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Ever wonder what two semi-known but not really famous competitors on American Ninja Warrior think about? Me neither. Either way, enjoy Mathis "Kid" Owhadi and Daniel Gil as they speak about their life experiences and journey towards self improvement. It m

Mathis Owhadi & Daniel Gil

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    • Jun 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 87 EPISODES

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    The Kinda Nice podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. From the moment you hit play, you are instantly captivated by the infectious energy and camaraderie between hosts Kid and Daniel. Their stories from their time on Ninja Warrior and the random conversations that stem from them are endlessly entertaining. Not only that, but they also delve into deep topics and share their insights into different ideals and faith, creating a well-rounded listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine friendship and dynamic between Kid and Daniel. Their rapport with each other is evident throughout each episode, making for a truly enjoyable listen. You can tell that they have a strong bond beyond being just co-hosts, which adds an extra layer of authenticity to their discussions.

    Another standout aspect of The Kinda Nice podcast is its ability to tackle deep topics while still maintaining a lighthearted and fun atmosphere. The hosts aren't afraid to dive into difficult conversations about faith, personal struggles, and life experiences, providing listeners with valuable insight and perspectives. This unique blend of humor and introspection sets this podcast apart from others in its genre.

    While it's hard to find any major faults with The Kinda Nice podcast, one potential downside could be that it may not appeal to everyone's interests. If you're not a fan of Ninja Warrior or if you're not interested in hearing personal anecdotes from Kid and Daniel's lives, this podcast may not be for you. However, even if you're not familiar with Ninja Warrior, there is still plenty to enjoy in terms of the engaging conversations and thought-provoking discussions.

    In conclusion, The Kinda Nice podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys heartfelt conversations, humorous banter, and insights into the lives of two incredible individuals. Kid and Daniel's friendship shines through every episode, creating a sense of connection with their audience. Whether they're discussing their faith or sharing hilarious stories, their podcast is a testament to the power of friendship and the ability to find joy in even the most challenging moments. So, grab your headphones and get ready to be entertained, inspired, and uplifted by The Kinda Nice podcast.



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    Latest episodes from Kinda Nice

    #86- American Ninja Season 17 Announced!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 83:38


    Daniel, Kid and Rocky talk about the new season of ninja coming up! We also get two special guest today with Jake Murray and Najee!Support the Show.

    #85- How to save American Ninja Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 69:58


    Daniel, Kid and Rock get together and talk about what they have been up to lately and some thoughts on the future of ninja.Support the Show.

    #84- Pro Beach Volleyball Players Seain Cook and Cody Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 77:40


    Pro Beach Volleyball Players Seain Cook and Cody Caldwell Join Daniel and Kid. They dive into some sport specific concepts and see how Beach Volleyball compares to High Level Ninja Warrior. Support the show

    #83- Trash Talking on American Ninja Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 86:06


    The boys are back together, talk about some new TV shows they have been watching, what life has been like and talk about some ways to trash talk in the Ninja World.Support the show

    #82- Daniel is officially a father! Goal setting and ambition talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 62:43


    Daniel is official a father now. Rocky, Kid, Grant and Daniel talk about ambition, drive and achieving ones potential. Grant also burned his body with hot oil from a steak...Support the show

    #81- Texas has Frozen Over Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 79:58


    Daniel and Kid sit down and catch up. They talk about what Daniel has been up recently. They Discuss how Ninja relates to other sports and what they enjoy/don't enjoy.Support the show

    #80- Daniel competed in Sasuke! The Original Ninja Warrior in Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 80:29


    Daniel, Kid, Grant and Rocky are in the new studio! They discuss Daniel competing in Japan recently on the original ninja warrior, Thanks giving holidays, and recent events in their lives!Support the show

    #79- Daniel and Abby are Pregnant!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 69:48


    This episode is all about Pregnancy, babies, parenting, and more. Daniel and Abby are very exited to be 3 months away from meeting there little girl!Support the show

    #78- From Surviving the Cambodian Genocide to building the first ever Ninja Warrior Gym in America... Sam Sann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 75:51


    Sam Sann is the pioneer to Ninja Warrior Gyms in America. Without him, most if not all of the famous Ninja you know from Houston/Texas would not have been Ninjas. In this episode we dive deep into his childhood growing up in Cambodia and living/surviving the takeover of the Khmer Rouge. A Communist Group that hat saw between 1.5 and 3 million people killed in a massive Genocide rarely talked about.Support the show

