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One Decision, One Disaster: What Vikings Gets Right About Fear and Power

04/15/2026, 1:03 am Angel Rodriguez 0

A storyline from the TV series Vikings captures something timeless about fear-driven leadership and the catastrophic consequences that tend to follow.

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Why Ragnar Let Floki Lead the Assault on Paris in Vikings

04/13/2026, 3:01 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Letting Floki command the invasion of Paris looked like an act of loyalty. It was actually one of Ragnar Lothbrok’s most calculated moves, and it tells you everything about who he really was.

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I Saw Dorian Yates at a Hotel and Kept It Moving

04/11/2026, 1:37 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

Six time Mr. Olympia, one of the most recognized names in bodybuilding history. When I spotted him at a hotel I gave him a nod and kept walking. That is just how I was raised.

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The Last Samurai Still Bothers Me and It Should Bother You Too

04/11/2026, 1:28 pm Angel Rodriguez 0

The Last Samurai is a beautiful film about a terrible thing. What troubled me most was not the battle. It was watching Japanese men destroy their own culture for the approval of outsiders with guns.

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Ryan and Benavides: The Moment That Actually Stood Out

04/11/2026, 3:05 am Angel Rodriguez 0

People saw the Ryan and Benavides confrontation. But the moment that stuck with me had nothing to do with the argument itself.

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Blood Red Sky: A Decent Enough Way to Spend Two Hours

04/05/2026, 2:11 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Blood Red Sky is a vampire hijacking movie that lands somewhere in the middle. Not great, not bad, just a decent enough way to pass two hours if you are in the mood for something mildly entertaining.

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The Original Vikings Show Is Worth Every Minute

04/05/2026, 1:55 am Angel Rodriguez 0

We started watching the original Vikings series and it has been a great watch. A recent storyline involving Jarl Borg, King Horik, and Ragnar had some real twists that I did not see coming.

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Bret Hart Refused the Razor’s Edge and He Was Absolutely Right

04/03/2026, 1:10 am Angel Rodriguez 0

Bret Hart recently explained why he refused to take Scott Hall’s Razor’s Edge finishing move. With a history of neck issues and a clear understanding of the physics involved, his decision was nothing but smart.

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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, 3:56 pm
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