The Friendly Fighter

With cannabis being in the news lately I wanted to throw my own cannabis use into the mix and talk about how I use the plant as a reward system. From dosing to running I talk about it in this short episode, enjoy!

Topics: ExcellenceMaking rest apart of the excellence equationBeing a robotLiving to 120 is selfish The coffee bean

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Signed up for a 100 miler at the end of May and I'm prepping my body for the second vax shot!!! It's on hope everyone is staying healthy. 

Listen in to my recommendations for this week!

Follow AJ's podcast "All Factors Considered" to get all the information you need on all the UFC fights to place a better educated bet and make some money. On Instagram @AllfactorsConsidered @_ent_aj

Follow Aj's page on Instagram @sicklista.mtb We discuss everything mountain biking on this episode today.  

Follow my friend Jose on Instagram @j.ayar_therapy Today we spoke about his 3 pillars of health, how he received his schooling in massage therapy and the mix between science and holistic healing. 

Taking "Power to Sleep PM" by irwin natruals and I have been sleeping very soundly from it. The proof in my lower heart rate. 

Very interesting poll last night on the Instagram. Thank you to everyone who tapped in. 

Just signed up for my first Ultra Race, it goes down Oct 2, 2021. Shoutout to all my co workers for smiling yesterday, and lets crush the week everyone!!!

WOW, What a weekend... Ran 80 miles pacing a friend for his race. My friend CRUSHED IT, he did it, completed the task of 100 miles. Enjoy and if you'd like to be on the podcast to talk about running hit me up on instagram @Tristan_Alvarado24

In this episode I speak about my time running, training and the thoughts that have arose. Enjoy. 

Podcast dropping every single day! Yes every single day I'll be dropping a new podcast episode tune in when you need your daily dose of T. Talking about stepping up my own game on the podcast, Oscars and climate change, and the various forms of hustle.  

Derick is the host of both "The Portland Free Thinkers Club" a podcast with a variety of topics and guest and "All Factors Considered" a podcast to put you on game if you are looking to place wagers on the UFC fights. Follow these podcast and on Instagram @PortlandFreeThinkersClub @AllFactorsConsidered and  Derick himself @D496

Follow my very stony friend Chris Wilbur on Instagram @ProfessionalJointRoller on Instagram. 

Enjoy!

Catching up with Adam Blunose Lopez after his latest win this year. Follow him on instagram @bluenoselopez 

Phillip is a car enthusiast and to check out his rides peep his instagram account @pmtw__ He recently got back from Vegas where he was a a Shelby meet up, and we spoke about the culture around cars. 

On this episode of "Time To Reflect" I talk about this past week with the family as well as some of my favorite meals, exercise routine and the future angle of the podcast. 

Catching up with Marco after his most recent win,  down in Mexico and his experience leading up to that fight. Follow Marco on Instagram @hbw_cheq

Cliff is a boxing coach out of the Outlaws boxing gym located in Tarzana California. From training armature fighters into professionals he's been in the game and been in the ring himself and it was a great discussion on boxing, training, mediation and more. Follow Cliff on Instagram @boxingprogrammer 

What a week it's been!!! Get after it people!! 

Dominic is back in the podcast to talk about his experience in the Marines. Check out our first episode (Ep. 59) and follow him on Instagram to keep up with his fitness!!! Show Notes: Intro: 0.0- 1.54Ninja Training: 1.55- 3.08Going to the Marine: 3.09- 9.48First couple weeks/ preparing/ teamwork: 9.49- 16.16Biggest Learning Stage (theirs a reason why we are the few and the proud/ what happens to the people who get dropped): 16.17- 24.11What aspects of boot camp are harder physically or mentally: 24.12- 27.28The importance of being positive: 27.29- 30.33Broken down into companies (gaining leadership roles/ being consistently observed): 30.34- 35.59Cardio Endurance (running and pull ups): 36.00- 37.57What type of people do the best in the Marines (cultural backgrounds/ strengths will be there/ weakness will also be there): 37.58- 42.00Traveling and experiencing the world (humanitarian side to the military/ the yin yang to being a fighter): 42.01- 57.01Deployment (Train like your life depends on it/ the good and the bad of war): 57.02- 1.18.46Conquering PTSD (Fitness, Ninja Warrior & Gaming): 1.18.47- 1.24.14Careers in the military (do some research): 1.24.15- 1.31.05Last Two Questions: 1.31.06-End

