Podcast appearances and mentions of Mike Chandler

This May, the Boston-based Nate Perry & Ragged Company will join some of the best musicians today when they take the stage at Boston Calling. Band members Nate Perry (singer), Connor Milligan (bass player) and Mike Chandler (lead guitarist) join us to talk about what being part of BC means to them, the bands they're looking forward to seeing and what we can expect from their set. In 2024, they released their debut EP, "The Otherside of Everything," and we go into the stories behind the music and how the name of the album came to be. We also get a history lesson on the band and learn what they have planned for down the road. Closing out the episode is “All I Need,” one of the amazing tracks from the album.

What if you had a master list of all the ways you can make money in Real Estate and the right strategies to crush it? In this episode, Spencer and I cover various real estate investing methods, from flipping and wholesaling to whole-tailing, buying and holding, syndication, Airbnb, midterm rentals, rent-by-the-room, and even sober living homes. Whether you're looking to increase cash flow with innovative rental models or considering the benefits of long-term rentals, we've got you covered. Key Points: Flipping, Wholesaling, and Wholetailing: We discuss the pros and cons of each and when it makes sense to use these strategies. Buying and Holding: Explore how to make properties cash flow by putting more investment into them. Funding Real Estate: Understand the difference between making money and funding your real estate ventures. Innovative Rental Models: Discover the potential of rent-by-the-room, midterm rentals, and sober living homes. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Learn why I stick with single-family rentals and avoid multifamily syndication. Join us for an insightful conversation that will explain these strategies and help you decide which path in real estate investing is best for you.  Check out the chapters, key points, and time-stamps of the episode below.  EPISODE CHAPTERS (0:00:00) - Real Estate Investing and Action Movies (0:13:24) - Family, Work, and Time Management (0:20:19) - Parenting and Financial Responsibility (0:29:23) - Diverse Real Estate Investment Strategies (0:33:58) - Real Estate Cash Flow Strategies (0:45:51) - Real Estate Investing vs Syndication (0:57:46) - Future Real Estate Investment Trends EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS (0:00:00) - Real Estate Investing and Action Movies Real estate insights, personal stories, and pop culture references are discussed, including UFC, Mike Chandler, and Captain America's stuntman. (0:13:24) - Family, Work, and Time Management Balancing entrepreneurship and family life, showing kids the value of hard work, and avoiding regrets and overshadowing relationships. (0:20:19) - Parenting and Financial Responsibility Faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities in parenting, wealth management, and spiritual growth. (0:29:23) - Diverse Real Estate Investment Strategies Real estate offers various money-making opportunities, including flipping, rentals, Airbnb, and managing room rentals for increased cash flow. (0:33:58) - Real Estate Cash Flow Strategies Real estate investments require multiple income streams, including flipping properties and innovative approaches like sober living and luxury senior living. (0:45:51) - Real Estate Investing vs Syndication Nature's single-family homes offer liquidity and stability, while multifamily investments face complexities and limited buyers. (0:57:46) - Future Real Estate Investment Trends Real estate syndication dynamics, market predictions, and a recommendation to watch "About Time" and "Good Will Hunting. We hope you enjoyed this episode! For more information, please visit:  www.dealflowrealestate.com

