Best Kendamas Podcasts (2024)

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EKC 2024 - The Recap, Part 1 1:04:53

5d ago1:04:53

1:04:53

We're back with Season 3 of Dama Dads! In this Part 1 Episode, Matt Sweets & Jake Wiens break down and recap the craziest kendama event in the world, the European Kendama Championship! Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/da…

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Kevin DeSoto - Sol Kendamas Pro 59:56

21d ago59:56

59:56

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Kevin DeSoto, Sol Kendamas Pro! Hear about Kevin's background, how he influenced freestyle in kendama, and much more. This episode was originally broadcast live on April 24, 2024, at https://www.tw…

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#281 - Beers, Wings, and Bikes - A Cottle Built Event 28:08

1d ago28:08

28:08

This week, I sit down with Mike Cottle at the Allegheny Commans Garden to talk about Beers, Wings, Bicycle Maintence, and the Cottle Built Pop Up happening July 7th. - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Become a "friend" on Patreon and support the show <3 - WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - Follow ICYRB on Instagram - illcallyourightback Follow ICYRB o…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

4d ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

11d ago1:58:08

1:58:08

Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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#280 - Quick Field Trip Debrief With My Wife 33:39

16d ago33:39

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This week, I sit down with my wife Antonette for a quick debrief conversation about the very first Playing Hookie event! On Monday, I took a group of adults for a all inclusive day trip to tour Laurel Caverns. The field trip included a coffee a pastry pit stop, guided tour of Laurel Caverns, and a picnic lunch provided by the good people at Carson …

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

18d ago2:26:24

2:26:24

We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

25d ago2:31:11

2:31:11

Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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No More Kendama Prizes 1:10:12

28d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Matt & Jake pay their respects to an incredible member of the kendama community, they drop the biggest "learn to ride a bike" life hack, and propose some tasty alternative prizes at events. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.c…

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Bryan Scagline - KROM Social Media Manager 1:04:07

29d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Bryan Scagline, Krom Kendama's Social Media Manager! Hear about Bryan's background, origins with KUSA, experiences with Krom, and much more. This episode was originally broadcast live on April 17, …

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#279 Pt 2 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival 1:31:31

1M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

PART 2 OUT NOW! After four years, I finally sit down with the Rishi Bahl! Rishi Bahl is a “doctor,” musician, animal advocate, promoter, and more! For the last 20 years, Rishi has been the front man in a band called Eternal Boy. (Formally known as ‘The Spacepimps’) When he’s not on stage, he is planning one of Pittsburgh’s biggest events in the Fou…

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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

1M ago2:03:49

2:03:49

Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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Cody Griz - Sweets Social Media Manager 59:40

1M ago59:40

59:40

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Cody Griz, our Social Media Manager and Twitch Channel Producer! Hear about his background, how he got a job at Sweets Kendamas, his new signature model, and much more. This episode was originally …

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#279 Pt 1 - Rishi Bahl | Eternal Boy & Four Chord Music Festival 1:05:43

1M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

After four years, I finally sit down with the Rishi Bahl! Rishi Bahl is a “doctor,” musician, animal advocate, promoter, and more! For the last 20 years, Rishi has been the front man in a band called Eternal Boy. (Formally known as ‘The Spacepimps’) When he’s not on stage, he is planning one of Pittsburgh’s biggest events in the Four Chord Music Fe…

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#99 Nina Williams — Off Route While Free Soloing, The Ultimate Confidence, Being a Professional on Instagram, and The Medium Is The Message 1:49:54

1M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Nina Williams pushes the limits in every discipline of climbing there is… comps, bouldering, highball bouldering, big wall, sport climbing, and even free soloing. In this episode she takes us through a harrowing experience she had while free soloing the Casual Route of the Diamond, a multi pitch 5.10. Nina ended up off route during the climb and th…

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Keith Matsumura - Kendama Legend & Former Kendama USA Team Member 1:25:29

1M ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Keith Matsumura, Former Kendama USA Pro Team Member and one of the best kendama players of the early 2010s! Hear his origin story, his perspective on what it's like to re-enter the kendama communit…

