In mathematics a tangent line is a line that touches a curve at only one point, extending out into the unknown infinite. Tangents is a podcast for following tangents to see where they lead. From narratives and story telling, to science and engineering, two cousins Anthony and Victor tend to start in one place and end up somewhere completely different.
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Sorry we're late! Listen to Karen and Victor chronicle all the going-ons in the summer of '24, the highs and lows, and what things they look forward to in as the school year approaches.
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In today's episode, Karen and Victor discuss the right "martial arts message" conveyed in the wrong way, and the negative effects it has on everyone.
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Victor and Karen (but more so Victor) discuss their upcoming event Free Training Day Mid West presented by Whistlekick.
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Karen and Victor are excited to talk about their new incentive program! How do you encourage students to emulate the behaviors you want to see? Let's talk about it.
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Karen and Victor reflect on the growth they have experienced at WOLF Martial Arts as they also look forward into what their second year of teaching has in store for them.
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Join Karen and Victor in a crucial conversation on consent in martial arts instruction. Delve into the importance of respecting personal boundaries and empowering individuals within the training environment.
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In this insightful episode of A Martial Tangent we spotlight Karen's "Toddler & Me" program. Unravel the purposeful ethos behind each class. Karen and Victor discuss how this innovative program fosters early development and nurtures young minds through martial arts while also preparing them for other programs.
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Dive into the art of slow sparring with Karen and Victor! Discover how this method cultivates creativity and refines martial techniques, unlocking new dimensions in combat prowess and personal growth.
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Join Karen and Victor in the 20th episode of "A Martial Tangent," where they delve into the intriguing topic of why martial arts instructors may prohibit certain students from demonstrating specific kata or techniques in public settings. Through candid discussion, they uncover various reasons behind such decisions, ranging from individual skill levels to preserving tradition.
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Hosts Karen and Victor engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the topic of integrating special needs students into martial arts classes. They explore the pros and cons of separate classes versus inclusive environments, delving into the potential benefits and challenges for both students and instructors. Join them as they navigate this complex issue with empathy and insight, seeking to foster inclusivity and accessibility within the martial arts community.
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In this week's episode, Karen and Victor discuss the an upcoming test and what that means for classes moving forward. How do you teach with different students of different ranks all together? Is there a benefit to this having multiple ranks in the same classes or should they be separated by what part of the curriculum they are on? Hear our thoughts on these and many more questions on this episode of A Martial Tangent.
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Another week, another opportunity to talk about the dojo! Join Karen and Victor Guarino as they discuss their latest efforts to show their community that martial arts is a path to the best version of themselves.
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*Note of apology: sorry if the subtitles on the video are a little off. They were supposed to be removed completely. Victor is still getting used to the editing software.
Welcome to our first (maybe) video episode! Karen and I experiment with a new editing program while discussing the importance of showing up even when you don't feel like it.
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"This is A Martial Tangent..." under a new banner, the familiar voices of Karen and Victor tackle a poignant topic. How important is physical fitness in the realm of traditional martial arts? Join the honest and transparent conversation, and thanks for listening.
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Explore the nuanced relationship between martial arts and character development with Karen and Victor on Tangents. Dive into the debate on whether martial arts shape character or attract those already possessing it. Delve into the impact of training environments and cultural influences on personal transformation.
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In this episode of Tangents, Karen and Victor discuss what it is like to run a dojo and have you kids as students. Get ready for a lot of honesty but good perspective of navigating such a tricky field.
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Join Karen and Victor as they unveil the highs and lows of their martial arts school's first test. Candid anecdotes, laughter, and reflections await in this pivotal episode. Tune in now!
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Listen to Karen and Victor discuss all the benefits, and the hiccups, of running a martial arts school with your significant other.
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Joint Victor and Karen as they recount their experience at the Martial Summit presented by Whistlekick! This FOUR DAY martial arts event was lifechanging. And while they wait for next year's to come around, they discuss what they learned and what they hope for in the coming months.
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Karen and Victor, a little tired from all the wedding and opening shenanigans, reflect on their first few weeks at the new location. Join the conversation, admittedly a tired one, about how they are moving their students toward exciting new things in the coming year.
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Disclaimer: Thepoems featured here contain themes and language of a dark nature. There poemsby no means represent the writer's current mental state, but were writing atthe beginning of a journey through sadness to peace and eventually joy.
"A Bad Night"
"Afterthought"
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"Bastard Tongue"
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In this week's episode, Victor is joined...well by his own thoughts. Enjoy this trip down memory lane as Victor shares the events that ALMOST led his friends and him into big trouble.
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This is it! This is the one where Victor offends everyone...INCLUDING OTHER MARTIAL ARTISTS!
