Action Figures Podcast

Mudhorn Media

The Action Figures Podcast is the go-to podcast for modern dads who want to level up. If you're navigating fatherhood, personal development, fitness, mindset, and leadership—all while trying not to lose yourself—this show is for you. Hosted by Jarrod and Erik Weise, the show blends cinematic storytelling with gritty real talk. Think: Jocko meets The Wonder Years—with a GoPro. Whether you're coaching Little League, rebuilding your career, or just trying to become the kind of man your kids will admire—this podcast helps you do it with purpose. 🎧 Subscribe now and join the movement. #DadLife #MasculineEnergy #SecondAct #BangToBoom #MensPodcast

Episodes

  1. Bottom of the Ninth: How We Build Tough Kids (and Survive the Season Ourselves)

    05/23/2025

    Bottom of the Ninth: How We Build Tough Kids (and Survive the Season Ourselves)

    What does it really take to raise a tough kid in a soft world? In this episode of Action Figures Podcast, hosts Jarrod and Erik Weise sit down with Coach Mike—a former San Diego Padres player and elite youth baseball tournament director—to talk about mental toughness, fatherhood, and how sports can shape the next generation of men. Coach Mike shares insider stories from the pros, why youth sports are broken, and what dads can do to build resilience, confidence, and character—without burning out. Whether you're coaching your kid’s team or just trying to survive another travel ball season, this one hits deep. 🔥 Topics We Cover: How to build mental toughness in kids through baseballWhy fathers matter more than coachesWhat most dads get wrong about youth sportsBalancing family, coaching, and your own identityThe emotional toll of youth baseball on parentsThe truth about "travel ball culture" and burnout📣 Quote of the Episode: “The scoreboard at 12 years old doesn’t matter. What matters is what kind of man that kid becomes.” – Coach Mike 🎯 Perfect For: Dads raising boysYouth baseball coachesSports parents feeling overwhelmedMen navigating parenting, pressure, and personal growth🔗 Connect With Us: 📸 Instagram: @action_figures_podcast 💥 Subscribe on Substack: [Your Substack Link] 📖 Coming Soon: Bang to Boom — A book about becoming the man your kids believe you are. Every dad has a second act. This podcast helps him step into it. #fatherhood #youthbaseball #mentaltoughness #travelball #suburbandads #actionfigurespodcast

    1h 22m

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The Action Figures Podcast is the go-to podcast for modern dads who want to level up. If you're navigating fatherhood, personal development, fitness, mindset, and leadership—all while trying not to lose yourself—this show is for you. Hosted by Jarrod and Erik Weise, the show blends cinematic storytelling with gritty real talk. Think: Jocko meets The Wonder Years—with a GoPro. Whether you're coaching Little League, rebuilding your career, or just trying to become the kind of man your kids will admire—this podcast helps you do it with purpose. 🎧 Subscribe now and join the movement. #DadLife #MasculineEnergy #SecondAct #BangToBoom #MensPodcast