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It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 46: Piecez/Mikey (Maximum Efficiency, Unity Charity, TO New Gen)On this weeks episode we got one of the best breaker of his era and also one of the most important breakers for the Toronto scene from Maximum Efficiency Crew Bboy Piecez! Through his organization Unity Charity, he has inspired and developed a whole generation of Bboys and without him, this podcast would not exists as the hosts would not be breaking! Check out this episode and find out his rise in the breaking scene, how he overcame a life threatening injury and continued breaking, how he built Unity Charity, and his book building Unity!
2022-01-241h 27It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 45: Mass (Redbull BC One, Breaking for Gold, Montreal Breaking)We are almost heading into 2022 so to end things strong for the podcast, we got the current Redbull BC One Canada and CDS champ Bboy Mass! Find out how one of Canada's best got into breaking, his reflection of 2021, and about the Montreal scene!
2021-12-3144 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 44: Frost (Ground Illusionz, 90's-20's Era, Growing the Breaking Scene)The podcast wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Since this is the holiday of giving and sharing, we have decided to get a legend and leader in the Toronto breaking scene, the founder of Ground Illusionz Bboy Frost! In this episode, Frost gives us the rundown on the history of Ground Illusionz crew and how they came up in 90's and 20's Era to become one of the best crews today. Frost also shares the knowledge he has accumulated as a leader in the scene with how to maintain a crew, and how to build a...
2021-12-251h 48It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 43: Focus (Greatest battles, Footwork, State of Judging and competitions)The podcast has finally done it! We got an international legend as our guest and there is no better Breaker to get then the one who has taught us all how to properly Toprock and Footwork through his DVD's Bboy Focus! Check out this episode to find out how focus started his breaking journey, his greatest battles, and his thought and opinion on the breaking scene today!
2021-12-0653 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 42: Emma (Redbull BC One, CDS Qualifiers, Bgirl)The podcast finally got our first Bgirl guest and what better person to get than the Redbull BC one Canada and CDS Qualifier champ Emma! In this episode we talked about her experience at these large events, her training leading up to it, and the mentality it takes to be at the top! We also talked about what it is like to be a Bgirl in the scene and her journey to being one of the best.
2021-11-2946 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking: The Breaking Couch Episode 1 (CDS National Qualifier )The podcast is back from our short Hiatus with a new feature on our show, The Breaking Couch! This new feature involves us going to jams and interviewing competitors about their thoughts on the jam and journey towards it. For the first episode we went to the CDS National Qualifier #2 where breakers from all over Canada competed for the last spot on Team Canada. The interviews that take place on this episode were done right after the preliminaries and before top 16. Since this was our first time doing it, we decided to ask people we were...
2021-11-0823 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 41 (CDS Qualifiers, Judging, Callout Battle)We are back from our hiatus with season 4 of the podcast! In this episode we gave our thoughts and opinion about the CDS Qualifier and the Breaking draft. The juicy topics of the night are in regards to judging and the first call out of the podcast so check this episode for our thoughts on that!
2021-11-0849 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 40: One Year Anniversary (Recap, Redbull BC One Canada, Podcast Future)We have finally reached episode 40 of the IJB podcast and this one is a special episode as it marks our One year anniversary in the podcast game! Expect to hear us reflect on the work we have done with the podcast, our thoughts on the Redbull BC One Canada 2021 lineup, and the future of our podcast! A huge shoutout to yall in the breaking scene for following us throughout the year and we hope that we will have the motivation to go for a full round 2!
2021-10-0434 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 38: Charles (Bboy North, Politics, Capitalism, Bboy life tips)For this weeks episode, we got everyone's favorite traveler and Bboy, Charles Aka Bboy North! In this episode we talk about how Bboy north started and why it stopped, an interesting political conversation, and Charles advice on how you can successfully live the Bboy life! Check out Charles's website, channel and his Instagram! https://www.charlesjgao.com/about/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BboynorthCo https://www.instagram.com/mercenarygao/
2021-09-2259 min
It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 37: Karen Nexus Massage (Breaking injury Prevention, Best Exercises)This week we have a special episode where we got an expert Chiropractor, Massager therapist and our friend Karen to answer all of your breaking problems! Check out this episode to find out why your body is messed up from all of that breaking, exercises and stretches that will help fix them, and many other useful information that can prolong and enhance your breaking career!
