BBP - Berendzen Bond Podcast

Good times!  We loosen up and dive into some fart science for the stay at home issues we've been wondering about.  Thank you Dollar Shave Club for all my razors, and the steady stream of hilarious science. Be Healthy Y'all

Today Diego and I got to hear the inside details of what it takes to bring a video game to life, and what it takes to pursue a life of making them.  Our friend Dan came and dropped some knowledge on us.  He has spent his adult life making games in all aspects, and is now Game Director and leads from the top to create them with his team.  From 2D to  Oculus games, he's done it a...

Happy Sunday, today we went over a book from the Warrior Kid series that Diego had read last year, which Sofia has now started reading.  She finished this one, and I'm always impressed with the writing as its just as much for adults as for kids, lesson wise.   It covers bullying, overcoming problems, facing fears, taking responsibility, and more.  I'm glad to have found them and tha...

All right, back at it.  Diego and I chat about school starting up, summer being over, and Starlink and holes in your head.  That's how we roll. I let him escape before I read a bit from Food Fix, which is very detailed in its suggestions for health and how we can all play a role in reversing the damage that has amassed from passively consuming whatever is easiest and/or cheapest.  I...

Well well, time flies when you're having fun.  We have passed two years and plan to keep it going.   I will keep reading (and actually finish) and bring you more notes and research.  This virus has me distracted often, so I'm a little all over the place.   We still get our workouts in, bike rides, sleep, eating well.  Our victory garden is in and first sprouts are com...

After many weeks of attempts, we finally connected for our second zoom podcast, this time with my big brother Kenneth.  He is a professor at the University of Tuëbingen, an artist, dad, husband, and first one in our family to settle back in Germany after many generations after our ancestors immigrated to the states.  Ethan, one of his twin sons joins in and tells us about school and othe...

More cousins yay! My cousin Jessica and her husband Guillermo hang with me and Diego.  He works for FEMA and she works for CDC.  We don't get too much into that, it's more about just being together.  Some of my favorite people for sure.   Fun fact, Jessica is Jacob's sister.   Our first zoom podcast, and the longest one to date. Take care and Be Healthy Yall

The kids and I hang for a bit, thinking back on a weekend that we spent on a small ranch for July 4th weekend.  We are continuing with our social distancing, which also allows us to get more quality time with the kids.  I do miss being with other friends and family, but it is special to have the kids all to ourselves and maximize a time in their lives where they love being close to us. &...

Cousins!! Yes, a sit down with the hosts with the most, my cousins Jacob and Brandie Smith.  Jacob and I used to catch minnows in the creek as kids on the land where he grew up, and this weekend I camped with Diego by that same creek.  This couple never cease to amaze me with their sense of adventure and physical capabilities.  And bonus, they are fun too!  Huge thanks to them...

Epic Texas camping this weekend for annual Father-Son camping trip at The Greatest of All Time Ranch, at my cousin's and uncle and aunt's land in Glen Rose, Texas.   AND, bonus to sit down finally with my cousin Brandie Smith, a Goat Yoga owner, rancher, tractor driver, and meditation loving super woman.  https://www.instagram.com/thegoatranchtx/ https://www.instagram.com/brandiensmith/...

Alot has been weighing on my mind.  I wasn't sure how to say anything, but knew I needed to.  With the encouragement of close friends, I speak up, and not ignore that I have time and a microphone and a duty as a father, husband, and member of society to do so.   Was I hesitant? Yes.   Do I have opinions?  Yes.   I thought it better to learn more, speak up, and open my...

I sit down again with the now 6 year old Sofia, or otherwise known as, Fia.  We talk about queso mostly.  Enjoy! Be Healthy Yall

So today we do a follow up on Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.  The story is nail biting and we left off on a cliff hanger, so soon we'll find out the rest.   I also read a bit from Lawrence Krauss's book, which I barely comprehended most of, but learned about the extreme patience and diligent persistence of many scientists and researchers on their quest for new knowledge.  Some waitin...

Good afternoon everyone, today we talked about Mez Data, a local graffiti artist.   He would have been with us in person,  so we discussed his art, and his use and incorporation of the third eye.  It was fun to sit and chat with Diego, and hear his thoughts on the zoom sessions. https://www.instagram.com/mezdata Thanks for listening! If you love goats, check out our family here...

I kept thinking to myself the word 'sometimes' lately.  Sometimes I need space, sometimes I want nothing more than to be together, sometimes I want things exactly as they are, sometimes I want everything familiar again, sometimes I welcome the wave of change that is our whole life if we look back for a second, and know we are the future's past. So, that being said, I thought of Ceelo and his...

Well....I'm pretty much all over the place, clearly scatterbrained a bit, many thoughts circling throughout the day.  I had a big stack of papers, not properly organized, highlighted, or thought out.  Weak attempt, but an attempt.  I was trying to express adult thoughts but trying to not forget the whole point of this podcast I do with my son.  To just be with my son.  To...

So, like everyone else, we try and make the best of the huge amount of time we get to be together now.  It's got its up and downs, and adjustments to be made, and I think we are all looking at things a bit different right now.  Take care of yourself, your health, manage your stress more than ever.   Stay positive and find all the good things that can become habits after we are back...

We chat about Corona, life the past month, Warrior Kid books, and avoiding distractions.  Also, I said this is episode 42, its 41.  Be Healthy Yall

A great and humbling conversation with my mechanic, Mr. Eddie Banks, owner of Fast Eddie's Automotive.  If you drive anything, he's the man to go to.  A very hard working business owner and family man, it was a real pleasure to have him share his time and experience with Diego and I.  Enjoy and Be Healthy Y'all Link to his shop on Airport Blvd. and Manor Road. https://fasteddiesauto...

We chat about Cars and Coffee as well as the Super Lap Battle at COTA, Circuit of the Americas F1 track here in Austin.  Our friend Brian Defrees raced his first wheel to wheel and we were there to support and check out tons of awesome cars.  Enjoy! http://superlapbattleusa.com Be Healthy Yall

Hanging after a sleep over Diego had with some friends, we talk about forts and the goodness of the flax oil we're taking now.  I read from "The Omega 3 Miracle" by Garry Gordon. Rhonda Patrick's podcast on Omega 3 and DHA. https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/rhonda-krs-2 Be Healthy Y'all

Time to pause and be thankful for a great 2019, appreciating the good times, learning from the down times, and glad to spend time and life with good friends and family.  Lacrosse...I think Diego found his sport. Be healthy yall

I've seen many things in my life.....but THAT.......was...........AWESOME. I'll update with more links to the works of Dr. Chris and Anne Kitalong.   A spectacular country, wonderful people, welcoming and warm.  The longest trip we've ever taken as a family.   Be healthy ya'll.  

Hello, just trying to squeeze in a short conversation here before a major trip to Palau.  Between packing, prepping, kids running in and out of the house, packing again, Amazon ordering, and all the excitement of the journey, we got it in today.  Hope you sense the excitement. Be healthy y'all.

Diego and I talk about music, and I go over lyrics from 3 of my favorite songs by Aesop Rock.   Happy Thanksgiving! Be Healthy Yall