Best Kendamas Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 227: World Kendama Champions Nick and Zack Gallagher Up Their Game with Carnvore! 1:17:13

12d ago1:17:13

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Nick and Zack Gallagher are identical twins, and professional kendama players from Snoqualmie, Washington. Nick and Zack started becoming health conscious back in 2019 during their freshman years of college. After 4 years, they thought they cracked the code. Eating a variety of whole foods, animal products in conjunction with a ton of plants. They …

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Kaijus VS. Yeagers 48:44

26d ago48:44

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Episode 229: Building Muscle and Shredding Fat with Carnivore Bodybuilder Jonathan Griffiths 1:08:41

14m ago1:08:41

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Jonathan has been in the nutrition industry, studying carefully for nearly 15 years, and has competed in bodybuilding competitions within the UK, including BNBF and UKBFF with top placings. He has also undertaken several courses surrounding human health, including Medical Science and a Nutrition and Herbal Science certification. His biggest accolad…

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#111 Tom O’Halloran — How To Do Hard Moves, Using Boards To Climb Better Outside, Toes Knees Hips, Taping Correctly, and What The Olympics Are Like 2:23:48

23h ago2:23:48

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Tom O’Halloran is arguably the best climber in Australia. He’s an Olympian, he’s climbed 15a and v14, and done FA’s nearly up to those grades as well. But the reason we wanted to have him on the podcast is because of the amazing YouTube content he puts out. He dives into the nuances of hard climbing in a way that actually helps people climb hard. T…

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Episode 228: Rethinking Nutrition with the Carnivore Diet Lecture, with Q&A 1:30:23

4d ago1:30:23

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#110 Ethan Salvo — Lessons From Climbing The Hardest Climb in Squamish [TWICE?!], Internal Vs External Motivations, and Transcending Grades 1:48:11

8d ago1:48:11

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Ethan Salvo is back on the podcast! Ethan's first episode (linked here) was a fan favorite so when Josh visited Squamish for a few days they met up do an impromptu live/in-person recording. Since the last recording, Ethan has climbed arguably the hardest climb in Squamish, The Singularity. The experience he had on it was fascinating and made him qu…

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Episode 226: Reversing Kidney Disease with Keto/Carnivore | Professor Thomas Weimbs of UCSB 1:28:43

15d ago1:28:43

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Thomas Weimbs is a professor at the University of California in Santa Barbara (UCSB) where he directs a research laboratory focused on polycystic kidney disease (PKD). He received his doctoral degree from the University of Cologne, Germany, and then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California in San Francisco. In 1999, he starte…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

15d ago2:11:36

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Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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Episode 225: Dr. Anthony Chaffee On The Hard Yarns Podcast | FULL EPISODE! 2:24:40

16d ago2:24:40

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This is my first appearance on the Hard Yards Podcast here in Perth, Australia from which several viral clips and shorts were made. I appeared two more times on with this podcast, and the links for these are below. Enjoy! Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9czN9zbDSI&t=3370s Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f328j6ADFWw&t=1152s The Hard…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

22d ago1:59:27

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AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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Episode 224: The Biggest Loser Star Adrian Gledhill Loses MORE Weight With Carnivore! 1:06:33

27d ago1:06:33

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Meet Adrian, a resilient individual who has faced a lifelong battle with weight, self-esteem, and health challenges. As a dedicated stay-at-home mom of four, she's experienced the highs and lows of various weight loss methods, from appearing as a contestant on NBC's The Biggest Loser to experimenting with low-carb diets combined with running and re…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

29d ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Episode 223: DON'T Eat Your Vegetables! | Dr Chaffee on the Ben Wehrman Podcast 2:16:57

1M ago2:16:57

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Originally aired on the Ben Wehrman Podcast here: www.youtube.com/@benwehrman/videos IG: www.instagram.com/thebenpod ✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more insightful content! ✅ Brand Ambassador for Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "CHAFFEE" for 10…

