The Gloving Paradigm

Originally aired:6/3/2019 This week, I breakdown the dichotomy between the mentor and the pupil. I expound on my experiences with mentoring and the challenges I faced. I go over what I learned and give ideas for people who want to mentor/be mentored. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, my email, reddit, or my discord server ( https://discord.gg/S8s9Pyz ) Suppo...

Originally aired:5/27/2019 This week, I breakdown the importance of stretching as well as what you should focus on when stretching. I also have a list of resources that will provide more in depth demonstrations of stretches that you can use to help with your pallet. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, reddit, my email, or my discord ( https://discord.gg/S8s9Py...

Originally aired:5/20/2019 This week, I'm gonna cover a topic that I stumbled upon in conversation, returning from a hiatus. I go over how I came upon this topic, why would someone take a hiatus, and how one gets back into gloving. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, my email, or my discord ( https://discord.gg/S8s9Pyz ) Support me on Patreon: https://www.patr...

Originally aired:5/13/2019 (Oh boy here comes the toxic comment section) this week, I cover one of the most controversial topics in the community, Glover's Block. Many people say it doesn't exist, some people do believe it exists. I breakdown where the term comes from and understand what causes it. I also divulge some of the community feedback about this topic. Have questions not covered in this e...

Originally aired:5/6/2019 Have the competitive spirit? Wanna see if you stand with the best? Then do I have what you need! This week I breakdown everything you need to know about the competition format. I also cover what points of merit that is on the scorecard. Then, I go over some of the pros/cons between online and live competitions. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either...

Originally aired:4/29/2019 This week I breakdown what some people would call, "good form". Its actually known as proper technique but most people have their terminology. I examine not only how to account for arm/elbow placement, but why its important. Then I go over some ideas to help facilitate proper technique. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, my email, o...

originally aired:4/22/2019 This week, we kick off Festival Season with a list of essential items and advice that all newcomers, who never been to one, need to have. I go over what I learned as well what people have implored unto me so I may implore unto you. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, my email, reddit, or my discord ( https://discord.gg/S8s9Pyz ) Supp...

originally aired:4/15/2019 Welcome to the final installment of the basic archetypes of gloving! This week, I cover the final archetypes that fall into the basic level of gloving, Concept Archetypes! I go over the sets of moves we use all the time, things like liquid, tutting, stacking, and even some that you never heard of. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook,...

Originally aired:4/8/2019 This week, I cover a topic that I thought was underutilized but found that I was totally wrong, accelerometers. I breakdown just what they are and how they're used. I also go over ways that we can utilize them to a higher potential. Have questions not covered in this episode? Ask away! Either on Facebook, my email, reddit, or my discord ( https://discord.gg/S8s9Pyz ) Supp...

Originally aired:3/25/2019 This week, I cover abstract concepts in gloving. I tackle the most important question, "what is considered abstract in gloving?". Some concepts require you to feel in order to accomplish. Some require outside influences in order to create. I go over ideas to help gain comprehension on these concepts as well as how to create an abstract concept. Have questions not covered...

Originally aired:3/18/2019 After battling illness and financial restraints, I have returned. Hopefully, I can keep it that way. This week, I cover a topic that is a guide to conduct yourself with the community. This was brought up after some contention in the community over a single post. This is NOT a set-in-stone type of episode. This is taking a step back and looking at your OWN choices, rather...

Originally aired:3/4/2019 Still new to gloving? Just started and feel a little lost? Wish someone came up with an outline to help train and practice? Look no further! This week I take a basic workout outline and tailor it to gloving! I use this to help me practice every day on finger exercises. I breakdown the structure so you can know how to set up your own regiment. Have questions? Ask away! Eit...

Originally aired:2/18/2019 This week I launch the inaugural episode of a new mini series, called Chip Analysis Archive! This is a product review series where I breakdown everything I can about the chips on the market. So why not start with the set I've owned for a couple years now, the Chroma CNTRLs! I go over the general programming and physical features of the chips. Then I go through the points...

