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Month: May 2024

The Peanut Butter Falcon Review: A Heartwarming Story of Friendship and Pursuing Dreams

05/13/2024, 2:34 am Angel Rodriguez 0

The Peanut Butter Falcon is a heartwarming film about Zak, a young man with Down syndrome pursuing his dream of becoming a wrestler. Alongside Shia LaBeouf’s character, they form a beautiful friendship on an unforgettable journey. A touching story you don’t want to miss.

Episode 104 – Jillian Shea Spaeder on Disney’s Godmothered, Acting, Music, and Overcoming Eating Disorders

05/13/2024, 2:19 am Angel Rodriguez 0

I chat with Jillian Shea Spaeder about her upcoming film, her journey with eating disorders, and her unique approach to acting. Known for her role and music in Disney’s Godmothered, Jillian shares honest insights into her career and creative process in this heartfelt conversation.

Episode 103 – Actor and Filmmaker Josh Plasse on The Baxters, Navy SEAL Dad, and His Journey in Film and TV

05/05/2024, 3:50 am Angel Rodriguez 0

In this episode, I chat with Josh Plasse from “The Baxters.” We explore his film and TV journey, share stories about growing up with a Navy Seal dad, and much more. Tune in for a personal and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!

World War Armies PC Keyboard Glitch and Matchmaking Problems Frustrate Players

05/01/2024, 12:26 am Angel Rodriguez 0

I love playing World War Armies, but the keyboard randomly stops working during gameplay, which is really frustrating on PC. Matchmaking needs improvement too, especially matching players who pick the same map. These issues hurt the experience and definitely need fixing.

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Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
by@Angelrtalk

Some time ago, I wrote a post saying I wasn’t completely comfortable with my wife training jiu jitsu with men. The reaction from many practitioners was intense. I was called insecure, and some people insisted that abuse simply doesn’t happen in the BJJ community.

Since then, I’ve seen more and more posts and discussions acknowledging that jiu jitsu has had issues with grooming and abuse, and that these problems have existed for years. It’s been interesting to watch that shift. When I first shared my concerns, a lot of higher belts and experienced practitioners dismissed my perspective. Now, many of those same types of voices openly recognize that these problems are real.

That contrast is hard to ignore. I talk about it in more detail in episode 116.

I saw something similar during my time in the military. In environments that are heavily male dominated, with very few women, the risk of misconduct can increase. My concerns were never about insecurity. They were about awareness, caution, and looking out for the people I care about.

Episode 116 – BJJ Safety, Abuse Concerns, and Changing Attitudes in the Jiu Jitsu Community
02/09/2026, 2:56 pm
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