Kristen shares her journey through FXB and how her husband Josh passed suddenly a few years ago. They met at Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping and had a great run together. Kristen has been a member for 15 years and pays it forward by teaching several classes per week.By Lance Farrell

Victor Hugo's masterpiece "Les Misérables" is probably best known today by the Broadway adaptation from the 1980s. I finally got around to reading the novel and wanted to share some of the themes and insights Hugo brings to life in this great work.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Fun Fact: Most people in New Jersey are born at the racetrack. Card #533 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Follow-up: Macho Man weighs in on Hrbek vs. Gant Cleveland's Team Podcast: John Farrell

The story of how Iowa Catholic Radio came to be is an incredible testimony of God's work in forming and sustaining this impactful apostolate.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Welcome to Season 5! This Twin Cities slugger had one famous World Series grand slam and one infamous World Series body slam. Card #45 on Beckett Card #609 on eBay SABR Bio by Joel Rippel Kent's 1985 Mercedes Benz 1987 WS Grand Slam 1991 Hrbek vs. Ron Gant T-Rex Tag Bobblehead Stathead Search: Best OPS+ 1982-1993, 3000+ PAs Kent in his RV…

Inspired by Jim Traber's singing of the National Anthem before his own baseball game, we offer the 1988 Topps Podcast Triathlon: Event 1: Bike 10 miles while listening to Ruben Sierra's music Event 2: Sing a solo from any Broadway musical Event 3: Beat the Mets with any team in RBI Baseball Card 544 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen 1987 Topps T…

Brandon shares his philosophy and recent journey with recently purchasing a martial arts school. He is wise beyond his years!By Lance Farrell

My good friend Taylor Bennett joins the show to discuss a new program he is helping to launch in Des Moines called "Catholic in Recovery". After his own personal experiences with addiction, he is helping others to break the cycle in their own lives.By Iowa Catholic Radio

As we wrap up the series on Health and Fitness, coincidentally, I just finished reading the book "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Dr. Peter Attia, and I think it is the perfect summation of the concepts discussed in the past four episodes.By Iowa Catholic Radio

An episode about a Florida Man almost losing his hand, but not to an encounter with a snake or gator! Card 197 on Beckett Card Corner of Lance's 1990 Score card McCullers Christmas Trees Lance on Father's Day Stathead Search: 120 IP/0 Starts/9+k/9 San Diego Padres New York Yankees Texas Rangers

Adam VanErsvelde is the strength & conditioning coach at Dowling Catholic High School. In addition to being an all-around awesome guy, he helps people everyday to live healthier lives and achieve their fitness goals. He joins me as we finish up our interview series on Health and Fitness.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Shawn shares how her journey thought the National Challenge helped her better control her panic attacks.By Lance Farrell

Jay Freiermuth is a good friend and colleague of mine at Holmes Murphy. In addition to being an all-around great guy, he also loves to help people to live healthier lives and reach their fitness goals.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Zak Ford, author of Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers, joins the pod to talk about this Future Star. Card #246 on Beckett Learn more about Called Up Mike Campbell on Greatest 21 Days Mike's interview on BallNine Bob Zuk SABR Bio by John Klima Shisakberry's! Mariners Rangers Padres Cubs…

Joe Teeling, in addition to being the founder of Iowa Catholic Radio, is a man who has always had a passion for helping people to live healthy lives. He joins me today as we continue in our series on health and fitness.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Emma shares her struggles and wins as she journey'd through the National Challenge. She may not have won the $10,000 but she won much more.By Lance Farrell

This no-nonsense lefty spent 11 years in MLB and now lives on a 60-foot boat. What more is there to say? Card 786 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Follow-up: Ron Guidry the drummer Santee, CA Stathead search: Joe Price opponent breakdown Joe teaches appropriate pitching fundamental: be square Joe and Jim Leyritz against Angioma…

As we enter into Holy Week, let us enter fully into the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord by participating in many of the beautiful prayers and customs the Church gives to us for these days.By Iowa Catholic Radio

While Yogi Berra once said, “All pitchers are liars or crybabies,” this Yankees legend (and friend of Yogi) may have been an exception. Card 535 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho SABR Game Story on Ron's 18-strikeout game by Joe Wancho SI finds Ron on the bayou Remembering Ron's 1978 Louisiana Legends Interview Ron and Yogi…