But seriously, come and join Karen and Victor as they reflect on the start of their martial arts journeys, how those journeys brought them together, and how it eventually became one journey to open their own martial arts school.
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Join Karen and Victor as they draw closer the grand opening of their new dojo. With the lease signed, they will recount the process thus far and dream a little about what their weekly schedule may look like.Support Us
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Enjoy this bonus episode from our Patron exclusive offers, Midweek Meditations. This Episodes features thoughts and musing on the topic of discipline.Support us on Patreon
"Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real." -Thomas Merton
"When pride comes, then comes dishonor, but with humility comes wisdom. A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor." -King Solomon
"It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." -Saint Augustine
"God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." the Apostle James
"Self-confidence is very important. But without compassion and humility, it's just arrogance" -Anonymous
"Humble yourselves in the presence of God, and He will exalt you." the Apostle James
"I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps." -Mahatma Gandhi
"All streams flow to the ocean because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power." -Lao Tzu
"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." -Ernest Hemingway
"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Mahatma Gandhi
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Tangents Podcast, Karen and Victor temporarily veer off the path of their dojo's founding journey into the controversial philosophies behind the importance of martial arts forms. Join them for an engaging discussion that promises to challenge perceptions and shed light on the profound connections between mind, body, and spirit within the martial arts.
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In this episode of the Tangents Podcast, Karen and Victor bare their anxieties while awaiting the landlord's decision on their bid for their dream dojo location. Join them as they share their hopes, fears, and a sprinkle of humor while the clock ticks down. Don't miss it!
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Join Karen and Victor in this exciting episode as they recount their escapades while scouting two contrasting commercial locations for their upcoming dojo. Share their laughter-filled journey to find the perfect spot with a rollercoaster of anecdotes and lessons learned as they navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, all while trying to find the ultimate space to kickstart their martial arts venture. Tune in for a dose of laughter, inspiration, and entrepreneurial insights!Our LinksMusic by QubeSoundsfrom Pixabay
As we begin teaching our "little martial arts program that could" we quickly discover that things can can turn on a dime and the only constant in life...is change.
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Welcome to Season 3! New voices. New journeys. Same tendency to get off topic. Come examine life with us as we walk you through some new and exciting beginnings.
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Hey all, we are BACK...and by that I mean we are coming back. Listen to the exciting update coming to this season of the Tangents Podcast and don't forget to follow us at the links below.
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A special announcement from the Tangents team! We are taking a short hiatus in order to prepare for season 3. listen for more exciting details and don't forget to follow us for more updates as they become available.
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I just...don't know what to write here...IS WHAT YOU SAY WHEN YOU HAVE WRITER'S BLOCK! We've all been there, had our creativity held up by some allusive force. In this episode, Anthony and Victor discuss some different causes for creative block as well as some ways to help prevent and combat it when it happens. And rest assured, it WILL happen.
You should never discuss religion or politics...unless you are using it to drive forward a plot device! Mythology, folklore, and urban legends are great ways to build our a world and develop great story hooks for players or readers. This episode, Anthony and Victor discuss some (but certainly not all) ways to integrate deities and other powerful beings into your stories.
Wait...isn't this supposed to be a blue episode? What...Victor lost track of time and didn't do his research like a good little scholar? That's okay! Enjoy this week's episode of developing your own magic system for you TTRPG, book, or just because its an interesting thought experiment. Join us in our discussion about how to think about weird things.
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Anthony and Victor continue their dive into the world of crafting engaging table top role playing experience with an in-depth discussion on story with just a pinch of world buildingSupport Us:
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What is a Module? What makes it modular? How can I use it? Explore these questions and more as Anthony and Victor take another dive into the world of tabletop role playing games.
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Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Has simply hearing four notes from that song reminded you of a specific person and that very act of remembering evoked a visceral emotional response that you have felt deep within your very soul?! Then congratulations. You have been played…played by a leitmotif that is
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Show Notes:BBC Info:http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/tv/tenpieces/secondary/resources/lesson_plans/leitmotifs/leitmotifs_lesson_plan_wagner.pdf
Paper About Wagner's usage of leitmotifs in Operashttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christof-Weiss/publication/351712758_Classifying_Leitmotifs_in_Recordings_of_Operas_by_Richard_Wagner/links/60a62c12299bf1f7ea31bd60/Classifying-Leitmotifs-in-Recordings-of-Operas-by-Richard-Wagner.pdf
"Anakin's Dream" (Love Theme leitmotif @ 0:26):Star Wars Episode III-Revenge of the Sith Track 2 - Anakin's Dream
Gravity Falls Themes:Gravity Falls - Behind the Scenes - Brad Breeck's Inspiration
"Moving Picture World", 30, October 1901, pg. 600https://blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear/2014/06/the-sound-of-silents/#:~:text=Silent%20films%20were%20never%20silent,entire%20orchestra%20in%20movie%20palaces.
