Podcasts about Dojo

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan — Episode Notes Episode: "Feathers and Bubbles" Hosts: Tom and Dan | Guest: Seth Petruzelli Sponsors / Ad Reads JustCallMoe.com — recording studio sponsor read at the top of the show; also plugged later as the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Tom and Dan Cruise. The Bart Marek Team (Bart Marek and Crystal Vann) — two full-time, experienced Florida realtors based in Clermont, offering "two-for-one" service for buying or selling; a personal testimonial about them helping sell a family member's house in St. Augustine; barttherealtor.com, call or text either agent directly. Fairvilla Megastore — sexual wellness superstore with multiple locations, described as having modern/high-tech products, costumes and lingerie for Halloween, Fairvilla University online educational courses, and a discreet "Secrets Hideaway" section; fairvilla.com. Don Mealy Chevrolet (Clermont) — longtime advertiser; contact GM JC Harrelson and mention Tom and Dan; plugged for Corvettes, trucks, and used vehicles, with a personal note about owning a Silverado and Traverse from them; DMChevy.com. Segment Rundown Cold open, grooming talk — Tom and Dan welcome Seth Petruzelli to the couch and razz him about his beard and blow-dried hair; a tangent on straighteners vs. blow-dryers leads into a bit about their wives' expensive Dyson hair tools. Recent celebrity deaths — The hosts run through a rough week of deaths, including Tim Curry, Dolly (referenced briefly), and the voice actor of Optimus Prime, riffing darkly on average lifespan. Seth's chronic chaos — Running bit that Seth is perpetually running late or juggling a crisis; today it's his dog and a vet appointment, plus it's revealed to be Seth's birthday. Seth's dog and Disney cruise — Seth brought his dog Rocky (a different Rocky than Tom's) on set; talk turns to Seth boarding him for four nights while Seth takes his first vacation in two and a half years, a Disney cruise with his wife and daughter Vera. Tom's dog Rocky and pet talk — Tom shows off his own dog Rocky on stream, admits he's been neglecting him since focusing on his young daughter, and the group jokes about pushing Tom's son Tommy toward wanting a dog or cat despite Tracy's reluctance. Karate class standards slipping — A tangent from the dojo talk about how kids today can't finish basic requirements (like a brown belt or three months of consistent training), tying into a broader "everything is getting weaker/no consequences" complaint, including schools making gym-class changing rooms optional now. Locker room embarrassment nostalgia — The hosts and Seth swap stories about being self-conscious getting undressed in front of others as kids and in a pro arena-football locker room as an adult. Seth's MRI/health update — Seth shares that he got a full-body MRI, compared it to one from two years prior, and got mostly good results except his prostate being "large side of normal." Seth's dojo being demolished — Seth explains his dojo's building is being torn down and he must vacate by November; he's negotiating a new space, planning to use students to help move (in exchange for food/drinks), and reflects on a black belt who's been especially helpful. Should Seth do a GoFundMe? — Debate over whether it's in good taste for a business to crowdfund when forced out by demolition, referencing a nearby business owner doing the same; jokes about a bikini car wash and a "GoFundMe vs. crowdfund" distinction (charity vs. general fundraising). The actual dojo car wash fundraiser — Dan recounts attending a real car-wash fundraiser for the dojo, paying more than requested because the kids did a thorough job. Daughter's Taco Bell complaint — Dan tells a story about his daughter filing an online complaint after Taco Bell repeatedly forgot part of her order. Joke about Seth's finances — Riffing on the idea that no one will donate to a GoFundMe for someone with a lakeside mansion, a boat, and a nice car, including a bit about trading in a BMW for a Hyundai. Dojo move logistics and mock fundraiser pitch — More detail on moving costs (a mirror company hired just to transport dojo mirrors, a dumpster for old equipment); the group jokingly pitches an absurd "buy a black belt" crowdfunding tier system, with Seth explaining the real distinction between an official ranked black belt and a "junior/in-house" one. AI in podcast production — The show discusses no longer paying a human for intro songs/jingles, now using AI for notes and occasionally songs (though they still do some manual ones too), and debate the line between AI convenience and "authenticity" compared to corporate radio. Prostitution sting debate — Sparked by 49ers owner Jed York's prostitution-sting arrest and a local Altamonte Springs sting ("Operation Midnight Heat," 37 arrests), the hosts argue undercover prostitution stings are a poor use of police resources compared to focusing on predators of minors, and make the case for regulating/legalizing sex work. Caller: Concrete Mike, prostitution talk — Concrete Mike calls in about hiring escorts for parties in the past; the call is plagued by a bad phone connection and cuts out repeatedly before the hosts move on. GTA 6 leak coverage — Detailed rundown of hacker "Cyber Leak's" leaked GTA 6 footage (starting August 18), new gameplay features (six-star wanted system, stamina and car-gas meters, a karma system, Red Dead-style bullet-time aiming), a leaked nudist-area clip, and a somber aside about how hyper-realistic "living a second life in a game" can feel. GTA franchise money talk — The hosts look up that the GTA franchise has made $11 billion total, with GTA 5 alone earning $815 million in its first 24 hours; confirmed November 19, 2026 release date for GTA 6. Caller: "J Volvo" — A young-sounding caller who turns out to be a 40-year-old Marine and brown belt calls in as a bit, pitching a "Fit Tom Fridays" 5K fundraiser idea for Seth's dojo; the hosts jokingly induct him as a rookie "cop" character and enjoy the surprise live call. New "Stage" Rock Band reboot — Discussion of an upcoming Rock Band-style rhythm game launching in December, with nostalgia about old Rock Band parties, and a broader riff on short attention spans/endless content (dating apps, streaming, mobile games) making it hard for any single game to hold interest. Six Flags roller coaster aneurysm story (teaser + full segment) — After a break, the hosts cover two women who suffered brain aneurysms riding Six Flags' X2 roller coaster, show POV footage of the ride's uniquely independently-spinning carts, and speculate (semi-jokingly) about the physics/anatomy behind why it happened. Flatulence and bathroom health talk — A crude tangent connecting back to Seth's MRI story, where he and the others discuss holding in gas, bowel habits, and general bathroom TMI. Voicemail: grandma question (Amedeus, Fort Myers) — A caller references a past on-air comment and asks which grandmother the hosts would rather "embarrass" in front of; leads to a riff on generational/cultural stereotypes about tougher vs. softer grandmothers. Voicemail: convenience store "big black mama" story (Debary Joe) — A caller shares a heartfelt/funny anecdote about a stranger's kindness at a gas station after a rough day, prompting brief pushback from a host about the framing of the story. Mad honey discussion — Seth explains he bought "mad honey" (a hallucinogenic honey from Nepal) and plans to have his wife try it first; the hosts detail its origins, effects, dangerous dosing risks, its history as an ancient biological weapon, and its recent viral popularity via a Joe Rogan clip. Nepal flooding aside — A brief, more serious detour about real disaster footage of catastrophic flooding in Nepal that circulated online. Psychedelics and mental health tangent — Talk shifts to Kratom, mushrooms, microdosing, and studies on psilocybin therapy for PTSD/anxiety; Seth admits he's more afraid of a mushroom trip than he ever was fighting professionally (referencing his MMA background against opponents like Kimbo Slice and Bob Sapp). Voicemail: adult content from caller "Mike" — A caller shares an explicit story from his younger years about hiring escorts for group parties at his house; the hosts summarize and react without repeating graphic detail. Voicemail: workplace exorcism question (BDM, Jacksonville) — A caller asks if anyone has heard of a business getting an exorcism, sparking a broader discussion about corporate superstition (feng shui, sage smudging, "energy"), with the hosts drawing a line between supernatural belief and legitimate ideas like attitude/mindset affecting outcomes. Voicemail: "Pure Pod" gadget — A caller points out that a produce-washing gadget advertised online is basically a vibrator; the hosts confirm the device is a real product marketed to skirt platform rules around selling sexual wellness items. Voicemail: old photo in ski resort system — A caller shares that a modern ski resort pulled up his decades-old childhood lift-ticket photo from a previous owner's records, leading to a discussion about how far back companies' digital recordkeeping goes and some personal skiing stories from the hosts. Dojo move update and wrap-up — Seth gives a final update: staying within a 3-mile radius under the new name "Soto Dojo," reviewing a lease, and dealing with a landlord dispute over alleged unpaid utility charges/liens the show insists were never billed properly. Studio/podcast future plugs and cruise pitch — The hosts float building a future glass-walled studio, mention recent released interviews (Patrick Warburton, Lorenzo Lamas), and give a detailed pitch for the upcoming Tom and Dan Cruise, including perks, cost, and booking details, before signing off. Key Dates / Plugs Mentioned November 2026 — Seth must vacate his current dojo location due to the building being demolished. November 19, 2026 — GTA 6 release date (confirmed unchanged despite ongoing leaks). December (2026) — New "Stage" Rock Band-style rhythm game launches. Ongoing — Seth relocating his dojo to a new spot within a 3-mile radius, tentatively named "Soto Dojo"; lease still being finalized. September 23–27, 2027 — Tom and Dan Cruise aboard the MSC Seashore (Thursday–Sunday), stopping in Nassau and a private island; includes unlimited drink package and free Wi-Fi for two, a live podcast taping, birthday party, and gambling night; $200 fully refundable deposit holds a spot, with payment installments available through Ahoy Cruises; presented by JustCallMoe.com. Recently released — New Patrick Warburton interview episode and a Lorenzo Lamas interview from the previous night. Notable Guests/Callers Seth Petruzelli — In-studio guest; martial arts instructor whose dojo is being forced to relocate. Concrete Mike — Phone-in caller; connection was too poor to complete his story. "J Volvo" — Phone-in caller; a 40-year-old Marine and brown belt who called in as a bit. Amedeus (Fort Myers) — Voicemail caller with a grandma-themed question. Debary Joe — Voicemail caller sharing a convenience-store story. Mike — Voicemail caller sharing a story from his past. BDM (Jacksonville) — Voicemail caller asking about a workplace exorcism. Unnamed caller — Voicemail about the "Pure Pod" produce washer. Unnamed caller (37 years old) — Voicemail about an old childhood ski resort photo resurfacing. ### Website: https://tomanddan.com/ App: https://tomanddan.com/app Become a BDM: https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomandDanLive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMediocreTime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomanddanlive/ X: https://x.com/TomAndDanLive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanshow Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/tomanddan ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss

