Beyond Red and Blue

This is the end folks. We reached the 50 episode milestone and have decided to end the podcast. To commemorate this achievement, we brought back frequent guest Shawn Carter to discuss the DDS breakup and what may come of them in the future!

Today we spend the majority of our time discussing nutrition. We breakdown some new things Beau has been learning about the proper foods for the human body. Ultimately, people should take the time to see how their body reacts to things and eat accordingly. Stay healthy friends! Check out our episode on Health and Fitness here! Here you can listen to our discussion on Peak Performance. Check out Paul Saladino for more info on the Carnivore Diet.

An eccentric episode, Dan and Beau cover a wide range of topics. Starting with an armchair breakdown of movie fight choreography, they move into a back and forth discussion on who they would grapple in the acting/music industry. Additional topics include the evilness of cats and the different problems with the educational system. Check out Tuttle Twins for great kids learning resources! Take a listen to Episode #5 and Episode #7 for our earliest discussions on Jiu Jitsu!

This week we turn our attention towards a recent Quillette article. While advertised as a heterodox media space, the article takes an interestingly bent look at the Ivermectin issue as discussed by Bret Weinstein, Robert Malone, and Steve Kirsch. Additionally, the "evidence" deduced by the authors to criticize Bret Weinstein seems to be faulty. Here you can listen to Bret and Tess Lawrie challenge some of it. Here is our recent podcast on Ivermectin as well.

We meander but end in a happy place. We start with some interesting, and terrifying, censorship plans from the government to crack down on vaccine misinformation. Then we transition to equally terrifying applications of Hate Crime laws. To wrap up, however, we settle in a better place. We discuss the importance of family and friendship. The need to socialize and be around people that you love. And the importance of stepfathers in a world where there is a dearth of fathers to begin with.

Today we sit down with local grappling phenom Austin Daffron. Affectionately known by his nickname "Duck," Austin was a lot of fun to interview. We discussed a multitude of things such as his training schedule, teaching philosophy, injuries, and his future Jiu Jitsu and MMA plans. See below for Duck's social media info: Facebook Instagram: duck_jitsu Washington (WA) Submission series: Instagram: washington_submissionseries Website Upcoming Seminar July 10 & 11th at Kindred Jiu Jitsu

We discuss the drug Ivermectin and the interesting censorship issues surrounding it. The drug has been used to treat COVID in multiple countries with great success and yet the media refuses to talk about it. Additionally, YouTube bans any videos discussing it, with few exceptions. As a result, high-profile people are demonetized and/or having videos removed. Additionally, the creator of mRNA vaccines, Robert Malone was banned on YouTube as well for voicing concerns about the current COVID vaccines. Mentioned in this episode is Bret Weinstein's talk with Dr. Pierre Kory which can be found HERE on Odysee.

We discuss myriad different topics on this episode but the overarching theme is political fatigue. As we move into what could be conservatively considered Year 5 of the Culture War, things are getting repetitive. For Beau, in particular, disillusion is setting in and making it difficult to even engage with the news.

We are back after a brief hiatus! Up on the docket is the BJJ Globetrotters organization and the camps that they run. Beau spent a week in Maine at one of the camps and details his experiences. In the episode we discuss friendship, love, creativity, recharging your batteries and Juneteenth. Globetrotter Website – Here. Podcast on Creativity w/BJJ Mental Models

Recent generations have been fed a line that in order to escape the hardships of being poor, one must go to college. As such, the Bachelor's Degree has become the new high school diploma and the Masters/Ph.D. the new Bachelor's. Unfortunately, the number of people with advanced degrees far outstrips the number of jobs available for their experience. Today we discuss the hazards of this problem. We discuss the shitty bill of goods sold to countless young kids. Now, everyone is educated, they are angry and fair enough, they should be, but will the solutions they turn to actually solve the problems they have?

In a stunning about-face, the media and government are finally giving credit to the lab leak hypothesis. For the entirety of the pandemic, the hypothesis has been labelled everything from a "conspiracy theory" to a Conservative/Trump talking point. We discuss the sudden change, why it came about and what we can learn from it.

This week we interview local police officer and BJJ Purple Belt Craig Hanaumi. This is a huge honor for both of us. We have been wanting to interview him for a while and were finally able to nail down a time! We discuss a wide range of topics in this interview. He goes into why he chose law enforcement as a career. What he loves about Jiu Jitsu. The importance of humanizing police officers and how it is on the departments themselves to do that. Lastly, he discusses the current polarized views regarding the police. You can check out Craig's outreach efforts on his Instagram here!

