In this episode Mark shares why he stopped the podcast, what he's been working on, and what the future holds. He discusses the remarkable changes he's experienced with treatment for brain trauma and shares his short story, "The Mirror."

Mark breaks down a rough draft of a story written by Anthony Johnson. Anthony's passion for writing has been reawakened and Mark tries to twist it into something dark for another volume of Try Not to Die. This episode is also the start of Mark narrating from the first book in the horror series, Try Not to Die: At Grandma's House.

Mark and Anthony Johnson discuss the difficulty of convincing jiujitsu practitioners to try yoga, what roles they might play in the new 10th Planet Youth Center, and then Mark narrates the final short story "Twenty-Seven Generals" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More (21:30).

Mark discusses his change in sleeping habits after reading "Why We Sleep." He also talks about the new developments and struggles with the Try Not to Die horror series and then narrates the short story "Twenty-Fifth of December" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More.

Mark explains how a hip-hop dance lesson with his daughter kept him from competing in jiu jitsu. He also talks about a new plan for improvement and mentions another book he'll create with a friend in his Try Not to Die horror series. He also narrates the short story "Twenty-Third District" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More. (11:50)

Mark takes a close look at his use of time in 2017, breaking down the amount of hours spent on his hobbies and health. He also plans his 2018 and narrates the short story "Seventeen Soldiers" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days" Plus 5 More. (31:20)

A short episode on Christmas, cold therapy, and Mark narrating his short story "Sixteen Acres" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days" Plus 5 More. (10:40)

Mark hangs out with co-author, 10th Planet purple belt, and Tales of the Macaque podcast host, Marshall Stamper. He also narrates the short story "Twenty-Two Pine Avenue" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days" Plus 5 More. (44:00)

Mark talks about his Monday where he stopped by Kings MMA, trained at 10th Planet Oceanside and 10p San Diego along with a fun visit to his brother's. He also narrates the short story "Twelve O'Clock High" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days" Plus 5 More. (23:00)

Mark discusses jumping back into jiujitsu, exploring cold therapy, and what he's currently working on. He also narrates the short story "One Last Bedtime Story" from his dystopian novel 25 Perfect Days" Plus 5 More. (11:45)