Robert Patton Global: Recent Episodes
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On Episode 23 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Yoga & Meditation Teacher Siri Bahadur.
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On Episode 22 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Social Media Manager of the TCRAS Animal Shelter in Teller County, Kathleen Ruyak.
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On Episode 21 of Season 11 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Brandon Royval.
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On Episode 20 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Gator Wrestler Jason Gator.
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On Episode 19 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Into The Dark Blue Founder Zach Jewell.
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On Episode 18 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Professional Model Cade Wood.
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On Episode 17 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Sopranos Actor John Fiore and Be A Man.
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On Episode 16 of Season 11 Robert is joined by MMA Fighters Gilbert & Elijah Smith.
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On Episode 15 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Personal Growth Coach Devon Suggs.
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On Episode 14 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Personal Growth Coach Devon Suggs.
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On Episode 13 of Season 11 Robert is joined by comedian and podcaster Dave Smith.
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On Episode 13 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Professional Fighter Steven Hordinski.
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On Episode 12 of Season 11 Robert is joined by filmmaker Michael Angelo Zervos who is about to travel the world, break a world record and make a film ontop of it all. Enjoy!
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On Episode 11 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Dan Prado. This is a clip from episode S11E08.
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On Episode 10 of Season 11 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Haris Talundzic "The Bosnian Silverback".
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On Episode 9 of Season 11 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Bobby "King" Green.
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On Episode 8 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Dan Prado.
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On Episode 7 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Wes Ware.
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On Episode 6 of Season 11 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Bassil Badre Hafez.
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On Episode 5 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Justin Governal.
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On Episode 4 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Jesse On Fire.
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On Episode 3 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Cory Sandhagen.
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On Episode 2 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Steven Sato.
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On Episode 1 of Season 11 Robert is joined by Michael Heise.
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On Episode 16 of Season 10 Robert is joined by Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein. In this conversation the two dive into several topics around the hustle and grind in today's entertainment culture. Robert asks some potent questions that reveal many secrets to staying motivated on a daily basis. This one is special. Enjoy the episode.
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On Episode 15 of Season 10 Robert is joined by Best Selling Author Steve Kidd. Steve discusses how writing a book is helpful in establishing company culture, and branding in today's world. The two also marketing, biographies, and business (as usual). This is an informative one. Enjoy the episode.
Find Steve: https://twitter.com/AskSteveKidd
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On Episode 14 of Season 10 Robert is joined by President of FFC - Fury Fighting Championship, Eric Garcia. Eric discusses how his career went from a dream to a reality with hard work, and learning from failures. The two also dive into specific fighters, MMA organizations and much more. This is a great one. Enjoy the episode.
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On Episode 13 of Season 10 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Kyle "The Monster" Nelson. The two talk his upcoming Main Card fight, the story behind how Kyle began fighting, Kyle's trip to Abu Dhabi, SHEATH Collaborations, and more. Get ready for fight night - let's go Kyle!
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On Episode 12 of Season 10 Robert is joined by Author John Prather. John has written several books, and also has a passion for fitness. He has been a SHEATH Model on several occasions. During the conversation John outlines a bulletproof method for writing. He goes in depth into how to create a practice around writing, and the shifts in psychology that come from reading and writing. If you have been wanting to write a book, this episode is for you. This is a juicy one. Enjoy!
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On Episode 11 of Season 10 Robert is joined by Devon Suggs. Devon met SHEATH Secret Agent Steven Samadhi Wylie at the gym, while lifting incredibly heavy objects. The two, in tandem, lifted the largest objects of their life, and in that very moment that the sweat left his brow, Steven knew Devon was a perfect guest for the RPG podcast. Herein is the most motivational podcast you have heard all year. Guaranteed.
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On Episode 10 of Season 10 Robert is joined by Comedian, Commentator and YouTube personality Jesse On Fire. Jesse's channel covers topics surrounding UFC, no-nonsense advice, current events, and stories from his real life. During the podcast the two discuss recent events, getting through challenges, controversy and good old "bro talk". Enjoy the episode!
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For Episode 8 of Season 10 Robert is joined by founder of Into The Dark Blue, Zach Jewell.During the podcast the two discuss recent events, men's mental health, dreams, and more. Enjoy!
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For Episode 7 of Season 10 Robert is joined by professional hockey player, Travis Rigden.
During the podcast the two discuss sports, overcoming challenges, business and more. Enjoy!
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For Episode 6 of Season 10 Robert is joined by MMA Fighter and Founder of Dog-Rescue Non-profit Organization, Pawsitive Pac Creations. Keith is Certified Behavior Modification Specialist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer/Behaviorist through Animal Behavior College(ABCDT) and IBPSA and is continuing education through Karon Pryor and Dr. Ian Dunbar. He feels that learning never stops and you can always get better at what you do. Keith Specializes in aggressive, timid, shy unconfident dogs and is able to reach most dogs in a different way. In his spare time he plays semi pro football and is a father of two great kids.
During the podcast the two discuss the book The Secret, it's impact on them and the lives they respectively lead, plus other current events and passions including Keith's work in the animal industry and the story behind his fighting career. Dive in!
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For Episode Five of Season 10 Robert is joined by his brother, co-owner of SHEATH, and founder of TIMEWHEEL, Matt Xian. Matt is an all around creative, with a keen interest in spirituality, music, artwork and media. With experience working with plant medicines and studying yoga, his perspective is often open minded and practical.
During the podcast the two discuss gratitude, mental health, icebaths, yoga, spirituality and much more. Enjoy!
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For Episode Four of Season 10 Robert is joined by Founder of Krete, Jake Rosenberg. Krete was born after our founder Jake took a ski to the face - probably not how you thought this story would begin, right? In educating himself on the best stuff for eliminating redness, blemishes, and scarring, Jake soon discovered that everything out there was so specialized, it took a cabinet full of products and a 30-minute regimen to see results. Plus, the entire experience - from education to application - was geared toward female customers. It was almost as if skin care companies didn’t realize guys have skin, too... Launching with a Hydrating Facial Serum, Jake founded Krete to provide simple, quick, and effective solutions for men's unique skin care needs.
During the podcast the two discuss marketing trends, business during the quarantine, and finding gaps in the market to bring their passions to life. Enjoy!
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For Episode Three of Season 10 Robert is joined Professional MMA Fighter Elijah Smith. The two share an entertaining discourse in the many facets of the fighting game. They explore how Elijah began his fighting career, his goals for the future, philosophy on visualization and much more. Enjoy!
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For Episode Two of Season 10 Robert is joined by podcaster and owner of GAS Digital Network, Ralph Sutton. As a fellow entrepreneur, Ralph dives into the happenings behind the scenes at his company. He shares the victories, the challenges, and the origin story of GAS, as well as advice and book recommendations for those on the come up. This is one for the books. Enjoy!
Find Ralph: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/?hl=en
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For the Season Premiere of the 10th Season of RPG, Robert is joined by none other than Standup Comedian, Sketch Writer and YouTube personality, Ryan Long. Ryan has been making waves in the comedy scene over the last few years, but he started his entertainment career in a band. In the podcast we learn the story of how and why he transitioned from band-life to a comedy career, as well as several other captivating stories around entrepreneurship, artistic direction, having a "pulse" on the changes of the world, and much more. Enjoy the episode.
Find Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanLongcomedy/featured
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On Episode 10 of Season 9 Robert is joined by Comedian, Commentator and YouTube personality Jesse On Fire. Jesse's channel covers topics surrounding UFC, no-nonsense advice, current events, and stories from his real life. During the podcast the two discuss recent events, getting through challenges, controversy and good old "bro talk". Enjoy the episode!
Find JP: https://www.youtube.com/c/JesseONFIRE1/featured
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On Episode 9 of Season 9 Robert is joined by Comedian and Video Creator JP Sears. JP has been creating content in the spiritual, political and comedy space for almost a decade and has gained a massive following for his unique point of view. During the podcast the two discuss how JP began his career, self help, the law of attraction, success tips, and spirituality, plus much more.
Find JP: https://www.instagram.com/awakenwithjp/
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On Episode 8 of Season 9 Robert sits down with Adventure Filmmaker Luke Adams. Luke is behind some of SHEATH's commercials and with a passion for storytelling and bringing men's mental health awareness to the conversation, he is a perfect fit for telling the SHEATH story. In this podcast the two discuss how Luke recently free-dove beneath a massive ice glacier in his SHEATH for one of our upcoming sponsored videos, Into The Dark Blue. The two also discuss cold therapy, breathwork, entreprenuership and much more. Enjoy the episode!
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On Episode 7 of Season 9 Robert sits down with Pro Boxing Athlete Chelsey Mae Anderson. The two discuss Chelsey's story of becoming a professional boxer, the highs and lows of beginning a career following your passion, other competitive fighters and much more. Enjoy the show!
Find Liz: https://www.instagram.com/chelsey__mae/
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On Episode 6 of Season 9 Robert sits down with UFC Fighter and Veteran Liz Carmouche. The two dive into several topics like both being veterans, the challenges and upsides of being a professional UFC fighter, and practical advice for those looking to improve their outlook and lifestyle. Enjoy!
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On Episode 5 of Season 9 Robert sits down with UFC Fighter, Gym Owner and MMA Coach Gilbert Smith. The two discuss a wide range of topics surrounding success, and the conversation has many gems in it about how to change your life for the better and begin following your highest path. This may be one of the best episodes to date. Enjoy!
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On Episode 4 of Season 9 Robert sits down with Athlete, Trainer and Former WWE Wrestler Yetihood. Yeti has lived an incredible life. From being in the NFL, to winning a reality show to become a WWE wrestler, to training the likes of Justin Bieber, he has a vision for his life and he doesn't think twice about chasing it. During the conversation the two speak candidly about wholistic health, mind over matter topics, and general advice for those trying to improve their life conditions. This is one for the books. Enjoy the show!
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On Episode 3 of Season 9 Robert sits down with Filmmaker Mitch Schultz. Mitch is the Director and Producer of the world's most famous film about psychedelics, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He has also directed, produced, and distributed many other incredible films in the psychedelic category. On the episode Mitch shares a huge announcement, what he's been up to, and a plethora of mind-bending ideas surrounding spirituality, technology and philosophy. This is one for the books. Enjoy!
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On Episode 2 of Season 9 Robert sits down musician and songwriter Dan Bauer. During the podcast the two discuss how Dan got his start in writing music, how he stays inspired, the importance of mental health in today's society, how to keep chasing the dream + much more. Enjoy the episode.
Find Dan: https://www.instagram.com/danbauermusic/
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On the Season Premiere of Season 9 Robert sits down Professional MMA Fighter Javier Garcia aka "El Mariachi". During the podcast the two dive into conversation about Mixed Martial Arts, Javier's origin story, Success and Practical Tips anyone could grow from. Enjoy the episode!
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On Episode 11 of Season 8 Robert sits down with Kel Conroy from Alpha Black Label. During the podcast the two share a deep and authentic conversation, touching on topics surrounding entrepreneurship, modern culture, relationships, and topics close to the heart. Dive into the episode now.
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On Episode 10 of Season 8 Robert sits down with Camillo Ferrari from Modern Athletic Health. During the conversation the two touch on psychedelics, cryptocurrency, entrepreneurship amongst several other interesting topics. Dive into the episode now!
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On Episode 10 of Season 8 Robert sits down with Jesse on Fire again to discuss current events and the polarity of the modern day American culture. Dive into the conversation.
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On Episode 9 of Season 8 Robert shares the story of the time he broke his leg during the last pizza delivery he ever made. Get ready for an intense ride into Storytime, a new RPG Segment.
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On Episode 8 of Season 8 Robert is joined by UFC Champion Brandon Moreno. Brandon has a new co-main event card coming up and he returns to the RPG Podcast to share his thoughts on the upcoming fight and answer some of Robert's burning questions. During the conversation the two discuss Brandon's strategies to staying sharp after his last fight, his thoughts on fellow UFC Competitors, the ever-changing world of web content & social media + much more.
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On Episode 7 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Shaahin Cheyenne. Born in Iran, Shaahin Cheyene is an award winning entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1990's while still in his teens, Cheyenne spearheaded the “Smart Drug Movement” by inventing and branding the original Herbal Ecstacy and over 200 other award-winning products. During the conversation the two share a wealth of information about how to generate income in the modern internet age, and the mindset behind success as a CEO + much more.
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3:21- Cheyenne is an accomplished entrepreneur, specializing in Amazon sales. He runs www.fbasellercourse.com.
5:02- “Anybody can now start an Amazon business, and run it basically while they’re on vacation.” (Cheyenne)
6:58- Any business you get into will have its problems, the role of the entrepreneur is solving those problems.
8:20- Cheyenne and his family migrated from Iran to the United States in the late 1970’s. His father worked at a pizza shop and dry cleaning business for nearly thirty years to support the family.
10:12- Cheyenne is a mentor at The Founder Institute, led by Adeo Ressi.
11:15- It is not an easy or cheap to train employees.
13:06- ‘Hack And Grow Rich’ is Cheyenne’s podcast that talks about unconventional hacks for making money.
14:00- ‘Billion’ is the book Cheyenne wrote about his rise to ultra success in the herbal ecstasy market.
15:07- “We’re really heavily investing in our inventory to make sure the we are ready for any kind of viral moment.” (Patton)
15:56- Cheyenne is excited to try SHEATH during his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
17:50- The herbal ecstasy pill was a combination of herbs that would mimic the effects of synthetic ecstasy.
18:20- Cheyenne was responsible for the technology of vape pens and had the first public vape company.
20:00-“I put all my eggs in the Amazon basket.” (Cheyenne)
22:35- Cheyenne is very weary of drop-shipping.
26:10- Finding the best people at what they do, paying them fairly and having them produce results are some strong points that Cheyenne believes in.
29:50- You can’t give up on your brilliant ideas, Patton knew he wouldn’t quit with SHEATH.
31:00- Cheyenne experienced bullying and racism growing up in Los Angeles, eventually he learned how to fight and didn’t back down when challenged.
34:00- “If you’re down, you don’t inspire the people around you.” (Cheyenne)
36:50- The two commonalities of successful people are performance and network.
39:30- Cheyenne isn’t personal friends with Jeff Bezos, but they have emailed in the past.
41:25- “We have over twenty thousand five star reviews and we have sold over a quarter million pairs.” (Patton)
43:05- Ironically, people can be afraid of failure and success.
45:45- Patton believes in the power of tattooing what you’re committed and most passionate about.
48:30- The harder you work, the more likely you’re going to encounter a lucky situation.
49:29- “There’s gonna be no dinner if you’re not cooking anything.” (Cheyenne)
51:07- Cheyenne is a high school dropout.
52:49- Booking people as guests on other podcasts is one of Cheyenne’s specialities, he helps run www.podcastcola.com.
55:15- One of the great forms of influence is authority.
57:45- The longevity of podcasting is timeless.
1:00:30- Cheyenne was determined and fearless about getting herbal ecstasy into the nightclub scene.
1:04:20- Patton and Cheyenne are both fans of Onnit.
1:05:16- Having these other competitors with us, it validates our proof of concept.” (Patton)
On Episode 6 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Colum "Collie" Tyrrell. Collie is a comedian, truck driver and host of the Colum Tyrrell Podcast. During the podcast the two dive into the world of Comedy they are both so fascinated by, and share why comedy is an essential element to a good life. Laughter is the best medicine. Enjoy the show.
Find Jason: https://www.instagram.com/columtyrrell
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Show Notes:
1:01- Tyrrell is an Irish comedian who is friends with a few of Patton’s former guests.
2:45- Tyrrell wants to start a UFC live stream with other New York based comedians.
4:08- Patton doesn’t enjoy watching one sided fights.
6:11- Terrell started performing comedy in Ireland, 2011. He moved to New York in 2014.
8:58- “No one has ever succeeded in it that has stopped.” (Tyrrell)
10:27- Performing stand up was one of those things Patton knew he had to try.
13:00- Patton unfortunately didn’t mesh well with the local comedians because of their poor attitudes.
15:00- The success of his YouTube channel and podcast has allowed Tyrrell the ability to not rely on making money performing on stage.
17:45- One of the reasons Tyrrell chose to pursue comedy is because it didn’t feel like work due to how much he enjoyed it.
20:40- Tyrrell references how Bill Burr uses jokes from former podcasts to add into his new specials.
22:31- Patton and Tyrrell are both big fans of Adam Sandler.
25:30- Tyrrell was “boozing hard” during the pandemic.
29:10- Cancel culture is real but doesn’t seem to be long lasting.
31:06- Patton once drove a motorcycle on the sidewalk and almost got pulled over, but eventually the cop found where he lived and got him in trouble.
34:50- In jail, Patton was robbed of his Tang drink mix powder.
38:23- Tyrrell has experimented with many different drugs, including DMT.
41:30- Patton and Tyrrell are both familiar with Psilocybin mushrooms.
45:00- If you don’t experience anything profound or transformational during the ceremony, at least have fun and stay positive.
46:25- “Luis J. Gomez is my Thomas Edison.” (Tyrrell)
50:00- Getting information from successful YouTuber’s is a great source.
52:34- Most of the comedy scene keeps their works in progress hush hush.
57:10- Being consistent and keeping your quality high in whatever you do will lead to success.
1:00:22- Patton believes that Tyrrell will be very successful with comedy.
1:02:02- Terrell has worked with many different minorities in the construction business, having grown up doing different manual labor jobs to support himself.
1:05:21- “Get a sense of humor, and enjoy the world.” (Patton)
On Episode 5 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Jason Azevedo. Jason has had his heart in business development since an early age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at age 15. By 18 Jason was doing millions in business with Starbucks, Nike, Disney, Marvel, Volkswagen, Audi, Lucas films, Dodgers and countless NBA teams. Jason and Robert talk about his journey revitalizing America’s manufacturing sector to provide great products, made by fulfilled and well respected employees in the United States. He is the CSO of MRCA which is a private investment firm with a focus on the smaller end of the middle market, investing in established US manufacturing companies with experienced management teams and solid growth prospects.
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Show Notes:
3:33- Azevdeo gave up beach life in Los Angeles to start a farm in Texas.
4:41- Patton has found memories of raising chickens during his childhood.
6:05- The first business venture Azevdeo did was printing shirts with his older brother at age fifteen.
7:41- Having mentors from an early age helped Azevdeo avoid many major pitfalls in business.
10:01- Azevdeo believes that America can succeed with textile sewing.
11:31- “We would like to be made in America.” (Patton)
13:21- Azevdeo believes that China has lost its competitive edge.
15:34- “Manufacturing jobs are not what a lot of people thought about for the last thirty, forty years.” (Azevdeo)
17:30- It’s important to know the communities you’re in.
19:39- Azevdeo lives in the countryside, about thirty five minutes Southeast of Austin, Texas.
22:30- Patton and his wife, Stacy enjoy living outside of the city and tucked away in the mountains.
24:18- “I have a picture of a plane on every vision board I have.” (Patton)
27:22- “Manufacturers are not known for marketing themselves.” (Azevdeo)
30:19- In the beginning of looking for manufacturers, Patton was laughed off the phone after asking for a small batch order.
33:30- Patton recently had to compete with another underwear company that had a booth at the International Sportsmen’s Expo.
36:00- Many people in America are weary of the price of labor and make the excuse that it is the reason they’re unprofitable.
38:10- Azevdeo believes that fuel costs will continue to rise.
41:40- It is very important for the manufacturing industry to continue developing and creating more jobs.
44:38- Patton is open to the idea of having only one pair made in America as a start to see how it performs.
48:10- We cannot go back to our old ways of mass manufacturing that yielded more errors.
51:50- There are so many supply and demand factors when it comes to getting the right color for materials.
52:50- Azevdeo runs a private equity firm with his brother called MRCA, Manufacturing Revitilization Corporation America.
55:33- “No business partnership is every easy.” (Azevdeo)
57:45- Azevdeo is a regular practitioner of Yoga and recommends it to his team.
1:00:26- Patton does enjoy giving out helpful information to up and coming business owners.
On Episode 4 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Creative Director, Men's Group Host and Plant Medicine Practitioner, David Redish. Robert and David met at a Men's Retreat last year and both have a great perspective on life to share. During the conversation the two dive into topics like men's work, plant medicine, meditation, relationships and much more. This is one for the books.
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Show Notes:
2:57- Redish and Patton met months ago at a Men’s wellness retreat.
4:54- Redish is going to complete an eighth week course with Innate Path that incorporates medicinal Ketamine and Cannabis.
6:23- “Going on a psychedelic journey is like going on a voyage into a foreign land.” (Redish)
8:45- Shortening negative thinking helps to keep you out of a bad loop.
10:00- Redish identifies having a more feminine side even as a male, while his wife falls into a masculine side primarily.
12:30- Patton reflects on feeling hypocritical about judging people that have emotional triggers.
15:15- The big question, are you craving or averting perfection ?
17:35- “Pick your poison.” (Patton)
19:19- “That’s how we evolve generation to generation, sharing our good and our bad.” (Redish)
21:52- “Look, you’re happy, don’t fuck with it.” (Patton)
24:36- Redish didn’t feel too competitive about anything growing up, but felt more ambitious about film making at age fifteen.
28:25- Even before sports, having an athletic physique deemed you a warrior and leader.
29:55- Redish has ancestors that were known for making hats.
31:03- Patton is eleven percent Native American.
33:11- The mainstream news is not natural or needed.
35:25- Every morning, Patton practices his transcendental meditation.
38:44- Even if you can’t fall asleep easily at night, the meditation practice will help your body rest.
40:20- The most difficult part of Redish’s ten day meditation retreat was the stillness that made him work through the hip pain he had been experiencing for some time.
42:55- A big part of the first three days was going over the inhalation technique where you’re only sensing through the nostrils.
46:08- “Everything does pass, doesn’t it?” (Patton)
47:34- Patton has a meditation closet that is blacked out and has a chair.
49:54- Psilocybin gives Redish a strange awkward physical feeling that can pass or come back.
53:44- Some people have not been able to integrate the necessary changes the plant medicines gives you insight on.
56:30- Patton views his podcasts as video journals.
58:08- Comedy podcasts are some of Redish’s favorite media.
1:02:07- SHEATH is the preferred underwear for Redish.
On Episode 3 of Season 8 Robert is joined by fitness director of The Mark Hotel in New York, Dan Flores. During the conversation Dan shares tips on the lifestyle of lifting, diet, schedule, social media and who could benefit from personal training. They also touch briefly on the vision, manifestation and the law of attraction.
Find Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/danflorestraining
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Show notes:
2:52- Flores is the director of fitness at The Mark Hotel in New York City.
4:44- The one minute pull up is one of Flores’s favorite exercises.
7:17- Patton and Flores both enjoy drinking red wine.
8:27- Being able to fall into a calorie deficit consistently is a way to ensure you don’t gain excess weight.
9:54- Once Patton switched from eating bacon to oatmeal for breakfast, he felt more energized throughout the day and in his workout.
12:08- A big part of helping clients for Flores is ensuring they know how to count their macro nutrients.
14:02- Patton and his wife are raising chickens with the hopes of having farm fresh eggs in abundance.
15:40- Most people are under the impression that eggs have to stay in the refrigerator.
17:00- Flores was born in Manhattan, New York and resides in Brooklyn.
19:19- “The homeless are on the subway like it is their living room.” (Flores)
20:45- San Francisco and New York City have some major problems with homelessness.
22:32- Inflation has been very crazy lately and Flores has seen his home price increase.
25:40- Flores has high end clients that are prominent in the financial industries.
28:43- The experience in the gym is what long term clients value the most.
30:35- The longest client relationship Flores has is eighteen years.
32:19- Another side of training his clients is checking in and doing a fitness consultation periodically.
35:00- Being in the Upper East Side allows Flores to select other trainers in the area he can use at the hotel.
36:50- “Be careful what you wish for.” (Flores)
38:17- Flores stays motivated when he has the opportunity to help someone.
40:23- Patton and Flores are both forty four years old.
41:40- Because of the pandemic, Flores realized how important social media marketing was and began to do online classes via Zoom.
45:00- Continuing to refine and develop the product is a necessity for Flores.
47:41- Flores has a positive relationship with the physician at The Mark Hotel and plans to have him on a podcast to talk about biohacking and the different approaches for optimizing.
48:35- Flores is an intermittent faster will usually have his last meal around 11:00PM and won’t eat again until 4:00PM.
50:51- Being two hundred and twenty pounds requires Flores to eat at least twenty nine hundred calories.
54:40- “I gotta bring the energy to the session.” (Flores)
55:27- Flores played as a professional football player for an arena league.
56:27- Flores began personal training in 2000.
58:55- In the early phase of his personal training business, Flores read many self help books to give him insights and advantages.
59:52- “You’re never done with goals, it’s always you reach one goal, and then it is the next goal.” (Patton)
1:02:55- There is a good quality to remain hungry and never be fully satisfied for too long.
1:06:00- Patton extend an invite to Flores for a workout in Colorado.
1:08:30- Flores was able to double his Instagram following since November.
1:11:15- Patton and Flores are both fans of Mr. Beast.
On Episode 2 of Season 8 Robert is joined by host of the YouTube Channel Jesse On Fire, Jesse Merl. During the conversation Jesse shares how he grew his YouTube channel from TikTok, the content on his channel, social media in general, free speech and much more.
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Show notes:
2:55- Jesse Merl is the host of the YouTube channel, Jessie ON FIRE.
3:45- Merl breaks down the absurdity of Cenk Uygur’s shit talking Joe Rogan and Bill Maher.
5:24- Patton has a common sense, conservative political viewpoint.
7:25- “On the COVID side, to not mention that almost 80% of all COVID deaths were people who were obese is borderline criminal.
9:22- A big part of Merl’s role is to recognize when something has been edited dishonestly and is misinformation.
12:18- Patton and Merl both agree that the mainstream news has been infiltrated by government agencies.
14:56- The original content Merl put out on TikTok was talking about MMA.
15:55- Jesse ON EVERYTHING is Merl’s side channel where no topics are out of discussion.
18:41- There has been a lot of controversy and hypocrisy with the college swimmer Lia Thomas.
21:50- Merl brings up Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his Twitter ‘Bees’ who support his every move.
