The Brewview: Coffee, Kendama, Culture

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

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.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

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

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

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

After a few week's hiatus, we are back with a fresh episode of Brewview ft. James "Pineapple" Wetherell! James is the current world record holder for inward lunar rovers with a 1080 rotation, he is also a pro player for Pineapple Kendamas, one of my favorite indie brands! Don't skip this one! Supported by Onyx Coffee Lab, one of my favorite roasters 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.   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama   Show Notes:  Rovers  The V Sauce Dama  Going Pro  Finding your lane  Honing your craft  What's next for Pineapple  New Pineapple drops? New Shape?  AND SO MUCH MORE!   Follow James here: https://www.instagram.com/james.pnpl/  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

This may be one of my favourite episodes of 2021 so far. Austin Donovan is a dime. A legend in the community, a true statistician, and a lover of all things Kendama and its culture. Austin is, in my perception, the north American historian of Kendama and in this episode, we talk all about the growth of Kendama, its western history, and our roles as players participating in the future of the game. Fill up your cup and join us for this week's episode of the Brewview. Supported by Onyx Coffee Lab, one of my favorite roasters 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. Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Show Notes: New York Kendama New York Culture Cwoffee vs Coffee The growth of Austin Donovan The Growth of Kendama Colin Sander Early Dama Days Two waves of Kendama Playing, Participating, Empowering Teaching Kendama Carrying on the tradition Competition needs an update AND SO MUCH MORE! Follow Austin here: https://www.instagram.com/austindonovan/ 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

This is a special episode of the Brewview because I took a holiday! I invited my close friends, Kendama Ancients, hosts of the Coffee House podcast, and co-owners of the beloved Sol Kendamas, Chad and Shelton Covington, to take over the Brewview.  Shelton and Chad started Sol while attending the University of Kentucky when they were 18/19 years old. Through the power of collaboration, these brothers have built a highly reputable brand with a team of incredible players.   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama   Show Notes:  Chad's new haircut  Brewview Takeover  The power of collaboration for Sol  How kendama brands collab  Round Two Collab with Sol Kendamas  NFTs and Kendama  The Sol Blend Coffee  Sol Kendamas Road Trip  Travelling and Jams  Kendama Events as a Staple   Follow Chad here: https://www.instagram.com/chadcovington  Follow Shelton here: https://www.instagram.com/Sheltoniii/  Shop Sol Kendamas: https://www.solkendamas.com/  Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/  Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

Thank you all so much for a year of Brewview! This show wouldn't exist without you. Special thank you to every guest, Patreon, and listeners who have joined this caffeinated journey. Here's the drip on me, "Cafe Kendama," as interviewed by Kariem Hassan   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama  Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/ Follow Kariem here: https://www.instagram.com/peachesandk... Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

Influence is not about how many people follow you or see you, it's about the impact you have on those around you. In this week's episode of Brewview, Kristin Olinyk, co-owner and chief of design at Terra Kendama joins me for a talk about influence, the business end of Kendama, and how design plays a role in the end-players experience.  Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Show Notes: What is design Going to school as a designer Living in Alberta Dating Alex Smith Designing the brand of Terra Kendama Designing pro mods What is influence? Growing the female kendama community Adam gets a custom hand turned Pill with Coffee Acrylic  And so much more! Follow Kristin here: https://www.instagram.com/lightrein/ Shop Terra Kendama: https://www.Terrakendama.com/ Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/ Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

Kelvin Wong is a master of the arts. The art of music, cooking, and of course Kendama. Kelvin's sincere devotion to crafting a symphony out of every clack does not go unnoticed. Dive into this week's episode for a rollercoaster ride through dama, music, anime, and Kelvin's favourite meals.   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama   Show Notes:   Coffee Candy  Moving around the US  Finding dama in Jr. High  From KD Fanboy to Teammate  Sol Kendamas Sponsorship  Kendama design  Anime Music  Defining "Tech"  And more!      Follow Kelvin here: https://www.instagram.com/_sorrywongnumber/   Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/   Shop Sol Kendamas (USA): https://www.solkendamas.com/   Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/   Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

