Social Gelo Ep 37: Kristopher Van Atta (Crossfit in Japan)

Kristopher is an Expat who one day decided to quit teaching English to pursue his dream of altruism and Cross Fit. He is the owner and operator of his Cross fit Gym in Kyoto Japan were he hosts MMA fighters as well as world class Cross Fit trainers.

Episode Notes

Check out Kristopher's Website for his gym in Kyoto Japan here 

https://www.crossfitshohaku.com

If you want to sign up for an MMA fight in Osaka (or just watch for free) here is the link.The fight date is 5/13/2018 at the Hybrid Pancreas Gym!

http://jmmaf.org/?p=2903

Social Gelo Ep 36 prt 2: Zen and Western Philosophy with Dale A. Bertram

In this 2nd part of the podcast, Glen talks about how he uses ancient Greek philosophy to manage communicating with people he doesn't agree with. Angelo talks about why Zen doesn't fit western paradigms.

Episode Notes

Books on Zen

You Have to Say Something (Dainin Katagiri)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/551787.You_Have_to_Say_Something

Returning to Silence (Dainin Katagiri) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155240.Returning_to_Silence

Thích Nhất Hạnh :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95747.The_Miracle_of_Mindfulness

European Martial Arts 

www.thearma.org 

Kampfringen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0fV1oB3j4c

Abrazare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPa0b-Hv8sY

Scherma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMC5Xxk4ZyI

Kampfechten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT3Iuq9PAyk&t=67s

Wiktenauer being a great place to look for images of techniques  in these martial arts: http://wiktenauer.com

Social Gelo Ep 36 prt 1 - Zen and Western Philosophy with Dale A Bertram

Dale Bertram is a YouTuber and Philosopher who has spent a lot of time reading about Plato , Plutarch and Quantum Physics. Angelo talks about how he got into Zen and why he doesn't consider himself a Buddhist.

Episode Notes

Books on Zen

You Have to Say Something (Dainin Katagiri)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/551787.You_Have_to_Say_Something

Returning to Silence (Dainin Katagiri) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155240.Returning_to_Silence

Thích Nhất Hạnh :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95747.The_Miracle_of_Mindfulness

European Martial Arts 

www.thearma.org 

Kampfringen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0fV1oB3j4c

Abrazare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPa0b-Hv8sY

Scherma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMC5Xxk4ZyI

Kampfechten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT3Iuq9PAyk&t=67s

Wiktenauer being a great place to look for images of techniques  in these martial arts: http://wiktenauer.com

Social Gelo Ep 35- Immigration: Why don't they just become legal?

In this episode of the podcast Angelo explains the history of immigration. He also goes over what created Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how much it costs to immigrate to the U.S.

References 

Racist History of Immigration and Mexico 

http://theconversation.com/how-crossing-the-us-mexico-border-became-a-crime-74604

The Cost of Immigrating to the U.S.

https://www.thebillfold.com/2017/02/the-cost-of-immigrating-to-the-united-states/

George W. Bush Signs The Patriot Act 

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/george-w-bush-signs-the-patriot-act

Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE)

https://www.ice.gov/history

What Should be done about the 3.5 million Dreamers 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/01/18/there-3-5-m-dreamers-and-most-may-face-nightmare/1042134001/

Social Gelo Ep 34 - MMA VS Traditional Martial Arts

In this podcast Angelo talks about why this really shouldn't be a debate and the differences between the two. He also goes over some pros and cons of each method as well as some philosophical differences.  Check out the articles for some interesting reading on the topics discussed. 

Should kids do MMA?

https://www.gq.com/story/mma-kids

The Psychological Effects of Youth training in Martial Arts

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3761807/

Top MMA fighters that have traditional martial art backgrounds 

https://www.thoughtco.com/top-traditional-martial-artists-in-mma-2308308

Conor McGregor’s martial arts background and philosophy 

http://www.martialartsguy.com/whats-conor-mcgregors-martial-arts-background/

Benny “The Jet”  karate and kickboxing profile and life story 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Urquidez

Social Gelo EP 33- Working with Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses are very nice people. But their beliefs are very different from your standard Christian Organization. Angelo goes over why they can be so eccentric and how to work with them in the office without challenging their religious beliefs. 

Episode Notes

Christ not born in December 

http://time.com/4157162/jesus-born-christmas/

Adam Ruins Everything - Christmas Special and Pagan Origins 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D11jAEKgB2o

Social Gelo Ep 32 - Drinking: The 6th stage of grievance

Episode Notes

The 5 stages of Grief and Loss https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/

American Psychological Association definition of Alcohol Disorder http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/alcohol-disorders.aspx

Research Study on why psychologists shouldn’t Diagnose a Mental Disorder after a client has lost a loved one

http://bjp.rcpsych.org/content/201/1/9

Axelrod, Julie. "The 5 stages of loss and grief." Psych Central (2006).

Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events?. American psychologist, 59(1), 20.

"When I die I don't light any candles or pray or put a picture of me and talk to it. Just hang out with your friends and enjoy life like you always have"

Angel L. Ferrer 

In this episode Angelo talks about losing his father 8 years ago and dealing with his death. He also goes over how psychology defines a drinking problem and how he controlled his drinking after his father died. 

Social Gelo EP 31- The Psychology Behind the 4 minute YouTube video

Ever seen those 4 minute YouTube videos explaining history? Angelo hates them and he explains why. 

In this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo, Angelo goes over the psychology studies that marketing companies use to prepackage music and entertainment and how this hurts information such as historical events. In the notes you will find articles and podcasts that do a good job of presenting accurate information on history and other subjects. It takes longer than 4 minutes, so be warned, critical thinking will be required. 

Notes

Attention Span and Smartphones http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/humans-have-shorter-attention-span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smart/

Marketing Advice based on data for YouTube videos

https://www.minimatters.com/youtube-best-video-length/

Why Two Minutes and forty five seconds for pop music ?https://themorningnews.org/article/two-minutes-and-42-seconds-in-heaven

Differences between Pilgrims and Puritans http://www.newsweek.com/whats-difference-between-pilgrim-and-puritan-397974

The Puritan Agenda https://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/amr/puritan.htm

1/8 Blood Law and Slavery

http://healthland.time.com/2010/12/10/whos-white-whos-black-who-knows/

How the federal government recognizes Native Americans https://www.britannica.com/topic/Indian-Reorganization-Act

Dan Carln’s Hardcore History Podcast http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

The Spaniard took in to the Tribe:The Story of Gonzalo Guerrero and the Mayans

http://historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/2017/5/25/episode-20-the-conquest-of-mexico-part-1-people-of-the-sun

Danielle Bolelli the History professor wth a kick ass podcast 

http://historyonfirepodcast.com/episodes/?offset=1500649200502

Social Gelo Ep 30 - Prostitution and Feminism

In this controversial episode of the podcast, I interview Jazz Jewel an Escort. Jazz shares her story about how she got into the sex industry, why she left and why she returned. We also discuss fourth wave feminism, radial feminism and the legal issues behind prostitution. 

References 

Website for Women who need help getting out of Human Trafficking 

http://www.new.swopusa.org

Article on Feminism - Whoraphobia & Sex Work

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/whorephobia-queer-feminism-fourth-wave-sex-work-prostitution-a7631706.html

Social Gelo Ep 29- Verbally Punched Over Religion

Angelo talks about being raised a Jehovah's Witness and later finding Zen. His Guest Kimberly Carter talks about being raised Catholic on a Navajo reservation, leaving the faith and later joining a Non-Denominational Church. They say don't talk about Religion, well there goes that.

Social Gelo Ep. 28- Climate Change and Hurricanes

First of all I want to thank my listeners and friends on Facebook for contributing to this discussion. I had fun chatting with all of you and hope you enjoy the podcast on this topic.In this episode I break down why climate change is still being debated, even though some feel it's an open and shut case.  

References

100 Years of Smoking Studies

http://www.popsci.com/article/science/100-years-smoking-studies-popular-science

Fact Checking the Claim of 97% consensus

https://www.forbes.com/sites/uhenergy/2016/12/14/fact-checking-the-97-consensus-on-anthropogenic-climate-change/amp/

This episode is an extended discussion that Angelo had with his followers on Facebook. Research and notes can be found on the link below.

Social Gelo Ep 27- Stephen Rose

Stephen Rose is a Harvard Bioengineering student and explains how bioengineering may have found the answer to the fountain of youth.

Notes

anti-aging and bioengineering

http://www.worldhealth.net/list/news/bioengineering/

imortal jellyfish

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turritopsis_dohrnii

Starfish regeneration

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/starfish/

Planeria Flat worm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planarian

Special Interests Groups and how they effect U.S. policy

https://www.boundless.com/political-science/textbooks/boundless-political-science-textbook/congress-11/how-congressmen-decide-82/interest-groups-lobbyists-and-pacs-451-10965/

Social Gelo Ep 26- Mathew B. Ward

Mathew B. Ward talks about his experiences growing up on a Commune on an island off the coast of Washington State. He also talks about how his family went from being vegetarians to becoming hunters.

