Welcome to the Dama Dads Podcast, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson & Jake Wiens. On top of being fathers, Matt and Jake are also the owners of two of the most popular Kendama companies in the world. Between the unpredictability of being parents as well as running their own businesses, there's never a dull moment between them. • Keep an eye out for new episodes every Monday!• Visit Sweets Kendamas and Grain Theory for all of your kendama needs: https://sweetskendamas.com/ www.graintheory.com ...
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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! Episodes are recorded and remastered for audio listeners after broadcasting live at https://www.twitch.tv/sweetskendamas
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The Dads have been busy, but we're back with another one! Jake and Sweets catch up after a few weeks of not chatting - we get some quality family time, a World Cup recap from Jake, and 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 mor…
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The battle begins... 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 own Dama Dads Coffee Mug: Dama Dads - I…
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Keith Matsumura - Kendama Legend & Former Kendama USA Team Member
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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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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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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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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
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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 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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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
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Matthew Rice - Owner of Deal With It
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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 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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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
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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 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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Isaac Turner - Owner of Lotus Kendamas
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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 & 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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Matt Ballard - Cinematography Legend
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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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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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Colin Sander - The Godfather of American Kendama
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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 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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Sweets falls behind in Spanish, Jake is missing kendamas, and a lot more is going on 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 sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the…
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Chad Covington - Co-Owner of Sol Kendamas
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Meet Chad Covington, co-owner of Sol Kendamas. Hear about his beginnings with Kendama Co, the transition to starting his own company, and much more. This episode was originally broadcast live on January 3, 2024, at https://www.twitch.tv/sweetskendamas Follow Chad and Sol Kendamas here: https://www.instagram.com/chadcovington/ https://www.instagram.…
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Sweets talks about his family trip to a Great Wolf Lodge, Jake gives a Sakura Classic update, 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…
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Get some great tips on how to send it internationally for a kendama event, plus lots more on 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 sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follo…
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Matt's Mom pays a visit to the podcast, prompting both Matt & Jake into an enlightening chat about their younger selves. 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 an…
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Jake and Sweets recap all of the stuff that's happened in their lives since traveling to Nashville for a kendama competition last 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…
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Jake & Sweets talk about showering, visits from the Tooth Fairy, and Jake's prep for Battle at the Border 2024! 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 …
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We linked up with our Patreon Supporters for another Family Reunion and had a blast catching up - join us next time! 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 fo…
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Jake and Sweets recap their New Years, what they're focusing on this year, and make a 2024 pact! 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 ou…
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Sweets and Jake wrap up the year with the perfect blend of kendama and dad-talk. 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 cha…
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Jake and Sweets get back to their microphones after a few weeks away to make sure you've got an episode to listen to on Christmas! 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 Instagr…
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Our Editor, Cody Booth, reads "A Visit From St. Nicholas" by Clement Clark Moore. 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 ch…
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Sweets & Jake go deep into their personal connections with filming and how the grind of making videos keeps them connected with the feeling of being a player. 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…
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Joining the Dama Dads this week is a fellow Dama Dad - Sweets Kendamas Legend and the mastermind behind the Ken Docs, Daniel Robinson! 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 Ins…
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Can't get those kiddos to sleep? We're here to help! Cody Booth, our Editor, reads you "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter while the Dama Dads are away. Do you have a story you'd like to hear? Let us know - there's always a chance we can get him back in the booth (pun intended)! Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video…
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Is it neglectful to play kendama and avert your attention from your kids? Jake and Sweets discuss! 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 …
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Jake & Sweets show off Isla's & Emma's Picture Day photos, recap their NAKO 2023 experience, 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…
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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 own Dama Dads Coffee Mug: Dama Dads - Instagram Matt "Sweets…
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Sweets recounts attending Christian Fraser's wedding and Jake explains how bread throwing is a staple activity in his household. 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…
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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 own Dama Dads Coffee Mug: Dama Dads - Instagram Matt "Sweets…
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Jake shares some tips for taking your kids to the doctor and tries convincing Sweets to reorganize his kendamas. 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…
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The Small Cup is dead - killed by our play-styles. Jake & Sweets return to talk about their new shapes 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…
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