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Adolfo Foronda
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Forever White Belt
2025 Jiu-Jitsu Predictions & Recap
In this solo episode, Adolfo Foronda reflects on the past and future of Jiu-Jitsu, discussing trends for 2024, including the rise of the Craig Jones Invitational, the impact of economic factors, subscription fatigue, and the role of AI in training. He also shares personal insights on recovery innovations, the influence of podcasting, and the ongoing drama within the Jiu-Jitsu community while contemplating the sport's future growth and challenges. https://saltelectrolytes.com/?fwb Use code FWB for 15% off. Become a VIP member for only .99 a month, get ad-free, uncensored, early episodes podcasters.spotify.com...
2025-01-13
19 min
Forever White Belt
Robert Donofrio - Building a Jiu-Jitsu Community
In this episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda interviews Robert Donofrio, a black belt under Rob Kahn and owner of Gracie Brandon in Florida. They discuss Robert's journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the keys to building a successful academy, and the sense of community he has fostered. The conversation covers the unique amenities of his academy, the challenges faced in the martial arts business, and the importance of content creation in promoting Jiu-Jitsu. Robert shares insights on training, personal growth, and reflections on his experiences as a gym owner. links: IG https...
2024-11-14
1h 17
Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu
Rolling Through Perspective Changes in Your BJJ Journey with Adolfo Foronda | Ep. 119
Join the insightful conversation with Adolfo Foronda and Travis as they unravel the secrets of Jiu-Jitsu. Discover Adolfo's take on finding motivation, the importance of recovery rituals, and the evolving perspectives on belt colors. Learn why losses can be your greatest teacher and gain insights on adapting your game when rolling with less experienced or smaller partners. Don't miss this wisdom-packed podcast episode featuring Adolfo Foronda! Find Adolfo here: https://linktr.ee/foreverwhitebelt?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2023-12-13
57 min
Forever White Belt
John Choe's Visual Storytelling in Jiu Jitsu
In this episode of Forever White Belt, join host Adolfo Foronda as he sits down with the accomplished 50-year-old purple belt, John Choe. If you've ever marveled at striking Jiu-Jitsu photos circulating the web, chances are they were skillfully captured by John's lens. Hailing from Six Blades Nova in Virginia and training under black belts Emil Takeuchi and Peter Gianetti, John brings a unique perspective to the world of Jiu-Jitsu. Discover the stories behind the lens as John shares his experiences photographing both renowned professionals on the circuit and passionate competitors in amateur tournaments. Beyond his photography...
2023-11-20
31 min
Forever White Belt
Strength Training Mastery: Tips from Matt Guffey for All Grapplers
In this exciting episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda brings you a deep dive into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength training. We are joined by Matthew Guffey, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Range Mobility Specialist, and Functional Strength Coach. Matt is the founder of Victory High Performance, a renowned strength training gym in San Jose, California. With over 17 years of experience in personal strength training, Matt has not only honed his skills on the mat but also in the gym, making him a go-to expert for athletes...
2023-09-15
43 min
Forever White Belt
Beyond the Gi: Marvin Castelle's No-Gi Mastery and Dark Arts
In this captivating episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda dives into the dynamic world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu alongside a true maestro of the sport, Marvin "Cerberus" Castelle. Hailing from the heart of Flint, Michigan, Marvin's BJJ journey ignited at 16, ignited by his fascination with MMA and the captivating allure of YouTube tutorials. With a decade of intense dedication under his belt, Marvin emerged as a 1st-degree 10th Planet Black Belt, a remarkable achievement he earned under the watchful eye of none other than Master Eddie Bravo at the iconic 10th Planet HQ in California...
2023-08-21
57 min
Forever White Belt
Eternal Growth on the Mats: Chris Haueter's Forever White Belt Mindset
In this captivating episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda sits down with the esteemed guest, Chris Haueter, a true legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over four decades of dedication to the art, Chris's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. As one of the celebrated "Dirty Dozen," the first twelve non-Brazilian black belts in BJJ, Chris Haueter's contributions to the sport have been instrumental in its growth and popularity. He takes us back to the early days when Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was a niche pursuit in the United States, sharing fascinating stories and...
2023-07-18
49 min
Forever White Belt
Guard Revolution: Standing Up and Beyond with Chris Paines
In this riveting episode of "Forever White Belt," host Adolfo Foronda sits down with Chris "The Villan" Paines, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and head coach of Fighting Fit Grappling in the UK. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged as Chris shares his unique insights on the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu. Chris discusses the growing significance of wrestling in Jiu-Jitsu and makes a thought-provoking case for standing up from the guard becoming the norm. His unconventional approach to training has reshaped his coaching methodology, and he provides captivating reasons behind this shift. To learn more...
2023-06-28
1h 27
Forever White Belt
Unlocking Jiu-Jitsu: Mike Jaramillo, John Danaher's First Black Belt
Join host Adolfo Foronda in this captivating episode of Forever White Belt as he sits down with Mike Jaramillo, a true legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As John Danaher's first black belt and the Advanced No-Gi coach at Renzo Gracie Academy, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. In this episode, Mike shares not only his technical expertise but also fascinating stories about the history of Renzo Gracie NYC, John Danaher, and the early days of Jiu-Jitsu in New York. From the evolution of the sport to personal anecdotes about training...
2023-06-13
1h 07
Forever White Belt
Dr. Diana Wang - Physical Therapy For BJJ
In this episode of Forever White Belt, host Adolfo Foronda sits down with Dr. Diana Wang, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic Trainer based in Southern California, who is also a serious practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Diana's work with athletes ranging from Division 1 to the professional level has given her a unique perspective on common injuries and recovery strategies, and her passion for guiding clients through the confusing waters of rehab, performance, and recovery led her (and her team) to create Open Mat Physio. Throughout the conversation, Adolfo and Diana discuss her background in martial arts...
2023-04-10
1h 23
Forever White Belt
Matt Skaff BJJ Coaching, Instructing, Privates
Today on the show I have 10th Planet Decatur Black Belt, Matt Skaff. Matt is a black belt under Brandon McCaghren. Matt also hosts his own fantastic podcast called The Grappling Discourse. In this episode we discuss several interesting items such as when being an instructor is not for you, what is a Jiu Jitsu coach vs an instructor, when to seek a coach, what it takes to be a coach, private lessons vs coaching, how to optimize private lessons, learning styles, the benefits of rolling with the opposite sex, and much more. Ok one h...