A conversation between brothers in arms who have known each other since the early 1980s - one an athlete, the other his coach at the time.----more---- SUMMARY Neither has ventured far from the Air Force or the Academy. Lt. Gen. Richard Clark '86, the Academy's 21st superintendent, opens up about his leadership journey to Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Gould '76, the man who first coached him all those years ago. Gen. Clark's leadership story is exceptional and Gen. Gould does a masterful job of helping him tell it.   OUR FAVORITE QUOTES "The one thing that doesn't change is our mission. And our mission is to develop lieutenants, better leaders of character that are ready to go out and win our wars and that are ready to go out support defend the Constitution. That is it." "Whenever there's Americans on the ground, we're going to do whatever it takes to help them you will do whatever it takes." "Seeing those young guys go out there and do that, and do what they needed to do to help other Americans to help their fellow servicemen that made me prouder than anything." "I am very happy and comfortable to leave this torch with them to hand the torch off to them. And I'm just proud to have served with them." "I am leaving with a lot of gratitude in my heart, just from our cadets from our permanent party, from the alumni that helped us do this and the other supporters."   SHARE THIS EPISODE FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN  |  TWITTER  |  EMAIL   CHAPTERS 00:00:  Introduction and Mission of the Air Force Academy 01:09:  Lieutenant General Rich Clark's Background and Career 08:27:  Making the Best of Unexpected Assignments 10:18:  Leadership in Challenging Situations 00:09:  Introduction 07:28:  Enhancing the Academy's Facilities and Programs 14:57:  Developing Leaders of Character 31:11:  The Importance of Alumni and Supporters 37:51:  Transitioning to the Role of Executive Director of the College Football Playoff 45:08:  Conclusion   TAKEAWAYS  - Leadership is developed through challenging experiences like overcoming adversity, mentoring others, and leading in high-pressure situations like combat.  - Support from family, mentors, and sponsor families can help one persevere through difficult times and find purpose.  - Having an open mind and making the most of unexpected opportunities can lead to unexpected benefits and career success.  - Giving back to one's alma mater through things like financial support, mentorship, and service helps continue its mission and benefits future generations.  - Expressing gratitude to those who support your mission helps foster positive relationships and a sense of shared purpose.     LT. GEN. CLARK'S BIO Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark '86 is the Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He directs a four-year regimen of military training, academics, athletic and character development programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. Lt. Gen. Clark graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1986. His commands include the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota; 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB, Texas; Eighth Air Force, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, and Joint Functional Component Commander for Global Strike, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. He has also served as a White House Fellow in Washington, D.C.; the Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado; Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, Cairo, Egypt, and as the Commander, Third Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Prior to his current assignment, Lt. Gen. Clark served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. - Copy and image credit:  af.mil       ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates!            FULL TRANSCRIPT OUR SPEAKERS Our guest is Lt. Gen. Richard Clark '86  |  Our host is Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Gould '76   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  00:12 The one thing that doesn't change is our mission. And our mission is to develop lieutenants, better leaders of character, that are ready to go out and win our wars and that are ready to go out and support and defend the Constitution. That's it.   Announcer  00:27 Welcome to the Long Blue Leadership podcast. These are powerful conversations with United States Air Force Academy graduates who have lived their lives with distinction. All leaders of character who candidly share their stories, including their best and worst moments, the challenges they've overcome the people and events that have shaped who they are, and who willingly lend their wisdom to advance your leadership journey. Your host for this special presentation of Long Blue Leadership is Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Gould, USAFA class of '76 and currently serving as a member of the Association and Foundation board of directors. And now, Gen. Mike Gould.   Lt. Gen Mike Gould  01:09 My guest today is Lt. Gen. Rich Clark, the 21st superintendent of the Air Force Academy, Class of '86 at USAFA, and if I'm not mistaken, you're about 46 days away from retiring. After a 38-year career, that when you think about it, has spanned so much in our country, starting with the Cold War through conflicts in Southwest Asia, in the Middle East, and the culture wars that we all experience today. I think his experience in active duty is highlighted most by seven commands that he's held; a bomb squadron, a training wing, to numbered Air Force's, the joint functional component command for Global Strike, served as the commandant of cadets here at the Academy. And now like I said, as the 21st superintendent. In addition to that, Gen. Clark served as the senior defense official, and the defense attaché in Cairo during some interesting times, and also served as a White House fellow. And if that's not enough, he's flown over 4,200 hours in the B1, both the EC and KC-135, the T1, the T38, the T6 and the T21. And most notably, 400 of those hours are in combat. So Rich, as you look back on the past nearly four decades of service, I'm sure you have a lot to think about as it's all coming to an end. And really, how it all started. I'd like you to please share with us a little bit about your life as a young child. And you know, some of the influential people who you met in your formative years, and then kind of how that led you here to the Air Force Academy.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  02:58 Wow, well, first, can I call you Coach, General Gould?   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  03:02 You (can) call me Coach…   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  03:03 I'll call you Coach because you were my coach when I was here, and you saw me walk in the doors here. So, I'll talk a little bit about that. But I just want to thank you for letting me be here today. This is a real honor. So, thank you.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  But I grew up in the Bay Area, Oakland, Berkeley, California, and my parents were divorced. So, it was my mother, my brother and I. And then when my mom got remarried, we moved to the East Coast to Richmond, Virginia, and that's where I went to high school, and not a military family. My dad was drafted back in the Vietnam era. He served a short tour, so I don't really remember those days. So, I don't consider myself really from a military family and really hadn't considered joining the military. I played football, I played a lot of sports. Growing up, football was my primary — and track actually, but football the primarily, and I had signed to go to William & Mary in Virginia, and I was going with my best friend from high school and actually in junior high. And Coach Ken Hatfield came to my house. And the Air Force had been recruiting me. So did Army and Navy. And he actually came to my house though and visited my parents. And he had dinner at our house, and my mom thought, “He is such a nice man. And he was like, “Look, just come out and see the Air Force Academy.” Now what he didn't know was that I wanted to, I was very interested in flying more commercial. I always thought I wanted to be a commercial pilot. And he convinced me to come out. My mom was like, “Just go; it's free.” You know, I was like, OK, and so I still had a couple of college visits left. So, I came to the Air Force Academy. I'll be honest, I got here and after seeing the place and seeing the opportunities to fly — just to have a great education and to play Division I college football, I was hooked. And I, my dad — my stepdad who I consider my dad — made me call the coach at William & Mary tell him I was changing my mind. And I signed and came to Air Force. And when I got off the bus and got on those footprints , and they started yelling at me, I was like, “Hey, wait, I'm a football player. You're not supposed to yell at me.” That's what I thought. And that was not true. And the rest is history. And, you know, it was an important decision in my life, certainly. But, you know, I appreciate Coach Hatfield being persistent and coming to get me and, you know, talk to my parents, formative people, obviously. But it was a great decision. Great decision.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  05:48 Did you also visit West Point and or Annapolis?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  05:52 I did not because I didn't want to go to a — I wasn't interested, really in a service academy. What I will say, though, I did fill out an application to Air Force before Coach Hatfield came. And I did go and do an interview with my congressional member. Because my guidance counselor convinced me to do that in case I didn't get another good offer from somewhere else. And I actually got a congressional appointment. But then the Academy contacted me, and I told them I was going to turn it down. And that's when Coach Hatfield came to my house. But I, I went through the motions, I think, but I didn't really have an intention to come. I wanted to go to William & Mary, and I wasn't even going to visit Army and Navy because, you know, there wasn't something I was interested in.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  06:46 I'll bet you've looked back and asked yourself the question, what would you be doing now had you gone to William and Mary, or one of these other schools?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  06:54 Hard for me to picture my life without being in the Air Force and the Air Force Academy, right?   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  07:01 Now, you let on a little bit about falling in on the footprints. But as you look back at arriving at the Academy, and you're in now, you signed up and you're going to be a Falcon, what kind of memories do you have about basic training and leading into your first fall semester?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  07:21 Yeah. So, here's the here's one memory I definitely have — and I talk to the cadets about this sometimes — I mentioned the phone-booth to them. And they're like, “What? “What's a phone booth?” Well, you know, I explained to them, there were these big boxes that had a telephone and you had a card that you could call home. And in basic training, about halfway through, you got to call home. And I call my mom. And I said, “Mom, this place is not for me. I'm ready to come home.” She's like, “Oh, that's great. Because the William & Mary coach called last week to see how you're doing. You could probably still get your scholarship.” And I was like, “Oh.” I was expecting her to say, “Well, you better not come home.” But she said, “You know, that's OK.” And truth is, I looked out the door, you know, they had the glass doors, and all my classmates are lined up out the door waiting for their turn to come in. And honestly, I thought, “Man, I'm not ready to leave these guys yet.” And so, she said, “You come on home, it's OK.” And I said, “Well, you know what, mom, I think I'm just gonna' finish basic training. And then I'll see. I want to stick that out with these guys.” You know, I made some great friends. It's not what I expected, but I liked the people. So, I stayed. And then after basic training, she asked me, “Are you still going to come home?” And I said, “Well, you know, I think I'll stick it out one semester, I'd really like to play football because I've gotten in with the team now. And I got some friends on the team. So maybe I could play one season. I think I've got a good chance to make the varsity.” And I did that. And then it was, “You know, Mom, maybe I'll stay for my rest of my freshman year.” It was like one step at a time until eventually I was like, “You know, I'm in.” But it was not a done deal for a while for me, you know, where I just said, “You know what, this is it. I'm in the right place.” I think after that first year, though, I realized that I was, you know — it took some time though. And football had a lot to do with it. The friends you make, the success we had as a team. That was just great. And I love my squadron. I was in 7th Squadron. Great, great friends there. So, after a year though, I feel like I was in but there was that moment in that phone booth and basic training where I was like, “Man, I don't know.” But I did it and I'm glad I did.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  09:52 Well, everything you just went through right there was referencing the people. That's what kept you there. But then you get into academics and you get your military training. How did you navigate some of those things? And you know, I know you had fun with your buddies and football is always a hoot. But about the other challenges that the Academy threw at you?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  10:15 Yeah. So, I actually, I liked academics, I did pretty well, I was on Dean's List most semesters, like seven of my eight semesters, I made the Dean's List. So not that I didn't have some challenges. I mean, there's those certain courses that you're just like, “Oh, my goodness.” But overall, academics wasn't the big challenge. I think the challenge for me was not having some of the freedoms that you wanted early on because you're sort of getting acclimatized to it, you know, you're getting used to not being able to do certain things, the military lifestyle, you have to get used to that a little bit. But once I got that — and going back to the people, everybody's kind of struggling with that. And when you're all struggling together, it just makes it a lot more bearable and doable. And I think after that first year, I was in, I was like, “You know, I'm in the right place. And I'm gonna' stay here.” I did have a moment though. When I was a sophomore, I tore my knee up playing football, the last game, San Diego State. Just ripped my ACL. My MCL — meniscus cartilage — had [to be] reconstructed. And I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to play football again. And that made me kind of think a little bit about was I going to stay. And I had to come to terms with some things, you know, “Why am I here? What's my real purpose?” And as much as football meant to me, I was here for something bigger than that. And I realized that unfortunately, at that point when I was injured, I think that was also the point where I really came to terms with why I was here, that it was something bigger than myself. And I wanted to be a part of it. And so I stayed. I was still determined to play and I did get to play, you know, the next season. But my purpose was a bit different, you know, and that injury really helped me kind of figure things out and sort through my greater purpose.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  12:18 Gave you that confidence of overcoming adversity.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  12:21 Absolutely. Like sports does. Right. That's it.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  12:24 Now, back in my day, we didn't really have a sponsorship program — sponsor families in town. But I think by the time you were a cadet, that program existed to have a sponsor family.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  12:41 They were awesome. The Frables, Neil and Elizabeth. I just had lunch with Neil about four months ago. We still we stay in touch and they're just awesome. And they were so good. They sponsored four of us. And they actually gave each of us a key to their house. And a key to their third car. Oh, my goodness, that was a lifesaver. And they cooked a lot. And we ate a lot. And they just they really opened their homes up to us. So, I credit them. I mean, they were my second family, and still just love them for what they did for us. They were a great, great sponsor family.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  13:24 When you were a cadet, did you participate in any formal leadership programs? Did you hold some positions within the cadet wing?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  13:35 O don't think they thought that highly of me. I wasn't that kind of cadet. I was the D.O. for my squadron. And that was because one of my buddies was a squadron commander. He's like, “Hey, man, will you help me?” And I was like, “Yeah, I'll do this.” But that was the most leadership experience I got and, you know, informal way. But I was glad to do that. It was my squadron. Although, when I told my friends to clean their rooms up and stuff, they'd always give me grief. You know, all these seniors. We were all seniors together. And they're like, “Who are you to tell me this?” Peer leadership is the hardest thing in the world. But yeah, I didn't rise to the level of like group or wing leadership or anything like that. So, the cadets were already surprised to hear that I'm like not, I wasn't that good of a cadet. I mean, I was like your average kind of cadet that did pretty well.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  14:28 Well, you're being modest here. I watched you lead on that football team. You guys had some success and a really tight group.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  14:35 We did. I loved our team. We had a lot of leaders on our football team, though. And people — I always characterize the leadership on our football team — people knew when they needed to lead. You know, there was just times where someone needed to step up and be a leader. And it might not be that you were the leader all the time. But when it was needed, somebody always stepped up. And that was I think the hallmark of our team. And it was just a great group of people, humble leaders, all about team success. And I learned as much leadership from football as I did anywhere else here at the Academy. And credit to Coach DeBerry, Coach Hatfield, you know, all of our coaches, and my teammates, for just helping me develop as a man and, and what kind of a leader and person I wanted to be. So that was as much of a leadership laboratory as anything for me.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  15:33 So, it sounds like when it came time to toss your hat and put on the gold bars, you were prepared to go out and be a lieutenant in the Air Force.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  15:43 I think I was. And my first job was right back and coaching football here. So that was a nice transition from the Academy. I taught unarmed combat, PE, and I coached the JV football team and you, you were at the prep school then I think, Coach, and so… But that was a phenomenal job. And there were like eight of us that stayed back and did that. That was just great. And you know, you had to employ some leadership there because you're trying to lead the cadets. And whether they're on football or in the PE class. So, I learned a lot doing that, but I really enjoyed it. I love being back here. And honestly, it gave me a whole different appreciation for the Academy. Because when you're a cadet, you are looking about five feet in front of you and you don't stop to look at the mountains and you don't stop to look at all that everybody's doing to make this place happen and the passion that people really have for our cadets. That was when I first kind of said, “You know what, this place really is special.” But you don't get that as a cadet necessarily. Some cadets, so they're special anyway, but cadets like me, I didn't know, and I was just ready to graduate. But that one year gave me a whole different appreciation. And I'm grateful for it.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  17:00 Right. And then you headed off to pilot training and like most lieutenants, you know, you're gonna' mix in with a new group of people, a new group of friends. Talk to us about your experience as a student pilot, and then on to start your career flying big airplanes.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  17:18 Yes. So, me and one of my good friends, Mike Chandler, we decided we were going to go to pilot training together. He was a teammate in football. And we were actually roommates when we traveled. And we decided we're going together. So, we both went to Laughlin. And we thought we'll go to Laughlin so there's no distractions, there's good weather, we're going to kill pilot training. And when we got there, we realized there's no distractions at all. And there was nothing else to do there. But we had a great time because of the people in our class. And we're the only two Academy grads in the class. But we just we bonded well as a class and pilot training was pretty good. I do remember though, I almost washed out, like in the first month, because I had a couple bad rides in a row. And you know how you get a couple, three bad rides, and you're out? And especially in those days, we lost half of our class, they washed out 50% of our class. And I had these bad rides. And I had to go to what they call an 89. You know, and what that was if you if you fail three rides in a row, right? If you couldn't do your no-flap landings, and you couldn't get them right in the T-37, then you went to an 88. You fail the 88, then you go to the 89. 89 was the elimination, right? And so, I had to go to an 89. And I had to fly with the squadron commander. And the night before, I call my mom again. I always called my mom. And I was like, Mom, tomorrow might be my last flight because I flew today, I failed the ride, and I don't think a whole lot is gonna' change between tonight and tomorrow. And she was like, “Well enjoy it. Because it might be the last time you get to fly an airplane, so you need to at least have fun. It's been your dream and my heart goes out to you. But enjoy the flight. Don't make your last flight something that was a bad memory for you.” And I was like, “Well, if I fail, it's gonna' be a bad memory.” She said, “But at least have fun. You can have fun.” But it was great advice because I went up there, Coach, and I was just relaxed. I even stopped studying when I called her. I didn't study that night. I went to bed, got up in the morning, didn't get up early and study. I went in there, I did my ground evals. I was usually pretty good in the ground evals and I just went up and I flew the sortie. I remember, he told me to do a cloverleaf, you know, the maneuver the cloverleaf, which was my favorite. I did the cloverleaf and he goes, “OK, we can head on back to the pattern now get your pattern work done.” And I said, “Can I do one more clover?” And he's like, “I don't recommend it, the one you did was fine.” And I said, “I know I just like the cloverleaf. Sir, can I just do one more?” He was like, “OK.” And I did another cloverleaf thinking, “You know, this might be my last time I did the cloverleaf.” I flew back to the pattern, I'm talking to the IP and stuff. I did my landings, you know, really uneventful. Got out of the plane, we're walking back, and he goes, “I don't even know why you're in this ride. That was a great ride.” And I was like, “You mean, I passed?” And he was like, “Yeah, great job today, Lt. Clark, you passed.” And what I realized, it was about just relaxing and flying the plane. And it was the best lesson I ever got in an airplane, when you can relax and just let your training kick in. And just don't worry and let your instincts take over. You just fly better. And my mom sort of taught me that. She's like, “Just relax and have a good time.” So, I sort of credited her with keeping me at the Academy. She got me through pilot training. I mean, she was my mom, too. So, I give her that credit. But yeah, that was a good pilot training memory. And, you know, everything's been great since then.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  21:12 So, you head off, and you're going to the EC135 first, right? So, talk to me a little bit about your career progression there as a captain and major and things you look back on from that period.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  21:27 Well, so, here's one big lesson that I got out. When I got the EC135, I wanted to fly C-130. Really I wanted to fly a gunship. And I thought, “I don't even know what that is I didn't put it on my dream sheet. How did I end up getting this?” I was bummed out. And then one of the IP(s) said, “You know, they handpick people to go into the EC135.” Oh, really? Well, because the EC135 was the airborne command post — the nuclear mission at Offutt and you always had a general officer on board. And you could only fly with instructor pilots and a co-pilot. You couldn't have a straight aircraft commander in that plane. And the co-pilot had an immense amount of responsibility in that mission, and you got a whole lot of flying time. And when you got done with that assignment in two years, you got your choice of your next assignment. And a lot of guys went to fighters. They had to compete for that. But then for me, it was the B-1 and I saw that that was available. And I learned that when I first walked in the door because several people got to FP111s and B-1s. And I was like, “Man, I could do this.” I got 2,000 hours in the T-38 because they had the ACE program, the companion trainer program in the EC. And between those two aircraft, I got 2,000 hours, which was plenty for me to go into the B-1. And then I flew the B-1 basically the rest of my career. And so, it was really one of the lessons I learned. Sometimes you get put somewhere that maybe it didn't want or maybe didn't expect, but you make the best of it. And sometimes there's these, sort of, hidden benefits and successes that you didn't even know about. But if you go there and just bloom where you're planted, good things happen. And I learned that early. Fortunately, in the EC135. I flew the B-1 for 17 years. I flew at McConnell which ended up moving B-1s out of there. Dyess Air Force Base, I flew at Ellsworth as a squadron commander. I did do a stint in the Pentagon and legislative liaison in there and I was also a White House fellow, which was an amazing opportunity for me. But those years and the B-1 and doing the Pentagon and the White House fellow were really amazing years. I met Amy in there and we got married. When I was stationed at Dyess as a captain, well, actually I met her as a captain — we dated, and I pinned on just a few months before we got married. But my flying career was just awesome. And my first command was just absolutely a pinnacle point. It was squadron commander and the 34th Bomb Squadron. And I got into that squadron. Sept. 5, 2001, is when I showed up for that and I had just left the White House fellowship, which was just a fantastic opportunity. But I was riding high Sept. 5, and then Sept. 11, happens and everything changed. The squadron deployed and I wasn't checked out yet in the B-1. I had to go through a re-qual program. And so, I can remember when they left. The squadron was heading out and they were, “…or maybe we could just take you as an unqualified pilot,” blah, blah, blah. There was no way that that was going to happen. And so, I can remember that day, when they were leaving, they left about a month after Sept. 11, in October. And I just went and helped pack up bags. I just did whatever I could to help that squadron out. I wasn't the squadron commander at the time. But I remember thinking, “Man, I can't believe the squadron that I was going to go in is going to go without me.” But they did. And I helped. And I tried to be as much of a contributor as I could. And when they came back, I was all qualified. And then a couple of months after that, I took over the squadron. And then they tapped us to go again. And so, I got to deploy the squadron in combat over Iraq. We deployed to Oman and we flew missions at the beginning of OIF. And that was just an unbelievable experience, growth experience, leadership experience, but really, just something I'll never forget, you know, it was hard. It was tough. We're there for about six months. But leading in combat I think is something we all prepare for and want to be ready for. But it's also an honor, you know, to be able to have that kind of responsibility. And I think back on it, and my timing couldn't have been better for me to be able to do that. It was just a highlight of my career.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  26:31 Can we entice you to tell a quick war story about a Distinguished Flying Cross that you are awarded?