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Making a Statement: Navy Women's Lacrosse Beats Army to Clinch the Star Series 46:54

6h ago46:54

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The Mids continued their strong month of April by chalking up two big wins over Army and two Patriot League Championships in women's golf and women's tennis. Meanwhile the Men's Rugby team advance to the College Rugby Association National Championship game with victori…

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#136: The Mission, the Men, Me - Life After the Green Beret - Cold Zero Spirits Founder Casey Maxted & Secret Service Agent Bill "Hawk" Albracht (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 23:17

1d ago23:17

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“The mission. The men. Me.” The “3 M’s” of leadership taught to officers in Vietnam and still applicable to building great leaders in any industry. As leaders we put people first, but sometimes the mission must happen regardless of the people. For the second episode of our 2023 Army Navy Game tailgate party, we warmed up with a little Cold Zero Whi…

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#135: A Green Beret's Hardest Mission - Green Beret Foundation CEO Charlie Iacono & Green Beret Nick Lavery (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 33:05

11d ago33:05

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There’s a dangerous difference between a Quiet Professional and Silent Professional. We’re conditioned as Green Berets to put the mission first and get the job done. That’s why Army Special Forces are the tip of the spear in both wartime and peace. For our first tailgate interview, and to kick off The Jedburgh Podcast’s new home as an official prog…

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Ball to Bat & Bat to Ball: A Conversation with Navy Baseball Hitting Coach Jeff Kane 39:03

19d ago39:03

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The Army-Navy Star series looks like it could go down to the wire!. Find out how the Women's Tennis team came from behind to post a huge win in our sports update. We'll also get caught up on both track & field and lacrosse teams. And you're not going to want to miss ou…

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Navy Sports Central Rewind: The 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse Team's Season to Remember 37:01

1M ago37:01

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we're going to jump into the Navy Sports Central time machine and revisit the 2004 Navy Men's Lacrosse team's unforgettable season. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their magical run to the Final Four. And in our Deep Dive segment, you will learn how they…

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Adaptability & Collaboration: How the Navy Women's Swimming & Diving Team Continues to Outshine Their Competition 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In today's episode, you'll get a complete update you on the Army-Navy Star Series, where in the month of February we saw some truly exceptional performances and record-breaking moments. On the biggest weekend of the Star Competition all year, outstanding Navy athletes …

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#134: Yoga, NYC Body Shaming & Taking Your Own Leg – Combat Wounded Amputees Dan Nevins & Elana Duffy (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 58:29

3M ago58:29

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Could you make the decision to remove your own leg. What if you’d already lost the other and taking the second meant starting over? For the final episode of the 2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade, Fran Racioppi and Psychotherapist Drew Newkirk were joined by Dan Nevins and Lana Duffy; two Army soldiers who were faced with one of life’s toughest decisions…

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Forging a Championship Culture: Navy Men's Swimming & Diving Coach Bill Roberts Shares His Thoughts 39:15

3M ago39:15

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! We are back with a terrific start to the new year! In our sports update, we will be checking in with the Track & Field and Wrestling teams. And you will also get an nice breakdown of men's basketball team's exciting win over Army. Then, be sure to stay with us as we we…

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#133: America's National Will, Bias For Action & Friendless Men - MACV-SOG Green Beret Richard Rice & GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 36:24

3M ago36:24

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Great leaders exist in every industry. When we think about great leaders we often remember the things they did. But what’s more important is the impact they had on individuals, teams, organizations and society. For the second episode of our 2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series, Fran Racioppi and Psychotherapist Drew Newkirk welcomed two Green Berets…

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#132: The Biggest Veterans Day Event In America - NYC Commissioners James Hendon & Zach Iscol, Grand Marshal LTG(R) Mike Linnington, UWVC Chairman Nick Angione (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Veterans Day is about more than honoring service; it’s about preparing leaders to serve in the military and beyond. For the 104th running of the New York City Veterans Day parade from atop the red carpet Host Fran Racioppi is joined by special guest co-host Drew Newkirk to navigate conversations through the motorcycles, the sirens, the marching ban…

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#131: NYC Welcomes Home Its Vietnam Vets - The Wall That Heals Comes to Queens - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund 38:27

