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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.

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
47 minutes
Episodes
1117
Years Active
2017 - 2025
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Philosophy Friday: Overcoming the Problem of Divine Hiddenness with Dr. Stephen Napier

Philosophy Friday: Overcoming the Problem of Divine Hiddenness with Dr. Stephen Napier

Dr. Stephen Napier, professor of philosophy at Villanova university, returns to The Pat Flynn Show to explore his response to the problem of divine hiddenness. 

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01:06:18  |   Fri 01 May 2020
QnA on KB snatches, exercise intensity, martial arts, studying philosophy,  and more.

QnA on KB snatches, exercise intensity, martial arts, studying philosophy, and more.

Pat takes questions from Facebook and Instagram on everything from how long it took him to get "comfortable" with his business,  dead vs regular kettlebell snatches, his background in martial arts, h…

00:23:21  |   Fri 01 May 2020
EP 402: Must-Try Kettlebell Complexes

EP 402: Must-Try Kettlebell Complexes

In this episode, Pat, Som, and Aleks (aka princess of friendship) discuss the power and versatility of training with kettlebell complexes. More specifically, why kettlebell complexes are the minimali…

00:44:20  |   Wed 29 Apr 2020
EP 401: Dr Brad Dieter on Gary Taubes, The Insulin Hypothesis, and Why We Get Fat

EP 401: Dr Brad Dieter on Gary Taubes, The Insulin Hypothesis, and Why We Get Fat

Brad Dieter returns to The Pat Flynn show to discuss the (now infamous) debate between Gary Taubes and Stephan Guyenet on Joe Rogan's podcast over "Why We Get Fat?" Is the primary driver behind the o…

00:50:32  |   Tue 28 Apr 2020
EP 400: The pros and cons of exercise variety and how to train like a generalist

EP 400: The pros and cons of exercise variety and how to train like a generalist

On this 400th episode, Pat revisits the theme of generalism and discusses how to apply variety intelligently to training programs. 

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00:19:35  |   Mon 27 Apr 2020
Sunday School: Lydia McGrew on Gospel Reliability, Undesigned Coincidences, and Harmonizing Discrepancies

Sunday School: Lydia McGrew on Gospel Reliability, Undesigned Coincidences, and Harmonizing Discrepancies

This one is definitely for all you Bible Geeks! Philosopher and author Lydia McGrew joins The Pat Flynn show to discuss her new book The Mirror or The Mask: Liberating the Gospels from Literary Devic…

01:35:19  |   Sun 26 Apr 2020
BONUS: 2 Hour Philosophy and Theology QnA with Dr. Gaven Kerr

BONUS: 2 Hour Philosophy and Theology QnA with Dr. Gaven Kerr

Dr. Kerr returns to The Pat Flynn show to answer listener questions on everything from the ethics of heavy metal, pascal's wager, the existence of God, divine simplicity, the right to self-defense, C…

02:15:22  |   Sat 25 Apr 2020
EP 399: Sal Di Stefano on Exploring Christianity, the Importance of Spiritual Health, and Developing a Growth Mindset

EP 399: Sal Di Stefano on Exploring Christianity, the Importance of Spiritual Health, and Developing a Growth Mindset

Pat is joined by expert "fitlosopher" Sal Di Stefano to discuss the importance of spiritual health, his recent explorations into Christianity, how to develop a growth mindset, and the history of Sal'…

00:59:56  |   Fri 24 Apr 2020
EP 398: Correlation, Causation, Fasting, and Weight Loss

EP 398: Correlation, Causation, Fasting, and Weight Loss

Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss how to stop confusing correlation vs. causation, especially when it comes to dieting. 

Mentioned Resources

Virtual Bells and Beer Workshop!

