Rules of the Arena: Recent Episodes
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Join Gordon, owner and founder of the Arena, along with special guests as they discuss fitness, craft beer and everything in between
This week Bj Harrison is back and we chat with Casey and Carlos covering the basics of what you might need to start a podcast. Along with shedding some light on some of the work that goes into it.
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Pharo Amus and Jake are back in the Blind Ninja Studios bringing our new friend Ilya to join myself and Casey. Talking about what's new since first meeting last year, the new album, merch and the upcoming trip to Africa!
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Eau Claire WI legendary local rap artist Miles Blvd joins me at Blind Ninja Studios' Studio EC. We sit down to talk about his career, new album and more.
Check out Miles' newst project "Language I am Deeply Ashamed Of & Will Regret Forever ..." here -> https://m.soundcloud.com/miles_blvd/sets/language-that-im-deeply-ashamed-of-will-regret-forever
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Excited to announce my first in person episode in the brand new Blind Ninja Studio's Studio EC with the legendary Chris Johnson. When Chris isn't painting murals he is the host of The Passion Pod and owner of Passion Board Shop in Eau Claire WI.
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Brandon and Tim return to the show with their new EPs coming hot off the press! We talk about Misery's End & Fear for Itself, tours, video games and more
Check out their music on all stream platforms available today!
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Husband, father, author, keynote speaker, and retired actor Sean Tyler Foley joins me this week over Zoom as we discuss the evolution of his career from stage to film, to public speaking and to becoming an author with many stories in between such as his pivotal role in the Scary Movie Franchise.
Check out www.seantylerfoley.com or www.bookshop.org to find "The Power to Speak Naked" today!
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My guest this week joins me from the city that never sleeps Las Vegas. I had the opportunity to chat with Edwin Rojas, president of Rojas Talent Group about how his career has evolved from a walking into a a magic shop, to working in the cruise line Industry to running his company.
https://www.rojastalentgroup.com
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Back in Blind Ninja Studios' Studio EC with author Shanti Hershenson. Self published author of a bakers dozen novels, books and novellas and only 14 years old! Shanti was kind of enough to stop working on her next work to join me from sunny California via Zoom!
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Happy new year! Kicking off 2022 from the brand new BNS Studio EC as Taylor from Solemnly Swear joins me over zoom to chat about life, music and the new album "Cross My Heart and Hope to Fly" available now on all music streaming platforms
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Brandon Watson and Tj "Trajedy" return to the show talking about the Brandon's new solo music project Misery's End. Check out the new single Vengence out now on all all streaming platforms and follow Misery's End on social media for updates on new tracks and the full EP coming out by the end of this year!
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Stephen joins myself and Grandpa Ben from Las Vegas via Zoom to chat about growing up all over the world landing in LA and moving to Vegas and now wrapping up a 39 career in computer technology industry and becoming an established self published author of 4 novels with the 5th coming out soon. Learn more about Stephen and to get a signed copy head over to www.authorstephenmurray.com
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Ashton owner and founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment and host of the Freedomcast Podcast joins myself and Justin over zoom North Carolina. We cover business, podcast, the fitness industry, power lifting, strongman and just about everything else
New podcast store is now open, click the link below www.rulesofthearenapodcast.com
Erabella Chris and Connor join me over Zoom from Chicago as we talk about putting the band together, writing 2 EPs and getting back on track with live shows, new music and touring post covid pandemic
Check out The Familiar Grey wherever you stream music today!
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Tim Selden from For Fear Itself makes his return to the show with Brandon Watson. We sat down for a bit before heading to our first live concert in 18 months!
Song credit goes to Earthlight, the new single titled POS
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Baltimore Maryland Rap and RnB artist Trajedy aka TJ joins me to talk about his musical career as a solo artist and producer while playing lead guitar in a band.