2022-06-21
1h 06
Forever White Belt
Phill Schwartz - 10th Planet Portland Black Belt
Today on the show I have first degree black belt under Eddie Bravo and one of the founders of 10th Planet Portland, Oregon, Phill Schwartz. Phill is one of the most underrated Jiu Jitsu minds in Jiu Jitsu at present. Phill is one of the “OG’s” in the 10th planet system, he was there during the early formation of the organization. This is an information dense episode I’m sure you will get value out of. Some of the things we cover in the episode are: Imposter Syndrome Coaching Advice Coining the name “Honey Hole” with Nathan Orchard Wh...
2022-06-06
45 min
Forever White Belt
William Tackett - ADCC Trials Champion
Today on the show I have the honor of speaking to the no gi Jiu Jitsu phenom William Tackett. William is a 21 year old Black Belt under Rodrigo Cabral where he teaches and trains at Brazilian Fight Factory in Austin, TX. William has competed against the best BJJ athletes in the world, racking up wins against Andrew Wiltse, Tex Johnson, John Combs, Rousimar Palhares, Dante Leon, and many more. He recently took gold at what was arguably the toughest and greatest ADCC Trails to date, an incredible feat. William and the Tackett brothers are part of this new breed...
2022-05-30
1h 02
Forever White Belt
Quentin Rosenzweig - Taking Angles
Quentin “The Hitman" Rosenzweig earned his black belt from Ricardo Murgel at the age of 24. He is the Onnit Invitational 205lbs champ (having submitted both Roberto Jiminez & Kyle Boehm), Sapaterio Heavyweight Champ, and a champion in many other pro events. Today Quentin now runs 10th Planet Savannah GA. He has been a much feared leg locker in the Deep South for some time, so it’s nice to see him finally getting the attention he deserves on a national level. Quentin has a great mind for the art, in the episode he talks about his legendary training much of which y...
2022-05-16
54 min
Forever White Belt
Dave Tint - Bad Hearts and Style Points
Today on the show we have Dave Tint, Dave is a 35 year old BJJ brown belt under Chad Bingham. Dave reminds me of the people I grew up around in blue collar Sonoma County, a straight shooter, hard working, gritty, you know, the salt of the earth type. I haven't met too many non professional practitioners who study Jiu Jitsu for hours a day off the mat like we do. I think this is what makes so many of my encounters with Dave always feel like an instant connection. As you will hear in the episode Dave genuinely loves...
2022-05-02
1h 04
Forever White Belt
Nick The Tooth AOJ Black Belt
Today on the show we have Nick The Tooth Gullo, You might know Nick for being the childhood friend of the UFC’s Dana White, but what some people don’t know is that Nick is an AOJ (Art of Jiu Jitsu) black belt under the legendary Mendes brothers. Nick has had a fascinating life, some of which he shares with us on the show, he truly is a renaissance man. In the episode we talk about the beginnings of AOJ, his BJJ evolution, lifting every day, 3 and 3 training, partner selection, 50+ BJJ, competing, what is the mushin mind, van/campe...
2022-04-18
52 min
Forever White Belt
Werther (Robot Dolphin) Marciales
Today on the show we have Werther (Robot Dolphin) Marciales. Werther is a Jiu Jitsu brown belt under Sonny Parlin. Werther is also the owner of Fellowship Jiu Jitsu in Sarasota, Florida. I stumbled upon Werther's videos on YouTube and was very impressed with his content, delivery, and his intelligence far beyond his years. In this episode, we talk meritocracy, wrestling, technique, lessons learned being a new coach, and much more. Just a reminder to please give us a 5 star review on iTunes and Spotify and share this podcast with a friend it really helps us out...
2022-04-04
1h 00
Forever White Belt
Jay Pages - 4th Degree Caio Terra Black Belt
Today on the show we have Jay Pages. Jay is a fourth degree Caio Terra black belt, Jay owns the amazing Jay Pages academy in Tempe, Arizona with his black belt wife Lisa Pages. Jay is also the primary host of the west coast location of The BJJ Globetrotters week long camp, which typically occurs twice a year. Let me preface this by saying I like Jay, I like Jay a lot. The minute I walked in his academy he was incredibly welcoming and when I was having trouble with a simple concept in one of the...
2022-03-22
1h 13
Forever White Belt
Lindsey McCaghren 10th Planet's 5th Female Black Belt
Today on the show we have Lindsey McCaghren. Lindsey is the fifth female Black Belt in the 10th Planet system under husband Brandon McCaghren in Decatur, Alabama. In this episode, Lindsey provides insight into her experience running an academy, BJJ parenting, her new love of wrestling, working on her guard, her passion for Dragon Boat racing, and much more. It’s a fun episode with a rare glimpse into this enigmatic figure that has been part of the winning formula of 10th Planet Decatur, and so many of her endeavors. Some housekeeping notes, Lindsey mentions "HQ" a fe...
2022-03-14
58 min
Forever White Belt
Eli Knight
Today on the show we have Eli Knight, Eli is a second degree black belt under the legendary Royce Gracie. Eli is best known for his contributions to self defense and adapting jiu-jitsu to suit the needs of real life altercations. His social media presence is constant, making him one of the most visible advocates for the art, he’s got over 14 years of videos on YouTube with over 22 million views. Eli is intelligent, well spoken, and he’s an absolute gentleman it was truly an honor to spend time with him. Just a reminder to please give...
2022-03-07
45 min
Forever White Belt
Rich Sab - No Fluff BJJ
Today on the show we have Rich Sab, Rich is a Saddlebrook, New Jersey Black Belt currently under Chris Haueter. Rich is a fantastic regular instructor for the BJJ Globetrotters, he's an actor, one hell of a musician, and just a great guy. Rich has two BJJ Fanatic's videos entitled, "Lapel Art" and "Control Advance Attack". In this episode Rich opens up about his concerns on the direction of BJJ, how he has dealt with his anxiety, his avid use of the whiteboard, why the hip bump sweep is not accurately named and so much more. Links:
2022-02-15
57 min
Forever White Belt
Kyle The Bull Sleeman
Today on the show we have Kyle Sleeman, Kyle is a Canadian Black Belt under Justin Bruckmann. Kyle is also a frequent instructor in various Globetrotter camps around the world. BJJ Fanatics is about to make his debut instructional release, he’s a fantastic instructor, and be on the lookout for the guard he's developed aptly named, “The Slee Guard”. Links: IG @bull_sleeman FB https://www.facebook.com/kyle.sleeman.58 Beltchecker https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=102 Just a reminder to please give us a 5 star review on iTunes or just...