Since starting the Brewview Podcast, I've become more acutely aware of the impact a third-party, non-brand affiliated, influence can have on a community. Any niche culture relies on adjacent content to accelerate the fullness of that community. In this week's Brewview, I bring together Kendama's top podcast hosts to chat through the importance of the work we do in pushing Kendama to new heights and depths.   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Show Notes:   Shameless plug for New Laced Kendama (ran by a long-time Brewview Fan!)  Chat with MJ and Rod  How Kendertainment Started  How Dama Nerds Started  Challenges and Victories  Chat with Ryan and Tony  From Skillderness to Honed Media to The Bevel's Advocate  Controversial articles  FKC Drama  Working with brands  Starting the Bevel's Advocate  Dealing with negative feedback  Chat with MJ and Ryan  Why is Third-Party Media so important?  Who wins in a cage fight?     Follow MJ here: https://www.instagram.com/MJ_incro/   Follow Rod here: https://www.instagram.com/roddama/  Follow Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_reese_/   Follow Tony here: https://www.instagram.com/tonysarado/   Follow The Bevel's Advocate here: https://www.instagram.com/thebevelsadvocate/   Follow Dama Nerds here: https://www.instagram.com/Damanerds/    Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/    Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/    Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

Adrian Esteban is by far one of the most innovative players in Kendama. He has changed the way we perceive kendama, how it can be played, and how it can shape us. In this episode, we dive deep into innovation, imposter syndrome, early dama days, falling in love with string, a desire to stand out, fashion, style, music, and more!   Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama​  Show Notes:  Bionicles Game  Yoyo vs. Kendama  Grain Theory  Filming Dama  Downspike's Breakout Player  Mental Health and Kendama  How to make Esteban Strings  The Economics of Selling Strings  Collabing with Adrian  And more!     Follow Adrian here: https://www.instagram.com/adrianeeban/​  Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/​  Shop Grain Theory Kendama: https://graintheory.bigcartel.com/​  Shop 18 PDOX 18: https://www.18pdox18.com/​  Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/​  Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

From MKO '18, I knew Joe Nelson was a player to keep an eye on. The hunger he had for the game and becoming the best he could be could not be satiated. Joe has claimed a number of competitions, put out several hit kendama edits, and now holds three sponsorships with Krom Kendama, 18PDOX18, and Maybe Sunday Co. Oh, and he is a manager at Jersey Mike's and definitely knows his sandwiches. Seriously, one of the funniest episodes to DATE! Prep yourself. Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Show Notes: Claiming Souls in KEN games Competitive Yo-Yo Summer Camp and Stealing Damas Bullied in school for Kendama College MKO '18 and NAKO '19 Beast of the East Grinding for sponsorship the right way Joining Krom What is 18 PDOX 18? Jersey Mike's, NYC Bagels, and a lot of food talk! And so much MORE! Follow Joe here: https://www.instagram.com/joeeenelson/ Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/ Shop Krom Kendama: https://kromkendama.com/ Shop 18 PDOX 18: https://www.18pdox18.com/ Shop Maybe Sunday Co.: https://maybe-sunday.com/ Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

According to the hit YouTube movie, "Stay on Your Tablet," Nativ Kendama's Timothee Berthelot likes to sleep... a lot. However, after chatting with him on the Brewview, I know one thing is for certain, you don't want to sleep on Tim. His passion for the game, his energy, laughs, creativity, inspiration and incredible progression are unrivalled. Want to know more about Kendama France, arguably the most successful reseller? This is your episode! Want to know about the filming of "Stay on Your Tablet?" This is your episode. Want to be inspired to play more dama? This is YOUR episode! Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Show Notes: Adam practices french while Tim practices English Growing up in France Finding Dama Kendama France Nativ Kendama Euro Squad Several drop-in appearances of Ben Cante, Professional Freerunner France's Got Talent Collab with DA Originz! And SO much more! Follow Tim here: https://www.instagram.com/timothee_berthelot/ Follow Cafe Kendama here: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.kendama/ Shop Kendama France: https://www.kendama-france.com/ Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t