4M ago38:27

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America's Vietnam Veterans didn't come home to parades. They didn't come home to standing ovations. They didn't come home to a welcoming public that embraced what they did overseas. When many of our Vietnam veterans came home, they got spit on. They were told that their uniform was a disgrace, they weren't integrated into society, and many people s…

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Total Disruption: Unveiling the Effects of Transfer Portal on College Football and Breaking Down the CFP's Latest Screw Up 31:15

4M ago31:15

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we will take a look at the college transfer portal and how it has basically become college football's version of the free agent market. We will also critique the controversial final rankings of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee post-Championship W…

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#130: Health, Safety, Intelligence & the Role of the Chief Security Officer - International SOS Sally Llewellyn, Kelly Johnstone & Dr. Mark Fischer 43:58

4M ago43:58

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The security challenges we face today are more complex, less predictable and faster evolving than at any point in recent history. When Fran Racioppi isn’t hosting the Jedburgh Podcast he runs FRsix, his security company. From this year’s industry trade show, Global Security Exchange, Fran sat down with International SOS, the global leader in health…

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#129: Why Special Operators Succeed In Finance - 51 Vets Executive Director Lindsey Schiro, Board Member Chris Robinson, Member Victor Reyna 56:01

5M ago56:01

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The biggest challenge America’s Special Operations Veterans face is not becoming a Special Operator. Their biggest challenge is no longer being a Special Operator. This transition, despite its challenges, is also a Veteran’s biggest opportunity. Data says that 48% of Veterans believe transition was more difficult than they expected, 62% say transit…

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Navy's Magnificent Seven: Behind the Scenes with the Women's Triathlon Team 47:45

5M ago47:45

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Get ready to step into the shoes of the Navy Women's Triathlon Team as they gear up for the NCAA championships in Tempe, Arizona. We promise an exciting journey that not only explores the physical and mental preparation these athletes undertake but also showcases the u…

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Taking The Podium: Jumping In with CrossFit Games Masters Bronze Medalist Jenn Ryan 31:59

5M ago31:59

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A lot can happen in one CrossFit season. Hosts Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff went from CrossFit rookies to Level 1 Trainer Certificate holders and CrossFit Games media. Jenn Ryan went from withdrawing at Wodapalooza to the CrossFit Games podium standing tall as the Women’s Masters Bronze Medalist. For the final episode of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit …

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#128: Default Aggressive, Humility vs Confidence, and a Little Jocko Fuel - Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink (CrossFit Games 2023) 18:01

6M ago18:01

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Default Aggressive: a leader’s mindset to take deliberate and decisive action. As leaders we face challenges both known and unknown, with real consequences from our action or our inaction. We won’t always get it perfectly right, but doing nothing is almost always wrong. It’s the final day from the US Army Fitness Truck at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit G…

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Back on Course: My Conversation With Navy Women's Rowing Coach Joe Schlosberg 46:40

6M ago46:40

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! In this episode, we'll be taking a closer look at one the most quietly successful athletic programs at Annapolis, the Navy Women's Rowing team. Coach Joe Schlosberg will join us to talk about the impact that COVID had on the team and how his athletes bounced back to wi…

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#127: Handstands, Extra Work & Saying Yes to Challenge - Power Monkey Fitness Co-Owner Dave Durante (CrossFit Games 2023) 1:04:40

6M ago1:04:40

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No one cares about achieving your goals more than you; and no one can do the work for you to get there. You have to own that. It doesn’t matter what industry or what dream you wake up with every morning, you better be the first one in and the last to leave if you want to earn victory. Power Monkey Fitness Co-Owner and Former USA Gymnastics Team Mem…

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#126: From a Coma to CrossFit Games - Masters Finalist Spencer Whiteley (CrossFit Games 2023) 39:47

6M ago39:47

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The mortar landed at his feet, shredding his leg and torso. Despite immediate medical care, he died twice on the helicopter during medical evacuation. He spent a week in a coma. He was told he would never walk again. This was 12 years ago in Basra, Iraq. In August, he competed in his second CrossFit Games finals. Meet Spencer Whiteley, the British …