25:36- “The value of Twitter is not measured like a regular business.” (Merl)
27:30- Rising interest rates are concerning people who are looking to buy a new home.
32:12- “You need to stay working, you can’t just quit, no matter how much money you have, you gotta stay toiling and busy.” (Patton)
33:14- Putting in ground work even as the CEO, Patton takes orders at the warehouse and helps run the new storefront in Woodland Park, Colorado.
35:46- Merl’s regular job is working big deals in high tech automation.
37:23- “I have no minutes off, none.” (Merl)
38:48- Merl had to take six weeks off practicing Jiu-Jitsu after dealing with his first injury.
41:33- “I meditate everyday, first thing in the morning.” (Patton)
44:04- Patton explains how last year he felt the donation spirit of Oprah overcome him.
46:35- Trauma can have a permanent effect on your posture and movement patterns.
48:09- A lot people do not know how to whip there foot in a kick.
49:42- Merl is a big fan of Kamaru Usman.
51:52- Patton enjoys fighters who can sell fights and build hype.
55:13- “You could hit that guy with a two by four.” (Merl)
58:40- “Everyone makes more as a champion.” (Merl)
1:01:02- Ngannou is represented by a very wealthy management group.
1:03:52- Using weighted gloves can make it feel like you are punching like a sledgehammer.
1:06:50- It has been very difficult for fighters to negotiate their pay with the UFC.
1:08:13- Patton beliefs in rehearsing winning and visualizing it over and over.
On Episode 1 of Season 8 Robert is joined by Comedian and Founder of GAS Digital Network, Luis J. Gomez. During the conversation the Luis tells the story of his entrepreneurial upbringing and the founding of his podcast network. The two also share stories of challenges they faced on the way to success and share tips for taking action toward your goals in life. This is one for the books.
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Show notes:
2:55- Gomez is the founder of GAS Digital Network. Ralph Sutton is the owner and copartner.
4:05- GAS stands for Gomez and Sutton.
4:43- Producing Skankfest falls under the same umbrella of marketing for the podcast network.
7:06- Big Jay Oakerson is the one who connected Gomez and Sutton.
9:33- “My whole schooling career has been figuring out how to get maximum results out of the bare minimum.” (Gomez)
10:31- Gomez got his start in comedy being a promoter selling tickets for the New York Comedy Club.
12:55- After getting experience producing shows and running a street team, Gomez began to have the itch to perform comedy himself.
16:11- From an early age, Gomez has had an entrepreneurial spirit.
18:56- “I wasn’t good in school, I wasn’t good at working for someone else.” (Gomez)
20:41- “Most people don’t act on their ideas.” (Gomez)
24:00- You can’t let other people talk you out of what you’re meant to do.
26:37- Having a solid producer is very helpful for podcasting.
29:00- Experiencing the loss of his father at age four, Gomez feels that it made him a better person.
31:15- Patton’s former wife died from alcoholism eight years ago, and the tears he and his daughter Madison shared together brought them closer than ever.
35:35- Putting your head down and continuing to swing and burying yourself in work can help transmute your darkest times.
37:32- “Shine the light back on the book you were reading, bitch.” (Patton)
39:39- “I like to talk about the stories before I go over them.” (Gomez)
42:35- Having a limitless, abidance mentality will help yourself and remind others that there is enough to go around.
43:55- “I think most people, 99% of the people don’t have a belief in their own ability to achieve some sort of greatness.” (Gomez)
47:07- You have to play your best hand with the cards you’re dealt.
48:53- After Gomez stopped taking Vyvance and Adderall, he began smoking cannabis more.
52:17- Gomez will do nine to ten hours of podcasting a week.
52:31- Every Monday at 1:15PM, Gomez has a meeting with his producers and staff of the podcast network.
56:46- Legion of Skanks fans are a special breed of people.
1:00:21- There’s going to be a legendary lineup at Skankfest 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On Episode 12 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Zach Jewell. Zach is the founder of the nonprofit organization Into The Dark Blue, which creates space for men to discuss their mental health. During the conversation the two dive into a deep and authentic discussion touching on topics surrounding physical health, mental health, gratitude and the cultural climate we have all found ourselves in.
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Show notes:
3:25- Jewell has recently been putting in way more work at the gym lifting weights to build a solid physique.
4:42- “We’re talking about my six hundred pound life and glorifying this type of behavior, and it is not conducive to mental health.” (Patton)
6:06- Body dysmorphia is a very real thing and can be scary because even if you’re healthy and look good, you still can’t enjoy yourself.
7:17- Because he is already naturally skinny, Jewell does only a fifteen minute cardio warm up before weight training.
8:55- Patton has been practicing his pistol squat to increase his mobility performance, one side has still not been able to hold the form.
10:20- After a ten minute Tai Chi session last week, Patton felt his body temperature go up so he decided to get into an ice bath and work to break his previous time record.
11:45- “I think it’s good to stay grounded on that base level sometimes, even if it’s not all the time.” (Patton)
13:45- Even with the uncertainty of the dollar economy, crypto continues to make gains.
15:15- The Into The Dark Blue represents going into our inner depths, understanding who we are at our core.
18:34- Jewell has helped launch nine mens mental health groups spread across Texas, Colorado, California, Washington, Tennessee and Ohio.
21:01- Everyone does experience stress on an individual level, no one is exempt.
24:29- The first ten chapters of Jim Kwik’s book, ‘Limitless’ were too slow paced, but once Patton began reading chapter eleven on focus, his interest spiked and began being able to relate fully to the material and benefit in the day to day habits.
27:20- Thinking of your focus as a light and what to shine it on gave Patton a deeper perspective and grounding to continue shining on what he is working on.
31:06- Having pure focus in the first three to six seconds of meeting someone will help retain their name.
34:09- In meditation, it is okay to think as long as you can address them as only thoughts.
36:53- “We’re taught that consequences are a negative thing.” (Jewell)
38:30- It is liberating to have powerful daily positive self talk.
41:14- You don’t have to brag, but it’s very important to address your progress and victories no matter how small.
44:00- Jewell still works side jobs until he has grant funding for his non-profit and can live off a salary.
46:00- School is not meant for everyone.
50:00- It’s important to have a ground up understanding when running a company.
52:13- Because of his former management position at Amazon in Seattle, Jewell was able to finally travel internationally, first visiting Scotland.
54:30- Patton and Jewell have both visited Iceland and enjoyed it.
55:45- Going to Egypt and Greece are some top destinations for Patton and Jewell.
57:02- Patton enjoys the rolling hills of Kentucky.
1:00:31- Jewell really enjoyed trying Cacao at the Church of the Sacred Womb and listening to Patton’s live podcast at the debut party of the TIMEWHEEL Podcast Network.
1:04:48- Suicide is not worth it.
1:07:11- There are always ups and downs but it gets better when you’re talking to others and not alone.
1:08:40- “Helping people is one of the best things you can do in this life.” (Patton)
On Episode 11 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Max Pohl. Max is an entrepreneur who has created Balance Chiropractic, which proudly provides an unconventional approach for complex spinal and neurological conditions. Max is a practitioner of Meditation and Mindfulness and he uses these practices to inform his business practices. During the conversation the two dive into these topics for an in-person podcast at the studio at SHEATH HQ.
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Show notes:
3:50- Dr. Max Pohl is the owner of Balance Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
4:47- “We’re capable of so much more than we think we are.” (Pohl)
6:23- Patton and Pohl are part of a mastermind group that has gained some inspiration through Mr. Beast, the number one content creator on YouTube.
7:40- A big part of a mastermind alliance is the accountability between members.
9:05- Pohl feels so much more focused after stopping his Adderall prescription he used throughout his college career.
10:05- To calm his body down and enter into a sustained, focused state, Pohl will meditate daily for a minimum of twenty five minutes.
11:30- Patton will meditate twice daily, upon waking and right after finishing lunch.
13:05- Not becoming irritated over dumb shit is one of the effects Patton has noticed since beginning a consistent meditation practice in November.
16:13- Pohl is a big believer that meditation is working the mental muscles.
18:45- For Pohl, meditation is more about clearing things out in the short term energetically.
21:04- Whenever a big challenge comes to Patton, he will go a run to move his body and clear out any uncertainty, by halfway through the run, he can come up with a solution.
24:40- “Action is the last step of manifestation.” (Pohl)
27:24- “I’ve never done a kick flip.” (Patton)
30:30- Creating happiness is within, it cannot be bought externally.
32:35- Last year, Patton and his wife Stacy fostered ten dogs.
35:35- Having emotional intelligence is crucial to being a creator of your life.
37:10- “I need to start setting some more intention.” (Patton)
41:00- Patton picked a different mantra for his transcendental meditation practice, and advises you keep it a secret.
43:17- From 2015 to 2018, Patton felt immensely sleep deprived and had difficulty conducting team meetings.
45:25- A big source of pride for Patton has come from opening the SHEATH storefront in Woodland Park, Colorado.
49:16- Patton can usually achieve the same cracks and pops from chiropractic work with yoga.
50:20- The atlas bone is emphasized in Pohl’s practice, for foundational correction.
52:50- Putting unnecessary pressure on your spine is very bad for your stress level.
55:48- “We live in a disconnected society.” (Pohl)
58:01- The ‘Mouth of God’ refers physiologically to the opening of the skull where the brain turns into the brain stem and then turns into the spinal cord.
1:01:20- Patton wants the SHEATH storefront to have a similar vibe to Meow Wolf.
1:03:44- Overcoming challenges is a part of having a business.
On Episode 10 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Personal Trainer & Steel Mace Coach Sammy Sandoval. Sammy shares where life has taken him since the two last podcasted, and then they take a deep dive into their thoughts on breathwork, meditation, fitness, self improvement, the mastermind principle, among many other interesting topics.
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Show notes:
3:55- Sandoval has increased his coaching efforts at Your Fitness 365 since COVID restrictions have been going down.
4:09- “Since we have reopened, everything is just growing. Couldn’t ask for anything better, we have a great team over here.” (Sandoval)
6:08- Becoming more active outdoors is something that many families have implemented since the lockdown.
6:49- Sandoval recently earned his level one certification through Enlifted coaches group.
8:38- Patton recently attended a transcendental meditation course to deepen his practice.
10:50- Having a guide is a big help in life, the key is to continue learning and applying what works best for you.
11:30- When Sandoval visits his mother’s grave site annually, he will perform one thousand steel mace swings to honor her.
14:15- Instead of using the Peloton app for running, Patton will swing his steel mace to the pace of the workout.
14:57- Sandoval teaches a weekly steel mace class in San Antonio, Texas.
15:49- Progressive house and trance is what Sandoval prefers to listen to during his workout, and sometimes he will not bring his phone.
17:50- Box breathing (equal inhale, hold, exhale, hold out) helps to calm the central nervous system and bring your awareness to center. This is the first thing that Sandoval teaches to his clients.
19:01- Crocodile breathing helps with relieving pressure in the rib cage.
20:26- “My strength training, I have to lift or I feel my joints, I’m more prone to injury if I don’t get my strength training in.” (Sandoval)
23:35- Your Fitness 365 has members from all different areas of the city because of its 24/7 access.
25:47- Sandoval uses google sheets to keep his clients data updated easily.
28:08- When you workout and get stronger in the gym, it helps you be more proficient in what you enjoy doing outside of the gym.
30:44- One of Patton’s inspirations is Mr. Beast, the number one content creator on YouTube.
33:37- It is vital to have a community you can ask for help from to continue growing and leveling up.
35:19- Patton feels a new level of mental composure after building consistency with his meditation practice.
38:36- Saying you get to do something instead of should do something takes away the pressure and makes the activity fun.
41:38- Writing personal events out in a story format helps externalize things and helps create space and emotional clarity.
46:00- Kyle Kingsbury is one of Sandoval’s inspirations for practicing and teaching breath work.
48:06- “Learn, grow, share.” (Sandoval)
52:07- When you are breathing fully, your posture improves and you begin to relax and feel confident.
55:02- So many things are in your mind that try to pull you away from the present moment and will cause stress if left unchecked.
57:51- Being able to payoff debts has been a source of pride for Sandoval.
59:37- Patton has been studying the love languages and enjoys doing acts of service for his wife.
1:01:53- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is Patton’s new favorite book.
1:04:36- Sandoval considers the scriptures from the Bible as spiritual reps.
1:06:20- Be the light in the world to uplift others.
On Episode 9 of Season 7 Robert is joined by host of the popular YouTube channel TheQuartering, Jeremy Hambly. The two dive into their respective views on the current climate in the internet and the world at large. From the ever-changing views of opposing parties, to taking action in life over posturing, this is a deep dive into the mind of Jeremy. Enjoy.
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Show notes:
3:26- Hambly runs his YouTube channel named, The Quartering. He describes it as a ‘news distillery.’
6:40- Truth seeking is one of Hambly’s main core values.
9:16- Hambly doesn’t know exactly where he fits in politically, but he knows that the people need to be left alone.
12:00- Patton needs to register for the Libertarian party and hopes that one day David Smith will run for President.
13:10- “If you’re terminally online, it will poison you.” (Hambley)
15:15- Hambley has a deep issue with TikTok, feeling that is does more harm than good.
16:25- Patton recommends hiring a mentor if you’re feeling lost and not setting any goals.
18:58- Even if someone has differing beliefs from you, that does not mean you can’t enjoy being around them.
23:53- Hambley still watches sports, but he never lets it ruin his day if his team loses.
26:40- One thing that annoys Hambly is when sports stars preach their political opinions.
30:19- ESPN became too political for Hambly’s taste.
32:05- Virtue signaling is something that keeps happening in politics instead of actual work that helps change the world for the better.
35:19- The overall population is much more understanding of LGBT culture now.
36:25- There is a large racism issue in China that is often not talked about.
39:24- Hambly is very skeptical of Putin’s power.
43:20- Some of Hambly’s family worked as nurses during the peak of the pandemic.
45:10- Once Hambly got sick with COVID, it made things very difficult for him.
47:30- Patton and his wife have not caught COVID.
49:09- “It was funny how the flu disappeared.” (Hambly)
52:30- There is so much hypocrisy within politics, no one is the perfect candidate for President.
54:41- Hambly wants the government to protect us but also stay out of our private affairs.
57:10- One of the problems Hambly had with President Trump was when he fired missiles into Syria early in his presidency.
58:50- “We could drill all the oil we need in this country.” (Hambly)
1:00:08- Not having a solid infrastructure is one of the current challenges that the electrical vehicle market is facing.
1:02:50- “I need new blood, new ideas.” (Hambly)
1:07:43- Hambly rose to great success once he found passion for covering things he finds interesting, notably the news.
On Episode 8 of Season 7 Robert is joined by writer and podcast host Michael Malice. During the conversation the two dive into Michael's upbringing, his work schedule, views on success, mentorship and motivation plus much more. They also announce the Malice collaboration pair, Dynamite Red, available now on SheathUnderwear.com.
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Show notes:
2:52- The Michael Malice Dynamite pair is the newest design from SHEATH.
4:00- Malice prefers to fly below the radar but still wants to get his point of view across publicly.
5:05- One of Malice’s earliest memories was calling his grandmother in San Francisco and hanging up on her as a prank.
6:44- Generally, women do have a better memory than men.
7:35- Patton’s earliest memory was when he was five years old and accidentally used a wire brush to clean his parents car, scratching it up heavily and getting yelled at for it.
7:57- Malice has one sibling, a younger sister.
9:25- Malice was raised in a Russian household, initially not having American values until he relocated here.
11:07- Having a backup plan is one of the characteristics of Malice’s Russian upbringing.
12:43- Malice jokingly calls Lex Fridman, ‘anti-social and a robot.’
13:42- To defeat writer’s block, Malice will make himself write for two hours a day, whether he wants to or not.
15:50- Malice is weary of self help books.
17:41- “We all go through stages in life, you know, I was washing golf carts five years ago.” (Patton)
20:45- When someone asks for your advice, be honest and don’t just give a generic answer they have already considered.
24:16- “Willpower is finite.” (Malice)
26:19- In the past, Malice worked for Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan doing technical support.
27:59- Harvey Pekar was Malice’s mentor before he passed away in 2010.
30:01- “I think it’s just fun that I can put underwear model in my resume.” (Malice)
31:10- Malice breaks down his experience of visiting North Korea ten years ago.
34:17- ‘Pecking order’ is a term from the bird world describing hierarchy.
37:30- Former President Donald Trump did bring in people on his staff that were already known in the community, when he said they would be outsiders who would help reform and change.
39:35- Malice believes the Ukraine and Russian conflict is not America’s problem.
42:10- Patton doesn’t like it when one fighter totally dominates the other.
44:36- Ayn Rand is one of Malice’s biggest inspirations to write.
48:22- Malice is excited and inspired by having friends who are special in their own way.
50:46- Twitter and Drudge Report are two sources of news for Malice.
52:50- Patton and Malice are both not fans of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
55:23- Malice rips apart the new Matrix film.
56:09- Malice’s favorite superhero film is Batman Returns.
1:00:30- Having a government doesn’t mean that everything will work properly.
1:03:05- Patton and Malice are both fans of the movie Fight Club.
On Episode 7 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Blaire White. Blaire has made a name for herself over the years with her extremely popular YouTube channel. She has been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Ben Shapiro, Dr. Phil and many more shows, showcasing her charisma and no-BS attitude. Recently she moved to Austin where she has made friends with Michael Malice and many more in the political and podcast arena. During the podcast we learn her story of success, how she started her channel and her views on modern day America. This is one for the books.
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Show notes:
3:55- White didn’t know she would become a YouTube personality when she was in college studying compute science.
4:52- Due to public scrutiny for speaking her beliefs at her college, White decided to post on the internet to avoid censorship, not knowing she would go viral after one video.
6:42- Patton feels he is pretty open minded, treating each individual as an individual, remembering at some point they were a baby.
9:09- In first grade, White knew she would one day become famous.
11:09- Michael Malice and Blair White both moved to Austin, Texas on September 1st.
13:28- White appeared on the Dr. Phil show last year, but it was never released because it was too controversial.
16:46- Joe Rogan is a good example of staying true to yourself and not allowing others to intimidate you.
19:05- The corporate media targeted Joe Rogan which was a big turnoff for millions of people who admire him.
22:43- The Canadian trucking revolt has spawned a lot of reflection on the American riots of Summer 2020.
27:00- There is a lot of behind the scenes work with the mainstream media that involves politicians and secretive government agencies.
28:40- “It’s scary how easily people are controlled.” (White)
31:00- Despite the dark times that are happening, we are stilling the most privledged lifestyle in history.
32:35- Ratings for mainstream media are at an all time high, which is not a surprise with how much garbage we have been fed to believe.
33:35- Retail shortages have been very apparent lately due to COVID.
35:40- White mentions the importance of having multiple streams of income available.
39:47- America still provides people the opportunity to live at their highest potential.
42:05- You have to understand that it is not a bad thing to advance in life and earn more money.
44:30- Patton discusses the social structure of the United States Army.
45:50- Gary Vaynerchuk inspired Patton to overcome his fear of public speaking and going live on social media.
47:54- White will be doing more live debates in the summer and fall during the midterm elections.
50:25- The mainstream media never makes the playing field fair for both spectrums of ideologies.
53:25- There are many false narratives that are reinforced frequently that keep people separated and in conflict.
55:00- “Hopefully people come to their senses over time.” (Patton)
57:10- Some of White’s hobbies are shopping and working out at the gym.
1:00:05- Austin, Texas has been a great place to continue building counter culture against the mainstream illusions.
On Episode 6 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Coach, Massage Therapist, Men's Physique Competitor and Entrepreneur, EJ Lansang. EJ learned about SHEATH through his lifting partner Steven, one of the core members of the SHEATH team. In this podcast EJ shares his story of creating the 'Warrior Mindset' that has driven his success. The two touch on dealing with challenges, maintaining a positive outlook, wellness practices that keep you sharp, and how to start your day off right, plus much more.
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Show notes:
3:50- Lansang grew up in Hawaii with a Filipino family who didn’t have healthy eating habits, ultimately leading to his father passing away from a painful battle with cancer. By the time he was in college, Lansang was fully passionate about health and fitness, and his father’s last wish was to have him share those gifts with the world.
5:51- For college, Lansang relocated to Michigan where he would met his wife who was working on a start up nail salon business. His wife and her family relocated to San Antonio, Texas to pursue new business ventures and she gave him a call to also inform him she was a few months pregnant with their first child. This brought him out to San Antonio, Texas to help support his new family and build a legacy for himself.
7:27- Lansang’s wife is Vietnamese and practicing the Chinese New Year is a big tradition.
8:45- It is common in the nail salon business to have tight slumped over shoulders. Lansang does massage and body work to combat muscle soreness and poor body mechanics.
9:16- Lansang met Steven Samadhi at the gym and instantly connected and began training together, incorporating breath work and sauna with strength training to maintain longevity.
10:29- Lansang bought a new home this year, he is excited to finish his real estate schooling in a few months.
11:16- The ’20-20-20’ is the hour of time Lansang allots upon waking to active the warrior mindset.
11:48- “I have two kids, so that’s a job within itself.” (Lansang)
12:18- The very first thing Patton does when he wakes up is meditate for twenty minutes before making coffee.
13:20- 13:31- Patton and Lansang both have infrared saunas in their homes.
15:28- One of the positive things that happened because of COVID is people cleaning their gym equipment properly. Lansang enjoys working out at Crunch Fitness and Gold’s Gym.
16:50- “Most people are too proud to ask for anything.” (Patton)
18:12- Before trying SHEATH, Lansang wore Nike boxer briefs.
20:18- Patton reflects on his later high school days when he would drive around and smoke blunts while listening to 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.
21:43- Lansang was referred to as ‘Johnny Tsunami’ by his classmates in Michigan.
23:35- Compression sleeves are a game changer for relieving sore muscles.
24:58- “Motion is lotion.” (Lansang)
26:00- Lansang has a thirteen week old female French Bulldog who has the instinct of a guard dog for the royals.
30:15- Patton is a big fan of the Peloton, mainly for the workout app. He will use the workouts while running on his Arc.
32:21- There is no identical fitness journey, everyone will start at a different pace.
33:28- “So I just tell myself, don’t stop.” (Lansang)
35:02- Due to his allergies, there is no way Patton could ever go full vegan or carnivore.
36:40- One of the temptations during the 75 Hard Challenge has been craving Oreos, Lansang’s favorite cookie.
37:50- “I try not to use food as an emotional attachment, I usually use food as fuel.” (Lansang)
39:37- Patton and Lansang are both on HRT, hormone replacement therapy.
41:32- Turkesterone is a natural anabolic.
45:48- “Your why has to make you cry.” (Lansang)
50:00- Lansang specializing in the cupping method to break up adhesions in sore muscles.
52:19- Doing the Wim Hof breath can give you a blast of DMT.
54:51- One Lansang’s second physique show, his coach increased the carbs and they got a first place finish, a big improvement from placing seventh on the first show.
57:26- You have to pivot in the right direction after experiencing a big failure or challenge.
58:27- “There’s a mind state of a business man or woman, you gotta be able to deal with failure, you have to be patient.” (Patton)
1:00:00- You have to have faith that the universe is on your side.
1:02:53- Lansang breaks down his past life when he would waste a lot of time and feel like a zombie because he wasn’t working on improving himself.
1:04:25- Patton self admits he’s not a genius, but has the ability to visualize and manifest his goals with persistence, hard work and faith.
1:06:22- “My vision of ultimate success is having a plane.” (Patton)
1:07:23- Lansang’s wife is also an entrepreneur with a strong artistic foundation.
1:09:10- You will lose motivation if you’re only serving yourself, you have to be a servant leader for long term success.
1:12:08- Being a team player is essential.
1:13:17- “What you give will come back to you.” (Patton)
1:15:25- Patton and Lansang both did not receive the COVID vaccine.
1:17:05- Public speaking is one of Lansang’s biggest challenges.
1:18:24- When Lansang and Patton meet in person for the first time, they will workout and also plunge into an ice bath.
On Episode 5 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Free Speech Advocate and Comedian Audie Brandon. During the podcast the two talk current events, and the state of the world, the internet and more.
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On Episode 4 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Comedian, Podcast Host & Show Producer Robbie 'The Fire' Bernstein. During the podcast the two talk current events, and then dive into the business of comedy. From the entrepreneurial spirit, to controversy in the scene, this is a spicy one! Jump in!
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1:41- One of the recent episodes of RPG got significant views compared to all the others, possibly due to the guest being a financial entrepreneur.
3:05- Patton took his ice bath skills to the test by smashing a six foot sheet of ice with a steel mace to have larger chunks instead of the regular bagged ice.
5:34- “You get in a cold ice bath and deal with that stress, and nothing else is going to stress you out.” (Patton)
6:39- Bernstein doesn’t have a specific fitness regiment, but will always workout each day to stay active and mobile.
9:29- Taking two days off from training is something that will throw Bernstein off energetically.
11:40- Patton and Bernstein both have utilized working out while wearing a weighted vest to add intensity.
13:30- Bernstein works out at LA Fitness.
15:00- Patton describes the steel mace as a, ‘old school battle ax’.
16:34- Patton vows to live to one hundred and eighty eight years old.
19:22- Comedy is one of the things that Bernstein is grateful for.
22:35- Performing at comedy clubs has been very enjoyable for Bernstein, but he prefers to put on his own show.
25:54- Patton beliefs in the Kaizen philosophy, making incremental improvements each day.
26:39- If money was limitless, Bernstein would pay to have stage time every night to perform new material.
30:22- Bernstein is a self admitted loner and would really rather work on his material at the comedy club than socialize with the other comics.
34:42- Finding focus to be productive takes discipline and sometimes you need to have downtime to regain clarity.
37:44- SHEATH has made some impact in the urology medical world as the preferred post surgery underwear.
39:47- “I love watching politics like it’s pro wrestling.” (Bernstein)
43:30- Being sensible is a very important life skill.
48:10- Being a free thinker is priceless instead of just doing whatever someone else tells you to do.
52:27- Bernstein chooses to read the news instead of watching it.
55:07- “CCN still has this perception almost that it is the mainstream.” (Bernstein)
58:30- Politics can often blind you by narrowing your view of the world.
1:03:09- Patton is a strong proponent of the Wim Hof breathing method to stay healthy inside and out.