2022-02-07
48 min
Forever White Belt
The Future of BJJ Instruction, Josh Wentworth
Today on the show we have Josh Wentworth. Josh is the Owner and Head Coach of Apex MMA in Covington, Georgia. Josh is a BJJ Black Belt under Professor Casey Baynes. This is an information dense episode, first and most fascinating to me we discuss what some consider to be the future of BJJ instruction, “the reverse classroom”. Josh gave me access to his student portal, in short, it's very impressive. The amount of work he has put into the curriculum is something to behold. The vast amount of videos he's recorded and the written detail of each...
2022-01-31
1h 26
Forever White Belt
BJJ Psychology David Ley, Ph.D.
I’ve wanted to do an episode on the psychology of Jiu Jitsu for some time. I know this is a very broad topic and that this can mean many different things to many different people. In this episode, we make an attempt to cover some of what I feel are imperative scenarios. Recently I happened to have stumbled upon an article in Psychology Today entitled, “The Psychology of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”. After reading the paper I knew I had to have the author on the show to help field the myriad of questions I had, most of which we ans...
2022-01-11
29 min
Forever White Belt
Joshua Janis - Painless Precise Playful BJJ
On the show, I have Joshua Janis. Josh is a Black Belt under Jon Friedland and an instructor at The Pedro Sauer affiliated Neutral Ground Academy in Milwaukee WI. This is the perfect episode for those of you with an open mind, Josh's perspectives on playful BJJ, the Guillotine, Wim Hof, cold exposure, breathing for BJJ and personal growth are intriguing and inspiring. I think his "brand" of BJJ has the possibility of tremendous growth and scale, as he states "it's not for everyone" but I do think it's quite possibly for the silent majority. ...
2022-01-05
47 min
Forever White Belt
Charles Harriott - Breakdancing And BJJ
Today on the show I have Charles Harriott a black belt under professor Rinaldo Santos. Charles is quite the renaissance man having a deep background in Physics, Breakdancing, Judo, Kempo, and MMA. He is a fantastic instructor and basically lives on the road doing seminars and substitute teaching in academies across the world. I was fortunate to participate in a couple of his Globetrotter classes and I must say his knowledge of the leg lock game is something to behold. Charles is incredibly thoughtful and candid, this episode is packed with information so pay attention cause a firehose of d...
2021-12-27
1h 32
Forever White Belt
Matthew McPeake - The BJJ Power Line
Today on the show I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Jay Pages first degree Canadian Black Belt, Matthew McPeake. I had the honor of attending Matt's "Backpack Attacks" class at the 2021 Arizona BJJ Globetrotters camp. The efficacy of Matt's teaching and in particular his execution of the "backpack" concept is immediately evident. As soon as we started I knew this is something I needed to learn ASAP and this is someone who I need to study and keep an eye on going forward. In the episode, we learn about why Matt left his original academy as...
2021-12-13
1h 11
Forever White Belt
Priit Mihkelson - Advanced Defensive BJJ
In this episode, I'm super honored to have a personal bucket list guest of mine, Priit Mihkelson. Priit is an Estonian Black Belt under SBG founder, Matt Thorton, his second degree issued by Chris Haueter, and he’s a member of the BJJ Globetrotters. I can’t stress this enough, in my opinion, Priit is the most important mind, researcher, and possibly voice on defensive BJJ at present. His positional teachings have been quietly revolutionizing BJJ for years, if you are an older player, a smaller player, or just interested in improving your defense, Priit’s material is a m...
2021-12-01
1h 16
Forever White Belt
Vlad Koulikov - Fusing BJJ with Sambo
Today on the show I have Vlad Koulikov. Started training in 1984 in prestigious academy Sambo 70 in Moscow, Russia. Holds rank of master of sport. Gold and silver medalist of two all soviet cups. USA open silver and two bronze in sambo. Multiple NAGA and Grappler Quest champion including most technical fighter award. 2004 ASA super fight winner. Black Belt in Judo (Nidan). MMA contender. Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Team USA member for 2008 combat sambo world championship. 2017 World Combat Wrestling Champion. Vlad is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under Rafael “Formiga” Barbosa. In 2008 Vlad represented Team...
2021-11-20
54 min
Forever White Belt
Belt Testing and Sandbaggers - Mike Currier
In this episode I have Mike Currier back to cover a couple of topics that were top of mind with me. Mike is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under fourth degree black belt Professor Michael Chapman. Mike began training gymnastics at age 10 and was a nationally ranked gymnast until 1999. After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Mike transitioned into coaching. He has coached for multiple gyms including the world famous Camp Woodward in Woodward, PA. While living in Pennsylvania, Mike also worked as an assistant gymnastics coach for Penn State University. He began training Jiu Jitsu in 2014...
2021-11-08
26 min
Forever White Belt
Sven Groten - BJJ Game Theory
Today on the show I have Sven Groten. I’m feeling more and more like one of those record store nerds who just has to find the diamond in the rough, the one who carefully curates his collection. From time to time you can find these in Jiu Jitsu as well and I feel I've found one in Sven Groten. He’s a fantastic Jiu Jitsu thinker and teacher, I feel he brings tremendous insight and value to the community with his free videos, I highly suggest you check them out. Sven is also a European no gi c...
2021-10-25
54 min
Forever White Belt
Michael Currier - The BJJ Gymnast
In this episode, I have Michael Currier. Mike is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under fourth degree black belt, Professor Michael Chapman. Mike began training gymnastics at age 10 and was a nationally ranked gymnast until 1999. After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Mike transitioned into coaching. He has coached for multiple gyms including the world famous Camp Woodward in Woodward, PA. While living in Pennsylvania, Mike also worked as an assistant gymnastics coach for Penn State University. He began training Jiu Jitsu in 2014 and started coaching movement classes shortly after. In December of 2015, Mike opened his first...
2021-10-11
1h 25
Forever White Belt
Forever Elbows Tight
This episode is a bit of a departure from our typical format which warrants an introduction to the introduction, let me explain. Jon and Travis from "The Elbows Tight Podcast" were kind enough to have me on their show for a really fun and engaging conversation. I hope this is the first of many collaborations in the future with these kindred spirits. "Adolfo hosts Forever White Belt's trailblazing podcast and is (as of this recording) a two-stripe blue belt under Tryfon Stathopoulos at North Bay Jiu-Jitsu. Adolfo's story is incredibly relatable to many practitioners. His j...