New eBook: Introduction to Kett…
00:41:20  |   Wed 22 Apr 2020
EP 397: The NEW 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge with Dan John

EP 397: The NEW 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge with Dan John

Pat and Dan discuss a recently article Dan wrote for T-Nation,  which revisits his famous 10,000 Swings Kettlebell Challenge. In this episode, Pat and Dan outline the parameters of the 10,000 Swings …

00:52:54  |   Tue 21 Apr 2020
EP 396: Motivated Reasoning, Slavery, and Duties to the Poor with Dr. Michael Rota

EP 396: Motivated Reasoning, Slavery, and Duties to the Poor with Dr. Michael Rota

Dr. Michael Rota returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the power (and snare!) of motivated reasoning, what role this played in the justification of slavery, and how it may continue to blind us mor…

01:16:37  |   Mon 20 Apr 2020
Sunday School: Roundtable on God, Evolution, Apologetics, Suffering, Faith, and More (Part 1)

Sunday School: Roundtable on God, Evolution, Apologetics, Suffering, Faith, and More (Part 1)

Pat is joined by John DeRosa (Classical Theism) and Eric Robinson (Polycarp's Paradigm) for a 3-part round table discussion on arguments for God, overcoming skepticism, the nature of skepticism, the …

01:17:53  |   Sun 19 Apr 2020
EP 395: Dan John on the Power of Restricted Training

EP 395: Dan John on the Power of Restricted Training

Pat and Dan discuss how placing restrictions on training can fill gaps and spur improvement. 

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00:54:20  |   Thu 16 Apr 2020
EP 394: Inconvenient Fitness Truths

EP 394: Inconvenient Fitness Truths

Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss fitness truths that are as annoying as they are helpful!

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Sign up for Bells and Beer at https://chroniclesofstrength.com/bellsandbeer 

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00:51:09  |   Wed 15 Apr 2020
EP 393: Dr. John Berardi on Why Generalists are the Future of the Fitness Industry

EP 393: Dr. John Berardi on Why Generalists are the Future of the Fitness Industry

So, here's something cool. Pat Flynn and John Berardi completely agree: Generalists are the future of the fitness industry. In other words, leaders and innovators are typically those who can develop,…

01:09:17  |   Mon 13 Apr 2020
Sunday School: My Wife's Journey to Faith, the Atonement, and God's Love

Sunday School: My Wife's Journey to Faith, the Atonement, and God's Love

On this glorious Easter Sunday my wife and I discuss her journey into the Catholic faith, reflect on the meaning of the atonement, the process of sanctification, and the unyielding love of God. 

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00:43:58  |   Sun 12 Apr 2020
BONUS: Dr. Paul Giesting on the Interplay of Science, Philosophy, and Religion

BONUS: Dr. Paul Giesting on the Interplay of Science, Philosophy, and Religion

Dr. Paul Giesting joins the Pat Flynn show to share his experience as a professional scientist (geology) and devout religious person and the deep compatibility between the two. Also, Pat and Paul exp…

01:26:18  |   Sat 11 Apr 2020
EP 392: 5 Tips to Fix Your Sleep!

EP 392: 5 Tips to Fix Your Sleep!

Pat shares simple (and somewhat annoying!) strategies to fix, or improve, your sleep.

Recommended reading: Why We Sleep

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00:16:32  |   Fri 10 Apr 2020
EP 391: Dr. Josh Rasmussen on Escaping Skepticism, Intellectual Virtue, and Our Power to Know

EP 391: Dr. Josh Rasmussen on Escaping Skepticism, Intellectual Virtue, and Our Power to Know

Dr. Josh Rasmussen returns to The Pat Flynn Show to discuss how we can escape skepticism, recognize our power to know things, evaluate positions (even if we aren't a specialized expert), and the impo…

01:01:32  |   Thu 09 Apr 2020
EP 390: Aleks's Adorable Bodybuilding Adventure!

EP 390: Aleks's Adorable Bodybuilding Adventure!

Pat, Som, and Aleks discuss quarantined fitness, training with resistance bands, auxiliary exercise for martial artists, and Aleks's adorable new bodybuilding adventure. 

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00:39:57  |   Wed 08 Apr 2020
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