In this unlocked bonus episode from March, Josh returns to the podcast to talk about the Theatre of Cruelty, and the Trump administrations use of ICE agents to create bizarre viral content for its diminishing base of supporters. We talk about how the administration's content strategy has changed since 2016, and how it's had to change to adapt to aimless scrolling and lowered attention spans. We also visit the UK and talk about the results of the Gorton & Denton by-election, and ask: did Matt Goodwin lose because he spent too much time on his phone?  Listen and subscribe to The Worst of All Possible Worlds: https://www.worstpossible.world/ Follow Josh on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bosh.worstpossible.world ------- LEBANON AID LINKS Here are some fundraisers to support collective rebuilding and survival efforts on the ground in Lebanon. -Beit El-Baraka started out as a food bank, but has grown to help people afford rent, cover their essentials, and live with dignity.  https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-directly/ or donate in general https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-now/ -LiveLove was a charity for a number of other matters, but since 2024 has been solely comitted to helping people displaced by Israeli attacks. https://livelove.org/donate -Lebanese Food Bank supports displaced and impoverished people https://lebanesefoodbank.org/take-action/donate/ Solar Powered Lebanon is an initiative to restore people's power using solar panels, since larger infrastructure is at constant risk of attack. https://fundahope.com/en/campaigns/solar-powered-lebanon ----- PALESTINE AID LINKS These are some general links you can support collective efforts with! -The Palestinian Communist Youth Union is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 ----- PHOEBE ALERT Okay, now that we have your attention; check out her Substack Here! Check out Masters of our Domain with Milo and Patrick, here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

David is joined by AEW TNT champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight! David and Kevin discuss whose idea it was to blow up Darby Allin, what weapon in wrestling frightens him the most, Mara Sadé's wrestling free agency, and so much more! (5:26) Kevin's favorite wrestlers (7:21) What you learn in the L.A. Dojo most wrestlers don't (8:42) How the tag team mindset applies to Kevin's singles career (9:59) What it's like being surrounded by wrestlers just as hungry as he is in the Don Callis Family (12:24) If he was left to his own devices more in AEW than New Japan (14:43) Where Mara Sadè will show up next (16:14) Kevin's non-wrestling influences (18:24) Kevin's other sport (20:12) Second-guessing high-risk maneuvers (21:54) How exciting All in is for someone not from the U.K. (23:30) Kevin's upcoming falls count anywhere match against Darby Allin (25:01) Appreciating what's happening in real time Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kevin Knight Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the crew hosts the final audience-participation recording of The Dojo and opens with retirement annuities, inheritance, estate taxes and the financial realities families face when a loved one dies. Women's Day then sparks a heated debate about whether the holiday has become another Valentine's Day, why today's women expect to be personally celebrated, and whether independence has genuinely liberated women or simply left them carrying both corporate and domestic responsibilities.From there, the conversation turns to traditional wives, stay-at-home mothers and the danger of building your entire life around a man who can one day decide to leave. The crew debates whether a single-income household is still realistic, how capitalism has forced both partners into the workplace, why some men still expect working women to fulfil traditional duties, and whether marriage contracts, shared property and financial independence can ever truly protect someone from divorce.The audience joins in as the discussion expands into marriage, lobola, family expectations and the difficult balance between choosing a partner for yourself and choosing someone capable of fitting into the wider family. The crew questions whether marriage is still about love or has become an economic and cultural arrangement, why long-term relationships require constant evolution, and how people raised in single-parent and two-parent homes may carry completely different ideas of commitment, conflict and family life.Things get even messier when the crew asks whether straight women would date bisexual men. That opens a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, homophobia, sexuality, cheating, competition and why people feel differently when their partner is attracted to both men and women. They also debate whether relationships are damaged by our desire to “own” people, whether consensual non-monogamy is more honest than cheating, and how a hypersexual society is reshaping intimacy, identity and the way children understand sex.The audience then brings up men borrowing money from women, love scams and whether gender equality means women should also be willing to financially support their partners. This leads back into a wider discussion about successful men gaining access to more women, wives receiving the burdened version of their husbands while outsiders get the fun version, and whether providing financially is enough when someone is emotionally absent from the marriage.The episode closes on a more reflective note as younger listeners ask the crew for advice about marriage, responsibility, personal growth and becoming the person their future family will need. Long-time supporters share heartfelt stories about discovering The Dojo, finding community through the podcast and having their values challenged over the years. As the second-last episode draws to a close, the final audience participation becomes both a classic chaotic Dojo debate and an emotional tribute to the impact the podcast has had over its ten-year journey.

https://linktr.ee/blacksenseisocietySPOILER WARNING: Spider-Man Brand New Day spoilers run from 8:40 to about 35:00. One Piece Elbaf and Wano spoilers hit around 3:07:00. Skip ahead if you are not caught up.Santo and Miles came in with the radio voice on and did not let up for four hours. Tom Holland just dropped the biggest Spider-Man opening ever and the fellas are not buying the "best Spidey movie ever" narrative, so we broke down the villain problem, the Tobey vs Andrew vs Tom ranking, and where this actually lands in the Holland run. Then Rockstar decided to lock the GTA 6 extended look behind a Netflix subscription with a 100 dollar Ultimate Edition already on the table, and the panel had thoughts. In between: a two hour music war over what even counts as a rap album, Drake vs Kendrick top five cases, Jay Z, Uzi, Kodak, the R&B GOATs, and a Beyonce vs Taylor Swift aura debate that got the super chats going. Plus One Piece Elbaf, Kyrie slander, and a full fighting game tangent into Marvel Tokon and EVO.Hot Takes and Vybez. Season 3 Episode 2.TIMESTAMPS (approximate)0:00 We are live: Season 3 Episode 2 intro3:30 Housekeeping and Linktree5:35 Hot Takes and Vybez: setting the tone8:40 Spider-Man Brand New Day review: entertaining or overrated14:00 Can Marvel finally give Spider-Man a real villain25:00 Ranking every live action Spider-Man: Tobey vs Andrew vs Tom29:20 Should Miles Morales stay animated30:10 Sequel theories: symbiote, space, and who else is out there35:00 Parenting, fame, and the social media playbook47:00 Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declare for the WNBA draft56:00 What actually counts as a rap album1:00:00 Blurring the line: rap vs pop vs R&B1:05:15 Jay Z and the catalog conversation1:07:00 Drake vs Kendrick: does either have a top five case1:25:30 Building the real top five1:31:00 Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Tyler, J Cole1:41:00 Kodak Black and the peak run debate1:45:15 Beyonce vs Taylor Swift: who has more aura1:53:35 Kodak vs Denzel Curry vs X2:05:25 Meek Mill and Nightmares to Dreams2:14:25 Best women in music2:26:30 R&B GOATs: Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo2:35:00 Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Travis Scott2:40:15 What we are watching and reading: Mushoku Tensei, Bleach, Tower of God2:43:35 Buc-ee's vs Wawa: the gas station food war2:50:15 GTA 6 behind a Netflix paywall and the 100 dollar Ultimate Edition3:00:30 Is Red Dead Redemption 2 actually overrated3:07:30 Ranking Wano and where One Piece stands3:10:30 Elbaf, Vegapunk, and that robot3:13:50 Kyrie Irving and the greatest under six foot three debate3:19:40 Super chat: The Weeknd on the Persona 6 soundtrack3:21:00 Marvel Rivals and Marvel Tokon first impressions3:30:15 The Avatar fighting game is actually good3:38:50 EVO, Arslan Ash, Tokido and fighting game GOATs3:52:00 OutroHOSTED BYSantoMileswith Radell and the Dojo panelFollow everything at https://linktr.ee/blacksenseisocietyBusiness and guest inquiries: blacksenseisociety@gmail.comKEYWORDSspider man brand new day review, spider man brand new day spoilers, tom holland best spider man, brand new day ending explained, best live action spider man ranking, gta 6 netflix trailer, gta 6 price, gta 6 extended look, rockstar netflix deal, red dead redemption 2 overrated, drake vs kendrick, drake top 5 rappers, best rap albums debate, r&b goat debate, beyonce vs taylor swift, one piece elbaf, one piece wano ranking, kyrie irving debate, marvel tokon, evo fighting games, anime podcast, black sensei society, open dojo podcastanimeonepiecespidermanbrandnewdaygta6tomhollanddrakekendricklamarhiphopdebaterbgoatmarveltokonevokyrieirvinganimepodcastopendojoblackseneisocietypodcastclipshottakes

The legend Dory Funk Jr. passed away this week, but his impact on the industry is gigantic. Matt Hardy reminisces about his time training at the fabled WWE Funkin' Dojo, mixing it up with some of the biggest stars in wrestling.   Special thanks to this week's sponsors!   Cash App - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/kp71m93l #CashAppPod  Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.   BlueChew - When you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third FREE with promo code HARDY. You will also receive an additional 10% OFF + Free overnight shipping on your first order. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.  You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy.   The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast is a pro wrestling podcast that covers Matt Hardy's journey through WWE, AEW, TNA, and other wrestling adventures.   Download the podcast:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com   #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz   Na703150

Bradley Anderson has dedicated much of his life to preserving and teaching the traditional Japanese martial arts, following a path that took him from rural Minnesota to the training halls of Japan and back again. Growing up in Hawley, Minnesota, Bradley developed an early interest in martial arts that eventually led him halfway around the world. He spent 11 years living and working in Japan, immersing himself in the country’s culture while training extensively in Kendo and Iaido under respected Japanese instructors. Through years of dedicated study, he overcame language barriers, embraced the discipline and attention to detail demanded by these centuries-old arts, and earned the rank of 4th-degree black belt in Iaido. Following his return to the United States, Bradley founded Agassiz Dojo with the mission of preserving and sharing the traditions of Japanese swordsmanship. What began in Moorhead has grown into a thriving martial arts community and recently expanded into a dedicated dojo in West Fargo, providing practitioners with a permanent home for the study of Kendo, Iaido, and Jodo. Today, it is believed to be the only school of its kind in the region devoted exclusively to traditional Japanese weapons arts. Please enjoy my interview with Bradley Anderson Agassiz Dojo – Iaido, Jodo, Kendo, Kenjutsu, BuSheDo in West Fargo, ND

Michelin-starred chef Adam Byatt joins us for a raucous live edition of the Go To Food Podcast, recorded in front of a packed audience at Bird House Brewery. The man behind Trinity, Bistro Union, Charlie's at Brown's, and the newly opened Rosina reveals how his latest restaurant secured 11,000 reservations and opened at full capacity from its very first service.Adam explains why every great restaurant needs a signature dish, how he built a social media audience of more than one million followers without compromising his craft, and why telling his own story has proved more powerful than traditional PR. He also shares his philosophy on Michelin stars, profitability, hospitality, and his ambition for Trinity to remain the very best one-star restaurant in the country.We travel back through Adam's extraordinary career, from discovering food on a childhood exchange trip to France and entering the Claridge's kitchen at just 15, to the rock-and-roll atmosphere of The Square in the 1990s. He opens up about pioneering small-plate dining at Thyme, losing everything after moving the restaurant to Covent Garden, and rebuilding his career through resilience, determination, and the creation of Trinity.There is also an exclusive first look at Adam's new Trinity cookbook, Ben attempts to impress him with homemade tongue tonnato and tiramisu, and Adam reveals his ultimate restaurants, comfort foods, death-row meal, and surprisingly controversial post-run Weetabix recipe. A funny, honest, and deeply insightful conversation with one of Britain's most respected chefs, brought to you by Blinq and Dojo.You can book a virtual demonstration with Quooker to find the right setup for your kitchen and remember, until the end of August, if you use the code GO TO FOOD, you'll get free installation and a free Quooker glassware set. Just head to www.Quooker.co.uk now!Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 164: Aubrey Back in the DojoSummary:  In this episode, Todd and Aubrey discuss Aubrey's continued adventures in list building. Discord: https://discord.gg/5EGmeXQNw9Patreon: https://patreon.com/MomentousStruggle427 Thank you Patrons, Jared S., Hispanic Potato, SAM M., Joshua L, Sheev, Gus A., Michael P., Nick A, Nick R, Mnt Mike, Brady, Silver Lining, Anthony H., Phil U, SYN_4, Andrew G., Dion E., Cameron F., Paul S, Nathan B, IndyGamer, Dylan M., Kevin C., Richard O., Craig F., Sampson, Matthew B, Eric B., Kenny B, Karla C., Matt B., Jake 

In this episode, recorded at Smoke and Blaze in Parktown North, the crew officially begins the final stretch of The Dojo and answers the question everyone has been asking: why end the podcast after ten years? They unpack how life, work, family responsibilities and changing priorities have made it increasingly difficult to get four adults into the same room every week. They also reflect on feeling as though they have said almost everything there is to say, and why it matters to leave voluntarily, on their own terms, rather than waiting for the show to slowly die or be forced out. The crew launches a WhatsApp hotline for listeners to share voice notes, videos, favourite moments, worst takes and personal stories about what The Dojo has meant to them, while teasing an upcoming audience-participation episode.From there, the episode becomes a full trip through The Dojo's history. The crew remembers the wild night that inspired the podcast, finding their first recording studio online, paying for time in a bedroom setup and releasing the earliest episodes with questionable GoPro footage. They revisit the barbershop and salon concepts, early guests, the PMI and Yamaha eras, pop-up recordings, house parties, festival appearances, failed attempts to build a podcast network and the many venues, sponsors, collaborators and friends who became part of the journey. They also look back at the technical disasters, financial risks, marathon episodes, memorable interviews, legendary parties and unexpected opportunities that came from building one of South Africa's earliest long-form conversational podcasts.The reflections become more personal as they discuss how the podcast changed their friendships, careers, confidence and social lives, while also remembering former guests and members of the community who have since passed away. They unpack disagreements behind the scenes, the pressure of carrying the show through difficult periods, the people who joined and left along the way, and the strange feeling of finally recognising the impact of something while preparing to let it go.The final stretch shifts into a heated conversation about modern dating, men approaching women, rejection, workplace boundaries and the difference between behaviour that is socially inappropriate and behaviour that is morally wrong. The crew debates sexual harassment, unsolicited explicit pictures, why women sometimes respond politely when they feel threatened, why victims may remain silent and how people instinctively defend members of their own “tribe.” That opens an even messier discussion about power, promotions and transactional sex: whether sleeping with someone to advance your career makes both parties complicit, whether meaningful consent can exist when one person controls the opportunity, and whether someone who willingly tries to bypass the system can later claim exploitation when the deal goes wrong. It is a nostalgic, funny and deeply contentious episode that celebrates ten years of The Dojo while proving that, even this close to the end, the crew can still find something new to argue about.

In his episode of Bring the Pain, Dan and I are back, ready to talk fights, while giving out free bets. On top of that, we'll have parlays and DFS lineups so that you can slay the slates. We also have Manny, from the Dojo of Pain, who is also a fighter on my team and loves to talk fight theory. With a winning combination like that, you can't go wrong. So buckle up because we're about to get take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you. Time Stamps: What's Cooking: Tom Aspinall Cleared! (10:46) Fight 1: Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman (20:13) Co-Main Event: Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov (31:20) Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov (48:12) Fight Card Recap (1:08:39) Soup Can of the Week: Brendson Ribeiro (1:22:54) DFS Lineups and Rankings (1:25:23) The Parlay of Pain (1:30:26) Saddle up Cowboy: Ending Thoughts (1:34:01) Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto #fightclubofpain #ufcsheriffs #ufc #ufcabudhabi #mma #sportsbetting #dojoofpain #dfsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Matt Page, actor, writer, director, and martial arts comedian best known as the unforgettable Master Ken from the hit web series Enter The Dojo.With more than 300 million YouTube views, Matt has become a global sensation by blending martial arts with comedy in a way that has entertained practitioners and non-practitioners alike. His Master Ken LIVE! comedy show has toured internationally, bringing audiences across the United States, Australia, and beyond a unique mix of humor, martial arts culture, and unforgettable characters.Beyond comedy, Matt has built an impressive career in film and television. His credits include The Paper Tigers, Sicario, Shot Caller, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Breaking Bad, The Night Shift, Messiah, and Chambers. Most recently, he wrote, directed, and starred in the action thriller Cop vs. Killer, showcasing his talents both in front of and behind the camera.Join us for a fun and insightful conversation about martial arts, filmmaking, creativity, comedy, entrepreneurship, and building a career by staying true to your unique vision. Whether you're a martial artist, movie fan, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with stories, laughter, and inspiration.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and the founder of Speaking Prowess, where he combines expertise in communication and leadership to help individuals unlock their full potential. As a professional speaker, solutions expert, and executive coach, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, Sifu Rafael helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry while sharpening their speaking skills along the way.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #masterken #martialarts #filmmaking #comedy #speakingprowess #sifurafael

World Eight joins us and takes us into the 8th Dojo with his first lesson: Threat Assessment.

Season 3 of Open Dojo is officially LIVE. Santo, Miles, and Lani are back from DreamCon Houston (barbecue, hoops, and one very cursed rental car) and they get into all of it: why these companies are weaponizing our childhood with microtransactions, Call of Duty Black Ops nostalgia, the World Cup and the never ending Messi GOAT debate, the state of rap, and the Blue Lock agenda that refuses to die.Heads up: we lined up a full Video Games x Anime crossover ranking and only got part of the way into it, so treat this as the kickoff. The rest is coming next episode.Catch everything we do here: https://linktr.ee/blacksenseisocietySPOILER WARNING: current arc Blue Lock and One Piece talk starts around 03:00:00. If you are not caught up, skip straight to the outro.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro: Season 3 premiere, DreamCon Houston and Texas barbecue08:03 DreamCon basketball recap (the VSS runs, Ty vs the crew)12:34 Favorite DreamCon moments15:02 Road trip chaos (lost keys, flat tire, the rental saga)53:19 Starstruck or not: meeting people in person54:00 World Cup breakdown (England, Argentina, Kai locks in)01:02:00 Is Messi really the GOAT?01:45:19 Call of Duty Black Ops and the nostalgia trap01:52:34 Companies weaponizing our childhood (microtransactions)01:53:50 Pokemon XD, Nintendo, and paying for nostalgia again01:59:23 Digital ownership: Sony, Crunchyroll, and losing your library02:02:31 Battle passes everywhere (Olive Garden, PrizePicks)02:07:42 Blind ranking video game franchises02:16:27 The state of rap: is hip hop dying?02:39:49 Chris Brown: why isn't he bigger?02:53:53 Usher vs Chris Brown and concert culture03:00:04 The Kai apology form: Blue Lock agenda (spoilers)03:05:41 Outro and shout outsKEYWORDSOpen Dojo, Black Sensei Society, Alive Podcast Network, anime podcast, video games x anime, Call of Duty Black Ops, gaming microtransactions, gaming nostalgia, Pokemon XD Gale of Darkness, Nintendo Switch 2, digital ownership, battle pass culture, World Cup, Messi GOAT debate, Blue Lock, One Piece, DreamCon Houston, state of hip hop, Chris Brown, power scaling debateOpen Dojo is part of the Black Sensei Society universe on the Alive Podcast Network. Hosted by Santo with Miles and Lani, featuring Kai and Trent.

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubElisabeth Hendrickson - Advisor, Coach, Speaker & Co-Author of "Signals & Levers"Joel Tosi - Co-Founder & CTO at Dojo & Co & Co-Author of "Signals & Levers"Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantCheck out more here:https://gotopia.tech/episodes/448RESOURCESElisabethhttps://ruby.social/@testobsessedhttps://github.com/testobsessedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/testobsessedhttps://curiousduck.ioJoelhttps://mastodon.social/@joeltosihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-tosi-531a3bCharleshttps://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://mastodon.social/@charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comLinkshttps://ruthmalan.comhttp://www.ask-force.org/web/Discourse/Rittel-Dilemmas-General-Theory-Planning-1973.pdfDESCRIPTIONElisabeth Hendrickson and Joel Tosi open by explaining why systems thinking is having a moment right now: organizations that went all-in on Agile and DevOps are finding those returns plateauing, and the rise of AI is forcing engineering teams to reexamine where their real bottlenecks are. The book, Signals & Levers, gives software engineers a practical vocabulary and toolkit for that examination. A core insight is that most organizational dysfunction isn't caused by bad people or bad intentions, but by systems that produce bad outcomes predictably and structurally. The named archetypes in the book — over 20 of them, covering patterns like escalating technical debt, the "fixes that fail" loop, and the boiling frog — give teams a shared language to recognize and reason about those patterns without having to discover them from scratch.The most practically actionable section of the conversation covers signals versus levers: understanding the difference between information (a signal) and an intervention point (a lever) is the foundation for making changes that actually work rather than changes that feel productive and achieve nothing. On AI, both authors are cautious in the right ways: Elisabeth uses it daily as a thinking partner but keeps herself firmly at the steering wheel. Joel's warning is starker — AI amplifies whatever is already true about your organization, including dysfunction, and if it lets you ship faster than you can learn, the consequences may be severe. The book closes with an exercise for the reader: if AI doubles your delivery speed, what happens when you can ship faster than you can adapt?RECOMMENDED BOOKSElisabeth Hendrickson & Joel Tosi • Signals & Levers • https://amzn.to/4g6Fb3CDiana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/3ZpycdJDon Norman • The Design of Everyday Things • https://amzn.to/4fV6QVlGene Kim • The Unicorn Project • https://amzn.to/3woXQDzGene Kim, Kevin Behr & George Spafford • The Phoenix Project • https://amzn.to/3X9cYxaPeter Degrace & Leslie Hulet Stahl • Wicked Problems, Righteous Solutions • https://amzn.to/3ScP0D9Frederick Brooks Jr. • The Mythical Man-Month • https://amzn.to/4gd10OVGerald Weinberg • An Introduction to General Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/4dZCsaODonella H. Meadows • Thinking in Systems • https://amzn.to/3XtqYCVBlueskyInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

In this episode we are joined by one of my all-time favorite professors Dr. Sean McDonough! Sean has taught a class called "Tolkien's Apocalyptic Imagination" at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for over 20 years now and his recent book "Truth's Consuming Ecstasy" explores Revelation in light of Tolkien and 5 other literary and philosophical voices. See Sean's previous visit to the Dojo at: https://youtu.be/uIk8f9VfPok Truth's Consuming Ecstasy is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Consuming-Ecstasy-Philosophical-Investigations/dp/1481323342/ Other Tolkien resources: * DiscipleDojo's CS Lewis & JRR Tolkien Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcS7cPUDS3pY&si=UiVpZrXTp7a7P640 * Letters of Tolkien - https://www.amazon.com/Letters-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0358652987/ * The Road to Middle-Earth - https://www.amazon.com/Road-Middle-Earth-Tolkien-Created-Mythology/dp/0618257608/ * Tolkien and the Great War - https://www.amazon.com/Tolkien-Great-War-Threshold-Middle-earth/dp/0618574816/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

The hobby is drowning in great choices right now, and that's both a gift and a trap. We talk through what “superabundance” really looks like in modern scale modeling: a flood of high-quality plastic model kits, aftermarket decals, 3D printed parts, and specialized paint and weathering products that would've felt impossible a couple decades ago. Using examples like the suddenly crowded field of 1/72 P-40B kits, we dig into why the golden age of modeling is real, and how it can still leave you stuck staring at options instead of making progress. We also share listener-driven updates and community news as the IPMS Nationals get closer, including travel plans, meetups, and the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to host fellow modelers while your house and hobby room are mid-remodel. On the community side, we're pushing toward a better home for long-term reference content, so great builds and tips don't disappear into the Facebook timeline. If you've been following the Dojo build content, we also talk about improving visibility and inviting more Q and A with builders. Then we go hands-on with one of the most common problem areas in aircraft modeling: clear parts and canopies. We cover practical techniques like using a micro razor saw to avoid cracking brittle clear plastic, choosing the right adhesive (and why some “clear” glues can still be tricky), and how careful sanding and test fitting before you glue can prevent gaps you'll hate later. We also debate the big workflow question: when to attach the canopy, and how the answer changes depending on the kit and whether it's posed open or closed. If you enjoy these kinds of deep-dive shop talks, subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a quick rating or review. What's your best tip for avoiding choice paralysis and keeping your mojo on the bench?Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerBases By BillYour source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.  

For our milestone 200th episode of Dojo Talks, we are joined by Grandmaster and long-time second to Magnus Carlsen, Peter Heine Nielsen!  The sensei and Peter discuss the upcoming 2026 FIDE Presidential election.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 - Election Intro 02:54 - FIDE Voting System 07:54 - Secret Ballots & FIFA 18:59 - Two-Term Limit Drama 33:15 - The New Candidates 1:03:47 - Coaching Magnus & Freestyle Chess

This week, we're joined by actor and MaxFun friend Hal Lublin to talk about McGruff the Crime Dog, travel rewards programs, jovial japes, and so much more.  *Follow Hal Lublin on Instagram *Check out Tights and Fights *Check out We Got This *Preorder The Amazing Venom *Check out more Amazing Spiderman content from Jordan. *Order Jordan's new Web of Venom comic. *Check out Jordan's comic Predator: Bloodshed. * Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood! * Order Jordan's new Venom comic! * Donate to Al Otro Lado. * Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!   ~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~ Get  Bronto Dino-Merch! Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store. Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug! The Maximum Fun Bookshop! Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes! Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On. Produced by Christian Dueñas Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjjgo

95% of the time, it's not a people problem. It's a process problem. So I set out to fix the process and in doing it, I found a way to clone my best employees. How skills took my X account from ~100K to 3M+ monthly impressions The finance skill that found $500K in hidden costs in 30 minutes Our internal "Skills Dojo" - think GitHub meets an app store for your team's best skills How evals and agentic loops turn one person into the work of 5-10 Chapters 00:00 Clone Your Best Employees With Skills 00:25 The Results: 3M+ Views on X 00:43 Building & Forking Skills 02:00 Fat Skills, Thin Harness 02:13 Skills That Drive Real Leads 02:48 The AI Marketing Skills Repo (2,600 Stars) 04:00 The Finance Skill That Saved $500K 04:53 X Long-Form Writer + Humanizer 05:39 Inside Our Skills Dojo 08:04 Publishing & Sanitizing Skills 09:00 Most Problems Are Process Problems 10:48 Speaking at MozCon NYC 11:26 Training The Team Like Jedi 12:03 The Person Of One 14:05 What Makes A Real Skill 14:18 What Is A Good Eval? 15:04 Agentic Loops Explained 16:45 Daisy-Chaining Skills Into Loops

We settle into a laid-back holiday catch-up, swap a few vacation highlights, and revisit that specific kind of nostalgia that comes from remembering long-gone hobby shops and the stuff we bought there. Then we look ahead to July with two feature episodes on the calendar, including a shop talk segment, plus a Nationals run-up as IPMS Nationals gets closer. If you like plastic model building podcasts that stay practical and builder-focused, this one sets the tone for what's coming next.We also spend time on the heart of the hobby: community. The Dojo keeps growing because modelers show up with questions, techniques, material tips, and works in progress, and the replies actually help people build better. A perfect example is the 3M tape conversation that started as a listener tip and turned into a thread with real momentum and even some unexpected crossover into Mike's day job. If you've got a topic you want us to tackle, or you're planning to come to the national convention, we want to hear from you. Subscribe, share the show with a modeling friend, and leave a quick review so more builders can find us.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.  

GM Jacob Aagaard joins Dojo Talks for a deep conversation on chess books, AI, coaching, and the future of chess improvement. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 Jacob Aagaard's Publishing Journey 07:09 The New Dvoretsky Book Collection 12:18 Are Chess Books Still Relevant? 27:25 Deep Work vs. Digital Learning 39:33 AI, Chess, and the Future of Learning 50:19 Why Great Chess Coaches Still Matter 56:05 Why Beginner Chess Books Are Too Hard

Friday Free Show with special guest Seth Petruzelli Seth returns after a long break to discuss life, family, and business Dojo relocation after property redevelopment forces a move Uncertainty over Tom & Dan studio building being sold Idea of sharing a combined studio and dojo space Dream plans for a Tom & Dan Fantasy Factory Seth considers leaving martial arts for handcrafted leather work Challenges and burnout of running a small business Building a new business versus maintaining an old one Vera's emergency neck cyst diagnosis and upcoming surgery Parenting through medical emergencies and delayed anxiety Dan discusses lingering B6 toxicity symptoms and health anxiety Heart monitor and family history of heart disease Fourth of July pool party at Seth's nearly finished lake house House construction, landscaping, parking, and party prep Fireworks plans with Pyrospot and lake launch ideas Rope swing, beach improvements, and Florida lake life Brain-eating amoeba fears and Florida swimming risks Alpha-gal syndrome and health anxiety discussion Digestive health improvements after Dr. Powers' treatment plan Animal Time preview with Concrete Mike Robot fighting, AI music, and viral robot videos Favorite workout music and emotional playlists Aging, ED medication, puberty, and awkward health lessons Childhood health fears and HIV misconceptions Teaching kids accurate health information Concrete Mike's Florida wildlife stories and paddling adventures Cottonmouth encounter at a construction site HOA frustrations over grilling and smoking Rainbow River alligator attack discussion Florida wildlife fears versus actual risks Being present instead of filming everything Parenting, relationships, and growing out of party life Kid-free vacations and Disney Cruise plans VPNs, online privacy, and age verification laws Adult website jokes and chat room chaos Weight advantages in combat sports and Seth's MMA career Roadside memorials and remembrance debate AI assistants compared, including Claude and ChatGPT Tips should be calculated before tax More Fourth of July fireworks and lake safety Hollerbach's Knights Hall feast promotion Studio pinball fundraiser plans Website and app rebuild fundraising Rising costs facing small businesses Fourth of July events with Pyrospot and St. Cloud BDM programming reminders and holiday sendoff ### Stay connected with Tom & Dan: Website: https://tomanddan.com App: https://tomanddan.com/app BDM Membership: https://tomanddan.com/register Merch: https://tomanddan.com/merch Watch live: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@tomanddanlive Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tomanddanlive Follow us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/tomanddanshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/tomanddanshow X: https://x.com/tomanddanlive TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tomanddanshow Listen: ACT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/61976/rss AMT RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/18904/rss BDM RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/37121/rss

In this episode, the world's leading CS Lewis literary critic enters the Dojo to discuss the ingenious literary code embedded in the Chronicles of Narnia, which Lewis himself kept hidden from everyone! Dr. Michael Ward's resources: * Planet Narnia - https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ * The Narnia Code - https://www.amazon.com/Narnia-Code-Lewis-Secret-Heavens/dp/1414339658/ * Narnia Code (Documentary) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2012083/ * Peak Middle-earth: Why Mount Doom is not the Climax of The Lord of the Rings - https://anunexpectedjournal.com/peak-middle-earth-why-mount-doom-is-not-the-climax-of-the-lord-of-the-rings/ * Michael's website - https://MichaelWard.net * Michael's Oxford Faculty page - https://www.theology.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-michael-ward Related DiscipleDojo videos: Why the Ransom Trilogy is my Favorite - https://youtu.be/MKSGy4eHXPU The "Martial" Arts in CS Lewis's Space Trilogy - https://youtu.be/ozDLL4DMR9Q ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

The sensei discuss is the queen really worth 9 points, or should it be valued closer to 10? Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:05 — Is the Queen Worth 10 Points? 09:38 — Queen vs. Two Rooks 17:41 — When Is the Queen Stronger? 29:56 — Queen vs. Three Minor Pieces 40:10 — How Chess Values Evolve 53:20 — Final Thoughts on Piece Values

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of the Shenmue Dojo show! Today we cover the latest Shenmue news, have a discussion about Virtua Fighter, our history with the series, the new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and how it could lead to a new Shenmue game.MAIN DISCUSSION TOPICS - Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase: https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQVirtua Fighter Crossroads Announced - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/Timestamps:INTRO (00:00:00)NEWS (00:10:50)MUSIC - DANCING SHADOW (00:38:34)MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER HISTORY (00:42:38)MUSIC - MAIN THEME VF2 (00:58:02)MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROAD (00:59:00)MUSIC - SARAH STAGE VF2 (01:19:12)MAIN DISCUSSION - FUTURE OF SHENMUE (01:22:42)OUTRO (01:49:32)MUSIC - MY SHINING STAR (01:52:22)News:* Push Square Shares Uncovered Shenmue Art - https://shenmuedojo.com/push-square-shares-uncoverd-shenmue-art/* New Shenmue 3 Enhanced Screenshots - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-new-screenshots-from-inin-games/* Nintendo Life Yu Suzuki Interview - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-talks-shenmue-iii-enhanced-in-new-nintendo-life-interview/* Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/* Shenmue Figgyz Wave 3 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/* Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/Mentioned Links:* Main Topic Discussion - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/* Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase: https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ* Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5Notable Links:* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠Music Used:Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)VF CG PORTRAIT - Sarah Theme - Dancing ShadowVirtua Fighter 2 - Main ThemeVirtua Fighter 2 - Sarah StageVF CG PORTRAIT - Pai Theme - My Shining StarBackground music is various Shenmue pieces.Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fpd3yvWbIFUListen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!Support us on Ko-fi, buy us a capsule toy! - https://ko-fi.com/shenmuedojoThanks for watching!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join

