This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 What would you do in this situation?

• 3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act

• 6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?

• 10:00 You can only control your emotions

• 14:04 Shooting accident in Texas

• 14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?

• 19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path

• 21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards

• 28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!

• 31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)

• 32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!

• 35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard

• 42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts

• 43:35 Some don’t even get range time

• 44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener

• 46:21 This mom is an absolute legend

• 47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)

• 53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up

This episode digs into what it means to stay human in a world shaped by algorithms, polarization, and constant online noise. From the importance of supportive relationships to the dangers of raising kids in a social media vacuum, Jason, MDV, and Gabe explore why real human connection matters more than ever.

Timestamps:
0:00 Swimming is just different
5:15 Why a supportive spouse makes all the difference in training goals
6:55 Trapped in ChatGPT: Listen here
11:59 When ChatGPT tells you exactly what you want to hear
13:10 Human connection, mental health, and the dark side of algorithms
17:25 Bernie Sanders vs. Charlie Kirk
19:20 Why these conversations matter—kids are growing up in a vacuum
24:00 How being “connected” leads to self-isolation
27:15 Pitbull, love, and knowing when to stop consuming
29:00 If kids don’t hear it from you, they’ll find it somewhere else
31:25 How social media fuels divisiveness
33:04 The dangerous “us vs. them” mentality
35:00 Why the U.S. is still the best place to live
37:09 What Charlie Kirk got right about in-person discussions
43:30 Tim Dillon on why normal people don’t act this way
47:07 Don’t let politics disqualify real human connection

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Matt Chan—CrossFit Games legend, firefighter, and all-around badass—joins the Home Team for a conversation that spans training, marriage, and what it means to keep showing up for decades.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Matt Chan is on the show (and Jason can’t help but notice he’s shirtless)

• 3:50 Is CrossFit really a clean sport?

• 5:15 Matt’s full knee replacement

• 9:38 Pushing through pain for over a decade

• 11:45 How being injured messes with your mindset

• 15:30 Going to three different doctors before getting answers

• 18:00 Why you shouldn’t rush into peptides—and the #1 rule: stop doing stuff that hurts

• 23:20 Altering expectations in the gym as you age

• 28:24 Marriage is better 20 years in: caring for each other first

• 32:30 Realizing marriage is a team sport (rules of engagement)

• 35:42 Why life is better shared than solo

• 37:39 Becoming better together: the daily learning experience

• 39:13 Matt’s current training and his Fireground Ready e-book

• 42:30 Why everyone should be running

• 45:00 Zone 2 vs. high intensity: which should you choose?

• 48:45 Tactical Games and mountain picnics

• 59:00 The ultimate swimming heebie jeebies

In dark times, connection matters more than ever. Jason shares the story behind the Train Hard Men’s Club—how it began with just a few men meeting up to train, and how you can start something similar in your own community.

From conquering the fear of failure to creating a space where fitness, coffee, and accountability collide, this episode is all about building brotherhood and leading from the front.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 How to start a men’s club in a dark world

• 2:50 Where it all started (iron sharpens iron)

• 5:30 The fear of failure

• 8:00 A small impact is still an impact

• 9:15 Why coffee is where the magic happens

• 12:27 Fitness is the great equalizer

• 14:30 If I could go back—what I’d do differently

• 16:00 The power of keeping it simple

• 19:00 Finding ways to welcome and introduce everyone

• 22:18 Overcoming the intimidation factor for newbies

• 24:30 Not coaching, just working out together

• 26:36 When something is on your mind—just do it

• 29:40 Don’t let your nights ruin your mornings

• 32:20 Getting your partner on board with the vision

• 34:40 Counterbalance in a relationship and avoiding isolation

• 38:35 If not you, then who?

• 40:28 Final reflections

  
  

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Jason, Gabe, and MDV talk fatherhood, mentorship, and the lessons that matter most for raising boys into strong men. From the influence of moms, to choosing the right friends, to the need for adventure and accountability—this one’s about the values that last a lifetime.

