As I pursue my main focus—helping students gain life skills—I constantly aim to learn and grow in my own life, and I talk about that process on ”The Spaniard Show.” After years of producing up to six episodes a week, I’ve evolved a flexible routine of publishing highlights from my latest reading, talks with fascinating guests, and solosodes about life and business. Listen and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to take down and knock out (puns intended) any challenge. Learn to live!
Hosted by former Spanish teacher turned UFC fighter Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
This, for a variety of reasons, is one of the most impactful books I've read. My updated social media usage practices are still new (a few weeks in), but I'm confident I have had a mental shift in th…
We finish our time with Boyd and his family by learning lessons about adversity and trauma, what life is really about, and how you can apply lions' fear of your courage to your life.
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Today's focus is all about education. The Varty family tutor, Kate Groch, traveled with the family to teach Boyd and his sister, Bron, while not enrolled in traditional schooling. Her philosophy on e…
Rachel Breton is a self-described YES Girl, as in ”YES! Let’s do this!” Her high energy and taste for activity have helped her thrive during COVID restrictions because she always find more to do—thou…
Today, we learn about Nelson Mandela's visit to the Landolozi Game Reserve and his impact on S. Africa. We also learn about the Great Migration in Africa, where 2 million wildebeests and hundreds of …
This is a fun story about a boy with two belly buttons and his journey to self-acceptance.
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A loving family (inclusive a charismatic, larger-than-life uncle) that created unlimited possibilities is the focus of today's lesson. Oh, and we also talk a bit about an old rickety plane used to pu…
When I think of a rich life full of experiences and lessons, author Boyd Varty has a great deal to teach. Born and raised on a game reserve in S. Africa, Boyd shares his story and applicable lessons …
This book can't help but make you want and strive to be a better person. We part ways on the final day of this series with some final thoughts on how to live boldly and authentically.
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Key lessons in tracking what makes you feel good, the discipline and clarity of lions and the isolating effects of modern life.
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Tyler Christensen sure is comfortable doing a wide range of great things. This episode touches on his rich home life as well as his efforts in research, teaching, fitness, nutrition, writing, speakin…
I know I learned about Sacagawea when I was young, but I'm so glad I pick up this book to re-teach me about her extraordinary life and the role she played in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is a…
Key lessons in nature's ability to teach us, choosing a different path and pursuing track after track after track.
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This book is a collection of personal lion tracking experiences and the wisdom gleaned from a life in the African bush. Today, we explore the backbone story of the book (the author's lion tracking jo…
"The tracker finds a path where there isn't one, and we need that more than ever." This is an awesome book that connects lion tracking to living a meaningful, fulfilling life. Enjoy Day 1 of this ser…
Today's episode brings to light some fascinating history as it relates to early America. We talk Columbus, disease and a CRAZY coincidence relating to today's current state (COVID). I had to do a dou…
Today, we learn about: how the ancients played ball (quite different than how we do it), whether or not this trip was a success and some history about insensitive and arrogant archeology.
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After recording this episode, Spanny ate dinner, and his guests ate breakfast. That’s because they were on the other side of the world in Australia. You’ll meet Adam and Adam (Ashton and Jones) of th…
Today, you'll learn about something I found really interesting in the book, the two sides of the equation - the discoverers and the naysayers. Hear why certain people were not so enthusiastic about t…
These are such stressful and anxious times, and young people are perhaps the most affected demographic of all. Tune in to hear my experiences and strategies in dealing with stress and anxiety as they…