KNOW FEAR with Tony Blauer

What an honor it was for me to interview Steven Pressfield. I have been a huge, huge fan of his for a long time. Years ago I read the  Legend of Bagger Vance  and  Gates of Fire  and was deeply moved by both books. And over the years I've read man of Steven's other books.  It's interesting to note that he was one of the very few guests I've interviewed where I was actually nervous during the cal!...

I've known Matt Del Negro for several years. You would never think he's an actor who has had key roles in The Sopranos, The West Wing, NCIS, Chicago Fire, and a dozen other movies and TV series. Why I make that statement is because he is so down to earth, so humble and if somebody asked me to guess his occupation, I would never think "actor". When I heard that Matt was releasing the book '10,000 N...

What should you do if you are driving and suddenly surrounded by rioters? ABOUT THIS PODCAST I was talking to my good friend Damon from Legacy Mentor and we were discussing the peaceful protesters surrounding cars and beating people up and attempting to kill them and he asked me what the hell we should you do if surrounded - this podcast was my answer. Want to train with me or my team?  We don't'...

Retired Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Jack Carr , joins me today on the KNOW FEAR podcast. We don't talk about his novels, we don't talk about his military background, we talk about what is going on right now in our country, and Jack shares some sage advice on things we can all do to better prepare ourselves and families. His article aptly titled: Our Obligation to Fight , inspired me to reach...

I have been following Ryan Michler online for several years now. You may be familiar with his name since I interviewed him for the Candid COVID Talks. This call is a much deeper dive into his mindset and philosophy. I have always been impressed with his singular focus, principles, ethics, and drive. His community, called Order of Man is perhaps more important today than at any other time in our hi...

My friend Michael Gervais is one of the world's most successful sports psychologists. From working with the Seattle Seahawks and Pete Carroll to helping Felix Baumgartner become the first human to travel at the speed of sound without a capsule, he's an elite high-performance psychologist working in high-stakes environments. The list of people, organizations, and projects he's helped and worked on...

What started as a quick catch-up from with my friend Fergus, quickly turned into a 90-minute call about the pandemic, antifa, politicians, fear, self-awareness, mindset, self-defense, de-escalation, empathy, and communication.  You're going to really enjoy this and some of the gems he shared with me from his new book The Happiness Handbook were amazing!  Dig in! Coach B *About Fergus: Dr. Fergus C...

Gunnar Peterson possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. After 30-years in the fitness industry, he has done about everything you could want or imagine as a professional coach. He's worked with the who's who in Hollywood, he's the Los Angeles Lakers' Director of Strength and Endurance, has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male AND female!) and var...

I've known John Welbourn for almost a decade. He's a monster of a man, at 6'6", weighing around 278 lbs, I can't even imagine getting hit by him.  John played football in the NFL for 10 years and has since evolved into one of the world's top strength and conditioning coaches. He is CEO of Power Athlete and the host of Power Athlete Radio.   What you will learn listening to this call is that John i...

Welcome to this somewhat unique episode of KNOW FEAR . Why? Because it's just me! It's a recording from my Wednesday morning  garage gym self-defense class and I'm sharing it with you because my intro rant inspired by the current violence in America might be of value to you. Here are some of the things that I discuss: There is not one single magic technique in the world. The first fight you need t...

Bobby Maximus has a huge personality, he's also a huge man, weighing in at 261 lbs. I've gotten to know him pretty well in the past year and he always amazes me with his passion, intelligence, and positive mindset.  It's no wonder he's become such a successful coach and leader in the fitness space. His thoughts on mindset and attitude during the lockdown will empower anyone listening. This is a gr...

I've known Bedros for several years now. I was introduced to him through my good friend Jay Ferruggia I immediately liked Bedros. He's a deep and passionate listener with a lightning-fast mind. His origin story is fantastic (read MAN-UP as soon as you can). Essentially, he taught himself to survive and thrive, and grow into a business leader, best-selling author, speaker, business consultant and h...

