Justin Dauer Podcasts

Jonathan is an incredible yoyoer who's sponsored by Duncan and Original Throw. In this episode, we talk all about trick and routine design as well as flow theory, keeping your yoyoing unpredictable, and much much more. Notes: Netflix - The Toys That Made Us TV Show - Blazing Teens Jonathan's instagram - jonathanstggg Polo's instagram - ppolor Ricar…

Michael Nakamura is one of the world's best 4a yoyo players who, in four years went from picking up his first yoyo to winning the world yoyo contest. So what accounts for his meteoric rise? Well, you'll find out that and much more as we discuss horizontal 4a theory, the future of soloham, and Michael's approach to contest and performance preparatio…

Ty Goldman is a social media trailblazer and an extremely creative yoyoer with an appetite for bangers. We talk all about his trick creation process, his thoughts on competition and making yoyoing a sustainable lifestyle, and his perspective on yoyoing as someone who was performing at the national level at a very young age. Follow me on insta: @ili…

Have you ever wanted to do a real yoyo performance? Not just your 1-minute freestyle, but 30 minutes to an hour of live entertainment! Well, it's possible, and in this episode, I'll talk about some options you have to start doing just that! Showmanship for Magicians by Dariel Fitzkee Maximum Entertainment 2.0 by Ken Weber --- Support this podcast: …

Angelo Aguirre is undoubtedly one of the most influential yoyoers of our time. With 3.2 MILLION TikTok followers, he's clearly figured out how to spark the interest of the non-yoyoing public. In this episode, you'll hear how he created his following and how he consistently maintains genuine human connections with each and every follower. There's so…

And you are too! Find out why we are all "the best yoyoers in the world" and how we can still strive to become better. Dagu: https://www.instagram.com/dagu5595/ Wes Peden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkqaPsE5W10 Aliyah Tan: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca_DpyNJi8s/ Bizarro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/577Gk0MS7day3u6OjyUco9?si=6afcb19b5d964…

My yoyo son (and 2019 Jr. National Yoyo Champion) joins me to talk about his performances on tv and music videos as well as how he creates routines that not only look good but score well too! Plus you'll get an exclusive look into the formula that Justin uses to create the dense, beautiful tricks that he's known for. Add 3 minutes and 43 seconds to…

If you haven’t seen the melatonin hype video then watch it right here: https://youtu.be/4OzW0XaHAzEI made that video to hype up the upcoming first major ilinx yoyo release, melatonin. Join me as I go behind the scenes of why I made the video the way I did, what the video means, and how I almost died making it. Shout out to the book “Free Play” by S…

The social media landscape is changing. In a community that's as tied to the internet as ours is, the ramifications of these changes will alter the course of yoyo history. So let's talk about it. Where did the online community start, where is it now, where is it headed and what could all this mean for the future? Let's discuss. --- Support this pod…

Josh Yee is a national champion and one of the most knowledgeable yoyoers around! In this episode we talk about implementing music into your routines, how learning different styles can make you a better overall yoyoer, what the yoyo community can learn from the furry community and much MUCH more. BTW, the person that Andy Warhol Painted whose name …

This past weekend I had the amazing experience of working backstage at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. Here are some insights I learned from a few of the world's greatest magicians about how they make their magic better and how you can use their thoughts to improve your yoyoing. PS, I recorded this the day after testing positive for cov…

This one is full of deep cuts and philosophy. We covered so much from how to get started in 3a to the theoretical framework for 3a improvisation. This may be your initiation into the vast and growing world of 3a yoyoing! Check out the video referenced here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kill-your-yoyo/support…

My all-time favorite yoyoer, Anthony Rojas joins me to discuss how he creates his iconic freestyles and how he alters the elements of yoyo tricks to create the unique movements that he’s known for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kill-your-yoyo/support

I love conversations like these! @chrischunn4a is a professional yoyo performer who’s had an amazing competitive career. In this podcast, we talk about the difference between yoyoing and performing, how to prepare yourself to land your routines consistently, and how you can improve your performance skills by connecting with audiences. Enjoy! --- Su…

Coffin is an icon of the yoyo world. His distinctive fashion sense, genuine personality, and ubiquitous brand, OhYesYo, make him one of the most well-loved and respected yoyoers in the community. We talk about the community as a whole and what our responsibility yoyoers is in building our community (give a yoyo to the people you want to yoyo with).…

The #fullyfreestyle legend Mark Montgomery talks how to improvise by falling back on your “pocket”, how to get the most expression out of simple tricks, and how to become comfortable in the uncomfortable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kill-your-yoyo/support

Welcome to the next iteration of this show! Kill Your Yoyo is a weekly live show where we talk yoyo theory and learn together! Today we had Luna (@thesonicpineapple) on and we learned that she solves 5-dimensional Rubik’s cubes, plus a TON of awesome ideas on trick creation and yoyo theory. Luna is a creative powerhouse and her tricks have probably…

In this episode interview Chris Chunn. We chat about how he got into yoyoing, competitive yoyoing, his relationship with Duncan Yoyos and his weight loss journey. - To follow Chris on Instagram click here

In this episode, I chat with Justin Dauer. Justin is the current US Junior National Champ in 1a and is sponsored by Duncan Yoyos. - To follow Justin on Instagram, Click here.

