Apogee Strong

Today's guest is Ian Smith, co-owner and founder of Atilis Gym in New Jersey.   He’s recently been thrust into the national limelight and has been featured on Tucker Carlson, CNN’s Chris Cuomo, and the Charlie Kirk show for defying local business restrictions and refusing to close his gym.  Today we talk about his journey, his willingness to fight for what he believes in, getting back to the basics of masculinity, and what I respect most- his extreme ownership.

More places you can find Ian:

Instagram - @Iansmithfitness 

Twitter - @Iansmithfitness 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ianandrewsmithfitness/

Rogan O'Handley is a former entertainment lawyer-turned-political influencer. A 2011 University of Chicago Law school graduate, Rogan had plans to become a star in the field of entertainment law amongst the Hollywood elite, but in 2016, Rogan experienced a shift after Trump got elected. He began to see the consequences of not following the political status quo. As an outlet, he started to post online anonymously, and eventually, he quit his job in entertainment law in California, moved to Florida, and became a political activist full time. Today he has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and has been retweeted by President Trump. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 questions.

More places you can find Rogan:

Instagram - @DC_Draino

Twitter - @DC_Draino

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Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz is an American mixed martial artist, best known for his stints with the UFC, where he is a former Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003. He was one of the sport’s early stars. Ortiz is the CEO of Punishment Athletics MMA equipment and clothing line. He also owns an MMA training gym called Punishment Training Center, which is located in his hometown of Huntington Beach California. On July 7, 2012, Ortiz became the ninth inductee into the UFC.

Today, Matt and Tito stray from the Essential 11 questions and talk about Tito's journey to get to where he is today, how he has been defending his town from tyranny, and his current run for City Council.

More places you can find Tito:

Twitter - @titoortiz

Instagram - @titoortiz1999

Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to identifying, organizing, and empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government. With a presence on over 2,000 high school and college campuses nationwide, 250,000 student members, and over 150 full-time staff, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing conservative youth activist organization in the country.

Today we talk about Charlie's hero's journey to get to where he is now, how he discovered his love for public speaking, why he skipped college but has become a prevalent influence on campuses across the country, why we must demand discourse in the USA, and how to succeed as a young person.

More places you can find Charlie:

YouTube - Turning Point USA

Instagram - @charliekirk1778

Twitter - @charliekirk11

Email - [email protected]

Website - charliekirk.com

Today's episode of the Essential 11 is a bit more free form. Continuing with the political streak, today's guest is Dave Rubin. Dave is the host of The Rubin Report, the largest talk show about free speech and big ideas where he goes one on one with thought leaders, authors, and comedians in ‘The Sit Down,’ has honest conversations, and moderates opposing voices in ‘The Panel,’ and shares his own unfiltered thoughts in ‘Direct Message.’

Dave has been open with the world about his journey from subscribing to a certain political belief system based primarily on his immutable characteristics to embracing his status as an individual, and he encourages others to do the same in his show, in his talks, and in his new book, "Don't Burn This Book". Today, we talk about all of the above, including, the time Matt basically gave Dave no choice but to eat a bagel, if it's worth it to stay in California, if it's a good idea to vote third party this year, is Donald Trump fighting off Barbarians and Whitewalkers and much more.

More places you can find Dave:

YouTube - The Rubin Report

Instagram - @rubinreport

Facebook - Dave Rubin

Website - DaveRubin.com

Book - Don't Burn This Book

Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two (SDV-2), Ray turned his passion and SEAL Team experience to the world of self-improvement and team building. He has become an accomplished fitness expert and speaker on topics ranging from fitness and building high functioning teams to organizational transformation. Ray’s approach has been featured on The History Channel “The Selection,” Discovery Channel “The Ultimate Solider Challenge” and the BBC “Ultimate Hell Week.” Ray is also the Founder of CONQUER, a leadership and team-building program designed to push you physically, mentally, and emotionally for individuals to break through personal barriers. Now, hear his take on the essential 11 questions.

More places you can find Ray:

Facebook - @Frogmindset

Instagram - @raycashcare

Twitter - @navysealraycare

Website - https://www.raycashcare.com/

Dennis Prager is a best-selling author, columnist and nationally syndicated radio talk show host based in Los Angeles and heard on 150 stations across the country. A Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International Affairs, where he did graduate work at the Middle East and Russian Institutes, he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the U.S. Delegation to the Vienna Review Conference on the Helsinki Accords, and by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. He holds an honorary doctorate of law from Pepperdine University.

A highly sought-after speaker and frequent cable news show guest, Dennis has lectured all over the world. His New York Times best-selling books include Think a Second Time, Happiness is a Serious Problem and Still the Best Hope: Why American Values Must Triumph. His newest book is The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code.

Today, we stray away a bit from the essential 11 questions, instead, electing to allow a natural flow of conversation around current events such as the election, Covid-19 mandates, the future of California, and the future of public and higher education.

More places you can find Dennis:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/DennisPrager

Instagram - @PragerU

YouTube - PragerU

Website - https://nosafespaces.com/

Dennis Prager is a best-selling author, columnist and nationally syndicated radio talk show host based in Los Angeles and heard on 150 stations across the country. A Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International Affairs, where he did graduate work at the Middle East and Russian Institutes, he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the U.S. Delegation to the Vienna Review Conference on the Helsinki Accords, and by President George W. Bush to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. He holds an honorary doctorate of law from Pepperdine University.

A highly sought-after speaker and frequent cable news show guest, Dennis has lectured all over the world. His New York Times best-selling books include Think a Second Time, Happiness is a Serious Problem and Still the Best Hope: Why American Values Must Triumph. His newest book is The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code.

Today, we stray away a bit from the essential 11 questions, instead, electing to allow a natural flow of conversation around current events such as the election, Covid-19 mandates, the future of California, and the future of public and higher education.

More places you can find Dennis:

Facebook - www.facebook.com/DennisPrager

Instagram - @PragerU

YouTube - PragerU

Website - https://nosafespaces.com/

No-nonsense fitness coach Mike Dolce is a 4X World MMA Awards Trainer of the Year, NJ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee, and was named a Men’s Fitness Top 30 Fitness Game Changer.  Mike Dolce is one of the world’s top weight management coaches, known for training the best fighters in the world of professional mixed martial arts. Mike has been the man behind the likes of Ronda Rousey, Thiago Alves, and Carlos Condit, earning a reputation as ‘the go-to guy in the world of mixed martial arts’ (ELLE). Combining his experience in over 20 years of working with the world’s top athletes, Mike created 3 Weeks To Shredded to share his proven body-transforming diet and training methods for optimum weight loss and athletic performance. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 questions.

More places you can find Mike:

Instagram - @thedolcediet

Twitter - @TheDolceDiet

Website - https://thedolcediet.com/

Ned grew up with a burning desire to make a difference in the world.  He felt he had a purpose, and I was supposed to figure out what it was. During his life, he's started many different ventures in hopes that one would land that gave him a sense of purpose and significance.  Some of those projects including clothing companies, coffee roasting, non-profit youth programs, skate parks, and on the list goes.  While he enjoyed these, he found that stably providing for his family and being a great father to be the top priority, and thus, he found his true purpose: fatherhood. Ned is passionate about helping other men be the best fathers that they can be and embrace their call to fatherhood. Today he has a book titled "Rebel and Create" about his journey to find his purpose, and a podcast called "Fatherhood Fieldnotes". Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 Questions.

More places you can find Ned:

Instagram - @ned_schaut

Website - www.rebelandcreate.com

Podcast - Fatherhood Fieldnotes

Book - Rebel and Create