2021-08-281h 15It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 36: Tim J (CDF Jam, Breaking Tips, Life as a B Dad)This week we got one of Toronto's best up and comers Tim J who is coming off a huge upset in the most recent breaking jam. Check out this episode to find out how he started his breaking journey, his rise to becoming one of the best breaker in Canada, and also how he balances his life as breaker and a father.
2021-08-2153 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 35: CDS Qualifier RecapWe are back with a quick recap of probably one of the biggest Canadian jams of all time, the CDS qualifier. Checkout out this episode to see what we thought of the overall event, who our MVB was and also our battle of the night!
2021-08-1816 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 34The podcast is back with a new logo and format! Now that COVID restriction has loosened, we did what was originally planned and decided to finally do episodes in person. In this episode, we talk about our experience in the most recent jam hosted by Troublez, our thoughts on the upcoming CDS Qualifier Jam, and other things as well!
2021-08-1020 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 33: Trus RealThis week we got Trus Real who is in the process of creating the Breakin Barriers Documentary! For this episode, we talked about the Breaking Barriers Doc and how it will cover the dark side of breaking such as the political aspect of it, the Olympics, and many other hot topics in the scene. We also dive into the past of Trus Real and how he started his career as a breaker, a battle rapper, and now he is a film editor/maker.Support and donate to his journey on uncovering the breaking sc...
2021-08-0153 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 32: Flex (Bag of Trix, Biting, You Be Ill)This week we got the OG Flex from the legendary Bag of Trix crew! Flex has played a huge part in the Toronto scene and has shaped many crews as they were growing up. In this episode, find out more about the beginnings of Bag of Trix crew, and also his most recent work with You Be Ill!
2021-07-151h 23It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 31: Breakers Exhibition Tierlist (Jason vs Dom, BET, Exhibition battles)This week we got a special episode where we launch our series of exhibition battles: The Breakers Exhibition Tierlist (BET)! We brought in two breakers that will be competing in our first jam, Ongbak and Jayseandra to discuss their thoughts on their battle, and any question they have for this jam we are hosting. After the podcast we discuss more details about what we want to do with BET and many other exhibition battle ideas as well from our community. If you would like to join our exhibition battles, shoot us a message otherwise we will...
2021-06-271h 27It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 30: Guest Ifrit (Video Games, Breaking Philosophy, Tattoos)We finally reached the Dirty Thirty of the It's just breaking Podcast! For this episode we got out first representative from Manitoba and our Boy Ifrit! He's an underrated gem in the Canadian breaking scene and has many interesting viewpoints on breaking! Expect to hear a lot of other things as well such as gaming, books and Tats! Check out this episode to find out more!
2021-06-152h 07It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 29: Guest TroublezThis week we got the return of one of our best guest from episode 6 Troublez!In this episode we talked about his thoughts on Skillz O meter, life as a professional Bboy, some tips for that and many other topics!
2021-06-082h 01It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 26 (Redbull Bc One)Episode 26 was a Redbull centric episode where we discussed all things redbull bc one related!Come and check us eboy and fanout on this topic!
2021-05-132h 00It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 25: Curtis (State of Vancouver Scene, Rivalry with Phil, Training tips)We got an unexpected guest from all the way in the west for Episode 25 Curtis! He is a rising star in the Vancouver scene and has been clearing out the competition with his crew Stray path! Find out in this episode how he developed his technical style, his opinion on the state of the Vancouver and Toronto scene, and his rivalries the best Bboys in Canada!
2021-05-031h 44It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 24: Guest BurnLast week we took a break but we back with one of the most original Breakers and also most underrated in the scene, Burn!Despite appearing to be shy Burn was easily one of our best guest on the show!Tune in and discover how he began his breaking journey, how he creates his move, his story as part of the BiLLZ duo and his perspective on certain controversial topics!
2021-04-261h 34It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 23: (Jedi Council Meeting)Episode 23 was livestreamed where we got the chat involved with the podcast!In this episode we had a townhall meeting with the main hosts where we discussed issues we see in the scene and some possible solutions.We also treaded deep waters as we discuss other interest topics as well....
2021-04-142h 11It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 22: OntonIn today's episode, we got one of the best Bboy in Toronto and one of the founders of the United Rivals crew, Onton! This is a special episode for us as he was one breaker that influenced all of our breaking and so it was a long time coming that we had him on. Expect to hear how he got into Supernatualz crew, how he started United Rivals, how he met his wife and future star Konatsu and of course recent events!
