The Spaniard Show

You might know Sam Roberts as Notsam, and in this episode you'll hear the origin of that title. His web site Notsam.com notes, "Chances are you've seen Sam somewhere." True! It could be from the Opie and Anthony Show, the Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show, the Notsam Wrestling Podcast, WWE, the Travel Channel—even one of the Grand Theft Auto Games. He doesn't call himself The Last Professional Broadca...

Good old luck is the focus of today's show. We also add in a cool bts tidbit about early entrepreneurship that shows you how to get things done.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

This is a story of wonder, adventure, pushing limits, breaking boundaries and taking flight. Another great story from the "A Biography for New Readers" series. Amelia Earhart is a pioneer for women and flight.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

"Failing is scary. Wasting your life is dangerous." As stated yesterday, these lessons in business can be applied directly to life. Listen as I expand upon this quote and offer a less scary approach to pursuing something special.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

This book is about building something special. And while its focus is on entrepreneurship, you'll be able to apply many of these lessons to life. Enjoy Day 1 of HIBT. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

To round out our week of Freedom, we talk the distribution of wealth and the importance of purpose when fighting to overthrow an established power. I also add in one of my favorite quotes from the book that pertains to pushing past your limits.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

A history lesson on the etymology of the word freedom and some personal insight on winning fights round out today's show.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Wait till you hear how much Spanny paid for lobster rolls on his vacation! Plus much more sobering thoughts. Spanny has just returned from family travels in New England, and his insights include three essentials for traveling with young kids. He's also recently visited his mother in the hospital. Her medical situation and that of his brother Scott have renewed Spanny's commitment to choosing wisel...

How free are you? Could you walk away from your current situation? What's holding you down? Today's show points out how we might not be as free as we think. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Another great (and timely) story from this series (A Biography Book for Young Readers/The Story of...), today's episode talks about the incredible story of "the greatest gymnast of all time." A great lead up to this summer's Tokyo Games! ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Nature doesn't favor something for nothing. The grass is always greener on the other side. As it relates to this book, freedom from one things means trading it for another. Today we explore a really cool (and new for me) take on nomadic vs. sedentary societies.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

This week's book takes a look at what it means to be human through the lens of freedom. Enjoy today's intro episode.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

We finish off the week discussing the effect media violence has on young people. Things won't change unless we change them. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Today we explore some more psychology involved in killing and the threat of dying, as well as what compels men/women in battle to fight. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

You know the world is shifting when Sirius XM mainstay "Covino & Rich"   becomes a Patreon-exclusive podcast—though still streamed and recorded in its usual morning slot. Spanny talks with Steve Covino about that transition as well as what led to it, including how Covino got into radio originally, met Rich Davis and paid dues all along the way. The guys talk about the importance of authenticity, i...

Today you will learn the risk of psychiatric breakdown in war and why some people suffer from it more than others.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Today you'll learn about Jane Goodall who has been studying chimpanzees in Africa and leading conservation and education efforts since 1960. Her life and story is fascinating and inspiring. NOTE: This book is part of the "A Biography for New Readers" series. 22 books in all. You'll be hearing about more of them on the show. Great books. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong le...

Today you'll hear some statistics that blew my mind regarding killing in combat.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

This is one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. A necessary read. It is a study of "killology" and the "psychological cost of learning to kill in war and society." This is the intro episode. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

It's been an Effortless week, and it's come to a close. I hope you enjoy this sendoff episode and pick yourself up a copy. I've just touched the surface of what you can glean from it.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

How can "Start with Zero", "Start with Rubbish" and "Make Failure as Cheap as Possible" help you reach a more Effortless state? Tune in and find out.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Here's a classic friend-of-a-friend episode. The Spaniard's previous guest, Rollie Peterkin, urged a talk with his fellow Penn wrestler and graduate Ben Reiter, and it's a great one. Ben tells Spanny how his family's strong wrestling tradition helped them all through tragedy and how his drive to help others led him to humanitarian work in Peru. While there he also fought professionally, persevered...

Today's episode contains one of my favorites concepts from this book (pertains to gratitude) and a concept we learned about two books ago (Beyond Order) pertaining to forgiveness. My experience tells me to perk up and listen when a piece of advice keeps popping up. What do you think?  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review an...

Today's episode, while based on two learning-to-swim books, teaches the process and reality of trying and learning. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

Simplifying and letting go are the topics of the day today.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .