Jason Khalipa Podcast

What does it mean to start the year shoulder to shoulder instead of alone?In this episode, Jason Khalipa and Matt DellaValle breaks down the vision behind the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge launching January 5, why thousands of men are committing to it together, and how training, discipline, and brotherhood create real momentum that carries into every area of life. From HYROX and travel stories to the deeper purpose behind TRAIN HARD Men’s Club, this conversation lays out why 2026 starts differently.0:00 Jason “Willie Nelson” Khalipa at Diamonds & Denim4:00 Spotting Rogan at the Comedy Mothership6:00 Smith & Weston HQ, plus a stop at F3 HQ (aka the hotbox)8:46 The Khalipas take on HYROX (average HR: 153)16:28 HYROX breakdown: CrossFitters vs. runners18:30 Got a peak Jason should climb? Send it in19:20 Word on the street… is Jason getting a promotion?20:30 Big things coming for TRAIN HARD20:50 Stay tuned for the THMC Tour23:40 January 5: Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge details26:20 The five elements of the challenge: burpees, cutting the crutch, nutrition, training, brotherhood35:30 This will change men’s lives: what “shoulder to shoulder” really means39:20 The long-term vision40:50 Why the Thursday 6am calls matter and what we’re learning from the men on them45:00 Why this challenge is exactly what you need right now46:15 The fifth element of the challenge (our favorite)Links: Register for the Shoulder to Shoulder ChallengeJoin Weekly Virtual THMC CallsFind a Men's Club Near YouGet Our Newsletters

When you walk through the door, what walks in with you—peace or stress?In this Coffee with Khalipa–style episode, Jason breaks down the kind of presence men bring into their homes and how that energy affects their wives, kids, and overall environment. He shares practical ways to shift out of “work mode,” reset before stepping inside, and become the kind of man who settles a room instead of stirring it up.Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥Register for the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge HERE.Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC.Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠MDV⁠30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

Jason and MDV dig into a statistic that’s hard to ignore — the growing percentage of men who report having zero close friends. They unpack why this is happening, what it means for your life, and why building real connection matters now more than ever.Along the way, they hit everything from Christmas music in November to airplane WiFi, rope burns in Cookeville, Rich Froning staying true to who he is, UFC talk, Jiu Jitsu, and how training interests shift as you age. A lighter Thanksgiving-week episode with a message that sticks.0:00 Thanksgiving week + why you should be on the Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club calls1:00 The great state of Tennessee1:53 Christmas music in November + Christmas tree controversy6:00 The ongoing airplane WiFi mystery11:49 Jason in Cookeville + the rope burn story16:10 Why Rich Froning is the same guy in all the best ways18:29 The Navy SEAL O-Course cargo net story23:30 How training interests evolve as you age28:00 UFC recap + Jiu Jitsu talk31:45 Screen-time limits and how apps are built for addiction35:00 In-person connection and the TRAIN HARD Men’s Club43:40 The percentage of men with zero close friendsThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC.Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠MDV⁠30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

Adam Allred joins Jason and MDV for a powerful conversation on masculinity, faith, responsibility, and what it actually means to become a man in today’s world. They break down why young men lack mentors, how fatherhood shapes identity, and why a strong tribe can transform a man’s entire life. From faith and certainty to relationships and accountability, this episode goes straight into the topics most men avoid but need to hear.Timestamps:0:00 Adam Allred on the show1:29 “Make Men Great Again” — why men need mentors4:48 Masculine examples in the home6:20 How the modern church is weakening men8:00 Dads are more involved — but boys still lack a process to become men12:03 Why masculinity is struggling14:59 What Is a Woman book18:10 Hard times, strong men — soft times, soft men18:48 Good men raise good men21:41 A tribe is only as strong as its weakest link25:00 Why a tribe can do more than therapy28:59 Faith as the foundation — and why faith requires work32:30 The purpose of life35:25 Certainty vs. faith40:10 Fundamentalism43:33 We want acceptance more than truth48:00 Should men have never stopped playing sports?50:30 Men as emotional punching bags52:30 The 3 poison pills in a relationship54:20 Being willing to leave a relationship58:50 Accountability saves marriages1:01:20 If you have a problem with my friends, you have a problem with me1:04:00 Faith, fitness, friends, familyCheck out Adam’s work: dghboy.comJoin our weekly Virtual THMC Calls, every Thursday#JKPThanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠MDV⁠30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

In this episode, Jason and MDV talk about what it really means to show up in your relationship — from communication and attraction to accountability and faith. They unpack why men and women communicate differently, why you can never stop dating your partner, and how to lead your household with purpose instead of pride.Tune in, reflect on where you can grow, and check out the links below for the Free 2-Week Kickstart and Virtual TRAIN HARD Men’s Club.0:00 Hotspots, government shutdowns, and the water in New York2:45 Match the Mode — why men and women communicate differently8:30 Learning relationship lessons the hard way10:45 Men shouldn’t be lazy… the Bible says so15:30 You can NEVER stop dating your partner17:17 There’s always a force trying to pull you the wrong way20:38 Asking yourself: What do I want right now vs. long term?22:35 The #1 sin that affects men: lust26:05 Stay attracted27:00 Free 2-Week Kickstart — link here28:03 What are your thoughts on couples therapy?31:40 Breaking news: relationships take work34:00 What role can I play before I place blame?35:00 Join the Virtual THMC — link here36:55 The point of this podcast and our weekly calls40:01 Why it’s important to never coast41:20 Sign stealing in Little League??Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥 Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠MDV⁠30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