home
15:00 Are violent people training in gyms? Trust, but verify
18:14 Moms wake for kids. Dads wake for threats.
20:30 Creeps are everywhere—be prepared
23:00 Posting your kids online: smart or risky?
31:05 Why women have to be more aware than men
36:00 Self-defense for kids—do they know what 200lbs feels like?
40:29 Letting your kids do what they want vs. what you want
46:33 What would you do? A guy throws bread at his wife
49:00 Listener question: Getting into BJJ
51:52 Caitlin Clark drama—what’s really going on?

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HYROX World Championship Controversy. Plus: Can Jason Hang? Jun 18, 2025

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The Home Team on HYROX, CrossFit’s Mistakes, and the Power of 45 Days

The Home Team is back to wrap up the TH45 Challenge and break down the state of HYROX, CrossFit, and commitment in today’s fitness world. Jason, Gabe, MDV, and Dennis aren’t holding back 👇

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 The sleds at HYROX—here’s what no one tells you
5:00 The problem with HYROX (and how to fix it)
10:30 HYROX vs. CrossFit: One needs to be profitable, the other wasn’t
15:05 Jason has officially scrubbed all his embarrassing videos from the internet
21:00 CrossFit tried too hard to overcomplicate a good thing
23:47 Every sport needs a villain…
27:40 Why HYROX might need its own WWE-style drama
29:42 “Let Them”—the mindset theory worth stealing
30:40 TH45 is DONE! Our biggest takeaways
33:00 Why 45 days is the perfect challenge length
38:03 Real transformations came from doing the simple things well
43:09 How often are you doing challenges or setting goals for yourself?
51:30 The mindset shift: Do the work and stay in a great mood
57:01 “Stay on the shore”... what does that mean?
1:00:19 Jason’s bar hang attempt (spoiler: not great)
1:02:54 Shoutout to the young bucks of CrossFit
1:04:00 NEW TRAIN HARD apparel just dropped—plus a big ask from us

Listen to The Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.

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Can You Still Crush It at 40? Mindset Over Muscle! Jun 16, 2025

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Are you wondering if you’ve still got what it takes to dominate at 40? Dive into this powerful episode of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, where hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez unpack raw truths about aging, fitness, and mental strength in Episode 182.

In this episode, we explore pushing physical limits with a Half Iron Man, the power of reconnecting with buddies for a boost, and how wisdom can outshine raw energy as you grow older. We tackle fatherhood challenges, the drive to build a strong family, and why mental grit matters more than muscle when life throws punches. From battling business setbacks to supporting each other as men, this episode is packed with real talk for dads ready to rise.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Half Iron Man

0:26 - Thoughts on Drinking with Friends

1:57 - Fear of Being Judged

3:08 - Joy of Reuniting with Friends

4:41 - Early Race Start at 3 AM

5:36 - Bike Ride Without Proper Gear

7:31 - Shirt Issue During Race

9:16 - Fast Bike Pace on Old Gear

11:11 - Facing a Bike Disadvantage

12:40 - Funny Moments from the Race

14:18 - Road Risks and Safety Concerns

15:04 - How Kids Change Risk-Taking

16:21 - Are You Past Your Prime at 35?

