Episodes
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Episode 1: Uncharted Land
The Rubio Method is a show on men’s health led by Chris Rubio with co-host Nick Monaghan. The guest on this show is Army Vet, Green Beret, College Athlete and Powerlifter Nick Umble.
I’m Going Down!
The Rubio Method is a show on men’s health led by Chris Rubio with co-host Nick Monaghan.
The guest on this show is Brandon Huffman. Huffman is the National Recruiting Editor for 247Sports and the Executive Director of Avery Huffman DIPG Foundation
Episode 3: I Literally Can’t, Man!
The guest on todays show is Jimmy Farris. Jimmy is a Super Bowl Champion, Executive Coach and author. His book, “Be a Pro” has just been released and is getting tremendous reviews!
Shut Your Mouth When You Are Talking To Me
The guest on this show is Patrick Mannelly.
Mannelly is a 16 year NFL vet for the Chicago Bears, host of Golf360 and co-host of The Chicago Bears Pre-Game show!
Episode 5 – There’s Gotta Be a Way
The guest on todays show is Ron Gaines. Ron is a Sargeant on the Chicago Police Department (over 20 years), is an author, illustrator, been in crypto since 2014 and is basically a renaissance man.
It’s Really Not That Bad
The guest on this episode is Darrin Utynek. Darrin is the CEO of Bernie’s Book Bank. This shows goes over the inevitable colonoscopy for middle aged men, the balance of work and life, getting through lack of personal gains, agreeing to disagree with people, the role Bernie’s Book Bank is trying to play in the Chicago inner cities and Walk As One Chicago.
Episode 7 – It’s All About The Relationships
The guest on this episode is Dr. Josie Nicholson. Josie is the Athletic Director for Sports Psychology at Ole Miss. This shows covers parenting tips from Rubio, awards the guys won in high school, tips to get your mind right, being able to control your thoughts, not using the word “can’t” anymore and that mental health care is performance enhancement.
Episode 8 -Don’t Mind Us
The guest on this episode is Dr. Conor Hogan. On this episode of The Rubio Method we talk about first jobs, the difficulties of making a TV show, Monaghan and Rubio disagreeing on a couple of things, Monaghan gives a minute of advice for panic attacks, and then our great guest is brought on to the show! Dr. Conor Hogan tackles tells us how he got into what he actually does, what types of people are the easiest and hardest to work with along with tips to working with both types of people, what role does music play in your mental state, why people have become so stubborn over the last couple of years and finishes up talking about his new show “The Middle Opportunity” on NGBN.tv. Dr. Conor Hogan Ph.D. is a world leader in high performance and helps organizations and companies reach their desired level of success. – He has co-authored 4 books. – He is also writing a book at present that concentrates on high-performance strategies. – He has also guided professional musicians, elite professional sportspeople, and world record holders!
Episode 9 – Give It To Them, Baby
The guest on this episode is Tim Claiborne. Tim is an entrepreneur and philanthropist that has been involved in the sports marketing and events world for over 25 years. His recent project, The Locker Room Sports Community, is bringing together current and former athletes from all over the world. This shows covers the show’s favorite movies, tv shows and karaoke bars. The Minute with Monaghan gives us five great tips. The interview with Tim Claiborne covers little league baseball dad advice, The Locker Rooms Sports Community, Giving Back, the greatness of sports and how open a coach should actually speak up for what they believe!
Season 1, Episode 10 – “Let’s Get Physical” Bill Geiser
Bill is a proven leader & business builder with over 20 years’ experience in wearable technology. He has founded TWO businesses acquired by publicly traded corporations. Bill has managed wearable & connected device programs for some of the world’s leading brands resulting in the launch and commercialization of more than 75 products. He was a four-year scholarship swimmer at Indiana State University This shows starts with Minute with Monaghan where Monaghan gives great tips for men, then it moves to home location tips from Rubio and a great quote from Thomas Sowell. The second segment starts the interview with Bill Geiser where he talks about MetaWatch and how he overcame it being swallowed by a bigger “shark.” He then proceeds to talk about the benefits of swimming in and out of the water. From there, Bill discusses which bit of technology he is most proud of over the last couple of decades. Bill wraps up with how he maintains a healthy mind and body!
