Best Conversations On Karate Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 96 - Sensei Marcus Davila 1:13:14

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We’re joined in this episode by Goju Ryu expert Sensei Marcus Davila. We talk teaching, training, kata, sparring and whole lot more! It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Sensei Davila and we’ll look forward to chatting again soon. Also a massive thank you to Sensei Russ Smith for connecting us. Hope you enjoy. Socials and Merch https://www.inst…

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We're Celebrating Six Years of Podcasts 24:25

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A few episodes back we actually aired our 312th episode (6 years). Wow! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Sensei Jackie and Sensei Landyn (remember - he was 12 when we started!) were talking about it and decided to push record while we talked. This is the result. We talked about so many things, our great guests (thanks guys), new friends (we're…

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An American Woman in the West Bank, with Cara MariAnna 1:19:30

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🎥 Would you go to the West Bank right now? While armed settlers roam villages with military rifles, torching homes and olive trees — Cara MariAnna did. Twice. And she’s going back again. This isn’t just a story about Palestine. It’s about courage. About a woman who’s already lived through her own battles and still chose to stand where silence is le…

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New Interview, New Friend and Some Tai Chi Talk 21:49

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Today Sensei Jackie and I are lucky to meet Sifu Rod Dalby from England. We mention that our introduction to Rod was through our friendship with Sifu Rob. Here's our first (of many) conversations with Sifu Rob Jones: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/8931796 And somehow we manage to talk about the old tv show Kung Fu Of course, we did an e…

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The Quiet Coup: How Digital ID, Chat Control, Cognitive Warfare And NSPM-7 Are Redefining Freedom 2:00:01

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Your Brain is the New Frontline in a War most people don’t even know Exists. In this presentation, I connect my investigations into digital ID systems, chat control laws, cognitive warfare programs, and EU policy CFSP 2025/966 — showing how they merge into one coordinated framework of surveillance and behavioral control across Western democracies. …

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The Coming War With China; With Ambassador Sandor Kusai 1:26:38

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🎙️ Ambassador Sandor Kusai talks about how America is preparing for a hot war with China — and how Europe, willingly or not, is aligning for confrontation with Russia.The unipolar world is over, yet Western leaders keep defending an order that no longer exists — and values that no longer bind. 🎧 In this interview, Hungary’s former Ambassador to Chi…

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We're Ecstatic to Continue Our Excursion into "E" Words. 22:28

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With Sensei Landyn we tackle more words, ideas, and a weapon! The weapon discussion takes us to Master Kelljchian and his creativity. We have talked about this twice before. Once on YouTube. Here's the episode: https://studio.youtube.com/video/jXw5SU_rEl8/edit And of course, here on the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/10817110 W…

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WDP 163 - Andy Benfield 1:04:37

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Andy Benfield is an adventurer, author, and more, but today he speaks about how he teaches "Meditation For the Rest of Us" and "Change Your Mind" sessions. In the second part, Andy answers questions from my Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142415212 The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/163 Also listen to our previous conversations he…

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Episode 95 - “There’s nothing more authentic than cocking up” with Sensei Les Bubka 56:43

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We’re joined by Sensei Les Bubka to talk syllabus, kata, tradition, competition, even jealousy, and so much more! You can check out everything Les has going on including seminars, his books, podcasts and more on his website below. https://www.lesbubka.co.uk Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversat…

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Gaza Is Not Belfast! 1:31:51

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People love to say Ireland is Palestine and Palestine is Ireland.It sounds poetic — until you look closer. In this conversation, we go past the easy parallels and into the harder truth: why these two histories can’t be neatly compared — and what that misunderstanding reveals about empire, memory, and moral storytelling today. Brendan Browne, from t…

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The Kiai of the Eyes 24:02

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First off, I should mention that this episode - #312 - marks our 6th year anniversary. Congrats to us! Soon we'll spend a few minutes looking back and laughing. But back to today. We are SO lucky to have Rich, from Senbukai Goju, on again today. If you check out our Socials you'll see the art that his Sensei in Japan gifted to him that relates to t…

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How Governments Freeze Bank Accounts, Cut Internet, and Put YOU on a No-Fly Lists; with Suzie Dawson 1:54:39

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How modern states and their private partners silence dissent: de-banking, lawfare, private surveillance, and platform blacklists—told through real cases and lived experience of Suzie Dawson. This is not a tech demo; it’s what happens when you speak truth to power and the system pushes back. In this interview, we map the playbook step by step: outso…

