Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman

The Spaniard Show

The Spaniard Show blends real-life updates, lessons learned, and stories from a lifetime of fighting, teaching, coaching and speaking — all designed to help you navigate pressure, setbacks, growth, performance and life's challenges in your own world. Hosted by former UFC fighter and teacher Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman.*There are 2307 previous episodes prior to starting fresh with a new format.

Author

Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman

Category

Education

Podcast website

charliespaniard.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Books 1220 - Never Broken 5 26.02.2021

Today's episode is philosophy heavy, from both Jewel as well as outside sources. This is a very hopeful and inspiring sendoff to a hopeful and inspiring book.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Books 1219 - Never Broken 4 25.02.2021

Today is a very honest look at applying Jewel's advice to young creators (albeit I'm 40, not so young) to my journey of building something special. The Spaniard Show is my homebase. It's content powers my movement forward. Books like this, and lessons like today, will help you move forward, too. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Talks 328 - Paul Angone, Gen Z & Millennial Guru, Author & Speaker 25.02.2021

Paul Angone has all the answers! Okay, okay, he is the first to admit that he does not—except for the answer of sheer perseverance and being ready to ask questions as you enter a   new phase of life. His books are packed with tips to help twenty-somethings launch their lives and careers—but they're great to know at any age. He and Spanny talk about grinding it out to build a career as an author, s...

Books 1218 - Never Broken 3 24.02.2021

Moving out at 15, Jewel was finding her own way in life. Intentionally, she set out to create a life on her terms, not the life she was simply handed. Today, we get a glimpse at one of her life-guiding principles: "Hard wood grows slowly."  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Kids 139 - A Short Tale About a Long Dog (Here's Hank) 23.02.2021

We're familiar with Hank Zipzer ("The World's Greatest Underachiever") from Kids episodes 120122. He returns here in a different series with a young Hank. In this book, he's on a quest to earn a dog, and he must first show he's responsible enough to care for one.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .  

Books 1217 - Never Broken 2 23.02.2021

Today's episode gets into Jewel's early life in Alaska and shows both her early exposure to music and her pensive, reflecting nature. She had a very difficult relationship with her parents, especially her mother, and it started young.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Books 1216 - Never Broken 1 22.02.2021

My favorite part of success is learning the story behind it. Much like Matthew McConaughey's recent book, Jewel knocks it out of the park on this one. She is honest from the start, and her story is not one of sunshine and rainbows. As a casual fan of her music, I'm a huge fan of her as a person after having read this one. Enjoy our intro episode.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spania...

Books 1215 - Eat Smarter 5 19.02.2021

I figured a valuable way to finish the week would be sharing my habits/system relating to nutrition. I've made weight a few hundred times in my life, but only relatively recently really starting paying attention to what I was putting into my body. Today's episode ties up our learning from Eat Smarter and adds my personal experience with eating smarter over the last few years. … Support this podcas...

Books 1214 - Eat Smarter 4 18.02.2021

At this point in the book, there are some common patterns that we can utilize to help us live healthier. Easy to implement stuff. Listen and learn.  Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Talks 327 - Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, Bellator & UFC Fighter 18.02.2021

In 2011, The Spaniard entered the Octagon to face the fearsome Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, and let's just say that things went better for Rumble. One upside: This gave The Spaniard a great illustration on training hard, facing fears, believing in yourself, and moving on from defeat. Another upside: We all get to hear this great conversation--Spanny's first with a former opponent. It brims with good...