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#278 - Writing Books and Tattooing With Erin Hosfield 2:34:41

1M ago2:34:41

2:34:41

This week, I sit down with the very talented Erin Hosfield. Erin is an amateur herbalist, artist, tattooist, and newly published author. I first became aware of Erin through her tattoo work on mutual friends. She has been a resident at the well-known and respected Kyklops Tattoo in the Southside for some time. - Recently, as I was doom-scrolling, E…

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#98 T&J — Your Heroes Are Human, 2 Traits The BEST Climbers Have, Honnold Says The Quiet Thing Out Loud, and Tim Tells Josh His Biggest Mistake 1:56:05

2M ago1:56:05

1:56:05

Tim Kang was just in SLC for the World Cup and NACS. He got to watch and session with some of the best climbers in the world. Hear from Tim what his major takeaways were that can help you too. SHOW NOTES: Honnold’s Comments About Competitions and $ Petzl Roc Trip James-Caro Wedding Present Text the show! (ps -- it won't let us reply, it you want a …

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Dama in the B 1:07:14

2M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Jake & Sweets catch up and recap the Dama in the D weekend. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post for a chance to win your very …

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Haley Bishoff - Kendama USA Pro 58:51

2M ago58:51

58:51

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Haley Bishoff, a true OG and Pro Team Member of Kendama USA. Hear more about how she got into kendama, her experience being in a commercial, her experience hosting the All Girls Kendama Open, and m…

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#97 Davin Bagdonas — Alpine Fusion, Grizzly Bears, Developing 1000’s of Climbs World Wide, Chasing The Dragon, and The Call To Adventure 2:12:55

2M ago2:12:55

2:12:55

Davin Bagdonas has developed 1000’s of climbs all over the world. Elite climbers, fellow adventurers, and previous podcast guests, like Jimmy Webb, Jamie Emerson, Roman Yalowitz, Eric Jerome call up Davin when they want to go on a wild adventure to try to find the best boulders in the world. Davin takes us on a trip around the world to places fraug…

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Tricks, Tricks, Tricks 56:30

2M ago56:30

56:30

Jake & Sweets talk tricks of all kinds this week - and not just kendama ones! Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post for a chance…

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Alex Ruisch - Sweets Kendamas Legend 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Alex Ruisch, a cornerstone member of the Sweets Legend Team. Hear more about how he got onto the Sweets Team, his hacks for landing different styles of tricks, what keeps him grinding, and so much …

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#277 - Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina & Catering 1:59:44

2M ago1:59:44

1:59:44

This week, I sit down with my brother Ben Bartilson of Yoli's Cucina and Yoli's Catering. Ben Bartilson is a dad, husband, chef, and all around great human being. Ben owns an incredible Italian restaurant in Jefferson Hills called Yoli's Cucina. At Yoli’s, they “feed you like family.” I can’t say enough about how good their food is. He was on the p…

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#96 T&J — Battling Mid-Send Doubts, Incredibly Hard Sends, New Shoe Tech, Update Your System By Shutting Up, Don’t Talk Sh!t, and Josh Talk’s Sh!t 1:58:25

2M ago1:58:25

1:58:25

You’re midway through a redpoint burn and you’re tired. There’s a bunch of moves to go and you tell yourself that you’re so tired right now there’s no way you’ll ever send. But the truth is, you have no idea how far you will get or if the send is actually right there for the taking. You can’t trust your feelings! Tim and Josh tackle the problem of …

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LVKO '24 Recap 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

Jake & Matt recount their trip to Las Vegas for the Las Vegas Kendama Open. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post for a chance t…

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Jake Fischer - 2016 Freestyle World Champion 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Jake Fischer, 2016 Freestyle World Champ, and former Krom Kendama Pro! Hear more about how he got into kendama, doing other people's homework for their kendamas, his experiences being a Pro, and so…

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#276 - Janet Loughran of @Chef.Life.Hacks 1:34:19

