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BBP - Berendzen Bond Podcast

BBP - Berendzen Bond Podcast

By Cory Berendzen

Berendzen Bond Podcast, a father and son podcast about health, fitness, education.
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Episode 30, Sebastian Chang

BBP - Berendzen Bond PodcastOct 06, 2019

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Episode 122, Art of Racing in the Rain
Feb 25, 202437:04
Episode 121, Delete It

Episode 121, Delete It

Happy Sunday, today Sofia and I have a short catch up as her first appearance from our new home. She has really taken up crocheting which has been so great to see. It requires focus and patience, and also creativity and homework. YouTube amazes with so many how to resources and fun tutorials, huge help with faster progress.

Short but sweet, I hope you can find time for your hobbies you enjoy also.

Be Healthy Yall

Jan 14, 202425:06
Episode 120, Big History

Episode 120, Big History

Today we have settled back into home, now being the dry season in Panamá. More wind which is definitely welcome, if this is our new winter I'm happy.

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We dove a bit into the book Big History by David Christian, who has it as a Great Course HERE. Barely into the first lectures as we skimmed through was good enough to attempt at reaching at the gravity of our unimaginably short time frames here as humans in our present form, in our current ways of being societies. Seems so strange to know our entire ways of life for several generations will be looked at as yet another phase of existence, to one day be entirely different.

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Take care and as always,

Be Healthy Ya'll

Jan 05, 202455:37
Episode 119, Bold Return
Dec 15, 202301:02:33
Episode 118, Panamá
Oct 26, 202355:28
Episode 117, SEC vs CRYPTO

Episode 117, SEC vs CRYPTO

Another one to go along with episodes 79 and 105. Things change quickly and there is a mountain range of information, so staying focused with precision and learning before jumping to the next thing has been key. I'm eager to learn about another network besides the XRPL called the Casper Network, but will not dedicate time to it until my head is fully around all the new functionalities it has. A network built for speed and payments, with an automated market maker and decentralized exchange at the base layer is a very, very, powerful tool for what it was made for.

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It has a clear operating use case that will grow in capacity and can handle growth far beyond what it does now, which is already astounding. We are all watching the backbone of the financial systems worldwide get a new bones. Most of us won't even notice we're using blockchain mechanisms, but we will.

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I have listened to many conversations, forums, podcasts, etc of 30+ year banking veterans say this massive of a change comes once in a lifetime. Payments will be settled as fast as emails. And the big banks want to capture all the traffic like they do now, which is why they are fighting to crush everyone, bring all value back in-house, then re-release it with their white labeled packages.

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Regardless of what I discuss, as it could all change in a few weeks, its all quite interesting and eye opening.

Jun 26, 202331:46
Episode 116, The Next Episode

Episode 116, The Next Episode

Embarking on the next chapter of life, by the time this podcast is available I'll be on a plane with our two dogs headed to Panama City, Panamá where I'll meet up with my family to live some life in Latin America as we have always wanted to do. I expect obstacles and hurdles, but also expect fun and new found freedom. Its been a very busy 8 months leading up to this day, and it already feels entirely worth it, as its challenged and tested our ability to focus and work together for what we value most......time.

Be Healthy Yall

Jun 26, 202309:54
Episode 115, Kalyani Sundaresan
May 27, 202301:24:30
Episode 114, Random Q&A
Apr 23, 202341:02
Episode 113, Ralph Berendzen

Episode 113, Ralph Berendzen

As I continue with some hereditary history and family tree stories, we were leading up to this conversation with my Dad to keep giving past context to our family history. This lets the kids know who came before them, and a chance to learn that each generation lives very differently and lives take some twists and turns.


And some people have bobcats for pets, or something like that, but hey, its Texas. The kids listen to him on their own, then my Dad and I get to spend some time just bouncing around as conversations do. He's a healthy 71 year old cancer survivor, and happy to have caught this one while he was here for Grandparent's Day at the kids' schools.


Be Healthy Yall

Apr 03, 202301:54:36
Episode 112, Papa Patton
Mar 19, 202327:45
Episode 111, Grandpa B
Mar 05, 202308:30
Episode 110, Victoria Padron
Feb 13, 202301:19:54
Episode 109, Ice Day

Episode 109, Ice Day

Ice Day, no school. Trees covered in frozen ice causing huge branches and whole trees to collapse under their weight. We were very lucky to only lose internet, maintaining power, heat, water, gas, and our trees collapsed in the yard not on our house. Whoa.

