Episode #1514
Joe De Sena
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Carrie
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Cujo
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Spartan Up
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Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan and the Death Race, reflects on his path through business, martial arts, farming, and entrepreneurship. He and Joe Rogan discuss nutrition and fitness, hunting and farm life, discipline and accountability, combat sports, comedy, youth Spartan programs, and the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on training, racing, and personal freedom.
What they talked about
- Helping a 696-pound man lose weight through diet and hiking
- Carrying a kettlebell everywhere as a personal challenge
- Mother's influence on health, fasting, and raw food diet
- Starting Spartan Race and competing with Tough Mudder
- Hunting story involving Slovakian workers and a deer
- COVID-19 pandemic response and health weaknesses
- Importance of discipline, testing oneself, and physical challenges
- Kids' camp with no phones, wrestling, and outdoor activities
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