2M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

This week, we’re back in the kitchen with @chef.life.hacks! Janet Loughran is a wife, mom, chef, content creator, and more. You’ve probably seen her pop up on your Instagram and TikTok, teaching you some tricks of the trade or how to make a great recipe for dinner that week. Chef Janet stops by the studio to talk to me about what her life was like …

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#95 Palmer Larsen — The Master Coach, Adaptability and Autonomy, Deliberate Practice, Style Then Process, What’s Wrong In Coaching Today, and Olympic 2024 Predictions 2:11:55

2M ago2:11:55

2:11:55

Palmer Larsen is one of the top coaches in the country. This podcast has soooooooooo many helpful tips and frameworks to get you to the next level. DO NOT MISS his description of how to foster an environment for long term success via deliberate practice @ ~1:28! He is the head coach of Momentum Climbing Team, in SLC, one of the top climbing teams i…

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Jake Has Never Had Cane's Chicken 55:47

2M ago55:47

55:47

Jake elaborates on GT's hibernation, Matt talks about becoming Super Dad for a week, we learn about the importance of goodie bags, and so much more in this week's episode. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make s…

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Max Norcross - Sweets Kendamas Pro 1:24:23

2M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Max Norcross (AKA Norx), Former MKO Champion and Sweets Kendamas Pro! Hear how he went from being a hater to a lover of kendama, how he got onto the Sweets team, and so much more. This episode was …

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#275 - Serving Up The City With PGH Dumplingz 1:41:55

2M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

This week, I sit down with chef and owner of the very delicious PGH Dumplingz! Eric White is a man who’s been finding his way around kitchens for over a decade. He has spent years working at every level of the food industry at every different position. He started his journey on the frontlines at Chic-Fil-A, then into a more commercial setting at Ma…

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#94 T&J — How To Approach EVERY Climb, New Era Of Climbing Media, Double Clutching Outside, New Patreon Offering, Warm-Up Projects, Un-Campusing and Why Trying Hard Isn’t Enough 1:52:11

2M ago1:52:11

1:52:11

What is the best way to approach a climb? It’s a simple question that may be one of the most important things to ask yourself before you pull on each time, but it’s never talked about. Tim Kang, professional climber and coach, shares the fundamental strategy needed to get your best performance each time. Announcement!! $5 Patron’s now have access t…

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Itsy & Bitsy 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

Sweets got an Axolotl, Jake has/had a birthday coming up, and more! Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post for a chance to win yo…

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Luzumaki - Artist 1:18:49

3M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Luzumaki, an artist and friend of ours who's been putting his art on kendamas for over a decade! Learn more about where his art style came from, his first experience meeting Sweets, and so much mor…

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#274 - In The Kitchen With Dagny's Eatery 1:50:12

3M ago1:50:12

1:50:12

This week, I sit down with the one woman show that is Dagny's Eatery. Dagny Como is a single mother who got tired of working a corporate banking job and decided to change her life and take control. Dagny's Eatery is an amazing little spot on Main St in the great little town of Carnegie. On any given day, you can roll into Dagny’s and find everythin…

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#93 Allison Vest — THE STRONGEST FINGERS IN THE WORLD, Hangboarding Deep Dive, Comps Vs Outdoors, LeBron James’ Tip to Send V14, Not Lying to Yourself, Creating FLOAT and Her Secret Training PDF (only ... 2:08:50

3M ago2:08:50

2:08:50

Allison Vest has THE STRONGEST FINGERS IN THE WORLD (according to the internet), and she is finally releasing her secret training plan to us! It’s only $9.99, and the best part is Testpiece listeners get 20% off for a limited time! Get it here NOW! 🥸 Allison shares about what it’s like to climb with the extremely strong fingers and why that’s impor…

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#92 T&J — Climbing At Your Limit, Make It Right USAC, Rants Continue, Gym Field Trips, and The Simplest Effective Training Routine 1:48:03

3M ago1:48:03

1:48:03

Tim Kang and Josh Horsley explore how often to have limit sessions. What limit sessions really mean. And what non-limit sessions look like. They also cover the latest news, give important PSAs, Pro-Tips, and of course there is a rant. There’s always at least one rant. SHOW NOTES: GoFundme for Adriene Felipe Hoo Beastmaking Book Text the show! (ps -…