18:01 - Mindset Defines Your Best Years

19:44 - Brain Power Peaks at 35

21:34 - Business Struggles During COVID

23:38 - Building Confidence in Crisis

25:01 - Frustration with Government Shutdowns

27:47 - Moving Past Anger Over COVID Rules

29:18 - Wisdom Grows Stronger with Age

31:44 - Life Stages: Strength to Strength

33:34 - Reconnecting with Friends

35:04 - Value of In-Person Time with Guys

36:25 - Car Seat Laws and Family Size

39:00 - Big Families Common in Texas

40:45 - Income and Having More Kids

42:30 - No Regrets with More Children

44:16 - Kids Push You to Improve

45:05 - Helping a Struggling Spouse

47:20 - Men Admitting They Need Help

49:39 - Power of Male Friendships

51:11 - Keeping Promises to Yourself

53:49 - Men’s Groups and Marriage Support

55:11 - Join Our Mission for Men

55:47 - Tug-of-War Tour for Men

The ideal number of training days to GET JACKED! Jun 14, 2025

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Producer Liz is juiced, and the crew is fired up for another high-energy episode. Gabe and MDV dig into everything from old-school training methods to what really matters when it comes to building a lifelong relationship with fitness.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00] Producer Liz is fired up 💪
[2:00] What were people doing before steroids?
[10:02] Making sets hard—training to failure
[12:30] The two most important factors in training
[15:50] Feeling athletic AND looking good
[17:06] Why training 3x/week is enough for real life
[19:55] What’s your training age?
[22:38] Modern training takes a BASHing
[26:20] Practicing bad form
[30:00] Andrew Hiller trolls Jason again
[38:26] Do you need a barbell? (👀 New program coming!)
[43:00] Dumbbells are criminally underrated
[44:33] What you ENJOY is the key to long-term consistency
[48:40] Training needs to be a lifestyle
[54:20] Gabe’s secretly got a high training IQ
[56:15] Don’t let your workout ruin your day
[59:52] Do you like having goals in training?
[1:04:44] Your desert island training gear: pick 2
[1:09:00] TRAIN HARD has a program for YOU
[1:11:01] TH45 transformations are insane 🤯

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Sugar Diet Results, PED Talk, and Breaking Wild Records Jun 11, 2025

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The Home Team is back at it! Today, Jason, Gabe, MDV, and Dennis are fired up—talking shirtless workouts, fake honey, performance enhancers, and why Jason sleeps on the floor. Let’s get into it 👇

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 The most jacked THMC yet

3:00 What’s the deal with taking your shirt off?

8:00 MDV’s sugar diet update

21:00 The ever-evolving fitness industry

25:30 Fake honey is everywhere

29:00 Eating fat and high cholesterol

36:00 Health insurance is a scam—we’re getting screwed

40:00 Dennis is injecting BPC-157… and it’s weird

51:00 Jason sleeps on the floor

52:00 Enclomiphene supplements

54:00 How to wake up happy, hungry, and horny

58:03 Just train early and train hard

1:00:00 The Enhanced Games + 50 Meters to History documentary

1:05:00 Everyone’s on steroids

1:10:00 Could you hang from a bar if your life depended on it?

1:21:01 Get on the TRAIN HARD App!

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179: Joe Rogan's Shocking Take on Faith: Why He's Changing His Mind Jun 09, 2025

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What changed Joe Rogan’s mind about faith? Known for his no-nonsense approach, Rogan has been a vocal skeptic of religion for years, but in this episode of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, hosts Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez break down his unexpected evolution. Could faith, once criticized, actually bring happiness, clarity, and purpose? Together, we explore how Rogan’s shifting perspective holds lessons for anyone navigating fatherhood, leadership, and personal growth.

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In Episode 179, we don’t stop at Rogan’s faith journey. You'll also hear critical insights for balancing work stress with a thriving home life, why morning protein is a must for mood and energy, and the truth about modern marriage traditions like lab-grown diamonds. Whether it’s improving your fitness, building a stronger family life, or finding purpose, this episode delivers lessons you can actually apply.

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Chapteres:

0:00 Joe Rogan's Surprising Shift on Faith and Religion

01:54 Why Faith Could Be the Key to Happiness

05:37 How Open-Minded Conversations Can Make You Smarter

07:26 The Secret to Better Fitness: Hands-On Nutrition Coaching

11:13 Boost Your Post-Workout Mood with This Protein Hack

13:09 Should You Try Intermittent Fasting?

16:57 Lab-Grown Diamonds vs. Real Diamonds: What’s Better?

