18 - What a Week

It was a busy week of speaking, with visits to two prisons and a school. In this episode, I recap the experiences, share some behind-the-scenes stories and reflect on the people, conversations and moments that stood out along the way. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

For years, I've watched comedians bare it all on stage, sharing their most personal thoughts and struggles for the world to hear. I've often wondered how freeing that must feel. Well, I'm not quite there yet, but I'd like to start opening up a little more. In this episode, I take you behind the curtain and share some of my own internal battles...the fears, insecurities and everyday struggles that occupy my hypervigilant, overthinking mind. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

In this episode, I recap my brothers' Ironman triathlon, sharing some highlights and observations from the experience. I also look ahead to the final months of the year, giving a realistic approach to 2027. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

In this episode, I share my experience visiting a federal prison for the first time and reflect how telling my story is like putting a puzzle together.  From the prison setting to the lessons I've learned through fighting, teaching, and speaking, I talk about the power of sharing our experiences and how our struggles can help others navigate their own fights. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.  

This week's episode is a Q&A that touches on friends, wrestling, mindset, post-fight meals and more. Let's have some fun and learn a little, too! ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

In this episode, I give a behind-the-scenes look at how I build and deliver my speaking presentations. Much like a Leatherman multitool, I've developed a collection of stories, lessons and ideas that I can mix and match depending on the audience and situation. I share how I use the same material in different ways, adapting it to different groups while keeping the core message intact. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

It's been one of those weeks. A lot has happened, a lot is on my mind, and rather than trying to package it into one neat lesson, I'm just going to talk through it. In this episode, I share what's been going on, what I've been thinking about, and a few lessons and observations from a heck of a week. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

Last weekend, I did something I never expected to do. I ran a half marathon inside a prison. In this episode, I share how it came to be, the experience of running alongside inmates, what the day was like, the conversations and moments that stood out, and some of the lessons I took away from an experience I'll never forget. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

In this episode, I share a little bit of what's been happening lately—from getting the new room set up, to speaking at a school last week, to preparing for a conference this week. Just a look at where things are right now, what I'm working on, and what's happening in my world. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.

In this episode, I look back at the history of The Spaniard Show - where it started, how it's evolved and why I'm considering a change. I share what's behind the potential move to Life's a Fight, what that phrase means to me and why it may better represent the conversations, stories, struggles and lessons we're bringing to the show. ... For booking and program information, please visit: https://www.charliespaniard.com.