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For the Finale of Season 4 Robert is joined by author and podcaster, Michael Malice for the unveiling of the recent collaboration between Malice and Robert's company SHEATH. In the discussion they make the announcement, and begin designing the exclusive Malice signature pair of SHEATH. They also discuss Malice's recent book The Anarchist Handbook, entrepreneurship, and more.
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For Episode 9 of Season 4 Robert is joined by long time friend Steven Samadhi. Steven is a Fitness Model, Physical Trainer / Coach, Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Creative Director and Musician. He is also a member of the SHEATH Creative Operations team. In this discussion Robert and Steven discuss the adventure that is the SHEATH lifestyle, weighlifting, staying positive through thick and thin, and much more.
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2:22- After five years of doing stand up comedy open mics and local shows and not achieving success, Samadhi made the transition to doing funny skits for Sheath.
3:30- “You don’t have to be on stage to be funny and a comedian.” (Patton)
5:24- When you become stronger, in a way you do become more gentle. You don’t have to compete with others, you just want to get better everyday.
6:40- Samadhi has been sending Patton custom workouts that include more sets and supersets to increase intensity and hypertrophy.
7:35- After thinking he was ready over a year ago, Samadhi finally set his goal of competing in his first Men’s Physique show August 21st in Austin, Texas. Austin “Beezy” Burge is his prep coach.
8:55- Patton incorporates Wim Hof breathing method into his weight lifting workouts to stay energized and focused.
11:00- Samadhi recently took a mobility course with Sammy Sandoval who is certified steel mace, kettlebell and mobility through the Onnit Academy, he coaches at Your Fitness 365 and the Submission Concepts gym in San Antonio, Texas.
17:04- Patton uses the Pso-Rite to keep his abdominals and hip complex from becoming too tight.
19:39- Samadhi has been working with Sheath full time since May 2020, his roles include creative directing, customer service and sales.
22:52- Before taking fitness more seriously, Samadhi used to only do three sets of eight reps for each exercise, just barely maintaining muscle.
23:48- The start of his pull day workout consists of six sets of pull ups to failure.
24:35- “If you are not eating enough, you are just literally not going to gain the muscle.” (Samadhi)
27:25- Patton uses an Arc elliptical machine for 20-30 minutes to hit his cardio goals.
29:00- The current cardio prep for Samadhi is incline walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes, five days a week.
32:20- Heart rate variability is something Patton tracks to make sure his performance level is maintained during exercise.
35:38- “Own your life, don’t be miserable.” (Samadhi)
40:31- One of the most fun skits Sheath has done was when Samadhi chopped a jackfruit in half with a samurai sword.
45:00- Playing chess can be a great way to workout your brain and ease trauma.
53:30- Whenever you order produce, it is important to be mindful of the expiration date.
53:11- After being vegan for two years, Samadhi introduced meat back into his diet and noticed more energy and strength gains. The vegan diet has many benefits but didn’t allow him to put on more muscle.
57:30- Samadhi breaks down his new diet where he eating earlier in the day and more often to be in a calorie surplus.
1:01:20- L-Theanine is an amino acid that Samadhi and Patton use to stay optimal and avoid brain fog.
For Episode 8 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Wayne Meligan, professional bladesmith, who appeared on the popular TV Show Forged in Fire. The conversation begins with discussing the intricacies of blade smithing, his experience on Forged in Fire, and what resulted from his appearance there. They two also discuss finding a craft you love and sticking to it, among many more deep topics.
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0:50- Meligan was featured on season six of Forged in Fire which aired August 2019.
1:51- On his property, Meligan has a separate 1,500 square foot house that he uses for his blade smith work and a pirate bar to enjoy afterwards.
4:53- The bar is called the Pirate Forge and is located on the coast of Florida. Meligan started blade smith work in 2017.
6:35- After receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Meligan led a 26 bed ICU CVI open heart unit for twelve years.
9:07- Meligan is forging a sword and Bowie knife out of meteorite.
10:34- There are multiple burns and scars on Meligan because of the dangerous process of forging.
14:35- Even with just 1.5 years of experience, Meligan was able to out compete others with 30+ years.
16:02- Patton & Meligan both love a good cup of black coffee.
19:42- “The thing is man, we’re only here, we get one shot at this life, don’t piss it away. Don’t waste it. If it’s a book, make it a book worth reading.” (Meligan)
24:45- There is enough room for us all to be successful and eat together.
27:07- It has been just over two years since Melgian has been working full time. Eventually he would like to have his own production of knives on the market.
31:20- Meligan thinks that Colorado is scary even though he has wrestled Alligators and Water Moccasins in Florida.
35:10- You only stay at the top of the mountain for a minute, the journey is the best part.
38:00- Pensacola beach is one of the best in Florida.
39:47- “If you make your home like paradise, you feel like you don’t need to vacation.” (Meligan)
41:40- Meligan and his wife have one son, a German Shepherd and a mutt.
46:41- You have to take risks so that you don’t hold yourself back and have regrets when you’re old.
51:21- High intensity weight training five days a week for an hour to an hour and a half is how Meligan stays fit.
54:17- Being happy with yourself is more important than having a bunch of money.
57:10- There is always someone who had it harder than you, but still makes a successful life.
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