Shawn Carter joins us again to discuss the John Danaher/Lex Fridman podcast. At nearly 4 hours, the podcast is a plethora of information. Additionally, we commit heresy by discussing the GOAT debate regarding Rickson and Roger Gracie. See here for our first interview with Shawn. Info on Austin "Duck" Daffron's submission only tournament, Washington Submission Series, can be found here.

After years of public requests, Joe Rogan and Gordon Ryan finally did a podcast together. The result was 2+ hours of amazingness. It was a masterclass in how to improve and get better. We get a bit meta, doing a podcast about a podcast, but their conversation was too great to pass up. Check it out on Spotify now!

We continue our discussion on peak performance and deliberate practice. In particular, we focus on the excellent book Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool. The conversation involves personal life experiences from Beau's childhood. Additionally, we extrapolate the ideas in Peak to broader society and explore their utility in fixing our broken culture.

Today we discuss Jiu-Jitsu pedagogy. Pedagogy is the method or practice of teaching. As it relates to Jiu Jitsu, we discuss HOW instructors teach what they teach. Additionally, we discuss the issues we see with it and go over potential ways of teaching that would be beneficial to students.

Here, we discuss the various arguments surrounding vaccine passports. Additionally, we explore the slippery slope fallacy. Often, the fallacy is used to dismiss an idea. This is detrimental to good-faith discourse and societal healing. Ultimately, we are both left conflicted and unsure of the proper course of action. The one thing we do agree on, however, is the lack of trust people have in big tech companies and the government. Show Notes: This article is a good example of someone falling prey to the slippery slope fallacy. Another example comes from a video Rand Paul did here. Russell Brand's take on vaccine passports is in this video. Lastly, Glenn Greenwald and Tucker Carlson on Vaccine Passports is here.

Peak performance is something that is desired but difficult to attain. In this episode, we discuss how to approach peak performance. In particular, Dan details his routine during his body-building journey. Topics include a recap on nutrition, different lifting techniques, recovery, being in the zone, and more. Here is the book mentioned by Dan. If you are interested in our previous discussion on Health and Fitness.

Positivity is just what the doctor ordered in this episode. We took a break from the doom and gloom enveloping our culture to focus on good things. We discuss the evolutionary function of negativity. Then, we discuss the benefits of being positive. Finally, we end with personal positives in our lives.

Thomas Wang joins Beau and Dan to discuss myriad topics. Wang talks about his Jiu Jitsu journey and reflects on what he needs to work on as a practitioner and as a person. Additionally, we discuss a breadth of topics outside Jiu Jitsu including: the importance of family, structure, trying new things, being honest with yourself and diet.

Sonia Orlu joined us to discuss her life experiences as a Nigerian immigrant living in Canada as well as her "controversial" essay about not supporting BLM. Sonia is a Ph.D. student in Political Science at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver. Her current academic research focuses on identity politics, diversity and inclusion, and free speech in the era of social media as the new public square. She previously held a sessional teaching position at Langara College in Vancouver, and currently maintains a political and cultural commentary account on Instagram. Her Instagram handle: @sonia_orlu You can find her peer-reviewed essay here.

We open with anxiety. Sometimes anxiety comes on quick and is hard to manage. We look at the root cause and try to work through it. Then comes Dr. Seuss, censorship and its place in culture. Beau wrote a poem and then read it aloud. Poem: Censorship, Censorship What have you done? You took all the books, How will I have fun? You don't need books By a racist old coot. We have ones that are fun And anti-racist to boot! For if you're not racist You're racist, you see. Anti-Racism Is the only way to be. Please, then, explain As I'm only seven. Are you saying anti-racism Is my only way into heaven? I am too young And afraid I don't see How either of these things are good for me. Can you explain why these books make you so mad. And why I cannot learn; Aren't there lessons to be had? It would seem to me That Dr Suess being bad, Would be a teaching moment, And for that I'd be glad. Don't we already do this With the Hitlers and Maos? We learn the reasons, the whys and the hows. So that we may understand Why these things are done. And learn not to hate, But how to love someone. If these lessons aren't taught How can we learn? Can love fill our hearts While we watch books burn? I see your face And it's full of surprise How did someone so young Learn about Hitler's rise? A fair question, to be sure, But I have one too. Should we tell all white kids, Racism dwells within you? But what do I know, I am simply a child. Trying to understand this world, this jungle, it's wild. But if you shield me From things that are bad. You save me from experiences You'll never let me have. Is that not the reason We live through this life. To do battle, to struggle, Face hardship and strife? And through it all, our reason to live. The meaning in life That we pass onto our kids. The meaning is this And it conquers all. No matter the difficulties, The hardships, the falls. Those who have a why Can bear any how. So do what you must And censor me now. But I will not grovel, I will not quit. And you will never make me Apologize for it. You cannot deceive me With that veil made to blind. For I see all Of your clever little lies. So, again, please tell me Why censorship is right. And while I wait I'll read Dr Suess by the dim fire light.

