The Spaniard Show

There really is beauty all around us, we just need to stop and take a look. Couple that with the idea that there is something at work bigger than us, and you have today's show. 

Dang, this book is a great read! Today, we're talking Desire and Enough. Beware of your want...for both desire and more!

We start talking about the second domain today, the Spirit. Today's episode includes one of my favorite quotes from the book (it has to do w/ virtue). Enjoy!

Today, we're talking ego, confidence and letting go (and I may or may not do some karaoke...Let it gooooooo, Let it gooooooo...).

We explore three more steps to creating "stillness" in your life on today's episode: journaling, cultivating silence and seeking wisdom. Get this book, folks!

Who pops up in this book?!? Mister Rogers, that's who! (A whole slew of other successful people do too, by the way) On today's who, we take a look at slowing down and getting rid of some of the menta…

Boy, I love talking heroes! Today's book is an intergalactic journey w/ some of our favorite Marvel Superheroes, as they share their insights and learnings on what being a hero really means.

Today's lesson is on presence (as in not in la-la land) and limiting what you take in (via your noggin). 

I'm learning more and more that books come to you at the right time. Ryan Holiday's new book is an exploration of the elusive peace and stillness that many of us yearn for. As are all of his books, t…

We finish Natural Born Heroes with a reflective look at how we prepare (or don't prepare) ourselves w/ the myriad of choices and paths life gives us. Self-education is our job. I also talk my fascina…

This is a really fun and interesting episode about the fitness industry in the U.S. and how being "fit" has transformed in the last 40 years.

Welcome to the book-nerdiest episode yet! (In the best possible way) Spanny loves the the Medal of Honor series of middle-grade nonfiction, so he reached out to author Michael Spradlin. They discuss …

The importance of timing and resourcefulness cannot be understated. Enjoy today's take on these two aspects of humans and life. 

This picture book is an exploration of 7 traits that can help you live a full and abundant life: adventurous, strong, smart, curious, creative, confident and brave. I explore these 7 traits as they r…

A really interesting aspect of this book I didn't expect to learn was glimpses of strategy on the battlefield. Today, we take a look at an element of Hitler's attacks, as well as a great quote that u…

On today's show, we cover some dark spots in history, as well as the resourcefulness and nutritional optimization of the Cretans.

We finish up our take on xenía, while touching on two new themes for the day as they relate to human potential: simplicity and thinking outside the box.

Greek heroes, lifelong learning and curiosity all tied into one?!? Is it true??? Yes, it is. And it's on today's show. We also get into one of my favorite concepts in the book, the Greek code of hosp…

This episode was a long time coming in a number of ways. For a good while, The Spaniard has been meaning to record with his grandparents—his Nam and Pap, Charles ”Chick” and Betty Brenneman. It final…