The Brewview: Coffee, Kendama, Culture Adam McNeil
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Grab your coffee and join my weekly conversations with your favorite Kendama players, company owners, and influencers. We go behind-the-ken into the stories that pull you into a deeper connection with kendama and its people because kendama is more than just a ball and a cup.
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2 Stank 2 Licious: Kendamalicious is Sweets Legend
PSA: This episode was recorded months ago, and I am only uploading it now. Mental health isn't a joke, and it's been a toughy for me recently. But y'all have been asking for content and I live to serve!
This episode is raw, unedited, and deserved to be aired. I'm sorry to those who have been waiting! Hoping to get back at it soon.
Cam is a pillar in the kendama community, and this episode is worth the listen!
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Follow Cam here: https://instagram.com/kendamalicious
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Sweets Kendamas here: https://www.sweetskendamas.com/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
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Ben Herald is a Fringe Case, and That's Why We Love Him
This episode felt like a long time coming. Ben Herald, Grain Theory Pro, has consistently been one of my most requested future guests... Well, coffee gang... we did it!
This episode was a lot of fun for me. Ben and I dove into a lot of the nuances of being on the cutting edge of Kendama, being looked up to, and the hype of Fringecase--among many other talking points. It was a blast of a conversation and I can't wait for you to tune in.
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This episode is supported by one of my favourite roasters Onyx Coffee Lab. Onyx is dedicated to the art and science of coffee. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tgHwgj) and use code BREWVIEW10 to save 10% on your next Onyx order and drink better coffee. DM me for recommendations!
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This episode is also supported by New Laced Kendama! New Lace Kendama is a veteran-owned kendama brand I think you should check out--you won't regret it. They have fantastic shapes, amazing people, and are really making waves on the ground level of kendama. You can shop New Laced Kendama exclusively at Kendama Depot: https://kendamadepot.com/
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Follow Ben here: https://instagram.com/benherald
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Grain Theory here: https://graintheory.bigcartel.com/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t -
Documenting the journey of Kaizen: Mediochrist
Mediochrist is a rising Kendama YouTuber doing things differently. He is showing the everyday growth of his skill and progression. As a historian of sorts, Meiochrist shows the hardship of learning new tricks--not glamorizing only the success but also showing the intricacies of learning. I really enjoyed this episode.
This episode is supported by one of my favourite roasters Onyx Coffee Lab. Onyx is dedicated to the art and science of coffee. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tgHwgj) and use code BREWVIEW10 to save 10% on your next Onyx order and drink better coffee. DM me for recommendations!
Become a Patron for $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Show Notes:
Hobbies Lego Cubing to Kendama
Sticking with Kendama
How does kendama differ?
YouTube over IG for Kendama
Canada's Kendama Scene
And so much more!
Follow Mediochrist here: https://www.instagram.com/mediochrist/
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t -
Meet Daniel Robinson: Ken Co, Criticism in Kendama, and Historians
Daniel Robinson goes down in history as a forefather of western dama--and he's a multi-generational player. From his time with Ken-Co to his modern involvement we talk through the deeper philosophy in Kendama development and life.
This episode is supported by one of my favourite roasters Onyx Coffee Lab. Onyx is dedicated to the art and science of coffee. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tgHwgj) and use code BREWVIEW10 to save 10% on your next Onyx order and drink better coffee. DM me for recommendations!
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Show Notes:
Spokane Kendama
Colorado or Colorado (hear the difference)
Ken Co: from Dan's perspective
Brand personality
Ken Co was ahead of its time
Taking a break from Kendama
Criticism and Kendama
And so much more!
Follow Daniel Robinson here: https://www.instagram.com/hellodanro/
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t -
Becoming a Brand: New Laced Kendama's Ascent
This is a heartwarming episode for me. Jacob Call, the owner of New Laced Kendama and a very long-time fan of the Brewview joins me for a cup of coffee and an insightful chat on the building of a kendama brand that hits different.
This episode is supported by one of my favourite roasters Onyx Coffee Lab. Onyx is dedicated to the art and science of coffee. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tgHwgj) and use code BREWVIEW10 to save 10% on your next Onyx order and drink better coffee. DM me for recommendations!
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Show Notes:
Coffee Gang
Starting a Kenditioner Brand
Designing Kendama Tamas
Making a Ken
Buying Artemis Kendamas
What's the future of New Laced?
The Team!
Letting go of players
Pyschology
Adam's Book Recommends
And so much more!
Follow New Laced Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/newlacedkendama
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t -
The Call of the Mountain: Zack Yourd
I always get a bit giddy for the guests I bring on the Brewview, and this one was special. I would be lying if I didn't shape a lot of my early play and kendama style around Zack Yourd and his edits. Zack is a gem of a human and has embarked on numerous adventures. In this episode, we dive into a lot of them. From Kendama USA and mountain bumming it to his side hustles and his newest adventure, marriage, we go deep!
This episode is supported by one of my favourite roasters Onyx Coffee Lab. Onyx is dedicated to the art and science of coffee. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tgHwgj) and use code BREWVIEW10 to save 10% on your next Onyx order and drink better coffee. DM me for recommendations!
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Show Notes:
Kendama
Colin Sander
EDIT #5: A Revisiting
Mountain Life
Skiing
Peaking with Pastries
KUSA Stories
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Zack here: https://www.instagram.com/zyourd
Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/
Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/
Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama
Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t