Antionette is a friend, softball instructor, and coach. Follow her on Instagram @HomePlatePerformance where she catchers drills available for player to watch and practice on their own. Show Notes:Intro: 0.0- 1.56Player Development: 1.57- 6.12Players and the new normal: 6.13- 8.44Being present as a player (Ant's session, coaching private lessons and coaching around a team, watching other coaches, how to stay focused, book recommendations): 8.45- 22.28Player Growth on & off the field: 22.29- 29.48Shoutout to the great coaches and what they said (the obstacle is the way) 29.49- 42.07Catchers perspective (practice time and skill development, meditation): 42.08- 48.42Communication in a team environment (catchers talking with the pitcher and catchers composure): 48.43- 57.45The importance of a good sideline: 57.56- 1.02.36Staying present during a softball game (turning the witch on and off, and being a captain): 1.02.37- 1.14.50 Final Questions: 1.14.51-End.

It's Sunday so it's time to reflect and what a week its been. Here are the topics that came up this week:Netflix's new documentary SeaspiracyGoing Vegan after watching Seaspiracy Vegan Egg Recipe Back to the workout routineNot smoking weed during the day and becoming so much more proactive 

Jay is a jack of all trades and a student of the game when it comes to music. Check out his latest album "Dichotomy Pt.1" and follow him on Instagram @JayRenceMusicShow Notes: Intro: 0.0-.43Mapping out the week: .44- 2.20Perspective change Living Medford Oregon to now living on the central coast (buckling down on the craft): 2.21- 9.53Introvert at heart while creating and putting out music: 9.54- 12.37The making of “The Dichotomy Pt.1” Album (ode to Jay's hero's/ Pt. 2 in the making/ being more then just one): 12.38- 21.23The writing process (moments of spontaneity and capturing the thoughts/ “I lost 16 albums”- JayZ): 21.24- 29.09Devoting time to music “the craft” (having creative space): 29.10- 36.54What skill came most natural vs what took dedicated time to get better at (music, business, production, engineering) 36.55- 39.52Music Theory (this was so interesting to hear about!!!- side note- Tristan): 39.53- 47.58What kind of student were you (energy management throughout the day): 47.59- 50.37Making & Selling Beats (Whats more important the beat or the lyrics/ setting a vibe) 50.38- 1.00.33Kaizen in Jay's relationship: 1.00.34- 1.11.08The motivation today: 1.11.09- 1.12.26Closing Questions: 1.12.27-End

Willie is a professional photographer out of the Los Angeles area. Follow him on Instagram @WillieRomerophotography Show Notes: Intro: 0.0- .53Born & Raised in Los Angeles (pandemic work): .54- 4.27What came first photography or boxing? (Early influences in boxing, first memories of boxing and taking boxing photos): 4.28-   9.50Camera equipment & post production (technical aspect of photography/ Willie's portfolio/ the journey): 9.51- 19.38Artists inspiration: 19.39- 25.06Boxing memorabilia Collector: 25.07- 29.10Travel: 29.11- 38.09Willie's Blog (City Of Angeles Boxing Club 38.10- 41.45Closing questions: 41.46-end