Books 1213 - Eat Smarter 3 17.02.2021

"Gut health" - I remember hearing that term for the first time three or so years ago. Had no idea what it was/meant. Little did I know the importance of your gut and its role in your physical and mental health.  Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Kids 138 - The Couch Potato 16.02.2021

Today's picture book sends an extremely powerful message - that being a coach potato, sitting out life on the sidelines absorbed in media and screens is not the path to happiness. I am very passionate in today's episode and state my beliefs in how we can help our young people navigate life's challenges, and it starts with you and me.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Books 1212 - Eat Smarter 2 16.02.2021

Today, we're talking about fat, calories and what exactly inflammation is (it was always hard for me to put a finger on a simple definition).  Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Books 1211 - Eat Smarter 1 15.02.2021

The first part of 2021 has been about ownership on the show, and we continue that trend this week with a dive into "Eat Smarter." This week will be full of specific healthy foods/nutrients as well as positive strategical and mindset principles to follow. Let's get started.  ... Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Books 1210 - Atomic Habits 5 12.02.2021

Today's sendoff episode is really about philosophy and mindset that aligns with positive behavior change. It's like you've got the tools (once you read the book), and now it's time to execute. A great finish to a great book.  ... Ways to support The Spaniard Show: Subscribe Leave a review on iTunes Purchase your books from our reading list Become a member of Spaniard School

Books 1209 - Atomic Habits 4 11.02.2021

Habit tracking and getting back on the horse are two actions you can take to increase your odds of success in behavior change. Listen and learn. ... Ways to support The Spaniard Show: Subscribe Leave a review on iTunes Purchase your books from our reading list Become a member of Spaniard School

Talks 326 - Coyte and Brandy Cooper, Full-Time Family Adventurers 11.02.2021

We met Dr. Coyte Cooper back in Episode 267, when he made a leap from being a professor to become an author, coach and speaker. Then came COVID, and away went speaking. That led his wife Brandy to propose another leap: To sell everything and travel about the U.S. And they did, entering what they call Adventure Mode along with their kids, exploring parks, monuments and (at the time of the interview...

Books 1208 - Atomic Habits 3 10.02.2021

Let's dive into Laws 2 and 3 of behavior change: Make it Attractive and Make it Easy. It's fun to think of all the habit change successes and failures in our lives and relate them to this book's framework. Have a listen and make some good change! ... Ways to support The Spaniard Show: Subscribe Leave a review on iTunes Purchase your books from our reading list Become a member of Spaniard School

Kids 137 - Way of the Warrior Kid 4 - Field Manual 5 09.02.2021

Today, we talk about comparing yourself to yourself (rather than others), exercise, "strong" foods and perhaps the most important element of all of this, your character.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Books 1206 - Atomic Habits 1 08.02.2021

Habits can make or break us. Along with last week's decision-making book, this book is helping me overhaul my day-to-day processes and actions. It's a tremendously implementable and digestible book that will certainly help you improve your habits. I'm living this book daily.  ... Ways to support The Spaniard Show: Subscribe Leave a review on iTunes Purchase your books from our reading list Become...

Books 1205 - Thinking in Bets 5 05.02.2021

We round out our better-decision-making-week with some insight on forming our beliefs, thinking into the future and the past and the comfort (and better decisions) that can result from the uncertainty that is reality.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Inst...

Books 1207 - Atomic Habits 2 04.02.2021

Today we explore the different between outcome-based and identity-based behavior change and get into Law #1: Make it Obvious. ... Ways to support The Spaniard Show: Subscribe Leave a review on iTunes Purchase your books from our reading list Become a member of Spaniard School

Books 1204 - Thinking in Bets 4 04.02.2021

Developing an awareness of your own self-serving bias and creating your own "truthseeking pod" are two actions you can from today's show that will positively impact your life.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Talks 325 - Mark Goblowsky, Father of an Incredibly Strong Son 04.02.2021

Mark Goblowsky is a military veteran and a longtime martial arts instructor, but the focus of this discussion is the aftermath of a terrible accident suffered by his son Josh. Mark describes negotiating the devastating physical and emotional trauma and continuing on as parent and child. He raises priceless points about how one decision and one moment can change everything—including showing kindnes...

Books 1203 - Thinking in Bets 3 03.02.2021

Phew! This is good stuff. Coming from someone who has said "I guarantee you" only to be proven wrong more times that I'd like to admit, today's episode will help you examine the beliefs the drive your confidence while helping you assess that confidence in a different light.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Span...

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