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
EP 487: Lifting, God, Music and Truth
Pat is joined by Dr. Gaven Kerr and Dr. Jim Madden for a philosophical roundtable to discuss everything from whether Megadeth or Metallica is the quintessential 80's metal band, cosmological argument…
EP 486: Dan john on Adult Fat Loss, Easy Strength, and Intermittent Fasting
Pat and Dan are once again joined by special guest Dr. Jim Madden to discuss how to achieve effective, sustainable fat loss for adults through a reasonable combination of easy strength, brisk walking…
EP 484: NEW 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge! (Plus Sample Workout!)
Pat discusses what the upcoming New Years 300 Swings Challenge is, why you should take part, then offers a sample workout : )
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Sunday School: A Lutheran's Case for Roman Catholicism
Dr. Rob Koons returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his recently released book A Lutheran's Case for Roman Catholicism. Calling himself one of the slowest converts in Church history, Rob's book ex…
Philosophy Friday: Gaven Kerr on Human Dignity and Contemporary Life Issues
Dr. Gaven Kerr returns to the Pat Flynn show to discuss how he's been engaging as a public intellectual in Ireland on contemporary life issues, especially and most recently euthanasia. The conversati…
BONUS: Arguing Religion In a College Course
In this episode I share a recent presentation (and brief debate) I was invited to partake in for a college course called Faith and Doubt, taught by Dr. Michael Rota.
EP 484: Dan John on Why Fitness Is Like Taco Bell, Focused Training Blocks, and the Myth of Carryover
Pat and Dan are joined by specialist guest Dr. Jim Madden, author of Ageless Athlete, to discuss the importance of focused training blocks for getting more out of your fitness routine, why fitness is…
Sunday School: What Purgatory Is and Why People Go There with Karlo Broussard
Karlo Broussard, author of Purgatory is For Real, returns to the Pat Flynn Show to discuss the doctrine of Purgatory, the nature of punishment, and why this teaching is, in fact, good news.
The Pat …
EP 484: Dan John on the 1 Day Per Week Training Program (Plus 5 Common Easy Strength Mistakes)
In this shortened episode (sorry, we had some technical difficulties!), Pat and Dan discuss common Easy Strength mistakes, then take a listener question on what to do if someone only wants to train o…
Scripture Reading and Reflection | Gospel of John, Chap 3.
Pat and Eric continue reading (and reflecting upon) the Gospel of John.
EP 483: Dr. Jim Madden on Kettlebells, Philosophy of Mind, and Artificial Intelligence
Pat is joined by philosopher Dr. Jim Madden to discuss philosophy of mind questions (are we bodies or souls?), artificial intelligence, and training with kettlebells.
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EP 482: The Kettlebell Swing PLUS Program
Pat discusses a minimalist training program that uses just kettlebell swings PLUS (some other exercise).
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Sunday School: Suan Sonna on the Afterlife, Universal Subjugation, and Almost Apokatastasis
Suan Sonna returns for another episode of Sunday School to discuss how his understanding of eschatology has developed in recent years and how to think more subtly and sophisticatedly about heaven and…
EP 481: Why Gyms are Not The Problem when It Comes to COVID (and Why Lockdowns are Not the Solution)
Pat, Som, Aleks, and Jon discuss research around how (un)likely you are to catch COVID at the gym and more generally why lockdowns are not an effective policy solution to combatting COVID.
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Scripture Reading and Reflection | Gospel of John, Chap 2.
Pat and Eric continue reading (and reflecting upon) the Gospel of John.
Original episode: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/advent-spiritual-challenge-scripture-reading-gospel-of-john-chap-1/
EP 480: Dan John on Improving Pressing Strength and Kettlebell Performance Standards
Pat and Dan discuss a range of topics including how to improve pressing strength, what performance standards Dan likes for kettlebell certifications, and more.
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EP 479: Does Eating Meat Make You Happier?
Pat discusses a recent research review which found "significantly higher rates or risk of depression, anxiety, and/or self-harm behaviors" among those who avoided meat consumption.
Research review is…
Advent Spiritual Challenge + Scripture Reading (Gospel of John, Chap 1.)
Pat shares the spiritual practices and disciplines he and his family are engaging this advent season in preparation for Christmas. Then, Scripture reading along with some brief reflections.
EP 477: The Godfather of Intelligent Design on Why The Evolutionary Emperor Has No Clothes
Dr. Michael Behe, molecular biologist at Lehigh University, author of Darwin's Black Box and Darwin Devolves, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss his most recent book A Mousetrap for Darwin: Mic…
EP 476: Dealing with Dark and Difficult Passages in the Bible with Dr. Matthew Ramage
Theologian Dr. Ramage joins the Pat Flynn to discuss his book Dark Passages, which attempts to offer a theologically precise and mature evaluation of Bible difficulties.
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