EXCALIBURR

About EXCALIBURR

We focus on development of the 4 pillars that make up a man's throne namely Physical fitness, Mental resilience and aptitude, Financial independence and Social circle curating. Our goal is to impact 100,000 men's lives and focus on creating stronger men to be better, partners, husbands, fathers and over better contributors to society. Warrior Kings, capable of adapting and thriving in any environment regardless of external factors.

Publisher

EXCALIBURR

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Mar 2024

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Excaliburr S6E2 - Life Doesn’t Get Easier: You Just Get Stronger Kyle Evans’ Story

   In this Season 6 Episode 2 of the Excalibur Podcast, Kyle Brookes sits down with a guest who hits close to home in more ways than one: Kyle Evans—a fellow South African, a coach with a savage standard, and a man whose life reads like a war story.Kyle first discovered Kyle Evans through a viral Instagram clip where he was ripping into a client for repeatedly choosing alcohol and excuses over the mission. The internet did what it always does—half the people loved it, half the people called him a “puss” from behind anonymous profile pictures. But what most people didn’t understand is this: that “tough love” isn’t performance. It’s principle. And it’s built on a life that’s been tested in the darkest places.Kyle Evans opens up about a brutal early life—violent household, absent father, chaos at home, and learning at just 11 years old that alcohol could numb pain. That moment kicked off a 14-year spiral of drugs, self-destruction, and emotional survival. Despite being gifted in sport—scholarships, elite rugby, boxing ability—he became what he calls an “overly talented fuck-up,” using aggression, partying, and drugs to mask the reality: he was just a scared kid trying to keep the world away. The turning point wasn’t a motivational quote. It was a moment of raw self-recognition—looking at the woman he was with, realizing he could only “love” her because he was just as broken—and then collapsing into the truth: “Who could ever love me?” The next day, he went back to AA, found a sponsor who gave him a non-negotiable deal (90 meetings in 90 days, weekly step work, no excuses), and for the first time… he followed through.From there, the story evolves into something most men can’t even comprehend.Kyle Evans didn’t just “get clean.” He rebuilt himself through extremes—not as an escape, but as a way to forge confidence through pain. He went from not being able to run 400 meters… to signing up for ultramarathons in Dubai mountains, cramping and crawling to the finish line minutes before cutoff, then immediately escalating to 100Ks, brutal training blocks, and endurance feats like a 12-hour stepper climb chasing Everest elevation.Then it gets even wilder: stage races, treadmill 250Ks during lockdown, building a massive

2. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Excalibur S6E1 - From ‘Me’ to Mission: Serving 20,000 Kids a Day Across the World (Craig Alsup)

   In Season 6, Episode 1 of The Excalibur Podcast, Kyle Brookes sits down with Craig Alsup—Texas-based serial entrepreneur and leader with Manna Worldwide, a nonprofit serving children across nearly 50 countriesthrough nutrition, education, spiritual care, anti-trafficking initiatives, and long-term development projects.This isn’t a “feel good” episode.It’s a wake-up call for men who know they’re built for more—but keep circling the same small life because they’re waiting to feel ready.Craig’s story starts like a lot of ambitious men: big dreams, big goals, a vision of becoming “the next Tony Robbins.” But in 2008, during an around-the-world backpacking trip with his wife, he witnessed something that shattered his old worldview—a deal being brokered to purchase children for sex trafficking.He couldn’t save those kids.And that pain didn’t disappear.But instead of letting it turn into bitterness, Craig made a decision that defines the entire episode:Purpose over pain. Service over self. Action over paralysis.A few months later in Nepal, Craig and his wife met two children—Sagar and Asha—and what began as sponsorship became family. That single step snowballed into a life mission that now impacts 20,000 kids every daythrough Manna Worldwide’s global network of projects.What you’ll take from this episode: How Craig’s purpose was forged through a moment that would break most people Why purpose isn’t “found” in a journal—it’s revealed through movement and responsibility The difference between consuming slogans and becoming a do-something man Why most people never start: they obsess over the end goal instead of the next step How mission grows: money → heart → conversation → community → systems → impact Craig’s simple formula: connect what you want with what other people need The truth: action orientation beats knowledge, skill, and “being ready” Website: mannaworldwide.com Email: c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com (mailto:c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com) Craig also leads mission teams, speaks in churches and business conferences, and helps people clarify purpose through service. This episode is for the man who says he wants to make a difference—then realizes he’s been waiting for permission.You don’t need permission.You need momentum.Connect with Craig / Manna WorldwideIf you’ve been stuck in your head… this is your reminder:Open your eyes. Do something. Let it snowball.

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   10 Mar 2026

   Excalibur S5E12 - 3AM Discipline: The Olympic Mindset That Builds Bodies, Businesses, and Brotherhood (Big Mike Johnson)

   In Season 5, Episode 12 of The Excalibur Podcast, Kyle Brookes sits down with a man who lives what most men only post about: Big Mike Johnson.Mike isn’t just “disciplined.” He was forged in a world where discipline is non-negotiable.He’s a Big Ten swimmer, NCAA All-American, and a two-time Olympic team alternate who trained like a professional before most kids even know what consistency is—30 hours a week in the pool at 12–13 years old, waking up before dawn, learning the hard way that life doesn’t care about your feelings.Now he’s also a serial entrepreneur building real-world companies—construction, plumbing, and home automation—while still operating on the same principle that made him elite in sport:Small steps. Every day. No drift. No excuses.What this episode hits hard on: How swimming forced Mike to become organized (not “motivated”—organized) Why discipline is built through systems and culture, not hype The truth about modern men: we’re “busy,” but not progressing Why the gym isn’t vanity—it’s therapy and emotional control The real power of brotherhood: one man saying, “Let’s go,” can change your life Why most men fail by drifting one degree at a time, not by one big mistake Mike’s most practical advice for any man stuck right now: slow down, identify the real problem, rebuild the foundation, then move Hawkeye Construction LLC: hawkeyeconstructionllc.com (site being rebuilt) Facebook: Hawkeye Construction (Needville, Texas) New branches coming: Hawkeye Plumbing + Hawkeye Automation (smart home / AI-style home systems) And then it gets deeper.Mike opens up about the kind of adversity that puts you in a “club” nobody wants to join—and why freezing is the most dangerous response a man can have. He explains how he keeps moving forward: not with fake positivity, but with pillars—fitness, faith, family, fellowship, finances, and purpose—because when one pillar cracks, the rest have to carry the load.This episode is a reminder that nothing worth having is easy… and the life you want won’t be built by intensity. It will be built by consistency.Connect with Mike / Hawkeye:If you’re a man who feels behind, overwhelmed, or scattered—this episode gives you the reset:Slow down. Get honest. Fix the foundation. Then execute.

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4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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