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100% Blockage: Gary Brown's Heart Attack Wake-Up Call and Road Back
On March 4th, 2025, Gary Brown walked into his gym for a regular workout. He never expected to walk out in an ambulance with a 100% blockage in his main artery - what doctors call the widowmaker.
In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Gary, an attorney, father, grandfather, and member of Joel's brotherhood - shares the raw, honest story of how years of drinking vodka daily, poor eating, chronic stress, and zero discipline nearly cost him his life at 56. And how, in the months that followe
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Oct. 6, 2026
100% Blockage: Gary Brown's Heart Attack Wake-Up Call and Road Back
On March 4th, 2025, Gary Brown walked into his gym for a regular workout. He never expected to walk out in an ambulance with a 100% blockage in his main artery - what doctors call the widowmaker. In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Gary, an attorney, father, grandfather, and member of Joel's brotherhood - shares the raw, honest story of how years of drinking vodka daily, poor eating, chronic stress, and zero discipline nearly cost him his life at 56. And how, in the months that followe
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Sept. 22, 2026
From Chinese Mafia to Men's Coach: Sabastian Huynh's Story of Redemption
Sabastian Huynh's story doesn't start in a boardroom. It starts in the streets of Dallas, a Chinese mafia operation in New York, and a prison cell where a sentence of 66 years to life was somehow overturned. In this episode of the Joel Gandara Podcast, Sabastian opens up about growing up fatherless in the projects, becoming a teenage drug dealer and mafia bodyguard, surviving near-death experiences, finding faith in prison, and rebuilding his life from the ground up - all the way to earning ...
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Aug. 25, 2026
Ben Fudge: Why Successful Men Still Can't Lose Weight
Why can a man build a successful business, lead a team, and solve complex problems, but still struggle to lose 20 or 30 pounds? In this episode, Joel sits down with Ben Fudge, former U.S. Army Ranger and coach at Trevor Kashey Nutrition, for a practical conversation about why lasting health isn't built on motivation or willpower. It's built on systems, awareness, and consistent behaviors. Ben explains why many high performers already have the discipline they need to transform their health - th
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Aug. 11, 2026
UFC Pioneer Zane Frazier Reveals the Truth About Modern Masculinity
What does it take to become one of the original fighters in UFC history - and what can fighting each you about becoming a stronger man? In this episode, Joel sits down with Zane Frazier, UFC pioneer, martial arts master, former NCAA Division I athlete, four-time kickboxing world champion, and leadership coach with more than 40 years of experience developing athletes, business leaders, and young people. Zane takes Joel inside the almost unbelievable story of how he became part of UFC 1, includi
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July 28, 2026
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Treat Their Body Like a Business with Chris Ryan
What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy, your team, or your market - it's your body? In this episode, Joel sits down with Chris Ryan, nationally recognized performance coach, former Division I athlete, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, for a straight-talking conversation about why physical health isn't a luxury for entrepreneurs. It's the foundation everything else is built on. Chris spent six years running a 24/7 emergency service franchise before ...
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July 14, 2026
From Wall Street to Brooklyn Basement: How Nate Littlewood Rebuilt Everything
What happens when you're making great money, living in one of the best apartments in New York City and you're completely miserable? For Nate Littlewood, the answer was simple: jump. No parachute, no safety net, no guaranteed landing. In this episode, Joel sits down with Nate Littlewood, former Wall Street finance executive turned entrepreneur, fractional CFO, and founder of Future Ready CFO, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really costs to walk away from comfort, reinvent you...
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