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Grain Theory is Back 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Sweets talks about his trip to a Disc Golf Tournament and Jake shares more about Grain Theory reopening. 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 rul…

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Episode 222: Athletes Perform BETTER On ZERO Carbs! | Professor Tim Noakes 1:10:49

1M ago1:10:49

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Professor Tim Noakes is a South African scientist, and an emeritus professor in the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He has run more than 70 marathons and ultramarathons, and is the author of several books on exercise and diet. He is known for his work in sports science and for his support of a low-ca…

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

1M ago2:07:50

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Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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EKC 2024 - The Recap, Part 2 34:54

1M ago34:54

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We're back with Season 3 of Dama Dads! In this Part 2 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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Episode 221: The ROADSHOW Podcast with Dr. Anthony Chaffee! | Nutrition As Medicine 3:01:46

2M ago3:01:46

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This is my much requested apeparance on the Roadshow Podcast in full! 🔴 Watch PART 2 Here! 🔴 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2W1MH3KZ0o&t=11458s @TheRoadshowPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/roadshow.podcast ✅ Brand Ambassador for Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "…

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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

2M 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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EKC 2024 - The Recap, Part 1 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

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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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Episode 220: USA Olympic Diver Brandon Loschiavo: 'How an Animal-Based Diet TRANSFORMED My Athletic Performance! 1:32:46

2M ago1:32:46

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Join us for an inspiring journey with Brandon Loschiavo, a 2021 Olympic finalist who transformed his life and athletic performance by adopting an animal-based diet. After struggling with IBS, Brandon discovered the healing power of the proper human diet, which not only cured his condition but also enhanced his overall health and Olympic diving prow…

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Episode 219: Cancer Survivor Sami Tugano: "Cancer Patients NEED To Know About This!" 1:24:09

2M ago1:24:09

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Sami is an 8-year carnivore diet enthusiast from Japan who has an intriguing story to share. She faced a daunting challenge when diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, with metastasis to the liver and lymph nodes, two years ago. Miraculously, she's here today thanks to her commitment to a ketogenic carnivore diet. She advocates for a metabolic approa…

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Episode 218: "I Ate ONLY ONE Food And My Parkinson's REVERSED!" | Mimi Morgan 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

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Mimi Morgan is a remarkable survivor, having overcome rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and spinal MRSA. Embracing a carnivorous lifestyle, she lives by nature rather than the social system. Mimi is not only an artist and equestrian but also an adventurer who enjoys lifting weights and taking cold swims, all while being completely …

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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

2M ago1:58:08

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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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Episode 217: The ONLY Diet That Will Make You Feel Like A SUPERHUMAN! | Dr. Michele Mahr 1:09:54

2M ago1:09:54

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Dr Mahr has been carnivore for about 7 years and is very assionate about health and fitness. She has a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW- Madidon. Enjoy research and i have explored several eating lifestyles. Diagnosed with celiac many years ago, she tried vegan, vegetarian and keto, but carnivore worked best for her. She is currently an ass…

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Episode 216: The Real Health Care Crisis, and What To Do About It 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

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This is a really important one everybody. Please share this with everyone you can, because we are rapidly heading down a road that will not only collapse or medical systems, it will collapse society as a whole. Please help me get this out there to as many people as possible! ✅ Brand Ambassador for Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link http…

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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

2M ago2:26:24

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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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Kevin DeSoto - Sol Kendamas Pro 59:56

2M ago59:56

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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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Episode 215: We've Been Fed Too Many LIES About Our Nutrition with Coach Stephen 1:44:48

2M ago1:44:48

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Coach Stephen is a qualified phlebotomist, specialist practitioner in diabetes and obesity, advanced personal trainer, has an honours degree in physiology and health sciences, and has even competed in a bodybuilding tournament in his twenties. However, his high carb lifestyle up to age 50 resulted in prediabetes, CAC of 639, lower left quadrant pai…

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Episode 214: Playing Rugby Into Your 50's In Optimal Health, with Dr Aaron Tressler 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