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Power Rangers Theme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG5ehUifFek
Indiana Jones' Theme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bTpp8PQSog
Mega Man OST - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIkMbgcTg5s&t=1210s
Gravity Falls Theme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2DUpDxFJyg
Weird Gravity Falls Theme - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWvdqkl2UH4
City in the Clouds (Not another DnD Podcast) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CV9aslE6io&list=PL2WzhoFdOT2z8VON2Ng4fW0h5LB2p0WWz
Anakin's Dream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtPIcEhTbPA
le miz do you hear the people sing? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q82twrdr0U
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We've held off long enough…it's time to talk about RPGs! Anthony and Victor delve back into their love for table top role playing games in this start of a new series. Join in and listen to us compare Dungeons and Dragons 5e, one of the best known systems, to the lesser known Palladium system.
What does everyone's favorite eulipotyphla and business have in common? Join us this week as we discuss finding focus, not just in our goals but in the betterment of every aspects of our lives. Examination leads to revelation.
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Have you ever felt like you aren't getting all of the story? How well can we trust things that are presented to us as fact? This episode, we take a journey and explore the down and dirty history (both ancient and more recent) of propaganda, and how it is used to manipulate how we perceive the world around us.
CONTENT WARNING: some subjects discussed are racial in nature and are discussed purely from a historical context and in no way reflect the personal beliefs of the Tangents Podcast or those involved.
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https://www.historians.org/about-aha-and-membership/aha-history-and-archives/gi-roundtable-series/pamphlets/em-2-what-is-propaganda-(1944)/the-story-of-propaganda
https://perspectives.ushmm.org/collection/propaganda-and-the-american-public#:~:text=dates%20back%20to%20ancient%20times,powerful%20weapon%20in%20modern%20warfare
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_propaganda
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/dam/museums/hrnm/Education/EducationWebsiteRebuild/AntiJapanesePropaganda/AntiJapanesePropagandaInfoSheet/Anti-Japanese%20Propaganda%20info.pdf
https://artifactsjournal.missouri.edu/2012/03/wwii-propaganda-the-influence-of-racism/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Got_Milk%3F
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/12/01/army-quashed-deal-call-of-duty-after-video-games-publisher-faced-harassment-scandals.html
https://gamerant.com/call-duty-modern-warfare-recruitment-tool/
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Victor and Anthony continue their discussion on the nutritional value of juicing but in a more metaphysical sense. How do we absorb information? Do we check sources? How much does experience matter? What is the sacrifice of shortcuts? Join us as we wrestle with all these questions and more.
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Have you heard about this juicing thing? Do you want to be healthy but just can't stomach sucking down 100% pure vegetables in liquid form? Well, your in luck then! Join us as we discuss the history, health benefits (and setbacks) of juicing.
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Anthony and Vic spend this episode discussion the emergence of "Speed Running", its popularity, skill development, and yes...philosophical impact on society as a whole.
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"This week Anthony and Victor settle in for a conversation about meditation, stigmas surrounding it, and the importance to slow down each day as we attempt to live more balanced lives."
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This week Anthony and Victor discuss the motivations and hurdles that come with developing a workout regimen. Victor also shares insights on how he goes about building programs for clients seeking personal training and how you can apply those same principles to your own fitness journey.
Hey all! Welcome to the first episode of our second season! In this episode we return to the book, "Becoming a Supple Leopard" by Dr. Kelly Starrett. We've touched upon the book previously in an episode, and we wanted to talk more about different ways that we can improve our own movements.
Hello! Welcome to the Season Finale of our first season of the Tangents Podcast! In this episode, we take a break from our usual ramblings to reflect on the end of this year and some of our goals for next year. Thank you everyone for following on this journey, and we look forward to see you in 2023!
On Green episodes we usually end up talking about the body, or other ways of improving ourselves physically. However, this episode is a little different. We originally didn't plan on talking about the topic again so soon, but because there have been some very impressive improvements in the AI/ML world, we felt it was an important thing to talk about. So sit back, relax, and listen to us ask the question; is AI taking over?
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Hello! Welcome to this Blue Episode of the Tangent podcast, and our last Blue Episode of the Year! In this episode, Victor and Anthony talk about tea, its various health benefits, some history, and more! This week's episode is shorter than our normal episodes due to some unforeseen technical difficulties that led us to having to pre-record it. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you enjoy regardless!
