This may be the most important interview in Spartan Up history. The story Dan Crowley, a 96-year-old WWII POW, survivor of the horrific Bataan Death March, and a delightful man. Faced with unfathomable torture, he is truly one of the most resilient, remarkable and optimistic human beings we have had the privilege to meet. This extended episode tells a dark tale in the world’s history, yet, his smiling jovial face shows the true and utter strength, grit and resolve of our species. It was our honor to be able to capture this important story and share it with all of you.   LESSONS: Persistence of hope is key Whatever has happened, there is still joy to be had Believe in yourself Be a role model Use the way your impacted to positively impact the world Live your life knowing you will survive Humor can be a powerful tool for healing   LINKS:   This episode is brought to you by CHOMPS, the cleanest jerky stick on the market. You can purchase Chomps' grass-fed, non-GMO, no sugar added meat snacks at https://chomps.com/ use the promo code SPARTAN for 20% off and free shipping   TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Hosts Colonel Nye, Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence introduce this powerful interview 2:34 Col Nye introduces the history behind the Bataan Death March 4:00 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley begins 7:00 making his way to the Philippines 13:00 attack on Nichols Base in Manilla 15:00 sailing to Bataan Peninsula 17:00 defending Bataan against the Japanese 21:00 an untenable position 22:25 the night of April 9th - a long swim 28:00 CHOMPS.COM break 29:00 31 Habits of the Healthiest Spartan 30:48 Joe DeSena interview with Dan Crowley continues - “the need to endure” 33:00 trapped in a 3 acre cesspool - “becoming valuable enough to be given the right to live” 35:00 slave labor work detail 36:45 building an airfield without machinery & beaten with clubs (nicknamed vitamin sticks) 38:00 almost beaten to the point of death 39:30 Jerry the “Executioner” 43:20 being deemed “unfit for labor” & sent to Japan 46:45 sailing from Brooklyn army base 47:00 The lowest point 48:45 Going home - the Readjustment Period 51:00 trying to get a job once home 53:15 Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence discuss this remarkable interview 1:05:00 CHOMPS.COM close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Marion Abrams and guest Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2018 Spartan