The Pat Flynn Show
Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn:
- How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it’s better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.”
- Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and study habits.
- Access Interviews with Generalists the world over—The Pat Flynn show covers everything from fitness and mental health to business and writing to philosophy and theology.
- Get the tools you need to become someone who outperforms, outsmarts, and outmaneuvers the pack.
- Discover hands-on tools, tips, and tactics to pursue your most fulfilling life.
In this podcast, get to know best-selling author, philosopher, fitness coach, musician, entrepreneur, and Catholic convert Pat Flynn as he expounds upon his theory of Generalism, a theory applicable to each and every one of us.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 1117
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
A Brief Introduction to Homesteading w/ Sarah Busse
Sarah Busse, owner of MagadeleneDesignco.com, jumped headfirst into the world of homesteading after moving from the twin cities to "Middle of Nowhere" Wisconsin. She joins the podcast to discuss what…
Human Freedom and God's Causality w/ Dr. W. Matthews Grant
Dr. W. Matthews Grant joins Philosophy for the People to discuss the perennially thorny issue of how to reconcile a robust account of God’s providence (including divine universal causality) with genu…
Easy, Sustainable Fitness Wins w/ Mike Matthews
Pat and Jim are joined by Mike Matthews of Muscle for Life to discuss easy (and sustainable) fitness wins you can begin scoring this week.
Full Body Workouts w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the merits of 3x/week full body workout routines, then provide a structure on how to perform them alongside sports, martial arts, etc.
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Is There Really No Evidence for God? A Philosophical Response
A gentle listener asked how Pat and Jim can believe in God when “there is no evidence of anything supernatural.” Pat and Jim offer their response.
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Live QnA | Fasting and Feasting, Keeping Muscle w/ Lighter Weights, Natural Theology, and More
It's Freaky Friday, which means Pat and Jim field a bevvy of questions from the audience on everything from how to NOT take an instrumentalist perspective on eating, how to sustain lean muscle when u…
Holiday Fitness Survival Guide w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan John discuss how to make the holidays productive from a fitness standpoint WITHOUT sacrificing everything you love about the season!
How to Construct Killer Kettlebell Complexes
Pat shares a framework for putting together effective (and efficient) kettlebell complexes in a hurry. If you like training with complexes, don't miss this one!
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Live QnA| Time Travel, Torturing Robots, and Workout Motivation
Pat and Jim answer questions from the audience on everything from whether time possible is possible, if torturing robots is OK, and how to stay motivated working out.
Kettlebells for Grapplers w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Pat and Dr. Jim -- with surprise guest master Som! -- discuss kettlebell training for martial arts, with a particular emphasis on grappling and BJJ. Then, listener questions on improving kettlebell s…
Hints for Reading Philosophy
Pat continues reading from How to Read a Book, this time the section called "Hints for Reading Philosophy."
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Live QnA w/ Dan John - Hanging, Stress Eating, Front Squats
Pat and Dan John take questions from the gentle audience on how to manage stress eating, front squats vs back squats, whether you can overdo hanging, and more.
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On Philosophical Method by Mortimer Adler
Pat reads a brief section from Mortimer Adler's book How to Read a Book on philosophical method.
Live Philosophy QnA | Immortality, Meaning, and Critical Realism
Once again Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the gentle audience on everything from whether immorality is required for a meaningful life to critical realism.
Why Everything You Believe Is Wrong w/ Dr. Matt Briggs
Matt Briggs, statistician to the stars, returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming book Everything You Believe Is Wrong (pre-order now!).
"Here," as Matt explains, "is a small sample of things t…
Training for Middle Age and Beyond w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan John discuss training strategies for middle age and beyond. How do you continue to make progress even as a weight-lifting veteran while preventing injury, burn-out, and/or boredom?
For 10…
Thomistic Cognitional Theory and Philosophy of Mind w/ Dr. Therese Cory
Pat is joined by Dr. Therese Cory, author of Aquinas on Human Self-Knowledge, to explain Thomistic cognitional theory, and explore issues of mind-world relation, the nature of consciousness, and more…
Interview (and QnA) with an Exorcist | Fr. Vincent Lampert
Pat Flynn and Jim Madden are joined by Fr. Vincent Lampert to discuss all things related to exorcism. Questions from the audience are welcome. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!
The Best Exercise (Almost) Nobody Does w/ Dan John
Pat and Dan discuss the best exercise (almost) nobody does and the best way to learn it!
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Live QnA - From Pull Ups to Justified Religious Belief
Pat and Dr. Jim take questions from the audience on everything from improving pull up strength to the grounds of justification in religious belief, especially when there is much (intelligent) disagre…