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- Book Club #3: "The Aeneid" by Virgil
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 3: The Aeneid by Virgil
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
JOIN:
To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - February 2024
Robert Kennedy: His Life by Evan Thomas
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Intro
(1:26) Challenges of Reading The Aeneid
(6:28) Epic Battles
(10:00) Duty and Sacrifice
(14:00) Fatherly Advice and Personal Reflections
(28:24) Resentment vs. Forgiveness
(42:20) Lessons in Character Development
(48:00) Fear
(50:00) American Duty to Be Respectful
(53:40) Life and Death
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1 hr 6 min - #123: Daniel Strauss - The Perfect Grappler, Feats of Strength, and Mixed Martial Arts Appreciation
Dan Strauss is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Roger Gracie. He has fought in ADCC, EBI, Polaris, and Quintet promotions, earning legendary status with his unique style and ape-like grip.
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Raspberry Ape Podcast
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(1:58) Steven Segal
(5:08) The Ideal Grappler
(8:24) Grappling and Physique
(15:41) Can You Make a Living Grappling?
(23:40) Future of Grappling, Growth, and Individualism
(34:00) Gladiators and No-Time Limit MMA
(43:00) Why Grappling Will Never Be Big...
(44:27) Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones
(54:00) Daniel's #1 Advice for Aspiring Grapplers
(1:09:00) Horseshoe Bending
(1:18:00) I Had a Dream About Daniel Strauss
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1 hr 22 min - #122: Greg Everett - Constructing Toughness, The Power of DIY, and Olympic Weightlifting for Grapplers
Greg Everett is a renowned Olympic Weightlifting coach, author, and athlete. He founded Catalyst Athletics, a prominent resource for weightlifting training and education. Greg authored Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes and Coaches, as well as, Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment.
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EPISODE LINKS:
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"Tough" by Greg Everett
"Olympic Weight Lifting" by Greg Everett
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:46) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
(13:00) Sell Out Catalyst?
(28:46) Why Doing What You Love is Work
(36:00) Toughness vs. "Grinding"
(40:00) What Still Surprises Greg About Weightlifting
(48:00) Donny Shankle, Longevity, and Relevance
(56:00) Jiu Jitsu: Strength Training and Olympic Lifting
(1:10:00) Strength Training for Tactical Games
(1:21:00) Toughness and Gender
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1 hr 33 min - #121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024
Vagner Rocha is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and former professional MMA fighter. He owns Vagner Rocha Martial Arts in Hollywood, FL.
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EPISODE LINKS:
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Vagner's Karate Combat vs. Luke Griffith
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(5:15) Accepting the Challenge to Fight Luke Griffith
(16:30) Value of with Bigger Opponents
(23:00) Toughness vs. Skill Development
(44:20) Dealing with Losses and Improving
(1:04:38) ADCC 2024 and Rulesets
(1:11:25) Karate Combat Submission Grappling
(1:18:00) Does Gi Jiu Jitsu Matter?
(1:23:00) PEDs, Testosterone Replacement, and Blood Work
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1 hr 35 min - #120: Dejan Kajic: Defying Age, Winning at 39, Confidence and The Pitfalls of Arrogance
Dejan Kajic is a Professional MMA Fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Former BFL Champion, and Owner of Universal MMA in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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EPISODE LINKS:
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:19) Samurai MMA Victory Recap
(8:30) Mindset Maintenance
(13:55) Defying Age, Confidence, Arrogance
(16:00) Ice Baths, Winter River Plunges, and Cold Showers
(25:00) The Magic of Firas Zahabi
(32:54) Judges Decisions and Samurai MMA
(37:00) Jiu Jitsu vs. Wrestling Engines
(42:20) Being Busy vs. Productive
(46:00) PEDs and Testosterone Replacement Therapy
(58:00) How to Identify MMA Talent
(1:07:00) Perfect Cup of Coffee
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1 hr 11 min - #119: Nathiely De Jesus: Motherhood, Faith, Jiu Jitsu, Trash Talk, and Tenacity
Nathiely De Jesus is a jiu jitsu black belt and multiple time IBJJF World Champion in Gi and NoGi. She will go down in history as one of the most decorated female grapplers the sport has seen.
