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BJJ Balance
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Приєднався 5 тра 2019
Welcome to "BJJ Balance," your ultimate guide to mastering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and conquering life's challenges! Join hosts Black Belt Matt Veiga and Blue Belt Kenny Wilson for hilarious, insightful talks on balancing BJJ expertise with daily life.
Episodes feature the black belt sharing cutting-edge BJJ techniques, while the blue belt adds relatable perspectives and funny anecdotes. Special guests, interviews, and entertaining stories promise inspiration.
"BJJ Balance" is your hub for camaraderie, laughter, and genuine passion, striking the perfect balance between technical depth and levity. Explore the intersection of the BJJ world and life's lighter side with humor, anecdotes, and camaraderie.
Connect using #BJJBalance for updates. Step onto the mats with "BJJ Balance" - each episode brings a harmonious blend of grappling excellence and the joy of navigating life's twists. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of balance, laughter, and BJJ wisdom! 🥋🎉
Episodes feature the black belt sharing cutting-edge BJJ techniques, while the blue belt adds relatable perspectives and funny anecdotes. Special guests, interviews, and entertaining stories promise inspiration.
"BJJ Balance" is your hub for camaraderie, laughter, and genuine passion, striking the perfect balance between technical depth and levity. Explore the intersection of the BJJ world and life's lighter side with humor, anecdotes, and camaraderie.
Connect using #BJJBalance for updates. Step onto the mats with "BJJ Balance" - each episode brings a harmonious blend of grappling excellence and the joy of navigating life's twists. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of balance, laughter, and BJJ wisdom! 🥋🎉
The Ecological Approach: Jiu Jitsu's New Debate
#bjj #mma #jiujitsu
In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the recent uproar over the ecological approach. Here comes the hate in the comments.
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In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the recent uproar over the ecological approach. Here comes the hate in the comments.
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Відео
Episode 71 - The Ecological Approach Debate
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into jiu jitsu hottest topic, the ecological approach to jiu jitsu, we also reveal what the pod has coming to it's listeners and as per usual, more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Ma...
Episode 70 - How Jiu Jitsu Has Changed My Life
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the competitive return of Marcello Garcia, how jiu jitsu will change your life and being a dad who leads from the front. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 69 - North South, The 69 of Grappling
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the intricacies of north south, Mat goes full Tekashi 69 and gives up PGF drama, we answer the age of question of can you safely 69 while standing and we get into more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Ke...
Episode 68 - Why Brown Belts Quit Jiu Jitsu
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into why brown belts quit jiu jitsu, what UFC champions we think will retain the belt in 2025 and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Craig Jones Invitational - The World Cup of Jiu Jitsu
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this clip from Episode 67, Kenny & Mat dive into the team style format of CJI 2 and how that might play out given the players, the teams and the possible match ups. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 67 - Craig Jones and The Best Jiu Jitsu Team In The World
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the team format of Craig Jones Invitational 2, why sport jiu jitsu will never be on cable television, what black belts are looking for when promoting a student from purple to brown belt and of course, more listener question. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBala...
EXCLUSIVE: BREAKING CJI 2 News!
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this clips from episode 66, Kenny & Mat break some very exclusive, confirmed CJI 2 Team news. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 66 - Exclusive CJI 2 News!
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into what a black belt is looking for to promote a student to purple belt. 2025 BJJ Balance podcast goals, listener questions and EXCLUSIVE CJI 2 NEWS! Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nati...
Episode 65 - Being a Blue Belt
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into the 2024 IBJJF No Gi Worlds drama, Tips for Blue Belts, why we never see women with cauliflower ear and more listener questions get answered. BMAC Arm Triangle Tutorial - ua-cam.com/video/jfQMJjLzrXc/v-deo.html Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA...
Episode 64 - Don't Be A Slave to Your Injuries
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into Mat's most recent injury, Spotify Wrapped 2024, Mat getting called out by another black belt creator and more listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Royce
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu Mat(t) meets the legend Royce Gracie and asks him the age old question, "Does Gi Jiu Jitsu work in the streets?" Find our what he says here. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 63 - Does Your Gym Suck?
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into cross train at other gyms, bringing up online jiu jitsu moves with your professor, the need for nerds to evolve and listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 62 - We Were At An Underground Fight Club with $100k Prize
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat dive into their experience at a jiu jitsu fight club, meeting legends like Eddie Bravo, Jocko, Roger Gracie and Dean Lister, their thoughts on Mikey Muscemeci signing with the UFC and listener questions. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBala...