    #77 - Real life unlimited money glitch in France, Storytime w/ Grant and Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 63:00


    Kid and Grant are joined by Rocky. Tell some never head before stories from their recent adventures. tune in!Support the show

    #76 - Tremayne Dortch hit Kid in the face before his first ANW course run!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 100:36


    Tremayne Dortch is another OG ninja that came up with Daniel and Kid back in the day at Iron Sports. He is a Golden Gloves boxer, been in men's health magazine, gym owner, father, husband, and he has got muscles on his muscles.Support the show

    #75- How to find/make meaningful friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 67:21


    This episode is a bit of a throwback since its Daniel, Kid and Rocky so if you enjoyed the OG episodes you will love this one. They discuss a variety of topics such as what generation of Ninjas they belong to, how to find good friends and grow those relationships, and talk about what the future hold for them.Support the show

    #74- Daniel Gil finally won American Ninja Warrior!*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 90:08


    The crew if fully back from the summer break. Daniel Gil talks about what it was like to finally take down Mount Midoriyama and complete American Ninja Warrior. Tune in to get an inside look on how things went down!Support the show

    #73- Social Media Talks w/ Daniel, Grant, and Big Mona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 76:34


    The boys get together and talk abought some of the pros and cons of what they have been using their social media for. Big Mona just started gaining massive traction on the socials +30k followers.Support the show

    #72- Grant is giving away FREE Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 60:33


    While Kid is living life in France, Daniel and Grant are here to give away great information for free. Grant reminds us all that he is not a businessman, he is a Business MAN!!! And is Daniel releasing a new book? Tune in to find out.Support the show

    #71- Ninja History with James Wyatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 64:25


    James Wyatt was on Ninja Warrior back in Season 4. He was one of the Original 100 finishers and today he dives into the history of training for a sport that had no history. Rocky makes his Kinda Nice return as well. Tune in and let's have some fun.Support the show

    #70- The Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus squares off with a pack of wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 83:52


    Lance Pekus is a man of many talents. From long time ANW competitor, Author, Pilot, Husband, Father, Rancher, and much more. Tune in to hear about some of his crazy life stories and what his life is like outside of ANW.Support the show

    #69 - Jamie Rahn is Captain NBC!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 84:25


    Captain NBC is the Super Hero Athlete created and fulfilled by Jamie Rahn. He is a regular on American Ninja Warrior and has hit a total of 15 buzzers in his career. Daniel and Kid interview Jamie about his life story.Support the show

    #68- Catholicism vs Christianity w/ Sean Bryan Aka the Papal Ninja

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 49:08


    Sean Bryan is known by many as the Papal Ninja for his Catholic identity and apostolic/evangelical activity. Sean is highly involved in both religious and secular affairs; he is co-founder of a pioneering ministry within the Catholic Church called the "Lay Mission Project," as well as co-founder of one of the nations largest Ninja Gyms, Traverse Fitness. He join Daniel and Kid to talk a bit about Ninja but mostly about religion and faith.Support the show

    #67- Australian Superstar Ninja Olivia Vivian! (Recorded on set of ANW 15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 78:16


    Olivia Vivian is an Australian artistic gymnast who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She later transitioned into becoming a Ninja, starting her career in Australia for their first ever season and quickly becoming one of the most popular athletes on the show. She met Kid competing against him in USA vs the world.Support the show

    #66- Ninja Natalie roasts Grant x Las Angeles Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 61:52


    Natalie Duran is a ex competitor of ANW, Top women competitor on MTV The Challenge, Challenge producer for Hollywood shows, and much more.Support the show

    #65- Kyle Soderman hates trash talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 60:39


    Kyle is a Stunt Man, Beast Master competitor, OG American Ninja Warrior, World Chase Tag extraordinaire. Kid and Grant interview him to see how he does all this cool stuff.Support the show

    #64- Grant McCartney's last season of ANW, Forest's First season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 61:47


    The First podcast of many shot in LA. The boys are out in California for season 15 of American Ninja Warrior. Grant talks about this being his last season for ANW and Forest shares how he feels about going into his first. We also discuss some changes are talk about format changes over the years.Support the show

    #63- RJ Romans is getting ready to compete in ANW 15 next month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 71:59


    1 of 5 athletes to make it to stage 4 last season on ANW! RJ Romans join Grant and Kid to talk about how he his getting ready. We discuss what we believe would happen if ANW was to stop making a TV show. Our favorite memories from Ninja. We also discuss Rj having a twin brother and music!Support the show

