The Spaniard Show

Joe Rantz was a man of character and skill. In today's AMXbooks, we learn about his early interactions, as a boy, w/ his future wife and the powerful impression he left on her as a schoolboy strumming...

4 Dec 20188min

Wisdom and guidance w/ a theme of excellence, "the fragility of confidence and the redemptive power of trust", and making a simple decision that can change the trajectory of your life fill today's les...

3 Dec 20188min

Enjoy highlights of this week's learnings. Sources: Unplugged (book), Coco (book), The Boys in the Boat (book), Erica Webster (interview). For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show - http...

1 Dec 201820min

In today's AMXbooks, we talk adversity and its direct correlation to developing character, the intense nature of rowing and an important part of American and world history. For more w/ The Spaniard: ...

30 Nov 20188min

Tough times create tough people. Several themes emerge as we continue our journey w/ The Boys in the Boat - the effects of the Depression in America, Hitler's rise to power in Europe, the sport of cre...

29 Nov 20188min

Here are two more of The Spaniard's great conversations with veterans. These took place in Philadelphia during the Veterans Kick Off 5th Annual Old Glory Relay Across America. First, retired Army Lt. ...

29 Nov 201828min

When Dread suggested I read The Boys in the Boat, I knew nothing about the book. But his enthusiasm, as well as the 20,813 reviews on Amazon (95% four and five star), made this book a no brainer. The ...

28 Nov 20188min

Coco takes place during Día de los Muertos and tells the story of Miguel, a young Mexican boy whose passion and purpose is music. Young Miguel is met w/ challenge after challenge in seeing his passion...

27 Nov 201817min