Should FBI Agents Be Able to Do a Pull-Up? Standards, Responsibility, and Raising Capable Men

Jason Khalipa Podcast

This episode tackles everything from parenting moments to federal fitness standards. Jason, Gabe, and MDV break down what it means to hold yourself—and others—to a higher standard.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 What would you do in this situation?

• 3:58 Cultural differences in how kids act

• 6:30 Should you talk to the kid or the coach?

• 10:00 You can only control your emotions

• 14:04 Shooting accident in Texas

• 14:33 Should FBI agents be able to do ONE pull-up?

• 19:45 Acknowledging the requirements of your chosen path

• 21:00 Holding men and women to the same standards

• 28:38 Once they’re in… they’re never tested again?!

• 31:08 Just because you want to, doesn’t mean you can (MDV’s NFL dreams)

• 32:55 HOW IS THIS OFFENSIVE?!

• 35:00 Pull-ups replacing sit-ups as the FBI standard

• 42:00 Personal responsibility to train martial arts

• 43:35 Some don’t even get range time

• 44:36 A powerful email from a mom listener

• 46:21 This mom is an absolute legend

• 47:30 Boys need men to shape them (Jason’s suggestions)

• 53:40 The TRAIN HARD Men’s Club is leveling up