The Spaniard Show

Let's talk about the difference (or not-difference) between genius and stupidity, the slant and power of history and the forward path to success. All aboard!!! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: ht...

This is a great little book about the journey of one of the NBA's greatest players, Stephen Curry. Undersized and told he couldn't do it, he shows us how to pursue our dreams w/ every ounce of ourselves. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Readin...

Mind reading, solid arguments and ego are the topics of the day. Enjoy this exploration of Loserthink. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/char...

We're revisiting one of my favorite authors in Scott Adams's new book Loserthink. Loserthink is unproducting thinking that keeps us locked in our own bubbles of reality. This is a tremendous and eye-opening read that will help us think more clearly and productively.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Sho...

We wrap up this series by taking a look at the later years of Quanah Parker and his successful assimilation into "the mainstream of industrial American culture." For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book:...

Let's take a look at the "bloodiest year in American history and "the greatest threat of all" to the Native Americans (the buffalo hunters/hide men).  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amz...

Talk about a relatable colleague. Like the Spaniard, Coyte Cooper was a Division 1 wrestler and is now a podcaster, speaker and author seeking to help improve lives—not to mention a devoted husband and father of two (in this episode, Spanny talks about how Coyte's thoughts improved his parenting). They're even the same age. Importantly, Spanny and CC also relate in having experienced jarring losse...

I'm experimenting w/ a new format to the Kids show, creating it to be used as a tool to facilitate discussions around character development. Today is the second episode of this series called "Character through Kids Books." Enjoy this fun little book called Zero! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show - ...

Cynthia Ann Parker's repatriation was not a success. We examine why, as well as the rise of her son, Quanah, as his life abruptly changed, and his rise began. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: htt...

Today we take a look at some TX history (re population), the number of treaties broken by the US gov't and the Native Americans and an interesting usage of books by the Comanches (it has nothing to do w/ learning). For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Book...

Today, we learn more about the shooting/horseback prowess of the Comanches and the evolution of arms that came in the form of the Colt pistol. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QP...

Today, we (re)learn about two important pieces of history in the US: Manifest Destiny and the CA Gold Rush.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.co...

Today, we learn about the "White Squaw" and her decision to live "a life of unwashed savagery", as well as the "agent of destruction" of a huge percentage of Native Americans in North America (and it wasn't guns and cavalry). For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard W...

The quick way to summarize this episode is: Dread and Spanny's relationship is changing, but it's also not changing. This is the latest glimpse of the development of The Spaniard business. The guys talk about various shifts: In how Dread is using his time, in how ready-for-market they see the "product" that is The Spaniard, and in their grasp on what they can and cannot do to keep moving forward....

We embark on a new series (of which I plan to read more!) called Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer). Today, we talk about Abraham Lincoln and focus on his character and desire to help those in need. This is a tremendous lesson on our ability to help other people and do what's right.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.co...

What a cool piece of history we learn about today - the Texas Rangers. Not the baseball team. And not the Chuck Norris TV show, either. The real Texas Rangers who fought the Comanches in the 1800's.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading Li...

Let's take a look at the concept of Indian trackers/scouts, the origins of what Texas is today (my thoughts on the perception of TX) and the dissolution of Comanche culture. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniar...

Today, we learn more about the customs, norms and culture of the Comanches. If you enjoyed the movie Sparta, you'll enjoy this. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook:...

Today is full of perspective-giving-learning. Listen and imagine yourself in this vast, open and potentially nightmarish setting. I also explain why it's so important for me to say these Native American tribes' names out loud. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard...

Today, we take a look at the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the meaning of the "Five Civilized Tribes", as well as what I think is such an interesting piece of history - how/why there are so many wild horses in the western US. (If you've ever flown into Lake Tahoe, you've seen the signs in the airport talking about mustangs. Today, we learn how they got there). For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscrib...

Talk about timing: Here's a perfect episode for a new year and desire for new beginnings. Chris Marhefka helps point the way. He and his wife Carlee fit an entrepreneurial life into an RV that visits all corners of the U.S. This came from a conviction that you can indeed have it all: Success and enjoyment. And that came from exposure to a Dude-like figure (as in "The Big Lebowski") whose relaxed e...

Today, we take a look at: the decision of Cynthia Ann Parker's family to set up fort in such hostile land, the direct and vicious intent of Comanche raids and the reality of two worlds colliding in our nation's history. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website...

What an awesome message and book. This year's Barnes and Noble Book of the Year delivers a powerful story of friendship, kindness, wonder, curiosity and more. I hope you enjoy my commentary on this little book of wisdom. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Websit...

Today, we take a look at some of the major cultural and social changes in the US around this time, the reality of the raw and brutal environment in which this story takes place (NOTE: Very graphic details of combat are included in this episode), as well as a phenomenon I didn't know existed until a few years ago re Indian captives of this era. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard...

This is another tremendous book about the Westernization of early America and the volatile relationships between the westward moving settlers the already there Native Americans. An incredible look at our country's history. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Webs...