Have you heard the "autopilot" fear currently running through the creative world? It's the nagging thought that says: Why bother training for a career in voiceover when an AI can clone a voice in seconds? Many aspiring artists are stalling before they even begin, convinced that the machine has already won the race. But is a cloned voice actually the same as a human story? Or are we confusing "data" with "connection"? Let's make the case that while AI can create realistic digital avatars, it currently lacks the emotional depth, spontaneity, and "soul" that define human performance.  The solution isn't to ignore AI, but to double down on the one thing a machine cannot replicate: authenticity. This is the philosophy of Tish Hicks. A classically trained opera singer and legendary voice actor with over 30 years in the industry, Tish has voiced everything from high-profile Subaru campaigns to iconic roles in Grand Theft Auto V and World of Warcraft.  As the "Master Sensei" of The V.O. Dojo, she is a self-described "educational rebel" who is proving that human-made art isn't just surviving—it's thriving. In this episode, Tish shares how she maintains a six-figure career in an era of digital clones. We discuss why the "human premium" is becoming more valuable as the market gets flooded with AI, and why now is actually the most important time to master your craft.  If you've been hovering on the edge of a creative career but are held back by the fear of technology, Tish's insights will provide the mindset shift you need to find your own authentic resonance. She will also share the 5 rules of voice over and get you in the right mindset for thinking this is actually possible. Sharing our conversation could be the spark that helps a talented voice find the courage to speak up in a world of digital noise. Find Tish Hicks here: https://www.thevodojo.com/cwd Watch our interview here:  https://youtu.be/V1-9Viv2bmw  

Santo flies dolo and runs the dojo solo this week, and somehow it still turned into one of the most chaotic Friday hangs yet. Hoops crashouts, a Luka debate that nearly ended a friendship, a heavy Blue Lock chapter breakdown, World Cup energy, and a Big Three trivia game that came down to the wire.Tap in with everything BSS: https://linktr.ee/blacksenseisocietyWHAT WENT DOWN:Kent walks in fresh off the worst Finals performance he has ever witnessed and crashes out about the Spurs losing to the Knicks. "Trade everybody but Carter Bryant." We get into worst Finals showings ever, the Wemby crown, and which rings get milked the hardest (08 Celtics, Cowboys, Bulls).Gabe and Riddell go to WAR over Luka Doncic: roster construction, the PJ Washington and Kyrie value debate, was it really only one good year, and that Anthony Davis trade. Things got real.BLUE LOCK SPOILER ZONE (current chapter, skip to the next timestamp if you are not caught up): the "What is Ego?" chapter, Rin getting sat down, Karasu stepping up as the voice of the team, the Nagi truthers staying undefeated, and predictions heading into the England match.World Cup on US soil: England's bench depth, Messi tying the record, Ronaldo looking washed at 40, and the legendary hot tub vs Texas heat debate.THE BIG THREE TRIVIA: Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece, Family Feud style, two teams, and a finish nobody saw coming. (When in doubt, the answer is LeBron.)CHAPTERS (approximate):00:00 Welcome, housekeeping, Patreon and Linktree05:14 Spurs vs Knicks: Kent's Finals crashout30:00 Most milked championship rings debate37:00 The Luka Doncic roster and trade argument1:02:00 Blue Lock spoilers: What is Ego and Rin benched1:24:00 World Cup talk: USA, England, Messi, Ronaldo1:47:00 The Big Three trivia game: Bleach, Naruto, One Piece2:55:00 Final score, the draw, and outroIf you rocked with this one, hit that like, subscribe, and the notification bell. Pull up to the Discord through the Linktree to get in the conversation, and check the Patreon for exclusive content.KEYWORD TAGS:Blue Lock, Blue Lock chapter reaction, what is ego blue lock, Rin benched, Isagi, Nagi, Karasu, Blue Lock manga, anime podcast, manga podcast, Black Sensei Society, Open Dojo, BSS, the big three anime, Bleach trivia, Naruto trivia, One Piece trivia, anime trivia game, NBA Finals reaction, Spurs Knicks, Luka Doncic debate, Wembanyama, World Cup, Messi, Ronaldo, sports and anime podcast, weeb podcast

Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss slumps. How they happen, why they happen, and how to get out of one.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:06 What is a Slump? 02:08 Why Slumps Happen 07:36 Rating Milestones & Tougher Competition 10:06 Confidence & The Junior Slump 19:20 Hard Work & Fitness 22:58 Changing Your Mindset

En esta emisión en vivo por YouTube discutimos los cambios que sufrió el Tode para convertirse en Karate. También respondemos las preguntas de la audiencia.

This week, Taking You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Dory Funk Jr & The Funkin Dojo. Host John Poz and Dr Tom talk about Dory, the Dojo, the training, the wrestlers there, the WWF, the developmental system, and more. Other topics include Becky Lynch vs Charlotte being like the Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels feud in more ways than one and the WWE killing Ric Flair's legacy. Support #CCN by checking out mybookie.ag ! Use the code CONTROL to get a 50% bonus on your deposit! Deposit $50 & get $25, or go big and deposit $100 & get $50! Plus bet on #WWE #MITB , or any other sport on this planet! Easy deposit system & even easier withdrawals at #MyBookie At shopmando.com the Mando Starter Pack comes with a Solid Stick #deodorant + Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini #BodyWash or Deodorant Wipes), & #free shipping. As a special offer for #TYTS listeners, new customers get $5 off a Starter Pack w our exclusive code. That's over 40% off if you use code SCHOOL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode of "Leave Your Mark," Vince Cortez interviews Michael Basil, who shares his expertise on effective leadership skills. We dive into practical advice for those looking to improve their career trajectory and truly understand how to be a leader. Michael offers valuable new manager tips to foster inspiration within any team. RESOURCES MENTIONED:►  Visit our website: https://www.leaveyourmarkvc.com     InVINCEble Coaching course:►  https://leave-your-mark-podcast-vc.ck...           Discover the keys to monetizing your podcast and gain practical tips on transforming your    passion into a thriving venture.  ►  Visit our website: https://www.leaveyourmarkvc.com     ►  Donations Here send your gift to our host Vince:        https://www.buymeacoffee.com/leaveyou...Subscribe to LYM on YouTube!   / @leaveyoumarkvincecortese2020 Vince Cortese, Author: My Story about Courage and FaithBad Days are Really Good Days in Disguisehttps://amzn.to/3TB6VBP_______________Reach out to us on our website!https://www.leaveyourmarkvc.com/contactSupport the show

In this episode of Dojo Talks, the sensei revisits how rapid advancements in AI are shaping everyday life and changing the way chess players train, coach, and spar. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 — Introduction: Revisiting AI and Chess 01:00 — AI's Impact on Everyday Life & The Economy 03:33 — The Reality of AI Chess Coaches 07:34 — The "Glazing" Problem & Human Accountability 10:42 — LLMs, Position Descriptions, and Stories 21:01 — Why Human Expertise Beats AI Motivation 29:45 — AI Sparring Bots and the Future of Training

The Dojo Sensei review last year's predictions, debates which rising stars and veterans will make the cut, and reveals their picks for the chess world's Top 10 players in 2027.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 Intro & Last Year's Results 2:18 Hits, Misses & Surprise Picks 6:55 What Happened to Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa? 10:25 The Best Prediction of the Year 15:31 Building the 2027 Top 10 List 23:17 Dark Horses and Comeback Candidates 39:34 Top 5 Predictions & Final Rankings

Join us as we delve into the world of professional wrestling with an exclusive interview with Cameron Khai. Tune in now to learn more about their journey, training, and experiences in the ring. Watch now to get an inside look at the world of wrestling and discover more about your favorite athlete. Twitter Facebook Instagram- @CameronKhaiMerch-«««« Official Theme Song by This Wolf (Enough is Enough) »»»» YouTube: [http://bit.ly/Thiswolf](http://bit.ly/Thiswolf) # Wrestling #WrestlingCommunity #Sports #IndieWrestling #fandiscussion #WrestlingInterviews #IndieWrestling #Interview #WatchNow #CameronKhai

Should you play up in chess tournaments? The sensi discuss tournament rating sections, strategy, and best methods for improvement.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 Should You Play Up? 0:55 Play Your Own Section 2:23 The Ego Trap 5:29 What About Juniors? 9:32 If Everyone Plays Up 17:15 Tournament Problems 22:27 Playing Stronger Opponents 29:09 Don't Play for a Draw 38:04 Confidence Matters 44:08 Enjoy the Challenge

Hey SaysWhovia, there's a big vat of chemicals threatening to blow, a Ultimate Fighting Championships ring getting built at the White House, and DoJo's getting married. So clearly: It's our time. Says Who is made possible by you, through your support of our Patreon at patreon.com/sayswho

Jesse, David, and Kostya discuss the opening revolution caused by powerful cloud engines and modern analysis and it's impacts on the state of current chess at all levels.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 The Opening Revolution 1:18 New Engine Evaluations 4:15 How Computers Think About Chess 7:12 Why This Is a Big Deal 11:16 More Openings Are Playable 14:12 The Blumenfeld Debate 20:23 Expanding Opening Theory 29:42 The Return of the Dragon 36:39 Weird Moves That Work 48:34 Humans vs Engine Evaluations 56:30 The Future of Opening Prep

Kazuo Saito came to Australia nearly 50 years ago and started a karate dojo in Sydney. Now in his 80s, he continues to promote Japanese martial arts—including their spiritual aspects—alongside his son, Harrison. Harrison, who is in his 20s and was born and raised in Australia, admits to having had conflicts with his strict Japanese father, but now believes that he and his father complement one another. We spoke to both of them. - 今から50年近く前に来豪し、シドニーで空手道場を開いた斎藤一夫さん。80代となった今も息子のハリソンさんと精神性を含めた日本の武道を広めています。オーストラリアで生まれ育った20代のハリソンさんは、厳格な父親との衝突や葛藤があったものの、今では父親と自分は互いを補い合う存在だと考えています。二人にお話を聞きました。