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  26:37 Oh, well, I could talk about that. Can I talk about a different story there? I have a better one, I do. This was one of my proudest moments I think I had as the squadron commander. I had to line up all the crews, you know, to put experience within experience and make sure that they were balanced out with the people that I knew, and who was going to perform the best. And I had 24 crews. They actually sent me extra crews from a different squadron to make sure that we had a full complement. And the last crew that I had were two of the most inexperienced people in our squadron. Two captains and two lieutenants. And one of them was a brand-new FAPE. Has just come from T-37s into the B-1. And I had to have 24 crews and they were the last four people. And I didn't really have another way to balance the experience and inexperience. So, I did it. And the flight commanders were like, “Don't do it. We can't send these guys out like that.” And I said, “We have to; they need to go. And so, on the second night, they went out they had 24 JDAM, 2,000 pound GPS bombs. And they started out. They orbited in the area, they did well. First they delivered their 12 bombs on-target, the direct targets from the ATO, and they hit those targets. And then they were orbiting, waiting for what we call it, x-cast, somebody to call in and say, “I need some bombs.” And our mantra in the squadron was whenever there's Americans on the ground, we're going to do whatever it takes to help them. You will do whatever it takes. And so, they're orbiting, and they're about at bingo fuel in there, meaning the fuel that they needed to go back, and they get a radio call from an AWAC. There's troops in contact and they need some air power. So, they give this crew, the aircraft commander, this young FAPE goes, “Well, we're close to bingo, but we're not there yet. So, give us the coordinates and give us the radio frequency,” and they fly. And they get this JTAC — joint tactical air control — on the ground. And he's like, “We're getting shelled from a ridgeline. There's Iraqi armored vehicles, they're hitting us hard. We need some bombs. We got 150 soldiers down here, can you give us some bombs.” He's like, “Got it, give us the coordinates.” So, they start getting a nine-line there. They're loading the coordinates, and the “Wizzo” is just putting the bombs, you know, he starts putting them on target. Boom, boom, one at a time. And they get the coordinates, bomb on target. But then they hit bingo. And so the aircraft commander tells the JTAC, “Hey, we're at bingo fuel, we need to get going or we're not going to be able to get back home. But we'll get somebody else out here.” And the JTAC says, “If you leave us now, we're going to get pummeled. Can you stay a little longer?” He says, “We'll stay as long as you want.” And so, they keep putting bombs on target. And they keep putting them down until they went Winchester and the JTAC says, “Hey, the shelling stopped. You guys are cleared out.” And when they turn their nose to go home, they didn't have enough fuel to get back. And so, they get on with AWACS and they're talking to AWACS trying to figure something out. They're looking at divert. Field diverting into a field in Iraq is not a good idea. But finally, a KC-135 flies into the country, into Iraq, unarmed, unafraid, gives them gas and then those guys can come home. And when they got back, they were three hours past their estimated arrival time. And I met him at the airplane because I'm going, “What happened?” And when the aircraft commander comes down the ladder, he's got salt stains on his back. They were working hard. I said, “What happened? He goes, “Sir, we overflew our bingo.” I said, “Well, certainly there's more to it than that.” And so, we go into the intel debrief and they told that story. And all of those, that whole crew, was awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses for what they did. And so that of all the things that happened, to see those young guys go out there and do that, and do what they needed to do to help other Americans, to help their fellow servicemen, that made me prouder than anything,   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  30:44 I guess it would. And you took a chance, in a way, by putting this crew together.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  30:49 I did. Yeah. As far as I was concerned, I didn't have a choice, you know, but I had to trust them to do their job. And they were trained. I mean, they had received the training that was required for them to go to combat, so we have to trust them to do it. And they did it.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  31:05 Well, that's a really cool story. And if my math is right, you are about 15-16 years into your career at that time. Let me shift gears a little bit. How much thought did you give to staying in touch with or staying engaged with the Air Force Academy while you were out? You know, developing your career path.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  31:33 I gave a lot of thought to it. I used to come back for football games. I came back for my reunions for sure. And I don't think financially at that point, I hadn't gotten involved. But a couple years later, when our class, our 20th reunion was starting, that's when I really started realizing financially I could and should start to give back to the Academy. So that was when I think from a financial point, I really connected and realized that. But just from a present standpoint and coming back, I came back at every opportunity. I came back for games; I came back for some mentorship opportunities that people asked me to come talk to cadets and things like that. But I never thought I would get to come back here to work. You know, it never crossed my mind until someone asked me to be the commandant years later. And that was like beyond imagination for me, especially knowing what kind of cadet I was. I was like, “OK, you really want me to be the commandant? I don't think so.” But I got that opportunity down the road. I mean, that was after a lot. I went on to be a wing commander, you mentioned I was the wing commander. At 12th Flying Training Wing, I got to fly all the trainers and that was just awesome. And then I deployed to Iraq for a year, which was an intense year, hard year, I would say probably the hardest year I've had, you know, in my career. And then I got promoted to one star. And they sent me to Barksdale Air Force Base as the vice commander of 8th Air Force. And when I came back from Iraq, I knew I'd gotten promoted. And that job was kind of roundabout. They said, “Hey, we're gonna' send you to Barksdale to be the vice at 8th. But that job is actually going to be downgraded to a colonel and you're about to pin on one star. So we're not sure what's going to happen with you next.” I was like, “Oh, man,” trying to remember the lessons of the past though. I said, “OK. This is where I'm going so let's bloom where I'm planted,” right? So, we all move there. Things were great. And then I remember the MATCOM commander called me in one day and he goes, “You know…, they get the phone call from the secretary. I'm gonna', one, I'm a newly pinned on one star. And he goes, “Hey, you know that job you're in is a colonel job?” And I was like, “Yes, sir, I know. But I love it.” You know, I was being positive. He says, “But we're gonna' have to move you out of there.” “Yes sir. Understood.” And he goes, “What would you think about going to the Air Force Academy and be the commandant?” You could have knocked me over with a feather. And that's when you and I first connected, when I got to come be your commandant when you were the supt. And that was just a dream to be able to come back here and that's when I really connected back, you know, when I got a chance to see it, even from a different level. I talked about it as a coach you know, and seeing how special it is and seeing how passionate people are about our school. But being the commandant gave me a whole different view and being able to engage with the cadets and understand what they were doing and trying to push that development for them. Just amazing and I loved it, and Amy loved it, to live in the Otis House, having the cadets over, trying to help them with their, you know, their development. And that's a big job, right? We all know that because you take it very personally, because you want them to be everything that they can be in there. So amazingly talented. You just want to take that talent and give them every opportunity you can to thrive. So, we did that. And after that, even Amy, she might as well be a grad. I mean, she just fell in love with this place after those two years. Our kids, Milo and Zoey, they were 10 and 8 coming in. Our family just was immersed in USAFA.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  35:40 So, I was going to ask you about the role that Amy and the kids played in your development as a leader, but I got to see it firsthand. And you just went through that. When you had to leave the Academy, if you can remember, I'm sure you do remember this, I wanted to keep you here for a third year. Because you were that perfect role model in so many ways for the cadets. Not only your leadership, you know, in the job, but your family and the way these kids could then look up and say, “I want to do that someday. I think I can be like that guy.” And we wanted to keep you another year and then you came out on the two-star list and you moved on to what was undoubtedly a really, really tough assignment as the DAT and senior guy in Cairo. Tell us about that little bit.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  36:30 Yeah, well, if you remember at first they told me I was going to the Pentagon to be the 8th, which was like the big job. If you're a two-star, you go there, the 8th as the programmer. And Amy loves D.C. And so, they told us we were going there. And then I get a phone call from then-Chief of Staff Gen. Schwartz, actually, he called and said, “Hey, I need you to talk to the GAO management office, the GoMo, who do all the assignments for the general.” And I was like, “Oh, yes, sir. Is there a problem?” And I think you might have known about that — you probably knew about this already. Because it was bad news, I think he wanted to tell me personally or something. And so, I called GoMo. And they go, “Yeah, your assignment's changed. You're not going to the Pentagon, you're going to Egypt.” And I go, “Is there a base in Egypt?” They're like, “No, you're gonna' be working at the embassy as the DET.” And I was like, “Ah, OK. All right. That's good.” And so, then the first thing that came to my mind was telling me, I was like, “Oh man, she's gonna' flip out.” Well, I called her. And I said, “Honey, we're not going to D.C.” And here's the thing. Our movers were already in route, like, they were coming to pack us out. And I said, “We're not going to D.C., we're going to Egypt.” I was bracing for impact. And she goes, “Oh my gosh, are you kidding me? That's amazing.” I was like, she couldn't care less about what job I had, she couldn't care less that I was giving up like the best job to target. She was just looking for that adventure of Egypt. And that actually took a lot of heat off me. Because if she's happy, I'm happy. And so, we went to Egypt. And it actually turned out to be great. But we got truncated on the training. Like, you're supposed to get language school, you're supposed to go through this whole defense attaché course. And I didn't have time because it was a late breaking change. And they said, “Don't worry, you don't need all that training because Egypt's on skids.” That was the exact words of the guy that that told me I was getting a job. And he meant Egypt is in a good place. You know, they just elected a new president, democratically elected, and everything's good. Well, when we got there, I got to the airport and we're all sitting in the lounge at the airport, and I picked up a newspaper, and it was in English. And it said that day, the president fired all the military, all the top military leaders. I was like, I guess we're not on skids anymore. And it just went downhill from there. I was there for a month, and they attacked the embassy. And then a year later, the coup happened. Amy and the kids and all the families within the embassy had to go home. It was an order departure. They all had to leave. I remember telling Amy because I was in the meeting with the ambassador when all this happened. And I said “Hey, you might want to pack a bag because I think you're about to go.” She's like, “Pack a bag?” I said, “You can only pack a carry on.” “How long are we going to be gone?” “I don't know.” And they left and they went to D.C. And we had no idea. They ended up being gone for nine months. The kids started school and everything. Well, there was two thirds of the embassy stayed, but it was actually, from a professional standpoint, awesome. To be involved, often to be our representative on the military side, to work with the Egyptian military to try to help navigate through this coup d'état. And they're a country that we were very interested in keeping as a partner. I got a lot of good experience and just cool, like, opportunities to do things. It was a little scary at times, but I actually loved it. And then Amy and the kids came back. We look at that as one of our best assignments as a family. It was just — the Egyptian people are amazing. The travel that we got to do was incredible. And I just loved the assignment, and it goes back, you know, I mentioned to you, sometimes you get an assignment and you're like, “Gosh, what?” And it turns out to be the best thing ever. And that was one of them.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  40:50 And I thought for sure, somewhere in there, you were gonna' say you called your mom.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  40:57 Then I was married, so then I just had to stop calling my mom after that. Well, I still call her but not for advice. I gotta' call Amy, so, you know?   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  41:06 Well, you had a couple more really challenging assignments. But let's talk about your time as superintendent. Not too many people think that you'll grow up someday and have that type of responsibility. And then when you get here, you realize that it's probably one of the most heavily scrutinized positions you can have in the Air Force.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  41:26 That's an understatement.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  41:29 We can both agree on this.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  41:34 But other than the general leadership and the experiences you have throughout your career, this place is different. USAFA is different than any other command, and in many ways more challenging, because you just hadn't had that experience. How do you reflect back on your time as superintendent and the fact that you you've worked through, I think you had two presidents, two commander in chiefs, you had a couple different secretaries, and they all have guidance that comes to you. But your job then is to make that guidance into your own policy. How have you dealt with all that?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  42:14 You know, honestly, all of us military members are — our job is to make the commander in chief's policy our policy, and to execute that policy. That's our oath. And that's what we do. And so, you know, for me, I feel like we've all done that. I mean, we've all at some point in our careers had to say, you know, “This is the law of the land.” I mean, I'm gonna' follow my oath to the Constitution, support and defend. And that's a part of it. So, in that aspect, you saw it was no different. But like you said, it's such a, I don't know, everybody has an idea. Everybody thinks they can run the Air Force. Everybody thinks that it should flow along their ideological lines, or whatever. And, frankly, it's about our country's policies that we have to abide by. But the one thing that doesn't change is our mission. And our mission is to develop lieutenants that are leaders of character that are ready to go out and win our wars, and that are ready to go out, support, defend the Constitution. That's it. And the policy things that people get so hung up on, sometimes they're really on the periphery, and they're not as entrenched. And what we do as people might think are — our core mission has never changed. There are some nuances, there's some things that might change a little bit, society changes. Young people change, you know, people that are 18 to 24. It's a pretty volatile group, in a way, and they change with society, too. So, we have to tweak and adjust based on our superiors, you know, people in the Pentagon and OSD and our president. We have to change based on society, and who we have coming into the Air Force Academy. And frankly, parents get a vote in this and the things that happen. And alumni always have a voice in this as well. They make their voice well known. But in the end, what it's my job to do is to make sure that our team is inoculated enough from all that, that we can continue to do our job and make sure that these warfighters are ready to go out and do what those lieutenants and those captains did for me as a squadron commander. That we're putting people out that are ready to go do that. And I always have in mind, like that story that I told you, Coach, it's always in the back of my mind. I hope that I'm developing people that are ready to go out and do what Those guys did that day. If our lieutenants are ready to fight like that, then we've succeeded. And that's my goal. I've never been a political person. But I get dragged into it all the time. And my job is to make sure that when I do get dragged into it, that we're still able to execute our mission, and that I don't drag the entirety of the Academy into it. And you know how it is. That's our job as leaders: to provide that top cover, and that shield, so that our people can do their job and produce those lieutenants that are going to go win wars.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  45:34 Well, that's a great attitude, and you've done it well. Tell me about your relationship with the Association of Graduates and Foundation? How have they contributed to your successes here at the Academy? And is there anything that the two organizations could do better?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  45:52 Well, I will say, let me start off with, enormous support from the Foundation and the AOG. And it's hard for everyone to really know what kinds of things you guys do for us. But all you need to do is drive around the campus, right? And look at the North Commons area, look at our new hotel, look at our visitor center, that's coming up, look at the Cyber Innovation Center that's coming up, look at our football stadium that's getting built. All those things are either fully private or public-private, that the Foundation has to not only raise the money, but facilitate those things happening. And I would say that, nowadays, we're not going to have very much construction that's going to happen here or any growth that the Foundation isn't involved in. You're going to have to be involved in pretty much everything that we do, if we want to keep evolving as an Academy. And since I've been here, the Foundation has done that. And the Foundation and the AOG are only as strong as our alumni. And I guess I've always known that intuitively. But since I've been here, it is entrenched in me and I will always be a supporter of our Academy from a financial standpoint, from my time standpoint, but it's critical, not just for our Academy, but really for the product, those 1,000 lieutenants that we put out, they benefit enormously from the help that we get. And those are just the big things. Forget about all of the research opportunities, the travel opportunities, the opportunities to bring in guest speakers, NCLS, you know, the National Character and Leadership Symposium is NCLS. There's so many other things that people don't even know that only happened because someone was willing to put their resources behind our Academy. And so, you know, the Foundation makes that happen for us to AOG brings them in, but together, that support is just enormous. And, you know, I get a lot of compliments about people who they see — the visitors that we have coming through the Carlton House, you know, the supt. house — thousands of people that come through there: cadets, donors, dignitaries, all kinds of people. All that happens because of gift funds from the Foundation. We're able to represent our Academy in a way that people can't even understand. And that also, you know — there's a synergy from that and an exponential effect from us being able to do those kinds of things that most universities do. But the government doesn't always support those things because it's not in a funding line. But the Foundation helps us to make those things happen.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  48:45 Well, you've summed it up pretty well. Our goal is for the Association to be relevant in the lives of cadets through their time here at the Academy and onto their careers. So that eventually they follow into that continuum where they go to the Foundation and say, “How can I help?” And we're seeing that happen now. And it's nice to hear you recognize that it's been a factor in your time. We're close to running out of time here. Richard, let me ask you about your next big challenge, executive director of the College Football Playoff. This is exciting. What are your thoughts there?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  49:19 So, I am enormously grateful and blessed to even have this job. I still kind of don't believe it. You know, because it's such a dream job. I'm going from one dream job to another, you know, but it's funny. What I'll say is, it came out of the blue. A search firm contacted me and I had some, I had known them because I was involved in another search for the Mountain West Conference to find our commissioner. And the people that ran the search knew me just because I was on that panel and everything. And the guy calls me one day. He goes “Hey, Rich, I heard you might be retiring soon. I think you mentioned to us would you be willing to put your name in the hat for the executive director of the CFP.” I was like, “Is that a trick question?” And so, he said, “Now you're the longshot candidate.” They wanted a nontraditional candidate on the, you know — they have 15 or 20 people that they're looking at, but they wanted a nontraditional. I was like, “Yeah, I'll do it.” I said, “Can I ask though, do I really have a shot at this?” He goes, “Yeah, everybody has a shot.” I'm like, “OK, so I got a shot. Let's do this.” And I did a phone interview, then I did a Zoom interview, then it was narrowed down to three and an in-person interview. And I got the job, and I couldn't believe it. But what's really interesting, the things that they liked about me, like, they asked me some questions like, “Do you have any media…?” They go, “Do you have any media experience?” I was like, “No.” “Do you have any experience in managing college athletic teams?” “No.” You know, “Do you have any experience and revenue generation?” “No.” I, you know, and I thought, “I'm just done.” But then they started asking me leadership questions and things that any of us in the military, we would all knock them out of the park. They are things that we've all lived and done things that I learned here, you know, at the Air Force Academy. They weren't hard questions; they were things that are second nature to us. The other thing that they liked was that I played football for four years. And being a student-athlete myself, they thought that that was a big benefit. So really, it goes right back to being here at the Academy and getting that job. And now I look at the challenges that it faces, then you just talked about all the scrutiny we get here as a superintendent. Yeah, I think I'm walking right into another job where I'm going to get scrutinized. It's going to the 12-team playoff, you know, this year. Last year, you know, number five team, everybody was all mad and lost their minds. And I think the committee did it right, though. Next year, it'll just be team 13 that's going to be mad. So, I'm ready, though. I'm excited about it. Amy's excited about it. We're going to move to Dallas, which is where the headquarters is. But I still am, you know, I'm sprinting to the finish in this job. So, I don't have a lot of time to think about it. But it's nice to know that I have another great job that I'm going to be able to flow into. I feel incredibly blessed by it. And just for the opportunity to continue to contribute to student success. And to be a part of that.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  52:32 That's a really good thought. And let me just ask you to close this out, Rich. Any parting thoughts to your team here at the Academy, to the cadets and to your teammates as you move on to your second career?   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  52:50 Well, first of all, and you know this, as much as I do, you know, as the supt, you know, you're at the head of the table, right? And you're trying to provide the top cover. But it's really so that all of the amazing teammates — we have the dean of faculty, the commandant, the athletic director, the prep school, airbase wing, just across the board. You know, all of those people in the flying training group too, even though they're not AETC, there's much of this character development effort that we have. But they're the ones that get the job done. And what makes the Air Force Academy so special is that everyone is so passionate about our cadets, and trying to help them to be ready to go out and do the things that we need them to do. That's what makes us special. It's also what makes it kind of hard, though. But I will take hard when people are passionate any day, you know? They just will do this mission and they will do it, whatever it takes to make it right. And to make sure that we're giving those cadets everything they deserve. I couldn't thank them enough from all of our senior leaders right on down to the, you know, the people in the trenches working in Mitchell Hall. You know, I just love this place because of the people that make it work and that make it go to our cadets. I'll be very honest, there's people that go, “What's wrong with this generation? They don't, you know, they're not patriotic; they're not athletic.” These people don't know what on Earth they're talking about. Come spend an hour, 30 minutes, with our cadets and you'll change your mind. These are the most incredible people. They are patriotic. They want to go serve. They might be different than we were. They might be different than you know, even the classes before us. But there is no lack of patriotism and them wanting to serve and them wanting to do great things and to reach their destiny. And they are every bit as much leaders of character as anybody, this generation. They're better. They're smarter, they're more athletic, they're more in touch with their world around them. I am very happy and comfortable to leave this torch with them, to hand the torch off to them. And I'm just proud to have served with them. And then just to everyone out there, all the supporters of the Academy, and we do have a lot, I just thank them, you know, for letting us do our job at helping us do our job and supporting this Academy. So, I am leaving with a lot of gratitude in my heart, just from our cadets from our permanent party, from the alumni that helped us do this and the other supporters. It just makes me feel good about our country, you know, people still care, people still want to serve and to go do great things. And this place exemplifies that, like no other.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  55:48 Rich, that gratitude goes both ways. We're awfully proud of you, Amy, Milo, Zoë, and we just thank you for your years of service and the leadership you've exhibited here at the Academy. You left a mark, trust me, and we wish you all the well in the future as you go on about, and please stay in touch. Thank you.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  56:11 Thank you to the AOG and Foundation. And I'll say this, you know, I thank Amy because she's the one that was willing to go an extra four years because I could have retired as a three star when we started and she said, I'm in that passion from our time as commandant, she was like, “I'm in, let's do this.” And another four years wasn't easy for her. I'll be honest with you. She wants to live in her own house. She wants to… she started a new job. But she, she owned it. And she loves this Academy too. And I have to thank her and Milo and Zoë. They've just been my, that's my team. You know, I mean, in the end, you know, I thank God for them. I thank God for every opportunity. But I am just full of gratitude. So, thanks, Coach.   Lt. Gen. Mike Gould  56:59 Well done. Thank you. Lt. Gen.Rich Clark, 21st superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.   Lt. Gen. Richard Clark  57:03 Thanks very much. Yeah, thank you.   Announcer:  57:08 Thank you for listening to long blue leadership. 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We're welcoming a veteran of the MMA scene and a proud Hawaiian, Brad Tavares , into our space today. This is a talk where you'll feel the strength of a fighter and the heart of a family man, as Brad gives us unprecedented insight into his life. From the Hawaiian community's migration to Las Vegas, to his personal transformation from a young fighter to a mentor, Brad's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. We'll also be peeling back the layers of martial arts and its influence beyond the ring. Brad shares his experiences of raising two daughters in a world steeped in discipline and self-defense and opens up about his fears as a father. He passionately calls for more attention to martial arts education for the young generation, stating it's not just about fighting, but also about nurturing discipline and self-respect. Where it turns a bit ominous is when Brad brings in the conspiratorial angle to the horrific fires that have been plaguing Hawaii. There are questions to ask - about media coverage, about allocation of government aid, about the bigger picture that seems to be missing from the narrative. And then it turns personal again with Brad's struggles with alcohol, the impact of COVID on his wife's health, and a fascinating discussion on potential matchups, particularly between Conor McGregor and Mike Chandler. This is a journey through a fighter's life, beyond the ring and into the very heart of his existence. Join us in this emotional, enlightening and at times, unnerving journey with Brad Tavares. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:01) - Marcus Deegan Show With Brad Tavares (0:11:53) - Maintaining Mental Health and Strong Mindset (0:15:58) - Teaching Martial Arts to Kids (0:19:02) - Parenthood and Martial Arts (0:23:01) - Hawaii's Disappearance and Conspiracy Theories (0:34:47) - Losing Taste & Deep Sea Diving (0:42:21) - Surfing, Seafood, and Family Conversations (0:49:20) - Discussion on Fighting and Adrenaline (1:01:48) - Discussion on the Marcus Deegan Show