The European Kendama scene is upheld by a standard of play and authenticity like none other. Eric Wöss (AKA Osyerzilla), the founder and owner of DA Originz (DAO), has a keen desire to get to the origins of kendama manufacturing by going to the source of the wood. We talk through the formation of his dreams and leaving a Michelin Star cooking career to pursue his passion of building a Kendama empire. This is an episode worth checking out!  This Week's Show Notes: BMX in Austria Cooking at a Michelin Star Restaraunt Finding Kendama in school $10,000 and a dream Sourcing Austrian Beechwood Hand painting and techniques Sponsoring a unique team International kendama challenges Backpack hustling And so much more! Follow Eric here: https://www.instagram.com/oysterzilla/ Shop DA Originz: https://www.dao-ken.eu/ Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Save 25% on your First month of Coffee from Phil and Sebastians (Canada/USA only): https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=617285&m=91286&u=2500665

The Kendama YouTube scene has dwindled in the past few years, but the faithful few, like Colin Hislop and the Sandpoint Kendama channel, have held strong producing highly engaging and captivating content. This week, Colin joins me to talk through the journey of visual storytelling from jamming in Sam Cannon's backyard to travelling around the world filming major kendama events and your favourite pros tricks. This Week's Show Notes: Sandpoint Idaho Meeting Sam Cannon and Caleb Jeffries Filming Tacoma Takeover 3 Film set up 366 days of Kendama filming Event travelling FILM 101: How Colin Films Filming a Stodd clip for 4 hours in the rain Never quit Storytelling is equally as important as the trick Never forget the B-Roll And so much more! Follow Colin here: https://www.instagram.com/h.slop/ Shop Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Save 25% on your First month of Coffee from Phil and Sebastians (Canada/USA only): https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=617285&m=91286&u=2500665

The day I heard "KD" being chanted at MKO '18, I knew I needed to get to know this guy. As one of Kendama's most loved and respected players, it was a privilege to have Sol Pro, Kevin Desoto, join the Brewview. In this special episode, Kevin announced his new Sol Kendamas Pro Mod the "1.5." To hear the story and Kevin's journey as a player and competitor, listen NOW! And a special visit from Sol owner, Chad Covington, to keep it spicy! This Week's Show Notes: The struggle of job hunting and group interviews High school friends to life long dama homies Starting out with Dama Vegas Dama Scene Meeting Jake Wiens Competing Freestyle What is Kencastle The good ol' days of vegas kendama Three sponsorships Designing kendamas Yumu Kendama Sol Kendamas Pro Mod and 1.5 Mod Future of KD and the Sol Squad And so much more! Follow Kevin here: https://www.instagram.com/kencastlekd/ Shop Sol Kendamas here: https://www.solkendamas.com/ Sol Kendamas (Canada): https://www.cafekendama.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Save 25% on your First month of Coffee from Phil and Sebastians (Canada/USA only): https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=617285&m=91286&u=2500665

When it comes to wholesome, from-the-heart content, look no further than Carly "Chuck Carlson. Chuck is a sponsored player for both Sweets Kendamas and Maybe Sunday Co. and has continued to put forward the notion of "community first" through her very personalized edits and content. Carly, unbeknown to me, has a particularly wide set of skills" woodworking, truck driving, djing, dance, and, of course, kendama! Her metaphorical tool belt is filled with assets to make her an excellent contributor to the game we all love! This Week's Show Notes: DJing weddings to touring with T-Pain For the love of editing Shyness and Kendama Ordering her first dama on Amazon Grinding to be on https://maybe-sunday.com/ (owned by her Brother, but no free passes!) Sweets Sponsorship "Hip Hop" Edit Truck Driving Carly's new business COMING SOON Colorado jams Kendama turf wars, after all, Kendama is a Gang And so much more! Follow Chuck here: https://www.instagram.com/carly_carlson/ Shop Maybe Sunday Co.: https://maybe-sunday.com/ Shop Sweets Kendamas here: https://sweetskendamas.com/ Join the Coffee Gang Discord: https://discord.gg/sHbtezfx4t Become a Patron for $5/month and get BTS Access, priority questions, and extra Discord roles: https://www.patreon.com/cafekendama Save 25% on your First month of Coffee from Phil and Sebastians (Canada/USA only): https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=617285&m=91286&u=2500665 All your other Caffeinated + Sol Restock (Canada Only) needs: https://www.cafekendama.com/