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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Jason and MDV get real about what it means to follow your “personal legend” — a concept from The Alchemist that hits hard when you’re balancing fatherhood, leadership, and purpose. From rethinking what success actually looks like to the importance of staying connected with your kids, this one dives into growth, authent
It’s a full life update kind of episode — MDV’s post-surgery recovery, Gabe’s 41-minute Ironman delay, and Jason’s daughter going on her first “date.” From parenting lessons and perspective shifts to expensive PRP treatments and trailer upgrades, the crew covers it all in this one. Timestamps: 0:00 MDV’s surgery and fa
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: