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Tune in to Ringside Report MMA with Dave Simon and Fred Garcia for your weekly dose of combat sports analysis! This episode kicks off with a heated discussion on the controversial illegal up-kick from UFC Atlanta, including our candid thoughts on the judging and the financial implications for fighters.We then shift gears to give you a full preview of UFC Baku, featuring the highly anticipated main event: Jamal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. in Azerbaijan. Get our predictions and break down the resumes of both fighters. Additionally, we cover other exciting matchups, such as Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes and Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniyev.Hear our take on Kamaru Usman's triumphant return to the Octagon, the latest on Jon Jones's career, and the surprising news about Cain Velasquez. We also dive into the new UFC BJJ league – is this the future of Jiu-Jitsu, and what will it take to create true stars in the sport? All this and more, delivered in our usual casual and friendly style. Don't miss it!

This week on Wrestling Uncensored, Dave and Ben Simon dive headfirst into the biggest controversy in wrestling: CM Punk is going to Saudi Arabia. After years of blasting WWE for their international deals, Punk is now set to face John Cena for the WWE Championship there, and the guys unpack the massive hypocrisy.The drama doesn't stop there. The show also covers R-Truth's disturbing new gimmick and his relentless attacks on John Cena, as well as the significant developments in the King of the Ring tournament, including Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton advancing, and the return of Nikki Bella to confront Liv Morgan. Plus, the hosts share their brutally honest thoughts on Goldberg's return, Roman Reigns's limited move set, and why AEW's recent 4-hour Dynamite shows are just too much.Hosted by Dave Simon and Ben Simon.Watch the full video episode and join us LIVE every Friday at 10 PM ET on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, and Kick!YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ringsidereportnetworkWebsite: https://ringsidereport.netSupport the show: https://membership.ringsidereport.net

Is this Kamaru Usman's last stand? Dave Simon and AJ D'Alesio are split on his 5-round main event against the explosive Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. Get their full breakdown, analysis, and official parlay picks for the entire card.The heavyweight division is still a mess, and the hosts react to Dana White's latest press conference, where he claimed ignorance about Jon Jones's threats to vacate the belt. They debate the rumored $15 million offer Jones turned down and whether the UFC should strip the champ and move on from the Aspinall saga.In this episode:• UFC Atlanta Main Event: Full breakdown and predictions for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley.• Official Fight Picks: The hosts give their betting parlays for the weekend's card.• Heavyweight Drama: Is Jon Jones ducking Tom Aspinall, or is it just business?• Legacy Debate: Why do some MMA legends like Anderson Silva fade from the GOAT conversation while others like GSP remain?• Canada's Greatest Athlete: A heated, hilarious debate breaks out over Jacques Villeneuve, Larry Walker, and Bret "The Hitman" Hart.---SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH RINGSIDE REPORT NETWORKHit the like button and subscribe if you enjoyed the show!

On this episode, the Ringside Report MMA crew gives their full breakdown and predictions for UFC 316, headlined by the epic bantamweight title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley. Dave Simon, AJ D'Alesio, and Fred Garcia debate whether O'Malley can overcome Merab's relentless pressure this time around.The guys also dive deep into the co-main event, as Julianna Peña looks to pull off another massive upset against the formidable Kayla Harrison. The conversation then shifts to the heavyweight division's biggest question: Is Jon Jones avoiding Tom Aspinall? The crew discusses Jones's motivation, Aspinall's next move, and a potential clash with Cyril Gane.Plus, the hosts reveal their official betting parlays for the card and settle one of life's most important questions: Would you rather take an eye poke or a kick to the groin?Follow the show for your weekly dose of MMA news, analysis, and unfiltered combat sports talk. For more, visit us at https://ringsidereport.net.

Dave Simon and "Pro Wrestler Genesis" Johnny North are back for another hard-hitting episode of Wrestling Uncensored! This week, they're dissecting the fallout from AEW's Double or Nothing and charting the course to All In, with huge title matches looming for "Hangman" Adam Page against Jon Moxley, and Mercedes Moné challenging "Timeless" Toni Storm.The guys also break down WWE's chaotic road to Money in the Bank, including Andrade's stunning SmackDown victory to earn a spot in the ladder match, the high-profile tag team encounter pitting Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso against John Cena & Logan Paul, and the crucial triple threat qualifier for the final Men's MITB position featuring CM Punk, AJ Styles, and El Grande Americano. Plus, get insights on Saturday Night's Main Event, Naomi's qualification, the Wyatt Six, and much more.Tune in for all the heated discussions, analysis, and predictions from the world of professional wrestling.Follow Wrestling Uncensored for your weekly dose of pro wrestling talk from the Ringside Report Network.Find more, including articles and our live show library at ringsidereport.net and watch live episodes on YouTube at //youtube.com/@ringsidereport.net.

Dave Simon and AJ D'Alesio dive deep into UFC 316, breaking down the high-stakes bantamweight title rematch between Sean O'Malley and Marab Dvalishvili, plus Kayla Harrison's UFC debut against Julianna Peña. Will O'Malley bounce back from his injury-plagued first fight? Is Kayla ready for prime time? The guys also hype up our live double watch-along for UFC 316 and WWE Money in the Bank, happening Saturday, June 7, at 10:05 PM ET on YouTube, Twitch, Rumble, and Kick.✅ Fight Predictions✅ Bold Takes and Banter✅ Injury Analysis✅ Double Event Night Hype

Is Jon Jones really retiring? Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio dive deep into Jones' cryptic retirement hints and what it means for the UFC heavyweight division. With Tom Aspinall waiting in the wings, the hosts discuss his future, potential blockbuster matchups, and how the UFC can navigate this pivotal moment.

The aftermath of WWE Backlash has the wrestling world buzzing! On this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, Dave Simon and Johnny North get real about John Cena's heel turn, R-Truth's next move, and JC Mateo's (Jeff Cobb) first match in WWE. They look ahead to Money in the Bank, Saturday Night's Main Event, and break down all the latest from AEW.AEW Dynamite was loaded this week—Jon Moxley's wild steel cage match with Samoa Joe and Gabe Kidd's interference, MJF's pursuit of The Hurt Syndicate, and the ongoing Will Ospreay–Adam Page rivalry ahead of the Owen Hart Cup final. Mina Shirakawa ends Toni Storm's winning streak, and now she's got her eyes on the AEW Women's Championship at Double or Nothing. We cover every twist, fan reaction, and what's next for Dynamite.Catch the show for unfiltered opinions, real-time fan reactions, and everything you need to know heading into a jam-packed summer of pro wrestling.

This week's Ringside Report MMA is packed with controversy and major shake-ups! Dave Simon and AJ D'Alesio react to Islam Makhachev being stripped of the UFC lightweight belt and break down what's next for both the 155 and 170 divisions. Jack Della Maddalena's win over Belal Muhammad in Montreal has turned the welterweight picture upside down, and Ilia Topuria is now set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317.We talk ticket price drama, Montreal crowd energy, and who really deserves the next title shots—including the cases for Shavkat Rakhmonov and Arman Tsarukyan. The guys also cover Valentina Shevchenko's latest title defense, live audience reactions, and the UFC's wild business moves.Drop your thoughts in the comments—were the UFC's decisions the right call? Who do you want to see fight for gold next?Timestamps:00:00 – Show Intro02:28 – Montreal Scene & Jack Della Maddalena's Win03:15 – UFC 315 Fallout and VIP Vibes04:10 – Islam Makhachev Stripped & Title Shuffle05:55 – UFC Business Moves & Stripping Logic06:47 – Topuria vs Oliveira at UFC 317, Where's Tsarukyan?08:07 – Islam vs Jack Della at 170, UFC's Plan12:07 – Shavkat, Ian Garry & The Welterweight Mix13:41 – UFC 317 Date, Montreal Ticket News18:39 – Ticket Price Drop & Montreal Crowd Reaction20:00 – Atmosphere, Fan Comments, Wrap-Up

On this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, Dave Simon & Genesis Johnny North tear into WWE Backlash 2025—and drop major AEW Double or Nothing teasers! Get expert previews, and bold predictions.

Dave Simon and "Genesis" Johnny North dissect the shocking WWE shake-up! We break down major talent releases like Shayna Baszler and Dakota Kai, and dive into a loaded SmackDown featuring Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, and Aleister Black's return. Get our instant reactions, in-depth analysis, and hear your live comments!On this episode: WWE Releases: Why were Dakota Kai and Shayna Baszler released? Could AEW be their next move? Is Braun Strowman heading to Impact Wrestling? SmackDown Results: Reigns' surprise challenger, the battle for dominance between Belair, Jax, and Stratton, Aleister Black's show-stealing return, and Nathan Frazier's injury. AEW Dynamite: Previewing Samoa Joe vs. Moxley in a cage match, Mercedes Moné's impact, and Hangman vs. Ospreay in the Owen Hart Cup. WWE Raw Recap: The alliance of Rollins, Heyman, and Breakker, and Sami Zayn's dilemma. Looking Ahead: WWE Backlash (Cena vs. Orton, Gunther vs. McAfee, Becky vs. Lyra) and AEW All or Nothing.Join the conversation LIVE every Friday at 10 PM Eastern on YouTube! Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss Wrestling Uncensored, part of the Ringside Report Network!Watch/Listen: Catch the replay on YouTube and listen to the audio podcast on Spotify and all major platforms.Visit our website for more uncensored combat sports content, including news and commentary.Grab exclusive merch at merch.ringsidereport.net and support our work by becoming a YouTube Channel Member or supporting us directly at https://membership.ringsidereport.net.Follow us: Twitter | InstagramDon't miss our live broadcasts: Thursdays @ 8 PM ET: Ringside Report MMA Fridays @ 10 PM ET: Wrestling Uncensored Live Post-Shows for WWE and AEW PPVs UFC Watch-AlongsJoin the ultimate pro wrestling conversation!

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of Ringside Report's Wrestling Uncensored with Dave Simon and Champion Pro Wrestler Genesis Johnny North! We're tearing down the WrestleMania fallout and breaking down everything you need to know in the wrestling world this week.WWE SHOCKERS: We dive deep into the heated promo war between John Cena and Randy Orton setting up their massive match, discuss The Rock's controversial WrestleMania 41 absence, analyze the latest twists in the Bloodline saga with Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, and Damien Priest, and react to the surprising returns of Alistair Black and rusev! Plus, what's next for the new group of Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman, and Braun Breaker? We cover all the major WWE news and SmackDown highlights leading into Backlash!AEW EXPLOSION: Don't miss our take on the latest from AEW Dynamite! We break down the Owen Hart Tournament finals shaping up with Jamie Hayter vs. Mercedes Moné, speculate on the potential Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing, praise the Young Bucks' incredible tag team match, and discuss FTR's bold new direction with Stokely Hathaway. We're talking all the essential AEW news and analysis!Plus, reactions to the controversial WWE Roast, the latest in the MJF/Hurt Business storyline, and our thoughts on the Dark Side of the Ring episode covering the legendary Superstar Billy Graham.This episode is a must-watch (or listen!) for every wrestling fan!

Get ready for UFC 314! Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio break down the stacked Miami card headlined by the vacant Featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Plus, Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett takes on veteran Michael Chandler in a massive lightweight clash!Join the guys as they analyze the key matchups, debate the outcomes, and give their official predictions and parlays for Saturday night's action. Who wins the belt? Can Pitbull upset Yair Rodriguez in his UFC debut? Will Jean Silva continue his rise against Bryce Mitchell?FIGHTS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (Vacant Featherweight Title)Michael Chandler vs. Paddy PimblettYair Rodriguez vs. Patricio PitbullBryce Mitchell vs. Jean SilvaNikita Krylov vs. Dominick ReyesFull Prelim Quick HitsHOST PREDICTIONS & PARLAYS:Hear Dave, Fred, and AJ's official Bet99 Parlays for UFC 314! Will AJ keep his winning streak alive?JOIN OUR UFC 314 WATCH ALONG!Don't watch the fights alone! Join Dave and AJ live this Saturday, April 12th, around 10 PM ET, for the UFC 314 Main Card Watch Along right here on the channel! Join us; why watch alone?SUPPORT THE NETWORK:Become a Channel Member:

Dive into Wrestling Uncensored as Dave Simon and Johnny North preview AEW Dynasty 2025, featuring the thrilling showdown between Kenny Omega, Ricochet, and Mike Bailey. Plus, catch crucial WWE WrestleMania 41 updates, including Kevin Owens' surprising injury news. Listen now for in-depth analysis, predictions, and fan reactions.Plus, mark your calendars! We'll be live immediately after both nights of WrestleMania 41 for special post-shows, during which you can share your immediate reactions and join the conversation!

This week, the Ringside Report MMA crew—Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio—dove into the latest happenings in the world of mixed martial arts. Big topics included:The fallout from UFC LondonThe perplexing state of several UFC divisions and the promotion's struggle to build new starsJoe Rogan's controversial comments about not wanting to come to Canada for UFC 315 in Montreal, Predictions for the upcoming UFC Fight Night in Mexico City. The hosts didn't hold back, offering sharp commentary on whether the UFC, under the TKO Group umbrella alongside WWE, is losing its edge.Tune in LIVE every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick. #UFC #MMA #UFCLondon #LeonEdwards #SeanBrady #ChrisDuncan #CarlosUlberg #JanBlachowicz #MollyMcCann #UFCFightNight #MorenoVsErceg #FightPicks #MMANews #RingsideReportMMA

Don't miss this action-packed 724th episode of Wrestling Uncensored!

Get ready for a deep look into the latest pro wrestling buzz! In this episode of Wrestling Uncensored 722, hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North break down WWE's Elimination Chamber 2025 in Toronto on March 1st and share their predictions for WrestleMania—the two-night spectacular set for April 19 and 20, 2025, in Paradise, Nevada. They also discuss the current state of RAW and SmackDown following the Royal Rumble, along with hot takes on AEW Dynamite and the fallout from last week's AEW Grand Slam in Australia. If you're a fan looking for predictions, insider opinions, and lively commentary on the biggest events in wrestling, you've come to the right place.Complete analysis of this week's WWE RAW on Netflix, including Gunther's dominant IC Championship defense against Jey UsoFull breakdown of Wednesday's AEW Dynamite featuring Mercedes Moné vs. Willow NightingaleEXCLUSIVE Elimination Chamber 2025 predictions for the premium live event in Toronto:The men's and Women's Elimination Chamber matches.World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER vs. Seth "Freakin" RollinsWomen's Championship: Rhea Ripley vs. Tiffany StrattonPlus, all undercard matches and potential surprises!We'll take your live questions and predictions in the chat! Don't miss our expert analysis as we head into one of WWE's most significant events on the Road to WrestleMania 41!#ProWrestlingUncensored #WWEElimminationChamber #WWE #AEW #SmackDown #RAWonNetflix #AEWDynamite #WrestleMania #Wrestling #LiveReactions

Get ready for a no-holds-barred UFC episode! In this video, the Ringside Report MMA crew – Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio – break down fighter picks, ticket prices, and what to expect from UFC 315 in Montreal and UFC 313 in Vegas. Hear our bold predictions, raw reactions, and live fan comments as we talk about underdog opportunities, the legacy of UFC in Montreal, and the action-packed championship matchups. Join us as we share our insights and gear up for our live watch along of UFC 313 on Saturday, May 8th, at 10 PM Eastern.Don't forget to subscribe, drop a comment, and become a channel member at https://membership.ringsidereport.net. Also, check out UFC Fight Club at ufcfightclub.ringsidereport.net for presale access and more exclusive content!Don't miss our predictions, betting insights, and live chat interaction! Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to catch our MMA coverage.#UFC313 #UFC315 #UFCMontreal #MMA #Pereira #Ankalaev #BellCentre #MuhammadVsMaddalena #ShevchenkVsFiorot #UFCBettingPicks

WWE Elimination Chamber & WrestleMania Mania! Cody's Soul? CM Punk's Return? AEW Chaos!Fans hoping for fresh insights on WWE's Elimination Chamber, which heads to Toronto on March 1, and WrestleMania, set for April 19 and 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, have a lot to chew on! Dave Simon, Ben Simon, and Champion Pro Wrestler Johnny North dove into everything going on after the Royal Rumble, plus the latest RAW, SmackDown (which was still on the air during the show), and AEW happenings—including Dynamite and last week's AEW Grand Slam in Australia.

Catch the Fallout from UFC 312 & a Preview of UFC Fight Night 251!Catch the fallout from UFC 312, where Dricus Du Plessis dethroned Sean Strickland, plus a preview of UFC Fight Night 251: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues. Dave Simon and AJ D'Alesio discuss Strickland's future, possible matchups like Makhachev vs. Topuria, and betting picks for an event loaded with rising prospects.

The Ringside Report crew previewed the UFC 312 main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, plus a strawweight showdown with Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio share honest picks, audience reactions, and updates on future fights. Don't miss their live watch-along.

In this episode of the Ad TechGod Pod, host AdTechGod interviews Dave Simon, Vice President of Sales at Viant. They discuss Dave's extensive career in advertising, starting from his early days as a media buyer to his pivotal role in the rise of programmatic advertising at BrightRoll. The conversation digs into the challenges faced during the pandemic, the future of advertising with a focus on AI and CTV, and the importance of human connections in the advertising industry. Dave shares insights on navigating industry disruptions and the continuous evolution of advertising technology. Takeaways Dave Simon's journey in advertising began with a passion for creativity. Transitioning to sales was driven by a desire for entrepreneurial excitement. The rise of programmatic advertising marked a significant shift in the industry. Navigating challenges during the pandemic highlighted the importance of adaptability. AI and CTV are key trends shaping the future of advertising. Identity and privacy concerns are increasingly relevant in the ad tech landscape. The human element in ad tech fosters collaboration and support among peers. Continuous learning is essential in an ever-evolving industry. Disruption can come from unexpected sources, changing the landscape rapidly. The future of advertising is bright with innovation and new opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dave Simon and His Journey 01:24 Dave's Early Career and Transition to Sales 06:34 The Rise of BrightRoll and Programmatic Advertising 12:07 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic 15:13 The Future of Advertising: AI, CTV, and Privacy 23:37 The Human Element in Ad Tech 28:07 Disruption in the Advertising Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWE's Netflix debut sparks debate as Dave Simon and Johnny North dissect the week in wrestling. From Cena's potential last run to AEW build-ups, catch all the highlights and join us live for Royal Rumble coverage!

This week's Wrestling Uncensored episode delivered an exciting mix of commentary and analysis on WWE, AEW, and the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match. Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North shared their takes on the road to WWE Survivor Series War Games, AEW Full Gear, and the surprising streaming woes that marred what was supposed to be a historic fight night. The show also featured live commentary and reactions from fans on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, and Kick. https://youtube.com/live/IC1quPmntVE WWE: The Road to Survivor Series War Games Heats Up The WWE is ramping up for Survivor Series War Games, with tensions running high across its divisions. In this episode, the spotlight was on Roman Reigns' team for the men's War Games match. Bronson Reed was revealed as the fifth man, sparking mixed reactions. “It's a weird choice,” Dave said. “He doesn't really fit the vibe of Roman's bloodline team. But maybe they're setting something up with Seth Rollins. It could be interesting.” Johnny North didn't hold back his criticism of the five-on-five format. “Four-on-four just makes more sense,” he argued. “It's clean and doesn't feel overcrowded. Adding more people to an already chaotic War Games match just muddies the story.” The women's division also got significant airtime, especially the ongoing U.S. Women's Championship tournament. Dave and Johnny debated the likely finalists, agreeing that Bayley and Naomi are strong candidates but diverging on the outcome. Dave predicted Bayley would become the inaugural champion. “Bayley is a legend and starting the belt with her gives it instant credibility,” he said. Johnny, however, saw a different angle. “I think they'll put Tiffany Stratton in the final. She's hot right now with the Money in the Bank briefcase, and pairing her with Bayley creates a face-versus-heel dynamic fans love,” he suggested. Beyond the tournament, the women's War Games match was a hot topic. Johnny hinted at potential team-ups, including Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and a returning Rhea Ripley. “It's shaping up to be a big match, whether you like it or not,” he said, addressing Dave's skepticism about the need for a women's War Games match. “I just hope it's not overbooked,” Dave added. “These matches already have enough going on without throwing in unnecessary drama.” Join us right after AEW Full Gear on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch and Kick AEW Full Gear: A Spotlight on Creativity While WWE is building towards Survivor Series, AEW is gearing up for its Full Gear pay-per-view. The hosts said this week's AEW programming was a mixed bag. Christian Cage remained a standout performer, teaming with Hangman Page in a surprising but effective pairing. “I didn't expect to see Christian and Hangman together, but it worked,” Dave said. However, Johnny felt AEW still struggles with cohesive storytelling. “They've got the talent, but they need to invest more in long-term booking,” he said. “Right now, it feels like they're just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks.” The women's division also drew criticism for its lack of meaningful storylines. “AEW's women's division has so much potential, but the booking is holding them back,” Dave argued. “If they don't focus on building stars, they will fall even further behind WWE.” Despite the criticism, the hosts expressed cautious optimism about Full Gear. “There's always a chance AEW pulls off something incredible on the night,” Johnny said. “Let's hope they surprise us.” Netflix had issues streaming Tyson vs Paul. Will they fix it when they take over WWE's shows? Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A Fight Marred by Streaming Chaos The night's most buzzworthy topic was the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match. Anticipation was sky-high for the legendary Tyson's return to the ring against the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. However, the excitement quickly turned into frustration due to w...

Get the latest predictions and fan reactions for WWE Survivor Series War Games and AEW Full Gear. Dive into the best of Wrestling Uncensored with Dave Simon and Johnny North!

AEW's WrestleDream 2024 may have concluded, but the buzz continues. On the October 18th episode of Wrestling Uncensored, hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North delved deep into the event's aftermath, dissecting the headline match and the contentious role of Jon Moxley. From technical performances to emotional storylines, the hosts comprehensively analyzed what made this week in pro wrestling unforgettable. Watch the Replay or Listen to the Podcast Watch the Replay on YouTubeOr listen to the Podcast Below. Moxley vs. Danielson: A Main Event to Remember One of the standout moments from WrestleDream 2024 was the AEW World Championship match between Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson. Moxley clinched the title through a technical submission, marking a significant turning point by effectively ending Danielson's full-time wrestling career. The match was a masterclass in technical skill and emotional storytelling, earning high praise from both hosts. Johnny North highlighted the match's physical intensity, saying, "I personally preferred that one more just because that felt more like a fight…I thought the main event was the best match." This sentiment mirrors the fans' excitement for the fierce rivalry between Moxley and Danielson, a cornerstone of AEW's narrative. However, Dave Simon expressed reservations about the aftermath of the match. "Beat him, fine. But beat him, then kill him? It was just…overkill," Simon remarked. He questioned the necessity of such a brutal conclusion for a beloved wrestler like Danielson, suggesting that the storyline progression felt excessive and lacked a clear payoff. Moxley's Group: A New Era or a Missed Opportunity? The discussion shifted to Jon Moxley's new faction and its potential to propel AEW forward. Dave Simon voiced significant doubts, asking, "What do you really have other than Jon Moxley?" He pointed out that while members like Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta are talented, they may lack the charisma needed to sustain long-term fan interest. Simon questioned their ability to cut compelling promos and engage the audience, fearing this could undermine the faction's success. In contrast, Johnny North remained optimistic, advocating for patience in developing the group. "You got to give it a chance here," North stated, believing that with Moxley's leadership, the faction has the potential to thrive. North's confidence is rooted in AEW's history of strong storytelling and character development. Despite North's optimism, Simon cautioned, "If this Moxley group doesn't pan out, then what did you just do to Bryan Danielson?" This highlights the uncertainty surrounding the faction and its impact on AEW's future. What's Next for AEW Post-WrestleDream? Looking ahead, Simon and North explored the future trajectory of AEW following WrestleDream. With Bryan Danielson stepping back from full-time wrestling and Jon Moxley ascending to the top, the hosts pondered the company's direction. Johnny North emphasized the potential rise of Darby Allin as a key challenger for Moxley. "Darby is the guy to lead the charge," North asserted, envisioning Darby stepping up to Moxley's level. However, Dave Simon remained skeptical, suggesting that while Darby has a strong fanbase, the current direction of Moxley's character might render future rivalries less exciting. The hosts also discussed the returns of major stars like Adam Cole and MJF, speculating on their influence on AEW's path forward. With such high-calibre talent, AEW has the resources to remain a dominant force in pro wrestling, provided they continue to craft engaging and resonant storylines. WWE This Week: Bloodline Drama and Championship Chase Switching gears to WWE, the hosts covered the latest developments in the ongoing Bloodline saga. Tensions within Roman Reigns' faction reached new heights, setting the stage for an explosive WarGames match at Survivor Series. Dave Simon predicted,

In this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, Dave Simon and Johnny North dive into Jon Moxley's victory at WrestleDream 2024 and what it means for AEW's future.

AEW WrestleDream 2024 is upon us, with Bryan Danielson facing Jon Moxley in a high-stakes match. Co-hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North share their insights on the upcoming event and current WWE storylines.

Alex Pereira's strong win over Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 has everyone asking: Who's next for the light heavyweight champion? On the latest episode of Ringside Report MMA, hosts Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio discuss possible opponents like Magomed Ankalaev, Jan Blachowicz, and even a major fight with Jon Jones. They also share their predictions for the upcoming UFC Fight Night featuring Brandon Royval vs. Tetsuro Taira, highlighting Taira's potential to become Japan's first UFC champion. Don't miss their insightful analysis on the future of these UFC stars.

With UFC Paris just around the corner, all eyes are on the electrifying matchups set to take place at the Accor Arena. In the highly anticipated Moicano vs. Saint-Denis showdown, Dave Simon backs the relentless Brazilian, Moicano, while Fred Garcia sees hometown favourite Saint-Denis outlasting him. Meanwhile, the co-main event between Imavov and Allen has our hosts split, as they debate the French striker's precision against Allen's deadly ground game. This card promises fireworks, and with expert predictions and betting tips, you won't want to miss a single moment!

In the latest episode of Ringside Report MMA, sparks flew as Dave Simon and Fred Garcia debated the future of the UFC's bantamweight division. "Merab is the next superstar," Fred declared confidently. Dave challenged this, replying, "Is he, though? I don't think he's going to sell any pay-per-views." This heated exchange set the stage for an in-depth discussion about Merab Dvalishvili's marketability, Sean O'Malley's surprising claims after his loss, and why rising stars like Umar Nurmagomedov deserve a shot at the title.

UFC 306 delivered two thrilling main event battles that had fans on the edge of their seats at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Valentina Shevchenko reminded everyone why she's one of the best in the game, dismantling Alexa Grasso with a masterclass in striking and grappling. "Valentina looks focused and aggressive from the start," noted Dave Simon, as Shevchenko controlled the pace from the opening bell to the final seconds, mixing powerful strikes with slick takedowns to earn a unanimous decision. Fred Garcia observed, "Grasso had no answers; every exchange seemed to go Valentina's way.

Dave Simon and Johnny North discuss SmackDown's premiere on USA Network, RAW's move to Netflix, and the captivating WWE storylines, including the Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes team-up, in the latest episode of Wrestling Uncensored

The highly anticipated UFC 306 is set to take place this Saturday at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere. Ringside Report MMA's hosts Dave Simon, AJ D'Alesio, and Fred Garcia shared their insights, predictions, and betting choices for the event during their latest live show. With an exciting main card featuring two title fights and several intriguing matchups, UFC 306 promises to be a thrilling night for MMA fans. https://www.youtube.com/live/xaixBKbywyU Watch the UFC 306 preview replay above or listen to the podcast below. UFC 306 Main Event: Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili The main event showcases a bantamweight title clash between champion Sean O'Malley and challenger Merab Dvalishvili. Dave Simon believes the timing favours O'Malley, stating, "I feel like if Merab got this fight against O'Malley, maybe a year or two ago, he would have won. But here, coming up on September 14th, 2024, this version of Merab and this version of O'Malley, I feel like O'Malley has caught up enough that he will be able to get the job done." Simon predicts an O'Malley victory by decision. AJ D'Alesio agrees with Simon, highlighting O'Malley's striking accuracy and reach advantage. "When you look at the striking game, there's no doubt about it. Who has the better striking accuracy? O'Malley, who's got, like, a 72 inch, reach O'Malley 68 for, for, Merab," D'Alesio notes. Fred Garcia, however, is backing Dvalishvili, citing his wrestling prowess and recent performances. "I'm going to go with Merab. So that's my three-fight parlay for Team Freddie," Garcia states. Merab Dvalishvili's unanimous decision victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 298. Co-Main Event: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko The co-main event features a women's flyweight title rematch between champion Alexa Grasso and former champ Valentina Shevchenko. AJ D'Alesio believes Shevchenko's time at the top has passed, saying, "Valentina, like, you know, she had a split decision win against Talia Santos. It's just she's just her time has passed in my opinion."Dave Simon and Fred Garcia agree with D'Alesio, predicting a Grasso victory. Simon states, "I think Grasso won the second one two. It was a draw. They said split draw. But I thought Grasso won a decision I thought she should have walked away with a win. I think she'll get the decision win here over Valentina." Other Notable Fights Opinions are divided in the featherweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. AJ D'Alesio favours Lopes, while Fred Garcia and Dave Simon believe Ortega will emerge victorious. Simon notes, "I love how Ortega came out against the idea. Rodriguez, in his last fight, looked incredible. He looked like the Brian Ortega that could be a world champion." Placing your bets? Use our link at bet99.ringsidereport.net UFC 306 Betting Parlays Each host shared their betting parlays for UFC 306:AJ D'Alesio's parlay: Luis Rodriguez, Daniel Zell Huber, Diego Lopes, Alexa Grasso, and Sean O'Malley. "$20 gets you $3,344 over at bet99.ringsidereport.net," D'Alesio reveals. Fred Garcia's parlay: Alexa Grasso, Merab Dvalishvili, and Brian Ortega. Dave Simon's parlay: Sean O'Malley, Alexa Grasso, and Ignacio Bahamondes. "$20 gets you $121.21. That's a good sign over at bet 99" Simon shares. Conclusion UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere promises to be an exciting event for MMA fans, with two title fights and several compelling matchups on the card. The Ringside Report MMA hosts have shared their predictions and betting choices, offering valuable insights for those looking to place wagers on the event. As always, tune in to the Ringside Report Network for live coverage and analysis of UFC 306 this Saturday night.

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This weekend's UFC 305 card is shaping into an exciting night of fights, headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship. If you're looking for a detailed betting preview and expert predictions, the Ringside Report MMA crew—Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D'Alesio—have you covered. In this article, we'll break down the hosts' views on the main event, the undercard, and the key matchups to watch while sharing the thoughts and comments from the live-viewing audience. Don't forget to watch the full episode replay on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick, and listen to the audio podcast wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/live/XcUUXgFZJuo UFC 305 Main Event: Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis The main event of UFC 305 features a thrilling middleweight championship rematch between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis. The hosts had much to say about this fight, with all three leaning towards Du Plessis's victory. Dave Simon: Dave highlighted the wear and tear on Adesanya's body from years of high-level competition. He doubted Adesanya's ability to bounce back after his recent losses and the extended layoff. Dave emphasized that while Adesanya is a highly skilled striker, Du Plessis's relentless pressure and grappling ability could pose significant challenges for him. Dave Simon: "Adesanya has been through the grind of the UFC. I just don't see a lot of guys at 35 years old, after losing the championship, coming back to beat a guy like Du Plessis who's younger and in his prime." Fred Garcia: Fred agreed with Dave's assessment and pointed out that Du Plessis could follow the blueprint Sean Strickland laid out in his upset victory over Adesanya. Fred Garcia: "The way Strickland really caused problems for Adesanya made me wonder if Strickland put the blueprint out there. I think Du Plessis could do the same thing with his relentless pressure." AJ D'Alesio: AJ also picked Du Plessis, focusing on his relentless pace and ability to close the distance, which could neutralize Adesanya's striking. AJ D'Alesio: "Du Plessis is a freight train. If he can close the gap and use his grappling, it's going to be a tough night for Adesanya." Co-Main Event: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg The co-main event features a flyweight clash between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg. The hosts were split on their predictions for this fight, with some concerns raised about Kara-France's long layoff. Fred Garcia: Fred was leaning towards Erceg due to Kara-France's recent inactivity and the momentum Erceg has built. Fred Garcia: "I'm picking Erceg, but I'm not putting him on my parlay. Kara-France's inactivity worries me." AJ D'Alesio: AJ also favoured Erceg, noting his superior striking and questioning Kara-France's readiness after such a long break. AJ D'Alesio: "Erceg has been active and sharp, while Kara-France has been off for 437 days. That's a big concern." Placing your bets? Use our link at bet99.ringsidereport.net Parlays and Betting Picks Dave, Fred, and AJ also shared their parlays and picks for the rest of the card, each offering a slightly different approach to the night's action. Dave Simon's Parlay: Dricus Du Plessis Jairzinho Rozenstruik Mateusz Gamrot Fred Garcia's Parlay: Dricus Du Plessis Mateusz Gamrot AJ D'Alesio's Picks: Khalil Rountree over Jiří Procházka Jairzinho Rozenstruik Mateusz Gamrot The hosts were generally aligned in their confidence in Du Plessis, Gamrot, and Rozenstruik, with AJ adding a few underdogs to his picks to spice things up. Viewer Comments and Reactions The live audience was highly engaged throughout the episode, with many viewers sharing their thoughts and predictions for UFC 305. Viewer Angelo: "Du Plessis by TKO in the 4th. Adesanya has taken too much damage."

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  Danny and Bryan introduce the Online Music Lesson Business Academy, a podcast focused on teaching music lessons online and building a profitable online music teaching business. They discuss the transition from offline to online lessons and the challenges and changes that come with it. They emphasize the importance of creating a professional and engaging environment for online lessons, including setting up a visually appealing backdrop and ensuring high-quality audio. They also explore the differences in teaching methods between in-person and online lessons, such as promoting student independence and utilizing technology for assignments and feedback. Keywordsonline music lessons, teaching music online, building a profitable business, transition from offline to online, creating a professional environment, high-quality audio, student independence, technology for assignments and feedback Takeaways Creating a visually appealing and professional environment is important for online music lessons. High-quality audio is crucial for a good online teaching experience. Teaching methods need to be adapted for online lessons, promoting student independence and utilizing technology for assignments and feedback. Different instruments may require different approaches to online teaching. Learning from professionals in other industries that have successfully transitioned to online teaching can provide valuable insights.   Chapters 00:00Introduction to the Online Music Lesson Business Academy 04:47Creating a Professional and Engaging Environment for Online Lessons 08:25The Importance of High-Quality Audio for Online Lessons 11:40Adapting Teaching Methods for Online Lessons 14:16Exploring Different Approaches for Different Instruments 18:31Challenges and Adaptations for Teaching Voice and Drums Online 23:29Learning from Professionals in Other Industries 28:10The Growth and Potential of Online Music Teaching Alright, welcome to the very first episode of online music lesson business academy and a little bit different than the old podcast. Well, for two reasons, I've gotta have a co -host on every episode this time, Mr. Brian Karajanian but also instead of you know, talking about analog music lessons like we used to in that business, this is focused 100 % on the online or virtual music teaching business. So Brian, welcome to welcome to the world of being a podcaster. So in this podcast, yeah, just basically the whole goal is we're going to teach you how to master the art of teaching music lessons online and how to build a profitable profitable. We're going to teach you the art of mastering. Bryan (01:27.768) Yeah, I love it. Danny (01:50.182) teaching music lessons online, but also we're going to teach you how to build a profitable online music teaching business. And we do have a specific subject today. We're going to talk about making that transition from offline to online lessons and some of the challenges and some of the things that you might have to change in your business. But, you know, before we get into that, we thought we would just touch base on, you know, some of the things that we'll be covering the upcoming episodes and there's a lot of stuff. There's just so many elements to you know that that we can talk about when it comes to teaching music lesson businesses. The music lesson online music lesson teaching business from the marketing stuff and you know those kind of things which the basic principles of marketing of course still apply but it is a much different you know customer. It's a much different sales process that you might be involved in teaching music lesson online but also just you know there's so many elements to it that that that really can be different. Bryan (02:59.81) Definitely. think also too, retention strategies on something. This is going be a little bit different than in person. I think we'll probably want to cover too, like I got great projects to do because it's not like before where you might have all your students in one marketplace where you could be doing a recital or something like that. So some cool projects that kind of keep the student engaged for different ages and whatnot too. So that kind of stuff too, I think is to be a cool shift going from. I like when you say analog lessons. Danny (03:30.391) Yeah, yeah, analog. You know what made us think about the subject, the main subject matter for today of making that transition is, you know, you're doing 30, 40 students a week online. You've been doing that for several years now and you know, we're in forums and Facebook groups and software groups and things like that and You know, we continually see comments from teachers that kind of alert us, you know, to the fact that they're really trying to do lessons exactly like they do it in person. And that was kind of what made us think about that. So I'm going to turn it over to you. Let's let's kick it off and just start, you know, hitting some of these key elements of transitioning from analog offline lessons to online lessons. Bryan (04:06.615) Yeah. Bryan (04:21.614) Yeah, well, I guess we could start with probably the most obvious, you know, where, I mean, if you're, you're happy to be watching this podcast, you might be able to look behind me and see my backdrop. So I feel like one of the number one starting points to going to online lessons is kind of what your vibe and zone looks like in the background. And it's really easy for, I think, new teachers or ones that have done almost as a band aid to do maybe make -ups or travel dates or whatnot, that they just kind of throw up the camera. They have their bed in the background or their laundry stacked up on there. And I mean, that's the case, though. It's a lot of times where they think it's not, you hey, it's not a big deal. Put it up and go. But I think, you know, the first starting point and the first impression with going online is that when that screen pops on, it's like, I'm in that world now. You know, I'm in that little cool zone. Danny (04:56.947) Hahaha! Bryan (05:15.624) And it takes me to a little meeting I had with our friend Dave Simon. He was checking out the online stuff. And when I logged on with him, his first words were, wow, look at that background. He just was captivated by it. So that initial impression, I think, is what first of all says, OK, this is kind of cool compared to, again, that feeling of just being in a bedroom. Danny (05:27.276) Yeah, Bryan (05:38.188) I make it a point too when I travel and do online lessons from a hotel room. So I do the same thing where again, I got the lights, I got the right camera, I got my headset, I got everything there. And the backdrop were really perfect behind me. So it's not like, know, so I even consider that if I'm traveling and it's a temporary situation, but definitely with your studio, you want to consider what can be, you know, in this background to make that vibe. So that's where it's starting. Danny (06:00.654) Yeah, you know, and I mean, when we were doing analog music lessons at our facility, which we still have in just a much scaled down version, but we really put a ton of emphasis on creating a vibe in the building, right? With soup, you know, cool paint jobs and murals and all this cool stuff to create that environment and. Bryan (06:16.984) Yeah Danny (06:25.726) know, in my experience of traveling and visiting other music schools, you know, that was something that I didn't really see a lot of and I think it's still kind of the case where you know, lot of music schools, it's still like the gray walls and just you know, some music note picture on the wall or whatever. Yeah. Yeah. And and I think Bryan (06:40.046) cold soundproof room or something like Danny (06:44.573) What a teacher that's thinking about transitioning or getting started in offline or online lesson should think about is it's kind of this opportunity to create this really super cool look and this really cool environment that honestly is easier to do than it is in your building. Right. And it just really doesn't take much. So, yeah, I mean. Take a few minutes and think about it, learn about it. There's just tons of easy videos to watch on YouTube that cover like, you know, how do you do a basic two light setup, you know, or a three light setup? How do you use the little accent lights, you know, like that purple light you've got back there, you know, and it is crazy. I've done this one. I'm filming a video of myself in my home office. The difference it makes like when I turn on like this one little blue light over here and this one red light over here that just cast it. It like goes from like kinda okay to like, okay. This looks amazing now, you know, and you know, these are $30 lights. So, it it really could be a fun thing to create this environment that people went like you said when they log on are gonna be like, wow, this is amazing. Bryan (07:43.82) Right. Bryan (07:57.474) Yes, and I think too, know, the simplicity part is kind of cool too, where, you know, again, it's like television, you know, like the like full Western town, you know, you think it's this big thing and it's all just a facade. And honestly, if you came into this office, it's like it's this this corner right here. This is all you see from here to about there. And this is only probably going up the much high. And this is a wood wallpaper. That's all it is. It's not like a real wooden wall. It's wallpaper that I stuck on there. People can have backdrops that are cool. Danny (08:06.632) Right Danny (08:13.583) Right. Bryan (08:25.858) I'm a little concerned with the green screen. That's been probably a question like, can I do the green screen? My thing with green screens is, I mean, obviously if you have a really high quality wand, really paint it and do all that, but my hands sometimes when showing the strings can get buried in there, you know, but that too. Danny (08:39.825) Yeah. Yeah, I from you know, from my experiencing being kind of a, know, a video and camera geek who loves that stuff, I would I would say don't don't even try it. It you know, because the other element to it is green screen never really, you know, at the low level, like like we're doing production wise, it never looks real. Bryan (08:52.062) Right, exactly. Bryan (09:01.741) Right. Yeah. Danny (09:02.492) And you know, in this transition where everybody wants to use AI and everything they do and just all that stuff, I would stick to realism, you know, to to to to combat the the pushback that you might already get about, know, well, it's not in person. don't connect as well with a human being via, you know, video conferencing or or or whatever it is. Bryan (09:28.192) Right. And the same thing goes quickly, just on another concept of like, just other questions that somebody might think. Blurred backgrounds. Same thing, it doesn't hold that impact, you know. Blurred