Chris is a comedian out of the Bay Area,  I met him at a comedy competition 2 years ago at Tommy T's Comedy Club and his words have stuck with me to this day. Words that we talk about on this episode. Follow Chris on Instagram @soysaucebutterandriceShow Notes:Intro: 0.0-1.08Pandemic Living: 1.09- 3.30Chris The Undefeated Fighter: 3.31- 9.58Stand Up For Justice (Clap Back): 9.28- 11.39Working in Oakland: 11.40- 13.2880s baby “talk shit get hit” (ripple effects of saying words through the internet/ Don't Fuck With Cats Netflix Doc *Spoilers* /My motivation for working out/ Research before posting clout is not everything): 13.29- 26.00Enjoying the Journey (the lovely strange place of comedy/ encouraged to be yourself in comedy): 26.01- 35.09Spinning jokes about what's going on around you (people will always be offended)/ “just because I said it on stage doesn't mean I believe it off stage”: 35.10- 41.56Fighters Mind: and creating opportunities: 41.57- 45.26Pandemic FedEx Delivery (“BE PATIENT WITH YOUR PACKAGES PEOPLE”- Tristan personal note): 45.27- 55.17You don't always have to turn another cheek(clap back & dealing with hecklers/ learning process of comedy & podcasting/ Chris's pre show rituals/ sympathy laughs/ Tristan's struggle with work conversations): 55.18- 1.08.11Tristan's Work Day & Living on the central coast: 1.08.12- 1.12.04Flexing the comedy muscle (internet comedian and stand up comedian difference/ telling people your a comedian at work): 1.12.05- 1.22.03World Series Of Comedy(writing/ POLITICS & Epstein/ The blue check affect): 1.22.04- 1.36.11Last Two Questions: 1.36.12- End

Elvina is a professional boxer( 5-0 with 2 Knockouts), coach and mentor of mind. We crashed into each others lives by chance a few years back and I'm excited to have had the opportunity to have her on the podcast today. Follow her on Instagram @ElvinaWhite Show Notes:Intro: 0.0- 2.00Training update (journaling/ recording training & studying/ staying accountable): 2.00- 8.58The decision to become a fighter (Elvina's history/ kaizen from soccer & ballerina into a fighter/ growing up in Austria and coming to America/ following the gut instincts/ taking time to reflect): 8.59- 26.30The balancing act of training and recovery: 26.31- 29.45Dog owner (observing our pets lives/ seeing ourselves in our pets): 29.46- 33.34Birth of this podcast: 33.35- 36.26Getting stronger during the pandemic: 36.27- 31.13Being a woman in boxing (being taken seriously/ sexism still going on/ “I don't train girls”/ : 37.14- 43.42New York Mentality (traveling): 43.43- 46.38Having a manager(having a plan and mapping out contracts/ not all managers are bad/ finding the right person & people/ give receive and pass it on): 46.38- 52.06Adapting training to the pandemic(playful training and scheduled boxing/ S&Cing to Boxing Technique): 52.07- 57.38Outlook on boxing: 57.39- 59.44Proudest moments: 59.45- 1.00.41Lessons learned from boxing: 1.00.42- 1.07.09Last two questions: 1.07.10- end

Makena is a manager at the one and only 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center in Richmond California. Today we go in on her favoirte products, how she got into the industry, and some 101 on cannabis. Follow her on Instagram @kenashaman Show Notes: Intro: 0.0- 1.33What got you into weed?: 1.34- 2.30Recourses: 2.31- 3.46Quality of product: 3.47- 5.45The Growing process (corporate v small business): 5.46- 9.35Cannabis during quarantine: 9.36- 11.20Getting into the business: 11.21- 16.07Nerves getting into the industry?: 16.08- 18.51Makena's top shop product picks (flower/ Thc percentages/ cannabinoids/ looking at the nugs/ edible dosing/ CBD for helping out a panic attack/ topicals, tinctures & patches): 18.52- 47.19Most popular dispensary products: 47.20- 48.55Speed round matching people to products: 48.56- 55.01Women and cannabis: 55.02- 57.51Last two questions: 57.52-end

