Getting 2 Know U Pod

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Getting 2 Know U Pod episodes

  • 102-Pete: Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Office Job Hater, Co-Owner of a Gym, Son of the Best Athlete in the Family, Knows Very Little About Farming, Doctor Puncher

    Pete shares stories about MMA fighting and Jiu Jitsu, sacrificing to be a next level fighter, social media affecting pay days, and the importance of rolling the right way (3:28), the difference in women’s mentality when fighting, growing up playing various sports, dealing with injuries, daddy daughter relationships, opening the gym and debating expansion (40:00) importance of reputation within Jiu Jitsu, what to look for when picking a gym, black belt promotion, and his “Best 1st for Last” 1st Motorcycle Ride at 5 where he broke his arm and punched a doctor (1:25:39)

    Get 2 Know More about Pete:

    www.PTCcombatfitness.com

    IG and Facebook:  @ptccombatfitness

    IG and Facebook: @petesniderbjj

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    2 hr 19 min
  • 101-Ravi: Neo Science Lover, Inactive Member of the AeroAstro Club, Less of a Sports Guy, Blogger, Aspired to be like Nate Silver, Quote Enthusiast

    Ravi shares stories about good reads, being inspired by  WWII heroes and ideals, carbon capture ideas, picking Northwestern  (3:46), regrets about his college picking process, desires to work for Tesla, running prediction models inspired by the 2016 Olympics, intellectual property rights (44:57),  Elon vs Bezos and satellite internet, personal freedoms, traditional news feeds, defending truthful ideas on social media (1:32:20), exploring conscience, ethics and batman’s story arc, movies being gospels, scientific beefing on twitter, and his “Best 1st for Last” Proving the derivative of SIN and COS without much help in 11th grade (2:21:45)

    Get to Know more about Ravi:

    https://twitter.com/ravi_nuxoll

    https://ravinuxoll.com/

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    3 hr 39 min
  • 100-Jennifer: New York Times Best Selling Author, Talented at Covering Wealthy Communities, Free Lance Journalist, Entertainment Weekly Vet, Dennis Rodman Stalker… Sorta,

    Jennifer shares stories about her fondness for Caroline Kepnes, Reporting on Dennis Rodman for her 1st newspaper job, working for Entertainment Weekly in the early 2000’s (4:00), hoping to get asked out by celebrities like Toby Maguire  & Justin Theroux, writing process for Seinfeldia and When Women Invented Television, being influenced by hanging around Celebrities (44:58), traveling adventures while working for Entertainment Weekly, internet's effect on reporting and magazines, benefits of freelance reporting for her book writing, and her “Best 1st for Last” 1st time learning the entire choreography to Britney Spears Baby 1 More Time  (1:18:35).

    Get 2 Know More about Jennifer:

    website: https://jenniferkarmstrong.com/

    When Women Invented Television: https://bookshop.org/books/when-women-invented-television-the-untold-story-of-the-female-powerhouses-who-pioneered-the-way-we-watch-today/9780062973306

    Seinfeldia: https://bookshop.org/books/seinfeldia-how-a-show-about-nothing-changed-everything/9781476756110 

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    2 hr 12 min
  • 99-Comedian Rob J: Famous (Just Not Discovered), Blackballed in Chattanooga, Trains like a D-1 Athlete, X Military, Perplexed by CSPAN’s Boringness, Believes in 4 to 5 Year Plans

    Comedian Rob J shares stories about how quarantine killed his life and comedic routines, comedy being based in truths (3:25), enlisting with in the Military to get to bigger cities for comedic purposes, open mics at a Nigerian Restaurant, writing bits and engaging audiences  (43:02), limits of internet comedy b/c of the lack of human interaction, just in case famous editing of social media, and his “Best 1st for Last” Losing his virginity at 26 b/c of an experience with a grenade  (1:36:58)

    Get 2 Know more about Comedian Rob J:

    IG: @Robjthoughts

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    2 hr 31 min
  • 98-Evan: Kid Peligroso, Black Belt, Team USA Combat Sambo Member, Promoters Dream, Stoic, Red Robin GM

    Evan shares stories about his MMA and Combat Sambo career, going from being bullied to being the bully, focusing on getting better at fighting not impressing others (3:39) getting his Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, learning lessons from running a trail marathon, balancing corporate interests with restaurant worker’s wants,  (37:19), career goals of working for himself and helping the youth, training police to have more confidence in their physical and mental states, the affects of Stoicism on his life  (1:15:27), valuing time, beliefs of what happens when people die, dating a Jehovah's witness, family members dealing with drug addition, finding fulfillment in his life (1:53:54), what it feels like to get TKO’d and have a testicle severed, getting back into fighting with more disciple, and his “Best 1st for Last” his Wedding Day  (2:27:11)