2021-10-04
1h 22
Forever White Belt
Helena Crevar - The 14 Year Old BJJ Phenom
Today on the show I have the 14 year old green/black belt Jiu Jitsu phenom, Helena Crevar. Helena trains at Cobrinha BJJ Academy Las Vegas. I noticed this young lady racking up multiple wins mostly by submission at Fight 2 Win, Pan Kids, IBJJF, and more against both kids and adults! She even has an instructional on BJJ Fanatics called, "The Best Submissions From Open & Closed Guard". I knew she was a special type of individual, at 14 what was your mindset? I had zero goals and zero focus, Helena is the absolute opposite, she has clear goals, insane work ethic...
2021-09-20
18 min
Forever White Belt
Dave Kama And Ryan Young - Self Defense is BJJ
I have the tremendous honor of having two very special black belts on the show, Dave Kama and Ryan Young. Dave Kama is part of the legendary "Dirty Dozen" aka the first non Brazilian black belts (Dave was actually number two), he also trained in the legendary Gracie Garage (yes it was literally in a garage) and he has been a Black Belt under Rickson Gracie and training BJJ for over 35 years. In 1993, Rickson asked Dave to take over as head instructor at the Rickson Gracie Laguna Niguel location. Dave has been running this location ever since. In 2012, upon...
2021-09-03
48 min
Forever White Belt
Danny Stolfi - AOJ Art Of Jiu Jitsu and Breathe
Today on the show I have a great conversation with AOJ/Art of Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Danny Stolfi. Originally from Long Island, Danny moved to Southern California in 2012 to learn from and work with the renowned Mendes Brothers, Professor Gui, and Professor Rafa Mendes. He has over 12 years of experience practicing the art and now lives the dream of spreading the jiu jitsu lifestyle through his academy, Breathe Jiu Jitsu in Bayport, New York. I especially appreciate what an open book Danny is about sharing his ups and downs on the journey. It can give the rest of u...
2021-07-23
46 min
Forever White Belt
Giancarlo Bodoni
Today on the show we are in conversation with Lucas Lepri Black Belt and multiple-time champion Giancarlo Bodoni. Giancarlo also worked extensively with Rillion Gracie. Giancarlo earned his reputation as one of the sport’s top athletes after his performances in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championships and Pan American Championships as a brown belt, a level of excellence he continues to this day. As well as actively competing you may have seen him serve as uke on some of John Danaher's BJJ Fanatics instructionals, Giancarlo is also an instructor at Bernardo Faria's academy and has several ins...
2021-07-02
58 min
Forever White Belt
Sean Roberts - The Feared BJJ Competitor Turned Coach
Sean Roberts is a 2nd-degree black belt who has been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2005, at the young age of 15. Sean first started training at Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Placentia under black belt Brad Jackson and then black belt Eduardo Fraga. At the time Sean was competing there was very few teens his age to compete against so he was competing against adults in most tournaments and beating them, he's competed in over 200 tournaments. Sean moved to San Francisco in 2009 as a purple belt to train under Ralph Gracie. Sean started training at Ralph Gracie San Francisco under Ralph and...
2021-05-29
46 min
Forever White Belt
Chris Martin - Stroke Awareness For BJJ
Today on the show I have a conversation with Chris Martin a Marc Laimon, BJJ Brown Belt, and cofounder of two Nova Martial Arts and Fitness academies in Wisconsin. This is a timely episode, depending on when you are listening, May is stroke awareness month. In 2017 Chris suffered a massive brain stroke from a jiu jitsu choke during practice that left him paralyzed and speechless on the mat from the result of a carotid artery dissection. However, that did not stop him from getting back on the mats and he practices to this very day while still...
2021-04-27
54 min
Forever White Belt
Michael Liera Jr. From ATOS to LOGOS
Michael is a second degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under André Galvão, of the elite Atos academy, Michael is widely recognized as one of the most talented competitors of his generation. Michael started making waves in jiu-jitsu’s competitive scene early on, winning his first world title as a blue belt in 2011, he followed his early success winning 2 more “Mundial” gold medals at purple and brown belt, and his victories are far too extensive to read on and on about. In October 2019, Michael moved to Colorado where he founded his own academy alongside fellow Atos teammate, YJ Lee, and they...
2021-04-12
57 min
Forever White Belt
Travis Motl - The White/Blue Belt Episode
In this episode, I have the pleasure of having a blue belt to blue belt conversation with Travis Motl, one of the hosts of the irreverent Elbows Tight Podcast go to elbowstight.com for more info. Travis is a two stripe blue belt at Pacific North West Jiu Jitsu in Washington state under black belt Alvin Martino. What I love about this episode is that it's just two regular guys, who have regular lives, who train a regular amount, who I think the majority of you can identify with. As such we honestly explore the topic of J...
2021-03-27
1h 06
Forever White Belt
Aaron Benzrihem - Bernardo Faria's First Black Belt
Aaron Benzrihem is Bernardo Faria's first Black Belt, having earned his previous brown belt from Alliance Marcelo Garcia Association. Aaron is a multiple time Fight To Win Pro Veteran and Winner, Multiple Time IBJJF Medalist and has competed in several tournaments winning and making the podium in almost all of them. He has a fantastic YouTube channel teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and it is clear he is driven by a passion to spread the art that helped shape his life. He is a young and ambitious entrepreneur and newlywed who has practiced several other martial arts including Muay Thai, Jee...
2021-03-09
1h 01
Forever White Belt
Denny Prokopos - The Return Of 300 BJJ
In this episode, I'm so incredibly honored to have the pride of San Francisco, No Gi legend, black belt Denny Prokopos as my guest. Denny was the very first 10th Planet black belt awarded by Eddie Bravo. Denny is also one of the most talented No Gi Jiu Jitsu practitioners of his generation, having won the Eddie Bravo Invitational 2, IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, Gracie Worlds, FILA No-Gi World Championship, and a recent victory on UFC Fight Pass. Let me set up the context of the time, we have to remember that when Denny was starting his career...
2021-02-22
45 min
Forever White Belt
Jonathan Thomas - The BJJ Scientist
Today on the show I land another guest off of my wishlist, this time it's multiple time IBJJF Champion and Romero Cavalcanti/Lucas Lepri Black Belt Jonathan Thomas. I really enjoyed this conversation, prior to the show we were having some stimulating dialog breaking down some Sam Harris podcasts and our thoughts on them, we clicked immediately, and I almost didn't want to start the show much preferring this organic moment of very cool dialog, but the show must go on! In this episode you will get a variety of value from Jiu Jitsu technique talk, training i...
