Thursday, March 23, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: David Ravi - Australia's Emerging Ninja Scene

One of my favorite things about the NNL weekend was all the new people I got to meet and interact with. One of those people was David Ravi, a gym owner who traveled with a group of people from Australia to compete in the National Ninja League. David was such a genuinely nice guy that I knew I had to interview him. So join us as we discuss the early stages of the Ninja Warrior scene in Australia and what it's like to train and compete while running your own gym.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: Philip Scott - From Ninja Fan To Ninja Competitor

When I found out that my friend Philip had finally qualified for the National Ninja League Finals, I was ecstatic. Philip is a good guy and I'm glad to see him succeed through his training. So as a reward for achieving his career best, I gave him his first video interview!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Group 1

Stage one of the National Ninja League Finals begin! For season 2, stage 1 requires competitors to complete 7 obstacles in only 55 seconds. How many people from group 1 will clear the stage?

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: Jon Alexis Jr. - The Giant Among Ninjas

During the National Ninja League Finals, I had the opportunity to talk to Jon Alexis Jr. to discuss Ninja Warrior. Also, we talk about his experiences in both American Ninja Warrior and Team Ninja Warrior!

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Course Overview and Demonstration

Here's the course layout and rules for stage one of the National Ninja League Season 2 Finals, featuring demonstrations from Brian Kretsch and Brian Wilczewski!

Monday, March 20, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Quick Look at Makoto Nagano's Booth

At the National Ninja League Finals, Makoto Nagano had a booth where people can take photos with him and buy some merchandise. This video is a very quick look at what the booth looked like, including the banner he was presented with at Sasuke 32 and the red button at the end of stage 1.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Makoto Nagano's Speech

Thanks to the generosity of many, enough money was raised to bring Sasuke Grand Champion Makoto Nagano to the National Ninja League Finals in Concord California to watch the event and meet the many people who were inspired by him. At the end of the event, Nagano gave a speech thanking everyone for making this possible.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Final Stage Podcast Episode 23: Kunoichi 9 Review: Best Kunoichi Ever!

Kunoichi has finally returned and, you know what? It was fantastic! William and Arsenette break down the revival and talk about all the things the show did right.

Also, we discuss the ANW All Star Special, preview the National Ninja League Finals, give our impressions of Ultimate Beastmaster, and more!

Friday, February 3, 2017

Final Stage Podcast Episode 22: Kunoichi Is Back! Esquire Is Dead! Beastmaster has Arrived!

After 7.5 years of inactivity, Kunoichi 9 is finally here! William and Arsenette preview the newly revived show and all the new changes and obstacles the show features. Also, we get ready for Ultimate Beastmaster's debut on Netflix and discuss which two Sasuke competitors will be competing on the course. Unfortunately, we have to discuss the announced cancellation of the Esquire Network and what effect it may have on Sasuke and Ninja Warrior in the future.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Final Stage Podcast Episode 21: Sasuke 3 Review: Keep Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Log

There are many memorable obstacles in Sasuke history. But in Sasuke 3, we saw one of most memorable, and one of the most destructive, obstacles of all time make its debut: The Rolling Log. Through its entire run, the Rolling Log laid many Sasuke hopefuls to waste, especially in Sasuke 3. However, despite its destructive nature, one competitor was able to rocket into superstardom.

Also, we discuss Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness, the return of Kunoichi, Ultimate Beastmaster and some exclusive SASUKE 33 news!