My friend Ryan Munsey has a deep understanding and appreciation for the relationship between mindset, movement, and getting things done. As the author of F**K Your Feelings and co-founder of The Better Human Project , I knew he would have important thoughts to share as we navigate the COVID-19 era. MORE ON RYAN HERE: https://ryanmunsey.com/

I met Frank Grillo through my good friend Bryan Callen. I had been a fan of his for many years from his movies. I could tell he was a real athlete from the way he threw punches in his films, I knew he was a real boxer, but what I didn't know was how deep and thoughtful Frank was as a dad and as a human.   In this talk, we discuss Bryan Callen the fighter, very briefly 😬-  we spend most of the tim...

I don't pay for any guests to appear on my show,  but Master Ken is a legend and I made an exception and it was worth every penny.  I learned some very practical tactics for those who infringe on social distancing.  Master Ken showed some very effective counters for fighting someone wearing a mask. I never knew this but Master Ken has his own SPEAR technique that he was gracious enough to demo on...

I've known about Ross for decades. He was the first low-tech workout innovator and it wasn't just about fitness, he's a real boxer and real coach. This talk is frank and direct as you would expect from a fighter.  It was an honor to finally talk to Ross as he doesn't really do podcasts. If you don't follow him on IG, you need to. He's literally a beast in the gym. (Video of the interview on Vimeo)...

Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL combat medic who spent twenty years conducting special operations all over the world while assigned to SEAL Teams (including the elite SEAL Team SIX) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Over the years, he developed an impressive array of practical skills that he used in austere conditions both at home and abroad. This lead to the creation of  Violent Nomad...

Bryan Callen is not only incredibly funny, but he's also super intelligent. If you're already a fan of Callen the comedian, you will experience another, deeper side to him during this candid talk about COVID19 and our world right now. Video is on our SPEAR University page.  ---- Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as "Coach Mellor" on...

I cannot believe how many people messaged me when  Anthony Smith  had the home invasion fight. So many people tagged me in the story. I didn't reply because at the time I was working on trying to interview him for the  KNOW FEAR PODCAST  but wasn't sure we would make it happen. We finally linked up today and I think you're gonna enjoy this talk. We cover a lot, from his personal feelings, specific...

Meet my friend Hans Molenkamp. I don't know anyone who has as diverse and dynamic a background and skillset as he does. From competing in and promoting extreme sports to manufacturing shoes, and MMA equipment. His Instagram feed is amazing. He's built several companies and is a marketing executive to the global brands, Triumph United, Monster Energy & cbdMD. He has helped guide the online strategi...

I met Akshay Nanavati through a mutual friend who said we would probably have a lot in common.  That was an understatement.  Akshay's mission in life is to help people find their true north by understanding that their truth is found by embracing their struggle. It's no surprise to me that the stepping stone for this is learning to use FEAR in a positive way. Akshay is a Marine veteran, speaker, ad...

I'm met Pat McNamara over 20-years ago while conducting training at Fort Bragg.  He trained with me several times and his passion for combatives and fitness ensured we had a lot to talk about. Our friendship continues to this day. In this talk, Pat explains why he didn't have to get ready for the pandemic and shares some of his mindset and philosophy.   Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the Unite...

In this special series, I am interviewing people that I've known for years, people I respect who have demonstrated consistent positivity and values over time. I've watched them during the pandemic to see if their messaging or their behavior has changed. It hasn't. Which inspires me. That's leadership.  I met Karl many years ago through CrossFit and we became friends. He then attended our  SPEAR Sy...

Our COVID19 talks continue. This one goes deep. If you don't know Shane Fazen, he is the man behind FIGHT TIPS, an online training, and coaching community with over 2.5 Million followers on YouTube and several hundred thousand on Instagram. I've known Shane for a while now, he's super humble, almost shy, which is an amazing contrast considering he is a powerful voice online and literally influence...

Dave Leduc is the Open Weight Lethwei world champion.  If you don't know what Lethwei is google it - its an amazing combat sport. A lot of people assume fighters are mostly 'knuckle draggers'.  While some are, most are highly intelligent, they're like chess players, except instead of using pieces on a board, they use real people!  Dave is one of those highly intelligent fighters, you're going to e...