18:42 Are Cheap Diamonds Ruining Proposals?

22:12 Why The Effort in Buying an Engagement Ring Matters

24:01 Sacrifice vs. Thoughtfulness: The Power of Meaningful Gifts

27:08 Modern Marriage Traditions: What Needs to Change?

28:51 Do Parents Still Expect a Blessing for Marriage?

32:06 Why Dads are Extra Protective of their Daughters

33:54 Handling Work Stress and Being Present at Home

36:51 How Sharing Work Problems Can Save Your Marriage

38:16 Weekly Check-Ins: The Secret to a Happier Family

41:12 Work-Life Balance in a Home Office: Pros and Cons

42:49 Remote Work Perks and Touring a Prison Gym

46:01 Join Us: Community Book Club Reading Starts Now

47:40 How Different Perspectives Make Better Book Discussions

50:46 Breaking Parenting Echo Chambers and Harmful Labels

52:29 Understanding Your Toddler’s Big Emotional Leaps

55:55 How Parenting Changes The Way You Travel

57:23 Top Parenting Tips and Upcoming Events You Can’t Miss

178: Stop Chasing Money: Why Most Dads Get Wealth & Happiness Totally Wrong Jun 06, 2025

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Are you chasing wealth at the cost of what truly matters? In this episode, we uncover why most dads are getting it all wrong and how to redefine success in a way that brings real happiness.

In Episode 178 of The Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez sit down with Garrett Gunderson to explore why the relentless pursuit of money often comes with an unexpected price: strained relationships, missed opportunities, and a loss of purpose. Garrett shares his insights on building true wealth, one that prioritizes your values, your family, and your personal growth. Discover what it really means to provide for your loved ones, how to cultivate financial discipline, and why breaking free from outdated beliefs about money can transform your life.

Ready to start living with purpose and aligning your actions with your goals? Take the first step by finding the perfect training plan for YOU. Take our quiz and download the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/.

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Money Persona Quiz: https://garrettgunderson.com/quiz/

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Chapters:

0:00 My Son’s Unique Education Journey & Lessons in Leadership

1:45 Inspiring Your Kids: Passion, Money Skills, and Confidence

5:08 What It Really Means to Provide: Marriage, Family & Purpose

10:16 Money Personalities: Teamwork, Balance, and Communication

15:16 Be the Role Model: Marriage, Parenting & Teaching Values

19:48 Family Meetings: Building Bonds, Accountability & Growth

24:12 Kids, Bank Accounts & The Truth About Cryptocurrency

28:36 Save Big: Taxes, Interest & Smarter Insurance

37:49 Investing 101: Find Your Strengths & Avoid Risky Mistakes

42:08 Financial Health Made Simple: Actionable Tips to Win

50:57 True Wealth: Family, Happiness & Breaking Old Money Beliefs

57:12 Build a Legacy: Health, Values & Financial Leadership

177: The Secret Workout Method That Builds Mental Toughness and Brotherhood Jun 04, 2025

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What’s the key to unlocking your inner grit while creating stronger connections with other like-minded men? In this episode, Jason Khalipa, Gabe Yanez, Dennis Marshall, and Matt DellaValle, The Home Team, bring you straight talk on how fitness can be more than just a workout, it's a way to build mental toughness and a sense of brotherhood that carries into every aspect of your life. Join the conversation as they dive into CrossFit traditions, Murph, and how starting a men’s club can transform your workouts and your community.

Think you have what it takes to train harder and smarter? Take our training program quiz and download the Train Hard app here: https://th.fit/. Whether you're looking to push your limits or find a crew to work out with, we’ve got you covered.

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Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming

Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/

Chapters:

0:00 Turning an Office into a Safe Room & Home Security Tips

5:24 Overprotective Parenting vs. Encouraging Independence

11:03 Parenting Lessons from Ecuador vs. The U.S.

12:43 Luxury Strollers: Status Symbols for Parents?