
Jason Khalipa Podcast
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is a place where your hosts, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez, chat with protectors, providers, parents, entrepreneurs, and all the everyday heroes doing badass stuff on the regular.
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We’re recapping Gabe's 30-day experiment with nicotine—was it a performance enhancer, an appetite suppressant, or just a slippery slope? From THMC updates to turning 40, this one covers a lot of ground. Timestamps: 0:00 Kaden’s jinx on the Mets should be studied 2:15 Khalipa Home Run Derby (and Jason still can’t swing

Should FBI Agents Be Able to Do a Pull-Up? Standards, Responsibility, and Raising Capable Men
This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard. Timestamps: 0:00 What would you do in this situation? 3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act 6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coac

Finding Connection in a Divided World: Social Media, Mental Health, and Tough Conversations
This episode digs into what it means to stay human in a world shaped by algorithms, polarization, and constant online noise. From the importance of supportive relationships to the dangers of raising kids in a social media vacuum, Jason, MDV, and Gabe explore why real human connection matters more than ever. Timestamps:
Matt Chan—CrossFit Games legend, firefighter, and all-around badass—joins the Home Team for a conversation that spans training, marriage, and what it means to keep showing up for decades. Timestamps: 0:00 Matt Chan is on the show (and Jason can’t help but notice he’s shirtless) 3:50 Is CrossFit really a clean sport? 5:

Iron Sharpens Iron: The Story of the Train Hard Men’s Club (and How to Start Yours)
In dark times, connection matters more than ever. Jason shares the story behind the Train Hard Men’s Club—how it began with just a few men meeting up to train, and how you can start something similar in your own community. From conquering the fear of failure to creating a space where fitness, coffee, and accountability
Jason, Gabe, and MDV talk fatherhood, mentorship, and the lessons that matter most for raising boys into strong men. From the influence of moms, to choosing the right friends, to the need for adventure and accountability—this one’s about the values that last a lifetime. 0:00 Matt Birthday Boy DellaValle! 1:20 Jason’s b