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We're Introduced to Senbukai Goju So Much Cool Stuff! 24:02

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A big thanks to Rich for his time and his stories. This episode is packed with way too much information and entertainment to try to explain in these notes. However, we were so busy talking and laughing that we forgot to say the name of the recently published book by his Sensei. Here's a link to the Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Karate-Go…

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WDP 162 - Toby Cowern 1:43:00

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Toby Cowern has an extensive background in military intelligence, survival and preparedness. We discuss geopolitics and how global dynamics impact everyday citizens. We recorded this on October 9th of 2025. The Bonus Episode in which Toby answers questions from my Patrons is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141459976 The show notes are here: htt…

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Media Censorship About Israel Is Getting Worse — with International Correspondent Patrick Lawrence 1:37:40

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Why is it that every time Israel is involved, the rules of journalism suddenly change?The press is supposed to challenge power — not amplify it. But what happens when journalists stop asking questions and start serving as the megaphone of the state? In this conversation, we follow veteran correspondent Patrick Lawrence, who spent decades inside the…

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Episode 94 - It’s Never a bad thing to be hugged by Superman with Randel Davis 1:31:46

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In this one we are joined once again by everyone’s favourite Kung Fu bus driver Randel Davis! This time is not about punches, kicks, kata or bunkai but capes, kryptonite, green lanterns and everything Superman as we review the latest Superman movie! Hope you enjoy 3 martial arts nerds nerd out over Superman instead! Socials and Merch https://www.in…

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The Billionaire Takeover of Gaza 23:49

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⚡Trump’s “Peace Plan” = Gaza Fire Sale. Forget ceasefires and sovereignty. What we’re looking at is colonialism with a facelift. Donald Trump struts into the UN with a 21-point “peace plan.” Tony Blair — Bush’s poodle, Iraq’s salesman-in-chief — gets crowned head of a brand-new Gaza International Transitional Authority. And who bankrolls it all? La…

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The History of Camouflage - Who Knew it Would be So Interesting 23:04

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The idea of camo came up during our WW1 research. I didn't think it was going to be as huge, weird and interesting as it became. I hope you have the same result as a listener. Please let us know. And as we say every week, slide down just a little farther and click the link to show us some financial love. Thanks! Here's the last episode we ran on WW…

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Car Bombs in Malta, Gaza Genocide & Proxy War in Ukraine; with fmr. Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo 2:03:59

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🎙️ Evarist Bartolo | Former Foreign Minister of Malta🕊️ A conversation that moves beyond headlines, into the moral collapse of modern politics. When Malta’s former foreign minister Evarist Bartolo speaks, the room quiets.He’s not here to defend the system — he’s here to question how it lost its soul. From the car-bomb assassination that shook Malta…

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Esther Project; Israels Secret TikTok War 25:49

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By Thomas Karat

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Discussing a Meditation Mentioned in 365 Days of the Warrior 24:51

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By Sensei Michelle

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The Incestuous Relationship Between TikTok, Oracle, The Pentagon - and Israel 29:43

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By Thomas Karat

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WDP161 - Dr. Lucius Pomerantz 1:00:50

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Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, former MMA fighter and BJJ black belt. We talk about being a ringside physician at the UFC BJJ event, combat sports injuries, how to treat them and much more. The second part of the episode is here on Patreon. Enjoy. Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes …

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A Voice on China the BBC has Shut Down - with Anna Chen 1:37:57

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🔥 Once a BBC broadcaster, now shut out of mainstream media — Anna Chen says the silence isn’t accidental. But Anna doesn’t pull her punches. In this interview she takes on the myths of Western “enlightenment,” the U.S. pivot to Asia, Europe’s deindustrialization, and the weaponization of COVID. Her words cut through the noise — calling America a Vi…

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BONUS #3 - Catching up with Gus Rogers at the Southwest Martial Arts & Wellbeing Show 10:00

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In this brief bonus episode we catch up with Gus Rogers. Greg and Gus both attended each others sessions at the Southwest Martial Arts & Wellbeing Show, and in this review Sue, Greg and Gus talk about the show, favourite sessions and more. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate htt…

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Sifu Rob Jones Tells us About his WW2 Katana 21:58

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For this episode, you really need to check us out on Twitter or Insta. We've posted a few pictures of this one of a kind weapon. Couple that with how much fun it is to talk with Sifu and we consider ourselves lucky to share today. If you're a fan of weapons and / or a fan of Sifu Jones you'll enjoy this episode from last year: https://www.buzzsprou…

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Was Charlie Kirk's Assassination Good for Israel? 36:32

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination isn’t just another headline. It’s a political earthquake.And here’s the part no one dares to say out loud: his death was good for Israel. This video unpacks the timing, the foreign interests, and the eerie historical echoes — from JFK’s showdown with Ben-Gurion over Israel’s nuclear ambitions, to today’s convenient sile…

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British Army Colonel Arrested in London, with Chris Romberg 1:31:21

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British Army Colonel, son of Holocaust survivors, was arrested in London for holding a placard that said: ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action. Chris Romberg — 75 years old, former defence attaché in Egypt and Jordan, son of Holocaust survivors — was among the 522 people arrested at a peaceful protest in Parliament Square after the UK gov…

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An Interview with an Old Friend - Sensei Eddie Kiesel 23:37

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What fun it is to run into someone you haven't seen in decades. That serendipity led us to this interview where we catch up on old times, look forward, and talk about Martial Arts. It turned out that a kobudo weapon was one of his favorite weapons. We did 3 episodes on Kobudo weapons. Here's the episode where we introduce them: https://www.buzzspro…

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Episode 93 - Ryuho Ryu with Sensei Scot Mertz 1:21:58

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In this episode we are joined by Sensei Scot Mertz, practitioner of Goju Ryu, Kojo Ryu, Karate researcher and historian, and the founder of Ryuho Ryu. We dive deep into some Karate myths, styles, kata, curriculum and so much more. Hope you enjoy this one! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversatio…

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Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Who Really Benefitted? #2 23:29

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Charlie Kirk is dead. But the bigger story is what happened in the hours after the shot was fired. Tributes from Trump and Netanyahu rolled out in sync. Israeli media went into overdrive. The White House promised the Medal of Freedom. And suddenly, a fractured American right was re-stitched together under the banner of “shared grief.” This video di…

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Overcome Unkindness with Compassion - Lao Tzu 24:22

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Another page from the 365 Days of the Warrior book by Master Kelljchian and Sensei Tracey. (Buy it on Amazon!). This week they reference Lao Tzu. As usual, the conversation goes everywhere. One idea we visit is balance. Here is the episode we did on Master Brown's saying "A karateman's pride is his balance." https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episod…

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WDP 160 - Iryna Zarutska and Charlie Kirk 51:38

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I didn't feel like doing this episode, but several of my Patrons contacted me privately and asked me to release it. So here goes. The links I mentioned are at http://www.wimsblog.com/160 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email no…

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Charlie Kirk' Assassinated! Who Benefits? 22:54

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination isn’t just a tragedy — it’s a script. Within 20 minutes, Netanyahu had a eulogy online. Within an hour, U.S. media had already pinned blame on the left. Too fast. Too clean. Too rehearsed. This deep-dive connects the dots between Kirk’s killing and a long history of “strategy of tension” politics — from Operation Gladio…

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How Katana are Made 22:39

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We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed earning about it and sharing it with you. With Sensei Derek's help, we cover the making of katana - everything from history to parts to quotes. Of course we mention our episode on the katana. Here it is in case you missed it: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/4878146 And, like every…

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Was JFK’s Assassination Good for Israel? Ken McCarty on Hidden History & Zionist Power 1:31:35

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🚨 What if JFK had lived? Would America’s relationship with Israel—and the Middle East—be unrecognizable today? Ken McCarty’s explosive research argues Kennedy’s assassination was good for Israel 🇮🇱, erasing his resistance to Zionist extremism and paving the way for policy shifts… and cover-ups like the USS Liberty ⚓. In this hard-hitting interview,…

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From the Code of the Samurai to Modern Warrior Philosophy - An Archived Episode 22:23

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In this episode from 2020 we laugh more than we should as we tackle the idea that the code of behavior for ancient warriors still applies to karateka today. It turned out to be so much information than we expected. So we had to add a part 2. Click here to hear part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/3753623 And we refer to the very first…

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Episode 92 - Evolution 50:46

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In this episode it’s a throw back to the early days as Greg and Sue chit chat about anything and everything, including how Greg has evolved as a martial artist over the years since the podcast started. Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/glynham1990 https://www.instagram.com/ conversations_on_karate https://twitter.com/convokarate?s=21 http…

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Life in the West Bank: Culture, Survival & the Threat of Settler Violence 1:15:01

