Category Archives: Episode Recap

ANP169 – ANW10 Bijan in LA Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich is joined by American Ninja Warrior competitor Bijan for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Los Angeles Qualifiers.

Bijan finally spills the beans after months of holding back and the guys also cover the amazing playoffs of Ninja vs Ninja.

Nick Hanson earns the Athletically Profound Run of the Night

Rich Reacts to Bijan’s Run on ANW10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHqsvXWMQn4

Bijan’s News Stories
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Local-Librarian-Competes-on-_American-Ninja-Warrior__San-Diego-484784491.html
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2018/jun/01/stringers-ninja-librarian/#
http://www.infobibliotecas.com/es/blog/

Ninja vs Ninja teams
Tri Hards: Sean Bryan, Rebekah Bonilla, and Adam Rayl
Lizard Kings: Hunter Guerard, Sarah Schoback, and Kyle Soderman
Party Time: Brian Arnold, Barclay Stockett, and Jake Murray
Hashtag Ninjas: Nicholas Coolridge, Larissa Cottle, and Jesse LaFlair

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

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ANP168 – ANW10 Season Premiere

In this episode, Rich and Bijan kick off a brand new season of American Ninja Warrior with the Dallas Qualifiers! A new wall, new prize money, and a new age limit. Lots to be happy about this year in ANW10!

Quest O’Neil earns the Athletically Profound Run of the Night

Last Ninja Standing
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2018/5/25/17397538/american-ninja-warrior-100000-last-ninja-standing-season-10

They also cover the recent Celebrity Ninja Warrior special and latest episode of Ninja vs Ninja.

Labreckfast Club – Chris DiGangi, Jesse Labreck, Jon Alexis Jr.
Frostbite – Nick Hanson, Zhanique Lovett, Jackson Meyer
Phoenix Force – Michael Torres, Cassie Craig, Najee Richardson
Team Wolfpack – Ian Dory, Jeri D’Aurelio, Dan Yager

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

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ANP167 – ANW All Stars

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the ANW All Star Special, including the Skills Challenge and Team Competition.

Find out which of the hosts ran one of the most challenging obstacle course races in America – the answer may surprise you! I mean… It really shouldn’t, but maybe some of you haven’t been paying close attention.

Jessie Graff and Tough Mudder
https://twitter.com/ToughMudder/status/998654666597482497

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

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ANP166 – James the Beast McGrath

In this episode, Rich and Bijan are joined by legendary ninja James “The Beast” McGrath. They talk about his team on #NinjaVsNinja and the upcoming season of ANW.

We also discover that “Puppies are capable of all kinds of things”.

http://instagram.com/ninjames206
https://www.twitter.com/ninjames206/

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

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ANP165 – Nikki Lee and ANW Nation

In this episode, Rich and Bijan are joined by the heart of Ninja Warrior online, Nikki Lee! She helps them get ready for all of the exciting changes and ANW specials that are coming up quickly, gives some behind the scenes of ANW Nation, AND breaks down this week’s Ninja vs Ninja episode.

ANW Nation
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com
https://www.facebook.com/anwnation
https://twitter.com/anwnation
https://instagram.com/anwnation/

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

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ANP164 – The Wild Bunch

In this episode, Rich and Bijan talk Mega Walls, American Ninja Warrior Junior, and the first Wildcard episode of Ninja versus Ninja. Things are getting more and more exciting as we make our way towards the finals, bringing back some of the strongest teams for a second chance at victory!

Dark Horse: Lance Pekus, Tammy McClure, and Karson Voiles
NorCal Ninjas: David Campbell, Anna Shumaker, and Brian Kretsch
Frostbite: Nick Hanson, Zhanique Lovett, and Jackson Meyer
All-American Ninjas: Jonathan Horton, April Steiner Bennett, and Paul Hamm
Midwest Muscle: Tyler Yamauchi, Kirsti Pratt, and Ethan Swanson
Lizard Kings: Hunter Guerard, Sarah Schoback, and Kyle Soderman

ANW Junior
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2018/5/2/17311752/american-ninja-warrior-junior-is-coming-this-fall-universal-kids

The Mega Wall
https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2018/4/17/17247558/american-ninja-warrior-mega-warped-wall-season-10

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

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ANP163 – Geoff Britten, Jamie Rahn, and Ninja Nation

In this episode, Rich and Bijan are joined by two legends of ANW. The first American Ninja Warrior, Geoff Britten, and Captain NBC himself, Jamie Rahn.

They are here to talk Ninja Nation and their mission to create over one million heroes. They are “launching the best-equipped obstacle course facilities to provide exceptional coaching, confidence-boosting encouragement, off the charts energy and unmatched fun.

We also review episode 9 of Ninja versus Ninja with them, getting an inside perspective on the course and the competitors!

Superhero Squad: Jamie Rahn, Rachael Goldstein, and Sean Darling Hammond
Wisco Warriors: Drew Knapp, Andrew Philibeck, and Sara Heesen
Tri Hards: Sean Bryan, Rebekah Bonilla, and Adam Rayl
Hazard Brigade: Mike Bernardo, Grace Sims, and Michael Needham

Ninja Nation
http://ninjanation.com/
https://twitter.com/oneninjanation
https://www.instagram.com/oneninjanation/

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

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ANP162 – A Force to Reckon With

In this episode, Rich and Bijan marvel at the athleticism and determination of the ninjas battling it out on Ninja vs Ninja episode 8. How do you complete a course with cramps in your legs? Apparently, you fly.

Phoenix Force: Najee Richardson, Cassie Craig, and Michael Torres
Think Tank: Dr. Noah Kaufman, Leila Noone, and Matt Wilder
Team TNT: Travis Rosen, Emily Durham, and Brett Sims
Frostbite: Nick Hanson, Zhanique Lovett, and Jackson Meyer

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

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ANP161 – While the Iron is Hot

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the epic battle for ninja domination in ANW: Ninja vs Ninja episode 7! The Lizard Kings are not messing around and giving favorites Iron Grip a run for their money.

The Expendabulls: Kevin Bull, Maggi Thorne, and Thaddeus Robeck
Lizard Kings: Hunter Guerard, Sarah Schoback, and Kyle Soderman
Iron Grip: Daniel Gil, Tiana Webberley, and Mathis Owhadi
The InvincAbels: Abel Gonzalez, Mary Beth Wang, and Victor Juarez

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

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ANP160 – Rat Race

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the strange happenings on episode 6 of American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs Ninja. We see the Lab Rats narrowly avoid early elimination and finally get clarification on the rules for touching the water!

Lab Rats: Chris Wilczewski, Michelle Warnky, and Brian Wilczewski
Big Dog Ninjas: Jody Avila, Brandi Monteverde, and Josh Salinas
The Ballers: Lorin Ball, Paul Kasemir, and Meiling Huang
Team Alpha: Brent Steffensen, Sydney Olson, and David Yarter

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

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