The Spaniard Show

Treaties, broken treaties, and respect for each other and each other's land are a few things we discuss on the show today. We also dive into the history of horses in relation to the Indians and the wild horses of the West (mustangs). For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://am...

Talk about a star-spangled, meaningful tour. Janine Stange saluted America and made friends across the country becoming the first person to sing the National Anthem in all 50 states. And in 2015, she added another record singing the Anthem 24 times in 24 hours. Efforts like that don't happen without guts, strength and skill, and now Janine travels as a motivational speaker helping the rest of us r...

Buffalo's are built for the cold, but how much cold can they bear? What is the number 1 enemy of buffalo? And how do we balance the line between "practical" and a "candya$$" as per Steve Rinella? Tune in and find out! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Fa...

We learn all about the Pleistocene (Ice Age) era on today's show. From the Ice Age timeframe to human and animal migration all the way to the awesome and incredible animals that once roamed North America during this time, today's information is just stinkin' fun. Enjoy! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https:/...

Who wants to dig holes to build character??? Such is the life of Stanley Yelnats as he embarks on his stay at Camp Green Lake. On today's show, we learn the backstory of Stanley's current situation, as well as the importance of choices and surroundings and the consequences that arise from your decisions.   For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard...

What's the difference between a buffalo and a bison? The answer may surprise you. Tune in and find out. For more w/ The Spaniard: 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://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.i...

America's most iconic animal, the buffalo, has a long and storied history. On today's show, we begin our journey with the American Buffalo by learning about the most famous buffalo of all time, as well as the astounding numbers of buffalo that once roamed North America. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https:/...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: A Walk in the Woods , You Are Special , J. R. Martinez For more w/ The Spaniard:   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://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www...

What a fun journey it's been learning about the Appalachian Trail with author Bill Bryson. We end our AT experience with some surprising facts about hypothermia, the rugged and difficult Hundred Mile Wilderness in Maine and a refreshing send-off from Bryson and Katz. I hope you all enjoyed this book as much as I did. Now get out there and move! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -...

As of late, I've had a fascination (and obsession) with learning about big cats. From lions to tigers to cougars to panthers and more, these creatures are strong, stealth, predacious and beautiful. Today, we break down some big cat categories, transition to finding your way on the Appalachian Trail (How exactly doesn't one get lost on this 2100 mile hike?) and the the birthplace of the word "physi...

On today's show, we learn just how old the Appalachian Mountains are as well as one of the hidden gems (past and present) that's been right under my feet here in PA. There's so much to learn! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.c...

Every body is different, and one of the most important and difficult things for many people is to accept and be truly be happy with who you are. This book is a very powerful example of shining through the darkness and prevailing. You'll learn all about dots and stars (read on!) and what truly matters.   For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard We...

PA born and bred, I was curious to learn about the PA portion of the Appalachian Trail, and let's just say Bryson's take on the trail in PA is not a good one...dolp! On today's show, we dive into the PA AT, some basic and essential human needs as well as some history on the PA Anthracite Region. As a PA resident, today's episode is a special one, close to home. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support Th...

Today's episode includes a very important Public Service Announcement, the truth of any worthwhile endeavor and the inevitable facts regarding thorns among roses. For more w/ The Spaniard: 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: h...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: A Walk in the Woods , Horizon Charter Schools , SpartanX Leadership For more w/ The Spaniard:   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://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram...

On today's AMXbooks, we're talking Bryson's favorite national park (Shenandoah National Park), the roots of the term "parkway" and a personal realization about the idea of commercialism and why people may scoff at it. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Fa...

Gratitude, aiming high vs. aiming low and the average walking distance of Americans in a given week are the topics of learning conversation on today's show. For more w/ The Spaniard: 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:/...

Let it be known that, at the SpartanX Leadership Forum in the fall of 2018, The Spaniard choked up. A couple times, in fact. You'll hear it during this panel-style talk moderated by Lonnie Mayne of Red Shoes Living. The crowd genuinely appreciated Spanny's vulnerability … not to mention his reeling off all of the topics in the most recent book he had read, Joe De Sena's "The Spartan Way." Have a t...

Today, we're talking history and hope: history of speed records on the AT and of the American West, and hope that you can accomplish things you have been thinking are out of your reach. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/cha...

Mr. Sweiven is a listener-turned-friend who also happens to be the principal of Horizon Charter Schools. Mr. Sweiven represents what World's Toughest Lifelong Learner stands for, and he's adamant about passing his love of learning and new experiences on to his students. This episode is a virtual talk and Q&A I recently gave to his students. In it, we talk life lessons, obstacles, choices and more....

Not only do we learn about Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park on today's show, we also learn about confidence and the ability to make decisions for ourselves. Bill Bryson taught me that it's OK to not do the thing I thought I was going to be able to do and to be aware of the pressure I (and others) put on myself. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreo...

On today's show, we hear how Bryson's perspective on distance takes a new look after hitting the AT, the significance of the AT shelters, and we see how one man's trash can be another man's treasure. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://fa...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: A Walk in the Woods , Wonder , Charlie Engle For more w/ The Spaniard:   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://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Deprivation, "Trail Magic" and the cost of resting fill our travel packs on today's AMXbooks. This book is fun, inspiring and full of awesome facts and history pertaining to the US and the AT. I've heard from a wide variety of people who've read this book. Consensus: awesome! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: h...

By way of Bill Bryson, we're learning about the US Forest Service, the quantity of woods in our country and some key stats/differences pertaining to National Forests and National Parks. Join us on our walk in the woods! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P...