0:00 Matt Birthday Boy DellaValle!
1:20 Jason’s book idea: 10 things I want to give my son before high school
3:00 Choose friends mom would be proud of (Jason’s house got graffitied)
5:30 Jason goofed off in high school
7:05 Why mom is the most influential person in a kid’s life
8:19 How youth sports surround kids with good groups
9:18 Male figures in a young boy’s life… but mom is still on another level
15:28 The most important lesson to teach your son + stats on being raised without a dad
19:17 Why men need adventure
21:50 Strong men to call you out when you’re out of line
24:25 How values differ depending on where you live
26:40 Showing appreciation when you see men doing the right thing
30:40 Maple syrup was too much for Jason
32:40 Lamar Jackson gets shoved after a game
36:00 LEO and Jason’s experience
45:57 Do kickers get better with age?

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Faith isn’t always easy to talk about—but it’s a big part of our lives, and this podcast has opened the door for us to explore it together. In this episode, we share personal stories about growing up Catholic, finding comfort in prayer, and the difference between faith and organized religion. We also talk about what it means to be on the same page with your partner, why praying out loud has been so powerful, and how making church an anchor to the week can shape daily life.

From funny memories as altar servers to deeper conversations about ghosts, spirits, and gut feelings—this one goes beyond fitness and into the beliefs that keep us grounded.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 How the podcast opened us up to faith (sharing our backgrounds)

• 3:00 Why is faith so uncomfortable to talk about?

• 6:25 Being on the same page as your partner

• 7:50 Praying out loud has been very powerful

• 9:47 What makes you NOT share?

• 10:40 Growing up Catholic (MDV was a pro altar server)

• 12:00 The difference between faith and organized religion

• 14:48 How organized church can jade your view

• 15:38 Prayer and the Bible make for a better day

• 18:03 Going to church every Sunday and making connections there

• 24:36 Having an anchor to your week

• 28:11 Pulling people into religion—tough questions

• 33:20 Nobody is trying to push us—we’re just sharing

• 38:39 Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?

• 41:02 Gabe’s crazy story (and why conversations like this keep us curious)

• 50:28 Core tenets of faith

• 52:51 Jason’s morning routine is about to get a lot earlier

• 57:13 The Astros pitcher drama and reading lips in little league

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The Home Team is back—breaking down whether soreness is actually the sign of a good workout, or just poor recovery. From DOMS and training consistency to extreme exhaustion in BJJ, triathlons, and combat sports, this episode covers it all. Plus: Jason’s eye injury, Hyrox tattoos, and why wrestlers walk bow-legged.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 MDV or Gordon Ryan?

• 1:02 Is soreness the sign of a good workout?

• 2:25 DOMS explained

• 3:48 Why you shouldn’t be too sore to train again

• 8:50 The importance of feeling like you did something

• 11:00 Poor recovery vs. good training

• 14:00 The THMC

• 15:11 Kaden punched Jason in the eye

• 15:45 Extreme exhaustion: BJJ & underwater sports

• 21:00 Craig Jones Invitational

• 24:40 Why individual comps hit different than team comps

• 27:00 October in Texas = HOT

• 29:45 Triathlon chip times

• 31:00 80° water = hot tub? Ironman temps matter

• 36:55 Thousands at Ironman 70.3

• 38:11 Everyone asking MDV about Hyrox

• 40:00 Jason’s Hyrox tattoo plans

• 41:35 Why wrestlers walk bow-legged

• 42:24 HOT TAKE: Was that a slam??

• 45:50 Risk vs. reward in combat sports

• 53:00 ACL tears & menstrual cycles

• 54:55 Pete & Bobby Challenge standards

• 57:23 Sub-30 Murph

• 58:55 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month → negu.org

• 1:00:06 Gabe on nicotine (research purposes only)

  
  

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This week, the Home Team takes on one of the hottest debates for parents right now: AI. Is it stripping kids of critical thinking skills—or can it actually be harnessed as a tool for growth?

We wrestle with the balance between protecting our kids and preparing them, where AI differs from past tech advances, and whether this is really a technology problem or a human problem.