    Get 2 More about Evan by checking out:

    https://fightfortomorrowpodcast.podbean.com/

    IG: @thefightfortomorrow

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    3 hr 3 min
  • 97: Janis Hanwell Candidate for Cape Henlopen School Board’s At Large Seat

    Janis shares stories about her teaching and administrative background, how school finance works in Delaware for special education and teacher units, the operations referendum, early intervention and utilizing teacher units (3:41), hiring administrators and empowering them, experience with negotiating teacher contracts, time requirements of being a school board member (39:24), being on the Delaware School Board Association, challenges for schools to reopen, plan A for school in the Fall of 2021 (1:05:49),  House Bill 198, its impact on Cape curriculum and professional development for teachers, closing achievement gaps {which are now referred to as opportunity gaps} by targeting specific cells and skills while challenging proficient students (1:31:28), closing statement and the importance of this election (2:06:14)

    Get 2 Know more about Janis by checking out:

    https://www.facebook.com/forallcapekids/

    https://twitter.com/jhan313

    https://www.instagram.com/jhan313/ 

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    2 hr 15 min
  • 96-Ashley Murray Candidate for Cape Henlopen School Board’s At Large Seat

    Ashley shares stories about growing up in the Cape region, her children’s experience in the Cape District, Critical Race Theory and House Bill 198 (3:14), focusing tax dollars on students not administration, priorities for a budget, grouping students by skill not age (46:10),  grading and retention policies, increasing student accountability, climate surveys to check in on student’s home life, questioning if diversity can be added into all curriculums and classes (1:25:52), the main points of her platform being: putting children 1st, reopening schools,100% transparency, opting out of non-academic materials, and mental health in schools (2:07:32)

    To Get 2 Know more about Ashly Murray’s campaign check out:

    https://ashleymurrayforcape.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/AshleyMurrayforCape/

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    2 hr 46 min
  • 95-Queon: Owner/Co-Founder of Summer J Pops, Beach Lover, Healthy Food Advocate, Father of a Future Fisherman, Former Special Assistant to the SuperIntendent of Boston Public Schools

    Queon shares stories about the origins of his name, dad brags and parenting philosophies, the inspiration behind Summer J pops (3:26) factors behind getting into the popsicle business, providing healthier cleaner choices in all food landscapes, constantly learning and growing the business  (39:30), being a part of the Dolphins Challenge Cancer Event, importance of being systematic and persistent in growing his customer base,      being an African American entrepreneur, his “Best 1st for Last” giving away free pops at a Mother’s Day event and being inspired  (1:21:28)

    Get 2 Know more about Queon by checking out:

    https://ilovesummerj.com/

    IG: @summerjpops

    Twitter: @summerjpops

    Facebook: Summer J. Artisan Ice Pops

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    2 hr 5 min
  • 94-Andrey: Artist with a Tattoo Gun, Minimalist, Scientific Man, Gravitates Towards Old People and Normies, A Mediator of Sorts, Possibly my Twin Flame

    Andrey shares stories about going minimalist, dealing with society and divisiveness, being turned off by social media’s polarizing ways, tattooing himself, and what a 7k NFT would get the buyer (3:38), women being good muses for music, relationship drama,  creating energy and influencing one’s environment (54:49), letting go of desires, expectations, and his shit, drinking opening up a body to spirits, why he creates, making music videos, and his “Best 1st for Last” going to Hawaii for the 1st time and meeting all sorts of people (1:45:57)

    To Get 2 Know More about Andrey check out his Social:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrey.psyche/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreyPsyche

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmightyPsyche

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    3 hr
  • 93-Duncan: Life Saver, Swim and Football Coach, Entrepreneur, Level 2 Snow Board Instructor, Fitness Coach, 1st time Podcast Guest

    Duncan shares stories about believing in Angel numbers , personal development, Getting to the Caribbean, training kids to swim, resuscitating a girl pool side  (3:07), how his friend’s suicide saved his life, changing physical and mental habits, importance of manifesting and meditation  (44:04), moving to the Caribbean and adjusting to the culture, racial issues on the island, coaching a football player accused of murder, being robbed for 30 dollars (1:22:52), emitting low energy causing bad things to happen, the relationship that caused him to ballon to 250 pounds, being the only white guy at prom and his “Best 1st for Last” being 9 or 10 and seeing a woman’s breast for the 1st time (2:03:44)

    Get to know more about Duncan by checking out his social media:

    IG: @duncanswatton

    Facebook: duncan.swatton

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    3 hr 10 min

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