Advice to My Son: Friends, Fatherhood, and the Lessons That Shape a Man
Jason, Gabe, and MDV talk fatherhood, mentorship, and the lessons that matter most for raising boys into strong men. From the influence of moms, to choosing the right friends, to the need for adventure and accountability—this one’s about the values that last a lifetime.0:00 Matt Birthday Boy DellaValle!1:20 Jason’s book idea: 10 things I want to give my son before high school3:00 Choose friends mom would be proud of (Jason’s house got graffitied)5:30 Jason goofed off in high school7:05 Why mom is the most influential person in a kid’s life8:19 How youth sports surround kids with good groups9:18 Male figures in a young boy’s life… but mom is still on another level15:28 The most important lesson to teach your son + stats on being raised without a dad19:17 Why men need adventure21:50 Strong men to call you out when you’re out of line24:25 How values differ depending on where you live26:40 Showing appreciation when you see men doing the right thing30:40 Maple syrup was too much for Jason32:40 Lamar Jackson gets shoved after a game36:00 LEO and Jason’s experience45:57 Do kickers get better with age?Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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Faith, Church, and the Power of Prayer: Our Personal Journeys
Faith isn’t always easy to talk about—but it’s a big part of our lives, and this podcast has opened the door for us to explore it together. In this episode, we share personal stories about growing up Catholic, finding comfort in prayer, and the difference between faith and organized religion. We also talk about what it means to be on the same page with your partner, why praying out loud has been so powerful, and how making church an anchor to the week can shape daily life.From funny memories as altar servers to deeper conversations about ghosts, spirits, and gut feelings—this one goes beyond fitness and into the beliefs that keep us grounded.Timestamps:0:00 How the podcast opened us up to faith (sharing our backgrounds)3:00 Why is faith so uncomfortable to talk about?6:25 Being on the same page as your partner7:50 Praying out loud has been very powerful9:47 What makes you NOT share?10:40 Growing up Catholic (MDV was a pro altar server)12:00 The difference between faith and organized religion14:48 How organized church can jade your view15:38 Prayer and the Bible make for a better day18:03 Going to church every Sunday and making connections there24:36 Having an anchor to your week28:11 Pulling people into religion—tough questions33:20 Nobody is trying to push us—we’re just sharing38:39 Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?41:02 Gabe’s crazy story (and why conversations like this keep us curious)50:28 Core tenets of faith52:51 Jason’s morning routine is about to get a lot earlier57:13 The Astros pitcher drama and reading lips in little leagueThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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Does Soreness Mean a Good Workout? | Tough Training or Poor Recovery
The Home Team is back—breaking down whether soreness is actually the sign of a good workout, or just poor recovery. From DOMS and training consistency to extreme exhaustion in BJJ, triathlons, and combat sports, this episode covers it all. Plus: Jason’s eye injury, Hyrox tattoos, and why wrestlers walk bow-legged.Timestamps:0:00 MDV or Gordon Ryan?1:02 Is soreness the sign of a good workout?2:25 DOMS explained3:48 Why you shouldn’t be too sore to train again8:50 The importance of feeling like you did something11:00 Poor recovery vs. good training14:00 The THMC15:11 Kaden punched Jason in the eye15:45 Extreme exhaustion: BJJ & underwater sports21:00 Craig Jones Invitational24:40 Why individual comps hit different than team comps27:00 October in Texas = HOT29:45 Triathlon chip times31:00 80° water = hot tub? Ironman temps matter36:55 Thousands at Ironman 70.338:11 Everyone asking MDV about Hyrox40:00 Jason’s Hyrox tattoo plans41:35 Why wrestlers walk bow-legged42:24 HOT TAKE: Was that a slam??45:50 Risk vs. reward in combat sports53:00 ACL tears & menstrual cycles54:55 Pete & Bobby Challenge standards57:23 Sub-30 Murph58:55 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month → negu.org1:00:06 Gabe on nicotine (research purposes only)Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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Is AI the Biggest Threat to Our Kids… or Their Greatest Tool?
This week, the Home Team takes on one of the hottest debates for parents right now: AI. Is it stripping kids of critical thinking skills—or can it actually be harnessed as a tool for growth?We wrestle with the balance between protecting our kids and preparing them, where AI differs from past tech advances, and whether this is really a technology problem or a human problem.Plus, Jason recaps his experience at Master Worlds—gi mishaps, pulling guard (or not), the competition mindset, and lessons learned on and off the mat.Timestamps:0:00 Does AI reduce cognitive load?2:49 Everyone is going to be using this5:30 How do we protect our kids while teaching them to use it productively?7:00 Each tech advance brings the same concerns9:01 If we don’t use it, we lose it10:20 Is AI different from other technologies kids had?13:00 Why AI is different…15:01 Technology issue or human issue?17:30 A shocking argument as a parent20:20 We just don’t see eye to eye22:25 The access is changing everything25:00 AI is the future26:58 You either win or you learn—Jason at Master Worlds30:05 “Drink a glass of water and you’re 300 lbs.”31:20 Jason’s gi wasn’t approved33:30 Breaking down the match35:36 What is “pulling guard”? (“I never go on my back”)38:34 It’s a strategy game42:11 Not willing to hurt someone43:42 Belt rankings = gray area48:15 The competition mindset49:01 Lower body attacks and different rules53:00 No regrets from the fight54:08 Why do sets and reps have ranges? Do you really need to warm up?Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 The Home Team goes live on YouTube every Tuesday and Friday at 9AM PST.Follow us on Instagram:JK PodcastJasonGabeMDVDennisTrain with us on the TRAIN HARD AppFind your programSubscribe to our newsletter
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Is America Going Sober? Alcohol, Gen-Z, and the Rise of New Vices
America is drinking less, but is that really a good thing? In this Home Team episode, we break down the stats, debate whether alcohol is truly on the decline, and ask the bigger question: what’s replacing it? From vaping to THC, pharma-driven “cure alls,” and Japan’s Metabo Law, this conversation covers the cultural shift around drinking—and whether it’s leading us toward better health or just new problems.Timestamps:[0:00] Why Gen-Z is drinking less[1:44] Declining alcohol statistics[4:00] The case for giving it up[5:00] Alcohol and personal freedom[7:04] Are stats misleading? Depression + screen time rise[8:34] Questionable polling and fake protests[10:20] Alcohol’s dangers (and its upsides)[12:22] Why “not drinking” feels like a big deal[15:10] Peer pressure is fading[15:40] Have kids just swapped alcohol for vaping + THC?[16:35] Parents’ role in showing balance[21:30] The reality of being compromised[22:45] Not letting nights ruin mornings[23:30] When to cut alcohol out (and is it just alcohol?)[29:20] You don’t know what you don’t know[30:15] What happened with Raja Jackson[36:03] Punishment in the ring[38:30] Women’s sports boom in California[40:51] Serena Williams and GLP-1[45:55] Are we overcorrecting?[50:00] The danger of “cure-alls” and big profits[54:50] Why adults must make informed choices[57:42] Why pharma ads aren’t legal elsewhere[1:02:00] Japan’s Metabo Law
The Jason Khalipa Podcast is a place where your hosts, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez, chat with protectors, providers, parents, entrepreneurs, and all the everyday heroes doing badass stuff on the regular.
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