Life Updates: Surgery, Ironman Mishap, and My Daughter’s First Date
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 fall festivities1:53 Jason’s daughter’s first “date”2:44 Every dad pictures this day4:20 Spying on the homecoming date6:30 Lessons for dads with daughters9:10 Building trust so kids feel comfortable talking10:25 Meeting the boy — is it necessary?11:30 Family, love, and trust18:06 Preparing sons for dating21:59 Gabe’s Ironman disaster (41-minute delay!)34:18 Why swimming tragedies are more common than you think37:59 MDV’s “nose job”41:00 Breathing strips = PEDs?44:00 Jason’s PRP experiment49:00 The real cost of recovery and treatments53:00 Jason’s new trailer setup (tease for next episode)53:18 Evolution of the podcast54:25 What Gabe’s training for next59:09 Follow your passionsThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDV30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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30 Days of Nicotine: Performance Hack or Dangerous Habit?
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 studied2:15 Khalipa Home Run Derby (and Jason still can’t swing a bat)3:54 Kids, creatine, and coffee??9:55 THMC Captains!!!14:00 Is Gabe addicted to nicotine now?31:16 Tasting victory: men vs. women32:07 The effect of nicotine on your gums (Willie dipped two or three cans a day)33:20 Big League Chew & the responsibility of pro athletes as role models36:32 Cal Raleigh’s ball given to a kid41:09 Jason thrives under short notice42:51 Jason turns the big 4-0! (advice on entering a new decade)
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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 act6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?10:00 You can only control your emotions14:04 Shooting accident in Texas14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts43:35 Some don’t even get range time44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener46:21 This mom is an absolute legend47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up
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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:0:00 Swimming is just different5:15 Why a supportive spouse makes all the difference in training goals6:55 Trapped in ChatGPT: Listen here11:59 When ChatGPT tells you exactly what you want to hear13:10 Human connection, mental health, and the dark side of algorithms17:25 Bernie Sanders vs. Charlie Kirk19:20 Why these conversations matter—kids are growing up in a vacuum24:00 How being “connected” leads to self-isolation27:15 Pitbull, love, and knowing when to stop consuming29:00 If kids don’t hear it from you, they’ll find it somewhere else31:25 How social media fuels divisiveness33:04 The dangerous “us vs. them” mentality35:00 Why the U.S. is still the best place to live37:09 What Charlie Kirk got right about in-person discussions43:30 Tim Dillon on why normal people don’t act this way47:07 Don’t let politics disqualify real human connectionThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDV30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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Marriage, Mindset, and Training for Life with CrossFit Legend Matt Chan
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?5:15 Matt’s full knee replacement9:38 Pushing through pain for over a decade11:45 How being injured messes with your mindset15:30 Going to three different doctors before getting answers18:00 Why you shouldn’t rush into peptides—and the #1 rule: stop doing stuff that hurts23:20 Altering expectations in the gym as you age28:24 Marriage is better 20 years in: caring for each other first32:30 Realizing marriage is a team sport (rules of engagement)35:42 Why life is better shared than solo37:39 Becoming better together: the daily learning experience39:13 Matt’s current training and his Fireground Ready e-book42:30 Why everyone should be running45:00 Zone 2 vs. high intensity: which should you choose?48:45 Tactical Games and mountain picnics59:00 The ultimate swimming heebie jeebies
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.