2021-01-25
59 min
Forever White Belt
The Kimura Trap Godfather - David Avellan
What a perfect way to end the year with one of my heroes, a pioneer of the art, and godfather of the Kimura Trap System, David Avallen. 100 years ago before I started Jiu Jitsu I bought two DVD sets (yes I said DVD sets) just to get an idea of what Jiu Jitsu could offer, one of them was David's Kimura Trap System, it was fantastic and holds up to this day. David and his brother Marcos were early pioneers in the evolution of Jiu Jitsu systems thinking, online marketing and they predate the term MMA with what they...
2020-12-28
1h 27
Forever White Belt
Because Jitsu - Drew Weatherhead
In this episode I have the pleasure of meeting Drew Weatherhead, Drew is a Black Belt under Dave Rothwell. I guess Drew is most famous for being the mind behind the Because Jitsu Instagram meme account but honestly, I found out about him first by his appearance on the BJJ Online Summit back in April of 2020. I was very impressed by his teaching style so I subsequently fell down the rabbit hole of his YouTube, Instagram, and Because Jitsu instructionals. If you are ever in the Central Alberta Canada region make sure to check his aptly named academy, Central...
2020-11-26
41 min
Forever White Belt
My Hero, Jiu Jitsu Grandma - Elaine Biersdoerfer
In this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine Biersdoerfer. Elaine is a Gracie Barra Pelham, Alabama Blue Belt, under Judo and Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, professor Kaliffa Oliveira. Elaine is my new hero and inspiration. You may remember Elaine from winning the world over at the Pan American Games with her masters 7 division highlights. On the surface, you may make the mistake of only seeing a silver-haired grandmother of 7, who just happens to be 72 years young, but underneath the veneer is an incredibly fierce, driven, relentless BJJ practitioner and competitor. There are so m...
2020-11-10
35 min
Forever White Belt
Zach Maslany - The No Gi King and Queen Maker
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with 10th planet Eddie Bravo black belt, Zach Maslany. Zach is also a 2nd degree Tiger Shulman black belt, a former kickboxer, golden glove boxer, MMA competitor, co-founder of 10th Planet Bethlehem, 10th Planet Allentown, Finishers tournaments, podcaster, YouTuber, and coffee shop owner as well as so much more. It’s no wonder Zach has so many exciting and successful endeavors going on, it’s infectious to stand in the whirlwind of his space, it makes you want to jump in and be part of whatever initiative he has...
2020-10-24
59 min
Forever White Belt
Alec Baulding - Short Guy Guard and BJJ
In this episode, I have the honor to speak with Alec Baulding. Alec is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Romero Cavalcanti, being one of the most accomplished grapplers produced by the legendary Alliance Jiu-Jitsu co-founder on American soil. Baulding earned the reputation of being one of the top grapplers of his generation in the lower belts of the sport, where he conquered a world title and 2 Pan American championships. Alec is a familiar face to many people searching for free jiu-jitsu techniques on YouTube and Instagram, covering everything from wrestling to day-one basics to...
2020-10-14
29 min
Forever White Belt
Stephen Whittier - BJJ Systems Thinking
Today on the show I have the honor to engage in conversation with the 4th degree eligible BJJ black belt Stephen Whittier. Stephen is one of the most decorated martial arts instructors in the country, he is one of only a handful of head coaches with Straight Blast Gym International (under SBG founder Matt Thornton) as well as the organization's Director. He is also the South Coast region's highest-ranking instructor in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (under New England's senior ranked black belt, Roberto Maia) and Muay Thai kickboxing (under Sityodtong USA director, Mark DellaGrotte). In 2018, he became o...
2020-10-02
1h 16
Forever White Belt
Chad The Beast Hardy - The Acacia Tree of BJJ
Today on the show I have the pleasure of chatting with 25 years old, Chad The Beast Hardy. Chad is probably best known for occasionally appearing on the very popular Chewjitsu YouTube channel. Chad actually earned his Black Belt under Nick Chewy Albin himself and was assistant head instructor at Derby City MMA in Louisville, KY. Chad is now a head instructor at Guardian Mixed Martial Arts in Murfreesboro, TN This is a young man at an exciting inflection point in his life, newly engaged with a great job and creating great products with so much runway in f...
2020-09-15
46 min
Forever White Belt
Malachy Friedman - The Enigma
Malachy Friedman is a second degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the legendary Master Ricardo Liborio, co-founder of American Top Team (ATT) and Carlson Gracie lineage. With 18 years of experience, Professor Friedman is adept in multiple fight disciplines including MMA, BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. Beginning in 2001, Malachy started his training with the late UFC Middle-Weight Champion, Evan Tanner. After years of competition, he joined American Top Team headquarters in Coconut Creek, FL considered to be the #1 MMA training camp in the country and one of the only teams capable of putting out world champions. While at...
2020-09-08
1h 24
Forever White Belt
Brandon Mccaghren - A Leader of Men
In this episode, I have the honor of having a conversation with Brandon Mccaghren co-owner of 10th Planet Decatur, Alabama. Brandon earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and was the first 10th Planet Instructor in the entire Southeastern United States. He has received each of his Jiu-Jitsu ranks directly from Eddie Bravo. In addition to being an experienced teacher and Black belt in the Traditional Martial Arts, Brandon has staked his claim as one of the top grappling competitors in the Southeast by taking titles in Kakuto, Good Fight, IBJJF, NAGA, and even Freestyle Judo to...
2020-08-26
42 min
Forever White Belt
Steve Kwan of BJJ Mental Models
Welcome to episode 2 of Forever White Belt, in this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Steve Kwan, co-host of my favorite BJJ podcast BJJ Mental Models. Steve is a black belt under Don Whitefield from West Coast Martial Arts and he teaches and trains at Ascension Martial Arts in British Columbia, Canada. I’m a huge fan of his and his brother's podcast BJJ Mental Models where they discuss Conceptual Jiu Jitsu in a highly effective technical and humor filled way. Some of the funnier moments for me were their discussions on taint sweeps, Steve’s jumpin...
2020-08-20
1h 14
Nerd Stalker
Cheap NAS, Smart Gimp, Flying Cars and Cheap Rent
Stories of the week: Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US https://buff.ly/2D1CKzo Here's a recap of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' congressional testimony https://youtu.be/84C1-NiWvQE Big Tech’s big week: Historic antitrust hearing and record profits put industry giants in spotlight https://buff.ly/30f2lNZ Data isn't just being collected from your phone. It's being used to score you. https://buff.ly/3169Iqh Why people should stop designing prosthetics that look realistic—and start designing ones that work https://buff.ly/2PiCRsN “Speed” Round: GIMP is Quietly Working...