1:06:22- Bernstein is releasing Neil Young spoof songs for fun.
1:09:00- The censorship Young was preaching about Joe Rogan was contradictory to his biggest song, ‘Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World.’
1:13:10- “Rogan is the pinnacle of media.” (Patton)
1:17:00- Some people think that comedy is lame, but they are not aware there is comedy beyond what they only see on TV.
On Episode 3 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Comedian, Podcast Host and Plant Medicine Facilitator Mike Brancatelli. During the podcast the two catch up and recount their recent retreat together. As the conversation evolves they discuss the growing psychedelic scene, the power of community, today's top comedians and much more. This is one for the books!
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Show notes:
0:51- Brancatelli has been a recurring guest, this is his third appearance on the RPG podcast.
1:41- The new COVID-19 variant made Brancatelli feel tired and achy for a couple of days, but fortunately he was able to overcome it quickly.
3:13- Patton recently attended a men’s retreat that was co directed by Brancatelli.
5:00- Brancatelli is part of an organization called, ‘Sacred Sons’.
8:15- Becoming more well rounded emotionally and strengthening brotherhood are some of the important values of the organization.
11:00- Personal transformation around the age of twelve or thirteen is very prevalent in ancient and modern tribes.
13:17- Patton identifies with the lover and warrior archetype.
15:30- Many people can feel reborn after a psychedelic experience, but the key is to be able to hold onto the feeling long term.
17:05- “You have to put in the work, you have to participate.” (Brancatelli)
18:41- After about three years of performing stand up comedy, Brancatelli decided to leave to pursue something new.
21:45- Patton and Brancatelli are inspired by Aubrey Marcus’s work ethic and persistence to manifest his ideas.
24:27- The overexposure of digital media is a very common problem for most people.
27:34- “Having fun is healing.” (Brancatelli)
31:40- Patton covers what it feels like losing out on a deal.
34:00- For the most part, Brancatelli stays away from political commentary.
38:30- There has always been corruption, but you have to build and focus on what you have control over.
41:33- “What the fuck is the news?” (Brancatelli)
45:00- Everyone is influenced by others whether we think so or not.
47:45- Joe Rogan thinks that time travel would ruin everything.
50:09- “We can invent whatever reality we want.” (Brancatelli)
51:39- Patton reads, plays the piano and practices speaking Spanish to build neuroplasticity.
53:26- Twice a day, Patton meditates for at least ten minutes to build focus and improve sleep.
55:52- Doing an ice bath is often more mental than physical.
57:00- Brancatelli is taking a supplement called, Calm. It is rich in magnesium and can be blended into tea.
1:00:15- ‘Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism’ by Chögyam Trungpa is one of the books that Brancatelli wants to reread.
1:04:40- Brancatelli plans to lead more men’s retreats in the near future.
1:08:20- Patton plans on attending another retreat with Brancatelli very soon.
On Episode 2 of Season 7 Robert is joined by financial advisor Scott Marek. During the conversation Robert and Scott dive deep into business and entrepreneurship. The two explore building businesses, finances, app building, childhood dreams, manifestation and the law of attraction, plus much more.
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Show Notes:
0:43- Marek is the CEO of Maia Wealth.
2:40- Traditionally, Marek works from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
4:07- Patton is going to get a P.O. Box after someone came to his home because the SHEATH HQ was publicly listed not the website.
5:02- During college, Marek did day trading through Forex and an internship his senior year at an insurance shop.
5:53- Marek and his business partner left the insurance shop to start a RIA (registered investment advisory) firm.
9:00- There are many people in the influencer market who choice to live six months and one day out of the year outside of the United States to avoid harsh taxes.
11:50- After launching in 2010, SHEATH had a three year road block. Patton worked with a tailor for three years to continue working on the design.
13:07- Marek received investment money in 2017 to start the RIA, but ending up running out of money towards the end of 2018.
16:28- “As long as you can get the inventory for it, you’re good.” (Marek)
18:45- Early into college, Marek made an app on the Android phone called, Beer Strip.
21:40- It is easy to start a business, maintaining it is the hard part.
24:25- Specifying all the details of what is you want is important in manifesting it.
27:00- Even when you lose in an investment, you have to keep going on.
31:30- Patton breaks down what he has learned from being too difficult in negotiating deals.
35:19- Marek and Patton both believe that when you miss an opportunity, the universe will provide another one.
37:46- “Conceive, achieve, believe.” (Patton)
39:45- The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is the next book Marek is going to read.
44:00- Playing online chess is one of Patton’s favorite things to do.
47:30- SHEATH is a sponsor of Legacy Fighting Alliance.
50:29- “If our clients are losing money, then our revenue is going down.” (Marek)
55:30- Marek covers long term and short term investments.
56:54- Patton mainly invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
1:00:32- Over the next ten years, Marek hopes to grow Maia to over one hundred employees.
1:02:26- Maia is focused on lowering fees for their clients.
1:03:25- Maia is the Roman Goddess of growth.
On the Season 7 Premiere Robert is joined by artist, fitness model, coach and SHEATH Creative Executive Steven Samadhi. Steven lives the lifestyle he calls 'Meditate, Lift Weight, Celebrate', and the two dive into several topics and stories that makes this one of the most powerful episodes on RPG to date. During the conversation Robert and Steven talk about the creative path, stepping things up in 2022, recounting Steven's placement in his first bodybuilding (Men's Physique) competition, and the long awaited story about meeting Joe Rogan.
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Show Notes:
1:01- You’re always more grateful for the simple things in life after you recover from being sick.
2:00- Samadhi works in customer service and marketing for SHEATH.
3:07- For the episode, Patton wore the Infinity Presence x SHEATH bamboo shirt that says, “Meditate, Lift Weight, Celebrate.”
4:15- It has been over a year and a half since Samadhi began full time work with SHEATH.
5:21- Nearly four years ago, Samadhi began recording with Matt Xian and a freestyle was the first thing uploaded to SoundCloud.
6:26- “I’m not scared to get out there, I’m talking about positive stuff and staying in my lane.” (Samadhi)
8:02- ‘Lilypad’ is the first country song Samadhi has made.
11:11- ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace D. Wattles is the last book Samadhi read, and is now starting ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ by Tony Robbins.
14:38- Patton is excited to do more acting skits this year.
14:57- Samadhi is doing the 75 Hard Challenge for the third time starting January 17th, 2022.
17:34- To prepare for his first Men’s Physique competition, Samadhi did a bulking cycle for four months and then a four month shredding cycle.
18:15- After about five or six weeks, he got the results from his show and learned he placed dead last. He was in tears for about five minutes, but ultimately it has been a blessing and significant motivator to improve in all areas on and off the stage.
22:16- “Because that punch to the gut will stimulate you for the rest of your life.” (Patton)
24:05- “Building Armor” is the song that Samadhi is currently working on.
25:25- “We’re all tinkering and making this masterpiece.” (Samadhi)
27:07- Patton cried in triumph after making his high school sophomore basketball team.
28:33- There are steps and levels of progression in life.
30:42- “I have a zest for life, I like being challenged.” (Samadhi)
32:45- Patton and Samadhi squashed their years long beef by fighting in the ring at SkankFest 2021 in Houston, Texas.
35:08- Samadhi got to hold the punching bag for UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno back in July at the Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada during a SHEATH photoshoot.
38:50- Over five years ago, Patton threw a pair of SHEATH off a balcony to Joe Rogan after his set had just finished.
41:01- Patton will potentially buy some billboards to advertise in the Metaverse.
42:51- Being out in nature is hard to beat.
44:45- It is important to not restrict free speech.
46:09- You will turn off a lot of people by being judgmental and rude.
51:45- Patton is a fan of Kratom.
54:33- Samadhi is a big fan of smoking weed and doesn’t enjoy uppers.
56:06- Honoring your creative method will help keep you focused on yourself and not the competition.
1:00:23- “We serve out of love.” (Samadhi)
For the final episode of of Season 6 Robert is joined by Jason House who is a lawyer and CVO of Iridium Sports Agency. Jason works with the UFC Lightweight Champion and SHEATH Athlete, Brandon Moreno. In the conversation the two talk about their favorite books on success, how to press on through thick and thin, and the business behind the largest growing sport in the world, MMA.
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Show Notes:
0:35- House is the CEO of Iridium Sports Agency.
2:06- After twelve years of hard work representing talented fighters from all different leagues, House came to tears two weeks after Brandon Moreno claimed the UFC Lightweight championship while both were on a media tour.
4:34- House played college baseball and attended law school but once that was done he still felt the need for camaraderie, so he joined a local Jiu-Jitsu class.
5:45- Two years after graduating law school, House was working at Outback Steakhouse and managing fighters.
7:31- House grew up in Diamond Bar, which is on the outskirts of Orange County, California.
9:20- One of House’s favorite books is ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie.
11:36- “I think we have to stay true to the course and stay on, I mean, success is never a straight line.” (House)
15:10- Showing what value you can provide is important before you ask to be compensated.
17:54- Within his first year of watching an MMA fight, House managed to book a fight for his first client.
22:27- House found the confidence to open his own sports agency after shadowing an agent after he was finished at law school.
26:55- “You are the five people you hang around the most.” (House)
28:23- One of the responsibilities that House has is making sure his fighters are placed in the best league on a case by case basis to serve their unique skill sets.
31:46- Never judge a book by its cover, make sure you get to know someone before you make preconceived judgments.
35:22- Patton wants to sponsor athletes that are truly passionate about the SHEATH brand and culture.
37:45- House and Patton both have utilized vision boards to manifest success into their reality.
40:53- “Conceive, believe, achieve.” (Patton)
45:05- There is a big chance that the crowd will chant, “Let’s go Brandon!” at Brandon Moreno’s next fight.
46:40- Patton enjoys the energy of the fights from the Legacy Fighting Alliance.
52:30- The story of the fighters and their will to succeed is very inspiring to continue on even when facing adversity.
56:00- The feeling of achieving your goal and winning against the odds is arguably the best feeling ever.
58:08- Patton is a big fan of UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno’s boxing style.
1:01:45- There is a big anticipation for the rematch between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo.
For episode 11 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Chief Creative Officer of SHEATH, Matt 'Xian' Humble. Matt is also the founder of TIMEWHEEL, a mission based organization that supports artists into the new era of digital media. During the conversation the two discuss a wide variety of topics such as their latest project, the TIMEWHEEL Foundation, which Robert is Treasurer of, and the different philosophies that Matt has been learning about through his podcast, Xian Archive.
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Show Notes:
1:11- Patton suggests using a Peloton to improve your fitness level.
3:15- Xian reflects on the inaction of the ‘Island Boys’ in releasing an official track.
5:04- Patton and Xian recently formed the Timewheel Foundation to help support artists in the digital era.
8:44- “We’ve been going down this succession rabbit hole recently.” (Xian)
10:57- There have been some studies that indicate you don’t accrue more happiness once you begin making more than $70-80,000 annually.
13:19- Alex Becker is an example of someone who is frugal with managing their money and doesn’t rely on material items for happiness.
16:50- One of the materials that Xian and Patton don’t wear is the watch.
17:35- “I can’t imagine having nine and they’re all made out of diamonds and three times as heavy.” (Xian)
21:57- Xian views visionary artist Peyson Jones as the next Alex Grey or Picasso.
23:30- Many people have good ideas and form businesses but end up not wanting to put in the groundwork.
26:25- It is important to treat each and everyday as a success.
29:34- “I think you should celebrate the little victories and that’s how you find happiness in everyday.” (Xian)
33:42- Xian explains the process of finding beats, selecting something that is aligned with where you are internally.
37:30- ‘Lilypad’ by Steven Samadhi is one of Patton’s favorite songs.
42:05- Our analytical mind can be powerful because it helps ensure our survival, but it needs to be regulated.
48:30- Regulating anger can become easier when you remember to come back to your center, zen state.
50:40- Xian recently watched “Tree of Life”, a film about why kids test the limits on reality.
54:26- The therapeutic model of reparenting is discussed.
56:05- Xian describes one of the first times he ever felt lonely and scared as a child.
1:01:45- The mind helps the body navigate through life with less difficulty.
1:04:44- Being able to coach yourself through tough moments is a big life skill.
1:06:37- Xian was recently director of photography for a documentary directed by Ben Stewart and starring Aubrey Marcus.
1:10:35- Psychedelics have been beneficial for building creativity and remembering to be open to receive the information from the cosmos.
1:12:22- The Sony A73 is the newest camera that Xian will be using to film SHEATH content.
1:13:53- “We’re going to make some fun.” (Patton)
For episode 10 of Season 6 Robert is joined by 4X MMA World Champion and BJJ Black Belt Capoiera Professor Luis Palomino. The two discuss Luis's lifestyle and mentality, from diet, to training, and home life, including taking care of his prized canines. Luis has a ton of knowledge to share for aspiring professional fighters, or people interested in bettering honing their routine.
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Show Notes:
0:42- Palomino is the lightweight champion of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Nearly everyday, he starts with a 5:00 AM workout.
1:53- Cardio, kickboxing and weights are staples in his training program.
3:18- Even after catching and overcoming COVID-19, Palomino still feels that he is not fully recovered.
5:54- “You gotta invest in yourself man, cause nobody else do.” (Palomino)
9:00- Eating according to your blood type helps determine the best use of your acids for digesting food.
11:32- Palomino has gotten used to training fasted and will usually wait until 2:00 PM to eat his first meal.
13:26- Patton has five dogs that are all different and Palomino has four, all being American Bully breed.
17:30- Dogs are great companions and help us balance our emotions. After Palomino got depressed because of a knee injury after a fight in Russia, he decided to buy two female American Bully puppies to help him feel better during recovery.
21:00- Between the ages of eleven and fourteen, Palomino practiced boxing in California.
24:25- After being jumped by two guys while riding his bike to the boxing gym before practice, Palomino beat both of them up once he gained his bearings.
27:50- Palomino’s nickname is “Baboon.”
33:35- Fighting with gloves is meant to protect the fighters hands, not soften the blow.
35:35- Getting hit makes Palomino angry and fuels him to takedown his opponent.
39:30- Palomino noticed significant energy depletion after getting back from the hospital after he was cleared of COVID-19.
46:25- One of Palomino’s friends that competes in triathlons for fun, took three months to fully recover from the virus.
48:30- Recovery is the most important aspect for training and preparing for a fight.
53:00- Palomino would love to fight Mike Perry in the BKFC.
58:00- During his first day at the hospital, the doctor misdiagnosed Palomino and said he didn’t have COVID-19.
For episode 9 of Season 6 Robert is joined by host of the Colorado Springs Business Podcast, Andrew Hazzlee. After appearing on Andrew's show, Robert decided to return the favor and host him on RPG. During the conversation the two delve into the ins-and-outs of business, the law of attraction, plant medicine, ADHD and more.
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Show Notes:
1:00- Andrew Hazzlee is the host of the Colorado Springs Business Podcast.
3:40- Success for podcasting may be different for other people, Hazzlee started it mainly for business development.
5:00- Patton had a United States special forces solider visit his home recently to do a photoshoot with Sheath.
6:00- Hazzlee is the owner of Vehement Visuals.
8:40- For down time, Hazzlee will go out on a hike with his dog to decompress and get some fresh air.
11:13- Lowering the lights before bed helps your melatonin levels, sleeping between 11:00 PM and 3:00 AM is beneficial for a natural sleep cycle.
14:12- A lot of times we think of things too much because we don’t write them down and record them so we can free our mind for ideas.
16:02- Everyday, Hazzlee will start a google doc to set his intention for the day.
20:15- Hazzlee recently purchased an Oculus Quest 2 for productivity, he has a background in video editing.
23:48- By 2022, Hazzlee would like to outsource all of his video editing to free him up for the special finishing touches.
26:27- Despite having high energy and a positive attitude, Hazzlee states that he can have off days too where he doesn’t do anything.
28:22- Both Patton and Hazzlee have previously been diagnosed with ADHD.
30:22- Patton suggests working on getting a good night’s rest instead of taking any medicine, unless you really need it.
37:22- Mind mapping helps you to remember things better and dream more.
41:38- Having a vision board allows your ideas to manifest into reality.
43:30- “What you think about, you bring about.” (Patton)
45:20- Hazzlee wants to move to Starbase, Texas whenever Elon Musk forms it.
48:30- The past year, Hazzlee has been focused on learning E-commerce.
51:47- “Being negative narrows your thinking so much.” (Patton)
For episode 8 of Season 6 Robert is joined by writer and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Phillip. In the conversation the two discuss the art-form that is podcasting, as well as their psychedelic experiences. Later in the episode the two dive into a conversation around the internal critic we all deal with, and how to confront the reality, good or bad, that you find before you.
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Show Notes:
0:45- Michael Phillip is host of the podcast, Third Eye Drops.
3:00- Podcasting has become Phillip’s way to make the sounds he is putting into the void have some meaning.
5:08- “You’re dipping into the wonder of life and evaluating it with these words and you do it very eloquently.” (Patton)
8:23- “Terence McKenna was like the psychedelic Jordan Peterson.” (Patton)
12:18- “A pernicious thing has taken root.” (Phillip commenting on public discourse)
14:29- One of Phillip’s favorite philosophers is Socrates.
18:00- After serving in the army, Patton has seen how the media can portray false narratives about war efforts.
21:15- It can be good to be curious about your emotions, but not letting them manipulate them.
26:04- Trying to place both on only one side of the political spectrum doesn’t do anything to make change.
29:53- “There’s nothing that could surprise me at this point, almost.” (Phillip)
34:07- Dialogue helps us with the flux of reality.
36:48- “I’m not interested in idealogical supremacy.” (Phillip)
42:40- Psychedelics can take you to the deepest extremes.
45:40- Patton conveys the importance of slowing down and taking a moment to reflect on growth and progress.
50:49- Phillip’s go to for a psychedelic experience is psilocybin mushrooms.
56:14- There seems to be some kind of jester entity experienced in out of body experiences.
58:33- Patton describes his first experienced with psilocybin mushrooms at age sixteen.
1:00:54- Psychedelics can mean ‘soul manifesting’.
1:03:34- It is a great feeling to go back to being even after dealing with chaos and uncertainty.
1:07:34- Salvia is a strong dissociative psychedelic plant that doesn’t produce pleasant experiences.
1:10:33- “Everybody is just a work in progress.” (Phillip)
1:14:34- Finding a happy medium is good for balance.
For episode 7 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Professional Boxer Noel Mikaelian. During the conversation the two dive into the topics of motivation, building belief in oneself, staying inspired, professionalism and conquering self-doubt. They also touch on being a team player and not letting ego run the show. This podcast one for the books and has many lessons to integrate.
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Show Notes:
1:45- When you go into a fight, you have to believe you can win.
3:22- Patton used to work an office job and would sometimes go to the board room and pretend to be the president leading a meeting.
5:45- Mikaelian started training around the age of twelve.
7:50- Patton and Mikaelian are both fans of Tyson Fury.
10:50- Once a month, Patton will meet with other entrepreneurs for a mastermind alliance.
14:05- It is good to let other people help you, but you can’t let them take advantage and make it seem like you owe them something.
17:24- “I’m just a fan of combat sports in general.” (Patton)
22:42- There is corruption in boxing that turns people off and sometimes it directs them to join MMA.
25:45- Doing a boxing style workout can be a huge stress reliever for people who are very busy.
28:25- You have to be prepared for anything when you enter in the ring.
29:50- Mikealian’s brother was a professional boxer with a record of 13-0 and went on to become a corporate lawyer after his fight career.
34:40- Mikaelian recently celebrated his thirty first birthday.
37:50- During the off season, Mikaelian maintains a well rounded diet and doesn’t switch things up too much.
40:00- Patton explains the origin story of SHEATH.
For episode 6 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Professional Boxer & MMA Fighter Ermal Hadribeaj. Ermal has an innate gift for the game of boxing. During this podcast we learn how to keep on our life mission through thick and thin. Ermal shares his story of growing tough through continuing to show up to his fights even with a broken hand. Finding victory at a disadvantage, Ermal developed an iron will that has carried him forward ever since.
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Show Notes:
0:43- Hadribeaj is the WBC Super Welterweight champion of the world.
3:04- At age twenty seven, Hadribeaj is more aware of his body in the ring and how to prevent injuries.
4:50- The first time Hadribeaj trained at a boxing gym, he took his shoes off because of his MMA background.
6:40- Even after getting a broken hand during a tournament in Albania, Hadribeaj managed to push through and place third.
9:34- Hadribeaj took up dancing for two years before he settled into MMA and boxing full time.
13:03- Having a good coach can take you to the top.
15:45- A solid support system and the right pressure can be a huge motivating factor to stay on the grind and succeed.
21:30- “If you can’t breathe, you can’t fight.” (Patton)
22:48- Stretching is very important to release your muscles and remove tension.
24:48- “Since I’ve done ice baths, I’m not afraid of cold anymore.” (Hadribeaj)
28:32- Not drinking alcohol or limiting the frequency will keep you stronger and in better conditioning.
34:00- Hadribeaj talks about his first experience wearing Sheath underwear.
36:39- Fifth Street Gym in Miami, Florida is one of Hadribeaj’s favorite places to train because of the high energy and historic legacy.
41:04- Hadribeaj has aspirations of gaining citizenship in the United States and purchasing a home in Miami, Florida.
43:33- Patton is inspired by fighters mental, spiritual and physical toughness and ability to get in the zone.
47:50- What scared Hadribeaj most during his MMA career was his lack of boxing knowledge and skill.
51:04- Switching your foot stance in boxing is an important technique.
53:49- Whenever you complain about whatever you’re doing, it makes it more difficult.
55:51- Patton accredits his wife for making him a better person.
58:32- During training season, Hadribeaj will eat chicken, fish, vegetables and other clean food sources.
1:01:50- When you grow up in poverty, you appreciate basic things like having a stocked refrigerator and air condtioning.
1:04:12- Hadribeaj has a brother who moved to America when he was twenty years old and had an MMA career with a record of twelve wins and one loss.
1:09:03- Three years ago, Hadribeaj felt very alone at the beginning of his journey but now can reflect back and be grateful for all the hard work he put in to become the champion.
For episode 5 of Season 6 Robert is joined by MMA Fighter and Head Coach of Original Grappler Training Center, Georgi Karakhanyan. Known for his Carnivore Diet, Georgi sheds light on his diet and the benefits of eating meat and avoiding junkfood. From clarity of mind, to purpose and vision, Georgi finds this diet helps him tremendously in his fitness, both mentally and physically.
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Show Notes:
1:26- Karakhanyan’s first passion was soccer, having played for twelve years before fighting.
4:09- Having losses on his record made Karakhanyan want to win even more and reminded him that he is a warrior of life.
7:30- Before the carnivore diet, Karakhanyan was a vegetarian for fifteen years.
11:11- After experiencing a loss, eating junk food can be a big temptation to feel good temporarily.
12:30- Karakhanyan mainly eats ground beef, steak, eggs and bacon.
14:05- One of the biggest parts of the carnivore diet is not using any seed oils in your cooking.
16:40- Making sure your insulin and glucose levels stay in a good range is very important for preventing type two diabetes.
18:02- At one point, Patton was pre diabetic because of his high sugar diet.
20:42- Patton is a huge fan of taking Lion’s mane mushrooms for optimal brain function.
22:45- Karakhanyan takes many ice baths and practices breath work to stay in top conditioning.
26:05- Not breathing through the mouth during sleep has many advantages, Karakhanyan will tape his mouth closed to improve breathing capability through the nostrils.
31:05- “I think the benefits from Wim Hof are insane.” (Karakhanyan)
35:36- Every morning, Patton will go to YouTube for the guided Wim Hof breathing practices.
39:01- Law of attraction has been a proven method for success.
43:23- A good diet is necessary for spiritual strength.
45:15- Karakhanyan will use a sous vide to cook his steaks.
48:43- At age thirty six, Karakhanyan will still train two to three times per day.
49:17- “I’m trying to live to a thousand.” (Patton)
54:45- To avoid a cramp during an evening training, Karakhanyan will drink a cup of water with real salt.
56:20- “Stretches are good when you’re really warmed up.” (Karakhanyan)
58:00- Patton and Karakhanyan both own infrared saunas.
1:00:28- Because of the 9,000 foot elevation in Woodlawn Park, Colorado, Patton feels extra energized whenever he travels to places at sea level.
For episode 4 of Season 6 Robert is joined by LFA & Bellator Fighter Julius Anglickas. Julius has a long history in the martial arts and knows how deeply mentality plays a role in success. In this podcast we learn his story and what it takes to go all in on your dreams. The two explore topics such as the hype building up to a fight, investing your time wisely and putting yourself in a position to succeed.
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Show Notes:
1:22- Anglickas has been fighting for more than seven years, starting at age twenty four.
3:30- After finishing his Master’s degree in teaching, Anglickas didn’t feel the need to jump right into work and wanted time to explore what he really wanted.
6:28- Recovery is essential for every athlete because you will have long term gains like avoiding injury and not being totally exhausted all the time.
8:35- “You don’t want fighting to consume your life.” (Anglickas)
12:50- Patton now chooses to not be panicked in business because he had to go through every obstacle in the beginning and understands how to learn from going past panicking and feeling frustrated.
17:00- Nate Diaz still has an amazing legacy despite his string of losses.
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21:02- The first job Anglickas had after relocating from Lithuania was a grocery stocker at Schmidt's market in Long Island, New York where has was paid seventy dollars and fifty cents per hour.
27:42- Anglickas expected to live in the suburbs when he settled in America with his family but ended up in a house in the woods with a lot of privacy.
32:10- Traveling back home at least a few times each year is very important to Anglickas.
37:07- To prepare for an upcoming fight, Anglickas will sometimes spare up to three training partners at the same time.
43:25- “Not everyone can be champion.” (Patton)
47:26- Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning “change for the better” or “ continuous improvement.”
53:10- There seems to be a vast difference in the publicity antics between Bellator and the UFC.
56:24- Many people think the UFC is the pinnacle of MMA but there are other organizations that are very competitive.
For episode 3 of Season 6 Robert is joined by National Geographic Photographer Mike Tice who shares his story of beginning with photography, getting an affirmation from a friend, and deciding to chase his vision of getting featured by the world's premiere nature photography magazine, NatGeo. In his journey he learns lessons about success and ultimately achieves his dream and lives a peaceful life among the mountains of Colorado.