Season 1, Episode 11 “Do Unto Others” with Terry Crosby
The Rubio Method is a light-hearted and funny show on men’s health, led by Chris Rubio with co-host Nick Monaghan. You are going to love the stories that Rubio tells and the way in which he tells them. This shows covers everything happening for a reason, Monaghan’s scooter accident, handling pressure, books we have read. Our guest is renaissance man Terry Crosby. Terry talks about his completing an IronMan, what motivates him, how he handles setbacks, how suffering is actually a good thing and the world needs more compassion, perseverance and grace!
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 12 – If You Ain’t First, Well, You Should Still Be First”
The Rubio Method, Chris Rubio, Nick Monaghan, Mental Health, Mens Health, Mens Mental Health, Talking, Mental Health Awareness The Rubio Method is a light-hearted and funny show on mens’ health, led by Chris Rubio with co-host Nick Monaghan. You are going to love the stories that Rubio tells and the way in which he tells them. The guest on this episode is Benjamin Smith. Ben is in charge of The Goliath Foundation.
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 13 – “Let’s See What is Bruin”
The Rubio Method is a light-hearted and funny show on mens’ health, led by Chris Rubio with co-host Nick Monaghan. You are going to love the stories that Rubio tells and the way in which he tells them. The guest on this episode is Tony Luftman. Tony is currently a tv host for the NHL Network.
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 14 – “What if the Best Route, Isn’t a Straight Line”
The guest on this episode is Hector Munoz. Hector is currently the owner and CEO of Senior Helpers of South Orange County. Hector has been the VP of Global Brand Image of Burger King, Chief Marketing Officer of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Chief Marketing Officer of Church’s Chicken and the Chief Marketing Officer of El Pollo Loco.
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 15 – “We are Family”
The guest on this episode is Whitney Hruza. Whitney is one of the hardest working people we have ever met and the co-owner of One Shot Charlie’s and Double Shots. One Shot Charlie’s is a restaurant and Double Shots is a coffee shop. Both of her businesses are in Northern Idaho. This show covers Monaghan and Rubio’s playlists, foods that help you out with everything, a wild incident at a Bar Mitzvah, working with relatives, and finding that “One” thing!
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 14 – “What if the Best Route, Isn’t a Straight Line”
The guest on this episode is Ruta Stasiunaite. Ruta is a transformational mindset coach that was born in Russia and currently lives in Portugal. This shows opens with thoughts on magic and hibachi restaurants, travel tips and then dives into how large Rubio was as a child The interview segment covers traveling, getting coached, opening up, not being stubborn, getting out of your own way and living your best life
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 17 – Jason Johnson “You’ve Done What?!”
The guest on this episode is Jason Johnson. Jason is a Southern California native that has recently moved to the Boise, ID. area. He is an army combat veteran, a retired X Games athlete and is currently a Creative Director.
Segment 1: This shows covers starts off with a great Minute with Monaghan that talks about getting exercise even at work. Next the guys answer email questions (Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com) about the best athletes, ghosts and if Rubio was a good athlete in tight uniforms.
Segment 2: Rubio talks with Jason about his thought process of going from HS to the Army to the X Games, how he handled the anxiety of those two very stressful jobs, how he balances life and, finally, how learning to actually communicate has helped him so much over the last couple of years. Segment 3: The Bottom Line is where you find out what you should’ve learned without even realizing you learned it!
