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

AMX420 Where's Your Intent? 16.02.2018

We're talking altruism and selfishness, and how they should guide our interactions. Oh yea, we talk another great paradox that exists: caring/not caring. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard instill energy and belief in your audience.

AMX419 Stop Devaluing Yourself! 15.02.2018

Put a stake (steak...mmm) in the ground and BELIEVE in yourself, BUT understand that belief ONLY comes from insane work and dedication. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard teach and entertain your group.

#165 Fight Like a Jaguar 15.02.2018

So you're the baddest cat there is. And there is no river you won't leap into after what you want. But how many times out of a hundred are you successful? The answer is not 100. The answer is not 80. The answer … is in this episode. The Spaniard talks jaguars and caimans and some otter stuff. (Not a typo! You'll find out why.)These are lessons drawn from real-life fighting, both in the wild and fr...

AMX418 The Guts of What it Takes 14.02.2018

This show is a realtime illustration of "The Guts of What it Takes." Tune in daily to follow along, learn and create your own guts.  Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard teach and entertain your group.

AMX417 Creating Your Way 13.02.2018

It truly is within your grasp; you just have to learn how to get it, put your head down and work for it. Tune in daily for the juice and know-how to do just that. Visit charliespaniard.com to inquire about having The Spaniard teach and entertain your audience.  

#164: 16 Questions from High Schoolers 13.02.2018

We'll say it up front: The audio in this episode is not the best. But the questions are. A high school career exploration class asked The Spaniard everything you could think of and then some. See the full list below, then sit back for ANSWER TIME. The questions: Why did you become a Spanish teacher? What connections did you use to become a fighter? Do you recommend travel as an important way to un...

AMX416 Failure, Fear and Wanting It 12.02.2018

Fear, failure and wanting it all are vitals in your path to success. That, and more, in today's AMX. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard teach and entertain your group/organization.

What I Learned this Week 10.02.2018

Sit back and take in some of the most power-packed learning points from this week's content. These episodes deliver 7 powerful pieces of learning to use when you need them most. Please visit charliespaniard.com to find out how to have The Spaniard teach and entertain your group.

AMX415 Happy 37th Birthday! 09.02.2018

Help me celebrate my 37th birthday as I run down a snapshot of where I'm at in the 5 Elements of Excellence: Vision, Values, Success, Accountability and Surroundings. See how you can use them in your life. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard speak to your group/organization.

#163 Interview: Scott Moore, Head Coach, Lock Haven Wrestling 08.02.2018

This talk with Scott Moore has something for everyone. The Spaniard goes back with Scott to the days when he and his twin brother set the standard for aggressive (some would say nasty) high school wrestling. After an All-American career and large accomplishments at the University of Virginia, Scott now leads the alma mater of The Spaniard, Lock Haven University. The standards there are for hard wo...

AMX414 Stop Comparing! 08.02.2018

Here's an idea...compare yourself to...YOURSELF! Dive in to today's AMX and leave with a fresh look on comparisons. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard teach/speak to your group or organization.

AMX413 Real or Imagined? 07.02.2018

AMX is realtime learning and application. It is evolution in process. Join us and evolve. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard teach and entertain your team or organization.

AMX412 Success is Inevitable 06.02.2018

Though you never know what it'll look like, success is inevitable if you simply don't stop. Tune in, learn and dominate yourself! Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard to speak to your group or organization.

#162: Wrestler talks Rapper: Lessons from Ice Cube 06.02.2018

This episode is not an interview, but it came from an interview. The Spaniard saw Dan Rather sit down with rapper/actor/entrepreneur Ice Cube, and he simply had to share the "gold coming out of his mouth." Quotes from the talk lead The Spaniard to discuss the power of self-belief, embracing your unique capability, and taking risks.

AMX411 Fly Like an Eagle 05.02.2018

Five lessons to takeaway and implement from Super Bowl 52 Champions, The Philadelphia Eagles. Visit charliespaniard.com to see all of The Spaniard's group and individual programs.

What I Learned this Week (46) 03.02.2018

Consider these episodes your mental armor. These learning points and strategies help me perform at an optimal level on a regular basis. They are designed to do the same for. Sit back, enjoy, then go to charliespaniard.com to opt in to get the What I Learned this Week PDF emailed to you every Friday.

AMX410 Go Flow, Yo! 02.02.2018

We're talking the state of Flow and dealing with anxiety in today's AMX. Especially useful for high performers looking to maximize execution when it counts most. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard speak to your high performance team/organization.

AMX409 Get to Know Yourself 01.02.2018

We zone in on an extremely useful psychology term in today's AMX that can be mindset-shifting for high performers.  Listen, implement, dominate. Visit charliespaniard.com to have The Spaniard speak to your high-performance team and to sign up for a weekly dose of highly implementable mindset/toughness learning in PDF form.

#161 The 5-Fingered Fist of Success 01.02.2018

Okay, raise one hand. Do your fingers have five tips? Well, here are five tips right back atcha! The Spaniard will tick off Five Essentials for Success that he has observed as a wrestler, Spanish student, fighter, and now as an author/speaker/podcaster. You'll just have to accept that one of these essentials is simply not in your control (Burn! You'll have to listen to see what that one is). But t...

AMX408 I Am 31.01.2018

What are you? Who are you? Answer those questions, back them by action, and you will believe. Visit charliespaniard.com to bring The Spaniard in to speak to your group or organization. Learn and get tough!

AMX407 Do You Really Want It? 30.01.2018

Answering this one simple question can get you out of bed with gusto every single morning. It's a simple process: 1. Tune in, 2. Answer the question, 3. Proceed with gusto! Visit charliespaniard.com to book The Spaniard as a speaker or to work 1-on-1 to reframe your mindset.

#160 Strength & Conditioning Tips for Tough Stinkin' Humans 30.01.2018

All of this could be yours, Friend: Endurance, strength, mental toughness, and psychological boosts. How? Listen to this episode and work out The Spaniard way! Okay, okay, he freely admits that he's no expert. "I'm just a dude who became a professional athlete and paid attention along the way." Maybe his way won't appeal to you or work for you. But we guarantee it will challenge you and help you f...

AMX406 3 Types of Goals 29.01.2018

Learn the three types of goals and which you should focus on most.  Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to opt-in to the BOLD Blueprint, your weekly guide for BOLD living.  

What I Learned this Week 27.01.2018

To operate at a high level, you need to surround yourself with positivity and richness of knowledge every chance you get. What I Learned this Week episodes boil down the richest learning points and arm you with the tools you need to walk and talk with confidence. Visit charliespaniard.com to opt in to the weekly What I Learned PDF email list and peruse my speaking/individual programs.

AMX405 Fe 26.01.2018

"Success is sustained performance." (Beyond Grit) No one represents "sustained performance" better than Frankie Edgar. Tune in and model Fe. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to opt-in to the BOLD Blueprint, your weekly guide for BOLD living.

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