Kris Olivo Is Inevitable
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#bjj #mma #jiujitsu In this episode, Kenny & Mat sit down with Zenith Black Belt, Kris Olivo to discus his experience at PGF Season 7. Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials: IG: @BJJBalance Discord: discord.gg/bjjbalance Tik Tok: @BJJBalance UA-cam: UA-cam.com/@BJJBalance Kenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJ Matt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
Episode 61 - Our Most Exciting Man at PGF Interview
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Episode 61 - Our Most Exciting Man at PGF Interview
Episode 60 - Las Vegas, Jiu Jitsu and Wild Times Ahead
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Episode 60 - Las Vegas, Jiu Jitsu and Wild Times Ahead
Episode 59 - The Jiu Jitsu Clout Chase
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Episode 59 - The Jiu Jitsu Clout Chase
Episode 58 - BMac, The Boys and The Future of Sport Jiu Jitsu
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Episode 58 - BMac, The Boys and The Future of Sport Jiu Jitsu
Episode 57 - CJI, PGF and Jiu Jitsu's Renaissance
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Episode 57 - CJI, PGF and Jiu Jitsu's Renaissance
Episode 56 - What The Heck Is Up with Andrew Wiltse?
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Episode 56 - What The Heck Is Up with Andrew Wiltse?
Saying drilling for a useless is an insane take when repetition drills motor functions and pattern recognition into the brain. Anything else Souders claims is the ecological approach to bjj is lipstick on a pig, a salesman approach to rename a thing already being done for profit.
Islam can and also checks all the black belts...
"I would have to see a class" ok so you haven't bothered to do the bare minimum of research into what you have these strong opinions on? Its all online, readily available. You're just guessing and looking stupid. I know it's a hot term to generate clicks but you just googled it. Lazy. Do yourself a favor and at least watch a few videos of classes. If you're feeling ambitious read a book.
It'd be really cool to see Tom and Kit debate this. They're both champs in their own right, but they have totally different views on the Eco approach. I wonder if Tom actually disagrees with it completely or if there are parts he might agree with. This could make for a really interesting and balanced discussion.
I think Souders just went in defensive and couldn’t make a point.
@@BJJBalance i just think he's taken the time to study a scientific approach to training. He just doesnt know how to bridge the gap and describe it in laymen terms which he clearly says during the debate. Clearly something he is doing is working. Like Eddie Bravo says "Look into it" !!
@ I’ve seen no substantial evidence showing it being more effective than the tried and true method.
@@BJJBalance yeah i hear you, but can always look it up-FC Barcelona, one of the world’s biggest soccer clubs, uses this approach. While it’s relatively new to BJJ, time will tell how effective it is. However, if you consider other sports as proof, the evidence is already out there.
@ the issue here is the risk in regards to injury is much more dire in jiu jitsu.
So you clearly do not understand what ecological cla actually is you don’t understand what invariants actually are or how they arise, why tf would you weigh in on something you don’t understand. “We’ve seen this before, with 10th planet” dude wtf are you even talking about, 10th planet uses dead drilling just like everyone else, ecological is a science based approach to constraint based training with a theoretical framework to describe how humans acquire skill, by direct interaction with the performance environment, and the theoretical framework explains inavariants and variants, and describes what they are and how they happen and how we interact with them. Sooo plz stop acting like you know things you don’t.
Lol. Why you mad, bro?
@@BJJBalance found Gregs alt account
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Anyone teaching w any success has already applied the ‘constraint method’ to their curriculum , even if it’s not what they are calling it that. Saunders is selling his curricula to coaches .. personally I think it has its place but is incomplete as a method on its own .
I agree that it’s incomplete, throw me as a former wrestler into an ecological gym, and I could probably find my own success. Basic ideas, concepts of weight, center of gravity, and pressure. You take your average Joe just getting into the sport and it is gonna be an absolutely miserable mess of an experience. Every wrestling practice and now BJJ has had drills, followed by the ecological approach of playing from that position. There was absolutely no debate, I felt like I was watching the BJJ version of the music man salesman…..
Well said.
I haven't seen that he's sold his curriculum anywhere? If anything, people keep wanting himnto do so and he refuses.
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I love BJJ, However i disagree with no 1 attacking people with weapons, Constantly out there people attack with blade and impact weapons. FMA being a blade and impact weapons based, will only enhance BJJ and other arts. Nothing more. Total BS elbow back of the head lol, We all need to know Striking, Wrestling Grappling, weapons, and firearms.
This conversation is why my channel is structured around my white belt journey. I’m not alone as an older hobbyist who still wants to get the most out of this experience. I’m hopeful creating content from a white belt perspective will fill a void that is often overlooked. I appreciate you guys and what you are doing to push the community forward.
That’s awesome, dude. Keep crushing it.