Episode 450 | Interview with Grandmaster Park (GMP) Podcast Description Episode 450 is a sit-down conversation with Grandmaster Park (GMP) — a longtime friend of the show and someone who's helped shape the modern martial arts school industry. We go back to the “old days” when billing companies took a painful cut just to collect tuition, and we talk about how the industry has changed — not just in technology, but in parent expectations, communication, staff culture, and what it takes to build something that lasts. Along the way, GMP shares a few simple (but powerful) mindset shifts: how to stop letting “scorpions” steal your peace, why COVID was a reset button for the industry, how to train staff like you train students, and why school owners have to start thinking about retirement and exit plans like real entrepreneurs. We also dig into AI — not as a gimmick, but as a tool that rewards school owners who learn how to ask better questions, document their story, and build systems faster than ever. Key Takeaways The industry used to pay a “tuition tax” — and most owners don't realize how far we've come.Back in the day, schools were heavily dependent on billing companies to collect tuition, and the fees could be brutal. The bigger point: when you've lived in a new normal long enough, you forget how much friction you used to tolerate. Parents don't automatically trust the instructor the way they used to — so communication has to evolve.What worked 20–30 years ago (“Just do this at home and they'll do better in class”) doesn't always land today. The message still matters, but the delivery has to be clearer, more intentional, and more repeatable. Not everything is controllable — and the scorpion story is a gut-check for school owners.GMP shares the classic “scorpion and the frog” story: some people sting because it's in their nature. The lesson isn't to become cynical — it's to stop being surprised, protect your energy, and choose your circle wisely. COVID was a reset button — and the schools that survived often leveled up.GMP's take is blunt: a shakeout happened. Some schools closed that didn't deserve it, but many that survived did so because they had a real foundation, real systems, and the discipline to prepare for “winter.” If you're living tuition-to-tuition as a business owner, something is off.GMP challenges the idea that entrepreneurship should feel like paycheck-to-paycheck. He points to basic discipline: track spending, cut the leaks, and start investing for the future. Compound interest is the “eighth wonder of the world” — but only if you actually use it.The conversation hits on index funds (like the S&P 500), performance-based investing vs. cash sitting idle, and simple retirement vehicles (like a SIMPLE IRA) that can help owners and staff build long-term stability. Train your staff the same way you train your students: white belt to black belt.One of the biggest paradigm shifts in the episode: school owners already know how to build a curriculum that takes a beginner to black belt — but they don't apply that same thinking to staff. GMP's challenge: build a staff playbook and training path with clear expectations, checkpoints, and “retests.” If a student doesn't know the form, they don't move on. Staff training should work the same way. Some “student problems” are actually teaching mistakes.The left/right example is a perfect reminder: if the student can't process the instruction, the teacher has to change the approach. Color patches. Better cues. Different framing. The responsibility is to keep improving the delivery. Failure isn't the enemy — but you have to teach the culture around it.GMP and Allie talk about how Eastern philosophy treats failure as part of success, while many parents/students hear “failure” as “you are a failure.” Clear guidelines, expectations, and the way you deliver feedback matters. AI rewards the owner who learns how to ask better questions.GMP calls AI a new gold rush. The shift is from hunting for answers to learning how to prompt well. Start simple. Talk to it. Use voice mode. Feed it your story and your values — then let it help you build systems, onboarding, curriculum, and communication faster. Exit planning is coming to martial arts — whether owners are ready or not.GMP points out that private equity is paying attention to children's activity businesses (including martial arts). That makes “exit” a real conversation — but it starts with getting your house in order. Action Steps for School Owners Do a quick “leak audit” this week.Pick one recurring expense you've normalized (subscriptions, food runs, convenience spending) and calculate what it costs per month. Decide what you're keeping, what you're cutting, and what you're redirecting into savings/investing. Create a “Close the Dojo” shutdown routine — but for your finances.Set a weekly 15-minute money check-in: revenue, expenses, cash on hand, and one action to improve next week. Build a staff curriculum outline (one page is enough to start).Write the stages of staff development like belts: New hire (white belt): basics + values + front desk standards Assistant instructor: class support + parent communication Lead instructor: full class ownership + retention responsibilities Manager: systems + team leadership Add “retests” to your staff training.Pick one skill that keeps breaking (phone scripts, intro tours, enrollment conversations, attendance follow-up). Create a simple checklist and re-train until it's consistent. Fix one teaching mistake you keep repeating.If you keep saying the same thing and getting the same blank stares, change the cue. Change the visual. Change the framing. Don't keep “punching the same wall.” Start using AI daily for one small business task.Don't overcomplicate it. Pick one: Draft a parent email Create an onboarding checklist Write a staff training outline Brainstorm a retention campaign The goal is reps — not perfection. Write down your “exit plan” in one paragraph.Even if it's messy. Do you want to sell? License? Hand it to a team member? Reduce teaching hours? The point is to stop pretending you'll “figure it out later.” Additional Resources Mentioned Index funds / S&P 500 (as an example of performance-based investing) SIMPLE IRA (as an example of a retirement vehicle for small businesses) PCP (Praise–Correct–Praise) and positive reframing/deflection as communication tools Note: A book by Tony Graff is mentioned in the conversation, but the exact title wasn't confirmed in the transcript.

The sensei discuss the rise of young players Yagiz Erdogmus and Faustino Oro and the next generation of players and training.  Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 0:00 Intro 1:23 Erdogmas Breaks 2700 at 14 5:20 Proving Himself Against Elite Competition 10:42 Is This a New Era of Chess Talent? 16:17 Engines, Neural Networks, and Human Limits 22:57 How AI Changed Modern Chess Training 32:55 Fearless Juniors and the New Generation 46:11 Fino Oro Becomes GM at 12 56:29 Blitz Monsters and the Future of Chess

In this episode Dr. Nijay Gupta returns to the Dojo to talk about what many Christians overlook when it comes to the Apostle Paul. Paul for the World is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-World-Grounded-Life_Not-Friendship/dp/1540966925/ Nijay's substack: https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/ Nijay and AJ Swaboda's “Slow Theology” podcast on the 7 Churches of Revelation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xOusCrAZ8fld2bJ1bgoJY?si=Pyr1Gk1tSGWt4rit9YWm6g ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org  

Episode 449 | How to Wake Up Fired Up Again (Even If You're Burnt Out) Podcast Description Some mornings you wake up tired before the day even starts. Not because you're lazy. As Duane puts it, you're loaded — staff stuff, parent stuff, money stuff, marketing stuff, and a thousand open loops all living in your head at the same time. In Episode 449, Duane and Allie talk about how to get your energy and excitement back without pretending you have a perfect life or a Pinterest-perfect routine. Instead, they share a simple, repeatable framework you can run even on your worst weeks — starting with a non-negotiable step that happens the night before. Key Takeaways You're not lazy — you're loaded.If you're waking up exhausted, it's often because you're carrying too much mentally. Too many “browser tabs” are open, and you're trying to keep them all from crashing. Morning routines matter, but perfection isn't the goal.Duane says it straight: you don't need a Pinterest-perfect routine. You need one you can repeat on your worst week — not just your best week. Starting your day in reaction mode keeps you behind.When you grab your phone first thing, you're instantly responding to problems, messages, and stress. That sets the tone for the whole day. The first step to a better morning happens the night before.The foundation of the whole system is what Duane calls “Close the Dojo.” You wouldn't leave your school unlocked and messy overnight — don't leave your brain like that either. Energy is leadership plus systems — not luck.This isn't about hype, five-hour energy drinks, or forcing motivation. It's about building a simple system that helps you show up consistently. Less is more when you're overwhelmed.Allie shares the “restaurant rescue” idea: a huge menu makes everything worse. Fewer priorities done well beats a long list done halfway. You need at least one person in your corner.Duane and Allie talk about how they've supported each other through tough seasons. The takeaway: find one like-minded person you can call when you're stuck. Action Steps for School Owners Do the 7-day “Close the Dojo” challenge (5–10 minutes each night).Before bed, take a few minutes to “lock up” your day: Write tomorrow's #1 priority (the one thing that makes tomorrow a win) If you need more structure, add #2 and #3 (but not 27) Choose your first action for the morning so you can start without thinking Do a quick brain dump so you're not carrying open loops into the night Set up your morning to be smoother (remove friction).Duane's examples are simple but powerful: Put out your clothes Put your keys where they belong Prep the coffee Get the gym bag/shoes ready Try the bonus morning routine (before you touch your phone).For extra points, run these three steps before you check email or messages: Body first: move for 5 minutes, hydrate, warm up like you would before sparring Mind second: prayer, journaling, quiet time, reading — anything that puts your mind back on “centerline” Mission third: take one real action that moves your life and school forward (follow-ups, retention touch, staff conversation, parent communication, fixing a leaking system) If you're burnt out, look for the energy leak — then delete it.Duane and Allie both come back to this idea: some things simply aren't serving you anymore. If a system exists just to check a box, get rid of it. Additional Resources Mentioned Stephen/Franklin Covey time management system (mentioned by Allie) “Make Your Bed” (book referenced by Allie)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew to hear the real story behind building a martial arts studio that has survived for 31 years. We talk about the setbacks that shaped him first, from pursuing criminal justice and trying multiple times to become a police officer, to finally reaching a breaking point where he had to ask himself: What do I actually control, and what do I do next?That question changed everything.We dive into how Andrew built his business from the ground up, how his first student walked through the door, and how referrals, community relationships, and consistency helped grow the dojo over time. We also get honest about the difficult parts of entrepreneurship: rising rent, unexpected damage, insurance costs, emergencies, and the pressure that comes with trying to keep a business alive.One of the biggest conversations in this episode is about pricing and why so many business owners struggle to charge what they're worth. We talk about burnout, resentment, helping people long-term, and why undercharging can actually hurt both the business owner and the people they serve.We also touch on leadership, parenting, bullying prevention, accountability, empathy versus sympathy, and the lessons COVID taught business owners about emergency funds, systems, and adapting under pressure.If you're interested in martial arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, fitness, or building something that lasts, this conversation has a lot of value in it.Subscribe for more real conversations like this, and let me know in the comments: what's one area of your life you're ready to take accountability for next?Support the showLearn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com

