The Brewview: Coffee, Kendama, Culture Adam McNeil

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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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/

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Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

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!    

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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/  

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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 

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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

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