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🔔 A 93-year-old Palestinian woman tells the story of an entire people. Born in Jaffa before the Nakba, she has lived through exile, war, and decades of Israeli occupation. She’s a pianist, composer, educator, and cultural leader—yet every step outside her home in Ramallah carries the risk of being targeted, whether by soldiers in uniform or by arme…

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A Fun Interview with Elba "Cookie" Melendez 23:33

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One of the great parts of recording this podcast is the amazing people we meet. Hanshi Melendez is a perfect example. She was So much fun to talk with. We met her through Hanshi Seymour. Jic you missed Hanshi Seymour's interview back in January, here it is: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16424997 In the beginning of the show, we say tha…

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An Israeli Daughter Confronts Her Father’s Role in the Tantura massacre from 1948 - with Yael 1:02:25

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❓What happens when the daughter of an Israeli soldier involved in one of Palestine’s most harrowing massacres decides to speak out? 👩‍⚕️ Yael is a psychologist living in self-imposed exile in London. Her journey is unlike any other: from growing up inside the heart of Israeli society, to experiencing a profound break with Zionist ideology — a shift…

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Kids Taught Us More Than We Taught them; A Master Kelljchian Adage 22:27

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This adage from Master Kelljchian himself, and written in his book 365 Days of the Warrior, spoke to me, Sensei Jackie and Sensei Lydia - so we had to visit it in a little detail. It's jam packed with stories and what each one of us think he meant when he shared it with us. After you listen, share your thoughts with us. (And your stories from teach…

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YOU are the Target in NATO's Cognitive Warfare Program - with Thomas Fazi 1:24:52

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🧨 He’s being silenced—for opposing NATO’s war narrative. Now he speaks out. Journalist and political analyst Thomas Fazi is one of the few public intellectuals in Europe willing to expose how NATO, the EU, and Western governments are manufacturing consent for endless war—and how dissenters like him are targeted, digitally suffocated, and defamed. 🎯…

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Aircraft of WW1 22:02

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How lucky to have both Sensei Jay (the voice of the opening and closing) and Sensei Landyn join myself and Sensei Jackie today. I learned so much. We refer to our episode on Pappy Boyington (from WW 2). In case you missed it, here's a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/477379/episodes/16773944 And at the very start of the show, we mention an episode …

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WDP 159 - Maija Soderholm 1:29:26

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Maija Soderholm is the lineage holder of the Visayan Style of Maestro Sonny Umpad, a Bagua Zhang teacher and author of multiple books. We first talk about how to get along in these polarized times but also cover the books she wrote since last we spoke. Part 2 with Patreon members Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136043693 Enjoy! Support t…

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The American Empire Is Losing Control - with Scott Horton 1:34:34

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They say America’s greatest export is freedom—but Scott Horton would argue it’s war, wrapped in freedom's packaging and sold at gunpoint. In this rare and unfiltered conversation, Scott takes aim at the bipartisan machine of empire: how the U.S. is barreling toward war with China 🇨🇳, why “unintended consequences” are always the point, and what happ…

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Episode 91 - Legends of Karate Roundtable with Hanshi Patrick McCarthy & Sensei Joe Swift 3:29:39

4M ago3:29:39

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We are honoured to be joined in this episode by not one but two legends of Karate in this special roundtable discussion! Hanshi Patrick McCarthy and Sensei Joe Swift join us to chat about Karate history, rare kata, martial arts research and much much more. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Socials and Merch https://www.instagram.com/gly…

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Interview with Ellen Kanner - Author of Miami Vegan 23:54

4M ago23:54

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Last year we aired a couple of episodes on nutrition. Since then, we've been hoping to get a vegan point of view. Boy did we get lucky to be introduced to Ellen Kanner. (Thanks Sensei Tracey) She's funny, knowledgeable and full of great ideas. If you love cooking - you'll be surprised at all the options. Even if you have no interest in becoming a p…

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How America is Preparing for War with China - with fmr. Foreign Minister of Malta Evarist Bartolo 1:20:57

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⚠️ Evarist Bartolo — veteran Maltese diplomat, educator, and former Foreign Minister — joins us for a rare, wide-ranging conversation on global power, quiet diplomacy, and the unique position of small states in a world dominated by giants. From his front-row seat in Malta’s complex balancing act between NATO, the EU, and constitutional neutrality, …

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Disagree With the Government? Say Goodbye to Your Money! 39:03

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🧠 They’re building a new financial control system—and you are already in it. In this deep dive, I expose how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), AI-powered surveillance, and silent financial blacklists are merging into a new system of control—one that punishes not what you do, but what you think and believe. You’ll see how dissent is being pri…