ANP121 – ANW9 Denver Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich and Bijan cover the American Ninja Warrior Denver Qualifiers with an all-star lineup of some of the best competitors in the sport. Celebrate some amazing runs, marvel as ninjas push through tough situations and injuries, and share in their sadness as some fan favorites go home early this year. This episode featured Jon Stewart, Brian Arnold, Dan Yager, Sam Sann, Michael Stanger, Lorin Ball, Jake Murray, and Meagan Martin!

They also cover the National Ninja League and discuss the RAPIDLY approaching UNAA Finals. Bijan also offers some thoughts on Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.

National Ninja League – Real Life Ninja Academy

National Ninja League – New York Ninja

UNAA Finals tickets
http://www.soarunited.com/

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ANP120 – ANW9 Cleveland Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the American Ninja Warrior season 9 Cleveland Qualifiers. The Fantastic Four are back and setting more records for women in the sport and the episode was packed with ninja greats like Michelle Warnky, Allyssa Beird, James McGrath, Najee Richardson, Mike Bernardo, Joe Moravsky, and Jesse Labreck.

Tune in to hear Bijan try desperately to redirect the blame for his failing in ANW Fantasy. A librarian making spelling errors. Shame.

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ANP119 – Women of Ninja Warrior with Natalie Duran

In this episode, Rich and Bijan sit down with Natalie Duran to talk about all things Ninja Warrior. They discuss Natalie’s history on the show, the growing female representation, and the controversial new rules that were put in place this season.

Check Natalie out on all her social media for some hilarious and impressive content!
http://instagram.com/ninja_natalie
http://youtube.com/ndtitanlady

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ANP118 – ANW9 Kansas City Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the Kansas City Qualifiers of American Ninja Warrior (ANW9). For an episode that didn’t have a lot of fan favorite ninjas, it was very entertaining and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

Notable ninjas we discuss in this episode are Brandon Mears, Adam Arnold, Brittany Reid, Dougie Fresh, Maggi Thorne, Ethan Swanson and Lance Pekus.

Bijan also gives us first impressions of the new Battle of the Network Stars show.

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ANP117 – The Champ is Here

In this episode, Rich endures Bijan as they cover the finale of Team Ninja Warrior Season 2. The episode had some epic matchups along with some unfortunate injuries.

Drew Drechsel vs David Campbell? We got that.
Marybeth Wang vs Erica Cook? Yup, that one too.
Travis Rosen vs Grant McCartney? Well this episode is just full of cool things.

Congratulations to Storm Team Moravsky taking home the much-improved trophy this year.

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ANP116 – ANW9 Daytona Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich and Bijan cover the ANW9 Daytona Qualifiers of American Ninja Warrior. In a series that is famed for its dramatic highs and lows, this one takes it to a whole other level. Celebrate with some amazing runs by favorites like Drew Drechsel and Jessie Graff, as well as fantastic new faces like Bree Widener and Tyler Gillett. Then brace yourselves for some low points in ANW history, which has led to the honorary title of this episode being “Less Pecs, More Bootie”.

This episode also featured, or fast forwarded, notable ninjas like JJ Woods, Bootie Cothran, Travis Rosen, Jojo Bynum, the Brazi Bros, and Ryan Stratis.

John Loobey, the “geriatric ninja”, scores the Ahtletically Profound Run of the Night.

Crashing the Course – Kansas City

ANW Ninja Quiz

Only the Biggest Fans Can Identify All Of These American Ninja Warriors

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ANP115 – Storm Season

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the first of two Team Ninja Warrior Finals episodes. This episode was full of amazing talent with such hallmarks as Flip Rodriguez, JJ Woods, Tiana Webberley, Noah Kaufman, Daniel Gil, and Joe Moravsky. Not to mention, TNW rookies Josh Levin, Allyssa Beird, and Barclay Stockett show what they can do!

Bijan also gives us some highlights (lowlights?) from the 2nd episode of Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.

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ANP114 – ANW9 San Antonio Qualifiers

In this episode, Rich and Bijan review the San Antonio Qualifiers of ANW9. It was an episode jam packed with some of their favorite ninjas, including Thomas Stillings, Nicholas Coolridge, and Karsten Williams! All of those guys got fast-forwarded though, so whatever. NOT GOING TO BOTHER US.

We DID get to see fantastic runs by Tremayne Dortch, Daniel Gil, Brent Steffensen, Kacy Catanzaro, and the fantastic Barclay Stockett!

Only the Biggest Fans Can Identify All Of These American Ninja Warriors

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ANP113 – Feels Good to Be David Campbell Again

In this episode, Rich and Bijan continue their marathon recording session late into the night, covering Team Ninja Warrior’s second Wildcard episode.

Witness the Godfather reassert himself as a dominant force in Ninja, as his Norcal Ninjas take down some very tough competition from favorites like Karsten Williams, Brian Wilczewski, Michelle Warnky, Jamie Rahn, and the Towers of Power.

They also take a look at the second season of Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Let’s just say that the reviews are a little mixed.

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ANP112 – Season Premiere with Thomas Stillings (Genie Ninja)

In this episode, Rich and Bijan are joined by the amazing Thomas Stillings, otherwise known as the Genie Ninja to cover the premiere of American Ninja Warrior season 9!

We review the highs and lows of the first episode, including faces smashing into the Fly Wheels, kids doing backflips on the sidelines, and new rules for the female competitors. So much to talk about, including some of our favorite competitors like Grant McCartney, Flip Rodriguez, Kevin Bull, Tiana Webberly, and maybe a brief mention of “the Godfather” David Campbell. Bijan may or may not have some strong opinions around certain competitors getting fast forwarded.

Jump Flip Land
https://www.jumpfliplandsa.com/

Thomas Stillings on social media:
https://twitter.com/SaCrewStillings

https://www.youtube.com/user/FreeRunningCat

https://www.instagram.com/genieninja/

Attack of the Genie Ninja!

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