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Matthew Rice - Owner of Deal With It 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Meet Matt Rice, Owner of Deal With It! Learn more about his experiences being sponsored by multiple companies before starting a company, his transition to being the sole owner of DWI, and much more. Thi…

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Eggs in the Suitcase 1:08:01

3M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Jake launches a new station for Kendama DJs, Matt gives more NAKO 2024 insight, and much more. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our …

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Tj Kolesnik - Former KUSA Pro & Kendama Legend 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson! Meet Tj Kolesnik, Kendama Legend & former Pro Player for Kendama USA! Learn more about his time traveling for kendama, how kendama fits into his life these days, and much more. This episode was original…

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#273 - Bryan Scagline | Krom Kendama Pro & Best Friend 1:52:00

3M ago1:52:00

1:52:00

This week, I sit down with Krom Kendama Pro Player and best friend Bryan Scagline to celebrate all of his hard work and his accomplishments. Bryan has been a well known figure spreading positivity in the Kendama community for over a decade. Starting as a casual Kendama player, Bryan quickly found a role as a social media creator for Kendama USA. Af…

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#91 Jimmy Webb — Adventure and Development, How Climbers Go From Good To Great, Southern Style, World’s Greatest Flasher, The New Generation, and The Hardest Moves In The World 2:23:30

3M ago2:23:30

2:23:30

That's right ladies and gentlemen -- Jimmy Webb! Jimmy is one of the best climbers our sport has ever scene, and one of the humblest and kindest climbers as well. Please enjoy this wide ranging but always fantastic chat with Jimmy Webb. Text the show! (ps -- it won't let us reply, it you want a reply, email hi@testpiececlimbing.com) Support the Sho…

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Sweets Learns About Axolotls 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Matt & Jake discuss current events in kendama, Sweets learns about a crazy animal, and so much more. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules i…

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Isaac Turner - Owner of Lotus Kendamas 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Meet Isaac Turner - Owner of Lotus Kendamas and the creator of Kendamanomics, the popular new kendama application. Listen to hear more about his start in kendama, the origin of Lotus, how he manages Kendamanomics on his own, and so much more. Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interv…

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Matt Ballard - Cinematography Legend 1:21:32

3M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Meet Matt Ballard - Cinematographer and Former Pro for Krom Kendama. Listen to hear more about his career with Krom, how kendama fits into his life today, and so much more. Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson! This episode was originally b…

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#90 T&J — “Strength Forgets”, The Process SA, Team Trials Trouble, Binding Your Feet, Moonboard Rant, and Get Injured To Get Better Technique?! 1:40:23

3M ago1:40:23

1:40:23

The topics are in the title! A big focus on what Tim is “re-learning” as he comes back from his serious knee injury. SHOW NOTES: Team Trials Instagram Post by Ryan Paul Robinson on Hueco Rock Rodeo Nathaniel Flashing Scarface Text the show! (ps -- it won't let us reply, it you want a reply, email hi@testpiececlimbing.com) Support the Show. Support …

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Colin Sander - The Godfather of American Kendama 1:18:26

3M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Learn about the people who helped grow kendama to where it is today with our new series of OG Player Interviews, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson! Meet Colin Sander - one of the primary individuals who popularized kendama in the United States. Listen to hear why Colin is so influential in kendama, his career with Kendama USA, and so much more. Thi…

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On Kendama Clubs/Jams 1:08:57

3M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Matt & Jake talk about Kendama Jams, a few tips on how to run better ones, and much more. Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more! https://www.patreon.com/damadads Make sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post …

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#272 - Painting with Korey Edmonson 1:40:59

4M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

This week, I sit down with the very talented Korey Edmonson to speak about his journey into becoming the artist he is today. He stops by the studio and we talk about everything from growing up and being unfocused to how he made his choice to hone his skills with painting. Another great talk. Yinz enjoy it! - Yinz can SUBSCRIBE & WATCH here! - Becom…

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