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#125: Producing CrossFit Games and Lessons From a Student Athlete - Sr. Director of Sport Operations Heather Lawrence 51:17

6M ago51:17

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Six days. Hundreds of events. Thousands of volunteers. One mission. Crown the Fittest on Earth. CrossFit Games is a production like none other in fitness, requiring a coordinated effort down to the minute and leadership with an unwavering commitment to winning. CrossFit’s Sport Operations team is charged with making the games happen. They’re also r…

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#124: The Anti-supplement Supplement Company - Momentous CEO Jeff Byers (CrossFit Games 2023) 55:12

6M ago55:12

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How much do you really know about the supplements you put in your body? Where do they come from? What do they actually do? What are they supposed to do? How much time have you spent understanding what will really enhance your performance? Jeff Byers spent a career in the NFL with access to the best performance coaching and products in the world; bu…

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Tacking, Jibing, and Running With the Wind: An Inside Look at the Navy Offshore Sailing Program 1:02:14

6M ago1:02:14

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we're charting a course through the world of offshore sailing - a sport where Navy holds an impressive 15 NCAA Championships. Joining me on this maritime adventure is Warren Mazanec, a fellow classmate from '84 and a seasoned veteran of the offshore sailing team…

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#123: Aerobic Capacity and the Lactic Acid Death Zone - Endurance Coach Chris Hinshaw (CrossFit Games 2023) 47:53

6M ago47:53

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Are you ready to take it to the limit to win? Do you even truly know where the limit is? Have you been there, tested it, and fought through the pain, only to make sure you could go there again. But the next time you’ll have the confidence to go there and even further? Our limit isn’t a sustainable pace, but it is a place we need to be comfortable w…

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#122: Retention, Great Coaches & Doing Hard Things - NCFIT Founder Jason Khalipa & Wodify CEO Brendan Rice (CrossFit Games 2023) 49:30

6M ago49:30

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Joining a gym is often the most important decision and commitment we make on our fitness journey. Which gym we choose can make or break our attitude and our results. But what makes a great gym? What keeps us there and brings us back day after day? What are the keys to retention for both the gym goer and the gym owner? Wodify is the leading customer…

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#121: Making The Games - CrossFit Semi-Finalist Ellia Miller & US Army Warrior Fitness Team Athlete CPT Joe Pervall (CrossFit Games 2023) 54:51

7M ago54:51

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Elite performance knows no boundaries. Whether conquering CrossFit or the battlefield, success requires the relentless pursuit of excellence. Often that relentless pursuit requires the willingness to put our bodies through pain in order for our minds to become stronger and more adaptable. It also requires us to do the dishes! From the US Army Fitne…

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#120: Mastering The Double Under, Jump Rope Champion Mira Wate & US Army Warrior Fitness Team Athlete SPC Ava Georg (CrossFit Games 2023) 27:20

7M ago27:20

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Mastering the double under isn’t just about jumping rope…or is it jump rope? It’s about harnessing a skill that’s often more mental than physical and requires us to just go for it! Jump rope is also more than just a part of a cardio routine or a CrossFit workout; it’s also an opportunity to bring together teams and build a common connection. Fran R…

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The Magic Of CrossFit: Jumping In With CEO Don Faul (CrossFit Games 2023) 29:22

7M ago29:22

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Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That’s the definition of CrossFit. What started 20 years ago as a challenge to traditional workout routines, has become an institution in fitness revolutionizing the way we think about performance and what the human body is capable of. CrossFit CEO Don Faul is a year into the job a…

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#119: Building A CrossFit Dream Team - Francos Misfits Shaylin Laure, Alexis Johnson, Brandon Luckett, Logan Collins (CrossFit Games 2023) 25:03

7M ago25:03

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Would you cough up blood for your team? Would you die on the competition floor for them so you never let them down. Do you have the courage to train just as hard as you compete when you're doing it for others, not just yourself? That’s the difference between individual and team competition at CrossFit Games. Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down …

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#118: The Spirit Of The Crossfit Games - Bronze Medalist Roman Khrennikov (CrossFit Games 2023) 26:24

