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Blind adventurer specializing in martial arts, surfing, and storytelling

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Season 1

Scott Brick – AM115

October 27, 2020 by jloya29

A close-up of Scott Brick looking off-camera with a slight smile on his lips.This conversation goes deep. Scott and Joshua talk about everything from compassion and self forgiveness to inclusion and representation in media. Scott and Joshua also talk about geek culture, their mutual love of Star Trek, and the intense connection fans have with the content they consume. Scott briefly opens up about his battle and victory over cancer, and why he loves Christmas so much.

 

Scott will take part in a panel called The Collapse of Color Blind Casting during the upcoming That’s Voiceover conference. The panel will explore the changing landscape of the voice over industry as it relates to diversity and inclusion. The conference runs from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22. The Collapse of Color Blind Casting panel is on the first day of the conference. At the time of release, there is still space available. Scott recommends to anyone who is considering voice work as a career, to attend the conference if at all possible. This year, the conference is virtual, so travel logistics are much less of a concern for those interested.

 

You can find and follow Scott Brick on his website and social profiles:

 

  • Website: scottbrick.net
  • Instagram: @thescottbrick
  • Twitter: @scottbrick
  • Facebook Page: Scott Brick Presents
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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: culture, science fiction, social justice

Liam Erven – AM114

October 20, 2020 by jloya29

A close-up of a smiling Liam Erven.

Liam and Joshua discuss their mutual love of games and common experiences enjoying games with no usable eyesight. Liam opens up about what motivated him to start developing games and sharing his gaming experiences via his YouTube channel.

 

 

You can learn more about Liam Erven, the games he’s developed, and his YouTube channel.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: accessibility, blindness, gaming

Master Dana Abbott – AM113

October 13, 2020 by jloya29

Master Dana Abbott, shown in a western hat, grins with a cigar between his lips.In this episode, Master Abbott and Joshua discuss the power of struggle, the differences between martial arts training and instruction in Japan and the US, and what it takes to be a good martial artist. Master Abbott also shares how he cured himself of injury induced asthma by running a mile every day. This is a must listen for martial artists and anybody who needs to rise to a difficult challenge.

 

If you’d like to learn swordsmanship directly from Master Abbott, go to www.samuraisports.com.

 

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Angi Sanders – AM112

October 8, 2020 by jloya29

A smiling Angi wearing a black and white shirt.Joshua and Angi talk about the Onnit 6 Fitness Challenge, Angi’s powerful transformation, and their mutual love of professional wrestling. Angi also talks about her forthcoming book containing many of her personal Self Love Letters. Angi even gets Joshua to sing about Tiger King.

 

Please show Angi some Instagram love. @angifae

 

Don’t forget to visit the good folks at Onnit to learn more about all the cool products and programs they’re offering to help get your health and wellness back on track.

 

They’re not a sponsor of the show (just yet anyway), but if you use the link above you’ll get 10% off and Adventure Mind will get a small commission to help keep the lights on and the movement going strong.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: fitness, health, transformation

Ty Duckett – AM111

September 30, 2020 by jloya29

Ty Duckett holds a blue surfboard while staring toward the ocean.In this episode, Ty and Joshua talk about their mutual love of the ocean, what it’s like to surf with an adaptation different from the norm, and their involvement with Waves 4 All, a surf club designed to be welcome to everyone, regardless of disability or background. They also talk about another organization with which Ty is involved called Color the Water, which provides free surf lessons to people of color.

 

Ty’s Instagram is @ty_seeen. Please give him a follow.

 

For more information about Waves 4 All, check out www.waves4all.org.

 

To contribute to Color the Water’s Go Fund Me, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/color-the-water-a-BIPOC-surf-initiative/share.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: disability, diversity, surfing

John Hackleman – AM110

September 23, 2020 by jloya29

John Hackleman, dressed in a black martial arts uniform, makes eye contact with the camera.There is not a dull moment in this entire episode. John speaks freely about his start in martial arts, the history of The Pit, and some recent controversies involving his school in Arroyo Grande, California.

John’s Instagram is 100% worth a follow, so make sure to find him as @pit_master on Instagram.

If you’d like to learn some of what John Hackleman teaches, check out The Pit Online Dojo YouTube channel.

Thank you, John, for being one of the most entertaining guests I’ve had yet.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: martial arts, training

Grandmaster Scot Conway – AM109

September 15, 2020 by jloya29

Grandmaster Scot Conway smiles with Joshua and Andrea Loya.In this episode, Joshua and Grandmaster Scot cover a range of topics, including Grandmaster Scot’s beginning in martial arts and his bridge between some of his more old school training and the way he teaches his own students. It is clear that Joshua and Grandmaster Scot barely scratched the surface of what they could have discussed across their more than 15 years of knowing each other.

 

You can learn more about Grandmaster Scot at his web site www.scotwith1t.com. He is running an online course in The Ohana Way in early October, and there is still space available as of the publication of this episode. Lastly, if you want to get some of his books for free, you can go to bit.ly/LeaderBlindSpot.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: culture, martial arts, relationships

Sensei William Ford – AM108

September 9, 2020 by jloya29

Long, dark hair frames the face of Sensei William Ford as he stares with an intense gaze.Sensei Ford and Joshua talk about martial arts, childhood inspirations, and the power of positive mentors. They also chat about their mutual love of martial arts cinema.

 

Please show Sensei Ford some Instagram love by following him. @williamchristopherford.

 

He’s also got an awesome YouTube Channel called Kaizen Dojo Films with tons of great content.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: martial arts, mentorship, popular culture

Jeff Mata – AM107

September 2, 2020 by jloya29

Jeff and Joshua talk about their respective martial arts journeys, exceeding the expectations of others, and the importance of an empowering mindset. Jeff also tells one of the raddest competition stories. You’ll have to wait until the end for that one.

You can learn more about Jeff on Matavation.com. Also, please show some Instagram love to @Mata.vation.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: emotional intelligence, martial arts

Jose Martinez – AM106

August 26, 2020 by jloya29

Jose smiles on the beach in a wheelchair.In this episode, Jose and Joshua talk about their love of surfing and their experience in competing on the US Team together. Jose also goes deep on his recovery from his injury, and what he does to persevere when things get tough. This is not an episode to be missed.

Dig Jose? Show him some love on Instagram.

He’s also got a sick nonprofit helping out veterans and first responders called Four Season Fighters. Please give them a moment of your time.

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Filed Under: Podcast, Season 1 Tagged With: adaptive sports, surfing

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