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Some reflections on doing things like gymnastics and breaking as you age, when all the world (and sometimes your own body) seems to say otherwise.

The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #472: Reflections from an Aging Bboy https://archive.org/download/podcast-472/Podcast%20472.mp3 This week, I went for a walk with my dog (sorry in advance for the audio, which may have some cars and summer insects buzzing in the background) and was reflecting on a question I often get asked when I say that I still enjoy doing things like gymnastics and breaking.  These…

An update on Thirteenth Hour exercise cards as well as some ideas on a similar set for working on breaking transitions, one move to another.

The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #471: Updates on Logan’s Exercise Cards and Ideas for “Unset” Breaking Cards https://archive.org/download/podcast-471/Podcast%20471.mp3 This week, I’m giving an update on project I’ve been working on for much of this summer – a set of cards featuring illustrations of Logan from The Thirteenth Hour doing various exercises.  The cards are almost done; I’m wrapping up the…

Reflections on Olympic breaking in Paris, Sixteen Candles 40 years later, and making adjustments while travelling

The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #470: Reflections on Olympic Breaking (Paris, 2024), Sixteen Candles 40 Years Later, and Travelling https://archive.org/download/podcast-470/Podcast%20470.mp3 This week, I’m discussing a variety of somewhat interrelated topics.  One, breaking debuted this Olympics in Paris. It’s been disheartening to hear all the negative comments from folks – mostly out of ignorance,…