It's been a week! Join Anthony and Victor as they decompress from a week of uncontrolled chaos, and try to find rest and reflection in the midst of the storm.
Welcome to our Green Epsiode! In this episode, Anthony and Victor talk about their totally non-existent coffee addiction, as well as start a discussion on the idea of "animal flows". Animal flows for those who don't know, are a rapidly growing alternative way to approach calisthenics. Sit down, grab a cup of tea, and we hope you enjoy!
Join us as we discuss the exciting field of Computer Vision, its benefits as well as some of the moral questions it poses.
Join us in the discussion about some of the assumptions we make in our lives that we call 'axioms'. We also touch upon how their structures can affect the people around us. Plus our Tri-Weekly Check-In for this week is on the 'spirit' and what goals we have set for ourselves over the next three weeks. Our #BlueEpisode is coming up next week and we hope to see you then!
Hello! Welcome to a new version of Green Episode where we start something called a "Tri-Weekly Check-In". We've decided to have a check in every three weeks to see how we are doing in one of three categories and we encourage listeners to write down their own goals as well! Also in this episode, hosts Victor and Anthony talk about personal self-defense and some of the ways that people who surround you can be the opposite of supportive in personal martial arts goals.
Time for a little obscurity in this Blue Episode as hosts Anthony and Victor take a look at some rather obscure (or dead) forms of literature. From some of the more analytical forms of admiring literature to a semi-emergent and growing genre, we introduce ourselves to some new ways of story telling.
Its time for another Pink Episode! In this episode hosts Anthony and Victor talk about various outdoor building projects and how to make an excuse to build a treehouse. Next week is going to be our Blue Episode where we talk about obscure literary genres and their different merits.
Its time for some green, so sit tight while we wander around for a bit. In this episode, Anthony and Victor talk about a martial arts seminar they went to over the past week and the things they learned from it.
It's another Blue Episode! Which means we are somewhat focused. On this episode, Anthony and Victor have a book club discussing Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time and summarize some of it's finer points. Strap in for a wild ride because its turtles all the way down in this one!
In this episode of Tangents, hosts Anthony and Victor talk a little bit about some of the repercussions of starting their journeys in the martial arts. They also touch upon some of the "kata" or forms that they both practice as well as the topic for next week's Blue Episode!
In this episode of the Tangent Podcast, hosts Anthony and Victor talk about something! Green Episodes are usually all over the place and this one is no exception. Ranging from random writing prompts on the internet, to weird cartoon shows, and of course with a hint of Dungeons and Dragons (because it wouldn't be us if it didn't), our hosts dive into the rabbit hole.
Another 3 weeks, and another "Blue" Episode of the Tangent Podcast! In this episode hosts Anthony and Victor introduce themselves to the world of iconography. They go over the research that they have compiled together in order to better ascertain what the field is about and how it manifests itself in our society.
Disclaimer: The following podcast references the usage of iconography in such organizations as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi) as well as the Blue Lives Matter countermovement.
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In this episode of the Tangent Podcast, hosts Victor and Anthony talk about the newest announcement from Wizards of the Coast on their upcoming edition of the famous tabletop role-playing game. Stay tuned to also hear about the topic for the Tangent podcast's upcoming Blue episode!
In this episode of the Tangents Podcast, Victor and Anthony talk about Super Smash Bros. Melee and some of the lore behind competitive video gaming.
In this "blue" episode of the Tangents Podcast, hosts Anthony and Victor go over some research done on protein. Going over the ins and outs of what protein is, as well gently scraping the surface of what the molecule does biologically, they attempt to establish what makes this hotly debated macro so important.
To note, no one on the podcast team is a registered, certified, or otherwise trained dietician or medical professional. All dietary/nutrition opinions expressed on the podcast are from personal research and experience and are intended as educational material. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any dietary changes based on your personal circumstances.
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In this episode of the Tangents Podcast, hosts Anthony and Victor start a conversation about a common trend that has been making its way around the internet, what is a deep quote that was found in an unlikely source.
Following the previous episode of the Tangent Podcast where hosts Victor and Anthony took a deep dive into Body Dysmorphic Disorder, they decided to continue on a lighter note as they talk about random tangents. They are also joined by Victor's girlfriend Karen who is in town to join in the shenanigans.
Welcome to the first episode of the Tangents Podcast Season 1! In this episode, hosts Anthony and Victor come together to compare their research on the topic of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. The structure of the podcast starts with the first part reviewing the facts, going through papers and studies to establish what exactly the disorder entails. The second half is the discussion section where the hosts talk about their subjective takes on what they just read through.
Some of the matters discussed in this episode might be triggering to our more sensitive viewers and we would suggest that those viewers listen with caution.
Sources Referenced: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-bdd/home