GPOD
GPOD
Podcast Description
Welcome to the G-POD
Nick and Zack Gallagher are identical twin brothers and professional kendama players. Listen in for perspectives, discussions, and tips on kendama from two players who have succeeded again and again at the highest level with 12 years in the game.
As well as other interests too!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into various kendama-related themes including competition highlights, player interviews, and skill development. Specific episodes discuss events such as the North American Kendama Open and Battle at the Border, feature performance analyses, and explore foundational principles like the mindset of a competitor, showcasing topics like pre-competition strategies and community engagement.
Welcome to the G-POD
Nick and Zack Gallagher are identical twin brothers and professional kendama players. Listen in for perspectives, discussions, and tips on kendama from two players who have succeeded again and again at the highest level with 12 years in the game.
As well as other interests too!
Enjoy this conversation between Nick and Zack about the 2025 Kendama World Cup. With it shaping up to be the biggest / best Kendama World Cup ever, there’s a lot to talk about.
They talk about
– The top competitors at KWC this year
– Day 1 Prelim Tips
– Day 2 Final Run Tips
– The importance of going for full marks
– What to bring to KWC
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Watch the Day 1 KWC Livestream (starts November 14, 7pm EST): https://www.youtube.com/live/vA8BZGt-9eY?si=a8by6xrHcbdj9PEN
Watch the Day 2 KWC Livestream (starts November 15, 7pm EST): https://www.youtube.com/live/R-5mFeaGQ94?si=y-gZNxH2-TkekOWk
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0:00 Intro
2:37 KWC 2025 is going to be the biggest ever
4:20 Nick got married
6:15 That first-time-in-Japan magic
9:50 Top competitors this year
28:08 Prelim Cutoff Prediction
29:30 How to prepare for KWC if you’ve never gone before
33:20 3 Tips to Prepare for Prelims
40:30 Drop your ego
41:45 Some players will bomb, it’s inevitable
45:40 No one has ever regretted full-marking
47:45 How to make your Final Run
56:15 What to bring to KWC Day 1 / Day-of KWC tips
59:40 Pace yourself, don’t exhaust yourself
1:03:14 Is Nick competing at KWC?
1:10:40 World Freestyle Kendama Championships
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Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickgallagher42/
Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zack_gallagher/
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