Episode 21, it's BTAs 21st and The Boys are back for another thrilling adventure. Chris is recovering from a stomach bug but it's the verbal diarrhoea Jay is burdened with that causes the most discomfort. Episode 21 has it all. Jay gives us some health advice, Chris updates us on how he spent his time between toilet breaks and Herc, well, Herc doesn't give a hoot. This week we talk MMA and one of UFCs most intriguing match ups - Zuck vs Musk. We consider what's in store for Mike Chandler now that Connor McGregor has missed the USADA deadline and we talk about one of the biggest celebs in Jiujitsu. It's a big one, our 21st and we are in the mood to celebrate. Rest assured, as we enter adulthood we do so with one pledge, we will continue to be Better Than Average.

Recorded: February 9th 2023 | This week the boys announce all of the stops for this years spring tour along with the itinerary for each stop. Start planning now. Following the intro, the President and Founder of the UFC, Dana White, joins the boys out in Arizona. Dana quickly dives into his strong distaste for mainstream media and why he enjoys doing podcasts. He then goes onto explain his next business venture, the Power Slap League. Dana says why he decided to purchase the league and the plans he has for it going into the future. Finally the boys preview the new season of the Ultimate Fighter with Mike Chandler and Conor McGregor along with the fight that follows. We all became huge Dana fans after this episode and hopefully you do as well, enjoy. 0:00 Intro 34:48 social media talk and how much he loves it 37:38 why current media sucks 38:48 Ultimate fighter with Chandler and McGregor 40:13 Do you set guidelines for what you can say etc. 41:58 is there ever someone that gets so big that they can call the shots 44:03 why does the ufc get so much crap for not paying fighters 45:18 why do people leave the UFC 47:38 who are some of the fighters that are hard to deal with and making deals with them 54:03 trying to “convince” people to stay home and watch fights 55:48 power slap league 1:04:38 where/how do you find talent for slap league 1:10:18 things you can take from starting UFC and transfer into the slap league and do differently 1:12:33 when is chandler vs mcgregor and how does he see it going 1:15:23 what would dana tell his younger self about starting UFC and Slap etc SUPPPORT OUR SPONSORS Chevy Silverado - The Strongest, Most Advanced Silverado Ever.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/bussinwtb