The Rubio Method –Episode 18 – “A Breath of Fresh Air” with Guest Ed McAndrew
Episode 18 – “A Breath of Fresh Air” with Guest Ed McAndrew
The guest on this episode is Ed McAndrew. Ed is a “little person living in a tall world” and has recently decided to open up his life and we are glad he did as he knocks it out of the park in this show. The first segment of the show covers how music can really help you out, gambling, Rubio freeing one of his kids and dream interviews. The interview segment takes a deep dive into Ed McAndrew. Rubio asks about what people should call him, when he decided to not let his size define him, overcoming obstacles, has the world gotten too soft, the fine line of having thick skin but still being vulnerable and much more.
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 19 – “It Takes Two to Make a Thing” with Wellness Tools for The Trades
The guests on this episode is Sarah Warhaftig and Erin Mariani of Wellness Tools for the Trades! The first segment of the show covers crying at the movies, handling the loss of a loved one and interesting flying stories (you will love this part) and the great Minute with Monaghan about handling the stress of the holidays. The interview segment takes a deep dive into the world of “Wellness Tools for the Trades.” Sarah and Erin go around to teach classes that normalize the benefit of wellness and taking care of yourself in the construction industry. We discuss how they got started, if the construction workers like the classes, what the construction workers can get out of the classes and how the classes are tremendous for all “blue collar” workers.
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 20 – Mike Frese
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 20 – Mike Frese
The guest on this episode is Mike Frese! Mike is a University of Southern California graduate, a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, member of the TOP GUN Class in 1992, Fire Breathing Water Pilot, Delta Pilot from 1997 – Present, Married for 34 years and has two great boys. The first segment of the show covers the Minute with Monaghan where he talks about how to get friends no matter where you are and/or how social you are, followed by what instruments we would be playing in a band, how to handle too much social media, what branch of military would we be in. The interview segment takes a deep dive into Mike Frese’s health as he is recovering from a nasty bout of covid, how he raised two great MEN, how men need to and should maintain friendships, the Marines being so dominant, why the enrollment in the military is down, and how to maintain and always be on your “A” game to crush life! The final segment is The Bottom Line and it is all “the stuff you should’ve learned without even realizing you learned it!”
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 21 – Chris Bentley “You NEED to Handle the Truth”
The guest on this episode is Chris Bentley. Chris is Marine veteran, entrepreneur, author, and soon to be convicted felon. The first segment covers the Minute with Monaghan which discusses making sure you keep exercising your mind no matter how old you are, then we discuss scary parenting stories, if we play video games and what our grandparents are like. The second segment covers the interview with Chris Bentley. We discuss his book, The Burning of Bellatorum, and how he was able to recover, mentally, from recently being convicted of fraud. We talk about his family, how they are impacted, how he remains hopeful and what his future holds. The final segment is The Bottom Line. The Bottom Line is all of the “stuff you should have learned without even realizing you learned it.” 1. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. 2. The truth CAN hurt but it is always needed in the long run. 3. As soon as you seen you are on the wrong path, cut your losses and get back on track!
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 22 – Randy Chevrier “You Aren’t The First, and You Won’t Be The Last”
The guest on this episode is Randy Chevrier. Randy is currently a Canadian Firefighter, 16 year CFL/NFL Vet, Three time Grey Cup Champion and father of three. This episode opens with the Minute with Monaghan (five healthy habits for your heart during the holiday season, followed by email questions (Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com) revolving are having to wear prescription glasses, the passing of Coach Mike Leach and how often Monaghan and Rubio see one another. The interview segment is a roller coaster of story telling revolving around poutine, Chris Cornell, CFL, handling pressure, being stabbed, overcoming a divorce, how resilience is a learned behavior and the importance of a Christmas tree. The final segment of the show is The Bottom Line. This is “all of the stuff you should have learned without even realizing you learned it.”
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 23 – Nick Monaghan “You Are Who You Choose To Be”
The guest on this episode is actually co-host Nick Monaghan. Monaghan is a husband, father, owns a digital media company and has gone through some pretty severe mental health issues from his teen years on.
This shows starts with “The Minute with Monaghan” where he gives us four ways to actually make a change.
Then Rubio and Monaghan answer email questions (send them to Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com) about being buried vs cremated, if they really like Hallmark movies and if they are good at “manly” things.