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Show Notes:
1:05- Tice recently moved to Woodland Park, Colorado to continue his photography career and discovered Sheath through the local magazine and became immediately interested in collaboration.
2:08- In 2014, before going on a ten day safari in South Africa with a work group, Tice realized he didn’t have any kind of camera equipment other than his iPhone.
3:38- One of the first pictures he took with his new Nikon camera was an elephant that was about seventy five yards away, by the end of the trip, he had taken over four thousand photos.
10:08- In March 2016, Tice visited Colorado Springs, Colorado for the first time and became so excited about taking photos that he woke up at 3:30 AM the first morning at the Garden of the Gods hotel and went out to shoot. The photo he took at 4:18 AM titled ‘4:18’ became a published photo for NatGeo.
13:18- Patton’s favorite thing about podcasting is locking in and removing distractions so he can get to know the other person better.
16:10- You have to work a job you don’t like to learn about yourself and gain persistence to discover what you’re best at.
18:57- Documenting your experiences through video doesn’t have to be scary, just be real and explain what you’re about.
21:50- Going above and beyond in customer service is a quality that Patton inherited through Gary Vaynerchuk.
25:22- Tice reflects on how much fun he had during one of his earlier photoshoots when he captured a crop duster dropping fungicide on a field in Des Moines, Iowa.
27:50- After living in Fountain, Colorado for a year, Tice and his wife decided they wanted to find a home in Woodland Park.
28:30- Capturing photos of senior citizens is Tice’s next business venture and he believes it will help improve his overall skill set.
30:41- Tice has a love for cars, recently purchasing a Tesla Model 3 performance edition after Patton picked him and his son up in the long range version.
36:08- Because of Covid, Tice and his wife worked out in their home for the first time in thirty two years of marriage.
39:35- Tice describes Las Vegas, Nevada as “the wild, wild West again.”
43:50- Tice accredits his artistic eye to his grandmother who had a painting studio in her home.
47:29- It is never too late to feel young again.
53:06- Most hedge funds have a tendency to despise people that work as day traders.
54:27- Tice encourages new photographers to study YouTube and continue learning.
56:44- The next thing Tice wants to do is document a big sports game from the NFL or MLB.
For episode 2 of Season 6 Robert is joined by a Colorado Springs Switchback's Soccer Player. Rony Argueta is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL Championship. On this podcast Rony shares his story with falling in love with the sport of soccer and the ups and downs that he's seen throughout his career. He also shares some great advice about being a team player and carrying a spirit of positivity through thick and thin. This is an incredible conversation between two avid sports fans that delves into the psychology of success.
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Show Notes:
1:08- The Colorado Springs Switchbacks are currently ranked second in their division.
3:03- Argueta compliments his new coach for picking great players to solidify a winning team.
4:38- Joining the Switchbacks in 2015 was Argueta’s first experience with professional soccer.
8:10- You have to always remain grateful and grounded with what you have.
9:06- Argueta first began playing soccer at age six. By age eight, he joined a local team in Costa Mesa, California.
14:43- After receiving an academic scholarship for The University of California, Santa Barbara, Argueta tried out for the soccer team in the spring but did not make the cut.
17:00- To continue fueling his passion, Argueta joined the club team and would often play intramural on the weekend to stay sharp and continue building skill sets.
23:00- Argueta jumped into his first game with Ventura County around minute sixty five after his coach called him in to play as a striker.
26:21- Following graduation, Argueta began work at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and continued training very hard to be prepared for any opportunity to play professionally.
32:35- Steve Trittschuh offered Argueta a contract in 2015 to play with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
35:50- “Work ethic is like muscle memory, and I don’t like to not work.” (Patton)
39:10- Patton is a big fan of coach Phil Jackson from the Chicago Bulls.
42:15- It has been over two years since Patton began podcasting.
47:40- The Switchbacks are ranked second in their division and are hopeful about the playoffs.
50:23- Covid has made public appearances more difficult for the team.
For episode 1 of Season 6 Robert is joined by Body Healer, Yogi and Plant Medicine Practitioner Dr. Har Hari. During the conversation the two discuss Har Hari's time with Wim Hof, ice baths, breathwork, plant medicine, psychedelics, and the world through the lens of the spiritual entrepreneur + more.
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Show Notes:
1:30- Patton has been inspired by Hari to take more cold plunges and increase breath work training, particularly the Wim Hof breathing method.
3:29- In the last twenty minutes of his hour long sixtieth birthday ice bath, Hari went into complete psychedelic realms.
7:02- It can be very beneficial to add in daily wellness practices, instead of only taking prescribed medicine.
8:25- “The shit has hit the fan and people really need to wake up.” (Hari)
10:10- Hari is a proponent of Yogi Bhajan’s Kundalini Yoga teachings.
14:00- “I do believe that consciousness can live outside the body.” (Patton)
16:15- The Hopi Native American tribe believe that Southern Colorado is a safe zone for when the earth changes happen.
18:50- Attending a ceramics class has been beneficial for Patton’s creativity and meditation practice.
22:20- Doing a five minute ice bath in the morning before work helps Hari to stay optimal.
27:00- Hitting the weights after an ice bath can feel wonderful, Hari enjoys using the X3 Bar for resistance training.
30:00- Hari introduces breath work to his clients before starting any kind of cold shower or ice bath practice.
34:15- Hari recently added in a hyperbaric chamber in his office that his clients can use for oxygen therapy.
40:30- A lower pressure hyperbaric chamber can achieve the effects as a higher one, it would just take a longer time.
44:26- Hari is attending the 7th annual Biohacking Conference in Orlando, Florida September 17th-19th.
49:21- Patton and Hari didn’t get the COVID-19 vaccine because they feel it isn’t natural.
54:40- Wim Hof recommends just putting your hands in ice water for two minutes before attempting an ice bath or cold shower.
57:17- Hari laughs when he states that his wife is just as crazy as he is.
59:25- During Wim Hof breathing, Hari will lay on his back, while Patton chooses to sit upright, slightly tilted back.
For episode 12 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Style Icon and founder of Alpha M, Aaron Marino. During the conversation the two discuss their respective journeys to success through teamwork, partnership and utilizing the mastermind principle. Aaron also discusses challenges entrepreneurs will face, and the patience required to build something from the ground up, as well as touching on balancing daily life with work life.
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Show Notes:
1:08- The last time Patton & Marino were in contact was at the Menfluential conference in Atlanta, Georgia February 2020.
4:40- In 2006, Marino filed for bankruptcy after going broke working as beer delivery driver to make ends meet. Since age twelve, he has had the dream of owning a fitness center.
6:20- After graduating college with a business management degree, Marino moved to Atlanta Georgia and began work as a personal trainer. Shortly after working in a health club, he met a business partner and they opened up three nutrition shops. He had to end the relationship after his partner began expressing interest in selling illegal drugs at the shops.
10:25- Patton also knows what it is like to climb out of the bankruptcy hole.
11:12- “My advice to most people is, success doesn’t always look like what you hope it will or expect it to, and you just gotta keep your eyes open.” (Marino)
14:00- In 2007, Marino received a camera as a gift from his wife, by 2008 he was filming style tip videos to help guys look and feel better.
16:37- “The customers, the consumers are the boss.” (Patton)
18:30- Marino appreciates his wife helping him stay on top of skin care and other practices that a promote positive self image.
22:45- Marino has a wrestling background but has never been in a fist fight brawl.
27:37- Patton and Marino both reflect on how shipping costs and delays have exploded recently.
29:51- By 2022, the bottle necking should end and shipping should flow.
36:06- Even after experiencing a big setback with botched manufacturing on the second kickstarter campaign, Patton didn’t lose sight of his vision.
40:48- The concept of NFT’s is something that Marino is still not fully interested in.
43:17- Patton is heavy in crypto because he knows that inflation will reduce the power of the dollar.
49:15- Shipping is one of the biggest expenses you will see in operating a retail business.
52:25- “You gotta listen to your customers, because ultimately they are going to be the reason why your business is successful.” (Marino)
58:40- Entrepreneurship can be difficult and not for everyone.
For episode 11 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter and Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno. During the conversation the two discuss working hard for your dreams, patience, and staying positive through thick and thin. Brandon shares his story about losing his UFC affiliation and working hard to gain it back, ultimately to climb to the top and become the champion of his weight division + much more.
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Show Notes:
1:00- Patton became a fan of Moreno and his positive mental attitude after watching him on The Ultimate Fighter.
2:30- Moreno enjoys reading philosophy and psychology books, one of his favorites is Relentless by Dean Stott.
4:10- After being cut from the UFC, Moreno felt sad but went into a hyper focused state of discipline and continued training every morning to become better.
6:50- Moreno started training MMA at age twelve and is currently twenty-seven.
9:43- Instead of trying fancy new moves, Moreno prefers to continue mastering and sharpening his fundamentals.
12:01- In the future, Moreno hopes to start a fighting league in Tijuana.
13:34- Half of Patton’s family is Mexican and are based in Laredo and McAllen, Texas. Moreno’s wife is from Laredo, Texas.
17:07- After being very frustrated about having difficulty speaking English to his teammates on The Ultimate Fighter season twenty-two in 2016, Moreno became determined to learn a lot of English and is now proficient after gaining confidence in his language skills.
19:15- Jacob Parga was the one who connected SHEATH with Brandon Moreno.
22:25- During his amateur career, Moreno competed in a lot of kickboxing and jiu jitsu tournaments. MMA helped him escape a sedentary lifestyle and bad diet.
25:15- Moreno is a big advocate of visualization to help promote self confidence and mental clarity.
28:42- “Soy el mejor” is what Moreno was repeating to himself over and over before his title fight. It means, I’m the best.
33:53- The week before a fight, Moreno will enjoy prepped meals courtesy of the UFC Performance Institute. His favorite breakfast meal is pancakes and eggs.
35:47- Patton accredits his first place basic training physical fitness finish to not eating in the fast food line, but instead opting for the unprocessed, whole food line.
39:20- Moreno said he would have to be paid $2,000,000 to fight Jake Paul.
40:18- Being humble and kind are qualities that Moreno embodies.
For episode 10 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter James Krause. The two discuss the mindset of champions, teamwork, self-talk, and what it takes to reach success in today's arena. James also shares his best tips for getting the most out of life and your respective career, which is timeless advice anyone could learn from. They also dive into Cryptocurrency and how the two have invested in it for the future.
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Show Notes:
0:46- Patton first discovered Krause after watching an episode of The Ultimate Fighter.
3:30- As a coach, Krause emphasizes having a winning mindset in addition to enhancing skills and lessening the margin of error.
5:27- “When you start making people do stuff, they shy away from it.” (Krause)
7:54- Positive self talk is essential because it promotes confidence and builds success.
11:00- Fine and gross motor skills are important to understand in fighting.
14:00- Having fighters who are present and show up the best they can be for fight night are likely to win.
15:40- Krause has been coaching for over fifteen years.
16:42- “People are loyal to culture and relationships.” (Krause)
18:00- Patton got SHEATH tattooed on his back in 2013 as a bet on himself.
21:24- Patton and Krause are both invested in a variety of crypto currencies.
25:39- A big purchase like buying a home will be something Krause can achieve through the block chain technology.
29:39- You can’t continue to check your portfolio over and over again, sometimes you have to step away and wait.
30:24- “Kava is a root from the South Pacific that makes you calm and happy.” (Patton)
32:00- Bitcoin is the legal tender in El Salvador.
35:00- Every major city experiences homelessness in varying degrees.
35:50- Krause owns three gyms and has multiple real estate properties he rents out to build wealth.
39:15- One of the reasons for investing in MetroPCS was because Krause worked at T-Mobile before entering the UFC.
41:00- “Think & Grow Rich is my bible.” (Patton)
44:24- Patton enjoys Drake and Wiz Khalifa because they motivate him to work harder.
46:11- You cannot deter people who are truly obsessed with their passion.
48:34- “People with money are able to help other people with money.” (Krause)
50:30- Krause is passionate about helping the fighters he works with to become financially free.
54:00- Abundance and positivity are the foundation to build the rest of yourself.
For episode 9 of Season 5 Robert is joined by The Dave Schulenson aka The Schmo. Every week Dave and his co-host Helen Yee bring their audience the latest MMA and combat sports news from the world’s fight capital, Las Vegas. They interview fighters, trainers and other big names in MMA talk about the sport, the life and anywhere the conversation takes them. Robert and Dave discuss topics like the intricacies and business behind the UFC, and other top MMA leagues, their respective journeys and maintaining a positive attitude through the challenges life throws their way.
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Show Notes:
1:07- Dave Schmulenson is one of the few press pass holders for the UFC.
2:45- Schmo loves being able to interview talented fighters from all over the world.
3:45- Conor McGregor is one of the few athletes that Schmo has yet to interview one on one.
5:00- More fighters in the UFC are choosing to live in Las Vegas due to the exceptional training facilities like the UFC Performance Institute.
6:15- Patton & Schmo are both familiar with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and want to increase their practice.
9:09- Schmo is happy being known for interviewing MMA athletes but started out covering NBA & NFL and has evolved into more combat sports.
10:14- Michael Jordan is the one athlete that would make the Schmo nervous to interview.
13:27- Politics is a big frustration for Patton and Schmo because they know that one side isn’t better than the other and always remember that we are human and not perfect.
15:20- Schmo isn’t afraid to call out the hypocrisies of sponsorships within the sports world.
23:08- There are a vast number of reasons for why and when people join combat sports.
28:00- Patton and Schmo are both huge fans of Paul “The Irish Dragon” Felder.
31:17- Schmo wants to break the outdated mold of boxing because it’s not relatable to the new generation.
33:39- Jake Paul is helping bring awareness to fighter pay which outweighs his negative image as the bad guy.
35:30- Schmo has a degree in communications from The University of Arizona.
37:30- During his senior year in college, Schmo realized he didn’t want to go to Law school but wanted to continue sports broadcasting after getting a spot on the Arizona Athletics team where he got to interview baseball and basketball coaches and players during the pre game.
40:48- “Sports are such an important thing for everybody in life, like they teach you so much about life, how to win, lose, face adversity, build chemistry and teams.” (Schmo)
45:08- Sheath sponsored athlete Brandon Moreno might be the only athlete cut from the UFC that was cut then came back to earn the championship.
48:00- Schmo believes that Khabib will keep his 29-0 record and come back to fight unless it is an exhibition.
49:30- “You gotta enjoy the process and journey.” (Schmo)
50:49- The Schmo works out every day for an hour to get a good sweat and stay mobile. He doesn’t settle into one thing, he enjoys everything from Pilates and Yoga to strength training.
54:00- We all want to experience triumph from time to time.
56:09- Most people don’t realize how much work and sacrifice goes into achieving success.
For episode 8 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Brooklyn Boxing Podcast Host, Patrick Healy. Patrick started his podcast out of his backpack traveling from Brooklyn to Miami. He interviews boxers, fighters, trainers, promoters and personalities and dives deep into their story. During this podcast Robert asks Patrick questions about starting a podcast, and then the two delve into stories about their favorite UFC fighters + more.
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Show Notes:
0:37- A couple weeks ago, Patton was a guest on the Brooklyn Boxing Podcast led by Patrick Healy.
2:02- One of the biggest challenges in podcasting is bringing an energy that makes things exciting and captivating for the guest and audience.
3:54- The quality of episodes has gone up for Healy since he partnered up with others who can help him with editing and promoting across multiple platforms. He now has forty two episodes under his belt.
5:30- HBO 24/7 had amazing story telling for the boxers on the show, which led Healy to fall in love with the sport because it felt like a movie.
8:20- “A lot of these guys are deeply emotional because it’s such a lonely sport and there’s so much pressure on them.” (Healy)
11:45- When you know the back story of the fighters, it brings hype but with substance.
13:22- The landscape of boxing is challenging right now because there is a need to bring in new audiences and get things exciting.
15:39- There are four belt per division in boxing, but only one belt per division in the UFC.
22:44- The next big fight that Healy is excited for is Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk September 25th.
25:30- Healy states that David Feldman is the Dana White of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.
29:30- There is a possibility of a UFC vs. Bellator championship in the near future.
30:55- “Refereeing in MMA is such a nightmare, I don’t know how Herb Dean and those guys do it.” (Healy)
34:35- Healy doesn’t have aspirations to go pro in boxing, but just has love for the sport and training. He might fight as an amateur at some point.
38:01- Colby Covington was a perfect example of taking time to develop a persona.
40:53- “I don’t like a beatdown, I like a close fight.” (Patton)
44:30- The most electric energy Patton has felt watching a fight was Cowboy Cerrone vs. Conor McGregor.
47:30- Seeing a fighter rise to greatness is extremely inspiring but can be upsetting once they care about money more than the game.
52:18- “You can’t just parachute in and expect results.” (Healy)
55:00- Visualization is a huge tool to help motivate you to get what you want.
57:22- Healy wants to be one of the good guys in the boxing world that actually helps out the fighters.
59:22- You really see the human spirit come into play during the fights.
1:02:34- Healy and Patton have both been influenced by Gary Vaynerchuk.
1:04:00- “People are always quick to ask before they give.” (Patton)
1:06:39- Three of Patton’s favorite podcasters: Theo Von, Tim Dillon and Bridget Phetasy.
For episode 7 of Season 5 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Jason Knight. Jason was a top contender in the Gamebred Fighting Championship and is an all around bada$$. Fighting comes naturally to him and he is willing to go all the way for his passion. Learn from Jason and Robert and they discuss what it means to succeed in the modern day.
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Show Notes:
1:10- After a four fight winning streak in the UFC, Knight spiraled out of control from partying too hard and overspending, leading him to be dropped from the organization.
2:06- Knight is part of the Professional Fighters League, founded in 2018. He grew up playing baseball and began fighting at the age of fourteen. He earned his pro card at seventeen after going 10-0 as an amateur.
4:45- For fun, Knight enjoys hunting, fishing and riding ATVs.
7:24- “I was a hot headed kid with a big temper.” (Knight)
8:45- After his mother signed a permission slip allowing him to fight, Knight fell in love with the game and began fighting more frequently.
10:30- You can teach people many different things, but you can’t teach someone how to not give up. They have to possess the heart and drive to finish.
15:25- The excessive spending on others would cause Knight to get low on money, often running out before his next fight was scheduled.
19:26- Knight feels more focused than ever and knows he will show everyone he is back and at his best.
21:54- Patton and Knight both have had to cover up tattoos they no longer wanted.
23:53- At age seventeen, Knight caught a robbery charge while taking Xanax and hanging around the wrong crowd.
26:35- Taking LSD brought Knight closer to God.
29:44- Knight is training with American Top Team led by coach Dan Lambert in Coconut Creek, Florida to prepare for his August 27th fight.
34:52- The worst part about bare knuckle boxing for Knight was hurting his hands.
37:51- Patton recommends reading Think & Grow Rich and Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill.
40:05- Having his first kid at nineteen, Knight knows what it means to sacrifice to be able to provide for his family.
43:18- “I feel like I’m unstoppable right now.” (Knight)
45:29- Having more heart in the game outweighs an opponents similar skill set.
49:12- Knight has three kids: a five, six and nine year old.
52:09- “I either go out there and get better, or get run over.” (Knight)
53:28- Knight takes protein, super greens, a multi vitamin and BCAA’s daily to stay optimal.
55:25- One month out from a fight, Knight will cut out fast food and sweets and will home cook all his meals.
59:08- Once Patton learned about conspiracy theories regarding the United States Army and big oil, he became disillusioned.
1:03:05- Knight believes if you’re outdoors working or training, you should be wearing SHEATH.
For episode 6 of Season 5 Robert is joined by World Class Comedian Mark Normand. Mark began performing stand-up in his hometown New Orleans in 2006. He has performed across the United States and abroad and has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The two dive deeply into carving your own lane and building your career despite the inevitable setbacks and challenges.
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Show Notes:
1:41-Normand is often mistaken for an old man or a Jewish person because of his voice.
2:16- Patton first discoverer Normand after hearing the Tuesday’s with Stories! & We Might Be Drunk podcasts.
6:43- Normand will debut his first Netflix comedy special around Halloween and has amassed over seven million views on his YouTube special, Out to Lunch.
9:47- After being kicked out of college three times, Normand was left with $800 and moved to New York to pursue comedy after feeling good about doing open mics.
12:56- A lot of people will overthink the things they want to do and not take action.
17:12- Comedy is more mainstream than acting because you don’t have to be great looking to be successful.
21:19- After serving in the United States Army, Patton pursued a Master’s degree while working for a local tailor for free to develop design skills and perfect the first prototype of SHEATH.
27:50- Patton’s favorite saying from Normand is, “To each his anal.”
30:27- Normand is recently engaged and is turning thirty eight month.
32:32- Patton calls his wife Saint Stacy because she is very nice and giving and has helped foster hundreds of dogs, as well as help the deaf and blind.
38:19- Normand thinks Dave Smith is weirdly handsome.
41:56- ‘Fat Cat’ is the rye whiskey that Normand is releasing soon.
43:59- “I basically have a comedy filter on my brain.” (Normand)
46:30- Cognitive fitness is very important to stay sharp and mindful.
49:19- “Technology is getting better and people are getting worse.” (Normand)
53:47- One of the craziest moments in Normand’s life was when he opened for Jerry Seinfeld and got his phone number.
55:37- One of the coolest things about comedy is that you can never crack it, there will still always be some mystery.
59:00- Patton told a story at an open mic where he hit himself with his own car while he was delivering a pizza.
For episode 5 of Season 5 Robert is joined by William Henry. William is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. He is an internationally recognized authority on human spiritual potential, transformation and ascension. He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms of such knowledge into factually-based theories and conclusions that provide the layperson with a more in-depth understanding of the profound shift we are actually experiencing in our lifetime. During the podcast Robert and William dive into their respective spiritual views and our purpose here on earth. This one is special. Enjoy.
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Show Notes:
1:00- Henry has been researching ascended masters since 2000.
2:47- Something that brings great joy to Henry is looking at all the great art associated with ascension.
5:06- Patton has been on the path to reach an ascended level consciousness since 2012.
8:46- Humans have an activated neocortex that makes us about one percent different from primates resulting in having civilizations.
11:45- We’re all one.
13:14- “In the esoteric tradition, esoteric Judaism, the coats of skin are human skins, because we orginally were not in flesh and blood bodies, we were in bodies made of pure light and pure love.” (Henry)
14:50- Henry has a workshop online called: Awakening The Pearl.
17:40- One of Patton’s most vivid psychedelic trips was going through a bunch of colorful doors that led to a glass house and when he was there, he encountered these jester like beings who were drinking tea and one of them even told him to shush and said, “we have this under control.”
20:50- The geography of the after life is very fascinating, what happens to our bodies once we die.
21:48- Henry has visited Egypt with his wife twenty three times.
27:42- Instead of asking what is a successful person, consider asking, what is a fully functioning human being ?
30:21- Do more than is asked of you and be more of a giver.
32:12- You have to build neurocircuits that are reflective of your ultimate highest self.
37:00- The world needs higher frequencies now more than ever with the increasing production of artificial intelligence.
40:30- Samsung are making Neons, which are artificial humans.
46:13- The Merkabah can be interpreted as a chair and energy field that surrounds the body.
50:15- You can’t take away humanity and the soul, we must value our divine energy.
54:13- “We all individually have specific things we know we need to be doing, to move the needle from that 240 mark where I talked about, up to closer to 360.” (Henry commenting on wholeness)
58:30- Using the energy of the time can help to activate us and ascend.
1:00:40- The center of Tibetan Buddhism is wanting to connect with our true nature, our Buddha nature.
1:03:16- “It’s like the symphony, you can’t all be flutes and violins, you gotta have that bass drum and tuba.” (Henry)
For episode 4 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Justin Douillard. Justin is the host of the Authentic Podcast and is an avid UFC fan. During the show the two discuss the intricacies of the UFC, what is it like to run a podcast, determination in business ventures, and much more.
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Show Notes:
1:05- Douillard hosts a podcast called, Authentic with Justin Douillard. His most recent guest was Bruce Buffer, the face of the octagon.
6:11- Sometimes the sport of fighting can be good for someone to stay on track with their health, but it can take away a lot of family time.
7:47- Patton’s wife wants to see more drama added into The Ultimate Fighter.
9:33- Joe Rogan thinks weight cutting is legalized cheating.
14:40- The way Conor McGregor handled the pain from his leg snapping at his most recent fight was incredible.
18:22- McGregor was in phenomenal shape for his fight against Cowboy Cerrone, which he won via KO in less than a minute in the first round.
22:49- Podcasting helped give people a voice to be heard, unlike the radio which was more limited and restrictive.
25:30- Patton uses Zencastr and Zoom for his podcasting.
33:35- Communication is essential for scheduling guests who might have very limited time or can’t meet in person.
36:18- One of Patton’s least favorite things to do is go to the dentist.
40:45- Pete & Pedro are one of the sponsors of Authentic with Justin Douillard.
47:15- Talking used to be a skill that Patton didn’t have much stamina for, but is building it up with hours and hours of conversation.
54:20- You need to take chances for the things you want to do.
57:02- Douillard and his wife are currently doing the 75 HARD Challenge and on day fifty-five.
1:02:29- “Wheat Belly” by William Davis, M.D. is the current book that Douillard is reading.
1:06:31- Patton is a big fan of the NELK Boys.
1:11:35- Slapping in a fight can be highly effective to hurt and demoralize your opponent.
1:16:23- A lot of people want money up front and don’t want to work for free even when it can be beneficial in the long run.
1:21:50- Patton and Douillard are both fans of comedian Theo Von.
1:26:30- College golf and wrestling are two sports that Sheath is interested in sponsoring.
1:34:05- Oklahoma University and The University of Texas at Austin have an intense football rivalry.
For episode 3 of Season 5 Robert is joined by Jacob Parga, Marketing Director at Iridium Sports Agency and MMA Fighter. The two delve into topics like the ever-changing world of sports, UFC fights, productivity, entrepreneurship and more. Most noteably the two bond over how to achieve and maintain success through a Servant Leadership Attitude. Dive in!