Episode 43: Courtney Hendo & Sunni Imhotep Discuss: ➤ UFC on ESPN 36: Jan Błachowicz vs Aleksandar Rakić (Recap) ➤ Bellator 281: Michael Venom Page vs Logan Storley (Recap) ➤ Paul Daley Retires, Is He Considered A Legend? ➤ Mike Chandler says "Bellator doesn't have the best fighters in the world" ➤ Tony Kelley says racist comments about Brazilian opponent. Calls her "Dirty Brazilian" ➤ Is Michael Chandler adopting two black kids weird? ➤ Dustin Poirier calls out Colby Covington July 30th ➤ Cain Velasquez denied bond for a second time: "Cain has no respect for human life" says alleged shooting victim. ➤ Islam Makhachev calls for Charles Oliveira title fight, vows to finish him on ground. FOLLOW US: ➤ Boisterous Boys IG: https://bit.ly/3Axiwqs ➤ Boisterous Boys TikTok: https://bit.ly/3AHC9ft ➤ Courtney Hendo: https://bit.ly/3AAW4fV ➤ Sunni Imhotep: https://bit.ly/3tZn5sp ABOUT: Join The Boisterous Boys each week as they discuss the world of combat sports, explore the topics of popular culture, and crack hella jokes. PRODUCTION: Studio: https://bit.ly/34dOzja Location: San Diego, California PR Inquiries: theboisterousboys@gmail.com #CainVelasquez #PaulDaley #MVPvsStorley

Recorded: May 9, 2022 | This weeks Thursday pod brings us some much needed quality time between the boys. Mother's Day adventures (7:30) Shoutout no free shoutout of the week (41:30) UFC 272 Recap (49:11) Mike Chandler vs. Conor Mcgregor? (1:03:38) ----- SHOP: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/bussin-with-the-boys FOLLOW THE BOYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bussinwtb Twitter: https://twitter.com/BussinWTB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BussinWTB Website: https://www.bussinwtb.com ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Chevy: Chevy Silverado - The Strongest, Most Advanced Silverado Ever. Georgia Boot: Go to https://barstool.link/GeorgiaBoot and use code BUSSIN for 20% off WhistlePig Whiskey: Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WhistlePigBSS or at a local retailer. Duke Cannon: Use code “Bussin” at https://barstool.link/DukeCannonBSS for 15% off your first order. Roman: Go to https://barstool.link/BussinRoman to get $15 off your first order of ED treatment if approved

Ethan is joined by Mike Chandler who shares his views on success vs. perfection and overcoming doubts and fears. Mike and Ethan discuss mindset, and how to show yourself grace on every step of your journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded: May 17, 2021 | The boy Michael Chandler isn't running from his loss at UFC 262... He jumps right back on the bus, belt or no belt, like the wolf that he is, for a solid pod with TONS of insight into the world of fighting and wisdom for life. The boy Taylor was feeling under the weather for this one, so Comp is riding solo. He and Mike start by talking about the build-up to the fight, how his preparation differed from previous fight camps Mike has done, and what Mike would have done differently (if anything). Next, Mike opens up about the importance of taking responsibility for your failures without letting them define you, how he explains losing to his son, and what a UFC belt would mean to him. On a lighter note, Will, Mike, and the boys rank candy bars (and discover they are all on VERY different pages), they answer a fan question from the Bussin' Video Mailbox, and they wrap up with some predictions of who Mike could/would fight next. Enjoy! ----- BUSSIN' MAIL: Send a video to The Boys! bit.ly/BussinMail ----- EARN YOUR WOLF: Want to be featured on our Instagram Story? Screenshot this episode, tag @bussinwtb, and share it to your Story. The Boys will take care of the rest... ----- SHOP: https://store.barstoolsports.com/collections/bussin-with-the-boys FOLLOW THE BOYS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bussinwtb Twitter: https://twitter.com/BussinWTB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BussinWTB Website: https://www.bussinwtb.com ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Chevy Silverado: The Strongest, Most Advanced Silverado Ever. FreeFly: Get 20% off when you visit http://barstool.link/FreeFlyBUSSIN Roman: Visit your local Walmart store today and check out Roman’s line of men’s healthcare products SLIQ (Jel Sert): http://barstool.link/SLIQBUSSIN Nuts.com: Text BARSTOOL to 64-000 to get free shipping on your first order from Nuts.com http://barstool.link/NutsBUSSIN

History was made in Houston, Texas on Saturday night when Charles Oliveira finished Mike Chandler for the lightweight championship in the second round. Get a recap of UFC 262 and key headlines in the world of MMA, and listen as we make our flash fight picks for upcoming Bellator and UFC fights this weekend.

Well, Friday is here, so that means we are turning our gaze to what's been happening in the world of #MMA After Fabricio Werdum's team challenged the Renan Ferreira win during ‘week 3’ of the PFL. The New Jersey Athletic Commission has overturned the fight to a 'No Contest'. The PFL has announced the card for week 4 on 10th June and Claressa Shields will be making her debut to open the Main card! Dana White and the world are wondering if Kayla Harrison is ready for the BIG names. She claims she is, but is asking for BIG money a mistake? He asked and has received, Dan Hardy has now got hopes of fighting in Asia to end his career. You gotta like Jon Jones attitude of wanting to face the scariest heavyweight out there. But doesn't his PPV statement pretty much answer his own money situation!?! PLUS, we take a look at the 'UFC 262: Charles Oliveira vs Mike Chandler’ weigh-in's. The title fight is a GO, but one misses weight! - The New Jersey Athletic Commission make Ferreira vs Werdum a 'no contest'. - In 'week 4' of the PFL, the GWOAT will make her debut! - Is Kayla Harrison ready for the BIG time and names? - Dan Hardy is now free to find a new home - Has Jon Jones got the right attitude when it comes to fights and money!?! - UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler - weigh-in's Today's (ep 187) @ChinCheckPod breaks it all down, so let's get with it! *(Music) 'Love Iz' by Erick Sermon - 2002 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eftv/message

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl https://www.instagram.com/sebastianhackl   Benutzt #HackmanMMA in den Sozialen Medien!       Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl https://www.instagram.com/sebastianhackl   Benutzt #HackmanMMA in den Sozialen Medien!      

