The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena

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Learn the Spartan mindset. Founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NY Times best-selling author, travels the globe seeking and answers authors, academics, athletes, adventurers, entrepreneurs, CEOs and thought leaders. It will shift your thinking, make you laugh and and give you the tools you need. He’s on a mission to find the secrets to success in all aspects of life. Not only does Joe interview epic people, he has brought together an amazing panel to break down and analyze every aspect of these interviews. We give you the ultimate blueprint and action steps to assimilating these powerful conversations into your own life.

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  • MG1776KC
    Inspired!!!
    I love the content and length!
  • kenhagen
    Nigel Thomas
    Great interview. I read a book when I was a kid called “the magic of thinking big” and there was a chapter on “excusitis”. Our world today has made a science on making excuses for not being successful. Podcasts like this one and good books help you succeed. Why waste time on anything else.
  • MomofSevenK
    Podcast cuts off
    Latest episode does not contain the whole interview.
  • Pod Guy JT
    Joe Challenges Us
    Episodes make you think of different ways to challenge yourself and prod others to strive !!! Loved Gwendolyn episode a bunch and she’s coming on my Telich Talks pod. ! Great work Joe!!
  • AP4fit
    Paul Chek💪🏾
    Brilliant‼️
  • PaigeBPodcasting
    Great Podcast!
    I love this show and the guests they bring on. Joe really covers a wide variety of topics. Each episode is a deep dive into a different area of improving your life. Can’t recommend it enough!
  • malfoxley
    Great show!
    Joe, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of finding success, loving life and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • Wvuflywv
    Life changing!!!
    About a third of the way though his book and have already changed my approach to helping grow my kids to be better prepared for life. Thank you sir!!!
  • molliemermaid
    Ep. 780 spoke to my soul
    I love so many of these! I just listened to episode 780 for the third time and wow I’m still getting new info. Love episodes like these.
  • bdubd13
    The Gordon Caplan interview
    First, I want to say thank you for this podcast. It has helped motivate me every week for the last couple of years. I’m running the Boston Marathon this year, my first official marathon (got in with a charity and was at the finish line in 2013 25 feet away from the second bomb blast). Second, I’m looking forward to the book on raising kids. I have a son. The more I listen to these podcasts the more I feel I’m doing the best for him by not making things easy (trying to make this thought concise for this post). Third, I completely agree with Joe when he says this is probably his most important interview. What an Amazing look into humanity. Thank you Spartan Up!
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    Joe, host of the Spartan Up! Podcast, highlights all aspects of greatness, growth and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • linan42
    Just Started Over
    I just started listening a few days ago. Loving the topics and interviews. Tons of great information that anyone can apply to their own lives.
  • treesej
    So much potential
    But boring content. Why would he not interview Spartan athletes? It’s all random people that have nothing to do with racing. Athletic brewing, guys helping kids in the Bronx, sure stand alone this is fine content... but I want to hear about training, nutrition, and tips to become an elite Spartan athlete.
  • Vysworld
    Best podcast
    I’ve been listening to Spartan Up podcast Joe De Sena and the other hosts have always delivered the best contents. The best episode this year has been “ the equation of happiness “. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!
  • obacker19
    Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🔥
    Whether you’re already deep into your journey of authentic health and wellness, or just getting started organizing your lifestyle around what matters most - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Joe and the Spartan team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover the entire range of mental, emotional, cultural and physical challenges we all face learning to navigate the transition to our optimal state of living. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
  • ChaplainCandidate
    Spartan tips!
    Great info and diverse perspectives. JOE get on top of the audio mishaps please! The audio fluctuates and can be inconsistent.
  • Camping Kev
    Enough of the complaining.
    Do we really need the trope of “kids these days.” Come on. The Boomers certainly screwed things up royally for this world. Every Gen has pros and cons, after the latest episode, had to unsubscribe.
  • Stub11
    Marco Cheseto
    SOOOO many one liners in this one. Crazy inspiring. “Pain is a Sign of Life”..✊🏿 Thank you for sharing..!!!
  • bigfan912
    Minor issue
    PLEASE tell Johnny to slow down some when he talks. I LOVE what he has to say but can’t understand half of it.
  • Panashio
    Superb, been listening for years
    This podcast is absolutely wonderful, I have learned so much over the years from Joe, his team and the various guests. I am very grateful for it. I only have one critique. The interviews are too short. Not everyone has a short commute. I will be listening to a really great interview, then all of a sudden it’s over. I simply cannot understand how such a superb put together team goes through so much trouble to travel the world and do these amazing interviews and cut them so short? Joe, I respectfully request longer podcast, but thank you for what you and your crew do.
  • bacon gulch
    Inspiring
    Superior interviews with discussions and recaps that help me grow and improve at home, work, in life.
  • Collinbs
    Don’t go commercial
    I usually love these podcasts but this was a commercial for the waffles. Saying it isn’t A commercial doesn’t mean it isn’t. Focus on the message you want the audience to hear.