Today's discussion revolves around the COVID vaccine. Our main focus is on the state of Washington, where we live. First, we address how the state government has failed in its rollout efforts. We also discuss shoddy journalism. And lastly, we go over potential ways to address the inequities COVID-19 has shed light on. Articles/Websites Referenced in Podcast: COVID Vaccine Finder Washington state's COVID-19 vaccine planning fell short on logistics, sowing disorder and mistrust | The Seattle Times Washington state announces plan to expand COVID-19 vaccine accessibility for minorities - ABC News (go.com) Washington State Data from February 10th can be found Here. ‘Hateful, racist' emails prompted Oregon to close coronavirus vaccine equity group meetings to public | The Seattle Times

This episode was fun! We sat down with no set agenda and riffed. Topics include inequality and hard work. In particular, delving into what it takes to push yourself to the edge of human ingenuity and production.

"Hawaiian Chris" stopped by to say "Aloha!" and discuss his Hawaiian roots and Jiu-Jitsu journey. By day Chris is an engineer and a happily married family man. By night he is a purple belt with devastating De La Riva and X Guards. Sit back and enjoy a fun 2 hour + conversation about BJJ and life!

Last week's excoriation of Woke Ideology was fun. In fairness, however, Republicans deserve their licks too. Republican politicians are equally guilty of the cultural and political situation we are blessed with today. So, to Republican party leaders, thank you for your power-mongering these past 50 years. Assholes. Braver Angels has awesome content, check it out! Last weeks' episode is here! Reference: Right-wing extremism is on the rise, but ideological killings dropped significantly last year | Business Insider India Reference: Hate Map | Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org)

We initially planned to discuss current events but ran with this question. Democracy, and really our culture and standing as a free Republic, is at its boiling point. Can we save it? If so, how? If not, how do we brace ourselves? Please note that we heavily criticize Woke Ideology in this episode and are not sorry about it. Here is the link to the graphic on Equality, Equity and Justice (See page 3).

YouTube sensation and all-around cool dude Benjamin Boyce stopped by for a lovely chat about the Evergreen State College protests as well as their parallels to current events. Benjamin is a writer, interviewer, and filmmaker exploring the tides and riptides of politics and culture. His principal body of work is a deep dive documentary of a brief yet volatile protest at a small liberal arts college—Evergreen State—in 2017. As a student there, he witnessed the escalation of Critical Theory from a set of virtue signals, into a template for the dismantling of critical thought and honest dialogue. He has also built a catalog of in-depth interviews on the subject of gender, showcasing the complexities and nuances of men's and women's experiences as embodied, cultured beings. Find his work at: youtube.com/c/benjaminaboyce and anchor.fm/boyceofreason. Audio Player

This episode brings you a special guest that we are super excited about! Professor Chirot has taught in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington since 1975, and was appointed as the Herbert J. Ellison Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies in 1980.[1] He has written prolifically on the subject of authoritarian regimes, tyranny,[4] and genocide. He is one of Beau's favorite authors and if you have not, we highly recommend you read his new book, “You Say You Want a Revolution?” Recorded on Inauguration Day, we detoured from our usual format and gave Professor Chirot the chance to speak for the first half of the episode and then we asked questions for the last half. We focused on America's current state of affairs and how it parallels to history.

In what will come as no shock to anyone living above ground, our President, Donald Trump was officially impeached this last week by the House of Representatives. This marks the 2nd time in his first term and also marks the only time a President has been impeached more than once. To date, the House has voted on impeachment four times and Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is responsible for half of them (Richard Nixon, technically, resigned before the House impeached him). In another move that should surprise exactly no one, this podcast is dedicated to that extraordinary feat. Topics of discussion include the potential ramifications of the impeachment, our thoughts on if the Senate will convict, what this means for the Democratic and Republican parties and politics in general. We also speak to the power-hungry nature of political “gamers,” which are politicians who have sought out ways to abuse and defeat the system using no democratic methods, as well as the potential power vacuum that would be left by the Republican party if it disintegrates and how that might shape the Democratic party, for the worse, in years to come. Enjoy!

Remember when you thought that nothing could possibly top the travesty that was 2020? Remember how the warms thoughts of 2021, a year that can in no way be worse than 2020, lulled you into a peaceful and dreamless sleep? The kind of sleep only babies and cute cats seem to enjoy. Do you remember that? If that was you, then America is the drunk bro who stands up, confidently exclaims, “hold my beer,” belches impressively and then proceeds to show you six days into the new year, just how much shittier 2021 can be. This episode is dedicated to the recent storming of the Capitol building and the ramifications of it. Strap in for a wild ride!