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl

Iron Michael Chandler (34) wird am kommenden Wochenende gegen Charles Oliveira um den UFC-Champion-Titel im Leichtgewicht antreten.   Der athletische Ringer (NCAA Division I All American) mit den harten Händen (MMA-Bilanz: 21 Siege, 5 Niederlagen) sprach wenige Tage vor dem wichtigsten Kampf seines Lebens mit DAZN-Fightsports-Producer Carl Neidhardt. Carl war bereits mehrfach bei Hackmans MMA Show zu Gast und befragte den dreimaligen Bellator-Champion zu folgenden Themen:   Wie fühlt sich Mike Chandler vor so einem bedeutenden Kampf?   Wie reagiert er auf die Kritiker, die der Meinung sind, dass er den Titelkampf nicht verdient?   Was würde der Titelgewinn für den Menschen / Vater / Ehemann Michael Chandler bedeuten?   Ihr werdet das Interview mögen! Morgen geht es hier im Podcast weiter mit der Analyse zur UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson. Sebastian durfte das Event auf DAZN kommentieren und der Hackman freut sich natürlich über eine fünf-Sterne-Bewertung bei Apple Podcasts!   Schickt gerne euer Feedback: https://twitter.com/SebastianHackl

On this episode of the HKLK we will have this Indie artist from the Indy area Mike Chandler on the show, to hear his acoustic jams. Hope y’all enjoy his music(:

This episode is going to knock you out. Literally, I have UFC Lightweight World-Champion contender Mike Chandler in the house today talking all things IMPACT.  Specifically, we discuss: - Why the jump from the face of Bellator to the unknown of the UFC. - Mike’s eloquent victory speech after knocking out Dan Hooker in 2:30 of the 1st round at UFC 256. - What’s Dana White really like behind the curtains. - The best & worst thing about being a UFC fighter. - 3 pieces of advice from a conversation last Fall. - The difficulty & rigors of a UFC Fight “training camp.” - The importance of visualization of your goals. - What “Get Your Mind Right” means to Mike. - The meaning behind Mike’s signature “See you at the Top.” - What’s Next?   Get on your gloves and let’s get ready to rumble as this one is straight fire. There is wisdom. There are lessons. You will truly see the heart of a champion in this episode. No matter what you do, who you are, or your age, this episode will deliver something you can use to GET TO THE TOP!   Please SHARE this episode with your friends, family, and co-workers; it is jam-packed with great wisdom and the mindset of how to be your very best in life.  Social Media: IG: @ToddDurkin @mikechandlermma @ufc FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10  #ToddDurkin#IMPACTshow #MikeChandler #SeeYouAtTheTop #UFC262   ---   More on this episode: :38 - Mike Chandler back at Fitness Quest 10. 1:27 - UFC Debut against Dan Hooker 5:57 - Mike’s Next Fight 7:51 - The Key to Successful Workouts 9:06 - Todd predicts Mike’s next fight! 14:14 - Face of Bellator goes to UFC; WHY? 16:50 - Notes from Todd’s journal after talking with Mike back in Sept. 2020, including what Mike is scared of the most in life... 23:59 - How do you become the best in the world at what you do?   26:27 - What’s Dana White Really Like 28:57 - Rapid Fire Questions and Live from the Audience. 40:28 - Mike shares his family life 42:40 - If there is one thing you could change in the world, what would it be? 45:50 - Mike breaks it down and speaks life into the audience!   ---   About Michael Chandler:   Originally from High Ridge, MO, Michael grew up in a fairly typical blue-collar, hard-working, middle-America household. Michael is the son of a union carpenter and a secretary. The value of hard work was instilled early on by Michael’s parents, and he attributes a lot of his blue-collar work ethic to the example they provided.   Michael currently resides in Nashville, TN, where he and his wife Brie live life on-the-go as they juggle both of their careers, parenthood and running their gym TRAINING CAMP – Nashville. Michael and Brie adopted their son Hap on October 26th, 2017.   Follow Mike: IG: @mikechandlermma Website: https://www.michaelchandler.com/   ---   Please keep your questions coming so I can highlight you on the podcast!!   If you have a burning question and want to be featured on the IMPACT show, go to www.todddurkin.com/podcast, fill out the form, and submit your questions!    ---   Are you a Trainer, Coach, or Fitness Business Owner seeking to make even more IMPACT?   Are you ready for massive success? Are you ready to be motivated to a level that can finally propel you to achieve what you want/desire? Do you want and need more accountability to help expedite your results?   If so, I want to personally coach you and help you reach your goals and fulfill your dreams. I want to help you IMPACT more people in your community and more people globally. I believe that all people have a life worth telling a story about. And I want to help YOU craft up your best business and life and live your deepest purpose.   The program is called the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group and for the past 13 years, I have been leading and coaching some of the hungriest, most passionate fit-pros on the planet. And now I want to help YOU!   To learn more or enroll, simply visit: www.ToddDurkinMastermind.com.   ---   Follow Todd… → Instagram & Twitter: @ToddDurkin → Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToddDurkinFQ10 → FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10   Don't forget that if you want more keys to unlock your potential and propel your success, you can order my book GET YOUR MIND RIGHT at www.todddurkin.com/getyourmindright or anywhere books are sold.   Get Your Mind Right now available on audio: https://christianaudio.com/get-your-mind-right-todd-durkin-audiobook-download   ---   ABOUT: Todd Durkin is one of the leading coaches, trainers, and motivators in the world. It’s no secret why some of the world’s top athletes have trained with him for nearly two decades. He’s a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and owns the legendary Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, where he leads an amazing team of 42 teammates.   Todd is a coach on the Netflix show “STRONG” that is must-watch TV. He is a previous Jack LaLanne Award winner, a 2-time Trainer of the Year, and he runs his Todd Durkin Mastermind group of top trainers and fitness pros around the globe, coaching them with business, leadership, marketing, training, and personal growth mentorship.   Todd and his wife Melanie head up the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3) that has raised over $250,000 since it started in 2013. 100% of all proceeds go back to kids and families in need. To learn more about Todd, visit www.ToddDurkin.com and www.FitnessQuest10.com.   Join his fire-breathing dragons’ community and receive regular motivational and inspirational emails. Visit www.ToddDurkin.com and opt-in to receive his value-rich content.   Connect with Todd online in the following places: You can listen to Todd’s podcast, The IMPACT Show, by going to www.todddurkin.com/podcast.

I have something to get off my chest... Real MMA fans will like it. If you are on my YouTube you will like it. Give me just a few minutes of your time #MMATwitter Let's make it #MMAFamily Thank you Mike Chandler and JoJo and of course, The Diamond, Dustin Poirier for the AMAZING WEEKEND!

In this episode of the Podcast, i break down Dustin Poirier's amazing tko of Conor McGregor, Mike Chandler's KO of Dan Hooker, and discuss the power of the calf kick.

Ryan Thomas recaps UFC 257 on The Thomas Take Sports Podcast as Dustin Poirier shakes up the MMA world and Mike Chandler arrives on the biggest stage of his career

Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of seven bouts on the 12-bout UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Preliminary Card. "It’s not, perhaps the most electric main card that the UFC has ever put together for a PPV, but it is a fantastic event from top to bottom. Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 feels like a big chance for both men to prove where they are atop the lightweight division. Dan Hooker seems like a distinct challenge for Octagon newcomer Mike Chandler. And Matt Frevola vs. Ottman Azaitar should be an absolute banger." - Zane Simon Sign up for the ESPN+ PPV and watch #UFC257: #MCGREGORVSPOIRIER2 #SUPERFIGHT - JAN 23rd. 2021 // #UFCAPEX // http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=BloodyElbow For those fans who wish to dive deeper into the MAIN CARD, check out that version of the MMA Vivi which airs at 2pm Central today, Thurs., January 21st., 2021, right here on our SC channel. The MMA Vivisection is brought to you by Combat Wombat, makers of combat sports themed artwork featuring MMA’s legendary fighters and legendary fights. Visit chrisrini.com for the latest pieces and commissions. Get your Combat Wombat themed Vivi t-shirts today! cottonbureau.com/products/dr-wombat Here’s a look at the upcoming fight card & records, bout order subject to change: UFC 257: ‘POIRIER VS MCGREGOR 2’ ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. JAN 23 - 10PM/7PM ETPT 12. 155lbs - Dustin Poirier (26-6) vs. Conor McGregor (22-4)- Picks, Both: McGregor 11. 155lbs - Dan Hooker (20-9) vs. Michael Chandler (21-5) - Picks, Both: Hooker 10. 125lbs - Jessica Eye (15-8) vs. Joanne Calderwood (14-5) - Picks, Calderwood 9. 155lbs - Ottman Azaitar (13-0) vs. Matt Frevola (8-1) - Picks, Zane: Frevola / Connor: Azaitar 8. 115lbs - Marina Rodriguez (21-2) vs. Amanda Ribas (10-1) - Picks, Both: Ribas ESPN+ PRELIMS | 8PM/5PM ETPT 7. 155lbs - Arman Tsarukyan (15-2) vs. Nasrat Haqparast (12-3) - At 1:21, Odds 15:57, Picks, Both: Haqparast 6. 185lbs - Brad Tavares (17-6) vs. Antônio Carlos Júnior (10-4) - At 18:01, Odds 28:28, Picks, Both: Tavares 5. 135lbs - Sara McMann (12-5) vs. Julianna Peña (9-4)- At 28:40, Odds 39:18, Picks, Zane: McMann / Connor: Pena 4. 205lbs - Khalil Rountree (8-4) vs. Marcin Prachnio (13-5) - At 39:57, Odds 42:12, Picks, Both: Rountree UFC Fight Pass EARLY PRELIMS | 6:15PM/3:15PM ETPT 3. 185lbs - Andrew Sanchez (12-5) vs. Makhmud Muradov (24-6) - At 42:52, Odds 46:01, Picks, Both: Muradov 2. 145lbs - Nik Lentz (30-11) vs. Movsar Evloev (13-0) - At 47:44, Odds 51:43, Picks, Both: Evloev 1. 125lbs - Amir Albazi (13-1) vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov (13-4) - At 52:01, Odds 58:14, Picks, Both: Albazi For those of you following the picks made on the show, we started tracking them with the July 13th, 2020 Vivisections for ‘Kattar vs. Ige’... Standings for our last event, UFC Fight Island 8: Zane went 8 out of the 11 bouts we were left with them having picked for & Connor went 6 out of those 11. So far, here are the overall standings: Zane - 165/248 & Connor - 157/248. If you enjoy our show, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice.

Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are back with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of five bouts on the 12-bout UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor 2 Main Card. "It’s not, perhaps the most electric main card that the UFC has ever put together for a PPV, but it is a fantastic event from top to bottom. Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 2 feels like a big chance for both men to prove where they are atop the lightweight division. Dan Hooker seems like a distinct challenge for Octagon newcomer Mike Chandler. And Matt Frevola vs. Ottman Azaitar should be an absolute banger." - Zane Simon Sign up for the ESPN+ PPV and watch #UFC257: #MCGREGORVSPOIRIER2 #SUPERFIGHT - JAN 23rd. 2021 // #UFCAPEX // http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=BloodyElbow For fans looking to dive into the UFC 257 undercard, headed up by a fantastic bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Nasrat Haqparast, check out that version of the MMA Vivi which aired at 1pm Central today, Thurs., January 21st., 2021, right here on our SC channel. The MMA Vivisection is brought to you by Combat Wombat, makers of combat sports themed artwork featuring MMA’s legendary fighters and legendary fights. Visit chrisrini.com for the latest pieces and commissions. Get your Combat Wombat themed Vivi t-shirts today! cottonbureau.com/products/dr-wombat Here’s a look at the upcoming fight card & records, bout order subject to change: UFC 257: ‘POIRIER VS MCGREGOR 2’ ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. JAN 23 - 10PM/7PM ETPT 12. 155lbs - Dustin Poirier (26-6) vs. Conor McGregor (22-4) - At 2:18, Odds 28:32, Picks, Both: McGregor 11. 155lbs - Dan Hooker (20-9) vs. Michael Chandler (21-5) - At 29:59, Odds 42:13, Picks, Both: Hooker 10. 125lbs - Jessica Eye (15-8) vs. Joanne Calderwood (14-5) - At 42:28, Odds 47:18, Picks, Both: Calderwood 9. 155lbs - Ottman Azaitar (13-0) vs. Matt Frevola (8-1) - At 47:47, Odds 54:52, Picks, Zane: Frevola / Connor: Azaitar 8. 115lbs - Marina Rodriguez (21-2) vs. Amanda Ribas (10-1) - At 55:10, Odds 1:01:17, Picks, Both: Ribas ESPN+ PRELIMS | 8PM/5PM ETPT 7. 155lbs - Arman Tsarukyan (15-2) vs. Nasrat Haqparast (12-3) - Picks, Both: Haqparast 6. 185lbs - Brad Tavares (17-6) vs. Antônio Carlos Júnior (10-4) - Picks, Both: Tavares 5. 135lbs - Sara McMann (12-5) vs. Julianna Peña (9-4) - Picks, Zane: McMann / Connor: Pena 4. 205lbs - Khalil Rountree (8-4) vs. Marcin Prachnio (13-5) - Picks, Both: Rountree UFC Fight Pass EARLY PRELIMS | 6:15PM/3:15PM ETPT 3. 185lbs - Andrew Sanchez (12-5) vs. Makhmud Muradov (24-6) - Picks, Both: Muradov 2. 145lbs - Nik Lentz (30-11) vs. Movsar Evloev (13-0) - Picks, Both: Evloev 1. 125lbs - Amir Albazi (13-1) vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov (13-4) - Picks, Both: Albazi For those of you following the picks made on the show, we started tracking them with the July 13th, 2020 Vivisections for ‘Kattar vs. Ige’... Standings for our last event, UFC Fight Island 8: Zane went 8 out of the 11 bouts we were left with them having picked for & Connor went 6 out of those 11. So far, here are the overall standings: Zane - 165/248 & Connor - 157/248. If you enjoy our show, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice.

The boyz are back and it feels so good! In this episode we cover Cali Mark's battle with the rona, In-N-Out coming to Denver, if Undertaker is the wrestling GOAT, hype for Deadpool 3 and Black Panther 2, Jimmy Butler's new shoe deal, Klay's injury, why the Warriors didn't draft Melo, who made the best and worst moves in free agency, what would happen if AD shocked the World, UFC 255 results, Mike Perry not making weight, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, what's next for Schevchenko, McGregor vs. Poirier being official, Mike Chandler's debut, Silva not wanting to retire, NFL quick points, we kick off our new segment 'GOAT Talk", and so much more!

We're back with some brand new heat! In this episode we cover the 20 year anniversary of Remember the Titans, Xbox fakes make a mistake, UFC Fight Night recap, Chimaev being the real deal, Mike Chandler signing with the UFC, UFC 253 predictions, Gale Sayers passing away, NFL injuries, ATL blowing another big lead, coaches being fined for not wearing masks, Biggest surprises and disappointments of the NFL so far, Cam and Brady's first 2 weeks, Who the best QB in the league is, updated NBA playoff picture, predictions for the conference finals, who's better between Kuzma and MPJ, and we wrap up with our 2010's NBA Dream Team fantasy draft.

Ryan Thomas hops on the mic to discuss the Covington vs Woodley fight that takes place this Saturday as well as the newest member of the UFC roster former 3x Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler. The Thomas Take Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , Google Podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter

Ryan Thomas hops on the mic to discuss the Covington vs Woodley fight that takes place this Saturday as well as the newest member of the UFC roster former 3x Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler. The Thomas Take Sports Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify , Google Podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter

VIDEO Link Patrick Rooney, Founder of Old School™(Natural Health / Success / Freedom), interviews ASICSoft Owner and VeriFast Technologies Co-Founder Mike Chandler about the key elements in his life that contributed most to his success. ASICSoft Design Partners: https://asicsoft.com/ VeriFast Technologies: https://www.verifasttech.com/ Patrick’s SubscribeStar page: https://www.subscribestar.com/patrick-rooney Support Patrick’s work with a 1X or Monthly Donation at his SubscribeStar page (see… Read the rest The post Podcast #8: How Tech Entrepreneur Mike Chandler Found Success appeared first on Old School™.

Mike Chandler is one of our favorite fighters of all time. He also happens to be one of the very best in the sport. He’s a three time Bellator Lightweight World Champion, he won the Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, and is currently ranked 7th on the planet. If that wasn’t enough Sporting News named him the greatest fighter in Bellator history. In this episode of “The Maximus Podcast” we talk about his passion for fighting, his great love of fitness, and why he wants nothing to do with a Greco Roman only wrestling match with Bobby Maximus. You can download the episode on iTunesYou can download it on StitcherYou can download it on SoundcloudTo learn more about Joe Cebula visit his Instagram @joe_cebula If you love our content Join the Inner Circle at www.themaximuspodcast.comWe’d like to thank our sponsors. Visit www.lalo.com and use the code MAXIMUS20 for 20% off Footwear. Also check out www.tenthousand.cc and use the code MAXIMUS15

Mike Chandler is a three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion. He wasn't born that way though... Growing up as one of the smallest kids in the neighborhood, and being a late bloomer, Mike had to figure out what it really took to become a champion. 1.) He learned to put himself up against a challenge, even when things were being handed to him. 2.) He learned how to maintain sufficient levels of discipline and drive, even on days of feeling out of place. 3.) He learned how to approach life with a sense of gratitude, and study the world around him. And in this episode, he shared all of this with us, so that you can learn, and benefit, from what got Mike Chandler to where he is today.

HEY GUYS!! AS YOU ARE JUST TUNING INTO THIS AWESOME EPISODE WITH EMILY BREEZE, I HAVE A QUICK ASK FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.  The best gift you could ever give me is if you took 60seconds and left me a 5-star review on iTunes. (If you freakin' love this thing, that is) Here is How You Leave A Review: 1.) Click This Link on Your Phone - http://t.ly/vL6RA 2.) Scroll ALL THE WAY 3.)Look for the 5 Stars and Click Write A Review! ---------- EMILY BREEZE FITNESS! THE FIRST EVER PODCAST FOR THE PEOPLE VOTING WINNER! Emily Breeze, who is one of the most distinguished fitness instructors in Charlotte, NC,  was the winner of our very first PODCAST FOR THE PEOPLE vote. We want to run things differently than other podcasts/interview shows as we care about what stories you guys are interested in hearing. We opened up the polls on my Instagram page and were overwhelmed with the amount of votes and, to be honest, we were not shocked when we saw the votes for Emily Breeze start to roll in! Her large community showed up in droves to vote for their favorite fitness instructor into the poll position, beating out the likes of NBA superstar Stephen Curry and professional Bellator fighter, Mike Chandler. Emily, who is a former CrossFit Games competitor, is most recognized for her efforts of showcasing elite level workout videos while having a "basketball belly" during pregnancy. Her efforts haven't come without controversy, though.  As the internet can be a harsh place and she is no stranger to receiving hurtful comments from the internet trolls online. However, in this podcast, Breeze eludes to what "HEALTH IS WEALTH" means to her as she stays focused on her fitness goals as well as serving her online fitness community amongst the noise. There is one thing for certain in this podcast, Emily Breeze is a force to be reckoned with and when she puts her mind to something, this tenacious mom of 3 is going to accomplish it! I hope you enjoy! Interview Powered by: Wheelhouse Media:  https://wheelhousemedia.tv/ __ CONNECT WITH ME ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesleytknight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wes.knight Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wesleytknight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-knight-20b48a70/ CONNECT WITH COREY LAJOIE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilybreeze/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilybreezeross?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilybreezefitness/ Website: https://emily-breeze.com/ Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesleytknight/ Love you guys - for real, for real.

I love studying the champions. I love studying people who are the best in the world at what they do. I want to know how they train, how they eat, how they think, what they do, and every darned habit to help them be the best in the world. After all, success leaves clues. Meet Mike Chandler. Mike is a mixed-martial artist in Bellator and a 3x world champion. He has tasted the highs and lows of professional sports; He’s been knocked-down and knocked-out. And he’s had his hand-raised 20x professionally. 3x as a world champion. He is a true warrior in every sense of the word.  Mike is a former All-American wrestler, a current fighter on the Bellator promotion, and he’s a father and husband doing great things on this planet. He truly is a man of IMPACT. When you hear me say, “GET YOUR MIND RIGHT,” I want you to hear some of the things Mike does to get his mind right on a regular basis, even when he’s down & out. Mike shares from the heart in this episode and I believe you are going to glean some great content and motivation from it...and I think you will become a huge Mike Chandler fan in the process. Enjoy the episode and I look forward to hearing your feedback. If you like it, please share it on your social media and tag Mike Chandler (@mikechandlermma) and me. Go out there today and keep fighting...and keep working to be the CHAMP.   Tag: @mikechandlermma @ToddDurkin    TIMESTAMPS: 3:10- Throwin’ it Back to 2013… How Mike found FQ10? 5:16- How This Crazy Profession of Fighting Became His Career 7:16- Mike’s First MMA Fight Ever. 8:32- The Toughest Fight He’s Ever Been In 10:57- The Mentality of a Fighter 13:21- “Part Who I Am, Part What I Do.” 16:17- Why Mike Chandler is a Personal Growth Junkie And Why He NEEDS to Be One. 18:32- Your Story is Your Greatest Weapon 19:48- Shifting Your Mindset From Chasing Success… To Chasing Significance 22:23- Mike’s Favorite Part About Being an MMA Fighter 33:48- Mike’s Top Principles on a Proper Diet For His Performance 40:00- What "Get Your Mind Right” Means To Mike 43:39- The Mental Highlight Reel 50:00- “We Need More People Who Believe In Themselves More Than Anything Else” 52:47- Why Mike Is Not Afraid To Lose 57:53- How Mike Wants His Son To Know Who He Is 1:00:59- The Legacy Of Mike Chandler   Thank You Mike Chandler for being a guest of IMPACT!Follow Mike on IG, Twitter & FB: @mikechandlermma   This podcast episode is powered by CarnoSyn beta-alanine, which buffers lactic acid to help your strength, power, and endurance during workouts, training, or competition. It’s banned-substance free, scientifically-proven, and globally patented. CarnoSyn beta-alanine is a product that is found inside major leading brands such as JYM, Kaged Muscle, Cellucor, and Optimum Nutrition. To get my specific routine on how I use CarnoSyn or more information on where to find it, visit https://carnosyn.com.  Let me know what you think as it has been a staple in my supplement routine for years. -- We LOVE answering your questions on the IMPACT Show & would love to highlight you.  To ask Todd a question for the podcast, please go to www.todddurkin.com/podcast and submit your question on anything on your mind (business, leadership, training, high-performance, or mindset).   If you enjoy the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, can you please do a few things: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes. Write a great review of what you love about the show. Please SHARE the episode on your Social Media or in a newsletter. Thank you in advance! -- Follow Todd… --> Instagram & Twitter at @ToddDurkin --> Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ToddDurkinFQ10 --> FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 --> iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todd-durkin-impact-show/id1467269399 ABOUT: Todd Durkin is one of the leading coaches, trainers, and motivators in the world. It’s no secret why some of the top athletes in the world have trained with him for nearly two decades. He’s a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and owns the legendary Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, where he leads an amazing team of 42 teammates. Todd is a coach on the Netflix show “STRONG” that is must-watch TV. He is a previous Jack LaLanne Award winner, a 2-time Trainer of the Year, and he runs his Todd Durkin Mastermind group of top trainers and fitness pros around the globe, coaching them with business, leadership, marketing, training, and personal growth mentorship. Todd and his wife Melanie head up the Durkin IMPACT Foundation (501-c-3) that has raised over $250,000 since it started in 2013. 100% of all proceeds go back to kids and families in need.   --> To learn more about Todd, visit www.ToddDurkin.com and www.FitnessQuest10.com. --> If you are a fitness pro or trainer and want to be coached by Todd, visit:  https://todddurkinmastermind.com/. --> To join Todd’s community of fire-breathing dragons and receive regular motivational and inspirational emails, visit www.ToddDurkin.com and opt-in to receive his value-rich content.