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Local BACA chapter makes their second appearance on the show. We talk about what has changed over the last couple years, and the over all mission of BACA
To learn more check out the website - https://bacaworld.org/
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Baltimore based metal band is making their return this year with their EP, Continuum. The first since disbanding in 2014. The guys join me over zoom to talk about the new sound, upcoming music, and future live shows.
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Sam Spade vocalist and bassist joins me over zoom to talk about bringing the band together, the first album, touring, new music and the challenges overcome from the covid-19 pandemic. Click the link to their YouTube channel and make sure to check out their latest single Pink Halo!
https://youtu.be/40yEhjWfRsI
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Morgan is an anthropologist, archeologist, classic car collector, historian, pilot, planes enthusiast, husband and father who was kind enough to join via zoom from beautiful Montana. To support the show click the link below - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Nina Golemi joins Gorodn and Steve discussing her career as a licensed counselor and starting her own business
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This week's episode highlights Home Brew Bound brought you by Blind Ninja Studios. A show dedicated to helping you make the best beer possible. Find all Home Brew Bound episodes on your favorite podcast directory
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This week I want to highlight the newest show from the Blind Ninja Studios. Subscribe to Hop and Barrel Happy Hour to get the latest news and information from Hop and Barrel Brewing in Hudson WI
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St Paul MN rap/ hip hop artist Pharo Amus joins us in studio to chat about the start of his music career, life as a musician during a global pandemic and his brand new album "They Call Me Judas" available here - https://linktr.ee/PharoAmus
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Quinn is a metal vocalist of out Eastern Canada. Quinn has been featured as a quest with several bands and currently working on producing a full album with his new band based in Texas.
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We are back this week from the Donaldson Network HQ. This week Pete and I talk about who was John Wesley Donaldson and the impact he had on the game of baseball during and after his legendary career.
The Donaldson Network - http://johndonaldson.bravehost.com/
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Had the opportunity to sit down with Pete Gorton president of the Donaldson Network and discuss how he came to a start a 20 year project of uncovering and restoring the history of the greatest baseball player you have never heard of. John Wesley Donaldson
The Donaldon Network - http://johndonaldson.bravehost.com
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Sidney Smith makes his return to the show, Sidney is on the board of directors for the Utah Chapter of Disabled Outdoorsman. Disabled Outdoorsmen creates an inclusive hunting program for people with disabilities.
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CLK Thornton joins us over zoom from sunny California as we chat about her career in the production of Hollywood movies and her debut as director of The Drop Off Film.
Kick Starter Link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedropoff/the-drop-off?ref=discovery&term=The%20drop%20off
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Anthony Campos joins me from the east coast over zoom to discuss his experience moving from free Lance marketing to running his own firm during a pandemic, how he has been able to navigate the peaks and valleys during this time
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Owner and Founder Tys Sniffen joins me over zoom from sunny California. Talking about how he started his company and created The Journey, a modular bag system.
Click the link to get your Journey bag and use promo code:rulesofthearena to save 15% New merch store is now open as well. Make sure to check out the Hammer & Axe Collection
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BJ Harrison, owner and founder joins us over zoom from Texas to talk shop about building and running a wood working business
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Mike Congdon is back talking launching his new business Full Circle Laser, and his return to competing in strong man.
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Coen Hammelswang joins us from the Land Down Under; Brisbane Australia. Coen is a full time landmanagement specialist and when not working he is a great artist and musician. Find Coen's art on Instagram @ih8art
The Bearded Bard aka Josh joins us from the great State of Montana. Josh and his wife Brittany started their company TriPeak Goods. Josh also is the creator of Grothnor & Co a dnd character skit made famous on tik tok with his own podcast coming soon!
Chef Emerson Holiday joins us from Racine Wisconsin talking about his career changes from retail management, to working his way up to head Chef and despite COVID-19 opening his own business and BBQ pop up "Dragon Pit BBQ" click the links below to get Big Em's Paradise Powder and to support Emerson's GoFund Me https://dragonpitbbq.com https://gf.me/u/yzj3zw
This week Gordon sat down with Justin and Brian owners of Hop and Barrel Brewing Co in Hudson, WI. Talking about the origins fo the brewery and how thigns have changed in the last 4 years since opening the doors.
