Jason Khalipa Podcast

TRAIN HARD Media

The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose. Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.

  1. 6D AGO

    What I Learned After Three College Rejections

    In this episode, Jason shares a story from his early years that completely reshaped how he thinks about effort, growth, and long-term success. He talks about “peaking” in high school, not fully applying himself, and the wake-up call that followed. After getting denied from the same college three times, he was forced to confront a hard truth: talent without discipline doesn’t carry you very far. What started as frustration turned into one of the most important lessons of his life. Anything worth doing takes time.It takes commitment.And it takes consistency. This conversation is about playing the long game, owning your past mistakes, and realizing that you’re never stuck where you started. Whether it’s your career, your fitness, your relationships, or your character — growth is still available if you’re willing to earn it. Never let momentum get to zero. Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    11 min

  2. FEB 25

    It Was the Deal of a Lifetime… Until It Wasn’t

    When Jason was younger, he thought he found the deal of a lifetime. The car looked great. The price was even better. On paper, it made zero sense not to buy it. But sometimes when something feels too good to be true… it is. In this Coffee with Khalipa episode, Jason shares the story behind a “perfect” deal that quickly turned into a lesson he’s never forgotten. He talks about trusting your gut, learning the hard way, and why making mistakes early in life can actually be an advantage. Because sometimes you don’t learn from winning. You learn from buying the wrong car. This is a story about intuition, humility, and why experience is often the most expensive teacher. New episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast is live. #JKP Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    9 min

  3. FEB 20

    What Really Happened When I Blacked Out at the CrossFit Games

    This week Jason shares a story from the 2009 CrossFit Games. Coming off a win the year before, expectations were high. In the middle of an event, he blacked out and hit the floor. What happened next mattered more than the collapse. Dave Castro gave him a choice. Stay down or get back up and finish. This episode isn’t about the moment he passed out. It’s about what adversity does to you. Winning feels good, but pushing through when things fall apart is what actually builds confidence. Sometimes the setback is the thing that proves to you who you are. Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    12 min

  4. FEB 11

    I Think About This Weekly… Advice I Got at 20

    In this second installment of the month-long Coffee with Khalipa series, Jason shares a piece of advice he received at 20 years old that still shapes how he operates today.“If you want to be an owner, start acting like an owner today.”This episode is about the gap between who you want to become and how you’re showing up right now. Too often, we wait for permission, a title, or someone else to anoint us before we take responsibility. But real ownership doesn’t start with a promotion, a role, or recognition. It starts with behavior.Jason breaks down why you can’t flip a switch later and expect different results, how waiting to be chosen keeps people stuck, and what it actually looks like to act like an owner long before anyone calls you one.This is a reminder that responsibility is something you take, not something you’re given.Coffee with Khalipa. Episode two of four. #JKP Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    10 min

  5. FEB 4

    The Weight of Small Moments: Stories From the Hospital

    Over the next four weeks, Jason is sharing a series of stories that shaped him and the lessons they left behind. In this Coffee with Khalipa episode, he reflects on two moments from his time in the hospital while his daughter was battling leukemia. Neither story involves grand gestures or dramatic speeches. Just simple interactions. One with a family member. One with a stranger. Both left a lasting impact. These moments are reminders that you never truly know what someone else is carrying, or how deeply your words and actions might land. A passing comment. A small kindness. A moment of patience or awareness. They can stay with someone for a lifetime. This episode is about slowing down enough to realize that how you show up matters more than you think. Not just in big moments, but in the quiet, ordinary ones too. Sometimes the smallest things are the ones that never leave us. Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    9 min

  6. JAN 28

    Discipline, De-Escalation, and Commanding Presence

    In this episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason and MDV dig into what real discipline actually looks like when life gets uncomfortable.The conversation starts with a simple reminder about concessions and quickly moves into something deeper: why you can’t be everything to everybody, how discipline shows up in everyday decisions, and what it means to carry yourself as a steady presence in unpredictable situations.They break down a real interaction from Men’s Club, talk through sticking to a personal code, and unpack why physical capability matters — not so you can escalate, but so you don’t have to. Strength, restraint, awareness, and the responsibility that comes with being capable are all on the table.This episode is about staying grounded, reading situations clearly, and showing up in a way that makes things better — not louder.Timestamps[0:00] Concessions and an important reminder[5:40] Why you can’t be everything to everybody[6:45] A real conversation about discipline[10:50] A Men’s Club interaction and sticking to the code[18:40] You never know what someone is going through[21:38] Being a commanding and comforting presence[26:10] Supporting law enforcement and staying physically capable[33:00] The importance of de-escalation[35:05] Why absolutes create problems[40:03] Stay tuned and train daily with Jason Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ ⁠MDV⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    43 min