    #62- Why Grant McCartney is the Goat of ANW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 54:37


    We discuss the reasons why Grant could be considered the Greatest of all time for American Ninja Warrior. The guys answer a listeners advice in the Kinda Advice Segment. Email us at Kindaniceshow@gmail.com to be next on the segment.Support the show

    #61- New American Ninja Warrior Big Format Changes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 66:26


    We reveal some of the new big format changes on American Ninja Warrior this year as well as discuss how we think it will impact the show. Talk about what our thoughts as athletes are going into this big change and how it impacts or preparation.Support the show

    #60- 2023 Kickoff, New Season of Ninja coming up, Goals for the year, Grants Long distance relationship story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 57:37


    They Boys are back to kick off the first episode of 2023. Discussing 2023 objectives and goals and looking over 2022. Also giving some advice on how to approach the new year and all the new energy it can bring.Support the show

    #59- New Baby! Childbirth story, World cup finals, and new year advice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 72:30


    One of the Kinda Nice boys just had a new baby! Kid and Daniel talk about their thoughts on the world cup finals. With the new year coming up the guys address some new year priorities and how they stay motivated. We also answer a fans message in the "Kinda Advice" segment. Send your email at "kindaniceshow@gmail.com" and be next in the segment!Support the show

    #58- American Ninja Warrior season 15 applications open!... are we applying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 67:54


    Kid, Daniel and Grant join forces in this episode. They talk about some of the recent events that have been going on in their lives. Kid talks about his entrepreneurial endeavors, Grant just got to sit front row at a UFC fight in NYC MSG, and Daniel talks about his goals for the near future. We also answer two emails in the Kinda Advice segment. Send us an email at kindaniceshow@gmail.comSupport the show

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    #57- Influencer ninja life, Halloween stories, Best TV shows & new segment Kinda Advice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 84:36


    Nate Burkhalter, Grant McCartney, Daniel Gil, and Kid Owhadi get together on this episode and talk about what life has been like as entrepreneurs/influencers coming from ninja, what Halloween was like for them growing up and what they do nowadays, Best TV shows, and we do the first ever Kinda Advice segment. If you want to be the next person in Kinda Advice send us an email at kindaniceshow@gmail.com about a situation you would like some advice on.Support the show

    #56- Trying to get away from a crazy girl at the Austin city limits festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 74:13


    The guys went to Austin for a 48-hour trip with no agenda. They end up trying to sneak into a music festival to seeing the Red Hot Chile Peppers, bar hopping, get scammed, cliff jumping and much more. Tune in for a great story time episode.Support the show

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    #55 - Fitness Advice w/ Patrick Lyons, Ninja Stories, what happened to Connor Murphy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 72:37


    Fitness coach, Ted Talks speaker, UT alumni, Ninja Warrior, Actor, and Youtuber Patrick Lyons join Kid to talk about all of the crazy things he is pursuing. We discuss some fitness advice, college experience, future goals, Ninja warrior experience, travel and get an inside perspective from Patrick as to what happened to Connor Murphy.Support the show

    #54- Q/A with Daniel, Grant and Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 65:01


    The Kinda Nice host answer questions from you guys the listeners. Listen in to hear if your question got answered!Support the show

    #53- Grant passes out over a gas leak, the Eskimo Ninja Nick Hanson joins us with his friend Forest *explicit language*

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 81:27


    Nick Hanson and his friend Forest joins Kid and Grant for the first time on the podcast. Grant tells the story of a scary gas leak that caused him to pass out the night before. The guys tell stories and reminisce over their recent trip to Alaska.Support the show

    #52- Grant & Kid are back with FaithinPink

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 79:11


    Grant and Kid are back from traveling the world. Special guest Faith Cooke aka FaithinPink comes to join the guys for the first time on the podcast. They talk fitness, spartan games, motherhood, and breastfeeding?...Support the show

    #51- Daniel caught the Obstacle Course Racing bug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 54:09


    Daniel is back from running his first ever Obstacle Course Race (not Ninja) and who better to help him prepare for the next, James Wyatt, is here. The two of them discuss the mental and physical training it takes become elite at OCR. James has won many OCR races, so both of these guys dropped a lot of gems in this episode.Support the show

    #50- Episode 50 Celebration!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 82:01