Plus, Jason recaps his experience at Master Worlds—gi mishaps, pulling guard (or not), the competition mindset, and lessons learned on and off the mat.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Does AI reduce cognitive load?

• 2:49 Everyone is going to be using this

• 5:30 How do we protect our kids while teaching them to use it productively?

• 7:00 Each tech advance brings the same concerns

• 9:01 If we don’t use it, we lose it

• 10:20 Is AI different from other technologies kids had?

• 13:00 Why AI is different…

• 15:01 Technology issue or human issue?

• 17:30 A shocking argument as a parent

• 20:20 We just don’t see eye to eye

• 22:25 The access is changing everything

• 25:00 AI is the future

• 26:58 You either win or you learn—Jason at Master Worlds

• 30:05 “Drink a glass of water and you’re 300 lbs.”

• 31:20 Jason’s gi wasn’t approved

• 33:30 Breaking down the match

• 35:36 What is “pulling guard”? (“I never go on my back”)

• 38:34 It’s a strategy game

• 42:11 Not willing to hurt someone

• 43:42 Belt rankings = gray area

• 48:15 The competition mindset

• 49:01 Lower body attacks and different rules

• 53:00 No regrets from the fight

• 54:08 Why do sets and reps have ranges? Do you really need to warm up?

  
  

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America is drinking less, but is that really a good thing? In this Home Team episode, we break down the stats, debate whether alcohol is truly on the decline, and ask the bigger question: what’s replacing it? From vaping to THC, pharma-driven “cure alls,” and Japan’s Metabo Law, this conversation covers the cultural shift around drinking—and whether it’s leading us toward better health or just new problems.

Timestamps:

• [0:00] Why Gen-Z is drinking less

• [1:44] Declining alcohol statistics

• [4:00] The case for giving it up

• [5:00] Alcohol and personal freedom

• [7:04] Are stats misleading? Depression + screen time rise

• [8:34] Questionable polling and fake protests

• [10:20] Alcohol’s dangers (and its upsides)

• [12:22] Why “not drinking” feels like a big deal

• [15:10] Peer pressure is fading

• [15:40] Have kids just swapped alcohol for vaping + THC?

• [16:35] Parents’ role in showing balance

• [21:30] The reality of being compromised

• [22:45] Not letting nights ruin mornings

• [23:30] When to cut alcohol out (and is it just alcohol?)

• [29:20] You don’t know what you don’t know

• [30:15] What happened with Raja Jackson

• [36:03] Punishment in the ring

• [38:30] Women’s sports boom in California

• [40:51] Serena Williams and GLP-1

• [45:55] Are we overcorrecting?

• [50:00] The danger of “cure-alls” and big profits

• [54:50] Why adults must make informed choices

• [57:42] Why pharma ads aren’t legal elsewhere

• [1:02:00] Japan’s Metabo Law

Jason Khalipa, MDV, and Gabe Yanez break down the Pete and Bobby Challenge—and whether it’s really the answer to getting America moving again.

From the politics of fitness to the realities of setting standards, The Home Team asks the tough questions: Do experts belong in public fitness initiatives? Are we focusing on the right goals? And what role does family and environment play in sticking to fitness long-term?

The crew also tackles the rise of male cosmetic surgery, body image pressures, and the growing dependence on enhancements like TRT and peptides. At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal choice—and building a supportive environment that helps you stay consistent.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Intro to the Challenge

• 02:52 Politics of Fitness

• 05:52 Standards & Expectations

• 08:53 Do Experts Belong in Public Fitness Initiatives?

• 11:50 Personal Fitness Goals & Challenges

• 14:41 Training Methodologies That Work

• 17:48 Long-Term Fitness Strategies

• 20:57 Setting Realistic Goals

• 27:47 Male Plastic Surgery on the Rise

• 32:45 Body Image & Pressure

• 39:06 Addictions: TRT, Peptides & More

• 43:32 Parenting, Fitness, and Personal Choice

• 52:07 Commitment to Fitness Programs

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