  7. JAN 21

    The Khalipas on HYROX, Ava’s Kitchen, and Staying Connected as a Couple

    In this episode of the Jason Khalipa Podcast, Jason Khalipa is joined by his wife Ashley Khalipa for a candid conversation about fitness, family, philanthropy, and what it actually takes to stay connected as a couple over the long haul. Jason opens with a quick TRAIN HARD Men’s Club update before diving into Ashley’s first HYROX experience—what surprised her, what pushed her physically, and why doing hard things together matters more than the event itself. From heart-rate spikes to post-race reflections, they unpack what HYROX revealed about effort, mindset, and partnership. The conversation then shifts to Ava’s Kitchen, the annual fundraising event Ashley has planned for nine straight years. She explains how every dollar raised is used, the difference between fundraising for care versus the cure, and why Ava’s Kitchen has become their primary philanthropic focus. Jason and Ashley also share why creating meaningful experiences around giving back has been so impactful for their family and community. They wrap up by talking about shared projects, travel, technology, and why couples need things on the calendar that they look forward to—whether that’s racing, building something meaningful, or simply saying yes to new adventures together. 0:00 TRAIN HARD Men’s Club update 3:00 Jason and Ashley’s HYROX experience 4:38 Did Ashley enjoy HYROX? 6:40 Heart rate chaos during the race 9:10 Ashley’s officially a runner now 11:05 Two rules of HYROX 12:32 Planning Ava’s Kitchen for nine years straight 17:40 Where every dollar raised actually goes 20:13 Fundraising for care vs. the cure 21:50 Why Ava’s Kitchen should be your philanthropic focus 23:59 Someone stole the website 25:16 Ashley’s newest venture: travel advising 28:50 The real perks of modern technology 31:15 Seeing “911” everywhere—what does it mean? 32:40 Jason’s big news 34:04 Why people should go to Vegas more Click HERE to learn more about Ava's Kitchen. Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ ⁠Ashley 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Find your program⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    36 min

  8. JAN 14

    Earning a Black Belt: 10 Years in the Making

    What does it really mean to commit to something for 10–15 years? In this episode, Jason Khalipa reflects on earning his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt—and everything the journey required along the way. From starting jiu jitsu during a hard season with his family, to training through doubt, COVID, and imposter syndrome, this conversation isn’t about belts or titles. It’s about consistency, humility, and choosing long-term growth over short-term validation. Jason breaks down what being a good training partner actually looks like, why every man needs a physical outlet for tension and aggression, and how jiu jitsu builds confidence without seeking conflict. The episode also dives into youth sports culture, sportsmanship, and why community matters more than the individual pursuit. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, questioned whether something was “worth it,” or felt behind in life—this episode is a reminder that progress compounds when you stay in the room. [0:00] Consistency over perfection in the Shoulder to Shoulder Challenge[4:13] Jason earns his BJJ black belt—what it actually feels like[6:30] How Jason found jiu jitsu during a difficult family season[9:45] What does being a black belt really mean?[11:40] Doubt, patience, and trusting the long timeline[13:50] Why every man should try jiu jitsu at least once[15:16] “You gotta RUN ‘em” — boys, men, and pent-up energy[17:00] Training jiu jitsu through COVID[18:10] The unexpected gifts jiu jitsu gave Jason[19:00] How to be a good training partner (and a good beginner)[21:45] Biggest takeaway after earning a black belt[23:30] Strength, confidence, and avoiding unnecessary conflict[24:50] Community differences: BJJ vs CrossFit[28:12] Committing 10–15 years to mastery and imposter syndrome[31:15] Why learning never stops[32:52] Teaching kids sportsmanship: act like you’ve been there before[37:50] Crazy adults at youth sports (reaction + breakdown)[41:50] Why men need healthy outlets for stress and aggression[44:29] The butterfly effect and perspective shifts[48:54] The Las Vegas Sphere: a rare “hell yes”[52:07] What’s next after the black belt?[53:30] Get connected: explore the TRAIN HARD Men’s Club map Thanks for tuning in to the Jason Khalipa Podcast! 🎥  Click HERE  to find a Men’s Club near you. Click HERE to join the Virtual THMC. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠JK Podcast⁠ ⁠Jason⁠ ⁠MDV⁠ 30 days FREE on the TRAIN HARD App ⁠Find your program⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠

    54 min
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The Jason Khalipa Podcast is built for men who want to get stronger, lead better, and show up with purpose. Every week, Jason shares honest conversations about fitness, fatherhood, discipline, mindset, and the real work it takes to live a capable life. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just practical takeaways and stories that make you think, laugh, and take action.

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  • Creator
    TRAIN HARD Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    698
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 857798
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