Reflecting upon this last week. Show Notes: Intro podcast coming up: 0.0- .46New Workout regimen: .47- 3.33Workingout wayyyy to much: 3.34- 5.09Weed talk: 5.10- 5.40Feels good to be back at it: 5.41-6.06Podcast this week and audio: 6.07- end

Robert Ortiz Jr. is the son of Robert Ortiz Sr.  who has also been on the podcast (episode. 66) You can keep up with Robert on Instagram @Alphamale_botis and the boxing gym where he trains and conducts business @scraptime_kidglovesShow Notes: Intro 0.0- 1.19Gym Energy: 1.20- 2.18The Balancing Act (kaizen): 2.19- 6.56Modelo Commercial: 6.57- 8.46Coping with the new normal (gym camaraderie): 8.47- 19.21Fight shape: 19.22- 21.13Born to run (100 miles in a month challenge): 21.14- 27.43Father son boxing: 27.46- 32.39YouTube boxing discussion: 32.40- 36.24Amateur circuit: 36.25- 38.08Favorite Boxing Workouts: 38.09- 42.13Looks don't matter(abs, big muscles ect): 42.14- 47.07The perfect fighter: 47.08- 51.29Last two questions: 51.30-end

Jonathan is a professional photographer out of Bakersfield California he does a wide variety of work but the work he does that I like and we talk about today are his boxing shots. Check him out on Instagram @jonsalcedo83Intro: 0.0- 3.52Jonathan's Story(Closed mouths don't get fed): 3.53- 6.48Making it work during a pandemic: 6.49- 10.08College Life (the skill of talking): 10.09- 13.30Photography & the art of capturing moments: 13.31- 19.21Favorite pictures: 19.22- 21.41Respect for the men & women in the ring (growth of the sport of boxing): 21.42- 29.10Becoming a boxing gym owner: 29.11- 35.57Being in the bubble: 35.58- 39.08Hosting boxing matches (connecting with the community): 39.09- 42.53Fighters and photographer kaizen: 42.54- 45.15Two last questions: 45.16-end

Fun time on today's episode with Bay Area Comedian Mark Noyer on this Sundays episode of "Time To Reflect" Catch him performing live comedy @ Asiento this Wednesday in San Francisco on 21st and Bryant, show starts 6:30pm Show Notes:  Intro: 0.0-.29Staying Raw like Tyson: .30- 4.52Newly weds eating their own flesh: 4.53- 7.27Drinking games: 7.28- 9.08Monopoly on shrooms: 9.09- 9.55No Jenga for Mark (let him explain): 10.10- 11.12Rock climbing: 11.15-12.27Comfort: 12.28-13.35Cecil hotel (Tristan needs protection): 13.37- 16.29Full metal jacket: 16.30- 17.27King Kong Rampage: 17.31- 19.12Gorilla Glue Challenge and cashing out: 19.13- 21.45Hair loss and we all have things: 21.46- 25.05Tear Drops: 25.06- 40.59Bare necessities : 41.00- 44.03Live comedy: 44.05- 45.23Humbling: 45.23- 50.26Bates Motel & the Cecil hotel with mental health: 50.27- 52.27Winning the day: 52.28- 1.01:47Comedy tonight & shoutout to Mutiny Radio & Pam Benjamin : 1.02.07- 1.05.48Shows this week: 1.05.48- end 

Sean is an amatuer boxer fighting under the watchful eye of Robert Ortiz Sr. (Episode 66) Follow him on instagram to watch the highlights @badboybatessShow Notes: Intro boxing beginnings: 0.00- 3.00Best moment so far in boxing: 3.34- 5.24Dealing with the pressure of fight day(being mentally prepared): 5.25- 8.48Before boxing: 8:49-9.50Go to workouts: 9.50- 13.31Improving amateur boxing & being a student of the sport: 13.33- 18.10Training week: 18.11- 20.53Pandemic and being prepared for when the amateur shows are back: 20.54- 25.09Going pro & dream match up: 25.11- 29.30Two last questions (advice for anyone who wants to compete as an amateur & superpower): 29.32-end