Originally aired:2/11/2019 This week's topic is a culmination of what people have said over the years about gloving. To some, it's a hobby, to others, it's a competitive outlet. Gloving has many benefits for everyone and I cover the most discussed points on the spectrum. This, by no means, is not a set in stone type of spectrum. One can move from one end to the other and vise versa. Where do you f...

originally aired:2/4/2019 Hello and welcome! This week, I cover the dynamics between the two chip types we have available, bulb chips and programmable chips(a.k.a. programmers). Which pros do each have as well as each cons. This is a simple guide to help you make a good decision in your chip selection. By no means does it mean that you have to choose one over the other. You have questions that wer...

Originally aired:1/28/2019 Welcome back! This week is gonna be a fun topic for all of us to talk about. I examine what the community says about the good/bad habits glovers have at comps and other venues. This is to be a fun and satire for everyone. Have some habits you've seen? Share it! Either on Facebook, email, or discord! https://discord.gg/S8s9Pyz Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

Originally aired:1/21/2019 There has been lots of talk about the Hall of Fame (HoF). Some people praise, while others condemn it. Where do I sit in the spectrum? That what we're going to trudge through. I go over everything we know about HoF and what comes from having one. I also go over what the community has voiced as well as my thoughts on the matter. You disagree with my input? Let me know! Ei...

Originally Aired: 1/7/2019 Welcome back! I hope you holiday break was as nice as mine (I was busy unpacking my house but whatever). This week i go over Color Theory and how we can apply it to gloving. Color Theory has a long history and there are different factions to the idea. I help consider things that you can apply this subject to in terms of gloving, either color combos or tint control. Have...

Originally aired: 12/17/2018 This week, I go over what a lot of newcomers have trouble with, Performance Anxiety. Now, this varies from something as a little stage fright/camera shyness, to full blown social anxiety disorder (aka social phobia). I go over what causes this to occur and give you some methods to help you at least manage your anxiety, if it doesn't cure it. As a disclaimer, I'm not a...

Originally aired: 12/3/2018 Welcome back to another edition of Archetypes of Gloving. This week we go over something people most likely feel isn't important, but that's farther from the truth. I go over the common and uncommon configurations people do with their lights. I also go over a simple breakdown of lights themselves. How do you set up your lights? All above? All below? You have your own cu...

Originally aired: 11/26/2018 This week I go over how things are going with my move to Reno and the Hope's of having these projects come to fruition. I go over ideas of what I would like to try out as content. I talk about my intentions with interviews as I want to approach people outside of the gloving community but have an impact on the scene. Who do I mean? Tune in and find out. You have feedbac...

Originally aired: 11/19/2018 This week I cover a subject that impacts me as well as many people I know, Handicaps. Some of us have one as simple as a Boxer's Break, some have something more extreme like nerve damage that affects involuntary motion. I go over how to address, adapt, and overcome your own handicap as well as helping others who do. Do you have a handicap that you adapted your style to...

Originally aired: 11/12/2018 This week I tackle gloving in a new way of thinking for the craft. I breakdown gloving into a more digestible format. I'm starting this mini series to help bring more cohesion to the different dynamics of gloving, starting with The Pillars, which are the foundation to gloving. Let me know what you think about this way of breaking down gloving. Have ideas you wanna shar...

Originally aired: 11/5/2018 Welcome to the final prerecorded episode! At the time of this recording, I was remembering the day of a close friend's passing. This episode has been dedicated to his memory by the music choices in this episode. However, that is not what this episode is about. We're going over The Glover's name and a team's name's history, basically. This has become a hot topic among gl...

Originally aired: 10/29/2018 This week I go over the basics of how music is written and how to apply this knowledge to gloving. Then I will show you tools to help with tempo and then i go on with a tangent because i tend to do that. Did this information help you? Tell what you liked and didn't liked so i may present the information better on future topics. And join the discord so we can chat more...