This week, the boys conclude the story of Count Dante with the infamous 1970 Dojo War, a brutal clash that left one man dead and Dante's legend in ruins. From comic book ads and "the Dragon Lady" to bullfighting stunts, scams, and spiraling violence, the Deadliest Man Alive finally loses control of his own myth. And after the dust settles, Dante crashes headfirst into crime, chaos, and a very real body count. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We zoom out to the bigger modeling hobby community. We recap our trip to the AMPS International Convention in South Bend, Indiana, from standout vendors to the simple joy of photographing great models without hovering too close with a phone. We also look ahead to Wonderfest at the end of May, including the added buzz around the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and what that could mean for sci-fi modeling, vendors, and themed builds on the tables.We close with what keeps the momentum going between shows: the Dojo. With thousands of members and growing daily, the best part is watching shop talk turn into practical, tested advice, like super glue discussions and new acrylic metallic paint tips for a convincing bare metal finish. Listen through, then subscribe, share the episode with a modeling friend, and leave a review so more builders can find the show.Don't forget MOJO15 gets you 15% off your order with KitMasx!Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerBases By BillYour source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.  

Jason Cruz Rickson Gracie Jiujitsu "Pure Bred"   Rooted in tradition, Jason's journey began at age seven training on wooden floors and makiwara boards. He earned a Traditional Karate Black Belt and is a Guro in both Pangamot and Lameco Filipino Martial Arts, which along with his experience in Jeet Kune Do served as the foundations for his striking style. A "purebred" Rickson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Jason's lineage is unbroken from his first trial lesson with Master Rickson Gracie to receiving his black belt from the hands of the Master. A dedicated coach and elite training partner, he is now a sought after coach and has prepared fighters for Professional Competition and played a pivotal role in the first and most recent victory of a Gracie since the early days of UFC.   Today he and his family run Bushido Mountain Dojo in Montana, where the mission of preserving art and spreading the way art Rickson Gracie Jiujitsu and Filipino Martial Arts is his focus.    From Karate to Invisible Jiu-Jitsu: Etiquette, Discipline, and Teaching as Family   Host Pete Deeley interviews Professor Jason about his martial arts journey from karate training at age seven on wood floors to Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do with original Bruce Lee students, and how those experiences shaped his approach to jiu-jitsu. They compare earlier eras—when students "courted" instructors and etiquette was central—to today's more transactional gym culture. Jason describes building a dojo in Montana focused on respect, safety, and community, including white-gi preference, interviews and waiting lists, and treating students as family rather than customers. He recounts driving 80 miles each way for years to train in a Rickson Gracie lineage and shares how "invisible jiu-jitsu" applies off the mat as being a better teacher, husband, and dad. They discuss concepts like stripping away the useless, soft vision, "no technique," and a recent epiphany: "invisible timing," plus student transformations through breathing, kindness, and improved relationships.   00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:36 Early Karate Roots 03:00 Jeet Kune Do Era 05:16 Bruce Lee Philosophy 09:38 Efficiency and Focus 13:14 Invisible Jiu Jitsu 16:18 Building Dojo Culture 20:04 Coffee Shop to Dojo 22:28 Gi Color and Ego 22:57 Dojo Safety Culture 23:52 Dojo as Spiritual Practice 25:03 Chasing the Purest Jiu Jitsu 27:01 Earning Access and Commitment 28:40 Students Not Customers 29:25 Real Life Transformations 33:27 Invisible Timing Epiphany 37:36 Aikido and Mystical Rootedness 41:22 Etiquette and Beginner Mind 44:13 Mind Heart Respect Closing

He beat a brutal stretch of chemo, got the all-clear, then asked the question every craftsperson quietly fears: do the hands and the mind still work the same way? Our friend Ed Bareth is back, and he's turning that question into plastic, paint, and proof with a 1/32 Trumpeter Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless built for awards-level judging.We dig into what “national quality” really demands in large scale model aircraft building, where every shortcut shows and every improvement has to be clean. Ed walks us through his smart aftermarket picks and why they matter: Kelik 3D instrument panels for the cockpit, Eduard photo-etch dive brakes that live or die by build sequence, resin wheels, and One Man Army paint masks that look incredible but punish sloppy placement. He also shares how he's documenting the project in clear chapters so you can follow the full process from cockpit painting and washes to canopy masking and final finish.Then comes the part that spirals in the best and worst way: LED lighting inside an enclosed model airplane. What starts as “let's illuminate the cockpit” becomes a real engineering problem with battery placement, a hidden on off switch, and even a detour into Bluetooth and phone control before he brings it back to something dependable. We also talk about using ChatGPT for paint mixes, fading recipes, and weathering guidance for a 1944 USS Enterprise three-color scheme, plus why you still have to verify references when AI confidently hands you answers.If you want practical scale modeling tips, honest talk about returning to the bench, and a front-row seat to an ambitious 1/32 build, press play. Subscribe, share this with a modeling buddy, and leave us a review with your answer: what's the next project you're ready to level up?Model Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerBases By BillYour source for custom display bases, laser engraved airfield and carrier decks.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.  

This week, we've got a panel! Chris Round is the head judo instructor at High Noon in Alexandria, Virginia, and a judo and BJJ black belt who coaches athletes on the IJF tour. Isa Friedlander is a former Team USA judoka, a brown belt at Unity, and coaches judo at The Dojo in Bushwick and at Unity in Manhattan. In this episode, Chris and Isa break down foot sweeps and trips for grapplers, tied to their new instructional with MASTERs. Topics include: timing vs. structural setups, shape making, the role of the uke, variable drilling, and play.Follow Isa on Instagram:https://instagram.com/isa100kgFollow Chris on Instagram:https://instagram.com/chris__circleTrain with Chris at High Noon Judo in Alexandria, VA:https://instagram.com/highnoonjudoLearn more about MASTERs (Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity and Rights):https://martialartsforsocialgood.orgFollow MASTERs on Instagram:https://instagram.com/masterssocialgoodGet Chris and Isa's foot sweeps and trips instructional:https://martialartsforsocialgood.org/storeMental models discussed in this episode:Kuzushihttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushiPredictable Responseshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responsesPerception-Action Couplinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/perception-action-couplingStaying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loosePsychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safetyConstraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approachEcological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamicsCurse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledgeKeep It Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmental⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

Shiggi loves BJJ and thinks that it can build and change communities in Africa, and is on a mission to open a community dojo in Kenya aimed at empowering girls aged 12 to 18.  Shiggi is a BJJ practioner with a background in Shotokan karate, Taekwondo, Capoeira, and working the door as a bouncer in UK night clubs. Her ambitious goal is to establish a community dojo in Kenya that not only teaches Jiu-Jitsu but also provides a safe space for girls to learn self-defense and life skills to counteract some of the societal issues affecting young girls in Africa, such as child marriages, domestic violence, and lack of educational opportunities. The community dojo will be situated in Kenya and serve as a retreat space where tourists can engage in Jiu-Jitsu camps and go on safaris to see lions, elephants and giraffes. Camp attendees will generate funds to support the dojo and its programs. This model not only benefits the local economy but also provides an enriching experience for visitors. The best place to get updates about the African community dojo is by signing up for Shiggi's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JustShiggi Follow her martial and personal journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.ronin.storm/ and https://www.instagram.com/justshiggi Finally, follow Shiggi on YouTube as well: https://www.youtube.com/@justshiggi Thanks! Stephan Kesting