The Spaniard Show

One of the best things in life is someone who simply gets you and actively supports you over time—even when there is an ocean between you. Craig from Scotland discovered The Spaniard four years ago a…

The Osage negotiated a key element into their agreement with the US government, foreshadowing what was to come. We talk through that negotiation and the very detailed account of what followed. Lastly…

The importance and value of doing the right thing and trying our best are the lessons on today's episode. 

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There is a lot of history covered in today's episode, and it's fascinating. From Prohibition and lawlessness during this time, to the amount of oil on the Osage land, to the systematic distribution o…

Another fascinating read about the history of Native Americans in our country. Filled with riches and wealth, deceit and conspiracy, and even history of the FBI, this is a can't-put-down historical n…

It's been a wild week, and today this series comes to a close. We finish off our learning by focusing on Medical and Safety while also getting some philosophical insight from Steve (possibly my favor…

Lesson: Don't build a teepee with poison ivy. Sadly, I didn't learn that valuable lesson from this book (rather experience), but I did learn many others. Tune in today to learn about shelters and nav…

Far from home, a pro-fighter-turned-podcaster accompanies his big brother, a military veteran, to experimental cancer treatment and experiences uncertainty but also peace and kindness. It sounds like…

Today's episode covers the importance and types of food you bring with you into the wilderness and the very real aspect of "Things that Bite, Maul, Sting, or Make You Sick."

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While this is a kids book, you'll certainly relate these lessons to your adult life. Today's episode focuses on: knowledge being power, leaders helping others and the benefit of discipline. 

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Today, we talk about the amount and type of gear we pack for the outdoors and the importance of water treatment.

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This week's book is a thorough, practical guide to outdoor wilderness and survival skills. I admit, I'm biased, but I can't imagine there are more practical guides out there. One of my favorite autho…

At least 80% of the men in Reserve Police Battalion 101 ordered to kill followed their orders. There is no single reason why, and the answer as to how these ordinary men became systematic murderers i…

Today, you'll hear about the coming-of-age exposure many of these men had (not Naziism), some graphic details about the actual killing they did and how the "pressure for conformity" and rationalizati…

The Spaniard is already looking forward to another class with Professor Granieri! (So is Dread, after editing this episode) Here is a fascinating discussion that sprang from Spanny's reading "Ordinar…

Today, you'll learn about the deportation operations (transporting Jews from their homes and towns), whether or not the men could have known what awaited them initially and one standing order that re…

Our friend Marc is back and just finished eighth grade. His mission in this book is to teach all of things that he's been learning the last few years from Uncle Jake so that every kid can learn how t…

Who were they? What did they do? And could they step out of killing? This, and more, on today's show. 

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This is going to be a heavy week. Ordinary Men tells the story of Reserve Police Battalion 101 (a group of "ordinary men") and their role in shooting/transporting over 83,000 Jews during the Final So…

A healthy dose of hardship and an extreme dose of preparation and thought go a long way in fostering healthy behaviors. And most of all, let's start the development of healthy habits and behaviors in…