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Show Notes:
1:04- “He’s like the Jerry Maguire of MMA.” (Patton referencing Parga)
2:24- Parga is the Marketing Director at Iridium Sports Agency.
4:45- There is a lot of gratitude in the sport of MMA.
6:06- Patton just bought stock in EDR, who owns the UFC.
10:07- One of the new collaboration designs of Sheath is with Cowboy Cerrone to produce a “BMF Ranch” pair.
11:31- Parga played college football and graduated from the University of La Verne. Instead of going to law school, he began to learn more about the sports agency industry from mutual friends in various athletic organizations.
18:00- Flyweight UFC fighter Brandon Moreno became sponsored by Sheath after being referred by Parga.
20:56- James Krause is a role model in the UFC as a coach and athlete.
21:42- “My life slightly revolves around fighting.” (Patton)
27:44- Iridium Sports Agency just celebrated its twelfth anniversary.
34:21- Kickstarter helped get Sheath off the ground in 2013. Patton worked with a Vietnamese tailor for nearly a year to continue developing the right design.
35:32- “You gotta build relationships with your people, I’m a big proponent of that.” (Parga)
39:30- Parga listen to Riff Raff’s music heavily during his senior year in college.
46:02- There was an individual from the Netherlands who requested a speciality ketchup in his Sheath order, and it was fulfilled.
47:27- “I think if you serve and give to others, you’re gonna get it back in return.” (Parga)
51:22- Patton played basketball for four hours a day from age nine to seventeen.
57:39- Most of Parga’s family served in the military or police department.
1:00:18- Parga did his undergraduate thesis on service leadership.
1:05:04- Brandon Moreno fights Deiveson Figueiredo June 12th for the UFC flyweight championship.
Welcome to Season 5 of RPG! For Episode 2 Robert is joined by Zach Jewell, founder of Into The Dark Blue, an organization focused on shedding light on Men's Mental Health. In the discussion the two discuss the mission of ITDB, the role of alcohol in modern America, plant medicines, Zach's upcoming tour and much more.
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Show Notes:
1:33- Into The Dark Blue is a men’s mental health network that meets at breweries across the nation to have a safe space to talk about issues.
3:30- The first stop in his mental health awareness tour will be at Ohana Kava Bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
5:21- Just giving a stranger eye contact and a smile could make their day better.
7:37- The goal for the men’s meetups would be to have an in house therapist at each brewery to help guide the experience.
8:42- “All of us have ups and downs.” (Patton)
12:40- “If the consciousness or spirit doesn’t have an actual shell to live in, its just kind of all over the place.” (Jewell)
16:30- There is more of a mental war going on than a physical one for most people.
24:25- A fan of SHEATH really enjoyed the branding of Into The Dark Blue and wants to make a custom commercial where he is going into the blue water and ice of Antarctica.
28:35- Sometimes we have to deal with imposter syndrome.
31:10- Sante Fe, New Mexico will be one of the stops for the Into The Dark Blue tour. Sheath will be one of the sponsors for the August and September tour.
34:34- Bike rides are one of the community based aspects of the meet up.
37:35- A lot of times people blame other people for their problems instead of identifying they are causing the majority of issues.
42:05- Into The Dark Blue will start adding memberships next year where you can get an annual gift box with exclusive beer and merchandise.
45:31- “If you see a good thing, promote it.” (Jewell)
48:47- Dealing with stress makes you appreciate the times that are not stressful.
51:02- There are different attachment styles when it comes to a relationship, sometimes we can be overly anxious or detached.
55:45- It’s important to ask friends if they’re okay whenever they are being rude or acting abnormal.
59:01- Becoming a better observer can help keep the ego in check.
Welcome to Season 5 of RPG! For Episode 1 Robert is joined by author and podcaster, Michael Malice for the unveiling of the recent collaboration between Malice and Robert's company SHEATH. In the discussion they make the announcement, and begin designing the exclusive Malice signature pair of SHEATH. They also discuss Malice's recent book The Anarchist Handbook, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Show Notes:
0:55- Malice recently did a modeling potshot in Sheath Underwear and felt confident because he put in consistent effort with training and diet to look his best.
1:09- He is the host of YOUR WELCOME and a New York Times bestseller with his newest release, The Anarchist Handbook.
6:07- There is going to be a new collaboration design between Malice and SHEATH.
10:01- One of the considerations for the color scheme would be based off the Pristigenys, a genus of marine ray-finned fish.
13:42- The first time Patton heard about Malice was when he found episode of Cash Cab on YouTube.
15:05- Malice’s first television appearance was in the fifth grade at the Brooklyn city spelling bee where he was asked to to spell the word ‘Noontide’.
17:36- “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” is the book Malice wrote about North Korean culture and their perspective on propaganda.
25:03- People are beginning to wake up the reality that the news media doesn’t always have the best intention with the information being broadcasted.
29:25- Patton enjoys getting his news content from podcasts and internet sources, he feels that the mainstream media isn’t quality.
31:22- Investing in cryptocurrencies is something Patton and Malice have in common.
31:42- Malice will be moving to Austin, Texas very soon.
33:24- Malice’s 2012 Kickstarter campaign for Dear Reader generated thirty thousand dollars.
37:58- “I feel like I’m in a dream sometimes.” (Malice)
43:30- Malice has the Garbage Pail Kids comic book series.
47:00- Communication is a lifelong skill that Patton has improved quite well with the help of podcasting and learning from trial and error.
52:00- Protecting our freedoms is of the highest value to Patton and Malice.
56:10- The Pine Cone Fish (Black/Yellow) is another possibility for the pattern on the collaboration design pair.
59:20- Malice has a few hundred shaving soaps and thirty pairs of jeans along with two hundred succulents inside his home.
1:01:23- The limited edition pairs of SHEATH produced range from two to three thousand.
For Episode 11 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Eddy Torres, host of the RRBG Podcast. The two catch up and travel down memory lane, exchanging stories unique to their respective paths. This episode is a swap cast with RRBG Podcast, linked below. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
0:32- Torres has been spending too much time with his wife playing the video game, Fallout 77.
1:31- The most recent show Patton has been watching is Queen of the South on Netflix.
3:11- The Rock & Roll Beer Guy (RRBG) is the podcast that Torres runs.
6:05- Patton has always wanted to be a radio talk show host.
7:42- Torres grew up in New Jersey for about fifteen years before involuntarily moving to Miami, Florida.
9:31- After staying in Miami for twenty years and pursuing touring in a death metal band, he now lives in Los Angeles, California.
11:37- Torres grew up playing a lot of baseball because of the cultural influence of New Jersey and being Cuban. He started in first base and then moved onto the outfield. Another main sport he participated in was wrestling.
18:14- When he was thirteen, Torres unintentionally took LSD and didn’t have a good time.
20:28- Smoking Cannabis was something that got reintroduced to Torres after high school when a friend rolled him a big blunt and took him to the car wash where they listened to Radiohead. Later he experimented with Cocaine which ended up leaving him homeless and working a crappy job.
23:58- After ending up in the hospital from a three day Cocaine bing, Torres decided to had to quit this terrible habit that had been with him for over six months.
26:15- Torres will drink Kava from time to time to relax but cannot stand the taste.
30:30- Sometimes Torres and Patton will use cannabis that is high in CBD and low in THC.
32:12- After serving fourth months in a Georgia detention center, Patton decided to clean up his act and cut the bad drugs out.
34:54- “Tell me who you’re with and I’ll tell you who you are.” (Old Cuban saying)
37:30- Whenever Torres was a beer seller, he found himself having nearly eight drinks by the end of the day. The need to drink water and stay hydrated all day long was mandatory to avoid feeling bad.
40:50- Torres is a big fan of UFC fighter Nate Diaz.
41:45- Patton laughs after he talks about Diaz forgetting the name of the NELK Boys new hard seltzer, Happy Dad in a post fight interview.
44:00- Weight training is something that causes Torres to be more susceptible to injury so he chooses to do Yoga and other mobility based strength training.
49:22- Meditation and hypnosis are great tools to help relax and train your brain muscle to avoid overstimulation.
50:31- “It’s so important to let your brain rest and grow.” (Torres)
55:26- “I’ve never felt racism until he was in office.” (Torres reflecting on the Trump presidency)
59:41- Torres knew many people in the service industry who were forced into unemployment due to COVID-19.
1:02:10- Patton identifies most as a Libertarian and believes Dave Smith will run for President in 2024.
1:05:26- One of Torres’s main obsessions is the Japanese language, he took classes in high school.
1:11:12- Denver recently decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms.
1:15:39- “Be ready to defend yourself but don’t go out and attack people.” (Torres)
1:18:12- “How much can you really know about yourself if you’ve never been in a fight?” (Fight Club)
1:25:25- Making fun of yourself can be great therapy.
1:28:50- Torres is in the works on getting a live show going at The Comedy Store, he lives only eight minutes away.
1:29:18- Torres just released a collaboration beer with Cosmic Eye Brewing out of Lincoln, Nebraska, a light Lager called I Don’t Really Listen To Podcasts.
For Episode 10 of Season 4 Robert is joined by his younger brother and business partner Matt Xian. The two dive deeply into psychedelics, spirituality and the wholistic lifestyle. Matt discusses Microdosing and his recent experience with the most powerful psychedelic known to man, 5-MeO-DMT.
Find Matt: https://www.timewheel.net
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Show Notes:
1:47- Patton enjoys taking new friends to the Kava bar to see their reaction to a different style of drinking and going out.
2:52- “Microdosing is a sub perceptual dose of a psychedelic or plant medicine.” (Xian)
6:10- Anti aging techniques and conspiracies involving DMT with the elite are discussed.
8:06- In Yoga, the Drishti is the focal point.
9:45- Patton is sleeping much better after using hypnotherapy and working out regularly.
11:33- “Hypnosis is like a guided meditation and it is so relaxing.” (Patton)
16:13- Laughter is medicine, and when you add in proper diet and exercise, it can be very beneficial.
18:30- Using an ice bath in a community setting on a hot day makes the experience much easier.
23:30- The largest urban home is in Los Angeles, California and is 105,000 square feet.
26:16- Tony Robbins experienced 5-MeO-DMT, also know as Toad medicine.
28:50- Another big celebrity to endorse plant medicines has been Mike Tyson, recently going on the Impaulsive podcast and eating four grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
33:24- “Sometimes we have to learn to not take things so seriously.” (Xian)
37:20- Nearly everyone has a deep-seated trauma that they are not even aware of.
40:00- Kambo is a warrior medicine that has been used by hunters for many years.
42:23- Moderation and respect for the plant medicine is essential to the experience.
44:58- Alfred Most is famous for bringing awareness to toad medicine.
46:26- “It hit in like five seconds, then there was this overwhelming whoa, and I kept saying whoa for almost five minutes straight while laying on my back.” (Xian on his toad medicine experience)
48:33- The automated habits we have when waking up were altered the next day after the experience with the toad medicine.
55:35- Consuming too much social media can be very harmful for your mental health, a technique to combat that is dopamine fasting where you don’t consume any online stimuli.
1:03:00- “Comparison is the thief of joy.” (Xian reflecting on overuse of social media)
1:04:38- Having a positive outdoor environment for the community is a good way to facilitate play and unplugging from our devices.
1:07:25- Going through an obstacle course is a fun way to compete with friends outside of strength based assessments like weight lifting.
For Episode 9 of Season 4 Robert is joined by long time friend Steven Samadhi. Steven is a Fitness Model, Physical Trainer / Coach, Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Creative Director and Musician. He is also a member of the SHEATH Creative Operations team. In this discussion Robert and Steven discuss the adventure that is the SHEATH lifestyle, weighlifting, staying positive through thick and thin, and much more.
Find Steven:
https://www.infinitypresence.com/
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Show Notes:
2:22- After five years of doing stand up comedy open mics and local shows and not achieving success, Samadhi made the transition to doing funny skits for Sheath.
3:30- “You don’t have to be on stage to be funny and a comedian.” (Patton)
5:24- When you become stronger, in a way you do become more gentle. You don’t have to compete with others, you just want to get better everyday.
6:40- Samadhi has been sending Patton custom workouts that include more sets and supersets to increase intensity and hypertrophy.
7:35- After thinking he was ready over a year ago, Samadhi finally set his goal of competing in his first Men’s Physique show August 21st in Austin, Texas. Austin “Beezy” Burge is his prep coach.
8:55- Patton incorporates Wim Hof breathing method into his weight lifting workouts to stay energized and focused.
11:00- Samadhi recently took a mobility course with Sammy Sandoval who is certified steel mace, kettlebell and mobility through the Onnit Academy, he coaches at Your Fitness 365 and the Submission Concepts gym in San Antonio, Texas.
17:04- Patton uses the Pso-Rite to keep his abdominals and hip complex from becoming too tight.
19:39- Samadhi has been working with Sheath full time since May 2020, his roles include creative directing, customer service and sales.
22:52- Before taking fitness more seriously, Samadhi used to only do three sets of eight reps for each exercise, just barely maintaining muscle.
23:48- The start of his pull day workout consists of six sets of pull ups to failure.
24:35- “If you are not eating enough, you are just literally not going to gain the muscle.” (Samadhi)
27:25- Patton uses an Arc elliptical machine for 20-30 minutes to hit his cardio goals.
29:00- The current cardio prep for Samadhi is incline walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes, five days a week.
32:20- Heart rate variability is something Patton tracks to make sure his performance level is maintained during exercise.
35:38- “Own your life, don’t be miserable.” (Samadhi)
40:31- One of the most fun skits Sheath has done was when Samadhi chopped a jackfruit in half with a samurai sword.
45:00- Playing chess can be a great way to workout your brain and ease trauma.
53:30- Whenever you order produce, it is important to be mindful of the expiration date.
53:11- After being vegan for two years, Samadhi introduced meat back into his diet and noticed more energy and strength gains. The vegan diet has many benefits but didn’t allow him to put on more muscle.
57:30- Samadhi breaks down his new diet where he eating earlier in the day and more often to be in a calorie surplus.
1:01:20- L-Theanine is an amino acid that Samadhi and Patton use to stay optimal and avoid brain fog.
For Episode 8 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Wayne Meligan, professional bladesmith, who appeared on the popular TV Show Forged in Fire. The conversation begins with discussing the intricacies of blade smithing, his experience on Forged in Fire, and what resulted from his appearance there. They two also discuss finding a craft you love and sticking to it, among many more deep topics.
Find Wayne:
https://www.thepirateforge.com/
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Show Notes:
0:50- Meligan was featured on season six of Forged in Fire which aired August 2019.
1:51- On his property, Meligan has a separate 1,500 square foot house that he uses for his blade smith work and a pirate bar to enjoy afterwards.
4:53- The bar is called the Pirate Forge and is located on the coast of Florida. Meligan started blade smith work in 2017.
6:35- After receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Meligan led a 26 bed ICU CVI open heart unit for twelve years.
9:07- Meligan is forging a sword and Bowie knife out of meteorite.
10:34- There are multiple burns and scars on Meligan because of the dangerous process of forging.
14:35- Even with just 1.5 years of experience, Meligan was able to out compete others with 30+ years.
16:02- Patton & Meligan both love a good cup of black coffee.
19:42- “The thing is man, we’re only here, we get one shot at this life, don’t piss it away. Don’t waste it. If it’s a book, make it a book worth reading.” (Meligan)
24:45- There is enough room for us all to be successful and eat together.
27:07- It has been just over two years since Melgian has been working full time. Eventually he would like to have his own production of knives on the market.
31:20- Meligan thinks that Colorado is scary even though he has wrestled Alligators and Water Moccasins in Florida.
35:10- You only stay at the top of the mountain for a minute, the journey is the best part.
38:00- Pensacola beach is one of the best in Florida.
39:47- “If you make your home like paradise, you feel like you don’t need to vacation.” (Meligan)
41:40- Meligan and his wife have one son, a German Shepherd and a mutt.
46:41- You have to take risks so that you don’t hold yourself back and have regrets when you’re old.
51:21- High intensity weight training five days a week for an hour to an hour and a half is how Meligan stays fit.
54:17- Being happy with yourself is more important than having a bunch of money.
57:10- There is always someone who had it harder than you, but still makes a successful life.
For Episode 7 of Season 4 Robert is joined by David Acosta, professional Twitch Streamer and SHEATH Content Producer. The two discuss the importance of team work, excercise, fine tuning lifestyle choices and using momentum to carry your mission forward.
Find David:
https://www.twitch.tv/superdavex2
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Show Notes:
0:52- Acosta tells us he turns thirty in two weeks after Patton mentions he has been feeling old lately.
2:42- You must have a strong work ethic to be successful with anything you do.
3:10- Acosta is the producer for the RPG Podcast and the Sheath Twitch channel.
5:15- When you have a team that works in harmony and cares for everyone, you will achieve success much quicker because the work and goals accomplished will bring fun and excitement.
8:18- “Cycling really taught me how to push past a certain point.” (Acosta)
10:10- Whenever Patton was ever feeling sluggish or off, he would use running to get his positive momentum up.
12:57- Every single day you have to make the decision to be happy.
14:25- “Anyone can be shitty at some point in time, including me.” (Patton)
18:00- Wim Hof breathing method can be a great way to move on when you have negative thoughts.
22:44- Understanding your heart rate variability is important for everyone, not just athletes.
26:00- Patton has been streaming his chess games on Twitch for over three months.
29:36- Whenever you’re doing all the work and not cutting corners, you will excel past others who want instant gratification.
34:00- Having a close group of people that you trust and can get advice from is priceless.
35:20- “You don’t get to have an opinion about factual stuff.” (Acosta)
42:00- People will try to spread lies about others all the time whenever they don’t like themselves and are bored.
46:52- In six weeks, the Sheath TikTok channel has grown from 26 followers to over 400.
52:00- You can always try again tomorrow whenever you fall short on pushing yourself to your limit.
56:55- “I make the decision to be better or worse.” (Acosta)
1:01:38- You have to use teamwork to be able to make anything great.
1:03:35- Decide to be pleasant and fit and hard working and success will follow.
For Episode 6 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Matt Clark, owner of Ohana Kava Bar. The two discuss the origins and uses of the plant medicine known as Kava, their mastermind alliance, future plans, and several trips down memory lane. This is one for the books!
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Show Notes:
1:38- Every important business meeting in Fiji and the South Pacific begins with drinking Kava first before discussing any issues.
3:37- Matt Clark and Robert Patton have been in a mastermind group for the past four years.
6:05- One of the suggestions Patton gave Clark for his business, Ohana Kava Ba, was to open earlier than 3:00 PM.
8:40- “I describe Kava to a lot people as alcohol, coffee and cannabis coming together to party without any of the negative side effects.” (Clark)
11:23- Kava is a tropical shrub grown throughout the South Pacific where the temperatures are more stable.
13:49- Having a Kava farm in Hawaii is a big goal for Clark.
16:44- Being kind and tolerant toward others is a good path because it lets you handle your business and not be focused on judging others.
17:17- Clark has also been an entreprenuer, he started selling candy in middle school and then went on to selling watches and cleaning homes. He bought his first car at age fourteen and has been infatuated with them since.
23:11- Kava can be a great way to become happy and relaxed very quickly.
25:32- Clark worked in a union as a stage hand for many concerts and helped him continue to build a solid work ethic and hustle.
26:38- Smoking cigarettes is a terrible idea.
27:52- The Nakamal (Kava Bar) is the traditional setting for drinking Kava, Clark discovered this in Boca Raton, Florida at age eighteen.
28:50- After becoming tired of nursing and missing having a Kava bar, Clark saved up his money to open up his own spot.
32:50- Clark’s father provided for their family by working fifty, sixty and even sometimes seventy hour work weeks. He recommended finding a job where you don’t have to work so much that you miss time with your family and friends.
38:46- There is an ongoing debate between Tonga and Hawaii about who has the better Kava.
43:00- Working in the ER as a nurse has given Clark the ability to work fast paced and proficient even under pressure.
45:12- Clark is working toward getting his employees full benefits, but for now everyone is on a pension plan.
48:20- Do not mix Kava with alcohol, it will make you very nauseous.
49:45- Infusing CBD into a Kava shot is Clark’s most recent product.
52:40- Sending out love to others is something that can be transmuted in your daily life.
56:42- When you’re used to being very energized with caffeine, drinking Kava in the daytime might not be the best option.
1:03:05- “I’m addicted to work.. to the hustle.” (Patton)
1:05:15- Clark misses surfing and admits that he is addicted to it. “You’re one with the wave and the planet.”
1:10:15- Judaism is something that interests Patton and Clark.
1:11:30- The Power of Prosperity is one of Clark’s favorite books, it reinforces the good deed of giving to others.
1:15:05- You have to be a good steward of the money.
1:17:03- “The better you do, the more you can give.” (Clark)
1:19:20- It is important to be grateful for those around you that help you grow.
1:21:05- Patton and Clark want to race each other once they both have their Tesla truck.
1:22:42- Clark will be turning forty on December 3rd.
For Episode 5 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Guitarist and Artist Raul Rodriguez III. During the course of the conversation the two discuss guitar, dance, self-love and much more.
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Show Notes:
1:15-Rodriguez is working on a branded commercial for Sheath. He recently got to experience skiing for the first time ever on his most recent visit to Colorado.
2:30- playing guitar has been a major passion for Rodriguez and he is always striving to up his skill set.
5:15- Japanese Sunrise is one of Patton’s favorite songs that features Rodriguez on guitar.
6:55- “I guess I’m just drawn to that kind of frozen, infinite space, kind of zen space, and I like to thread that into everything.”(Rodriguez)
8:15- Most schools in general do not have friendly and positive approach when it comes to students that want to be artists.
11:30- Dancing can be a big fear for many people, they second guess how to shake it out and let loose.
15:00- “Writing is like shaking out your brain a little bit.” (Patton)
17:27- Exercising and not drinking too much alcohol are some fundamentals for a healthy lifestyle.
21:17- With increased success, Patton doesn’t want to hoard money or be greedy.
23:23- It is so nice when you are loved exactly as you are.
27:30- Raising your advertising budget is something that is done slow and strategically, sometimes it doesn’t work out and you have to learn from your failures.
30:51- Having a podcast with guests you want to have conversations with is very important.
32:10- Patton has reported having DMT visions while doing the Wim Hof breathing method.
35:25- Working out is uncomfortable, but is something you don’t regret when it’s done.
For Episode 4 of Season 4 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell. During the course of the conversation the two discuss MMA techniques, training, being on the come up, and finding success + much more.
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Show Notes:
2:40- “I’m as much foot work as I am hand work.” (Mitchell) There is an emphasis on foot work and defense, and the ability to move laterally quickly.
4:45- Mitchell’s striking accuracy is in the top three of the UFC.
5:45- Kung Fu studies five animals to learn how to fight: Cobra, Tiger, Crane, Mantis and Monkey.
7:22- Slapping can actually be a very useful technique over the hook because you have more surface area of damage and are much less likely to cause strain on the knuckles or break a bone.
10:08- “Me and my coaches look at ourselves like mad scientists.” (Mitchell)
12:06- Mitchell was disqualified from his first Karate tournament after unknowingly punching his opponent in the face.
15:30- Mitchell is good friends with Aljamain Sterling, they trained and lived together for a couple months.
18:35- There has been a lot of controversy over the differing referee standards within the UFC.
21:16- “The Tough 27” was the season that Mitchell appeared on for The Ultimate Fighter.
25:06- Mitchell’s Nunchucks and bow skills didn’t make it on the final production of the season.
29:00- Patton & Mitchell both agree that John Gunther is a true savage, Mitchell’s favorite memory of him was when he was punching and tackling a tree for two hours straight.
30:31- Mitchell’s record is 13-1. His only loss was to a very experienced black belt.
35:30- “I didn’t have that $2,500 grip.” (Mitchell) Referring to his failure to finish an arm bar and losing out on the $2,500 bonus for finishing the fight.
40:26- Cowboy Cerrone is collaborating with Sheath on designing a new pair.
45:55- Patton is proud of his United States Army service and had his rank of Sergeant tattooed on his chest.
47:09- “I’m all about fighting evil, fighting for what you love and fighting evil.” (Mitchell)
51:05- Patton & Mitchell both agree that the Veteran’s Administration needs to be vastly improved.
55:32- Mitchell believes in an earmark when it comes to our property tax payments.
58:33- To stay appropriate, Mitchell hired a social media manager.
1:02:21- Learning how to recover properly when not feeling your best is essential for longevity in your success.
1:04:10- Mitchell is all about preserving your freedoms and liberties.
For Episode 3 of Season 4 Robert is joined by the CEO of Cruising Kitchens and Davies Entertainment, Cameron Davies. In the show they discuss both being from San Antonio, their come-up stories, and how they find reward in providing opportunity for their friends and family + much more.
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Show Notes:
2:44- Patton was introduced to Davies after Steven Wylie suggested they do a podcast together. Wylie first heard of Davies Entertainment after connecting with Eddie Ortiz, a national champion middleweight boxer, who is signed to Davies Entertainment and sponsored by Sheath.
3:23- Davies first business was 210 Customs where he built vehicles for celebrities, but found out he was a bad businessman after going broke from a bad deal. Now he makes custom food trucks and is sponsoring ten boxers, four musicians, and has over one hundred employees.
5:25- During the pandemic, Davies was able to have his athletes and musicians join the work team to learn life long skills when things were closed down.
7:35- The Davies team built a 73,000 square foot entertainment center where they can train and do the work that they need to do.
8:48- Eddie Ortiz gave Davies some pairs of Sheath Underwear and now that is all he wears.
10:22- Sheath is on the mat of the Legacy Fighting Alliance octagon and is aiming to one day be on the UFC mat.
13:08- Davies accredits he success to hiring the right people and letting them do what they do best.
14:51- “Hard work outweighs luck.” (Davies)
19:00- Instead of being greedy with the profits, Patton enjoys giving back to disabled people and animal shelter organizations.
23:45- Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is one of Davies’s favorite fighters.
26:05- Patton and Davies both had to get dental work done to look more professional.
29:11- You can’t let a hater get you down, you have to keep moving forward.
30:56- Davies never misses a boxing or MMA event on TV.
33:03- There is a possibility of a new pair of Sheath designed by Davies Entertainment.
34:49- Davies has always been an entrepreneur, starting with mowing lawns at age eleven.