  • LOWEcamotion
    3 thumbs up
    Very informative; love the content
  • cpentescu
    Thank you!!
    Truly, thank you for all of the content that you guys put on this podcast! It has helped to motivate me and keep me motivated. Keep up the great work 👏🏻😁👊🏻
  • Gratitude Y'all
    Surprisingly Minimal Effort
    Everyone is too busy training to create a compelling podcast? 1-5 minutes long, no apparent structure or preparation. Just folks talking briefly for your ears.
  • done with heart
    Awesome
    Original, informative, positive. Great work. Nice to see this in such negative, harsh times
  • Soundshark
    Mike
    Please eliminate the spartan mind segments . They are a complete waste of time .
  • !bWd!
    Mista Dave
    Bust outta your 'tick-tock', consume Spartan Up! and revel in the challenges of life. These presentations are impassioned, real communication for real people.
  • Chris_Tyler
    Great guests!
    The guests on the show are amazing. Inspiring stories. Great motivation. Everyone can learn something in every podcast. Some of the hosts are unnecessary and/or egotistical. If the podcast was just the interviews and a quick intro and/or summary, it would be better. The colonel is awesome.
  • P's Turn
    Great learning resource
    Really enjoy the guests and their many aspects in fitness if the body and mind. I guess I need to sign up for a Spartan Race this year.
  • Davehoops
    Every Day!
    Love the stories!
  • Swivey
    Thank you Spartan...
    For getting me off he couch and helping others do the same. I turned 50 2 years ago and got my family to do the Sacramento Sprint with - since I have completed the Tahoe and Big Bear Beasts plus other races for 2 Trifectas last year and working on 2 more this year! You guys rock! Thanks for the awesome stories. Hope to meet you out there!
  • Scoobmand
    Number one podcast.
    My favorite episode is of course Barry Hearn. I've raced in a few Spartan races and enjoy the whole lifestyle is about. 5/5
  • Brooke Craven
    Awesome Podcast
    Joe host of Spartan Up! highlights all aspects of success in this can’t miss podcast. The host and expert guests offer insightful advice that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • RyaMmmmm9
    Top notch
    Very interesting podcast. It motivates me daily.
  • tarheelmommy
    Inspiring interviews!
    Each week, a new interview with someone who inspires me to hit the ground running and tackle life with all I've got!
  • Dr. Froehlich
    Finally!!!
    I have listened to many podcast over the years but the Spartan up! podcasts have by far been the most inspiring. After listening to just eight podcasts I have ordered two books written by guests and have a few more on the list. Thanks for making the start of my day so motivating!
  • Fuzzy Bee
    Quality has been declining.
    Seems this podcast has run its course. If they don't successfully adjust, subscription levels will surely fall. I'll be giving them a handful of podcasts before I pull the ejection lever, but I'm not optimistic at this point.
  • zillow111us
    Beginning to all sound the same....
    Joe does mostly leading questions and no one ever disagrees with him. Have we run out of people to interview when we are interviewing just people who run your races? I've listened to 140 of these and he hasn't got any better. Doesn't even know the names of the people he's interviewing!
  • Animalelvis
    This is it
    Listen to this. Listen to Joe. Burpees and cold showers. Thank you Spartan Up you rock.
  • JayBird589
    Awesome! Brilliant!
    Great job guys. We all appreciate all the time, energy and hard work every one of you put in. Love it!
  • RU Nuts2
    Subscribe
    It's just good. Subscribe
  • Luis!?
    Inspirational
    Love this podcast! It's a must hear!
  • JEHIV
    Motivational and Inspiring
    I find these interviews to be a great source of motivation when I start to think of excuses for not bettering myself everyday. They are inspirational, in that it shows what a person is capable of achieving when they set their minds to something they believe in. Overall, I can't say enough good things about this podcast. I appreciate the time put into it and can't wait to see where this goes. Thank you.
  • Alesya ver
    Aroo!!!
    Great podcast all around!!! Must listen. Great interviews, awesome stories, a lots of helpful information and of course Joe's absolutely amazing attitude makes this podcast the best.
  • Todd467
    Best Podcast on the Air
    Every guest is meaningful and inspirational. After listening, I know that I can succeed on my personal epic journey of success.
  • Ironro
    Amazing Podcast
    It is plain greatness. Keep it up! Well worth the effort... this podcast Im sure will bring more people closer to the Spartan Way Of Life. And they will thank It!
  • MeganHallMotivation
    Inspiring
    The Spartan Up podcast is super inspirational. I started listening after my first Spartan race last year. On days that I'm struggle I listen in because I know I will hear people overcoming greater adversity then what I'm going through. Thank you for all the inspiring interviews.
  • BGMonreal
    Need This
    In my busy life I am finding ways to not Spatan Up and I hate it. I am looking for motivation and I love the stories.
  • David9616720
    Will change your life
    If you will listen and soak it in this podcast can change your life. The entire Spartan concept is push you to be a better person, professional, athlete, etc if you will embrace it. It's not easy, but it works.
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