Podcast

The Pat Flynn Show

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Philosophy, Society & Culture

Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn:
- How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it's better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as "skill stacking."
- Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions and study habits.
- Access Interviews with Generalists the world over—The Pat Flynn show covers everything from fitness and mental health to business and writing to philosophy and theology.
- Get the tools you need to become someone who outperforms, outsmarts, and outmaneuvers the pack.
- Discover hands-on tools, tips, and tactics to pursue your most fulfilling life.
In this podcast, get to know best-selling author, philosopher, fitness coach, musician, entrepreneur, and Catholic convert Pat Flynn as he expounds upon his theory of Generalism, a theory applicable to each and every one of us.

Episodes
1,150
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
30 min
On air since
2017
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

1,150 episodes, newest first

  1. How to Really Train Your Abs (Without 1,000 Crunches) + A Rant on AI

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    00:00 – Introduction 00:49 – Why Dan Prefers the Incline Bench Press 01:26 – Dan Gets Accused of Using AI 04:00 – AI: Useful Tool or Crutch? 05:03 – What Music Production Can Teach Us About AI 06:49 – Fake Fitness, Fake Musicians & Technology 08:22 – When Does Enhancement Become Dishonest? 10:12 – Good Lighting vs. Faking Your Results 11:16 – Why People Appreciate Real Mistakes 12:22 – Being Human in an AI World 14:53 – Where AI Still Struggles 16:56 – AI Should Supplement, Not Replace You 17:30 – How to Really Train Your Abs 17:58 – Step One: Getting Lean Enough to See Your Abs 20:20 – Dan John's Top Ab Exercises 20:34 – #1: Hanging Bent-Knee Leg Raises 22:37 – A Trick for Better Ab-Wall Tension 23:22 – #2: Ab Wheel Rollouts 23:51 – #3: Heavy Suitcase Carries 24:26 – Dan's "Golden Ticket" for Training the Abs 😂 25:26 – Why High-Rep Ab Training Is Overrated 26:05 – How to Progress the Ab Wheel 26:40 – Train Your Abs Like Any Other Muscle 27:08 – How Often Should You Train Abs? 27:26 – How Dan Programs Ab Training 29:00 – Pairing Exercises for Better Training 30:47 – The Problem With Searching for the "Perfect" Program 32:29 – The Simple Ab-Training Framework 33:10 – Dan's Ireland Trip & The Banshees of Inisherin 35:18 – Wrap-Up

    36 min
  2. The Simple Fitness Reset | Dan John

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    33 min
  3. How Dan John Lost 52 Pounds—and Got Stronger

    Show notes

    For 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    30 min
  4. What Kettlebells Do Better Than Anything Else

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    What makes kettlebells different from barbells and dumbbells? And when are they actually the better tool? In this conversation, legendary strength coach Dan John and I cut through the hype surrounding kettlebell training. Rather than arguing that kettlebells are "best" at everything—or that all weights are basically the same—we take a more practical approach.

    19 min
  5. The Best Double Kettlebell Exercise IS...

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    24 min
  6. The Kettlebell Exercise Everyone Overlooks

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    Dan John makes the case for why (spoiler alert!) the kettlebell clean is the most underappreciated exercise in the kettlebell family. We break down why it builds power, grip, biceps, upper back, posture, conditioning, and "armor" in ways people often miss — plus common mistakes, key technique cues, and a few clean-based workouts to try

    19 min
  7. Training Around Injuries Without Being Stupid

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    34 min
  8. The One Kettlebell Plan Dan John Would Give Busy Adults

    Show notes

    Get my free 101 Kettlebell Workouts here: http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    Dan John is back to lay out a simple Weekend Warrior Kettlebell Plan for busy adults who want to get stronger, leaner, and harder to kill—with just a SINGLE kettlebell. Best of all? You can run this plan on Saturday and Sunday, with a mild check-in on Wednesday. It's literally the perfect weekend warrior plan. We cover why systems beat willpower, how to train effectively with just one kettlebell, and Dan's simple Saturday/Sunday/Wednesday approach for real people with jobs, kids, and chaotic lives. #kettlebells #danjohn #kettlebellworkout #strengthtraining #homeworkout #weekendwarrior

    29 min
  9. Dan John Says: Do 25 Goblet Squats a Day

    Show notes

    For 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    For Pat's awesome and amazing Strong ON! book: https://amzn.to/3Pu5Ook (affiliate)

    Dan John *literally* invented the goblet squat. So when he says most people should do 15–25 goblet squats per day, it's worth paying attention! In this episode, Dan explains why goblet squats pair so well with kettlebell swings, how to use them for strength, mobility, conditioning, and longevity, and why this simple daily habit is much more recoverable than most people think. Like, share, comment, subscribe!!

    22 min
  10. Dan John Says: Do 150 Swings a Day

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    For Pat's super awesome Strong ON! book, go to: https://amzn.to/4eIv5oX (affiliate)

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dan John has a brutally simple kettlebell recommendation: do 150 swings a day. But there's a specific way to do them—so tune in to hear exactly how Dan lays it out. In this episode, we talk about why the kettlebell swing remains one of the most powerful "minimum effective dose" exercises for strength, conditioning, fat loss, and real-world fitness—and how to make daily swings work without overcomplicating the process.

    22 min
  11. The Simplest Fat Loss Plan Ever?

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    for Alek's free 9 minute challenge go to http://www.9minutechallenge.com

    16 min
  12. The Only Kettlebell Plan Beginners Need (Start Here)

    Show notes

    What if you could build strength, burn fat, and master the kettlebell fundamentals… with one simple plan? In this video, Pat Flynn and Dan John break down a 20-day beginner kettlebell plan designed to get real results—fast. Build strength Burn fat Improve conditioning Lock in rock-solid kettlebell technique

    👉 Want more like this? Get 101 FREE kettlebell workouts here: http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    28 min
  13. The Best 5 Exercises for Every Phase of Life

    Show notes

    Dan John carefully explains what he believes are the best 5 exercises for each phase of life—and yes, some might surprise you. More importantly, he breaks down how to perform them in a way that maximizes results and long-term sustainability.

    👉 For 101 FREE kettlebell workouts, visit: http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    22 min
  14. Strong Enough Standards, Fitness Maintenence, and the RKC w/ Dan John

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    40 min
  15. Early Morning Fitness Wins and Kettlebell Beach Body Tips w/ Dan John

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    30 min
  16. Rules for Fitness Tracking, Beach Body Advice, and Hip Mobility w/ Dan John

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    31 min
  17. Supplement Real Talk, Best Pulling Exercises, Overhead Carry Benefits

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    30 min
  18. Realistic Muscle Gain and the Incubation Effect w/ Dan John

    Show notes

    For 101 FREE Kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    32 min
  19. Dan John's Body Transformation Scheme (and Live QnA)

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts visit http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    31 min
  20. Simple Fitness Rules for 2026 and more w/ Dan John

    Show notes

    for 101 free kettlebell workouts go to http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com

    38 min