Mossy Man-Beast Mike Chandler joins me to discuss a TV show about a character who very rarely gets his time in the sun. The Avatar Of The Green himself, The Amazing Swamp Thing!! Join us as we discuss the love between a woman and her vegetable, The Grinch and the real perpetrator behind the series cancellation... #PrepareForPrattle

Mike Chandler Jr. joins us this week! Mike is an American mixed martial artist fighting in the lightweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a three-time Bellator Lightweight World Champion.  Froning & Friends visit: www.froningandfriends.com/ Renaissance Periodization: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/ Trifecta Nutrition: https://www.trifectanutrition.com/ Music: Judah & The Lion - Sweet Tennessee

In this episode we speak with Mike Chandler, the owner and creator of the Hammer Feeding System (http://www.thehammerfeeder.com/). The Hammer Feeding System is the hunting industry’s only timed free choice protein feeder. “The Hammer” controls the gravity flow of feed into your feed tube. You decide when and for how long the tube gets filled […]

"SOMEBODY HAS TO BE THE BEST. WHY SHOULDN'T IT BE YOU?" - MIKE CHANDLER Have you ever looked at the best in the world and wondered if you could be that? I have. I think a lot of us do when we're kids. We are amazed and inspired by the very best examples we find. But often we grow up and discover all kinds of reasons for why we can't be as good as the best. We fail at things. We struggle. We get knocked down, disappointed, hurt. I got to connect with someone this week who has experienced all of that. Many times. But he still decided he could be the best in the world at what he does. And he became that. Mike Chandler is a Bellator Lightweight Champion fighter. He was an All-American wrestler in college. He's overcome extraordinary opponents to win titles again and again. But he's also faced losses. Failures. Setbacks. At one point, after winning the world championship, he didn't win another fight for 688 days straight. So when we had a minute to sit down to record a podcast about the mindset of champions, I had to know what his self-talk routine is like. It really impressed me. Mike told me that self-image is actually one of the most important things he has cultivated. He has to believe he can be the best in the world, or it's not going to happen. I loved his insights on why it's so important to talk to yourself instead of listening to yourself, and so many more nuggets. Whatever you're aspiring to, I know you'll find his wisdom very helpful in Episode 638. Some questions I ask: What lesson did you learn in order to win the world championship? (8:23) Who taught you that you could become anything you want? (11:05) What do all world-class fighters have in common? (14:47) What happens when you believe you deserve great things? (18:03) What's your greatest gift in your sport and what do you need to work on the most? (19:10) In this episode you will learn: Why settling for your mediocre circumstances is unacceptable (9:20) What loss can teach us about what our potential is (11:15) Why your self-image is so important to your success (14:55) Mike's pre-fight self-talk and rituals (21:10) Plus much more...

Sammy is MIA so Josh breaks down the announcement of Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title which could potentially make DC a two weight champion, Ronda Rousey's debut in the WWE at the Royal Rumble, Bellator's announcement of Mike Chandler vs Brent Primus and more.

Josh breaks down the announcement of Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title which could potentially make DC a two weight champion, Ronda Rousey's debut in the WWE at the Royal Rumble, Bellator's announcement of Mike Chandler vs Brent Primus and more.

Newly crowned Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus calls in to discuss the controversy around his title win at Bellator NYC against former champion Mike Chandler and discusses possible next title defense against potential contenders, including Josh Thomson himself! @brentprimus155 @therealpunk @samdiggedy produced by @davidisgla

Failure, self-doubt and becoming a world champion. Originally from St. Louis, Michael Grew up in a typical blue-collar, hard-working household with a union carpenter and a secretary for parents. The value of hard work was instilled early on as well as the desire to do what he could for those around him. In 2004, Mike enrolled at the University of Missouri, walking onto the school’s wrestling squad. While at Missouri, Chandler was a four-time NCAA qualifier, collected 100 career wins, as well as earning fifth place at NCAA’s, earning Division I NCAA All-American honors. Following his collegiate wrestling career, Mike began training mixed martial arts with Xtreme Couture. He fought his way to the top and is the current Bellator Lightweight Champion and ranked as the #7 lightweight in the world according to FightMatrix.com and is regarded as one of the top 20 greatest lightweight fighters of all time. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here.  And I can help.  Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

Showdown Joe and Sean Ross Sapp preview this weekend's Bellator NYC and UFC Fight Night OKC cards, talk Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, and are joined by guests Mark Hominick and Bellator Champion Mike Chandler!

Tightening your brand and focusing on targeting the right avatar is crucial for your online business. Listen in on today's episode and find out why, and how we help our guest apply these principles. This week on the Flipped Lifestyle podcast are community members, Hicunni and Mike Chandler. Hicunni is a homeschool mom and future Eating Psychology & Mind Body Nutrition Coach, her husband, Mike currently has a full-time job. Their children have food allergies and it's their family's goal to eat healthily and live a natural lifestyle. After 8 years of trial and error, she managed to figured out what worked best for her kids and realized that she probably isn't the only one dealing with this kind of struggle. She started a website called essentialsondeck.com where she shares her knowledge with moms who have children with have food allergies, she wanted to create a supportive community that helps these people transition to healthier living. Their online business has made a few bucks, but not enough to get Mike off of the daily grind. Join us on this episode, as we talk about the importance of tightening your brand, as well as how to avoid distractions and focus on building your online business. [Tweet "Build your brand before helping anyone else build theirs. - Shane Sams"] [Tweet "You'll never have time if you're waiting till you have time. - Jocelyn Sams"] [Tweet "Figure out what the priority is and figure out the time to work on it. - Jocelyn Sams"] You Will Learn: How to integrate certification and expertise to build the membership. The importance of communicating your brand. How to prioritize your time efficiently. Why too many platforms is bad for your business. Plus so much more! Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Flip Your Life Hicunni's website Dave Ramsey Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Can't Miss Moment  This week's Can't Miss Moment is a really cool one for me because I just flew to New York and went to WWE Summerslam, which is like the biggest wrestling – professional wrestling show of the summer. I just went to Wrestlemania a few months ago and it just blows my mind that we have the resources and the time and the freedom available that I can just jump on a plane on a Saturday, run to New York, go to watch this big wrestling show.  I got to see a couple of my friends and my best friend we have from here in town with me and one of my best friends that I hadn't seen in years lives in New York so we only got together.  I ordered us three tickets and we got to go have a blast. I'm just so thankful that I get to do the things that I want to do – Summerslam, Wrestlemania, things like that like Super Bowl stuff that was on my bucket list just a few short years ago, just to be able to go once to any of those events to save up money and have the time to do that and now it's really so easy for us to just be able to take off and go and I'm just really thankful for that. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! Jocelyn:  Hey y'all! On today's podcast, we help Hicunni take her wellness business to the next level. Shane:  Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work.  We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. We're a real family who figured out how to make our entire living online.  Now,

"Last Call" anyone? I'm joined by UFC Lightweight Danny "Last Call" Castillo (@lastcall155) as we talk his co-main event fight at UFC 177 versus Tony Ferguson and what this fight means for the next phase of his career. Eddie Alvarez is finally free of Bellator and will face Donald Cerrone at UFC 178. Hear my take on him and what this move does for his career. And with his departute, what does this mean for Will Brooks and Mike Chandler. Plus more on the saga that is War Machine and all of the other news and notes in MMA this week. Tweet me at @Punch_2theface Email and brandon@punch2theface.com  

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Featuring Anthony Pettis, Phil Davis, Mike Chandler, Melvin Manhoef, Duke Roufus, and Mark Pavelich.

Featuring Ronda Rousey, Dominick Cruz, Michael Landsberg, Mike Chandler, Ben Fowlkes and Jeremy Botter.

Featuring Anthony Pettis, Phil Davis, Mike Chandler, Melvin Manhoef, Duke Roufus, and Mark Pavelich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's show is unofficially called the ‘nice guy' podcast. Three guys who could be running for senate once there fighting careers are done. First, Zach Makovsky talks about how the UFC flyweight division stacks up and how he thinks he will be making a run for Demetrious Johnson's belt. Then, former UFC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson discusses his disdain for the rankings and how the top 10 in the division are avoiding a fight with him. Then, MMA fighter Mike Chandler chats about the latest in his fighting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of UNTETHERED MMA:Mike, Roth, and Subo are joined by Nick Diaz. Plus:- UFC on Fox preview stuff (who cares)- UFC 160, 161 PPV buys- Ronda Rousey in Expendables 3...ruh roh!- Hendo was off TRT in last fight...wtf- Mike Chandler renews contract with Bellator MMA UNTETHERED MMA airs LIVE every Thursday at 7PM ET via Google Hangout. Archived episodes are available on iTunes, Spreaker, BlogTalkRadio, YouTube and Stitcher.- Follow Mike Fagan (@ItsMikeFagan), Derek Suboticki (@UntetheredSubo) and Matt Roth (@MattRoth512) on Twitter.- Follow UNTETHERED MMA (@UntetheredMMA) on Twitter.

On this episode of UNTETHERED MMA:Mike, Roth, and Subo are joined by Nick Diaz. Plus:- UFC on Fox preview stuff (who cares)- UFC 160, 161 PPV buys- Ronda Rousey in Expendables 3...ruh roh!- Hendo was off TRT in last fight...wtf- Mike Chandler renews contract with Bellator MMA UNTETHERED MMA airs LIVE every Thursday at 7PM ET via Google Hangout. Archived episodes are available on iTunes, Spreaker, BlogTalkRadio, YouTube and Stitcher.- Follow Mike Fagan (@ItsMikeFagan), Derek Suboticki (@UntetheredSubo) and Matt Roth (@MattRoth512) on Twitter.- Follow UNTETHERED MMA (@UntetheredMMA) on Twitter.