Grab a beer, take a shot, smoke a joint and put on your bullet proof backpacks full time strip club manager and Bay Area comedian Mark Noyer is the guest on todays episode. He's been doing comedy for over 4 years,  he gives motivational speeches to people walking around with ear buds in, and he's the reason your life is perfect. I've bumped into him a few times doing mics in the city and  it doesn't matter who you are Mark brings it. Follow Mark on instagram @MarkNoyer & @thenatrualfool  if your driving or operating heavy machinery turn this up so everyone can hear it. Show Notes:Intro Back From Colorado: 0.0- 2.44Starting comedy in the (209) “Rinse & Repeat” at the biker bar: 2.50- 11.404 years in the game- 11.39- 12.45Do your job: 12.45- 15.30Thought process and reps through covid (Marks ego trip  in the start of covid) GOD BLESS: 15.38- 21.06DOING IT!!! (Jimi janglin jaykats): 21.07- 32.38Roast Battle (shoutout Ernest Evangelista @easymotherfuckinge) 32.40- 38.15RIP Bean: 38.16- 41.51Weed during the pandemic & being noble: 41.56- 45.53When we won't have to wear masks (mask wearing throughout history & gaining fans): 45.57- 51.40Last two questions (two pieces of advice and what super power would you have): 51.42-end

Patrick is the host of the Brooklyn Boxing Podcast. Watch, listen and enjoy his content on all platforms (Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast App) and watch the clips they make on some of biggest names in the sport today on Instagram @brooklynboxingpodcastShow Notes:intro: 0.0- 1.26Podcast Beginnings: 1.20- 3.37Pandemic and podcasting Pod Matrix: 3.44-7.33Talking in person and talking over zoom: 7.40- 8.33Brooklyn Boxing podcast: 8.52-10.24Production: 10.26- 12.20IG mini clips/ listeners : 12.17- 14.50Challenges and favorite part of podcasting: 14.51- 17.14People tuning into boxing 2021: 17.15- 20.39What drew you into boxing: 20.40- 23.44 Favorite fighters today: 23.54- 34.55Playing D1 lacrosse and podcasting: 35.00- 40.11“30 miles out” clothing brand: 40.18- 42.06Last two questions:42.08-end

First episode within The Friendly Fighter Podcast called "Time to Reflect". In these episodes every Sunday I'll be talking about things that I watched or listned to that were thought provoking for me. Either from a podcast, show or documentary on Netflix or Hulu, and even movies. I'll be sharing with you my thoughts that arose throughout the week. Show Notes: Intro: 0.0-.51Portland free thinkers club episode 78 financial freedrom: .52- 3.53The night stalker on Netflix: 4.01- 8.56Friendly Fighter Pod.Episode 78 Dog Training with Caitlyn Cardoza: 8.56-13.36Recap: 13.39-end

Brian has been practicing bjj for over 18 years and is a 1x Worlds champion, he's also a physical trainer and today's podcast is one for the books in terms of golden nuggets of information. Show Notes: Intro: 0.0- 1.50Winning worlds(the story behind the Brian's gold medal win): 1.56-8.07 Negativity as fuel: 8.08-9.27Making weight(rooster weight): 9.28-10.29Neurological progression(dealing with bullying and finding bjj and making friends in the gym): 10.36-16.4218 years of bjj: 16.46-17.46Resources to get better at bjj: 17.46-19.36The gentle art: 19.39-22.30Competition(how to train and not burn out): 22.30-28.14Training less and improving: 28.14-28.17Training for competition: 29.18-31.20Always being ready for a fight/life: 31:20-32.19Benefits of practicing a martial art: 32.20-34.24The importance of technique: 34.25-35.29David v. Goliath in bjj: 35.36-37.37Brian's career choice: 37.42-40.36Common injuries at Trader Joe's: 40.37-40.21Personal training with Brian: 40.22-45.40Different people need different workouts (life on the human body doesn't get easier): 45.41-50.17Where does Brian want to take his bjj?: 50.47:52.14Last two questions: 52.14-end