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Doing a podcast while wearing sunglasses and a rash guard is top tier loser.
Awwww. Someone doesn’t know what Halloween is. It was an intentional costume. Sick comment though. Thanks for the algorithm bump.
@ hahaha then I’m an idiot and I apologize
In the Army, running at full speed, flag up, was just Tuesday.
So glad to see Kenny made it out, gives the rest of us hood rats hope and opportunity!
Lol. The military got me the fuck out.
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I do be like that
EP 69 SORRY MOM
I thinks Andrew is a very good person who is having mental issues.
Well, all of the people that’s he’s abused over the last few months would disagree. It does appear that he is getting help and that is amazing. In a perfect world, Andrew finds the tools to navigate his illness’ and persues whatever makes him happy.
I quit at brown at 42. Honestly didn’t want the responsibility of being a black. Have a young kid and wanted to spend all my tike with her. Maybe I’ll get back at it when she gets older.
That’s rough but I can’t knock your reason, so I get it.
I bow to no man, its for religious reasons and people always understand. But I get it, show respect and acknowledge. In my case, ill never be bowing to anyone.
Everyone has their convictions, I guess.
Bo Nickel is 185lb. And you called out a bunch of 170s. Bo Nikel vs Paulo Costa
I feel like Usman bumped up, no?
Zuck got rid of fact checkers bro chill lol
My boy Kenny at prime Chipotle…side of queso always!
Power is cool
Lol
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Matt I see where you’re coming from, but since both guys were blue belts technically he called him spazza😂 it’s more of a term of endearment amongst the colored belts 😂. Now if a white belt said it, that’s definitely spazzer with the hard R and there’s absolutely no tolerance for that type of hate speech 😂
Hahahahahaha. Wild take.
😂😂 these guys are the cool uncles of jiu-jitsu 🫡🤙🏿🤙🏿 Osss
Dude, that’s a title I’d gladly wear.
🫡OSS
Hit the nail on the head, sitting guard and pulling guard are two different things. It’s so lame when people sit and butt scoot.
Could not agree more
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Shoutout to fan of the pod and best soap in the game.
@ Thanks brotha! Proud to have that title from you guys. 🫡
I train at Checkmat Haninge (Stockholm, Sweden) =D
Let’s gooooo!
Bonjour OSS
Ummm but that’s a boy right?
Nope. Just a woman that beats a lot of boys in the practice room.
@ I had to give my nephew a real stern talking to because he refused to roll with girls but the only kids in his age group that fight hard are girls
Girls usually smash boys until puberty hits. Then it’s a whole new ball game.
Craig said he wanted to grow the sport with CJI, is it just me or does it seem like it’s been 4 months since CJI and pro jiu jitsu has kind of stalled out? I’d say CJI has actually done the opposite of growing the sport. If bjj wants to grow there needs to be high quality events with match ups of consequence every other weekend. I remember ten years ago when UFC was only doing shows twice a month and when they were going on it was a big deal. Once a month or once a year isn’t going to cut it. Also team stuff isn’t going to do it either people want to see one person holding up the bag at the end. Also it’s funny that Craig bagged on ADCC for paying guys back door deals to show and it sounds like he did that with Buchecha.
You’re really acting like Craig really would stand for morally for anything other than making those paywalls look like fools. bagging on them for back door deals and doing the exact same thing as the most Craig Jones thing I’ve ever heard😂 ADCC ain’t got anything going right now so pay to play Mr. CJI will do what he wants to do….
It’s gonna take big money to get jujutsu events of the highest caliber happening on a monthly basis and it isn’t going to happen overnight. Craig is going to have to show proof that he can capture lightning in a bottle. Once he does this a few times, investors may trust enough to put their money into CJI. I’m old enough to remember when you receive. It’s only happened a few times a year at best. It also sounds like the UFC is getting into the grappling event game by way of signing Mikey. Dean even said he planned on doing a grappling based reality show. This is gonna take some time to get off the ground. You’re gonna need to learn a little patience.
@@BJJBalance I’ll be patient for sure but will the casual grappling fan, the non grappling mma fan or the general public be? Also what will it look like when it does happen? We’ve already decided that grappling fans want to see high quality grappling events that are FREE, and that’s not what UFC or even Bellator did or does and even One FC you need Amazon Prime which is more expensive than Flo per month. Doing an even once a month it’s going to be very difficult to get the average Joe to watch, it could happen but it’ll take a miracle. MMA had a leg up on grappling with its similarity to boxing and has a sheer violence factor. Truthfully I never cared for it but I think Eddie doing combat jiu jitsu was closer to getting an audience then straight grappling which many times unless you really know what’s going on isn’t super compelling. I hope he can do it but i fear at some point it’ll cost the fans some money to watch and they’ll turn on him too.