36:22- After being broke ten years ago and now achieving success, Davies explains, “You don’t get there by yourself, it’s with a crew and a team and a family.”
42:07- Davies had the opportunity to build a food truck for Aubrey Marcus in Austin, Texas.
44:11- One of Patton and Davies’s biggest influences is Joe Rogan.
44:55- After getting a very bad case of food poisoning, Davies used cannabis to recover and deal with the pain.
47:20- There is a movie that Davies helped out with that is coming out very soon.
On Episode 2 of Season 4 Robert is joined by Steel Mace Flow founder Leo Savage. The two delve deeply into self help courses, gurus, coaches, plant medicines, and setting differences aside + much more on this intimate & impactful podcast.
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Show Notes:
1:14- Leo Savage is the creator of Steel Mace Flow, which continues to grow in popularity each year. It can be found at the Onnit gym in Austin, Texas.
2:22- Steel Mace Flow is about expressing yourself through fitness, and not letting emotions control you.
3:36- Because of COVID-19, Savage went eight months without a hug.
6:18- Savage is concerned with people becoming life coaches after only completing a forty-five day course.
9:16- “It’s called Imposter syndrome, and it is a very good way to get hurt.” (Savage)
12:05- “It’s easier to fix someone else’s problems than to fix your own.” (Patton)
16:05- It is not normal to totally agree with someone else and follow exactly as they do, that turns the other person into a guru. It is healthy to have disagreements and be different from others.
19:22- “The more money I got, and the more followers I got, the more full off myself I got.” (Savage)
22:25- Helping other people is important in the process of healing.
28:57- With self help, go in being yourself, and come out of it still being yourself.
30:17- Patton got scammed out of $5,000 dollars two years ago and learned a big lesson.
33:05- “No coach has helped 100% of the people.” (Savage)
37:35- Savage believes in moving through and past emotions and not sitting with them.
39:00- The majority of self help classes Savage has taken go over the importance of positive self talk, meditating, breath work and eating healthy.
43:00- Kambo, a secreted poison from the Giant Leaf Frog that is applied to burned skin, was recently used by Savage to become stronger by going through a purge. Warriors have used it for many centuries to prepare for battles.
46:53- After experiencing Kambo, Savage has smoked less Cannabis than any point from the last decade.
51:40- Leo was given the nickname savage by a group of men in Albuquerque, New Mexico he helped train, and began to feel like he was acting out a character that other people were thinking up to make them happy.
55:05- “I wasn’t happy not being Leo Savage.” (Savage) He had to return to being his authentic self, sometimes you have to go back to the start to make progress.
58:37- Just because you have attained success doesn’t mean that you get to slack off on cultivating happiness for yourself and others.
1:00:23- Savage’s daily routine includes waking up when he wants to, smoking a joint, driving him and his French Bulldog, Butter in his dream car to Summer Moon Coffee on 1st Street in Austin, Texas and walking around saying hello. Then he ends up at the Onnit Academy, a speciality gym where he records his Steel Mace Flow routines. He also enjoys eating a steak every single day. Reaching out to others and checking in makes him feel good too.
1:04:27- There is a rivalry between Steel Mace Flow and Viking Ninja.
1:09:40- Even with the oppositions, Savage is still happy and proud to see his main competitor grow and thrive.
1:11:30- “Time heals all.” (Savage)
Welcome to Season 4 of the RPG Podcast. On episode one of this all new season Robert is joined by Gilbert Smith, MMA Fighter, Coach and Founder of Victory MMA Academy in Colorado Springs. The two discuss discipline, dreaming big, how to follow your dreams until they manifest, overcoming challenges, self-doubt, mixed martial arts and much more.
Gilbert's website: www.coloradovictorymma.com
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Show Notes:
0:40- Gilbert Smith is a former UFC fighter, appearing as a contender on The Ultimate Fighter season 17 & 25 and is now a coach at Victory MMA in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2:00- Smith believes he can be disciplined in other areas of his life because he is very disciplined when training in the gym.
3:25- After not making the basketball team, Patton became obsessed with getting better, playing nearly everyday from age eleven to seventeen.
6:16- One of the biggest challenges Patton faced was being in denial after receiving a new batch of underwear back in 2013 that had too many manufacturing discrepancies, on the outside they looked fine, but on the inside they almost looked mangled and couldn’t be sold in good conscious. Starting over was the only option and he knew he couldn’t give up.
11:23- The biggest challenge Smith has faced was working under someone he didn’t know who ultimately wasn’t trustworthy and made him reconsider continuing to teach MMA. Fortunately, Smith was able to return to the original gym he was teaching and started rebuilding his business, ultimately saving up enough to buy his own gym.
15:30- To stay driven, Smith will tell himself he doesn’t have a choice or plan b, he strives to be as smart as possible with studying and will ask for advice. He isn’t afraid to fail or be criticized.
17:43- Smith has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and master’s in business and project management. He is also A+ and Cisco CCNA certified which he used while in the United States Army, he admits that he didn’t enjoy that work at all.
23:48- “Necessity is the mother of invention.” (Patton)
26:56- Smith first began teaching martial arts at Camp Victory in Iraq, helping spawn the name of his gym, Victory MMA.
30:41- Sometimes Smith will watch other coaches on Instagram and process what they are teaching and adapt it into his own program.
32:09- “When you live in your gift, you’re able to excel.” (Smith)
35:30- You have to dream big, but grind even harder.
39:23- The most important thing that Smith tells his students is to not be afraid of failure, it is a process.
41:28- Acro Yoga is something that Smith does to challenge himself and continue to learn as a student.
48:16- Smith is very excited to help his son with his music and MMA career, he says he is going all in and not afraid to fail.
On this episode Robert is joined by David Ferree, CEO of Anson Belt. The two discuss how they met, how they developed their respective products, strategies for marketing in the modern era and much more.
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Show Notes:
0:40- David Ferree is the CEO of Anson Belt & Buckle. Robert met David four years ago at the Menfluential conference.
3:08- Wearing a belt is usually the best way to go, unless you have a custom suit made without belt loops.
3:37- Anson Belt is a micro adjustable, hole-less belt. They have a lifetime guarantee.
8:15- Ferree’s father first discovered the clickable belt accidentally in 2007 while visiting China, he brought home two belts so that he and David could it out. By 2009, they began selling online after buying out the domain www.ratchetbelt.com.
12:22- “A rising tide lifts all ships.” (Ferree)
13:20- Anson Belt & Buckle has over 25,000 five star reviews.
15:45- One of the complaints that Ferree had about the YOTPO platform was the high cost.
20:50- Ferree doesn’t offer discount codes because he feels it cheapens the brand.
24:52- “Our existing customers get the best discounts.” (Patton)
27:11- Being fired from an international marketing company was one of the best things to happen to Ferree because he really didn’t enjoy the work he was doing and knew he could be terminated at any moment.
32:40- Wanting to be in the NBA from an early age is something that gave Patton his drive and inspired work ethic.
33:52- Ferree was always very interested in how brands built followings and used to trace skateboarding companies logos in his note book.
36:44- One of Ferree’s favorite designs is the Anson golf buckle.
37:59- Every single Friday is a free Anson belt Friday.
41:55- Anson belt really started to gain a social media following after extensive Facebook marketing and working with micro influencers who had great potential.
47:43- Ferree’s father is the CFO of Anson Belt & Buckle.
53:50- Patton is using Thought Leaders to help out with marketing.
59:18- Patton & Ferree both use Klaviyo to help with email marketing.
1:02:25- There is great excitement when they both reflect on where they will be in five years.
On this episode Robert is joined by professional boxer Eddie 'The Hunter' Ortiz. The two discuss what it takes to win in the ring, staying grateful in the face of challenges, Eddie's work with SHEATH, and much more.
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Show Notes:
0:34- Eddie “The Hunter” Ortiz is a WBC (World Boxing Council) USNBC Middleweight Champion.
2:13- After playing baseball growing up, Ortiz finally made the switch to boxing when he turned 18 because he had been getting into fights at school on a frequent basis. He has been training in boxing for over eleven years.
4:12- “Build your own recipe of ingredients that works for you.” (Ortiz)
5:29- During training camp, Ortiz will do an ice bath two to three times per week.
7:40- One of things that Ortiz learned from Wim Hof is taking cold showers in the morning to wake up.
9:08- Outside of the ring, Ortiz stays busy helping with his Dad’s electrical company.
13:20- Ortiz has multiple streams of income so that he can have fun with competing in boxing and not be reliant on it to pay the bills.
15:52- In the future, Ortiz wants to open his own gym and be very active in the fight game, even if he’s not competing.
19:54- Around 5:30 AM, Ortiz begins his strength and conditioning training, after recovering throughout the day, he will practice boxing in the evening to finish his routine.
23:03- Ortiz thinks it is bullshit when he hears a fighter say they have no fear. It can be good to have fear because it creates a heightened sense of awareness.
25:13- “The fight is won in the gym.” (Ortiz) To mentally prepare for a fight, Ortiz will read Bushido, a moral code regarding the Samurai lifestyle and attitudes.
30:13- Ortiz feels closer to God whenever he helps out the community, he knows his end game is not boxing.
36:24- Patton loves staring out his window at Pikes Peak while watching the birds above the treetops.
39:01- Ortiz had to step away from drugs to accomplish his goals, it saddens him to think of a close friend that died from an over dose.
48:07- Ortiz is signed with Davies Management, part of Davies Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas.
50:37- One the hardest challenges for Ortiz was separating from his girlfriend after they had a baby boy together. Being broke and having a shoulder injury forced to him to fly out to Helsinki, Finland to train people and make enough money to get by from 2017-2018.
55:25- Having faith and a positive mental attitude are some of the most important principles for having success.
1:03:00- Whenever Patton was a single father living in Southern California in a single apartment, he watched The Apprentice for inspiration.
1:06:00- Ortiz can easily get into a flow state now after he punches the heavy bag for twenty minutes straight.
1:09:57- Ortiz recommends Rival Boxing, his current sponsor for boxing Gloves.
On this episode Robert is joined by his younger brother Matt Xian, who is the founder of TIMEWHEEL, a mixed media platform focusing on the visionary. The two discuss positive mental attitude, meditation, psychedelics, VR, and more.
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Show Notes:
1:27- Matt Xian expresses his creativity though podcasts and speech, his current podcast is Xian Archive. It revolves around psychedelics, philosophy and the deeper meaning of life.
3:33- To stay positive and grounded and be in the now, Xian will practice yoga, mediation and sauna regularly.
5:11- Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude by Napoleon Hill is the current book Xian is reading after Patton purchased a copy for each member of the SHEATH Team.
6:54- “A lot of people overthink all the time.” (Patton)
9:06- Patton works on mimicking Eckhart Tolle’s teachings of non thinking to be in the now.
12:25- If you have difficulty meditating, sit down for twenty minutes each day and you will begin to understand your thought patterns.
16:53- “You never have a sharp blade for infinity.” (Xian commenting on need for daily meditation practice.)
18:16- Ice baths are harder in the winter, but very manageable during the summer with direct sunlight.
19:50- Life is about the journey, not the destination.
26:00- Xian uses the Mayan calendar to schedule when he will have a plant medicine ceremony. He will use astrology to map his character, but not study it everyday.
30:11- Napping is something that helps Patton return to his optimal state, whenever he is feeling off.
33:31- For Xian’s sleep chronotype, he prefers to go to bed early to have a fresh start in the morning.
39:00- One of Patton’s favorite books is The Alchemist, which tells the story of a young boy on the journey to prosperity.
44:16- Time synchronicities are reviewed from the past of both Xian and Patton.
49:26- Xian goes over his process of visualization and the principle of dreaming big to make things happen.
53:25- Patton enjoys the unconventional culture of the SHEATH Team. One of the biggest blessings was not adding inventory into physical stores, but continuing to sell online and be more in control.
57:43- SHEATH helped evolved Men’s underwear to be of the highest quality in comfort and functionality.
1:01:11- There is a big fascination with Tesla and how they have revolutionized driving.
1:05:50- Xian has been film making since he was five years old, Independence Day was one of his earliest inspirations. One of the best things that happened to him was meeting and becoming an intern for Mitch Schultz, director of DMT: The Spirit Molecule.
1:10:50- From Shock To Awe is one of the films that Xian helped to produce, it involves the use of plant medicines to help veterans overcome trauma and PTSD.
1:14:51- “What we need most is love, besides food and water.” (Patton)
1:20:01- Virtual reality seems to be the next big thing to change our society, hopefully we don’t fully live in it. (Xian)
1:23:20- Health is something so much more important since COVID, there will probably be temperature screenings for public gatherings so people don’t selfishly spread their sickness.
1:26:00- Blessing your food is very important, it seems to improve the energy and digestion.
1:29:50- Of all the alcohol, Patton is a proponent of red wine to let loose and relax.
On this episode Robert sits down with Mike Brancatalli from the Mikeadelic Podcast. The two riff about psychedelics, healing, personal growth, the political spectrum and the path to success and happiness.
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Show Notes:
0:52- Patton pops a couple of Alpha Brain supplements from Onnit. He recently completed Sober October and then decided to take a micro dose of Psilocybin.
3:12- Brancatelli describes a micro dose as a “sub-perceptual dose.”
8:30- On 11.11.2020 Brancatelli ingested 11 grams of Psilocybin which he coined as a magic dose. It completely blew him away, he came out of it with much more insight and excitement for life.
12:15- Patton and Brancatelli discuss the takeaways from reading the book, Think & Grow Rich.
16:10- After being inspired by Patton’s vision board, Brancatelli plans to make one with his girlfriend to help change his perspective and intention.
18:48- One of Brancatelli’s weaknesses is not asking for help and being cynical.
21:55- Seth Godin’s principal of having one thousand true fans gives a good review that you don’t have to become wildly famous to have success.
28:04- The latest journey showed Brancatelli that he was a bully to his younger brothers when he was a teenager, saying very mean and bad things to upset them. He reflected on his substance abuse and how much it hindered him and didn’t help remove the stresses of life.
35:05- Psilocybin gives you the opportunity to see what truth you are avoiding and opens you up to the infinite possibilities.
41:30- The reality of our bodily functions can be gross, but there is a moment of reflection on these processes while tripping.
46:58- Brancatelli started his podcast, Mikeadelic in 2016. He is looking to expand it by adding studio space and engaging in more creative projects.
53:15- Patton believes that the government has not been transparent about what is actually going on with our society.
1:00:08- Going into the United States Army is one of the best things Patton did because it helped him pay off his student loans and got him out of the office cubicle life and provided him the opportunity to earn his masters degree.
1:03:13- Brancatelli is disgusted with the energy of hate that is often associated with politics and divides people.
1:09:46- “You can get by without all this external data.” (Patton)
1:13:50- Whenever people have to be right, they make it harder to respect other’s opinions and differences.
1:17:07- “Everything is sacred but always absurd as well.” (Brancatelli)
On this episode Robert is joined by Sammy Sandoval, MMA trainer and fitness specialist at Submission Concepts and YF365 in San Antonio. The two discuss steel mace, martial arts, police training, and personal growth, among many more intriguing topics.
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Show Notes:
1:11- Sandoval first got into Steel Mace Flow after it was introduced to him by his wrestling coach. His main work is teaching Ju Jitsu and Steel Mace Flow at Your Fitness 365 gym in San Antonio, Texas.
2:35- Patton was originally very frustrated with the steel mace because they can make even just fifteen pounds feel very heavy if you are not using proper technique.
3:30- Patton is currently lifting heavier to build muscle in his upper body because his legs are already strong and built.
6:36- The first time Patton & Sandoval met was at the Onnit Academy for Leo Savage’s Steel Mace Flow Course.
7:45- Patton became Steel Mace certified when he took the Viking Ninja Course by Savage last year in Colorado.
10:15- Sandoval’s father was the first one who told him about the connection of the steel mace with Persian religious history.
12:40- Whenever he catches a break from the desk at the gym, Sandoval will work on going into a new mace flow.
16:05- “That’s where the body trouble shoots.” (Sandoval commenting on rolling Ju Jitsu)
17:23- Blazing up is something Sandoval will do before rolling but not when teaching or learning something new.
20:24- San Antonio, Texas is one of the forefront cities for improving police training to reduce the number of violent deaths.
24:55- Your Fitness 365 & Submission Concepts are both veteran owned companies, Sandoval made his start there as a sales associate while he still considered enlisting into the Marine Corps.
30:33- Patton breaks down his current workout sessions at Victory MMA with Colorado fighter Dylan King.
32:56- Patton states that MMA training has boosted his confidence in everyday life.
36:15- “Nothing replaces that in person training.” (Sandoval)
42:29- Sandoval has not owned a car in over six years because he prefers to walk or bike.
48:00- Having faith and believing in yourself is essential for success.
49:39- Some people are making excuses because of COVID, while others are growing and developing into their best self for the greater collective.
52:00- One of Sandoval’s mantras is “learn, grow, share.”
54:15- The powers that be are only concerned with sex, power and things.
56:30- “Everything we go through makes a difference.” (Sandoval)
On this episode Robert sits down with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Austin Burge. The two discuss how Austin got started in weightlifting, diet, routine and the principles of success, among many other interesting topics.
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Show Notes:
0:29- Austin Burge is a Classic Physique bodybuilder (becoming IFBB Pro 3 weeks after this podcast) who first worked with SHEATH during a Kens5 news segment over two years ago.
1:29- Steven Wylie introduced Patton to Burge and is an aspiring bodybuilder. Using drop sets is the preferred method to keep the intensity high. Wylie recently worked out with Burge’s friend, Bartise who reported that ‘they both kicked each other’s asses in the gym’. Having a training partner that pushes you past your limits is priceless to grow and get out of your comfort zone.
2:50- In high school, the original appeal of weight lifting was to get girls, by senior year it had become a primary passion over basketball.
4:48- It became aware to Burge that he wanted to take it as far as he could and work day by day to become a pro. With the right information learned from the mistakes of his past show after placing third, Burge and his Coach, JoJo are confident of a top two finish for the NPC Nationals show in Charleston, South Carolina.
7:06- Burge is in no rush to make it to the Olympia anytime soon, he wants to focus on resting and recovering to come back even better for future shows.
9:00- The concept of muscle maturity is discussed in detail and the foundation of eating more to maintain mass and strength.
11:54- The body has to adapt to many changes including caloric intake and rest after the completion of a show.
14:00- Cardio is something that Burge does on the off season for a variety of health reasons. Yoga is something that he wants to eventually add into his routine after his show is done. Stretching is something that he wants to improve upon to advance recovery and improve posing.
17:30- Burge encourages rest days with good food and video games if you’re feeling exhausted and need to relax. Some of Burge’s favorite games are Call of Duty, NBA2K, Rocket League and Fall Guys.
20:00- During prep training season, Burge will sleep for a full eight hours but sometimes will get less to wake up earlier and eat more food.
25:17- Having a competitive spirit is what has pushed Burge further in the sport of bodybuilding.
29:34- During the off season, Burge will eat more food and only do cardio twice a week for twenty minutes, for prep it switches to a calorie deficit and cardio daily for thirty minutes.
32:18- “You gotta go through the grind.” (Burge)
34:25- Knowing that you and the people in your life are healthy is one of the truest measures of success.
37:42- Patton resonates with the power of magic, especially after reading Think & Grow Rich at age 23.
40:15- People have tried to throw their negativity at Burge with saying things like, “You’re too big..”. But he reminds them that he is doing it to please himself, not others.
42:30- Burge completed the Fire Academy back in the Spring and needs to take one more exam to become a registered EMT.
45:55- Being a firefighter seemed like the right fit because Burge wasn’t interested in the office life or being a server.
48:00- “Putting my happiness first .. whatever that may be.” (Burge)
51:36- Burge recommends long dumbbell lunges, barbell squats and hip thrusts to grow your Glutes.
55:55- Patton wasn’t gifted with great genetics but has heart and determination.
57:28- “Get off my team if you’re not trying to win.” (Burge)
59:20- Surrounding yourself with intelligent people with help you develop faster and expose yourself to new ways of thinking to help you improve overall.
1:01:15- Burge wants to get into boxing after his show to challenge himself to new things.
On this episode Robert sits down with Jason Grechanik, plant medicine facilitator and host of the Universe Within Podcast. The two discuss the spiritual path, martial arts, plant medicine, healing and the current state of society. This is one for the books.
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Show Notes:
0:38- Grechanik is involved in the spiritual community and was referred to Patton by Mike Brancatelli via Matt Xian.
2:30- Patton & Grechanik identify as Libertarians and share their views on politics.
4:35- Plant medicines are a huge interest for Grechanik, and believes they are great potential for healing pain beyond the physical.
7:00- Grechanik has worked and lived in Peru for the past eight years assisting with plant medicine ceremonies.
13:38- One of Grechanik’s favorite books is “Enlightenment Now” by Steven Pinker.
14:35- Ju Jitsu is one of my Grechanik’s favorite things to do for promoting humility and strength.
17:44- Many people don’t go through real challenges so they never discover their true potential. Patton encourages people to practice Martial Arts because it is so gratifying and feels good.
20:27- The Shipibo people of the Amazon are referred to as “Warriors” when they work through the plant medicine ceremonies, one of the things they love doing is wrestling each other while under the influence.
24:24- Patton believes that fighting your enemy without guns would lead to less violence overall. He is pro gun but knows that it needs to be more regulated.
27:23- Tai Chi is discussed during the belief that ‘Movement is medicine’. Patton prefers Qi-Gong and Tai Chi over Yoga because he feels stronger afterwards and not too relaxed.
30:33- Patton explains the story of him smoking DMT and experiencing another dimension that he wasn’t supposed to be apart of yet. It helped him to get over the fear of death.
37:50- The unknown terrifies many people, and we often forget that we are not separate from the universe.
42:50- Patton believes that it is very important not to impose your beliefs on others and to remain non aggressive.
47:45- You won’t promote change and be successful if you are always on social media complaining and fighting others.
50:03- One of Patton’s most recent mottos is, “Make people happy.”
56:00- Working on your relationships will help to promote positive within yourself. Patton recommends turning the TV off and going within to discover what you need to focus your intention on.
59:00- Surrounding yourself with positive influences will give you a support system to create positive actions.
1:01:23- With the COVID travel restrictions, Grechanik was unable to return home to the states but is hopeful that International Airlines will open back up in a few weeks.
1:04:50- Grechanik believes the War on Terror has nefarious ties to groups that want to control us with Draconian methods.
1:11:05- “In the United States you do not have to talk to a police officer.” (Grechanik) We often forget how great our freedom is compared to other countries.
1:14:25- “I think that’s really one of the key things, is to have principles and stand by those.” (Grechanik)
1:17:08- Censorship is a very slippery slope.
1:21:03- When someone has a differing opinion, that does not mean they are your enemy.
1:23:08- Plant medicines put you into a space to heal, but it is not an easy process, you have to die and rebirth into the stronger, more humble person.
On this episode Robert sits down with Stetson Bardfield to discuss training in marksmanship at the Olympic center, hunting, maintaining a positive mindset and much more.
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Show Notes:
1:19- Stetson Bardfield is an Olympic Marksman currently living at the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Patton compares the UFC Performance Institute to the Center.
5:02- Bardfield has learned wrestling through his shooting spotter and regularly weight lifts to stay positive and become stronger despite his limited mobility.
7:59- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is the condition Bardfield was born with, where his body fused joints together in the womb.
10:54- One of Bardfield’s favorite things to do is spend time with people, others feel that he is very approachable and friendly.
12:10- Hunting and fishing are also some of his main passions, with recently bagging one Elk and a couple Antelopes.
15:36- The discussion of “You are what you eat” is reviewed deeply.
17:57- May 2021 is when Bardfield competes again in Lima, Peru, last year he won Gold. The projectile during competition is a .177 caliber pellet, during practice he will shoot a minimum of 80 shots, sometimes maxing out at 300 shots.
24:19- Aside from training, Bardfield has worked as a tour guide at the Olympic Training Center.
26:44- “There’s so much more that unities us, than divides us.” (Patton)
29:30- In terms of self expression, Bardfield has recently released a song called “Oceanside” under his artist name, Catalyst. The track talks about the chaotic relationship with his mother, ultimately with him having to say goodbye to her.
37:37- Bardfield’s latest song showcases his willingness to talk about the reality of depression and ways we can help others who are suffering.
41:04- “You’re only as good as your last performance.” (Patton) Bardfield compares golfing and shooting in terms of concentration.
44:49- Bardfield has robotic prosthetics that help him walk, in the past, he had very limited equipment that made the experience very unpleasant.
48:50- The art of catalyzing is something that Bardfield embodies.
49:35- Patton’s favorite speakers are Napoleon Hill & Bob Proctor.
52:51- “We need something that pushes us to that next level.” (Bardfield)
54:30- Bardfield has done an ice bath twice and is not a huge fan, there is an ice bath and hot tub right next to each other at the Olympic Training Center.
57:02- Patton swears by ice baths to reduce inflammation and has stopped taking pain medication.
On this episode Robert sits down with Scott Purdum, owner of Advantage Horsemanship to discuss the link between therapy and animals, particularly horses. This episode is a must for animal lovers. You will learn a lot about how household animals can act as a reflection to humans and the many emotions we go through.
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Show Notes
1:09- Scott Purdum uses horses to help others with their mental health. He began horse riding at age three. He dropped out of college after only one year to decide to become a full time horse trainer.
3:47- Purdum believes horses are fantastic therapy because they teach you about yourself and the human mind.
5:55- Patton & Purdum both agree that the breath plays a huge role for your well being and communication skills.
8:08- The technique of breathing in four to seven seconds and breathing out four to seven seconds works best for Purdum.
10:20- Patton encourages Purdum to practice the Wim Hof Method for eleven minutes.
15:11- Getting into a cold shower after you have worked out is a strategy that Patton advises to beginners.
17:50- “Your mind can’t hold two emotions at the same time.” (Purdum)
21:57- Purdum shares an experience where one of his students went face first into a horse’s ass.
27:07- The current focus of Advantage Horsemanship, Purdum’s TV show, will be changed to have more motivational and inspirational pieces. He currently doesn’t have enough funding and camera equipment to expand, SHEATH might be a future sponsor.