backgrounds definitely throws my hand out of focus on that. So if you're thinking, I could have a messy room and just throw my blurred background, it just looks weird, like a ghostly, I don't know, situation there. doesn't, I mean, maybe for like a business meeting, it's one thing, but for lessons, I think that that doesn't really work as well. It's all about kind of creating your own personal vibe or room behind you. Danny (09:47.225) Yeah, Bryan (09:57.92) I got a little couple trinkets or something that makes it look cool and dimensional, the whole thing. And it's just, again, more engaging to sit there and watch for half an hour as a student. Danny (10:02.233) Yes. Danny (10:06.156) Yeah and and again all you gotta do is go on YouTube and there's a multitude of videos from creators that show you how they took their tiny little office space and made it into a super cool YouTube studio with a great look to it. How they did the lighting and what they do and generally if you start there that's gonna work for you. Bryan (10:25.292) Yeah, exactly. yeah, think maybe another point going one step further past that is going to be just your audio quality. So again, thinking that we can put it on our phone and do the FaceTime thing, or hopefully your webcam microphone is going to do it or whatnot, it's never going to have that direct. clean quality as that's headset mic or or like a normal mic like you have like a podcast mic in front of you. I think that's another second impression that you could see. You're going to see the screen and then be able to like let me hear the quality when you talk and it's like whoa it sounds like I'm watching a podcast or an instructional video right away live you know on that too. So I think sound quality is probably your second most important after the after the visual aspect of it all Danny (11:09.375) Right, right. Danny (11:14.781) Yeah. Yeah. And these are, you know, these number one and number two here right away. These are things we will do full episodes on for Bryan (11:24.076) Yeah, yeah, definitely. So I think that's your kind of starting point though to at least be getting everything going with it too. Danny (11:30.984) What about just, you know, the more, you know, getting into the meat of it just changes in the way that you actually teach. Bryan (11:40.312) Yeah, well that's the thing. It's like, you know, I feel like one of the biggest changes with when I was going in person compared to online, you know, is there's this thing where I think you have a tendency to want to kind of play more for them when you're in person. So let me kind of explain this. So I feel like when you're in person, you can kind of like sit there and this is how it's supposed to sound and do all this. And then there's a lot of kind of your showing of this, which still can be done online, but I find that online, I have to have a lot more, okay, let me hear you play your part back and really get that sense of a little bit more independence, I guess is the big way to put it like that. That independence on them having to demonstrate back what maybe can be done is a little different than what you would do in person. So there is that kind of timing aspect. I think that's where the biggest kind of maybe, Feeling might be different when someone comes online as they have that thought that they can kind of tap their foot. Let's jam. That's not going to be the case online. It's a little bit more like here's my demonstration. Let me hear your demonstration back now and letting that kind of go back and forth, which that independence has really had my students grow a lot more than a little bit more of that hand holding, I think, that I've been able to do in person, you know, with that too. Danny (12:58.909) Yeah, you know, I'm wondering if even like unknown necessarily maybe to teachers and students, if that really turns out to be a positive thing, because that was always something like if we observed one of our teachers, right, doing a lesson or we made them record it for us or and we'd sit in and be like, dude, you just played guitar for 10 minutes straight. Bryan (13:16.001) Mm -hmm. Yep. Right? Bryan (13:25.026) Yeah, exactly. Danny (13:27.419) While the student just stood there and looked at you that that's not teach you know, whereas like you're saying in this online environment, it just doesn't lend itself to doing it that way. And so. Without really even knowing that they're being forced to to teach to really be a better teacher, the online environment is creating that. Bryan (13:29.74) Yeah. Bryan (13:50.594) Yes, and like I said, it gives that student a little more like independence. They have to kind of do it on their own, whether it be, okay, I'm gonna play with a metronome this part, you know, and strum or play to this metronome section. Okay, now you turn on your metronome and now you're gonna play to that section on that. It's a little different than, again, sitting right there and doing it in time together. They have to really sink on to that themselves. And again, it's making a little bit more independence. Again, that joining together jam, maybe someday the technology can be super fast to do that, but there's still going to be that lag, but it can be a benefit instead of just a downfall, I think, with online teaching with Danny (14:27.23) Right, right. Yeah, I think, you know, I mean, technology wise, you you never know. It could change overnight. But based on, you know, information I've gotten and stuff, I mean, as of now, you know, the people that really do this stuff behind the scenes. Bryan (14:36.067) Yeah. Danny (14:46.133) don't really think that it's going to get to that point anytime soon where there's zero lag, you know, and there's also always the issue of a little bit of Bryan (14:52.353) Right, yeah. Danny (14:57.671) know it sounds best when it's one signal one way with a listener and then a signal coming back with a listener when you try to like jump on top of each other that can be where you might get a little audio compression or squeeze you know and those are things like that it's important to sort of be aware of and that's another thing that you know we might see teachers talking about in a forum or something is how you know they're trying to do vocal warmups and they're trying to basically play it you know play the piano part and have the Bryan (15:10.572) Yeah. Danny (15:27.718) the students sing along with them and that they're getting audio squeeze and you know these are the kind of little techniques and things that you are going to have to change to really make this you know work for Bryan (15:40.586) Exactly. And a lot of times too, you know, it comes back to, obviously in our case, and we'll probably talk more about this too, is the video aspect of the student responding back, you know, with video lessons and being able to do it that way. I know that, you know, in person it was kind of like in that moment. Okay, that's work. Let's see what your assignment was. How was your goal this week? And it's in the moment when in reality, you know, a lot of my students are recording themselves throughout the week, sending those videos over and I'm watching them. before the lesson already. So I kind of know where their assignment was at actually in person. So that's another little difference that is, it's turned into a benefit, but that you can do that kind of digital homework that you're able to see it before the lesson. So a lot of times, I'll be that morning before all my lessons, I'll be like, so -and -so put their assignment on me, watch it, watched it back, I already know what they did. So I'm not jumping on being like, okay, let's see it. I already saw it and I can go right into, maybe some of the polish points or accolades that I want to give them for what they did on that and they weren't under that pressure maybe of Okay, I'm in the lesson. I got a show to be perfect right now They had all week to get it really good on the video, you know So it's another kind of I think another point that's made it different, you know coming from in -person lessons to Danny (16:59.23) What would you say now? You know, obviously you're a guitar teacher, a big focus for us as far as you know, the online teaching world is guitar. You know, we might exclusively focus on that, you know, as we grow our business. But you know, I feel piano and keyboards is prime instrument for, you know, just some of the cool software that puts the key role on the screen. I mean. Bryan (17:19.458) Yeah. Danny (17:26.422) a number one that instantly is a better learning tool than what an analog situation would have been before. You know, so I think piano 100 % is equally maybe even easier than guitar to some extent. You know, and you can do this for all the instruments. You know, we kind of choose to do piano and guitar because we think those lend itself the best. Bryan (17:31.886) Absolutely for piano, absolutely, yeah. Danny (17:56.272) do think voice could really be done online. That seems to be the one though that the teachers maybe struggle the most with so far from what I've seen. changing Bryan (18:05.346) Yeah. Danny (18:09.09) know, format or changing the process or just the, you know, the systems that they're using to teach drums is obviously just a little tough just because there's so much stuff and you know, it's it could be done but it it takes a lot more on the student and I think to create the environment that works. Voice might be one of the easiest environments. Bryan (18:27.267) Definitely. Danny (18:31.158) to to to make it work, you know and and that might be something maybe in a future episode would be to get I've actually got a great teacher. We could get John Henney to talk on the podcast here. He's super high level voice coach like he's worked with big name people and stuff, but he he closed his music school and has a 100 % basically he just has courses, you know for voice teacher training and for students, know 100 % just a course. Bryan (18:35.009) Absolutely. Bryan (18:59.918) Yeah, nice. Danny (19:01.112) So I think he could lend a lot to like, OK, if I'm not there, what transitions have I made or changes have I made because I'm not standing right next to the student. Bryan (19:11.82) Right, exactly. And again, I think it comes back to that a little bit more independence on the student side, you know, where they have to kind of stand on their own a little bit, maybe go along to recording. They're not in that room with you going, ba -ba -ba -ba -ba, you know, right away to where there might be a little bit more with that. So again, some of the delay or independence that it takes is looked at sometimes a little bit of a downfall, but I think there's a certain growth, you know, with people when they have to do it a little bit more on their own in that way, too. Danny (19:25.364) Right, right. Danny (19:40.924) what what are some of the other