In this episode, we step back a bit from our foray into ideology and politics and have a fruitful discussion about Health and Fitness. We discuss the differences between the two, share personal stories, and hammer home the importance we both see in finding what works best for you individually.

In this episode we continue our discussion from last week, focusing on aftermath of the Evergreen State college protests as well as Bret Weinstein's talk, given one year later, called "How the Magic Trick is Done." Happy New Years!

In this episode, we revisit Evergreen State College, Bret Weinstein, and the controversy that erupted there in 2017. This is a primer as we plan to cover this topic in future episodes. Enjoy! Show notes How the Magic Trick is Done – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0oxIZ3xIg

In this episode we interview local BJJ black belt and great human, Trino Mendoza. As is typical with our Jiu Jitsu interviews, we discuss his origin story, his philosophy regarding Jiu Jitsu and what his favorite positions and submissions are, among other things. As a member of our bjj gym, interviewing Trino was a huge treat for the two of us. We had a great conversation and are excited to get him back on the podcast soon!

In our previous episode, Gratitude, we flirted with the concept of planning. In this episode we give it its due and discuss not only our individual approaches to planning but also its importance in everyday life.

In this episode we take a beat and reflect on the things we are grateful for and the role gratitude plays in our lives. Something we both agree people should do more of.

In this episode, we caught up with our friend and local Purple belt Shawn Carter, out of Kindred Jiu Jitsu in Mountlake Terrace. We discussed his Jiu Jitsu journey and delved into his philosophy and approach to the gentle art. As one of Beau's favorite humans, this was a huge treat for him personally. Shawn is a fount of knowledge and is someone we look forward to having on the show more often!

While it would seem that we (the people) have reached the end of this election, there is enough confusion and uncertainty that it feels premature to call this, our 12th podcast, a true 'Post Election' podcast (thus the question mark). In this episode, we discuss myriad things relating to the election and how people are handling it. Most specifically, we talk about AOC and the rhetoric she uses when denigrating her own party. Additionally, we contemplate the control Progressives might exert over President-Elect Joe Biden in order to bring out their agenda.

It's Election Week and in a shocker, we discuss the Election and the potential implications that could arise from it, regardless of who becomes President. We wrap up with a short discussion on Oregon decriminalizing a few Schedule 1 drugs.

In this episode, we have our first guest: 1st Degree Pedro Sauer Black Belt and Pro Wrestling personality Bryan Alvarez. Bryan is Beau and Dan's BJJ Instructor and a great human. Listen in as we discuss his Jiu Jitsu origin story, philosophy, and favorite grapplers. We also find out that Beau likes to wear his Jiu Jitsu gi and belt at all hours of the day. He is weird like that.

In this episode, we review the new documentary on Netflix titled The Social Dilemma.

We would claim disillusionment after the debates, but our expectations were not high enough to begin with. To follow, Dan and myself decided to head back to some shared roots and discuss more Jiu Jitsu. When in doubt, more Jiu Jitsu is the answer.

Ever wondered who knows more about Diversity Training? Have you thought to yourself: who has a superior knowledge of suburbia? Ever been curious about the ethnic diversity in a suburban soccer van? Are you as confused as Beau about the difference of the words “have” and “need?” Do you give zero fucks about our current Presidential Candidates? If so, this episode is for you! If not, just listen to the Jiu Jitsu one again. It has way more substance.

In this episode, we discuss our shared love of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, specifically Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and how we both found the mat. Additional topics include old school vs new school bjj, comradery, and self-defense vs sport bjj.

In this episode we mostly discuss President Trump's call for “Patriotic Education,” the hilarity/ridiculousness of such a statement and the importance balancing your world view with both the positive and negative aspects of United States history. Beau ponders an apparent cognitive dissonance he discovered.

The central focus of this episode is Failure. From that North Star, we were able to meander through many avenues and topics but always made our way back. Bottom line: Fail more. And try Jiu-Jitsu. You will thank us later. Beau does not introduce a wacky new theory, for which Dan is silently, yet eternally, grateful.

In this episode we draw from bits of recent news involving both Presidential Nominee Joe Biden and his Vice Presidential pick, Kamala Harris in order to discuss what expectations and responsibilities elected leaders should adhere to and uphold. Is toeing the party line good enough or should we hold our politicians to higher standards? Additionally, we discuss the role compassion plays in how we, as a culture/society, educate our kids, which Beau uses as a framework to articulate another crazy theory involving psychological archetypes.

Welcome! In this, our first podcast, we start a discussion about Personal Responsibility, its importance in developing functional humans and its ominous absence in the modern world. At the end, Beau posits an interesting theory.