Lance Farrell, the founder and CEO of Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, is a 6th-degree black belt in Taekwondo with one mission: to inspire people to live with power and purpose. He joins me today as we kick off our series on health and fitness.By Iowa Catholic Radio

This Puerto Rican outfielder wore his emotions on his sleeve and his fortunes around his neck. Card 184 on Beckett SABR Bio by Daniel Potter Follow-up: Listener Chris' haul of Olwine! 1987 Topps Traded look Ivan climbs the wall in Detroit Sox's Calderon was a gamer

Robert is one of the most unassuming guys I've met. He's humble, very articulate, and incredibly smart. He lost 85# in his 12 month challenge and got down to 3% body fat. You'll enjoy listening to his philosophy.By Lance Farrell

I just finished reading "The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness" and it contains many principles that, when applied, would help us all to become better men.By Iowa Catholic Radio

This all-around athlete only hit 13 homers in the regular seasons of his career, but his 1983 ALCS game-winning blast was as easy as ABC. Card #581 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen Tito Jackson döppelganger? 1983 ALCS homer video and story Macho Man's teammate Vapor Man Tito goes back to school

Jason lost 101 pounds during his FXB National Challenge competition. His wife also lost 45 pounds. Jason, had to walk his first one mile fitness test and was inspired by a coach who came along side him. He has some lofty goals now. One is to run a full marathon (he's done half marathons) and another goals is to complete the Camino de Santiago Pilgr…

Mark Giszczak is professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Colorado. He joins me today to discuss the topic of his newest book, "Suffering: What Every Catholic Should Know".By Iowa Catholic Radio

This catcher from South Philly wasn't afraid to joke—or spar—with the best of 'em. Card 757 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Stefano The Tragic Death of John Marzano Marzano Tackles Shelby Johnny almost decks Paul O'Neill Harry Kalas and Johnny Marz Boston Red Sox Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners

We have come to the end of our Heroic Fatherhood series. Today I highlight the lessons learned from the interviews with the great guests we had on over the past several months.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Tina shares her struggles on the way to using self-control to have an amazing transformation. She's living Life @ Level 10 with her 5 kids.By Lance Farrell

Part 2 of the interview with my father, Mike Stopulos, in our Heroic Fatherhood series. If you have listened to the show for any amount of time you know how blessed I feel to have not only an incredible father, but two amazing grandfathers as well.By Iowa Catholic Radio

Clerk: [announced over speaker] Paging Mr. Herm. Mr. Herm, you have a telephone call at the front desk. Herm comes to the desk and picks up the receiver. Herm: Yes? Uh huh? Yes, I understand. Herm hangs up the phone. It was the president again. I've got to win a World Series with a two-strike bunt single. Card #614 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowli…

As we come towards the end of our Heroic Fatherhood series, I am excited to have on my own father, Mike Stopulos. If you have listened to the show for any amount of time you know how blessed I feel I have been to have not only an incredible father, but two amazing grandfathers as well. Over the next two episodes we will discuss why these men truly …

This blonde bomber struck fear in the hearts of pitchers across the globe. Would injuries and colluding owners hold him back from success? Card #50T on Beckett SABR Games Project about the Padres/Braves brawl Brawl video Should Atlanta have traded Bob Horner? 1981 SI Article about Bob 4HR Game Bob, the #1 pick Parting Shots at Japan baseball Whitey…

Mark Shares his journey through FXB completing his National Challenge while going through one of the most challenging things life can bring.By Lance Farrell

This unassuming reliever twisted batters into pretzels with his unconventional delivery. Card #749 on Beckett SABR Bio by Tim Sitar Why can't Germans say "squirrel" "MLB's slowest pitcher was completely unhittable" Blue Bird Banter on Mark Eichhorn All-time Greatest Blue Jays Stathead: All-Time Relievers by WAR Stathead: All-Time Relief Seasons by …

Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of 10 adopted children, a clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio and television host. Among the many subjects he has written and talked about throughout his career, the importance of Christian fatherhood is top of the list.By Iowa Catholic Radio