Jason Khalipa Podcast
TRAIN HARD Media
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.
- 57 minutes 44 secondsThe Mission to Pay Off $25 Million in Veterans’ Medical Bills
Jason and MDV sit down with Bear Handlon, CEO and co-founder of Born Primitive, to talk about purpose, business, and giving back in a big way.
Through Operation Debt of Gratitude, Born Primitive has a goal to pay off $25 million in medical bills for U.S. veterans. Bear shares how the idea came to life, the emotional story behind hand-delivering a check, and what drives him to keep serving the veteran community.
They also unpack lessons in leadership and entrepreneurship — from being business partners with your ex-wife to staying mission-focused when critics question your intent.
Timestamps:
0:00 Jason got in trouble with Born Primitive
1:10 It all started with some compression shorts
4:45 Being business partners with your ex-wife
7:30 “I would never go into apparel if I could do it again”
11:00 Staying mission-focused (even when people don’t believe it will work)
15:05 Staying true to your mission is not being controversial
17:30 What is Born Primitive doing for Veteran’s Day? Operation Debt of Gratitude — paying off $25 million of medical bills for veterans
21:43 The powerful story of hand-delivering the check
23:40 How do people get into this situation in the first place? (The phone call that made Bear go all in)
27:18 This shouldn’t be happening at a policy level
29:25 Bear is a dangerous man (a man on a mission)
33:10 Building a brand to fit your lifestyle
36:45 Designing an all-purpose training shoe
41:03 Why the BJJ gi needs to be reimagined
42:15 What does Bear’s training look like right now? (done with heavy weights)
45:10 Gas station ready
47:40 Acknowledging risk and picking a course of action
50:00 We’re stronger together!!!
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5 November 2025, 10:02 am - 52 minutes 9 secondsShohei Ohtani and the Power of Leading by Example
Jason and MDV kick things off fired up about the World Series — Shohei Ohtani, the intensity of the games, and the lessons you can pull from how pros carry themselves on the biggest stage.
From there, the conversation shifts to what it really means to lead by example — especially for young boys watching how men train, compete, and handle themselves day to day.
From garage workouts with 11-year-olds to lessons learned from baseball, this one’s all about setting the standard, staying patient, and finding joy in being the example.
0:00 Jason’s “calendar shoot” workout
2:59 Running a marathon… in jeans?!
6:11 Fired up about Shohei Ohtani — best World Series game ever?
9:06 Showing the next generation respect in baseball
12:55 Star player filling water cups — now that’s leadership
15:45 “Act like you’ve been there before”
16:15 Training with five 11-year-olds in the garage
18:00 Why it’s crucial for young boys to have men to look up to
20:30 Conventional gyms in the ’90s were WILD
21:30 Teaching kids patience and exposure through training
23:07 Being the example is a gift
26:00 Celebrating your kids even when it’s “expected behavior”
31:08 Water polo wasn’t on Jason’s 2025 bingo card
36:00 A parent’s job: help your kid find the physical activity they love
40:28 The Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club — come get the juice! (link HERE)
45:00 Jason on being called to relentless positivity — men need it
51:13 January Challenge is comingThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥
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29 October 2025, 9:00 am - 51 minutes 18 secondsFollowing Your Personal Legend
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, authenticity, and the power of surrounding yourself with strong men.
Timestamps:
0:00 This thing called Cooperstown
3:00 Success is being able to go to every one of your kid's games
6:45 Shifting perspective about driving your kid to school
8:50 Re-evaluating life and priorities
11:00 Don’t become roommates with your kids
13:00 “It’s… 6, 7”
14:45 Will your kids want to visit you?
15:50 Long-term leadership — it’s okay to change direction
18:52 Finding your personal legend (The Alchemist)
22:20 Bringing men together — connection through fitness
26:00 The Men’s Club is just different
30:37 Finding fulfillment in following your passion, even when it’s scary
34:40 It all comes down to authenticity
35:09 Handling pressure when you make a life change
44:00 Why men need to be surrounded by other men
47:45 What can we do to help the guys who can’t control themselves?
49:00 Being a force multiplierThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥
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22 October 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 16 secondsLife 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 festivities
1:53 Jason’s daughter’s first “date”
2:44 Every dad pictures this day
4:20 Spying on the homecoming date
6:30 Lessons for dads with daughters
9:10 Building trust so kids feel comfortable talking
10:25 Meeting the boy — is it necessary?
11:30 Family, love, and trust
18:06 Preparing sons for dating
21:59 Gabe’s Ironman disaster (41-minute delay!)
34:18 Why swimming tragedies are more common than you think
37:59 MDV’s “nose job”
41:00 Breathing strips = PEDs?
44:00 Jason’s PRP experiment
49:00 The real cost of recovery and treatments
53:00 Jason’s new trailer setup (tease for next episode)
53:18 Evolution of the podcast
54:25 What Gabe’s training for next
59:09 Follow your passionsThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 9AM PST.
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15 October 2025, 1:22 pm - 48 minutes 46 seconds30 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 studied
2:15 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. women
32:07 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 models
36:32 Cal Raleigh’s ball given to a kid
41:09 Jason thrives under short notice
42:51 Jason turns the big 4-0! (advice on entering a new decade)2 October 2025, 9:00 am - 55 minutes 6 secondsShould 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 coach?