The interview segment goes deep into how Monaghan found out he was having mental health issues and how he combats them on a daily basis.
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 24 – Ian Hill “Sit Down, It’s Time for a Reinvention”
The guest on this episode is Ian Hill. Ian is the CEO of NGBN.tv, Humanitarian, Business Leader, Award Winning Social Innovator, World Record Holder and is shooting to the oldest D1 Long Snapper!
The show starts with a “Minute with Monaghan” where he gives us five tips to trick yourself to lifting your spirit (Rubio does NOT agree on one) and then goes into email questions (send them into Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com) about asking what the guys would buy for themselves if they HAD to, if they know any good “dad jokes” and if they have ever had food poisoning.
The interview segment starts with when the last time Ian Hill was nervous (you will laugh at the answer), if he really likes poutine, and what is the best meal he has ever had in his life. The meat of the interview digs into where Ian gets drive to dive into so many ventures, then goes into Ian’s wild beginning of his life to what gets him out of bad in the morning now. The interview takes a dark turn when Rubio asks about Ian almost killing himself but realizing it was the wrong thing to do and how it completely turned his life around. The final part of the interview is Ian giving advice to middle aged men that is simply incredible.
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 25 – Charles Wallace “Don’t Just Bearly Survive”
The guest on this episode is Charles Wallace. Charles is the host of “The Bear Essentials Podcast” and is “on a journey to be the best version of himself and wants to ensure others don’t travel alone.”
The first segment is started with a “Minute with Monaghan” where he gives us three tips to rekindle a romance followed by email questions sent into Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com which covered things we miss and don’t about our past jobs, what business advice we have for a new business owner, and what we would do if we found out we had one month to live.
The interview segment starts off three easy questions (one is epic and about the movie “Road House.” The meat of the interview consists of how Charles Wallace stays up with being organized and having a routine, then dives into how his life got completely turned around five years ago to now live a much more healthy lifestyle, if he can take out his MMA stud son and how Charles Wallace would push someone that thinks they simply aren’t capable of more. We finish off the interview with insight into the NGBN.tv network, how it has helped Charles and how it can help you.
The final segment of the show is The Bottom Line. This is “all of the stuff you should have learned without even realizing you learned it.”
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 26 – Jason Holzer – “Once YOU are Done Playing, YOU are Done Playing”
The guest on this episode is Jason Holzer. Jason is the co-founder of 4D Athletes, author of a best selling book titled “Shattered by Suicide, Renewed by Resilience” The first segment is led off by the Minute with Monaghan followed by email questions sent into Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com The second segment is the meat of the interview where we discuss the movie “The Sandlot,” how Jason overcame his father’s suicide when Jason was only 17, how 4D Athletes got started and what it is all about, lots of talks about parents and coaches for younger athletes
The Rubio Method – Season 1, Episode 27 – Melissa Strother – “Let’s Kick it Into Gear”
The guest on this episode is Melissa Strother. Melissa is a female football player playing on man’s team and is the author of the book “Play for Her” The first segment is led off by the Minute with Monaghan followed by email questions sent into Rubio@TheRubioMethod.com The second segment is the meat of the interview where we discuss the movie “Rudy,” best book Melissa has ever read, what her favorite cheat meal is and then we dive into her book “Play for Her.” We find out why she is writing it and how it is for then tackle what motivates Melissa and how people can open up to being vulnerable to be able to advance in life. The final segment of the show is The Bottom Line. This is “all of the stuff you should have learned without even realizing you learned it.”
The Rubio Method – Season 1,
Episode 28 – Erik Kline – “Let’s go Hunting For A New Life.
The guest on this episode is Erik Kline. Erik is an Air Force Veteran, Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, owner of Trophy Bucks of Iowa which promotes getting outdoors with your children to share the great experience of hunting, and helped start a non-profit called “Making a Difference Outdoors” that takes disabled children and veterans out hunting