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Dr Aaron Tressler, DC is a chiropractor and longtime rugby player who has revitalized his health and playing career with a carnivore diet so that he can continue to play competitive rugby into his 50s! He has had several health struggles, like many of us, and has improved many of these issues with diet and lifestyle, and if now passing that along t…

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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

2M ago2:31:11

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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

3M ago1:10:12

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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

3M ago1:04:07

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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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Episode 213: Rugby Star Matt Dunning LOST 102lbs By Going On This Diet! 2:19:00

3M ago2:19:00

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Matt Dunning, a former professional rugby player for the Waratahs, Western Force, and the Wallabies, has undergone a remarkable transformation in his approach to health and nutrition. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing between 120-125 kg during his rugby career as a prop, Matt was known for his robust physique and love for food and drink. After r…

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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

3M ago2:03:49

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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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Episode 212: TOP 5 SECRETS For Optimal Hormones! With Anthony Phaesse 1:27:03

3M ago1:27:03

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Anthony Phaesse is a personal trainer with 21 years of background, working with athletes. He is strongly focusing on the hormonal aspect of fitness. Lean Seven is a ten-week online program covering the 7 major hormones that encourage fat loss, body composition, and youthful aging. Their mission is to empower participants to take charge of their own…

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Cody Griz - Sweets Social Media Manager 59:40

3M ago59:40

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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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Episode 211: Plant Based India Is One Of The SICKEST Countries On Earth! | Dr. Ankur Verma 1:12:35

3M ago1:12:35

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Dr Ankur Verma is a Carnivore Emergency physician in India who is trying to raise awarness regarding the standard indian diet, which is carb loaded and associated with the massive boom in Metabolic syndrome and diabetes in India. You can find his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RoGJHoXkVE1myjHG1Yn6O?si=ChwwUl23QXyWxfTaiXliKQ ✅ Brand Am…

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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

3M ago1:49:54

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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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Episode 210: Using Science to Improve Modern Medicine and Nutrition! | Jayne Bullen, The Noakes Foundation 1:11:02

3M ago1:11:02

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Jayne believes research in healthcare needs better funding and strong minds. As the Chief Operating Officer of The Noakes Foundation, she established Eat Better South Africa alongside inspiring colleagues and Prof Noakes and believes in building stronger collaboration in the nutrition and science game. After realizing the dichotomy between brand re…

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

3M ago1:25:29

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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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Episode 209: The Hangry Truth: How Your Diet Dictates Your Emotional Stability! | Laura Bird 1:55:42

3M ago1:55:42

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Laura is one of the leading speakers in the field of dating and relationships. She helps you to surrender to softness, attract love from your feminine nature and build relationships with masculine men. She's skillfully carved a path for women to follow her on their own journey back to who they are underneath their survival state, anxious attachment…

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Dama in the B 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

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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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#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

3M ago1:56:05

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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 Support the Show. Support us on Patreon: HERE Visit our pod…

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Haley Bishoff - Kendama USA Pro 58:51

3M ago58:51

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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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Episode 208: How Matt Baszucki Put His Bipolar Disorder Into Remission 1:11:07

3M ago1:11:07

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This is a fantastic story of a young man who dealt with very serious mental health issues in the form of treatment resistant bipolar disorder, and even with all the best that medicine had available, it wasn't enough. Thankfully he came across a ketogenic diet with Professor Chris Palmer from Harvard, and the rest as they say is history. After battl…

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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

3M ago2:12:55

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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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Episode 207: Veganism Almost Killed Me, But Carnivore Cured Me | Cecilia Berlim 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

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Cecilia Berlim has been a mostly Lion Carnivore for the past 5 years and has healed from multiple autoimmune diseases, metabolic loss and systemic inflammation, after 25 years of a whole food, low fat vegetarian diet with supplements, and several years full vegan, and 4+ years of failled pharmacotherapy. She reversed several issues caused by vegeta…

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Tricks, Tricks, Tricks 56:30

3M ago56:30

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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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