2021-04-041h 46It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 21: Young1 aka RandiWe back with our first episode of Season 3 of It's Just breaking and what better way to start things off than from a Bboy from the NYC Bboy Randi aka Young1! In this episode, get to know one of the up and comers from the new york scene, and his journey in the birthplace of Hip hop! We discuss the New York breaking scene in detail and any misconception it may have to others.
2021-03-291h 27It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 20: Curt RageWe conclude season 2 of the It’s just Breaking podcast and what better way to end it off than having our first guest from the USA Curt Rage. Man has been supporting us since the very beginning despite never meeting us and it comes full circle as we get him on this big milestone on episode 20. Come find out how this up and comer in the USA scene came to be and all about his experiences in the Canadian scene!
2021-03-162h 01It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 19: Switch BToday we got our first returning special guest Switch B! In this episode we dived deeper with the breaking topics that focused around the Break Free event last week. Expect to hear about our thoughts on the future of breaking, callouts, From TO for TO and other funny stories.
2021-03-091h 20It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 18: Emil Cypher Sons (Tales of the Cypher Podcast, Montreal Scene)Today we got a fellow breaking podcaster and also our first guest from Montreal, Emil from the Cypher Sons! In this episode we discuss what its like running a breaking podcast, more about the Montreal scene, how it compares to Toronto and also other hot topics in the breaking scene!Checkout the Tales of the Cypher Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CagSxV...https://www.youtube.com/user/SugyCyph... https://linktr.ee/CypherSons
2021-03-021h 07It's Just Breaking PodcastIJB Episode 16 Guest Collantes Brothers: Mark, Anyo, Jayson (Origin story, Phillipines to Canada)We took a break last week but now we back with a special episode where we have double the people. It's Family Day in Canada so what better guest can we have for this episode than the Collantes Brothers!Find out how these brothers began their takeover of the Canadian scene, how they started their breaking career, their journey from the Philippines to Canada, and most importantly who the real Kuya is!
2021-02-161h 19It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 14: (Making Breaking big, Japan Stories, Times we got smoked or smoked)In this episode we bring back expert Eboy Bobby to have a fun conversation with the IJB gang. We talk about what we have been up to, how breaking can be big, our adventures in japan and other random fun topics that is related to and not related to breaking!
2021-01-251h 34It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 13: Guest SiahnaraIt's Just Breaking is a podcast where Hosts and Bboys: Transitionz, James, and Denis talk smack about the breaking scene and any Bboy topics that may pop up. We also have no boundaries and are willing to talk about anything. In a previous episode we were doing what we did best and talked some smack but all that means was that we want you in as a guest and in this episode we got one of Calgary's best in Siahnara! Learn about the Calgary scene in this episode and also what happened to one of Canada's best cre...
2021-01-171h 46It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Episode 12: Guest Switch BFor our guest we got one of the best breaker in Canada and our personal favourite bboy Switch B! In this episode we learn many interesting things such as what he thought about our infamous tier list video, the unknown origins of United rivals and also the rise, fall and return of Switch! This episode was definitely fun for us to do and we hope you enjoy it as well!Video Link:https://youtu.be/MM9zEBSumS8Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/itsjustbreaking
2021-01-081h 31It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 11: The Canada Breaker Tier listStarting off 2021 with a controversial episode where we make a tier list of the entire Canadian breaking scene with more emphasis towards Toronto. We got a new guest Mike (Waguan) from Ho Ging Ah and Eboy connoisseur Bobby joining us to help analyze where we think each breaker deserves to be on the tier list. This was a long project, and we did take a lot of care in rating each breaker, so I hope the scene appreciates or hates us at the very least . Just remember the name of our podcast if you do get catch fe...