Social Gelo Ep 25- Sifu John Hojlo

This episode Angelo talks to guest Sifu John Hojlo (4th Degree Black Belt Institutor/ Expat in Japan) about martial arts and how he got into the Hawaiian Style of Kajukenbo. He also talks about McDojo's and signs of a bad martial arts school. See the link for notes on this episode and further reading.

Notes about the show and Topics Discussed 

For more Information about Kajukenbo check out this link:

http://www.kajukenbo.ca/history.htm

What’s a Mcdojo? Find out here:

https://www.bullshido.org/McDojo

Want to know more about the history of Taekwondo? Check out this article:

https://msu.edu/~spock/history.html

Here is some information about the Chinese Kung Fu style of Choy Li Fut

http://plumblossom.net/ChoyLiFut/history.html

What is happening to traditional Filipino Martial arts?

https://www.festalpagdiriwang.com/filipino-martial-arts

Social Gelo Ep 24- Samantha Hull- Running from Cyberstalking

Samantha Hull and her family have become victims of cyberbullying that escalated to full on stalking and harassment. Find out why and how all of this unfolded in this episode of Social Gelo with Angelo.

• Information on Cyber-bullying

• https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/resources/tips/cyberbullying-online-predators/safety-how-do-i-report-cyberbullying-to-police-or-law-enforcement

•  Laws on Cyber Stalking and Cyber Bullying

• http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/violent_crimes/cyber-stalking.htm

• Shila La Buff and Issues with Cyber bullies

• http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38937476

• Go Fund Me link for Samantha and her Family:

• https://www.gofundme.com/2u68e7g?d=150802534

Social Gelo Ep 23- Kate Ashcraft Atheism and Social Issues

In this episode of Social Gelo the co-host of the UTBB podcast talks about atheism in conservative states. We also talk about being a progressive, challenges Trump supporters face in liberal states, the fairness doctrine and some more unpopular views on social issues.

UTBB Podcast (Click Here)

Notes

Regan and the fairness doctrine

Man claims he’s to be God in Puerto Rico

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Responds to Rappers Flat Earth Tweets

How Cenk Kadir Uygur switched from a conservative to a progressive

Racial Profiling and "Joe" Arpaio

In this episode of Social Gelo the co-host of the UTBB podcast talks about atheism in conservative states. We also talk about being a progressive, challenges Trump supporters face in liberal states, the fairness doctrine and some more unpopular views on social issues.

Social Gelo Ep 22 - Check the Wikileaks! Is Wikileaks a valid source for information?

Angelo goes over a Facebook survey and other sources to investigate if Wikileaks can be trusted. Watch and draw your own conclusions after evaluating the sources. For references check out the link: http://www.socialgelo.com/blog/2017/1/31/check-the-wikileaks-is-wikileacks-a-reliable-source-for-information

Social Gelo Ep 21: Tips for 2017 New Years Resolutions

Angelo goes over why 2016 wasn't the big bad wolf and how to improve your 2017 with methods from Positive Psychology. 

Happy New Years! Using a Positive Psychology Lens, Angelo goes over some tips for mental and physical well being for 2017. For more details about the research mentioned check out this link: http://www.socialgelo.com/blog/2016/12/27/fighting-the-blues-5-steps-to-be-happy

Social Gelo Ep 20 (Prt 2) - UFC Fox 22 Shenanigans with Fabien Montariol

This is part 2 of the series covering Northcutt vs Gall and Waterson vs Vansat 

This podcast was meant to be listened to while watching UFC Fox 22 #UFCSacramento. It covers the main fights with Angelo (Kajukenbo Black Belt Instructor and Amateur MMA fighter) and Fabian (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Practitioner and MMA Corner). We are not professional commentators nor claim to be.

Social Gelo Ep 20(Prt 1) : UFC Fox 22 Shenanigans with Fabien Montariol

This podcast was meant to be listened to while watching UFC Fox 22 #UFCSacramento. It covers the main fights with Angelo Ferrer (Kajukenbo Black Belt Instructor and Amateur MMA fighter) and Fabian Montariol (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Practitioner and MMA Corner). We are not professional commentators nor claim to be. But it was fun butchering this wonderful event. Please don't take us too seriously. We hope you have as much fun watching it as much as we did recording it.

This podcast was meant to be listened to while watching UFC Fox 22 #UFCSacramento. It covers the main fights with Angelo (Kajukenbo Black Belt Instructor and Amateur MMA fighter) and Fabian (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Practitioner and MMA Corner). We are not professional commentators nor claim to be.