2020-08-05
30 min
Nerd Stalker
Pentagon Admits to Having UFO's and Why Your Manager May Suck
Stories of the week: Pentagon Has 'A Lot More' Classified UFO Videos, Ex Head of https://buff.ly/3g4mCLK Source code leaked from exposed repos of many companies, including Nintendo, Microsoft, Adobe, Lenovo, AMD, Qualcomm; it's unclear how much of it is proprietary https://buff.ly/30SL9g6 Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds https://buff.ly/2X1quFI Some people might already be immune to coronavirus thanks to the common cold https://buff.ly/3g5Tl3d “Speed” Round: Airbus' s...
2020-07-30
23 min
Forever White Belt
The Silver Fox of BJJ Karel Pravec Part 2
It's so fitting that the inaugural Forever White Belt episode features BJJ royalty Karel The Silver Fox Pravec on the show. Fox was one of the first US Renzo Gracie students and earned his black belt in 2006. Karel is also the author of the Fluid BJJ book, Digitsu video series, Roll with the Fox and Anti Virus YouTube series, Fundamental Armbar Mechanics on BJJ Fanatics, and is regularly featured on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel with renowned MMA coach, Firas Zahabi. As promised, here is the link to the unofficial Silver Fox Technique Guide I cr...
2020-07-29
29 min
Nerd Stalker
Fk It Let's Move To Barbados and Work Remote
Stories of the week: Russian spies 'target coronavirus vaccine' https://buff.ly/2DJcFot Bill Gates and Elon Musk Didn’t Get Hacked—Twitter Did by https://www.reviewgeek.com/47803/bill-gates-and-elon-musk-didnt-get-hacked-twitter-did/ Attorney General Barr accuses Hollywood, Big Tech of collaborating with China https://buff.ly/32lZcgR A San Francisco Exec Is Building a City-Wide Surveillance Network https://buff.ly/3fAQTBG Thanks to subscriber Tom Pinkowski for this “Speed” Round: How to Start Your Own Learning 'Co-Op' at Home https://buff.ly/3fCpvmL Roomba gets supersized https://buff.ly...
2020-07-19
25 min
Forever White Belt
The Silver Fox of BJJ Karel Pravec Part 1
It's so fitting that the inaugural Forever White Belt episode features BJJ royalty Karel The Silver Fox Pravec on the show. Fox was one of the first US Renzo Gracie students and earned his black belt in 2006. Karel is also the author of the Fluid BJJ book, Digitsu video series, Roll with the Fox and Anti Virus YouTube series, Fundamental Armbar Mechanics on BJJ Fanatics, and is regularly featured on the Tristar Gym YouTube channel with renowned MMA coach, Firas Zahabi. As promised, here is the link to the unofficial Silver Fox Technique Guide I cre...
2020-07-17
47 min
Nerd Stalker
The Scumbag Episode
Stories of the week Michael Lofthouse of Solid8 is a piece of sh1t https://buff.ly/2Zd3vZE The Micromobility Revolution: How Bikes And Scooters Are Shaking Up Urban Transport Worldwide” https://buff.ly/2ZbrR6c Elon Musk says a Neuralink update is coming in August https://buff.ly/2W488DA Microsoft’s solution to Zoom fatigue is to trick your brain https://buff.ly/38SpHfb Feds give Ghislaine Maxwell paper clothes due to fear she might kill herself https://buff.ly/3iP7G5E “Speed” Round: In an ominous sign for the economy, 32% of US fell...
2020-07-13
25 min
Forever White Belt
Welcome To Forever White Belt
This is the introduction to the show where I state our why. Lots of exciting stuff to come so stick around and subscribe. Website coming soon.
2020-07-11
02 min
Nerd Stalker
Dropping Dropbox Then Going To A Walmart Drive-In
Stories of the week Walmart will soon open drive-in movie theaters https://buff.ly/38mCtSB What America Asks of Working Parents Is Impossible https://buff.ly/2NEdUHo by @jpinsk via @TheAtlantic I just canceled my Dropbox subscription. What the Dutch can teach the world about remote work https://bbc.in/2D4iJI2 by @WhatKatieBWrote via @BBC_Worklife “Speed” Round: UFC Confirmed To Host 9 Events In Las Vegas In August https://buff.ly/3ipYIf5 Update. California University Pays Million-Dollar Crypto Ransom https://bit.ly/2VDWQpu via @cointelegraph The Smart Way To Come Back To Jiu-Jitsu After A Long...
2020-07-06
29 min
Nerd Stalker
Breaking Leases, All The Kids Are Doing It
Stories of the week San Francisco Tenants Break Leases At Alarming Rates https://buff.ly/2NuIymn TikTok Users, K-Pop Fans Take Credit for Inflating Expectations to Trump Tulsa Rally https://buff.ly/2Ys3lNU Work-life balance was never going to work https://buff.ly/2B1HdBa Where Will We Pee When We're Out in Our Half-Reopened States? https://buff.ly/2BxXSMy “Speed” Round: Quora goes permanently remote-first Link Olympus is giving up on camera https://buff.ly/2VuJSub Robot actress to star in big-budget sci-fi movie https://buff.ly/3g0mCvA There’s a Wire Above Manhat...
2020-06-29
17 min
Nerd Stalker
The Nerd Stalker Rage Cage
Stories of the week I sent an email to IDEO about the long-standing racism in the design industry and they wrote me back. eBay Execs Thought Sending Dead Pigs, Live Spiders To Small News Website Was A Good Idea https://buff.ly/2YIEtQC Tech company Buffer is adopting a 4-day workweek https://buff.ly/3dcSZ8O In defense on working at the office https://t.co/qJlZefNbo5?amp=1 “Speed” Round: The FBI used a Philly protester’s Etsy profile, LinkedIn, and other internet history to charge her with setting police cars ablaze https://buff.ly/2YIzM9z No...
2020-06-22
28 min
Nerd Stalker
Military vs Bitcoin and Underwater WiFi
Stories of the week Pentagon Documents Reveal The U.S. Has Planned For A Bitcoin Rebellion https://buff.ly/3fiVDLF IBM is exiting the face recognition business https://buff.ly/37bJ5Tg and so is Amazon Electric Blockaloo: Minecraft's virtual music festival with Deadmau5 and Steve Aoki is going to be utterly bonkers https://buff.ly/3dVnrFk Would You Enjoy Having Your Own Enclosed Office “Cubicle” Pod with AirPurifier? “Pods each have automatic doors that operate with FacialRecognition, so there’s no need to touch and contaminate them.” https://is.gd/pTQIgO “Speed” Round: Aqua-Fi could bring Wi-Fi-li...