7M ago26:24

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Sometimes it doesn’t go according to the plan. Roman Khrennikov came to CrossFit Games 2023 with one goal in mind…to win at all costs. He led the field in nearly every event for three days opening a commanding lead. Until he scaled a log on the first event of the final day… In this precursor episode from day two of the games, Fran Racioppi and Jess…

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Passion, Pride & Perseverance: Haley Carter ('06) Talks Navy Soccer and Her Mission to Grow the Women's Professional Game 1:10:13

7M ago1:10:13

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! It's been a great start to the fall sports season. The volleyball team is riding a seven-match winning streak, the water polo team knocked off two ranked opponent's on their way to moving up in the national rankings, and the women's soccer team enters league play on a …

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#117: Leading America's Inner City Youth - Green Beret Project's Adam Kramer, Jaylen Powell & Kaseem Cotton (CrossFit Games 2023 Series) 46:06

7M ago46:06

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Win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities. That’s the mission of the Green Beret Project. In every corner of the world America’s Green Berets win the fight on the front lines of battle, but what if we deployed that same power that builds and empowers foreign armies to empower, mentor, transform and grow leaders in our inner city youth. F…

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#116: Educating the Children of Fallen Patriots - Development Officer Jeanette McMahon 30:06

7M ago30:06

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What happens to the children of our service members when they make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom and American way of life? Who makes sure they’re taken care of, have a bright future and are afforded every opportunity to be successful in life? In this episode, Fran Racioppi dives into the incredible work of Children of Fallen Patr…

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#115: Fist bumps, Volleyball and Running With A Mouthful of Water - GORUCK Games 2023 Champions Carly Wopat & Matt Kempson, GORUCK Founders Jason & Emily McCarthy, Sandlot Founder B.J. Naedele 1:18:12

8M ago1:18:12

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Nobody cares what you can do fresh. The GORUCK Games takes grit, endurance and a willingness to run with a mouthful of water. Anything Special Forces are on the table. To close out the 2nd Annual Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games, Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff dive into this two-part episode explaining all things GORUCK Games with the GORUCK founders t…

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Gear Up! A Deep Dive into the Triathlon World With Navy Coach Billy Edwards 1:07:53

8M ago1:07:53

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! The fall sports season is just cranking up, and we'll be joined by Billy Edwards, the head coach of Navy's newest varsity sport, the Women's Triathlon. Coach Edwards discusses his athletic career at Annapolis and how he first became exposed to the triathlon. He also sh…

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XPT, Training in Water and Fitness Weirdos: Jumping In With XPT Director Of Performance PJ Nestler (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games Series 2023) 37:38

8M ago37:38

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Water is the great equalizer. For most, it’s where our true limits are found, tested and overcome. Where failure becomes the stepping stone to greatness. In this episode, PJ Nestler, the Director of Performance at XPT: Extreme Performance Training, joined Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to sh…

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#114: Stop Mistaking Duration For Effort - Street Parking Founder & CEO Miranda Alcaraz (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 31:22

8M ago31:22

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Getting fit doesn’t require tons of time and equipment. It takes consistency and the commitment to just do something. Fitness knows no boundaries. Miranda Alcaraz, the Founder and CEO of Street Parking, joined Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to explain how to find a workout out in any location or…

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#113: Getting Fit Over 40, Dumbbells and the Toilet Trust Fall - Fitness Coach Steph Gaudreau (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 33:07

8M ago33:07

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What happened to the “over the hill” parties of the 80’s and 90’s? Who says we can’t be an athlete at any age regardless of when we start our fitness journey? Fitness Coach for the over 40, Steph Gaudreau, joined Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff on the final day of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to explain how to get fit at any age. Steph brea…

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#112: Meatballs, A Killer Morning Routine & The Relationship Business - Entrepreneur, Restaurateur, Athlete Michael Chernow (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 1:02:51

9M ago1:02:51

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Do what you say you’re going to do. It’s a simple concept that’s too often lost when the times get tough and we’re under pressure. To close out day two of the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games entrepreneur, restaurateur and athlete Michael Chernow joins Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff for a post-apocalyptic rain storm conversation about building bus…

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Catch, Drive, Finish, Recovery: My Conversation With Navy Rowing Hall of Famer Sean Coughlin 1:02:56

