Life's a Fight

Would you rather be alone with yourself, or shock yourself? You'll be surprised at the results of this study conducted at UVA. This, and much more, on today's show.  ... Want to help support The Spani...

22 Des 20216min

Another great book in the series, The Smart Cookie teaches us to relax, try things and find out what we like. No one's got it all figured out, but if we keep trying, we can figure some of it out.  ......

21 Des 202112min

Today you will learn about an ancient ritual of challenging yourself that you can apply to your life today, how fewer problems do not equal being more satisfied and how learning skills can help slow d...

21 Des 20215min

This week's book is all about getting uncomfortable. In terms of what we need today as a society, this book nails it. Tune in, and then go read it (link below). Let's get started... ... Want to help s...

20 Des 20216min

It's been an inspiring and nostalgic week talking about my hero, Rocky Balboa. Seeing that move as a young boy set my life on a course, and I haven't looked back since. We finish off the week with som...

17 Des 20216min

Tune in to learn about the real lives of three major people in Rocky's life and team - Adrian, Mickey and Paulie - as well as something I didn't know about the movie "Rocky Balboa."  ... Want to help ...

16 Des 20215min

Spanny's mysterious behind-the-scenes helper Dread returns to update listeners on his major activity in 2021—hustling for reviews of one of his books, "The Red Button." He describes learning lessons t...

16 Des 20211h 7min

The theme song of my life debuted in Rocky III, and it's back story is a good one. We also talk Mr. T, Drago and some more real-life behind-the-scenes that sent one actor to the hospital. ... Want to ...

15 Des 20215min