challenges that you think you've faced? mean, you know, from my perspective, you know, listening to, know, having watched guitar lessons happen for so many years, you know, is that there was always just a lot of like playing together. How have you combat that and and changed your approach? Bryan (20:01.996) Yeah, again, it's a little bit more where, you know, the whole, playing and jamming together, you know, it comes down to having to be a little bit more, making the student be, you know, have them put a, like, let give an example, like, again, the independence where I have a student that, you know, I kind of made it a point for him to get like a looper pedal, which he kind of wanted anyways, like, this loop pedal's really cool like that too. So, you know, there'll be something where I'll instruct him to like, on the looper pedal, I you to put these chords down, and he lays them down, you know, and then, okay. you're going to now improvise over those now. So hit go and he improvises over it. So I'm able to observe it in that way. But again, you know, it wouldn't have been more of an instinct for me to be like, and I'm jamming these chords for you. Just go ahead and go. There was a little bit of that more like he had to lay that down, you know, on that on that end as well. So again, this challenge of I know in the very beginning stages of stuff like that, you might be jamming and playing it. But again, with something like that, he was able to put down his own backing I would say, know, again, that part missing, that's how I've kind of substituted it and replaced it. Same with, if they don't have a looper pedal, I will text them or I'll send through the chat a YouTube link that has a backing track to it already. And I'm like, okay, so here's a track that has GDC and whatever and improvise to it and I'll observe it back and then, okay, hit stop, let's talk about what you did on that. You know, so again, it's the downfall again is, you can't do that kind of like, it's just jam. Danny (21:23.967) Hmm. Bryan (21:28.728) But these were the things that I did to kind of replace that and just found some cool benefits, you know, inside that too. Danny (21:34.191) Yeah, mean, personally, I've always felt like the just the jamming portion of lessons that always, you know, I'd hear drummers like just jamming along, just playing a beat along to each other and doing drum fills and I feel pretty comfortable in saying that most of that is teacher laziness. Bryan (21:43.126) Hahaha. Bryan (21:55.116) Yeah. Danny (21:55.926) It's very easy to just do that and have it seem like, well, we're really working in here. We're really doing some teaching when really it's like, you don't have a plan. You don't know what you want to teach next. So you just do that jamming. Whereas, you know, I do think there's something different about, know, it, you know, for example, a student, maybe that you're working on like a 12 bar blues or something like that. mean, Bryan (22:01.281) Exactly. Bryan (22:10.029) Yes. Danny (22:23.158) you could certainly play the 12 bar blues, record it, and then the student can play it. So we have technologically that ability. So that would be one way of doing it. But if the student is going to be practicing that, you know, that first blues scale, right, to get towards doing leads, it might actually be more. beneficial from a teaching standpoint to tell the student, you record the 12 bar blues chords and then you play over your own, you know, chords versus me playing it for you. Bryan (22:53.226) Right. Right. That's exactly. And like I said, there might have been a longer learning thing to probably do if I was in person, because I'd be doing that the whole time for him. But there was that kind of like, OK, now you've got to do this part for it. So that's right. Yeah, there's definitely, like I said, it's a little give and take. it was, especially in the beginning when it all kind Danny (23:02.142) Yeah, Danny (23:06.154) Right. Bryan (23:12.386) began and we were kind of almost pushed out line due to the worldly circumstances. you know, it was something like, okay, how do we deal with these situations? And just kind of in that creativity, how do we do that? And then saw this, you know, same growth that I would have in person or sometimes faster, you know, because of Danny (23:29.846) You know what might be interesting for future episodes here as well would be to talk to somebody from a different industry. And what I'm thinking about is, know, there are like psychologists who it's 100 % online now. And I'd be interested to hear from them, like how, you know, what were changes that potentially they made? You know, it would, I think that could First off, to me, just being a dork, kind of super interesting. But also, you know, could you take elements of that and and help you help you to understand maybe the changes that you know that you're making? I mean, I, you know, I have flat out said that to customers on the phone. I've said, listen, if a psychologist can diagnose you over the Internet, I'm pretty sure we can teach you guitar over the Internet. Bryan (24:02.402) or two. Bryan (24:12.28) Yes. Bryan (24:23.128) Yeah, absolutely. I mean, yeah, I mean, it's teladoc, teladoc, you know, I mean, there's already that, you know, Danny (24:28.1) Yeah, it's huge. Yeah, that's been, you know, going on for years, but it's it's grown even bigger and bigger and bigger. You know, but I do know that, you know, some psychologists and stuff, there is some differences they've had to, you know, adapt to because there are subtleties in in the human reaction that they do have a little bit harder time connecting with in an online environment. Video, you know, like a video conferencing environment, Bryan (24:31.788) Yeah, definitely. Bryan (24:43.085) Yes. Bryan (24:52.13) Definitely yes. Danny (24:56.271) That's pretty high level compared to what, you know, what we're doing. Bryan (25:00.406) Right, exactly. It's still, it's still, there's, I think comes down, dude, there's just got to be some adaptions, you know, and how, what are they and how are they being done like that? And that's, I think we're. Danny (25:09.625) Yeah. And and you know, just again, from our experience of having a music school for twenty years and hiring tons and tons of teachers and for me just talking to tons of music school owners about their teachers. The teachers just they don't want to change anything. You know, like Bryan (25:29.09) Right. Yeah. Danny (25:32.536) you know anytime. So, take away you know online world and just think back to the analog teaching world and trying to implement something like hey, we're going to do this with every student like the just crazy arm twisting and challenge and push back. You had to deal with to get a teacher to do a simple changed and and that just hasn't changed and you know, no offense to the music teachers that are listening. you know, this is just a reality. I think we're all kind of like that but you know, so II think that a big part of the challenge is just them realizing and sitting down and going, okay, I'm going to have to do vocal warmups like this. Bryan (26:15.79) Mm -hmm. Danny (26:18.453) You know, and we've talked about it before. It just seems to me there'd be a way to create a way of doing it that technically would be better than what you used to do. Bryan (26:26.584) Well, that's the thing. Yeah, it's getting through that transition period. Because it is almost all new again. Like I said, it's a point to where there's this big learning thing about obviously the technology, the sound, the setup, the lights, even your documents. Having everything be digital PDF instead of maybe an old binder that you used to have that you had all your stuff, or you'd print out stuff for the students to put in their binders. you know, all this, but once it is done and you did go through that learning curve, like where I'm at, I mean everything is just so autonomous. I mean I'm pulling up, you know, boom, here's the sheet music, circling out the highlighter, boom, I will do a screenshot. Okay, now that screenshot sent over to you already, it's already in your folder, you know, and everything's just flying and I'm doing this during the lesson where I'm thinking. gosh, in person, it's like, okay, give me your notepad, me scribble down what your assignment is, and all that were by, yeah, that's what saying. Yeah, it's, again, if you're in that habit, that's what you were used to, and that's kind of what the norm was, and you have to relearn a whole new system, but once it is that way to where you kind of learned a whole new register, how to work it, it's so much more efficient. just, again, Danny (27:20.99) Let me run to the copy machine in the back office, you know. Bryan (27:41.824) adapting and know, come was relearning a little bit. you know, again, it could really, it could open up the world to not only be your one little town that you're in at that point, you Danny (27:50.832) All right, right. Awesome. Well, I think that's a great starting point here for the first episode. You know, again, a lot of the things we talked about today, we will probably go into a full episode just on, you know, many of these topics that come up and yeah. Bryan (28:07.628) Yeah, tons of stuff. Danny (28:10.673) think there's a multitude of things to to talk about is we help people build a profitable online music teaching business. mean me personally I like this you know this is really the part of our business that excites me. know the stuff we've been doing for 20 years of just you know the kids showing up for their their regular lessons. You know I mean we've been there. We've done that. I think this is this is the the growth opportunity. This is you know I don't think Bryan (28:25.934) Yeah. Danny (28:41.177) ever going to completely go away or anything like that, but I think this is going to become a very dominant or you know a big sector in the music teaching world just because think about just how much better it's gotten in the last year. know, just like the software and Bryan (28:58.658) Yeah. Danny (29:02.898) know the technological advancements and you know and you know we use Musi .live for our lessons and we know Sam really well and they're just continually working on ways of making it cooler and better and they're gonna they're gonna hit something. don't know exactly what it might be but they're gonna hit like one day they're gonna hit something and go my god this is so different. than what you could have ever done in person that it might be like that game changer where now you know, know, it's going to be hard to deny doing it, you know. So all right. Thank you so much, Brian, for taking your time out and we'll see you guys all next week with another episode. Bryan (29:28.91) Holograms. Holograms. Bryan (29:38.37) Yeah, absolutely.  

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