Category Archives: Episode Recap

ANP220 – ANW11 Atlanta Qualifiers

Rich and Bijan continue coverage of ANW11 with the Atlanta Qualifiers, which proves that the new Mega Wall rules and Passes are breathing new life into American Ninja Warrior.

Ninja runs in this episode include RJ Roman, Roo Yori, Travis Rosen, Jessica Clayton, Tyler Gillett, and the incomparable Drew Drechsel. Oh, and most importantly, Fire and Ice (Eddy “Pec Bouncing” Stewart and Michael “Ice in my Veins” Johnson).

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP219 – ANW11 Premiere

Rich and Bijan are finally back on their home turf of covering American Ninja Warrior with the amazing Los Angeles Qualifiers! So much has changed with ANW with the Power Tower, Speed Passes, and Mega Wall, but the core ninja spirit and the competitors are stronger than ever.

Ninja runs in this episode include Flip Rodriguez, David Campbell, Adam Rayl, Hunter Guerard, Kyle Soderman, and Kevin Bull.

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP218 – ANW11 Preview

Rich and Bijan preview the upcoming American Ninja Warrior season 11, from the sunny beaches of Hawaii and the frigid rain of the north east. Meh.

Find out about the rule changes around the Mega Wall, along with the brand new Speed Pass and Safety Pass, which are real game changers in the field of ninja sports!

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP216 – ANW Junior Finale

Rich and Bijan review the epic conclusion to possibly the best Ninja Warrior spinoff we have seen, and it does NOT disappoint! Find out what moment made Rich tear up again and have your say in whether ANWJunior gets special categories in this year’s Stage5 Ninja Awards.

Ninjas listed in order of placement. Congratulations to you all!

(9-10)
Collin Cella
Sean Arms
Jacob Goldman
Taylor Greene

(11-12)
Kai Beckstrand
Tate Allen
Ella McRitchie
Caleb Brown

(13-14)
Vance Walker
Nate Pardo
Jonathan Godbout
Jeremiah Boyd

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP215 – ANW Junior 13-14 Year Old Semifinals

Rich and Bijan watch one of the most exciting episodes in ninja televsion yet, as the 13 and 14 year old ninjas compete in the ANW Junior semifinals.

(13-14)
Vance Walker
Jonathan Godbout
Nate Pardo
Jeremiah Boyd

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP214 – ANW Junior Endgame

Rich and Bijan are finally seeing the ANW Junior Semifinals play out for the 9-10 and 11-12 age brackets. Amazing races from these young athletes demonstrate that the future of ninja sports is alive and well.

ANW Junior Episode 17
(9-10)
Taylor Greene
Sean Arms
Collin Cella
Jacob Goldman

ANW Junior Episode 18
(11-12)
Ella McRitchie
Kai Beckstrand
Tate Allen
Caleb Brown

Joe Moravsky – injury update
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwxzotLhtBR/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=epq8wzzivba2

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP213 – The Weatherman is Injurred

Rich and Bijan review the final qualifiers episode of ANW Junior, episode 16, and discuss the terrible news of Joe Moravsky’s very recent injury.

ANW Junior Episode 16
(9-10) Jason Behrends “Biggie Smalls”
(11-12) Cal Plohoros
(13-14) Jonathan Godbout

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP212 – ANW Junior Ep.15

Rich and Bijan somehow cut through the Game of Thrones hype to bring you continuing coverage of ANW Junior. With competitors ranging from aspring Olympic weighlifters and tiny dancers to Dungeons & Dragons players and seashell collectors, this episode has a relatable ninja for everyone.

ANW Junior Episode 15
(9-10) Ollie Huss “The Hustle Ninja”
(11-12) Tyler Smith
(13-14) Caiden Madzelan

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP211 – ANW Junior Ep.14 and Million Dollar Mile

Rich and Bijan cover episode 14 of ANW Junior, including very close matches between a rhino and a unicorn. Who knew? Bijan gives his first impressions of Million Dollar Mile and some details around how it actually works.

ANW Junior Episode 14
(9-10) Jason McNeil
(11-12) Addy Herman
(13-14) Celena Vanhaezebrouck

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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ANP210 – ANW Junior Ep13

Rich and Bijan resume their ANW Junior coverage and once again are NOT disappointed. Talents kids with amazing background and next level athleticism! This is the ninja show you didn’t know you needed.

Last Electric Knight
Intro – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vW8oXPuXw0
Fighting, including Don Cheadle! – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJSj5qSagwA

ANW Junior Episode 13
(9-10) Paxton Myler
(11-12) Aleksander Flores (“The Prodigy”)
(13-14) Kody Hazan (“The Deadhang Ninja”)

Music produced by Matt Bold (AKA Gods M80) with “Christian Hip Hop Hits Just as Hard”.

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