30:43- After extensive research, Purdum discovered SHEATH as the perfect underwear for riding horses. Everyone in the horse world knows the word, SHEATH, because it is the penis covering of the male horse.
36:31- How people say things with their tone and the energy they give off are things that horses pick up on a high frequency.
42:07- After being able to calm down one of his scared students, the spooked horse she was riding began to relax and trust.
“Horses are a reflection of the energy we provide.” (Purdum)
46:53- Getting to the root of the problem is a constant state of work, and substances won’t help you in the long run.
52:07- Horses will help you because it will mirror what you are reflecting so you can try to change accordingly and move in the right direction. You cannot fake it with the horses, you have to change within yourself.
53:42- Purdum promotes ways to get over anxiety and go into a stable, focused state. Adding in physical stability is another huge aspect of his training.
54:58- Every Wednesday at 3pm is when the Advantage Horsemanship airs on Dish Network, his podcast is Horse & Home.
On this episode Robert sits down with breathwork specialist Cyndy Clemens to discuss how she discovered breathwork and the many benefits it brings. The two get into deep conversation on healing and becoming a better version of yourself.
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Show Notes
1:28- Clemens describes breath work to people as their superpower which still gets strange reactions.
2:02- Patton felt very relaxed after he was able to fall asleep during one of his sessions with Clemens. He enjoys following meditations on an app, but in person delivers deeper results.
5:06- “Whenever you’re chasing something, it is going to elude you.” (Clemens)
6:40- There is somewhat of a DMT activation for about 10-30 seconds with focused breath work.
8:40- Clemens goes over the experiences that the early practitioners had, originally thinking they were only feeling the effects because they had taken LSD.
10:45- “When you are breathing with a lot of people you feel the interconnectedness.” (Clemens)
12:20- Patton feels like he is a guinea pig because of his openness to experiment on himself. Using Wim Hom Method has helped him from relying so much on taking naps to regain energy.
15:50- Clemens has a podcast and YouTube channel that she full creative control over and uses it to help people discover the power of their breath to reduce stress.
18:04- Using breath work reduces cortisol levels and activates the Theta brain waves.
20:46- “Your breathing pattern is how you respond to life.” (Clemens)
25:02- There are numerous ways to breath properly, Clemens enjoys the circular approach, where there isn’t a break between breaths and the diaphragm is used.
28:45- Breathing through the nose stimulates the third eye chakra.
32:33- Many people unconsciously gasp then hold the breath when faced with stress and continue the bad habit.
36:13- Clemens and Patton both agree that when you are in control of your breath, others can’t throw you off. Clemens describes it as breathing in the spirit.
38:14- Patton always does a breath work session in the morning before he begins his workflow.
38:50- Clemens had to deal with sexual abuse from her father when she was young which made her very defensive towards men. After breath work was introduced to her, she felt that she was becoming more anchored to her soul and able to heal.
43:37- “Your lungs were designed to be the heavy lifters of releasing toxins.” (Clemens)
46:00- Clemens’s son contracted COVID-19 but luckily it didn’t penetrate into his lungs.
48:58- Clemens has been a breath work practitioner for over seventeen years.
52:03- Patton describes his experience taking Adderrall where he would find himself accidentally holding his breath. He later found out how bad this was for his body and stopped taking it.
55:55- The Matrix is brought up when discussing letting go of resisting things. “What you resist, persists.”
1:00:06- Patton describes his first basketball game where his dad was watching, which totally got him in his head and led him to having a very bad game.
1:03:14- Clemens feels like she is just now getting started on her journey.
1:05:15- Most people don’t appreciate a long, deep breath until they are unable to take one. One way Clemens built her appreciation was by fasting for four days and not shower for one week. Even the most simple things felt orgasmic after the fast was done and she took a shower.
For the season finale Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Raquel Pennington for a discussion on the latest news in the fighting world, her goals and routines, and the determination it takes to reach your goals.
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Show Notes
0:54- UFC Bantamweight fighter Raquel Pennington is a native from Colorado Springs who enjoys hiking, hunting and fishing, often paired with smoking weed and eating edibles.
2:48- Pennington describes the importance of having a reset from the gym to spend time with friends and family.
4:24- Patton is in agreement that breath work is a superpower in itself.
6:20- Ice baths are something that Pennington uses for injuries and Patton does them to charge up for the day.
8:58- Pennington has always wanted to be a professional athlete but never thought she would make it this far.
11:04- Pennington relates her last fight to The Ultimate Fighter because there was a lack of audience and a quarantined environment.
14:37- Because of the quarantine, Pennington and and her partner Tecia Torres, a UFC Straw weight, converted their garage into a home gym.
17:35-Having dogs to take care of has brought peace to both Pennington and Patton. Pennington has two cats and seven dogs, the seventh being a foster after being rescued late at night when she had a craving for graham crackers randomly and drove to the grocery store. Patton’s wife, Stacey helps in rehabilitating dogs that have been abandoned and abused to prepare them for their forever home.
20:31- Because of her current injury, Pennington has found it extra beneficial that her foster dog is great walking buddy and keeps her motivated.
22:58- “We (SHEATH) have four distribution centers in the US and one in Canada.” (Patton)
26:44- “I think the psychology of fighting, Raquel could tell you the best because she worked with a couple of sports psychologists, even just talking about the fight, there’s a way to do it, to where you don’t get more anxious about it.” (Juan Gonzalez, Pennington’s Kickboxing Coach)
29:33- The art of flow state is used to become mentally and physically ready to perform.
33:40- The Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls Documentary, The Last Dance is referenced by Patton when talking about mental toughness and a competitive spirit.
36:38- Patton’s happy place is shooting around by himself at the basketball court, Pennington is also a fellow baller.
38:50- “I will be forever humble, that is in my DNA.” (Pennington)
39:38- Pennington talks about her maximum effort approach she teaches as a high school gymnastics coach.
47:11- Making weight for fights used to be stressful, but now Pennington has fun with the process.
49:30- After going vegetarian for a month, Pennington describes her energy level as incredible after numerous set backs in finding a balanced diet because of hormone shift post surgery.
53:32- It isn’t a specific diet that helps Pennington, clean eating seems to be the most effective.
58:49- Patton got in touch with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone through Tecia Torres.
1:01:01- The prototype of SHEATH was made in Iraq when Patton took his standard issued underwear to the local tailer.
On this episode Robert is joined in his new studio by Dylan King, professional MMA fighter based in Colorado. Dillon is also Robert's personal trainer. The two discuss recent events in the UFC, persistence, having an attitude of gratitude and much more.
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Show Notes
0:50- Patton is joined by Dylan King, his personal trainer and pro MMA fighter based out of Colorado. His fight videos can be found on google by searching “Dylan King MMA”.
2:45- King and Patton both became fans of MMA after watching the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.
3:48- “You’re always nervous I think going into the fight, I think the nerves are good, they keep you on your edge, they keep you focused.” (King)
6:01- Patton believes that Gilbert Smith is one of the best coaches he has ever had, Smith is King’s head coach at Victory MMA. He has been working with King nearly everyday for the last three years.
8:17- Gilbert “Chocolate Thunder” Smith appeared on Season 18 & 25 of The Ultimate Fighter.
11:43- King enjoys watching Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone fight and has been a fan before he made it to the UFC.
16:54- The effects of fame on young athletes and celebrities seems to have its own set of problems and challenges.
18:57- Patton and King agree that Israel Adesanya is handling fame well and playing the game smart.
21:09- Patton is a big fan of Paulo Costa because he does ice baths regularly and will shake around in them to make it feel even colder.
25:20- “I was the epitome of average, but I still wanted it.” (Patton)
27:27- “Fighting takes up a lot of my brain space.” (King)
32:49- “I don’t know why slaps don’t happen more often.” (Patton)
35:01- The experience of physical combat helps one to get to know themselves. King believes that training MMA is a form of therapy.
38:29- The philosophy that movement is medicine is discussed in depth as our society continues to eat terrible foods and sit for longer periods of time. King and Patton both recommend running over walking to gain results faster.
41:43- “Even the opportunity to work is a blessing.” (Patton)
43:53- One of Patton’s goals is to improve his communication and promote self awareness in others.
45:46- Patton uses Instacart as his preferred grocery delivery service to save time and enjoy the process of cooking his own food. He saves 3 works days per month by avoiding going to the grocery store.
48:06- King & Patton both will decompress and relax in the evening after a long day by playing video games for about an hour.
50:12- King practices Hot Yoga at Hot On Yoga in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
54:01- The approach of not rushing and getting a really good stretch post workout is emphasized by Patton. There is a mutual agreement that Psilocybin promotes appreciation for nature remembering we are all one.
57:58- “My biggest fear is regretting the things that I didn’t do.” (King)
1:01:14- Having the ‘being the last man standing’ work ethic will get you very far, you have to be obsessed.
On this episode of RPG, Robert sits down with artist and body builder Josiah Brooks to discuss training, meditation, entrepreneurship, music and beyond.
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Show Notes
0:37- Patton is joined by guest Josiah Brooks, an entertainer, artist and SHEATH model.
1:35- Brooks considers himself a gym freak after being introduced to body building at a young age from his dad. His first gym was three blocks from his elementary school. Years later, he didn’t like who he was seeing in the mirror and decided to take his physique to the next level just like his father had.
4:15- Patton talks about when he was sixteen and making his dad cry because he had been arrested and couldn’t get his life together.
6:35- During his adolescence, Brooks talks about learning what his strengths and weaknesses were.
8:55- Patton considers himself a comedian at times, but his daughter will often bring up her SJW perspective as a way to remind him to be compassionate.
10:37- Brook’s father experienced racism growing up in 60’s as a young black man. He went on to become very well educated and earned a position as city councilman and pastor, all while being a body builder.
15:56- The introduction of white privilege and other racial stereotypes is looked into further review.
18:07- Brooks has made it a point to educate other young black men about how to not feed into negative stereotypes.
20:07- In the last six months, Brooks has created seven new songs for his latest music project.
24:00- Patton talks about meeting RiFF RAFF and getting to hang out on his tour bus where he listened to unreleased music.
27:12- Brooks is waiting for the right time to release his music.
29:20- Patton is a huge fan of Eckhart Tolle and talks about the power and philosophy of being in the now.
32:05- It took Brooks years to strengthen his mind and be able to control thought patterns, even after traumatic experiences.
33:58- Brooks works out every single day, for a minimum of 90 minutes. Through trail and error, he has developed his own training program and does a self check every week to see which muscles he wants to make more prominent.
36:06- For maximum results, Brooks talks about the benefits of strengthening the bond between the brain and muscles, which is why many people close their eyes to focus on the contraction in the movement.
40:22- Patton and Brooks both agree that you can get things done so much faster by having a mentor to coach you.
45:40- “You’re put in this bubble that’s projected on you by people that have false notations about you and at a certain point you get fed up.” (Brooks)
49:39- “We all need to look within, and we’re all so quick to blame something outside, or look for any enemy, whatever, look at yourself.” (Patton)
52:51- The gap between getting by and living your dream is looked into as something everyone goes through. Meditation and visualization helps with getting things done in life.
56:26- Patton believes his life is a little too easy and needs to add more healthy stress.
57:57- Brooks favorite part of being on the podcast was being able to be in a place that supports open mindedness and discussing his views without fear of judgment.
On this episode Robert sits down with Zerin from XPAND, a coaching and training platform that also has a podcast. The two discuss sleep, ice baths, isolation tanks and more.
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Show Notes
1:18- Beattie weighs in on Patton’s years of not sleeping well and the variables at play when going for deep sleep.
3:00- It has been nearly a decade since Patton started experiencing lack of sleep, most notably stemming from his two tours in Iraq where he experienced horrific things. Beattie has used a sensory depravation tank over three hundred times and believes it is good for treating PTSD.
4:27- Patton has floated in the past, usually doing it once per week. He explained that the one time he went at 6pm did deliver him a deeper sleep state than when he went in the middle of the day.
9:00- Sharing cognitive resources with your fellow humans is something that Beattie and Patton agree is exciting and necessary for a strong community.
10:10- “Can we perceive the chaos, without being pulled into it?” (Beattie)
14:31- Eckhart Tolle’s views on overthinking and solutions for emptying the mind to be in the present moment.
17:52- Because Psilocybin turns off the frontal lobe, Beattie believes this opens us up to other dimensions of reality.
21:00- Beattie explains how much insight one can gain with using Cannabis and candlelight during meditation. Patton references music notes are our own individual vibrations and questions if we can stay in tune when we have to deal with dissonance.
27:20- Doing your best for those close in your proximity helps to create community and real change.
29:12- Patton & Beattie go through their principles of success.
33:28- “Ice baths build internal strength almost instantly.” (Beattie)
35:20- Beattie recommends taking a 30 minute nap between 1 and 3pm while listening to binaural beats by Cory Allen to boost your circadian rhythm.
36:57- During his most recent move, Patton utilized 15 minutes of Wim Hof breathing to brush off the feeling of needing a nap.
37:50- Beattie played college golf and believed that it helped him to always stay adaptable.
40:19- He has trained in kickboxing for over a decade, training professionally for three years.
42:25- Beattie explains how our emotions correlate to distinct patterns in how we move our bodies.
45:14- The concept of building a brand takes at least eight years for most people.
48:17- Patton is nearly brought to tears after Beattie explains the idea of a community based approach for building an empire.
51:20- “You have to trust your instincts.” (Patton)
55:32- Beattie has been a fitness coach for over ten years, mostly in person. He has worked on his online training programs for eight years and finally released it last month. It is a mindfulness program that involves meditation and martial arts and plant medicines.
59:33- The metamorphosis of the seed into a flower applies to the grow of your life.
On this episode Robert sits down with Professional Twitch Streamer David Acosta, aka SuperDavex2 to discuss the streaming business, current global affairs and more.
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Show Notes
0:58- With the weather turning cold quickly, Patton had to bring in his three cannabis plants to keep them alive. Acosta is in the same situation, moving from Houston, Texas to the mountains of Colorado.
2:04- It has been over a year and a half since Acosta has fought or competed in the Mixed Marital Arts world. He has currently been in the Twitch streaming business with his gaming channel, DaveX2. Every month, his channel grows in views and is 5-6 average viewers under certified partner level. He goes live Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
6:13- Acosta chuckles at the chaos of seeing his five year old son, David and the fourteen other kinder-garden students attempting to go through school in a zoom meeting.
8:00- Patton joined Victory MMA to train with Gilbert Smith just before COVID-19 happened.
12:22- Almost every morning, Patton will play close to an hour of Call of Duty and drink coffee to get pumped up for the day ahead. Acosta enjoys an hour bike ride daily for mental health. He rides a Felt Z100 Road Bike.
17:45- Acosta’s wife works in law enforcement as an Emergency Services Therapist, he believes that therapy can be very beneficial.
20:30- Patton found it in his best interest to move to Colorado to avoid being arrested for Cannabis in Texas.
23:09- The topic of Cannabis decriminalization is something they both find very important, especially being daily smokers.
27:52- One of the biggest reasons for moving to Colorado from Houston was because David’s wife, Jocelyn almost accidentally died after her heart stopped while being tested for allergies.
30:33- Acosta is in the top .3% of the entire streaming world.
34:16- Patton describes his teams reaction to his newest production in the Sheath Underwear collection, the Horizontal Fly.
39:00- Patton has been a fan of MMA for over two decades.
43:19- After nearly fifteen years of training MMA, Acosta now sticks to weight lifting and cycling, and includes an ice bath three times per week for recovery.
47:00- A few weeks ago during a 45 mile bike ride, Acosta had to bike the last 15 miles in black smoke because of a raging wildfire nearby.
54:51- Acosta laughs at himself because of how fast his pace was for the last 15 miles during the wildfire and tells himself he has so much more in him for his future rides.
59:30- Patton is finally feeling acclimated to living in the mountains with an elevation around 9,000 feet.
1:01:09- The only supplements that Acosta takes for his training is a Pre and Post Workout from Purus Labs.
1:03:28- Patton is going to have a social media content consolation with Acosta in the next week or so.
On this episode Robert sits down with Mike Brancatelli from the Mikeadelic Podcast to discuss comedy, psychedelics, entrepreneurship and beyond.
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Show Notes
3:06- Brancatelli started podcasting with Dave Smith on Part Of The Problem in 2014.
4:26- He went backpacking throughout Southeast Asia to escape the late night grind of being a stand up comedian. Eventually, he found himself at Temple of the Way of light in Iquitos, Peru to experience Ayahuasca, and ended up staying for months to volunteer his time.
7:01- Patton has also ingested Ayahuasca, but states that he didn’t have a breakthrough experience, “possibly improper preparation and a weaker brew.”
8:30- After not feeling at home in New York City anymore, Mike ventured back to Peru to start the three month volunteer program at Temple of the Way of Light. He then relocated to Denver, Colorado after feeling a big pull to return to the Mountains.
12:29- Patton goes over his five minute, fifty-five degree ice bath techniques, and the amazing anti-inflammatory effect is has been providing for him.
16:07- Even with four years of experience with the Wim Hof breathing method, Patton believes he may have been doing it correctly, but thanks to the new app Hof has put out, he is finding it much easier and beneficial.
18:55- Brancatelli likes having fulling creative control with his work and explains he doesn’t have to do a lot of editing with his productions.
20:22- During every change in season, Mike will ingest Psilocybin Mushrooms (Magic Mushrooms), most recently he did a heroic dose of eight grams on the Summer Solstice.
25:10- Patton believes that today’s use of Mushrooms “is more intentional, with more information, and more beneficial.”
28:30- Brancatelli describes the feeling of transitioning to ta heightened state of consciousness as “hopping into the Interstellar cosmic pipes of reality.”
34:40- Even with a significant increase in success, Patton is still grinding and not stoping to smell the roses often.
36:09- Brancatelli enjoys doing voice over work, but hates social media management. He also has worked in consulting and sales in the Podcast industry.
38:28- Patton goes over his first experience performing stand up comedy and how he used improv instead of writing out a set.
41:47- Writing out a set was very important for Brancatelli to build more time on stage and improve his act.
43:32- Stand up comedy didn’t offer “the world I wanted.” (Brancatelli)
47:32- As of recently, Patton has started creating solo podcasts to help process thoughts and exercise his brain muscle.
53:48- The Mikeadelic Podcast is a mix of the psychedelic experience, politics and the diversity of ideas.
1:00:30- Patton & Brancatelli agree that the news channels need to tell us what happened, not what to think.
1:03:51- “It seems that most people are clinging onto what they know, and need to question things.” (Brancatelli)
On this episode Robert sits down with producer of the Believe You Me Podcast with Michael Bisping, Mike Harrington to discuss how he got started in the podcast industry, and much more.
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Show Notes
0:50- Special guest Mike Harrington is one of the producers of Believe You Me Podcast and works with the Gas Digital Network.
1:36- Luis J Gomez & Michael Bisping share the craziest MMA stories of the week in the podcast.
4:50- Harrington has met many comedians and is apart of the comedy world and believes the law of attraction helped him meet Joe DeRosa and then began helping produce his podcast.
8:08- There was a time when Michael Bisping but going to appear on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast but got bumped because GSP wanted to do an interview during the same week.
9:53- Patton grew up watching The Ultimate Fighter and Michael Bisping’s rise to the UFC Hall of Fame.
13:24- Patton’s guilty pleasure is watching 90 Day Fiancé with this wife, Stacey, Harrington’s is Property Brothers.
15:32- Using a vision board and positive self talk has helped Patton grow his business.
17:30- ‘The five people you hang out with the most is who you end up being more like.’
19:03- Patton discovers that SDR Podcast host Ralph Sutton had messaged him 2 years ago. They now have a solid working relationship.
20:25- After multiple revenue streams dried up while living in the East Village, Mike finds himself at the end of his lease with not enough money to stay in the area. He left the majority of his belongings at his brothers house and on April 1st, woke up homeless on his friend Caleb Rupert’s couch and read a text that a friend he grew up with had over dosed.
22:22- After working with Luis J. Gomez, Harrington began to get more side work that would supplement his income. He then started working with Joe DeRosa on the Without A Country Podcast. He was still homeless for over six months but continued to do his side work and character building.
25:15- Harrington got charged with a felony for having brass knuckles at the airport.
27:28- Diego Lopez taught Harrington a lesson in the MMA gym when he explained that because he didn’t have training, he would be more wild and might have to be put in check. The conditioning training makes Harrington want to puke after he has blown his gas tank.
30:00- Patton wants to start having local athletes, Victory MMA train at his home in Woodland Park, Colorado.
33:08- Harrington and Patton agree that there is nothing better than having your goal written on the calendar and then having determination to get after it.
38:00- Patton and Harrington are both huge fans of upcoming UFC Star, Bryce Mitchell from Arkansas.
46:00- The popular vote in politics is discussed and the impressions they have of the system at large.
47:41- Patton tells a heart felt story of leaving San Antonio in 2015 to return to Colorado Springs to take care of his sick ex wife and be there for his daughter.
51:09- The impact of the COVID 19 virus effected Harrington and Patton in different ways.
54:40- Civil service pay and universal basic income are two ideas that Patton and Harrington support.
58:12- Patton explains how much the United States Army helped him from going nowhere fast, to becoming self sufficient.
1:01:23- Patton believes that most young people nowadays have not been through enough challenges and that it has made them soft in ways.
1:02:45- The story of Hercules is mentioned as something that could inspire young people to get more tough and step up to adversity. Harrington has stayed tough by doing Tough Mudder and also live fights at SkankFest.
1:06:35- Harrington tells the story of him being at Comedy Fight World in Philadelphia and doing DMT with Matt and Shane from Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast.
1:13:32- Patton drops some wisdom on Harrington who in only 32 and says ‘whenever I was drinking too much I was less pleasant.’ Harrington admits that he quit drinking at age 19 after having a terrible experience with it. He now drinks two gallons of water a day.
1:16:23- Harrington states that New York entertainment scene used more psychedelics during the quarantine.
1:18:55- Harrington doesn’t have a desire to be a performer but will continue to do produce comedy, he is currently helping produce for Without A Country Podcast.
On this solocast Robert delves into motivation; how to achieve it, how to run with it, and how to make it a daily part of your life.
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Show Notes
0:42- “One key element of staying motivated is pacing yourself.” (Patton)
2:12- Collaborating with other artists can help build your brand and network with like minded individuals.
4:22- Patton encourages others to go on a run or hike by your house if they are feeling lousy and unmotivated, adding in your favorite music can be very beneficial to get moving.
8:07- You have to be stone cold certain you are going to be successful.
10:30- If you are always pointing orders and being greedy, you won’t be able to inspire positive change in your workers.
14:30- You cannot only work, you have to do things that are fun and make you happy. Playing Basketball is Patton’s fun zone.
16:25- Joseph Campbell is a huge inspiration for Patton.
On this episode Robert catches up with SHEATH model and recording artist Steven Samadhi in the new podcast studio in Woodland Park, Colorado.
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Show Notes
0:50- Steven Samadhi ate too many hot fries, Oreos and Reese’s Peanut butter cups and gained the ‘Quarantine 15’ but is determined to still enter his first Men’s Physique show early November.
1:31- Patton was skeptical about moving into the mountain of Colorado but feels now it is his place of zen.
2:10- Patton recently got married to his partner, Stacey. She has been helping as an analyst for Sheath Underwear.
4:00- Samadhi and Xian have gained insight from Patton’s openness to discuss his own strength and weaknesses.
4:59- ‘The stronger we are as individuals, the stronger we are as a team.’
5:40- After doing an ice bath, Xian and Samadhi did 90 minutes in Patton’s infrared sauna.
7:48- Sheath is offering pint glasses in collaboration with INTO THE DARK BLUE.
9:07- Weight lifting has been the most beneficial for getting into a flow state for Samadhi.
10:21- Patton and Samadhi talk about how painful the marathon was they did 6 years because they didn’t prepare properly.
12:51- Saturday, November 7th is the San Antonio Classic bodybuilding show.
14:36- There does seem to be some bias in the judging of physique shows, according to Samadhi’s physique coach.
15:50- Clean eating has been the biggest challenge for Patton and Samadhi in taking their physique and fitness to the next level.
16:54- Adaptations in training has helped Samadhi to avoid injuries and increase intensity.
18:21- Patton discusses how he built a business relationship with Aaron Marino of Alpha M.
20:32- Woodland Park, Colorado is a very accommodating place, the elevation is at 9,000 feet and the air is very clean.
23:17- The team is aspiring to make $10,000 a day in sales.
24:00- Patton grills Samadhi because he has never visited Las Vega, Nevada.
26:30- Samadhi and Patton analyze the themes from the movie, The Gladiator.
28:05- There is still going to be a fight between Patton and Samadhi in the new year.
29:00- Patton listens to one of the songs off of Samadhi’s new unreleased music project.
31:00- Samadhi is continuing to do the Yoga live stream on the Sheath Underwear Facebook page every other Sunday 10-11AM CST.
On this episode Robert talks with Comedian and Gas Digital Network Agent Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein. They discuss life as of late, the podcast industry and much more.
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Show Notes
1:31- Bernstein states his penis has a home 24/7 with Sheath Underwear. He first was introduced to the Gas Digital Network through old friends and Comedians, Luis J Gomez and Dave Smith, meeting them three years ago at the LOL Comedy Club.
3:12- Bernstein introduces the book, “The Go Giver” by Bob Burg, it discusses the approach of being value oriented in business, helping people out and being paid for it.
6:11- He is in the ad sales business and the host of Podcast, Run Your Mouth.
11:11- Patton admits that he has wanted a golden tooth since his experience in a Georgia detention center at the age of 21, after noticing how cool it looked on a fellow inmate. Bernstein said Patton needs a face tattoo to balance out the golden tooth.
13:11- Patton worked as Mortician in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant, leading his team in a six month tour in Iraq. Patton created the idea of Sheath on his second tour in Iraq, there was much less activity than the first and this led to him embracing his entrepreneurial spirit.
18:18- One of Bernstein’s favorite movies is the 1973 film, Papillon.
23:20- Bernstein describes himself as Libertarian, but really identifies the most as a Comedian, he believes there should be less Government and is fiscally conservative.
28:42- Bernstein grew up in the Jewish culture, wearing a Kippah until he was 21.