Caitlyn works with dogs at a doggy day care and has a passion for them her whole life. Follow her border collies page on IG @finnabun_and_lordraiden as well as her doggy day care page that she runs @smilindogs Intro: 0.0-2.09Passion for dogs: 2.11-4.10Doggy Day Care:4.34-5.00Why get a dog?: 5.28-6.49Slowing life down with a dog: 6.46-7.11Domestication of dogs: 7.11-8.43Survival: 8.56-9.23Dogs sense of smell: 9.30-10.40Huskies: 10.40-12.50Resources for doggy edu: 12.55- 14.54Dogs learning words: 14.55-17.21"How dogs love us" by Gregory Burns: 17.22-18.46Dog language: 18.50-24.53A stare down: 25.02-28.12Correcting bad behavior: 28.14-30.28Negative Reinforcement (smacking): 30.28-33.20Correcting bad behavior tips: 33.42-38.45How to train and old dog: 36.42-38.45Collar or harness?: 38.47-40.47Things to consider before getting a dog: 40.57-42.15The $cost of being a dog owner: 42.17-45.06Breeds and health issues: 45.07-45.47Mutts and health/history of breeding: 45.48-48.05Speed Round, matching human lifestyles to dogs: 48.06-55.57My dog of choice (Norfolk Terrier): 55.57-59.28Caitlyn's dogs (border collies): 57.20-59.28After the pandemic with puppies now (When I go back to work): 58.29-1.02.17Dogs and separation anxiety: 1.02.17-1.04.45Last two questions/ conclusion: 1.04.46-end

Today I talk about the goal setting and not settling. A more intimate convo from me to you on my own life and accomplishing goals. 

Jerry Bradford is a professional boxer out of Outlaws Boxing in Tarzana California is his recently 4 and 0 as a pro with a fight date approaching in March. We spoke about his start in the sport, what college life was like for him and much more on todays episode.  

Daniela Camacho is one of the most calculated runners I know.  We spoke about her training techniques and recovery tactics on todays episode along with more information around running as well.  Grab a note book and pen theirs gems all over this podcast to help improve your health and longevity. 

Lisa Valencia is a former professional boxer who had a a fight with former guest Alicia Doyle which was named California Fight of the Year.  Lisa is still in the boxing game with her hand wrap company called Primero Boxing. Check them out on Instagram @primeroboxing

Gregory is the host of the Talking Shift podcast. Follow his instagram @talking.shift where him and his guest talk about bay area culture, music, history, society and sports. 

Matt is the co-owner of Ziggy's the very popular all vegan restaurant located in SLO (San Luis Obispo Central Coast).  Today we spoke about the process behind getting Ziggy's started. Matt came with great vibes and solid insight hope you all enjoy.  Follow Ziggy's on Instagram @eatziggys

Daisy has been training on the sport of boxing since the age of 6. She is a x10 national amateur boxing champion and to keep up with her follow her on Instagram @daisybamberger

Robert Ortiz is a vetran and comes from a boxing family he has been in the sport of boxing for over 20 years and brings the energy during our talk today. If you'd like to sponor a fighter or donate to his cause send an email to Kidglovesboxingfoundation@gmail.com 

Ashwagandha is a root native to India. It's a favorite of mine that I've been using for years now. It has a host of benefits that create kaizen throughout the body. It can be used as tea or ingested in  capsules. Shoutout to coffee shop in downtown San Luis Obispo called Kin, they have a great latte that I reference. Follow them on Instagram @kin.clo. And shoutout to the Secrete Garden in downtown Slo as well. Follow them on Instagram @secretegardenslo 

Shane is the official dj for the university of California Berkeley, the G league basketball team Stockton Kings and is also apart of Crater Good (IG @cratergood)  Shane and I both played lacrosse in college and he hosted parties for the entire school.