Perlick Distillery, sat down with owner and head Distiller Scott Perlick talking about his family's farm and the evolution to producing one of Wisconsin's finest craft spirits
Fire Side Chat - Quarantine Happy Hour
Ingredients List Woodford Reserve field day cocktail: Hendrickson Road
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Bourbon
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Lemon Juice
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Aperol
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Rosemary Sprigs
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Tattersall Sour Cherry Liq. ( most cherry will work, just don’t want a super sweet
one)
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Orange Bitters
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Rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
II. Vodka Cocktail: Berry Gimlet
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Vodka
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Lime Juice
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Rich simple syrup
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Frozen or fresh berries ( really any type will do, I’m using raspberry, blackberry,
blueberry)
III. Bens ratchet drink: Tangy
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Bourbon or vodka
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Tang powder
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Egg white (optional)
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Rich simple syrup
IV. Have it your way: bourbon or brandy old fashioned
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Bourbon or brandy
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Rich simple syrup
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Bitters of your choosing
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Whole orange
V. Tools list
A. Shaker
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Shaker tin
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Fitness shaker bottle
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Mason jar with lid
a) Really anything that you can get a good seal with that lets you move the ice fast.
B. Mixing glass ( some thing to stir in, preferably straight walled)
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Large mugs work
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Rocks glass
C. Measuring tool
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Jigger
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Measured shot glass
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Small measuring cup with increments.
D. Spoon for mixing
- Cocktail spoon preferred but most things will work.
E. Strainer
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Tea strainer
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Hawthorne strainer
a) Really you can use almost anything you’re just trying to leave the ice pieces
behind.
F. Glassware
a) Really anything you want can be used
Directions I. Field Day: Hendrickson Road
a) 2oz woodford
b) 3/4 oz rosemary aperol
c) 3/4 oz tattersall
d) 1/2 oz lemon
e) 2d orange bitters
f) 1 bar spoon simple
(a)Adds “fat”
All ingredients in shaker, shake and strain into glass.
II. Vodka gimlet
a) 2oz vodka (call back to infusing)
b) 1oz lime
c) 3/4oz simple
d) Berry garnish
e) Over big cube or on rocks
All ingredients in shaker, shake and strain.
III.BY-Old fashioned
a) Thumbnail bitters
b) 2 bar spoon simple
c) 2.5 oz whiskey or brandy
All ingredients in mixing glass, stir til just under diluted and
strain over cubes or big cube
IV. Kick in a glass
a) 2oz whiskey
b) 1oz tang
c) 1/2 oz simple
d) Egg white
All ingredients in shaker, shake once with ice, strain and
discard ice. Shake again without ice then strain into glass
Lt John Nores Jr (Ret) 28 year career with California's Department of Game and Wildlife as a game warden, co founder of the Marijuana Enforcement Team, author of Hidden War & War in the Woods.
Katie Eells, head brewer at Bobtown Brew House, Lab Manager and Assistant Brewer at Hop and Barrel Brewing, joins us in studio disucssion her career in the growing craft beer industry
Gordon, Ben, Justin, Casey and special guest Kendall sit down to discuss what has and what has not worked building our business, brands, company.
