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Social Gelo Ep 15: Tatsuki Nakata

Tatsuki is a TedX (Ted Talks community) representative and also aspires to help local Japanese communities. We talk about his project, Japanese culture , history,  and some of my culture shocks living in Japan.

Tatsuki is a TedX (Ted Talks community) representative and also aspires to help local Japanese communities. We talk about his project, Japanese culture , history, and some of my culture shocks living in Japan.

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Social Gelo Ep 14: Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis is a translator,blogger and an avid Twitter user. Even though he hates Twitters 140 character limit he still enjoys using Twitter to broadcast his thoughts on Japanese culture and living out here as an Expat. We talk about Japan, racism, immigration and WWII.

Anthony Davis is a translator,blogger and an avid Twitter user. Even though he hates Twitters 140 character limit he still enjoys using Twitter to broadcast his thoughts on Japanese culture and living out here as an Expat. We talk about Japan, racism,  immigration and WWII.

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Social Gelo Ep 13 - Moral Reasoning : What is right from wrong?

Angelo goes over one of the ways psychologists test moral reasoning. Where will you fare on the test? Listen and comment with your answer to the Heinz Dilemma a hypothetical situation used to measure how you see the world. Current events and social issues are also discussed.

Angelo goes over one of the ways psychologists test moral reasoning. Where will you fare on the test? Listen and comment with your answer to the Heinz Dilemma a hypothetical situation used to measure how you see the world. Current events and social issues are also discussed.

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Social Gelo Ep 12 - Breaking the Cycle of Abuse: Interview with Bella

This Episode of Social Gelo with Angelo revisits the cycle of abuse by interviewing domestic violence survivor and counselor Bella (name changed to reserve anonymity). Bella talks about how she escaped two abusive relationships and how to spot a potential abuser.

This Episode of Social Gelo with Angelo revisits the cycle of abuse by interviewing domestic violence survivor and counselor Bella (name changed to reserve anonymity). Bella talks about how she escaped two abusive relationships and how to spot a potential abuser.

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Social Gelo Ep 10 - The Psychology of Anger

Angelo goes over how anger effects you while fighting and discusses some interesting research articles that show how anger effects your decisions in life. Angelo also talks about how the media and politicians use anger to control public opinion.

Angelo goes over how anger impairs your judgment in fighting and in life. Relevant research studies are discussed and implications are discussed. 

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Social Gelo Ep 8: Interview with Kevin Chan

Kevin Chan is a former journalist who also trained in the Chinese style of Kung Fu in China. The interview goes over his experiences as well as issues that Japan is having with freedom of speech that has led it to drop from one of the top 10 countries to the bottom 40. 

Angelo interviews former journalist and fellow martial artist Kevin Chan. Part 1 goes over his past training of King Fu in China. Part 2 goes over some of the issues journalists are facing in Japan.

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Social Gelo Ep 7: Ultrarun in Mt. Rokko Japan

Learn what not to do for an ultra marathon in the mountains while following Angelo and his friend on their adventure. Do they make it? Listen and find out! Also watch the footage on Youtube!

This video follows Angelo and his friend Aaron into the Japanese mountains on their attempts to take on Mt Rokko and the 56k trail. Will Angelo and Aaron make it? Watch and find out!

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Social Gelo Ep 6: The Cycle of Abuse

Angelo talks about the different types of abuse and his experiences with them. He also goes over some of the Ethical guidelines of psychology along with some definitions and history.Some of the stories he shares may trigger some people. Listeners beware. 

Angelo talks about the different types of abuse and his experiences with them. He also goes over some of the Ethical guidelines of psychology along with some definitions and history.Some of the stories he shares may trigger some people. Listeners beware.

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Social Gelo Ep 5: What's the best style of martial arts?

 Angelo goes over why he got into martial arts and a little history about the Hawaiian Style of Kenpo Karate known as Kajukenbo. He also touches on some martial arts philosophy and talks about the evolution of martial arts from traditional to MMA. What is the best style? Watch and find out!

Angelo goes over why he got into martial arts and a little history about the Hawaiian Style of Kenpo Karate known as Kajukenbo. He also touches on some martial arts philosophy and talks about the evolution of martial arts from traditional to MMA. What is the best style? Watch and find out!

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Social Gelo Ep 4: Feminism, Menimism and other ismsss

Feminism is a misunderstood topic. In this episode Angelo and Ashan have a discussion about issues with in the Social Justice Movement and society. 

This video goes over Feminism, Menimism and other isms. We also discuss why hating any group is a waste of energy. Angelo also shares his experiences interning at the Gender Equity Center and why he chose to intern at a safe space on a University Campus.

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Social Gelo Podcast Ep 3: Why Angelo Hates Labels

Angelo understands having an identity but does not understand letting that identity define you as an individual. In this episode this along with how we can use the interned to connect rather than destroy is discussed. This episode is inspired by concepts from Zen and viewing the world out side of concepts such as black and white, good and bad. 

Finding your identity is a wonderful thing. But labels divide people and in order for us as human beings to hit the next level of social evolution we need to start thinking in a new way.

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Social Gelo Ep 2 part 1: How Ashan met his Japanese Wife

Ashan is a former television producer and avid gamer who lives in Japan. This episode goes over how he met his wife and starts with his time in Canada. 

This video is an introduction to the staff of the social Gelo with Angelo show and goes over how our video producer Ashan met his Japanese wife. There will be a part 2 about how Angelo met his wife posted soon!

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Social Gelo Ep 1 : What is Social Gelo?

Angelo is a Social Scientist, surfer and martial artist who lives in the country side of Japan (almost off the grid). This episode is an introduction to the format of the Social Gelo with Angelo show. It also gives an idea why Angelo covers the topics he does. 

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