9M ago1:02:56

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Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation! Today, we are joined by former rower Sean Coughin from the Class of '87. He's is a Navy Sports Hall of Famer, and he provides us with some insightful and very real perspective on the challenges of competing at the international level. Sean takes us through his early ye…

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#111: Have Humans Become Too Soft? - The Comfort Crisis Author Michael Easter (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 23:30

9M ago23:30

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Have humans become too soft? Has our constant innovation and ingenuity created a society that chooses comfort over the hard work needed to grow to become our best selves? In this episode, Michael Easter joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to discuss the perils of the The Comfort Crisis, Michael's groundbreaking book …

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#110: The SEVENTY2 Survival System - Uncharted Supply Company Founder & CEO Christian Schauf (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 28:57

9M ago28:57

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Most emergencies last less than 72 hours. Luck favors those who think the most about their preparation before an emergency even occurs. For this episode, Fran Racioppi is joined by Christian Schauf, founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Company, live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games. Christian launched Uncharted with an investment from Shar…

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#109: Freedom and the Non-News Media - Journalist & Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 38:46

9M ago38:46

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What is Freedom? The human spirit at its core seeks two opposing ideals; to be free from the influence of others, yet to be part of a community of like-minded people. Journalist and Best-Selling Author Sebastian Junger joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to share how his new #1 New York Times Best-Selling book Freedo…

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#108: Eb & Swole - Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 39:17

9M ago39:17

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Biceps are earned not given. The evolution of fitness has seen trends come and go; but one thing has never changed…push-ups, pull-ups, squats and going hard still work. Fran Racioppi is joined by Men’s Health Fitness Director Eb Samuel live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to bring fitness back to the basics and dispel the myths of today’…

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#107: Getting Past Hard on Day 1 - Boston Celtics Great & Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 37:24

9M ago37:24

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Greatness leaves footprints. But what we are willing to learn from greatness will be the difference in our own success; especially if it involves the legendary Boston Celtics! Fran Racioppi welcomes the first NBA star to join The Jedburgh Podcast as one of Boston’s greatest, Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown climbs into the back of the WC-51 live from t…

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#106: Why the world says move less and eat more - Nutritional Strategist Dr. Mike Roussell (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 34:50

9M ago34:50

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Why is nutritional discipline so hard? Seriously? Most of us already know what healthy food and healthy eating habits look like. But why do we quit, or never even start, on our eating plan before almost anything else along our journey towards physical, mental and emotional well-being? Nutritional strategist Dr. Mike Roussell joins Fran Racioppi liv…

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#105: Objective Secure: Green Beret Nick Lavery On Finding Success One Small Milestone At A Time (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 1:03:49

10M ago1:03:49

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“Objective Secure” doesn’t mean the mission is complete; it means one milestone has been unlocked and it’s time to prepare for the next one. Whether you’re a Green Beret or just trying to navigate life, your mission is going to be achieved by securing one objective after another along your path to achieve your goals. To close out day one of 2023 Sa…

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#104: Building America's Next Courageous Leaders - +More Perfect Union Founder Jake Harriman (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 46:38

10M ago46:38

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America’s leadership is more politically divided and divisive than almost anytime in our nation’s history. We sit at a generational and societal crossroad that will require leaders of courage, unity and vision to emerge and take charge in the best interest of the country; not for their own fame and fortune. +More Perfect Union Founder and CEO Jake …

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#103: From Janitor To Tech Leader: Wodify Founder and CEO Ameet Shah (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series) 33:10

10M ago33:10

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The most successful businesses solve a need. The most successful entrepreneurs identify opportunities and display the courage to take action; even if just to prove they just might succeed. Ameet Shah started his professional career as a janitor at Mars Chocolate. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Wodify; the fitness industry’s leading customer re…

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DREW's WOD: Jumping In with Project D.R.E.W. & CrossFit Saol 27:16

10M ago27:16

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Hero WODs come in all shapes and sizes; but every CrossFitter knows the greater the burn the stronger the bonds. “DREW” is quickly proving to be one of the most memorable for both its physical challenge and the story behind the workout. “DREW” is named in honor of CPT Drew Ferguson, who lost his battle with mental health after a distinguished caree…

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