10:00 You can only control your emotions
14:04 Shooting accident in Texas
14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?
19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path
21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards
28:38 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 standard
42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts
43:35 Some don’t even get range time
44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener
46:21 This mom is an absolute legend
47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)
53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up
25 September 2025, 9:00 am - 55 minutes 28 secondsFinding 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 different
5:15 Why a supportive spouse makes all the difference in training goals
6:55 Trapped in ChatGPT: Listen here
11:59 When ChatGPT tells you exactly what you want to hear
13:10 Human connection, mental health, and the dark side of algorithms
17:25 Bernie Sanders vs. Charlie Kirk
19:20 Why these conversations matter—kids are growing up in a vacuum
24:00 How being “connected” leads to self-isolation
27:15 Pitbull, love, and knowing when to stop consuming
29:00 If kids don’t hear it from you, they’ll find it somewhere else
31:25 How social media fuels divisiveness
33:04 The dangerous “us vs. them” mentality
35:00 Why the U.S. is still the best place to live
37:09 What Charlie Kirk got right about in-person discussions
43:30 Tim Dillon on why normal people don’t act this way
47:07 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.
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23 September 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesMarriage, 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 replacement
9:38 Pushing through pain for over a decade
11:45 How being injured messes with your mindset
15:30 Going to three different doctors before getting answers
18:00 Why you shouldn’t rush into peptides—and the #1 rule: stop doing stuff that hurts
23:20 Altering expectations in the gym as you age
28:24 Marriage is better 20 years in: caring for each other first
32:30 Realizing marriage is a team sport (rules of engagement)
35:42 Why life is better shared than solo
37:39 Becoming better together: the daily learning experience
39:13 Matt’s current training and his Fireground Ready e-book
42:30 Why everyone should be running
45:00 Zone 2 vs. high intensity: which should you choose?
48:45 Tactical Games and mountain picnics
59:00 The ultimate swimming heebie jeebies
18 September 2025, 9:00 am - 41 minutes 25 secondsIron 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 collide, this episode is all about building brotherhood and leading from the front.
Timestamps:
0:00 How to start a men’s club in a dark world
2:50 Where it all started (iron sharpens iron)
5:30 The fear of failure
8:00 A small impact is still an impact
9:15 Why coffee is where the magic happens
12:27 Fitness is the great equalizer
14:30 If I could go back—what I’d do differently
16:00 The power of keeping it simple
19:00 Finding ways to welcome and introduce everyone
22:18 Overcoming the intimidation factor for newbies
24:30 Not coaching, just working out together
26:36 When something is on your mind—just do it
29:40 Don’t let your nights ruin your mornings
32:20 Getting your partner on board with the vision
34:40 Counterbalance in a relationship and avoiding isolation
38:35 If not you, then who?
40:28 Final reflections
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16 September 2025, 9:00 am - 51 minutes 12 secondsAdvice to My Son: Friends, Fatherhood, and the Lessons That Shape a Man
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 book idea: 10 things I want to give my son before high school
3:00 Choose friends mom would be proud of (Jason’s house got graffitied)
5:30 Jason goofed off in high school
7:05 Why mom is the most influential person in a kid’s life
8:19 How youth sports surround kids with good groups
9:18 Male figures in a young boy’s life… but mom is still on another level
15:28 The most important lesson to teach your son + stats on being raised without a dad
19:17 Why men need adventure
21:50 Strong men to call you out when you’re out of line
24:25 How values differ depending on where you live
26:40 Showing appreciation when you see men doing the right thing
30:40 Maple syrup was too much for Jason
32:40 Lamar Jackson gets shoved after a game
36:00 LEO and Jason’s experience
45:57 Do kickers get better with age?Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.
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11 September 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 1 minuteFaith, Church, and the Power of Prayer: Our Personal Journeys
Faith isn’t always easy to talk about—but it’s a big part of our lives, and this podcast has opened the door for us to explore it together. In this episode, we share personal stories about growing up Catholic, finding comfort in prayer, and the difference between faith and organized religion. We also talk about what it means to be on the same page with your partner, why praying out loud has been so powerful, and how making church an anchor to the week can shape daily life.
From funny memories as altar servers to deeper conversations about ghosts, spirits, and gut feelings—this one goes beyond fitness and into the beliefs that keep us grounded.
Timestamps:
0:00 How the podcast opened us up to faith (sharing our backgrounds)
3:00 Why is faith so uncomfortable to talk about?
6:25 Being on the same page as your partner
7:50 Praying out loud has been very powerful
9:47 What makes you NOT share?
10:40 Growing up Catholic (MDV was a pro altar server)
12:00 The difference between faith and organized religion
14:48 How organized church can jade your view
15:38 Prayer and the Bible make for a better day
18:03 Going to church every Sunday and making connections there
24:36 Having an anchor to your week
28:11 Pulling people into religion—tough questions
33:20 Nobody is trying to push us—we’re just sharing
38:39 Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?
41:02 Gabe’s crazy story (and why conversations like this keep us curious)
50:28 Core tenets of faith
52:51 Jason’s morning routine is about to get a lot earlier
57:13 The Astros pitcher drama and reading lips in little league
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