In this episode, I chat with Tyler Severance of Recess Intl. Tyler is a world and national champion. We chat all things yoyo, from how he got into yoyoing, his progression through competitive yoyoing and starting Recess Intl. Be sure to pick up Recess gear from your favorite yoyo store! - Click Here to Follow Tyler on Instagram Click Here to Check …

In this episode, I chat with Mike Monty. We chat how Mike got into yoyoing, his journey through competitive yoyoing and how he found his niche online. - You can follow Mike on Instagram by clicking here You can check out Mike's website by clicking here

In this episode, I chat with Jeremy "Mr. Yoyothrower" McKay of Raincity Skills. We discuss how Jeremy got into yoyoing, his competitive journey, how he started Raincity Skills and much more. Be sure to pick up Raincity Skills yoyos at your favorite retailer. - To follow Jeremy on Instagram, click here. To follow Raincity Skills on Instagram, click …

In this week's episode, I interview Trevor Boice. Trevor is a trick innovator and a sponsored team member of SF yoyos. - To follow Trevor on Instagram click here. To check out SF yoyos click here.

In this week's episode, I interview Anthony Rojas. Anthony is a 1A competitive yoyoer and a member of the CLYW team. Influence from Anthony's style can be seen throughout competitive yoyo routines at any given contest. Anthony's signature yoyo is The Dune by CLYW which can be picked up at major retailers. - Click here to follow Anthony Rojas on Ins…

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In the 10th episode of the Yoyo Podcast, I interview Thomas Velto fo Throws and Brews and The East Coaster Masters yoyo contest. We chat about Tom's background in yoyoing, how he started Throws and Brews, and East Coast Masters. In addition, we go in depth on places to eat in Pittsburgh, things to do and where to get some awesome pictures. We hope …

In the 9th episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview Mark Mangarin of CLYW and The Scales Collective. We chat about Mark's background in yoyoing, how he builds his freestyles and his involvement with The Scales Collective. - To follow Mark on Instagram, click here Click here to register for the Scales Open- Vol 3 Be sure to keep an eye out for the n…

In the 8th episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview André Boulay of YoyoExpert.com and A2Z Science and Learning. In addition to running YoyoExpert and A2Z, André has taught countless people to yoyo through classes and through his online tutorials. We do a deep dive into André's background, making the Expert Village tutorials, the evolutions of Yoyo…

In part 2 of my conversation with Patrick Canny, we take the listeners on some tangents. We chat yoyos, hiking, coffee, and Patrick flips the interview and asks me some questions. This episode is just a good conversation between Patrick and myself, so while it is a little different than the other episodes that have been published, I hope you enjoy …

In the 6th episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview Patrick Canny where we talk competitive yoyoing, up and comers and who he looks to for inspiration. This is the first part of the interview. Patrick is sponsored by Unparalleled Yoyos and is a member of the Scales Collective. - You can follow Patrick on Instagram at @therealcans. You can listen to…

In the 5th episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview Michael Ferdico where we all learn how anime makes you a better yoyoer. We chat all things yoyoing from how Michael got into yoyoing to how he prepares for contests. I hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget to hit that subscribe button. - You can follow Michael on Instagram at Bird.Mp3…

This episode's guest is Jake Bullock. Jake is one of the premier trick innovators in yoyoing right now. He placed 2nd at the 2006 World Championship in 5a. You can follow Jake on Instagram at @jakebullockyoyo. - In this episode, Jake dropped the names of some up and comers to keep an eye on. Here are their names and links to their Instagram profile…

In the 3rd episode of the Yoyo Podcast, I interview Owen Ekblad. Owen is one of the current top trick innovators. We discuss everything yoyos from setup, coming up with tricks and how he started yoyoing. Be sure to follow Owen on Instagram at Owenekblad. You can pick up Owen's signature model, The Tourney by Duncan at all major retailers.…

In the 2nd episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview Bryan Jardin of Duncan Yo-yos. Bryan has an impressive competitive resume which includes winning the Phillipean National Contest 7 times in 5a. Bryan is currently a marketing specialist and the team leader for Duncan Yo-yos. We discuss everything from competing to what Bryan has brought to the tab…

In the first episode of The Yoyo Podcast, I interview Connor Seals. Connor is one of the top yoyo competitors in the world, placing 2nd at the 2019 US National Yoyo Contest and 11th at the World Yoyo Contest. He is sponsored by SF yoyo and his signature yoyo is the Motive. You can follow Connor on Instagram at Yo.Co.nnor.…

Amy is the Director of UX for Shopify's platform team, led the launch of their design system "Polaris", and was one of the first content strategists on Facebook's design team. She is also a humble, human-centered, selfless leader who supports her team's passion above all.By Justin Dauer

Justin and Jason talk with Veronica Fossa about her business, WE Factory. WE Factory designs food experiences / programs / conferences for organizations to boost community and augment creative culture.By Justin Dauer

Jaan Orvet joins us for the premiere episode of the Creative Culture Podcast to talk Swedish culture, design thinking, and humility above all else.By Justin Dauer