I get your point but CJI isn’t gonna be that frequent. That could be where a PGF comes into play. They plan on doing three, possibly four seasons this year. As the popularity grows, so will the frequency of quality events. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
@ I hope pgf keeps it up and improves. There was some good matches. I’m not sure I love the format but I’m open to see how they can develop it. 🤙
How do I get my seven year old daughter to watch this podcast with me 😂😂😂 that’s real question I just want my kid to want to because she wants to.
A question for the ages.
7 year olds should not be watching us lol
Chad is in!
Hahahahahahahaha
I’m always watching
I thought that was Gordon’s role?
@@BJJBalancewhere you think he learned it?
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@@craigjones8662OSS 😆
Fuck me I had to search UA-cam and sure as shit there are people that have a Jiu Jitsu wedding. Hilarious.
Hahahahaha. Well, that’s just unfortunate.
There is no way New Wave is going to do CJI 2.
I disagree. That would open. Them up to criticism from the community.
Is this fixed now? I have credits for JJWL. Waiting for this to get resolved
It’s not and never will be. Leo created his own tournament and is pushing that to compete with JJWL.
@ what’s the name of the tournament?
@@BJJBalance if I decide to compete anyways at JJWL. Will Leo kick me out of the current Checkmat gym I’m training at? I’m new to jiu jitsu so idk how this works.
@@josediaz-ortega6405 SUPER CUP
@@josediaz-ortega6405 Not at all. Leo stated he won't support JJWL and he would like his teams to stand with him but if you are signed up or just really want the comp experience, he isn't holding it against anyone.
This is super exciting, I can’t wait to see CJI 2!!!
Same. It looks like it’s going to be soooo good.
Came across your podcast for the first time today. Pretty good show and awesome personalities. I wonder how this was never recommended to me before even though I actively search for good BJJ podcasts! Good job guys. You all just got a new active listener =)
Love to hear it and thank you!
Pretending to take a meme seriously is part of the joke guys ur not the only ones with humor, nice trolling u regards
What?
The people want a LxB Singlet pod...just putting it into the universe.
Convince Clayton to send them to is
@@BJJBalance im on it
Thanks for all the great content in 2024 guys. Appreciate all the work you put in.
We will always keep the content coming.
Some men are designed to keep watch in the morning some are wired for the night shift. Its ancestral. We had to keep the fire 🔥going
I’ve always been a night watchman, but my job requires an early rise. The conflicting issues are my burden to bare.
@@BJJBalance and I’m an early riser and have been working nights for almost 20 years now. I was on my way to an open roll and then you guys start talking about being a better father and better husband. I had to turn around and go home and prep for the kids new year party instead. Now you guys are my conscience……
That could be awesome and terrible at the same time. Glad you’re getting after it, my man!
Happy new year guys! Thank you for motivating me to start my BJJ channel. -Portlands top security guard
Awesome bro stay safe OSS
Hell yeah! Love to hear that shit!
I’m a Carlson Gracie black belt and a working dad. When I run into crazy guys that want to turn class rolls into a fight, I tell them so sign up for tournaments. If those guys want to test themselves there are plenty of tournaments where they can sign up to test themselves.
Well said. But that counts and is in front of an audience and most aren’t willing to be that vulnerable
My wife loves my cauliflower ear. We also have a 110lb blue belt female with it, but that's because she's a savage and rolls with heavy dudes at 0430.
She’s a unicorn.
Professor Vega🙌 let’s gooooooo! 😂
I watched at *2 speed and it blew my mind
I tore my distal bicep while kickboxing, and my biggest concern was whether I could keep training. I got the official diagnosis about three weeks later, but by then surgery was too risky (you typically have about four weeks to get it done). I skipped surgery, and two years later, I’m training harder than ever, including BJJ. It looks a little funky-like an injury trophy-but no big deal. Honestly, I think I would’ve torn it again if I’d had surgery. I don’t worry about it, and I’m training more than ever now. That's just my experience!
Mat will love hearing this
Why do I only see fights at no gi tournaments and not Gi? Haha
Honestly, I have no clue.
They pretend to be MMA guys
It's the grips. Sometimes you get smacked or accidentally smack someone trying to get a good collar tie which will cause a fight if the someone has low self control.
KSE reference lol
That’s Mat’s wheelhouse all day.
My boy Kenny has the best/my favorite shit story I’ve ever heard… #shotgunblasted a tree
I’ve never told that to Mat.
Jumping a fence with bubble guts and demolishing a random front yard is wild OSS