2020-06-15
21 min
Nerd Stalker
The State of Things, Chaos and Empathy
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker PayPal donations to https://paypal.me/foronda Stories of the week The current state of things. Amazon gave TV stations coronavirus propaganda, and some aired it https://buff.ly/2B6079x Revolut staff claim they’ve been told to quit their jobs or be fired https://t.co/v0gwZ9YKz3 “There has never been a better time to quit Facebook” https://buff.ly/36Xz8ca “Speed” Round: Low omega-3 and children https://buff.ly/3cymb9C Why the Upwork CEO believes th...
2020-06-07
34 min
Nerd Stalker
Minecraft, Rockers & Funerals In Space
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker PayPal donations to https://paypal.me/foronda Stories of the week Minecraft Dungeons is the low-stress family hackathon we need right now https://buff.ly/3guyK9i Twitter's Fact-Checking Failures Reveal Serious Shortcomings https://buff.ly/2XaLKJv Apple reportedly nabs Scorsese film starring DiCaprio and De Niro https://buff.ly/3dhw0u8 How Can You Become a 10xer? https://buff.ly/2Wy9TJI “Speed” Round: Funerals in space https://buff.ly/2XHcAs1 "Roquefort-Like Cheese?" USTR takes swipe at EU food name rest...
2020-06-02
25 min
Nerd Stalker
Joe Rogan Drowns In Spotify Money
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker PayPal donations to https://paypal.me/foronda Stories of the week Spotify acquires Joe Rogan Podcast https://buff.ly/3bQa9bt DoorDash 'Pizza Arbitrage' Shows the FUBAR Economics of Delivery Apps https://buff.ly/2zMZy3K Tesla quietly adds bidirectional charging capability for game-changing new features - Electrek https://buff.ly/3bHoR4p 5 Tips to Reduce Screen Time While You’re WFH https://buff.ly/2LwUSl7 “Speed” Round: Dolphins at popular spot miss tourists https://buff.l...
2020-05-24
25 min
Nerd Stalker
The Workplace Has Been Upended
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker PayPal donations to https://paypal.me/foronda Stories of the week The Office Is Dead, Get ready for the commercial real estate apocalypse https://buff.ly/3cofVSR How to Keep Remote Employees on Task Without Spying On Them https://buff.ly/2WK2KoB Zoom, but in VR: Spatial https://buff.ly/2Lr9hPW Ask Adolfo: 10 Most Important Work Skills to List in a Resume https://buff.ly/2Wvk8NO “Speed” Round: Self-hosted, ad-free, privacy-respecting alternative to Google search https://buff.ly/2YQFh...
2020-05-17
28 min
Nerd Stalker
We Have A Drive In Movies Addiction
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker Stories of the week Companies are turning to intrusive monitoring of work-from-home employees https://buff.ly/3bUDqT6 Nearly half (47%) of Americans working from home aren’t always wearing pants https://bit.ly/2YKOezA Drive-in movie theaters reopen in Bay Area with new rules amid coronavirus pandemic https://buff.ly/3biZXYY What things do you miss? https://bit.ly/35GqEW5 “Speed” Round: Swapabee https://buff.ly/2YyAXtK IKEA Releases Free Design For Garden Sphere That Feeds Entire...
2020-05-09
21 min
Nerd Stalker
G Meet not G Meat
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker Stories of the week Restaurants Across the US Turn Parking Lots Into Drive-In Movie Theaters https://is.gd/ae2Vq9 A novel solution to curb phone use by drivers https://buff.ly/2YhECwb Microsoft will narrow its focus to software developers at this year's virtual Build conference https://buff.ly/3d6Y4zP 20 Easy Home Office Organization Ideas to Boost Your Productivity https://buff.ly/3cQLjt0 “Speed” Round: iOS 13.5 makes it “easier” to use Face ID while we...
2020-05-01
18 min
Nerd Stalker
Robots Robots Robots
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker Stories of the week Send Packages with Uber connect. https://is.gd/pOFEY5 Is this the tipping point for delivery by robot? https://buff.ly/3bA5Ku9 by @gcnichs via @ZDNet #Robotics Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog helps doctors assess coronavirus patients https://is.gd/ykdEhE 7 Tips To Getting Rid Of A Creative Block https://buff.ly/3aqhm1g by @bitrebels “Speed” Round: Nextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program https://is.gd/8TNWO9...
2020-04-25
22 min
Nerd Stalker
Cobol Never Dies It Just Multiplies Unlike Colleges and Open Offices
Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker Stories of the week Weekly Recap & Cobol never dies it just multiplies, Gov Tech sucks. We Need a New CCC for Recovery — the Civic Response Corps buff.ly/2UWdW0w by @dalepd via @make Death to the Open Office https://www.fastcompany.com/90488060/our-offices-will-never-be-the-same-after-covid-19-heres-what-they-could-look-like Jazz musician Daniel Bennett: This virus will die, but our cultural renaissance has just begun! buff.ly/2K4uX3v by @DanielBennettNY from @bandzoogle “Speed” Round: College is dead. How to Grow Vegetables From K...
2020-04-18
29 min
Nerd Stalker
Brain Sharpening Needed
Sponsor/Partners/Events: Check out our new Patreon page at patreon.com/nerdstalker Stories of the week Car Insurance does it still make sense? https://is.gd/5HdCoI When Can We Lift the Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions? Not Before Taking These Steps https://buff.ly/3aP1FS7 via @sciam What i’m watching/listening to: Kevin Rose Show https://podcast.kevinrose.com/, Making Sense with Sam Harris https://samharris.org/podcast/, Meta-Cast https://www.meta-cast.com/. RT @jobhuntorg: RT @jacobshare: 15 Ideas For Job Seekers To Do While Lonely in #Coronavirus Quarantine buff.ly/2vI...
2020-04-10
24 min
Nerd Stalker
Preppers, Trains and Hobbies in Quarantine
FOR MORE NERD STALKER: http://www.nerdstalker.com Including our podcast Twitter http://www.twitter.com/nerdstalker Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NerdStalker/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Stories of the week Guy derails train https://youtu.be/n63ckV17cHw Format announces a Photographer Fund to help those impacted by COVID-19 by Jose Antunes - ProVideo Coalition https://buff.ly/2xGqpgE Preppers - City Prepping https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmb2... Canadian Prepper - https...
