Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach. BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
…
continue reading

1
Asians Represent!
Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui
Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming community, and creating spaces for new voices in the industry.
…
continue reading
Reflections on the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how we can translate its lessons to personal development, peak performance, and leadership.
…
continue reading

1
Rolling Through Negotiations: First Nations Leadership, BJJ & Business Strategy
Matthew Karakoulakis
🎙 Welcome to Rolling Through Negotiations, the podcast where strategy and resilience meet negotiation mastery. Hosted by Matthew Karakoulakis, one of Australia’s top lawyers, this podcast blends the principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), First Nations wisdom, and business strategy to help you negotiate like a pro. Featuring insights from: ✅ First Nations leaders sharing traditional knowledge that strengthens negotiation techniques ✅ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes revealing how discipline, ad ...
…
continue reading
NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.
…
continue reading

1
Jiu-Jitsu, Negotiation & Resilience: Lessons from BJJ Mental Models Host & Black Belt Steve Kwan
1:18:35
1:18:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:35Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it really mean to be like water in business, on the mats, and in life? This week on Rolling Through Negotiations, we welcome Steve Kwan, host of the world’s most popular Jiu-Jitsu concepts podcast, BJJ Mental Models, a show that’s reshaped how thousands think about training, strategy, and growth i…
…
continue reading

1
After massive destruction by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock is being rebuilt
5:22
5:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:22Chimney Rock was emblematic of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to an army of volunteers, it's on the way back.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
How Trump's focus on worksite enforcement could impact horse racing
3:44
3:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:44The Triple Crown races are known for big hats and powerful horses. They’re also heavily dependent on immigrant labor. And some of these workers lack legal status.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
'Baking in the American South' brings the unique flavors of the region to life
9:27
9:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:27What elevates the book to the next level are the backstories that accompany the food, like a history of the ingredients or the recipe’s connection to the Civil Rights.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
Passing the bill took a marathon of committee hearings this week and hours-long debate overnightBy WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Meet Niall Harbison, the author determined to save street dogs
10:50
10:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:50Niall Harbison travelled to Thailand for his mental health. While there, he started helping stray dogs he saw on the streets.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

51
American Jewish Committee CEO says ‘unchecked antisemitism’ led to D.C. killings
5:17
5:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:17On Wednesday, two Israeli Embassy aides were shot and killed following an event at a Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
The market for energy drinks is rapidly expanding with an emphasis on health and wellness. But that marketing may be misleading consumers about the health risks of energy drinks.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Plastics are 'ubiquitous' in the Great Lakes. A robot is trying to change that
6:15
6:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:15Plastic pollution is a growing problem on our beaches, including the Great Lakes.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language, the world's "reserve currency." But recently it’s looked like that might be changing.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
Whether you get your weather from an app on your phone or a meteorologist on TV, most of the information for your local weather forecast comes from the federal government.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Supreme Court stops creation of country's first religious charter school
5:03
5:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:03The Supreme Court today blocked the creation of the country's first religious charter school because Justices were deadlocked on the case after Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Why didn't Biden aides sound alarms over his cognitive decline? The social cost of speaking out
5:42
5:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:42While congressional Republicans are hammering out a spending bill, Democrats are warring over a bombshell book that alleges aides around President Biden covered up his cognitive decline.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Air traffic control problems at Newark Airport
5:50
5:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:50The Federal Aviation Administration has limited the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the rest of the year so officials can hire more air traffic controllers and make equipment repairs and updates.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
What’s next for Louisville Police reform as federal oversight ends?
5:52
5:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:52The Department of Justice is now moving to back off plans to oversee policy change at police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the importance of staying loose when sparring. Being relaxed makes it easier to conserve energy, avoid being controlled, and conceal your intentions. There are times to be tense, such as when completing a throw or finishing a submission, but your "default mode" should be staying loose. Get our Intro to Mechani…
…
continue reading

1
Tina McGhie, Co-CEO of Curijo: Walking in Two Worlds with Culture, Courage & Connection
30:00
30:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:00Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it really mean to walk in two worlds and how can culture, community, and country shape the way we negotiate? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tina McGhie, a Wiradjuri-Ngunnawal woman and Co-CEO of Carugio. Drawing from her own lived experience, Tina shares what it takes to navigate compl…
…
continue reading

1
A tick-borne illness with malaria-like symptoms is on the rise in the mid-Atlantic U.S.
5:40
5:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:40Researchers say that severe cases of babesiosis should be preventable with increased testing and awareness.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Exploring the 'liking gap' and what it means socially
9:31
9:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:31The "liking gap" is the idea that we don't think people like us as much as they do.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
What would a bipartisan bill to exempt tips from taxes mean for workers and the wider economy?
3:46
3:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:46The Senate unexpectedly passed a bill that creates a tax deduction of up to $25,000 per year for some cash tips.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
1963 set the stage for civil rights progress in America. Is 2025 rolling it back?
7:45
7:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:45Currently, the U.S. is experiencing rollbacks of civil rights and racial justice ideals that the turmoil and violence of 1963 ushered in.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Why one family that relies on Medicaid has faith in President Trump
11:06
11:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:06Families of infants and toddlers from around the country are in Washington, D.C. this week to tell lawmakers to protect Medicaid.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Why do flamingos look so strange when they eat?
3:01
3:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:01New research shows that the way flamingos eat is actually smart.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading
On Tuesday night, the top seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
How deportations are impacting India's relationship with the U.S.
4:56
4:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:56The public humiliation of shackled and chained Indians deported from the U.S. is a political headache for India's prime minister.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading

1
Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus
6:29
6:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:29Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem bungled a response this week about an important Constitutional principle called habeas corpus, which gives people the right to challenge a detention.By WBUR & NPR
…
continue reading