The Spaniard Show

Today's show focuses on one of my favorite topics: learning - more specifically, learning how to learn and the benefits of it. We also dive into the importance of attitude and how it shapes what we do.  ... 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 T...

The thing that creates the most stress for me when making a decision is thinking about all the other things I'm NOT doing, obsessing about the what-ifs and possibilities of the OTHER choices. Today's episode offers a shift in perspective that has helped create in me a sense of calmness around my decisions.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young pe...

One of my goals for 2021 is to become a better decision maker. I waste tons of mental energy and create tons of unnecessary stress by being indecisive. I'm talking small things as well as big things. So to kick off this year, I dove into a book about decision-making as it relates to professional poker. This is good stuff.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional sk...

This book makes me think deeply about the past and the present. Corruption and greed is not new. It's been a part of us since we were "us" - forever. Ultimately, it's up to us to do the right thing. We end our week with the Osage Nation with a recap of the dark and unjust events that took place during this time.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to yo...

Today we take a look at the government's restriction on how/when the Osage could spend their own money, the "Reign of Terror" and an introduction to J. Edgar Hoover and the (F)BI. ... 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

One of the best things in life is someone who simply gets you and actively supports you over time—even when there is an ocean between you. Craig from Scotland discovered The Spaniard four years ago and recognized a kindred spirit well beyond a shared interest in martial arts. Craig discusses nurturing his kickboxing school from its early days and through the supreme challenges of the pandemic.    ...

The Osage negotiated a key element into their agreement with the US government, foreshadowing what was to come. We talk through that negotiation and the very detailed account of what followed. Lastly, we learn some trivia about the origin of "detective" and "private eye." ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniar...

The importance and value of doing the right thing and trying our best are the lessons on today's episode.  ... 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

There is a lot of history covered in today's episode, and it's fascinating. From Prohibition and lawlessness during this time, to the amount of oil on the Osage land, to the systematic distribution of Native American land (allotment) - tune in and learn! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazo...

Another fascinating read about the history of Native Americans in our country. Filled with riches and wealth, deceit and conspiracy, and even history of the FBI, this is a can't-put-down historical narrative that is every bit worth your time to read. Enjoy our intro episode! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Span...

It's been a wild week, and today this series comes to a close. We finish off our learning by focusing on Medical and Safety while also getting some philosophical insight from Steve (possibly my favorite aspect of his writing) about life in the outdoors.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazo...

Lesson: Don't build a teepee with poison ivy. Sadly, I didn't learn that valuable lesson from this book (rather experience), but I did learn many others. Tune in today to learn about shelters and navigation in the wild. ... 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 Ins...

Far from home, a pro-fighter-turned-podcaster accompanies his big brother, a military veteran, to experimental cancer treatment and experiences uncertainty but also peace and kindness. It sounds like a Netflix movie, but it's this week's episode. With permission, The Spaniard shares details from standing by his brother Scott in a Texas hospital. Spanny gained better understanding of medical trials...

Today's episode covers the importance and types of food you bring with you into the wilderness and the very real aspect of "Things that Bite, Maul, Sting, or Make You Sick." ... 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

While this is a kids book, you'll certainly relate these lessons to your adult life. Today's episode focuses on: knowledge being power, leaders helping others and the benefit of discipline.  ... 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

Today, we talk about the amount and type of gear we pack for the outdoors and the importance of water treatment. ... 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

This week's book is a thorough, practical guide to outdoor wilderness and survival skills. I admit, I'm biased, but I can't imagine there are more practical guides out there. One of my favorite authors and people to follow, Steve Rinella puts it all together in this ground up, cover-all-your-bases preparatory guide on how to live and survive in the outdoors. Enjoy today's introduction. ... More wi...

At least 80% of the men in Reserve Police Battalion 101 ordered to kill followed their orders. There is no single reason why, and the answer as to how these ordinary men became systematic murderers is complex. This is one of those books that makes you a more well-informed, aware and prepared human being. I hope you learn from and appreciate this series.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School...

Today, you'll hear about the coming-of-age exposure many of these men had (not Naziism), some graphic details about the actual killing they did and how the "pressure for conformity" and rationalization played a role in their decision to kill.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speakin...

The Spaniard is already looking forward to another class with Professor Granieri! (So is Dread, after editing this episode) Here is a fascinating discussion that sprang from Spanny's reading "Ordinary Men," Christopher Browning's book that explores Nazi involvement in atrocities. Ron helps illuminate that dark mystery and its continuing relevance. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teache...

Today, you'll learn about the deportation operations (transporting Jews from their homes and towns), whether or not the men could have known what awaited them initially and one standing order that required the men to shoot any Jew "without further do" for not following directions.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Websi...

Our friend Marc is back and just finished eighth grade. His mission in this book is to teach all of things that he's been learning the last few years from Uncle Jake so that every kid can learn how to be a Warrior Kid. This is his field manual.  .. More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaki...

Who were they? What did they do? And could they step out of killing? This, and more, on today's show.  ... 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

This is going to be a heavy week. Ordinary Men tells the story of Reserve Police Battalion 101 (a group of "ordinary men") and their role in shooting/transporting over 83,000 Jews during the Final Solution in Poland in 1942-43 during WWII. This is difficult, but necessary, reading. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Websi...

A healthy dose of hardship and an extreme dose of preparation and thought go a long way in fostering healthy behaviors. And most of all, let's start the development of healthy habits and behaviors in our kids at a young age. Don't wait! Tune in, and get started! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books...