30:31- Bernstein is very interested in learning what political framework we need in order to pursue prosperity.
34:34- Patton talks about being nearly choked out by the assistant warden during his prison sentence. He said joining the Army after prison helped to make him a better person, he graduated top of his class in basic training.
38:33- Patton answers Bernstein’s question of who his main competitors are in the underwear business: Saxx, 2UNDR and Separatec.
43:11- Bernstein is also a contributor to Part Of The Problem Podcast with Dave Smith, he chooses to not bring notes and just does the show freestyle.
48:00- Bernstein is very interested about the MMA fight that Patton is going to have with one of his employees. Patton has hand to hand fighting technique experience from the Army.
52:25- Bernstein says that working out is what keeps him sane. He enjoys punching the heavy bag and the double end bag. He says this training has improved his reflexes, even dodging a beer bottle that was thrown on him while he was on stage in New York.
55:05- Patton is excited to go back to Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone’s BMF Ranch for more training and adventures.
On this episode Robert has a new podcast with his brother Matt 'Xian' Humble. They discuss psychedelic experiences, creativity, entrepreneurship and more.
Find Matt
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Show Notes
1:28- Matt Xian reflects on his first ever podcast with Patton, it was called “Mushroom Tea”.
3:46- Traveling through the mind during the psychedelic experience can be very vivid and exploratory.
5:25- Patton enjoys micro dosing Psilocybin from time to time to slow down and reset his energy.
8:30- The fact that we are part of nature is discussed in depth, each thing acting as a piece of a larger system.
12:05- Having freewill and the ability to change helps shape our world.
15:23- Xian explains the importance of taking breaks from work, in computer terms it is like clearing the cache.
18:27- “The business is my hard drug.” (Patton)
21:00- Patton has been taking NAD injections to promote anti aging and vitality.
27:55- Getting exposed early to self development strategies will be very effective in overcoming laziness and stagnation.
29:10- Having a mentorship is like having a cheat code in life and helps see what is possible in life.
31:30- The Eleusinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece is something that fascinates Patton & Xian. Burning Man is like the modern day Mysteries.
37:30- There are many stigmas towards psychedelics, it is something that should not scare people, but help them.
42:15- Patton had to have a biopsy on the top of his inner mouth, he was very scared at first, but stayed hopeful after eating Psilocybin mushrooms.
48:00- With the re opening of Gold’s Gym, Xian decided to take flow yoga class and ended up feeling great afterwards.
51:05- Flow states are different depending on the sport being played. Mountain biking is one of Xian’s favorite things to do for activating a flow state.
56:10- Xian recommends taking only pure MDMA and staying hydrated.
59:09- “Cultivate an environment where you are relatively still.” (Xian)
1:03:26- “Be one of those great men, I think we wanna both be great men and teach and help others.” (Patton)
On this episode Robert has a great conversation with Bellator MMA Fighter Darion Abbey. They discuss what it takes to get into Bellator, how to stay dedicated to your goals, refining the ego, and much more.
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1:11- Darion Abbey is a professional mixed marital artist signed to Bellator MMA. He originally pursued basketball but had repeated ACL injuries.
4:00- The Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone fight is reviewed when discussing over training and the importance of off days.
6:37- Abbey wants to go to Cerrone’s ranch to ride ATV’s and Motocross.
11:50- Abbey is 1-1 as a pro and has three years of fighting experience.
16:59- You always have to go 100% in anything you do. Abbey’s next venture will be coaching kids basketball.
22:22- Abbey has a distaste for Colby Covington and believes his character on stage is actually who he is in real life.
26:05- After going commando for three years, Abbey started wearing underwear after discovering the comfort of SHEATH.
28:25- Abbey had to deal with a swollen testicle for three weeks because he didn’t wear a cup during a kickboxing practice.
35:36- To become a better reader, Patton has utilized the Wim Hof breathing method to stay focused.
38:05- Abbey enjoys playing RPG’s like Skyrim on PlayStation.
39:32- Because both of his knees are sensitive, Abbey chooses to swim, bike, and or the stair master for cardio.
42:16- Before the fight, Abbey will visualize everything to prepare for the unexpected.
49:20- Patton & Abbey are both big fans of Luis J. Gomez and Michael Bisping.
1:00:17- Patton admits that he has lost every fighting bet he has made. Abbey believes Jose Aldo has some of the best leg kicks in the game. Calf kicks are highly effective at limiting your opponents mobility.
On this episode Robert dives into deep conversation with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa out of LA. They discuss chiropractics, ice baths, psychedelics and more.
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0:44- Chiropractor Har Hari Kalsa’s explains his job is removing interference to allow the body to heal itself. The three forms of interference: physical, mental/emotional, and Biochemical (toxicities that we are exposed to).
2:41- Robert was skeptical about chiropractors after listening to the Joe Rogan Podcast but needed it after physical trauma from his trainings in the U.S. Army. Khalsa was humored because he had a partnership with fellow Chiropractor, Peter Goldman in Los Angeles and Goldman actually worked on Joe Rogan and his team at one point. Patton finally tried it after his business group brought a chiropractor to one of their meetings and only applied pressure that couldn’t even crack an egg, it is called upper cervical method.
4:46- C1, where the brain stem is ,(the first vertebrae) if misaligned or experiences too much pressure, can cause a whole range of health problems. With forty years of experience in Kundalini Yoga and healing, and chiropractor for thirty years, Khalsa describes himself as 90% student, 10% teacher.
7:11- Khalsa and Patton both love the Wim Hof breathing method to energize and heal the body. It brings one to a very present moment, a one pointed meditation.
9:18- Four years ago, Khalsa begins doing cold showers and Wim Hof breathing method. He suggest after you can do ten minutes in a cold shower, you are ready for an ice bath. He did an hour in an ice bath on his 60th birthday ! His belief is that doing this breathing method makes you tougher in weathering the cold.
13:10- Intermittent hypoxia (intentional lowering of blood oxygen level) increases EPO (Erythropoietin). This shocks your body into being fully awake.
15:40- Khalsa chuckles as he says, “Wim Hof is the second coming”.
18:40- Health, Happiness and Strength are three things that you get from breathing in the cold.
20:53- Khalsa has a chest freezer he uses that gets to thirty two degrees and will change the water every ten days.
23:39- Khalsa recommends that one does not do Wim Hof breathing method in the ice bath, as it may lead to dizziness and possible drowning.
25:31- Growing up in Orange County in the 70’s, Khalsa went on to attend USC which he stated had a huge drug culture. Leaving after only one year, he went up North to University of Oregon-Eugene where he discovered psychedelics. It was an exploratory thing for him and it was somewhat spiritual, having a revelation on LSD staring at a picture of Stonehenge. What impacted him more was beginning a Kundalini Yoga practice while at the university. He later moved to Colorado at age twenty to pursue skiing and stayed at an ashram in Denver, Colorado.
29:19- Khalsa finished his studies at Colorado University in Boulder.
30:45- Khalsa goes to Colorado every year, for the past forty years because of the Summer Solstice in Espanola, New Mexico. After the festival is over, he enjoys going around Colorado to hike and explore.
32:30- Khalsa recommends eating 1.5 grams psilocybin mushrooms and getting into an ice bath, Patton has done this but went into a hot tub.
35:00- There is a big reminder that we have been with the cold for a long time, our ancestors had to deal with it to survive and make you superhuman.
37:01- To promote anti-aging, Khalsa takes NMN (Nicotinamide mono-nucleotide) daily, intermittently fasts, and uses hot and cold therapies.
38:45- Khalsa states that Ozone therapy is the number one anti-microbial in the world. It stimulates the production of glutathione which is anti-aging.
43:43- Khalsa states that an eighteen day water fast is the equivalent to a one hundred thousand dollar stem cell injection.
46:45- Leech therapy is coming back in popularity as discoveries are being made in stem cell generation.
On this episode Robert has a great conversation with Pro Baseball played Thomas Wilson. They discuss life in the MLB, quarantine life, visualization and much more.
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1:25- Wilson is a Minor League Professional Baseball Player and is working on getting to the Major League. He explains there are many different levels, starting with A, he is currently double A, next is triple A, and the top is the Major League.
4:27- He finally embraced his own style as a pitcher in the middle of the season and has made great progress with doing what works best for him.
6:00- Wilson uses the technique of visualization before his games to focus and get in the zone with how he will pitch.
7:39- He went to St. Mary’s in Northern California for his Freshman year, then transferred to Los Angeles Pierce College for the next two years. Finally, he spent one year at California State Fullerton for Baseball.
8:46- Wilson had to warm up to the game, stating originally as a young boy he hated it because he did’t like to interact with his team mates. By High School, he had fallen in love with the game after realizing he truly enjoyed the sport.
9:13- Wilson used to have a Podcast that was created to help his fellow baseball players express themselves creatively and show them as more than sports players. After his laptop broke during the season, he stopped producing content. Wilson enjoys playing acoustic guitar, listens to John Mayer and when he’s about to hit the gym, he turns up the house music.
12:49- He is not obsessed with style, but likes to actually like what he is wearing.
15:40- Wilson is eager to get into MMA training because he believes it can improve his game.
18:00- Patton describes Comedians as ‘Thought Leaders’, Wilson enjoys listening to Joe Rogan and considers himself a big fan.
20:14- If the Major League doesn’t work out for Wilson, he still would love to work in the media side of the Baseball world. His degree is in Communications for Advertising. He enjoys working in social media with photography and videography.
22:39- After working for three months at an Italian restaurant in the summer while in Junior College, Wilson realized even more how he wanted to work for himself. Even though he is technically considered an employee in the League, he feels he has more control over where his career will go.
24:55- Wilson views Meditation as his time for visualization and has a neutral approach to it.
26:55- His best games are when his isn’t thinking and is letting his body do its thing. The worst games he’s had are when he is overthinking everything and isn’t locked in on the current pitch.
30:20- Even during the quarantine, he and his wife have made it to the beach about once a week. Sometimes he will surf, but mostly just lay out and relax and eat lunch.
32:09- Patton has been enjoying living in Colorado and describes it as a warm snow, not like the East Coast snow.
34:06- Wilson and Patton both reflect on enjoying talking about the mental game of sports and life. “Be Yourself” is Wilson’s parting piece of advice.
On this episode Robert has a new conversation with UFC Fighter Kyle "The Monster" Nelson. They discuss what Kyle's recent win, how life in the UFC is, and much more.
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1:17- Kyle “The Monster” Nelson explains how there are people in the UFC that can entertain and be successful outside of the cage, but that is not often the case. The use of characters makes watching the fights entertaining, Patton believes.
3:11- Nelson first began his UFC pro debut in December 2018 by fighting at 155 pounds against Diego Ferreira. After having a 12-1 record at 145 pounds prior to the UFC, losing to Ferreira was difficult to deal with but pushed him to continue training to be his best.
7:23- Adrenaline dump is a serious issue for many athletes, Nelson experienced it strongly in the fight against Ferreira.
10:36- Nelson’s home gym is House of Champions in Stoney Creek, three hours from his home in Huntsville. He will usually stay three or four days and sleeps on a futon in the extra training room.
12:20- Nelson’s son, Corbin has already experienced the MMA lifestyle by watching and participating in training sessions. Even though he is a Kindergartner, he has learned to not be a bully and take the fighting outside of the gym.
19:34- Patton used to laugh at people when they would get worked up and excited about their sport of choice, now Patton laughs at himself because MMA is what does that for him.
22:07- Nelson has broken his wrist once while doing wrestling training. His introduction to MMA training was in Kick Boxing and Jiu Jitsu
23:47- Nelson defeated his most recent opponent, Marco Polo Reyes with a knockout in the first round that resulted from a barrage of elbows and hard punches to the head.
32:47- Nelson has to use an app that allows the UFC to determine where he is and if needed, he will be randomly tested for steroids through a blood or urine test. Patton talks about how he uses Testosterone replacement therapy to stay in top condition as he ages.
39:39- Nelson isn’t interested in putting on a character for the audience, he enjoys being his real self and showcasing his authentic personality.
43:19- Patton & Nelson agree that when winning the title shot, it is better to have a knockout than a close decision from the judges.
44:36- The UFC has a Twitch gaming account that Nelson is considering playing for down time. He put his personal training services on hold while preparing for fights and is still active in being a distributor in Canada for Sheath Underwear.
48:48- Patton believes that twenty eight year old Nelson has at least a few more years until he reaches his prime, with thirty three being an age he felt best at.
50:41- Nelson explains that in the Octagon, there is not thinking, time has slowed down. You have to be ready to react offensively or defensively. He works in the Sports Lab playing computer games that help to improve reaction time.
56:06- The question that is often asked, “Would you still fight if you had lots of money?” Nelson’s answer is clear, he would absolutely keep fighting because it is his passion.
On this episode Robert sits down with Zach Jewell of the Into The Dark Blue Podcast. They discuss men's health groups, podcasting and much more.
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1:05- Zach Jewell is one of the hosts of, Into The Dark Blue Podcast, a platform for Men’s Mental Health awareness and support group organization. Zach grew up artistic and sensitive, qualities that are not the norm of stereotypical masculinity.
3:00- Patton brings up the height determines masculinity complex that women often use. If you’re not tall and have well sculpted muscle, somehow this makes you less of a man.
5:45- Jewell and Patton agree that accepting yourself brings you the most confidence and is a highly attractive quality, regardless what gender the person is.
8:00- Breaking the misconception that meditation is associated with religion, Jewell explains how beneficial it is combined with mental health therapy.
11:25- Patton introduces his experiences with transcendental meditation. Using a sound with no connotation, he will make a sound for five to ten minutes and after stopping the sound naturally your thoughts will fall away and time is slowed down. Your shoulders are dropped and your face is loose, feeling your heart and organs operating in harmony. Jewell imagines himself elsewhere and will take away all the other pieces of the environment until there is nothing left.
17:17- Jewell is in a much more positive headspace after leaving behind toxic relationships and corporate work environments. Things that are truly important to him are happening on a more frequent basis.
19:45- His current job is logistics at Amazon, while Co-Host Josh works at Apple as a repair specialist. They met ten years ago at church, while Zach was serving as a youth minister. Zach lives in Seattle, Washington and Josh lives in San Antonio, Texas.
26:00- The big goal for Jewell is to continue his work in creating an everlasting organization dedicated to improving Men’s health. So far he is receiving positive feedback in the US, UK and Australia.
28:00- Medication is not always the best option first, having hobbies and doing therapy seems to be very helpful with mental health instead of just medicine only. Zach enjoys long boarding, shooting pool and hiking.
31:00- Patton talks about face planting in the sand while attempting to surf. Basketball is what he enjoys most and puts him into a zen state.
34:00- The importance of dressing well to promote positive self image became more important after trying on new suits after too long of wearing the same, boring clothes. Look good, feel good is the motto. Jewell goes with the thrift option to find affordable and stylish clothes.
40:00- Women have been very receptive to the Into The Dark Blue Podcast because they believe it can truly help with ending toxic masculinity. Having guided conversations with other men to help grow as men is very healthy and important.
43:25- Jewell states he has a whole new level of self confidence with wearing Sheath Underwear.
45:00- Robert Oberst and the strongest Men in America inspired Patton to lift heavier and feel good. Patton messaged Oberst and started learning more about each other.
52:30- After being in a tumultuous marriage for several years, Jewell went back into the dating world and found his current girlfriend, who is amazing and supportive of his life in all aspects, they have been together for two years.
54:00- Patton mentions that today he is driving his daughter to her first day of college and he may cry because it is a big moment, even though she is only two hours away.
On this episode Robert has a great conversation with MMA Fighter and friend Isaac Stackhouse. They discuss the rigorous training of MMA, plant medicine, and mind over matter philosophy.
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1:25 Issac Stackhouse discusses his new approach towards the MMA lifestyle and preparing for his upcoming fight.
6:00 The awareness of pattern recognition breakdown to make minute changes is shared with Issac's MMA training and Robert's basketball playing experiences, where both enter into the "zone".
12:00 Robert mentions his recent Ayahuasca trip and how it purged him, including an intense vomiting session on the first night of the trip. After wanting to leave the following morning, he talked with the Shaman and he encouraged him the cleansing was necessary to get the full experience. He ended up throwing up again with the first cup in the morning, then decided to drink another cup. After not getting the full effects he realized it was because he didn’t properly prepare his diet because he ate BBQ earlier before the first trip.
18:00 There is a mutual agreement that regular exercise and clean diet and fasting (pre work) is essential to fully benefit from the psychedelic experience.
21:11 The importance of sleep is apparent after Issac has stated he has had an irregular sleep schedule for most of his 20's and has feelings of exhaustion after sleeping anytime over six hours. After ten years of horrible sleep apnea, Robert's doctor identified a severe case of Tonsillitis and a deviated septum. After his surgery, his sleep did improve but needed to break the habit of waking every three hours or so.
Issac brings up his technique of sleep hypnosis that helped him while he worked as an EMT technician where he could fall asleep wherever he was at the moment, from the side of the road to a stretcher or standing, he could make himself fall asleep very quickly.
28:00 Robert had to check himself after micro dosing Psilocybin early last year for a strong couple of months, beginning to feel like he wasn't focusing and optimizing with frequent use.
32:00 Issac discovers Ju Jit Su in Montgomery, Alabama 7 to 8 years ago from a local group of guys that would meet up at a Taikwando gym after the kids classes let out.
34:00 Recalling his high school swimming days where his coach would film the swims to improve technique, he adapted that strategy with his MMMA training. Studying the film and working on all details to get better.
37:27 "You have to lose over and over and over again in order to get better", discussing the positive side of losing and gaining strength over adversity.
39:44 Issac discusses his college football career start, being a walk on and observing the outlandish spending habits of the scholarship athletes who were given stipends.
43:08 Robert and Issac reflect that school seemed to be a thing of status but also gave them real value on how to run business in modern society.
44:56 Robert parallels how he used to be a scared and terrible public speaker while in college to his transition as a keynote speaker at an Inventor's roundtable convention, having a huge breakthrough after connecting with the audience and being on the verge of tears after telling the story of him not quitting on himself to become his best self.
47:30 Issac brings up the importance of self education and explains how he used encyclopedias and google searches to enhance his continued pursuit of knowledge
49:27 Robert & Issac both agree that Joe Rogan is the "Oprah of Meat Heads"
51:47 Issac describes Podcasts as "eliminating echo chambers" to promote fluid conversation.
On this Episode Robert is joined by Steven Samadhi, artist, yoga instructor and fitness coach, as they discuss the humble beginnings of SHEATH, and general wellness in day to day life.
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0:33- Steven is excited with the success of Sheath Underwear and that Robert is building his own brand and voice with the Robert Patton Global Podcast.
1:45- InfinityPresence is a yoga service and energy activation channel.
2:41- Patton states that Yoga has been a great way for him to receive messages from a higher power, doing the practice on the top of his base while stationed in Iraq. He would star up at the stars and feel his creativity coming to life.
4:14- Samadhi reflects on past advice Patton had given him, ‘finding something you’re passionate about and giving it your all’
8:30- Getting off your phone and meditating in the woods are some great methods to help ease your mind and bring clarity.
11:50- Breath of Fire is one of Steven’s favorite breathing exercises to increase energy and calm your mind.
14:34- Patton believes through AI, humans will be able to read each other’s brains and remove misunderstandings.
15:44- Patton and Samadhi met 10 years while playing Call of Duty online, where Steven was trash talking the whole time in good spirit.
17:42- When you’re in a flow state, the possibility of being distracted is removed. People can pickup on other’s energy when they are in a flow state, we all want to be in this state.
19:45- Samadhi says that gratitude immediately gets him in the zone, he has worked as a caregiver for a guy that has Muscular Dystrophy for over 14 months.
22:00- Patton and his partner enjoy sponsoring dogs that have been neglected and care for them to prepare for their forever home.
24:56- Patton enjoyed Samadhi’s new freestyle rap project, Neighborhood Shaman. For a long time, Steven had an illusion that he couldn’t make music because he has always been the funny guy.
29:50- Proper sleep management has been a challenge for Samadhi when his diet choices are poor by eating too late or having too much caffeine. Patton’s sleep has improved since he had surgery on his deviated septum.
32:32- Patton challenges everyone out there to do 100 burpees in 15 minutes each day, for 100 days.
On this episode Robert has a great discussion with Leo "Savage" Urquides, founder of Steel Mace Flow, a program that uses Steel Mace excercise techniques to enter a flow state that brings benefits to many aspects of life.
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3:56- Patton is very determined to make his personal brand highly successful.
5:30- Leo Savage tells the story of explaining SHEATH to his workout partner.
7:47- Savage laughs because sometimes he has been recognized by strangers as the SHEATH model instead of the Steel Mace Flow Coach.
10:12- Leo Savage has been living in Austin, Texas for over a year and trains at the Onnit Academy. He has attended seven Steel Mace Flow certification classes because he loves to help out and swing mace with others.
14:14- Aside from Steel Mace, Savage loves smoking cannabis and traveling.
16:20- Savage is close friends with Adam Von Rothfelder, CEO of Strong Coffee.
19:10- The all black, 2.1 Trunks are Savage’s favorite pair of SHEATH.
22:44- Savage donated $1,000 to the Solace New York Gym for their New York Strong Fundrasier.
28:10- “The Steel Mace Flow is a platform that I use to help people live a more meaningful, accurate life.” (Savage)
31:20- In Savage’s mentorship program, a critical part of it is self reflection and the openness to heal and become stronger.
34:00- Savage’s morning routine consists of music, movement and breath work. He will usually eat around 1pm after plenty of water and coffee.
40:07- Patton & Savage laugh about how clapping your hands together and saying “What the deal is?” can get the blood pumping.
43:30- Savage is very focused right now on teaching certification classes to help build a strong foundation of practice.
47:11- Patton hates lunges, Savage states that he feeds his legs lunges to grow.
49:00- Savage is coming out with three custom maces through Onnit.
On this episode Robert has a great conversation with UFC Fighter Kyle "The Monster" Nelson. They discuss what it takes to get into the UFC, how to stay dedicated to your goal, and much more.
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Show Notes
1:44- Kyle “The Monster” Nelson recently made it into the ranks of the UFC and discusses how he first heard about SHEATH.
4:24- Patton brought friends and family over to watch Nelson’s debut fight against Diego Ferreira. It resulted in him losing due to an adrenaline dump.
7:50- Nelson signed a four fight contract with the UFC.
11:21- Nelson is not allowed to wear SHEATH in his UFC fights because of the current Reebok sponsorship deal.
12:30- Originally, Nelson wanted to be boxer after watching Rocky as a young boy. He is trained in Kickboxing & Ju Jitsu.
16:12- Somehow the conversation switches to UFO’s and space exploration.
18:49- For one month, Nelson stayed at a fighter dorm while training with Team Alpha Male.
20:49- SHEATH made it into the top 1% of all stores on Shopify.
25:00- Beyond being a sponsored athlete with SHEATH, Nelson also helps with shipping Canadian orders.
29:56- Patton breaks down why he doesn’t like Jon Jones.
33:33- Biohacking is something of great importance for Patton now that he is past his prime.
36:11- The training was very intense at the Team Alpha Male Gym, after the end of each practice, Urijah Faber would deliver some motivational words to keep the energy high. At training, Nelson met Peter Barrett, a fellow SHEATH sponsored athlete who is on track to make it into the UFC.
39:00- With Patton being an avid cannabis user, Nelson shares his open minded opinion as a non smoker who knows it isn’t a bad thing.
43:00- Nelson’s last job was working the night shift at The Home Depot in 2016. Patton’s last day jobs were in 2014 delivering Chinese food and cleaning golf carts.
47:35- Patton cried when he learned that Nelson had finally made it into the UFC.
51:45- Nelson is very hopeful for the success of his fighting career and SHEATH.
On this episode of the RPG Podcast, Robert interviews his younger brother Matt, who helped in the creation of their company, SHEATH. Matt also founded TIMEWHEEL, an artistic collective, label and creative studio.
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1:12- Patton explains that every new year you should be making progress.
2:50- Around the age of fifteen, Matt began to relate more to his older brother, Robert. They would get coffee together and talk about the stock market and the importance of waking up early. Humble created the Name SHEATH, with it originally being named Junk Drawers by Patton.
6:02- Before SHEATH’S creation, Patton was in the United States Army and a full time family man. Humble was relentless about getting this business off the ground, often calling to check in with Robert for updates.
9:30- Since he was very young, Humble has wondered what is going on inside his own mind, and has been working on opening it since.
13:23- Humble grew up playing Runescape and World of Warcraft and really enjoyed the Game of Thrones series, all of which influenced the name SHEATH.
15:47- SHEATH has been sold in seventy four countries so far and is projected to make $1,000,000 in sales.
18:17- “Everyone is a genius in my mind.” (Humble)
21:11- With almost a thousand different underwear companies, it took a lot of research to build the best pair of underwear. Humble worked for over three years for free while SHEATH was still a start up.
24:35- “Always find a business that is going to help you evolve.” (Humble)
26:58- Going to festivals and conferences is a great way to get out into the world, especially traveling in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van.
29:33- Anime was a huge catalyst for Humble to become a Japanese car collector. His first car in the collection was a 2004 Subaru WRX and then he purchased a Toyota AE86.
34:15- The Spiritual path was more fulfilling to Patton and Humble than continuing to chase material objects.
37:33- After leading a fairly sober life, Humble began to use Cannabis recreationally, and then later discovered magic mushrooms. His experiences helped him exit depression and gave him meaning and purpose on a deep level.
40:07- The practice of Qi-Gong & Yoga showed that altered states are possible with the use of substances. Humble is a Registered Yoga Teacher after completing Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at YogaYoga in Austin, Texas.
46:00- Patton has felt great receiving compliments from his peers, but knows the importance of staying grounded and not being arrogant.
49:32- Blocking negative energy Is something that Patton noticed rich people do, specifically after reading Think & Grow Rich.
53:22- Team work and creativity are huge factors in the success of SHEATH.
58:32- Humble recommends CBD if people are unproductive after using THC.
1:01:53- There has been less crime and traffic incidents in areas where Cannabis has been decriminalized.
1:04:27- When Patton threw a pair of SHEATH on stage to Joe Rogan, he respond with “This is either the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard of, or a billion dollar idea.”