    Kid & Grant are still out of the country galivanting, meanwhile the Gil's and Rocky are here for your entertainment. They highlight some of the best moments of the podcast as well discuss the growth of OCR. Daniel talks about his future trip to Vegas and childhood memories at Toys R us (because its back!!). Support the show

    #49- Daniel is BACK!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 93:51


    The Gil's takeover The Kinda Nice Podcast while Kid and Grant are out of the country living their best life.  They go over there recent travels, the things they have learned (some gems), and their first date. Then go head to head to see who knows who better .Daniel talks about his books in the works.  If you haven't go get and purchase Grant's new book!Support the show

    #48- Grant's recent travels, Best/Worst attributes in relationships, 30 day challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 70:34


    Grant catches us up on his recent travels. Richard Carmona (Matts Brother) hops on as a special guest. We talk about what we look for and want (and don't want) in relationships. Grant and Richard talk about the 30 day challenge Grant is doing and Richard talks about his experience with the 75 hard challenge.Support the show

    #47- San Fran Trip, Storytime, Four Pillars To Live a Better Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 78:01


    Kid and James talk about their recent travels to California. Each of the guys share some stories from their past. We go over a book called the four agreements and discus how implementing some of its practices could lead to living a better life.Support the show

    #46- Kevin Carbone accidently did 12 peoples worth of Mushrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 71:00


    Kevin, Matt and Kid talk about some would you rather situations. Then get into some deeper topics on dealing w/ loss and harder times. Kevin talks about the time he accidently took a hero's dose of mushrooms and how that experience has changed him.Support the show

    #45- Australian Ninja Warrior Grand Champion Ben (Echo) Polson sells bathwater?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 93:43


    Ben Polson is a man of many talents and accolades. He has over 100k subscribes on YouTube and makes top tier quality videos, has won Australian Ninja Warrior, has millions of streams on his music under the name "Lakuno". Ben and Kid cover a variety of topics from Ninja Warrior, YouTube, bathwater, and Religion.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #44- Kinda Nice trip to France, Competing in Ninja Warrior France and funny travel stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 68:56


    Grant and Kid just got back from their 2 week trip to France w/ Daniel and Abby. Kid competed in Ninja warrior France and talks about that experience a bit. The guys share some funny stories from the trip and what their favorite moments.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #43- Q/A with Kid and Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 65:55


    We answer your questions from Patreon and Instagram! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #42- Grant gets scammed in Italy, Kid burns his back, and dealing with competition pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 60:26


    Grant just got back from Italy and talks a bit about his trip and what it was like competing for a Guinness world record. Kid makes a critical mistake in a sauna and they guys talk a bit abought what its like competing and how they deal with nerves.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #41- Running with James

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 61:02


    James Wyatt has been Kid's Coach for over a decade now. He is a 3 time ANW finalist, OCR extraordinaire, Youtuber, Business owner and more. Tune in to learn how fitness (specifically running) can better your life and how to do it the best way possible. We also go into some nutrition and have a bonus guess Lauren Inmon.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #40- Executive producer of ANW Kent Weed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 74:07


    Kent Weed one of the masterminds behind brining Ninja Warrior too America. He talks with Grant and Kid about what he set out to create and where he plans/sees it going to next. He also shares a bunch of lessons he is learned thought his live with us and catches us up to date on what of this new projects are.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #39- Arguably the best female Ninja Warrior Jesse Labreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 63:45


    Jesse has been and still is the most consistent female ninja competitor over recent years. Find out her story behind wanting to become a ninja, what drives her, and where she sees the sport going.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #38- Sketchy Massage Parlors, Champions Toxic Mindset, Grant Drowning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 76:53


    We start off by sharing some funny stories that involve sketchy massage places and spa experiences. Then go into some of the darker qualities you got to have if you truly want to be the best at a certain discipline. Grant tells the story of the time he literally inhaled water and drowned in Puerto Rico.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #37- Jordan Peterson Tour & Date Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 75:07


    Grant and Kid discuss what their experience going to Jordan Petersons Tour in Houston was like. Then the guys get into a debate on how you should sit in a date situation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

    #36- Masculinity, How to approach men as females, Home School vs Public School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 88:48


    Matt Carmona, Mathis Owhadi and Grant McCartney. What does healthy masculinity look like to us. How we would advise a women to approach us in a relationship setting. Public school vs Home schooling and do we believe that going through stuff in life in necessary to become a good person. What are some healthy sleep habits.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kindanice)

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