Take one listen to Shawn James' music and you can hear his roots in the Mississippi delta by way of growing up on the fabled South Side of Chicago. His authentic, gutbucket blend of blues, folk and soul music runnign the gamut of ecstatic joy and painful anguish
"Side Show" Tony Hennes joins us in studio discussing how he started as a professional tattoo artist and built a successful career
Collin Miller, National Collegiate Swim Champion joins us in studio to talk about his career as a student athlete and preparing for 2020 Olympic swim team trials
Sabrina Reiswig joins us via Skype discussing the social pressures of growing up as an amputee, how it shaped her and competing as a multi sport athlete
Josh from Amputee Blade Runners joins us from Nashville TN. Talking about how the non profit organization was founded and the work they do to help disabled athletes maximize their performance
Carla from Blkk Hand Photography returns for her second appearance on the show. Talking about teaching her first work shop and combating social media censorship
Tom from Nature's Nectar LLC is back in studio answering questions to help you get started in bee keeping
Matt owner and founder of Energized Outdoors joins us in studio discussing how he has built a highly successful business in a very competitive market within the fishing and outdoors industry
Dr Carl Calabrese is in studio talking about Chiropractics as a modern medicine and experience opening a new business in a saturated market
Katie owner and founder of Lilacs and Bicycles in studio to talk about starting an online business from scratch
Sidney Smith joins from Utah to talk about his life being a husband, father, bow hunter, triathlete and tnf challenges he has over come as a double amputee.
Mike O'Hara from Swinging Bridge Brewing Company comes down to the studio to talk about beer, small business and the world of being a head brewer
Samantha Way joins us from Tennessee discussing opening her own company The Samantha Way and launching her podcast Good and Good 4 You
John Brach from Stone Hill Farm and Eric Anderson from St croix Valley Hops joins us in studio to discuss hop small business and all things hops
Kirk from Paddy Ryan's Irish Pub joins us in studio to talk about the trials and tribulations of owning a restaurant in a competitive market while balancing time with family. Find them on Facebook - Paddy Ryan's Irish Pub and www.paddyryans.com
On this episode Taylor and Drew from the indie/electric music duo Swells join us from Austin Texas. Discussing creating a band, songs, the music industry and their upcoming tour and album. http://swellstheband.com
Bikers Against Child Abuse International (BACA), Great Rivers Chapter came down to the studio to highlight the organization and the work they do to help children and their families
Erik and Paul from The Connec ion, join us in studio to talk about what is is like to be in a band, writing songs, releasing a new EP, and more! You can check out their music on Facebook, Instagram, Sound Cloud, YouTube.
Greg and Kaaren from Farm to Fist came down to the studio to discuss what life is like opening and running a flower business, hop farm, wedding venue and brewery
Sat down with Joe of All Points North Consulting discussing ways to help keep yourself and others safe during emergency situations like an active shooter.
This week Gordon talks about the upcomming plans for 2019 and shoots the shit with Casey and Ben
This week Gordon is joined by co-host Ben and super producer Casey to talk about the past year of RoA and what's coming up in 2019
This week Gordon sat down with Pete and Anna of Bitmad bakery discussing what it is like to turn your garage into a commercial bakery and run a small business and brought an abundance of food to sample
This week Gordon is joined by John from Stone Hill Farm in Stillwater, MN to talk about Hops and Hop Farming
This week Gordon is joined by Mike Congdon to talk about his preparation for the Stone Games
Tom the bee keeper goes over growing a hobby to a business and Proper bee handling safety. www.naturesnectaronline.com
Theo from Mpls Make comes to opening a shared shop, woodworking, metal fabrication, and quiting your job
Carla from Blkkhand Photography talking about being a leading female artist, business owner and student in a Male dominated field... and no tales from the dark room
Cody and Allison from Complete nutrition Woodbury discussing the supplement industry and the trials of small business
Back from a short intermission with Ben and Casey. Weddings, strongman and the Scots being to damn tall.
Ulice Payne III joins Mike Congdon, Justin Colllins and myself to discuss Strong man, power lifting, coaching and more
Sitting down with the guys from Blind Ninja Studios (BNS) to discuss the history of the network and their growth over the years
5th Strongest man in the word, Mike Congdon, comes down to discuss Coaching, Training and competing in strongman competitions
Ben Finley joins Gordon to discuss his startup in the woodworking industry and the evolution of the DuckHill workshop!