2020-04-03
26 min
Nerd Stalker
Nerd Stalker Coronavirus Episode 1
We are back with our first coverage and thoughts on the coronavirus Covid-19 situation and how it is impacting us and others. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2020-03-28
31 min
Nerd Stalker
All the feels
In this episode ADOLFO talks about all the great shows he’s watching on Netflix and CBS, the books he’s currently reading, three great tips and all the good self-improvement you need. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2020-02-14
16 min
Nerd Stalker
Dictation on Catalina is awesome.
In this episode we talk all things Catalina the best features things to watch out for and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-10-11
05 min
Nerd Stalker
Work Life Balance and Open Offices
In this episode Adolfo discusses: Work Life Balance or Integration? Dark Mode failed Open Offices are dead, again. What I'm watching Gratitude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-04-05
13 min
Nerd Stalker
Job Searching for Merit
Beto is running but I still like Yang. Looking for a new job is interesting, one world under LinkedIn .01% bribe so their kids get into college, so much for the merit argument What were watching Grateful --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-03-15
14 min
Nerd Stalker
AI The Flood Is Within Site For Jobs
In this episode of Nerd Stalker we discuss: Andrew Yang for president. Andrew Yang on Joe Rogan discussing AI it's impact on jobs and the freedom dividend for all. Elon Musk’s AI company created a fake news generator it’s too scared to make public https://buff.ly/2SEwap9 Dry.io AI that codes Etsy accidentally charged a number of seller accounts for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars https://buff.ly/2TTQBeh Should you sign that NDA? Lifehacker McQueen the movie on Amazon Prime Video Lorena the movie on Amazon Prime Video The Umbrella Academy on Netflix Behi...
2019-02-27
16 min
Nerd Stalker
Spotify Eats The World
In this episode I discuss: The Spotify acquisition of Gimlet and Anchor.fm Car tech accessories still suck Evernote needs to pull an Instagram Made up sale days ProdCon What i'm listening to and watching Gratitude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-02-08
24 min
Nerd Stalker
Expertise Destroys Creativity
Items discussed in this episode: Jonah Sachs talk on "Unsafe Thinking". Moringa Powder The need for checklists Todoist Templates What we are watching/Entertainment Gratitude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-02-04
24 min
Nerd Stalker
The Hardest Working Podcast
Topics discussed: The Supersuckers IO on Netflix Whaa I didn't tap to an Arm Bar Slobby's World on Netflix The Spider-verse Todoist and my half assed GTD M. Night Glass Gratitude --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-01-23
14 min
Nerd Stalker
Money will have no value.
With the progression of AI and robotics and the resulting loss of jobs, I predict money will eventually have no value whatsoever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-01-21
04 min
Nerd Stalker
I’m an Amazon Patriot what about you?
In this episode I talk about the Amazon. show patriot, Amazon prime membership benefits, and Amazon phone? And so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2019-01-11
06 min
Nerd Stalker
Big moves and thoughts
Adolfo shares his thoughts on acquisitions, business trends, and the overall landscape for 2018 and 2019. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-12-19
07 min
Nerd Stalker
Listen to the “Great News”.
Adolfo recaps of the cool things from the web today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-11-28
19 min
Nerd Stalker
A time of transition.
In this episode Adolfo reflects on some transitions he’s going through. Takes a look at budget, lifespans, the holidays, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-11-20
05 min
Nerd Stalker
Quit trying to be a tech start up if you’re not.
Adolfo shares some brief thoughts on companies trying to be something they’re not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-11-14
02 min
Nerd Stalker
Is Social Media Dying?
With all the current research findings that social media usage is causing depression, Adolfo questions the longevity of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-10-03
03 min
Nerd Stalker
Review of the Amazon Echo Alexa announcements
Latest episode of Nerd Stalker --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-09-23
08 min
Nerd Stalker
Resistance bands instead of weights?
In this brief episode I talk about my most recent passion, resistance bands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-08-13
02 min
Nerd Stalker
Amazon needs to aquire Spotify ASAP
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2018-05-25
03 min
Nerd Stalker
Save net neutrality in 3 mins
Here’s how you can save net neutrality in three minutes. #NetNeutrality --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-stalker/support
2017-12-10
02 min
Nerd Stalker
Like Lifting Weights For the Brain, HEG Research
Adolfo Foronda of Nerd Stalker interviews Jonathan Toomim, Founder of HEG Reasearch at the recent Bulletproof Conference in San Francisco.The Upgraded Focus Brain Trainer includes a headband with small red and infrared LED lights that shine through the skin and skull to assess the color of brain tissue; light is reflected back to a spectrophotometer that measures the exact color of oxygenated arterial blood. The headband then sends your brain's data to your computer so you can get feedback in real time* ... and hack your circulation! *Real time is within the critical 350 ms window...
2013-03-04
04 min
Nerd Stalker
What is MCT Oil? And What is a Vibe Plate? - Dave Asprey
In this piece Adolfo Foronda of Nerd Stalker talks to founder of The Bulletproof Executive Dave Aspry about MCT oil and Vibe plate technology and health benefits.
2013-01-26
05 min
Nerd Stalker
Like Gaming Tech? Then You Have To Meet This Guy
Adolfo Foronda of Nerd Stalker interviews Tech Hive's Carlos Rondela. Carlos talks about his entertainment/gaming tech history and his new Kickstarter campaign for "Everybody Game". Carlos calls Everybody Game, "Pee-Wee's Playhouse meets a video game arcade. A web series about a fantastical arcade where everybody stops by to play games and chat". I've already contributed to his awesome endeavor you should consider doing the same, theres only a few days left so go contribute now.
2012-11-17
13 min
Nerd Stalker
Remembering Steve Jobs
Podcasting the night of Steve Jobs death honoring this legend. Adolfo Foronda and Greg Viloria talk all things Apple and Steve Jobs.
2011-10-06
38 min
Nerd Stalker
Global Domination, Silk Shirts, Online Pawn Shops Nerd Stalker Podcast #1
First ever Nerd Stalker podcast, weekly recap and discussion on current social, tech and startup topics. Hosted by Adolfo Foronda (@nerdstalker) and Co-host Greg C. Viloria (@socialgreg). In this episode BART shuts down wifi, online pawn shops, google buys motorola implications, defining the new big three and more.
2011-08-23
40 min