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

AMXbooks 910 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 10 03.01.2020

We close out this series by discussing the "Extras" section and the listener/reader guide included in BTWTLL. We're super proud of producing this book and encourage you to use it's principles and how-to's to always keep on keepin on! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliesp...

AMXtalks 264 - A New Year - Cleaning Up Your "Messes and Incompletes" 02.01.2020

I don't make resolutions per se, but I do do a lot of introspection and reflection at this time of year. So I've made a list of the "incompletes and messes" in my life that are taking up lots of valuable mental and physical energy, energy that could be put toward more needle-moving-forward causes. Enjoy this recap, then make and knock out a list of your own. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe t...

AMXbooks 909 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 9 02.01.2020

Welcome to "The End of the Beginning." This chapter explains how the latter portion of the book came to be. It's an interesting look at how a book can come together.  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 B...

AMXbooks 908 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 8 01.01.2020

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the New Year than talking about service to others and developing something (a system) "that increases your odds of happiness in the long run"). Let's kick off 2020 w/ an audio boom! 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...

AMXkids 79 - The Cool Bean 31.12.2019

From the authors of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg comes The Cool Bean. On today's show, we learn what being cool really means, and how each one of us has the power to make small, yet powerful, gestures for others.  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...

AMXbooks 907 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 7 31.12.2019

Two more powerful principles fill out today's episode, as we talk connection and preparation, and how vital they are in any pursuit. 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 Faceb...

AMXbooks 906 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 6 30.12.2019

Perseverance and belief - two more guiding factors that will help you and I get to our destination. Enjoy this piece of insight into building and pursuing something. 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 Bo...

AMXbooks 905 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 5 27.12.2019

Energy, Boldness and The Spaniard Show's development fill the airwaves today. Boy, has this been an adventurous ride. Enjoy! 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: htt...

AMXbooks 904 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 4 26.12.2019

Let's talk about Purpose, Authenticity and Humility - 3  more principles that guide me daily.  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/charliespani...

AMXtalks 263 - Mike Salemi returns - Creator, "Mastering the Kettlebell" 26.12.2019

Mike Salemi returns! The Spaniard ran into him at the Spartan Mediafest in the fall and leapt at the opportunity to work out with him and record another talk, except this time in person. Given Mike's expertise, it would be perfectly appropriate to grab a kettlebell before you listen. The guys discuss his ultra-thorough kettlebell course, which encompasses 500+ videos and culminates Mike's lifetime...

AMXbooks 903 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 3 25.12.2019

Where did the idea of documenting (writing/speaking about) my career AS I build it come from? Listen in and find out. You'll also hear the first principle that has guided me thus far in developing The Spaniard from professional fighter into something else. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https:...

AMXkids 78 -Christmas Edition: Favorite Gifts as a Kid 24.12.2019

No better time to talk about some of my favorite Christmas gifts from when I was a kid than on AMXkids the week of Christmas! Do any of them make your list of favorites? 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.co...

AMXbooks 902 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 2 24.12.2019

Today, I talk about how the title of the book came to be, as well as how my time before the title (fighting through the present) led me to this point. We also take a look at the early insights that went into my early days of speaking. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charlies...

AMXbooks 901 - Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner 1 23.12.2019

It's been years in the making, and we're happy to finally finish and publish my new book, "Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner." I'm excited to talk about the book from both the author's perspective, but also the perspective of a guy who loves good books. Strap in and get ready for some first and third person talking about a really cool book! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The...

AMXbooks 900 - Stillness is the Key 15 20.12.2019

On this 900th episode, we're closing the last chapter of Stillness is the Key. What a great book. We finish this series on AMXbooks w/ the final two principles and a very personal sendoff from yours truly. 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/Read...

AMXbooks 899 - Stillness is the Key 14 19.12.2019

Go to sleep...find a hobby. Well, that sounds like a good time, AND it's beneficial to our well-being. Use today's episode to rest up and then have some fun! 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: http...

AMXtalks 262 - Dreadisode - Release of The Spaniard's Second Book 19.12.2019

You know how the Spaniard spent approximately 9/12 of 2019 saying that his new book was coming? Guess what: It's here! "Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner" is now live on Amazon in print and Kindle editions. It's subtitled "A Book for Anyone Who Wants to Pursue Anything" because if offers lessons in striving and meaningful living from the dozens and dozens of books and guests that The...

AMXbooks 898 - Stillness is the Key 13 18.12.2019

Stuff, solitude and "being" a human being - that's what we're talking about today as we continue our journey toward stillness. 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: h...

AMXkids 77 - Daniel Boone's Great Escape 17.12.2019

Boy, what a cool story about one of America's most famous frontiersman, Daniel Boone. On today's show, we learn about his capture and time spent w/ the Shawnee, and also learn a great deal about this time in American history. It's a truly fascinating subject - the Native Americans and the Westward Expansion. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charlies...

AMXbooks 897 - Stillness is the Key 12 17.12.2019

Take a walk! Build a routine! Yup, that's what today's show is about. 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/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twit...

AMXbooks 896 - Stillness is the Key 11 16.12.2019

A new week starts a new area of focus: the body. This is the second straight book I've read in which Winston Churchill is cited and referenced, and today's focus is on his transformation from a "feeble body" as a boy to a strong and courageous man. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreo...

AMXbooks 895 - Stillness is the Key 10 13.12.2019

Anger is not the way. We are all connected, and a life of love and compassion will serve us well. Listen...and be nice! 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://...

AMXbooks 894 - Stillness is the Key 9 12.12.2019

Life is built on relationships. Some we choose, some we don't. Either way, we interact with others on a daily basis, and those interactions add meaning to our lives. Enjoy this episode focusing on relationships. 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/Booking...

AMXtalks 261 - Keith Jardine, UFC Fighter/Actor/Entrepreneur 12.12.2019

Against a bustling background at the Spartan Podfest, two former UFC fighters talk combat, coffee and more. "The Dean of Mean" Keith Jardine made a difficult but successful transition from the octagon to entrepreneurship and acting in projects including "Breaking Bad," "Hawaii Five-0," "John Wick," "MacGyver," "Godless," "Shameless," and "Bird Box" He and The Spaniard relate over rejection that "t...

AMXkids 76 - A Green Place to Be 11.12.2019

Come take a ride through Central Park in New York City. On today's show, we learn about the history of the 1st large public park in America, and I reminisce about my years learning and living just outside the city. It's a fun one!  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespan...

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