SHOW SPONSORS:
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Nathiely De Jesus' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathibjj/?hl=en
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(4:50) Female Idols
(6:24) Jiu Jitsu, Women, and Brazil
(18:00) Identifying Potential in Young Athletes
(32:20) Navigating Motherhood and Training
(48:50) The Role of Social Media in Jiu Jitsu
(58:40) The Influence of Faith on Nathiely's Life
(01:03:00) Gi vs. NoGi
(01:11:58) Lasso Guard
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1 hr 19 min - Book Club #2: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
Welcome to The Mayn Idea Book Club, a sub-series of The Mayn Idea Podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Season 1, Episode 2: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
ABOUT:
Join my friend Eric Ruiz and I each month as we discuss the club's most recent book, it's impact on our daily lives, and general reflections in long form conversation format.
JOIN:
To join the book club, and stay up to date on upcoming books and discussions, please subscribe with your email at www.maynideapodcast.com
NEXT MONTH'S BOOK - February 2024
Aeneid by Virgil (Robert Fagles' translation)
CHAPTERS:
(0:00) Intro
(2:10) Why Read This Book?
(7:14) Commonalities and Insignificance in Life
(19:50) Existential Fear, Religion, and Panic Attacks
(29:00) Expansion of the Universe and Infinity
(35:00) The Pyramids and Abe's Stupid Conspiracy Theory
(42:00) Considerations on Time and the Future
(47:00) Time Travel
(51:00) Time vs. Our Perception of Existence
(57:00) Closing Thoughts
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1 hr 3 min - #118: Johnny Tama - Heel Hooks, Mental Training, and Working Around Injuries
Johnny Tama is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, ADCC competitor, and 2019 IBJJF World NoGi Champion from Ecuador.
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Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(1:02) The First Fight
(7:43) Humility at Black Belt
(10:02) Johnny's Fight Style
(18:00) When to Decline Rolls
(24:00) Value of Mental Coaching
(30:00) Lifetime Jiu Jitsu Injuries
(38:00) Heel Hooks, and Ankle Locks
(53:00) Best Age for Jiu Jitsu, Emotion, and Ego
(1:00:00) Required Gi/NoGi Uniforms?
(1:08:00) Best Rule Set in Jiu Jitsu
(1:14:00) Cardio for Jiu Jitsu
(1:25:00) Fighting/Declining Bouts with Teammates
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1 hr 30 min - #117: Travis Motl - Overcoming Entrepreneurial Doubt, White Belt Problems, and Creative Blocks
Travis Motl is a retired Navy veteran, Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and host of The Elbows Tight Podcast.
SHOW SPONSORS:
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Elbows Tight Podcast - Spotify
Elbows Tight Podcast - YouTube
Elbows Tight Merchandise - website
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(9:20) Value of Bootstrapping
(21:00) Starting the Elbows Tight Podcast
(35:00) Power of Solo Episodes
(47:00) Crossfit, Jiu Jitsu, Weight Loss, and Strength Training
(57:45) Travis' Jiu Jitsu V-Card
(1:02:00) First Class Etiquette for Jiu Jitsu
(1:17:00) Navy Service and Claustrophobia
(1:24:00) Twitch Streaming
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1 hr 30 min - #116: Paul Tokgozoglu - The Gospel of Jiu Jitsu, Christian Fundamentalism, Panic Attacks, and Mental Health
Paul Tokgozoglu is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner, Academy Owner, and Host of the Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast.
SHOW SPONSORS:
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(2:11) Childhood Under Christian Fundamentalism
(17:00) Leaving the Church, Fear, and Consequence
(26:00) Autism Diagnosis and Panic Attacks
(39:00) Jiu Jitsu in the Military
(48:00) Genesis: The Jiu Jitsu Outlet Podcast
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