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Action Figures Podcast
Hosted by Mudhorn Media · EN
The Action Figures Podcast is the go-to podcast for modern dads who want to level up. If you're navigating fatherhood, personal development, fitness, mindset, and leadership—all while trying not to lose yourself—this show is for you.
Hosted by Jarrod and Erik Weise, the show blends cinematic storytelling with gritty real talk. Think: Jocko meets The Wonder Years—with a GoPro.
Whether you're coaching Little League, rebuilding your career, or just trying to become the kind of man your kids will admire—this podcast helps you do it with purpose.
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No Pulse, Still Pouring: Lessons from the Loudest Guy at the Quietest Table
Jun 1000:54:02Tap to summarizeWhat do you call a man who runs a bar without a heartbeat?On this episode of the Action Figures Podcast, we sit down with David, owner of MVP’s Sports Bar & Grill — entrepreneur, father, and living proof that some of the most powerful people in the room don’t say much... until it matters.David shares his brush-with-death story, what it’s like to live with an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), and why buying a dive bar might be the most meaningful decision of his life. From coaching kids to keeping the doors open for guys who’ve got nowhere else to go, this is the barstool side of Bang to Boom — raw, real, and weirdly hopeful.We talk about:Running a public house as the last great refuge for broken menWhat near-death does to your tolerance for BSWhy fatherhood, bourbon, and second chances all come with the same burnThis episode is dedicated to Henry “Uncle Hank” Kulick — a man who never needed a mic to be heard.Raise a glass. Tip your bartender. And never take a quiet room for granted.—🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you hide from your responsibilities.#ActionFiguresPodcast #NoPulseStillPouring #BangToBoom #MensMentalHealth #LVADLife #BarstoolWisdom
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Bottom of the Ninth: How We Build Tough Kids (and Survive the Season Ourselves)
May 23, 202501:22:18Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to raise a tough kid in a soft world? In this episode of Action Figures Podcast, hosts Jarrod and Erik Weise sit down with Coach Mike—a former San Diego Padres player and elite youth baseball tournament director—to talk about mental toughness, fatherhood, and how sports can shape the next generation of men.Coach Mike shares insider stories from the pros, why youth sports are broken, and what dads can do to build resilience, confidence, and character—without burning out.Whether you're coaching your kid’s team or just trying to survive another travel ball season, this one hits deep.🔥 Topics We Cover:How to build mental toughness in kids through baseballWhy fathers matter more than coachesWhat most dads get wrong about youth sportsBalancing family, coaching, and your own identityThe emotional toll of youth baseball on parentsThe truth about "travel ball culture" and burnout📣 Quote of the Episode:“The scoreboard at 12 years old doesn’t matter. What matters is what kind of man that kid becomes.” – Coach Mike🎯 Perfect For:Dads raising boysYouth baseball coachesSports parents feeling overwhelmedMen navigating parenting, pressure, and personal growth🔗 Connect With Us:📸 Instagram: @action_figures_podcast 💥 Subscribe on Substack: [Your Substack Link] 📖 Coming Soon: Bang to Boom — A book about becoming the man your kids believe you are.Every dad has a second act. This podcast helps him step into it. #fatherhood #youthbaseball #mentaltoughness #travelball #suburbandads #actionfigurespodcast
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Action Figures Podcast - Episode 5 - More Than Meets The Eye
May 25, 202400:47:24Tap to summarizeA one-time-only special episode guest will be starting Jameson. We will discuss the entire library of Transformers movies and TV shows and what makes them special.
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Action Figures Podcast - Episode 4 - Say Yes
Sep 9, 202300:33:14Tap to summarizeThe gang heads to Las Vegas for a Dad-cation and to reflect on all the cool stuff that can happen to you when you are brave enough to say yes. Bad ideas make the best stories. Remember, you only live once and if you do it right once is enough.
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Action Figures Podcast - Episode 3 - Protect The Foundlings : School Safety Part 1
Apr 7, 202300:55:42Tap to summarizeThree warriors who live in exile explore the complex world of keeping children safe in today's world. Real talk about what the school really does to keep kids safe, the limits of police resources, and the role of the community. This is the way.
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Action Figures Podcast - Episode 2 - Be Hard To Kill
Nov 11, 202200:49:45Tap to summarizeTwo of the three amigos talk about how to be hard to kill. The mindset of being one percent better every single day.
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Action Figures Podcast - Episode 1 - The Gang Gets A Podcast
Oct 16, 202200:34:05Tap to summarizeEpisode 1 finds Jarrod, Erik, and Matt declaring our anthem and diving into the world of fictional action-hero parents.
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