2021-01-032h 18It's Just Breaking PodcastIt's Just Breaking Christmas Special 2020: Crazy Legz, Dyzee, Reflecting on 2020Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In todays Christmas special we will be talking about the recent events regarding Crazy Leg and also Bboy Dyzee. Like every Christmas Specials, we will also take this time to reflect on what happened during 2020 for us and also the scene.Video Link: https://youtu.be/s0K5P_q2U6s
2020-12-251h 10It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 9 Breaking Olympics Season Finale (No Guest)Yup so we lied about the last episode being the the season finale. Breaking in the Olympics 2024 has been announced so our hosts have a discussion about everything that may come up about it. This is a touchy subject for some but remember It's Just Breaking and also Its Just our Opinion.Video: https://youtu.be/oEer6XjbZZ4
2020-12-1438 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 8 (Guest Bboy Illz)We reach the conclusion of our first season and we decided to end off strong with one of Canada's best breaker Bboy Illz! Get to know this guy from his crew origin story, how he got into united rivals, how he met Bgirl Ami, and other things about him!Video: https://youtu.be/mAF2MMealpY
2020-12-141h 21It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 7 Sale and Beef (No Guest)In episode 7 we return to our original three hosts where we give an update with what is happening with us and where we found the courage to talk more shit than ever before. Expect a lot of trash talk and don't get offended if you are mentioned as It's Just Breaking at the end of the day.Video: https://youtu.be/YKwMXtnhYsM
2020-12-1451 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 6 (Guest Tricky Troublez)Our guest for today is one of the best Bboy's in Toronto Tricky Troublez! In this episode, we discuss his past in the Toronto breaking scene, his greatest accomplishments, and a recent controversy that has appeared within the last week with one of his crewmates.Video: https://youtu.be/_3RIHU9EcuM
2020-12-141h 02It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 5 (Guest Shogi and Mark)In this episode we brought in a special guest: Bboy Shogi He is known for challenging bboys to online battles where as a few weeks ago he took it to the To for To forum. This caused a stir where many words and threats were exchanged to which we brought him in to explain his side to the situation. The second part of this episode we brought in Mark and Maddy to discuss some controversy behind the Toronto scene and some light hearted topics to balance things out.Video: https://youtu.be/CVtRgtMqbtI
2020-12-141h 00It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 4 (Halloween Special)Happy Halloween World! In this special episode the crew with guest Maddy rolled up in our Halloween gear for a 1 hour discussion on some Halloween related topics and breaking. In the second half of the podcast, we answered many fan questions as well.VIdeo: https://youtu.be/mtan9sgyIkg
2020-12-141h 02It's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 3 (Guest Bboy Maddy Saiko Skematiks Crew)It's Just Breaking is a podcast where Hosts and Bboys: ET Transitions, James, and Denis talk smack about the breaking scene and any Bboy topics that may pop up. We also have no boundaries and are willing to talk about anything. In Episode 3, we have our first guest Maddy from Saiko Skematiks crew where we reminisce about Unity breaking days and many other battles that had happen in the past. Follow our Instagram for highlights and interaction: https://www.instagram.com/itsjustbrea...Video Link: https://youtu.be/3P0nKZmayhk
2020-12-1445 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 2 (No Guest)It's Just Breaking is a podcast where Hosts and Bboys: ET Transitions, James, and Denis talk smack about the Toronto breaking scene and any Bboy topics that may pop up. We also have no boundaries and are willing to talk about anything. In episode 2, the hosts talks about our experience during COVID season, the infamous Nastic callout battle and also the *beef* between our James and an up and coming breaker. Follow our Instagram for highlights and interaction: https://www.instagram.com/itsjustbrea...Video Link: https://youtu.be/gV-gfT2D5d4
2020-12-1433 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 1 (No Guest)It's Just Breaking is a podcast where Hosts and Bboys: ET Transitions, James, and Denis talk smack about the Toronto breaking scene and any Bboy topics that may pop up. We also have no boundaries and are willing to talk about anything. In episode 1, the hosts talks about their initial launch, how our name came to be, the upcoming UBL jam, future guests, and most importantly more James Fat jokes. Follow our Instagram for highlights and interaction: https://www.instagram.com/itsjustbrea...Video Link: https://youtu.be/wMYTzOmK-Zo
2020-12-1435 minIt's Just Breaking PodcastIts Just Breaking Episode 0 (Bboy Origin Story Eric, James, Denis)It's Just Breaking is a podcast where Hosts and Bboys: ET Transitions, James, and Denis talk smack about the Toronto breaking scene and any Bboy topics that may pop up. We also have no boundaries and are willing to talk about anything. In episode 0, the hosts talk about the purpose of the podcast and background information's regarding the hosts. Follow our Instagram for highlights and interaction: https://www.instagram.com/itsjustbrea...Video Link: https://youtu.be/HS8dREN5Cug
2020-12-0939 min