VERY fortunate. 

Take care and be Healthy Yall.

This episode posted using HotSpot from phone to laptop. 

Feb 02, 202333:37
Episode 108, 2023 is HERE

Episode 108, 2023 is HERE

WHOA...another year gone. Another year of learning how to adjust to changes. Adaptation is a word that comes to mind, and for 2023, PREPARATION is main target. 

I hope everyone had a great break, enjoyed your much deserved rest and relaxation. Time to return, and begin again.

This episode, and all from now on, have improved audio with some professional help, and I'm working to improve even further as I'm just beginning to learn the new tools. Mainly, you should enjoy less clicking, mouth smacks, more consistent sound etc. Thank you Kyle! 

Be Healthy Yall

Jan 02, 202357:19
Episode 107, Lalo Martinez
Nov 20, 202201:38:37
Episode 106, Tomi Keah
Oct 30, 202201:39:37
Episode 105, These are the Facts
Oct 26, 202201:04:53
Episode 104, Mammoth Race
Oct 17, 202218:40
Episode 103, CapCut and Crime
Oct 05, 202234:49
Episode 102, Sofia Bakes
Sep 18, 202245:30
Episode 101, Racing and Heroes
Aug 28, 202245:38
Episode 100, Sequoia Forest

Episode 100, Sequoia Forest

We're BACK! 

I missed it, but we have much to share and will be back on regular schedule, learning and sharing as we go through this life.  I hope everyone is having a good summer, making the most of what time we have.  So much room for activities!

Be well, and as always, Be Healthy.


Aug 07, 202242:16
Episode 99, World Central Kitchen

Episode 99, World Central Kitchen

Well, we finally aren't Covid ninjas anymore.  Whole house at least gets to endure it together, and glad we are getting through it ok.  Soon as the same weights I lift every other day felt 3 times heavier, I knew something was up.  I feel fortunate that didn't last long, but a reminder nonetheless how grateful I am to be in good health.  

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While home as a family, just us as we quarantine, it's a very close reminder of our time when Covid first had us all together for so long.  It's not as shocking this time, and familiar, and we are able to lean on some of the things that helped us during that time as we learned to share space and time.  

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Strange how this pandemic keeps bringing us closer together.  

Be Healthy Yall

Jun 07, 202228:43
Episode 98, Cant Hurt Me

Episode 98, Cant Hurt Me

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Today I cover some of "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins, some with and without Diego.  I'm often debating, even during conversation how to share things from books in a way that's helpful, not too boring, and understandable, and hopefully a lesson in there somewhere for both of us.  

We have today, and can be better tomorrow if we choose.  We can all benefit from seeing how careful we are at protecting our sensitive egos, it's hard to notice.  

A Buddist saying, "Its better not to wake those who wish to stay asleep."

Be Healthy Yall

May 23, 202201:03:34
Episode 97, Future Predictions

Episode 97, Future Predictions

We had another phone podcast, in parking lot before soccer game. Conversation typical of our random thoughts, caught em again.
May 09, 202221:27
Episode 96, Turning 8

Episode 96, Turning 8

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Whoa.  7.5 years have cruised by, Sofia my baby who slept on the patio couch in California for 6 months before moving back to the Lone Star State is days away from 8.  Taking a second to just pause and be in the moment as much as possible.  Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days  into weeks, weeks  into months, months into years. Eyes open.  This is why health is wealth, I'm still looking to have fun with my family. 

Be Healthy Yall

Apr 25, 202226:09
Episode 95, Blood In Blood Out

Episode 95, Blood In Blood Out

What's up with O- blood you ask?  Yeah you didn't but we're going to talk about it anyway.  So many questions from kids makes me realize I know so very, very little.  But, it gets me to learn more all the time.  

I reflect a short bit on us all seeming to be in a new time, but not fully aware of how we've changed, or not giving it time to settle in as we notice it.  It's how its been for me.  And I'm grateful and hopeful for the future, and wish everyone well.

Be Healthy Yall


Apr 10, 202220:58
Episode 94, Robert Salinas
Mar 27, 202201:59:35
Episode 93, Ferrari Challenge

Episode 93, Ferrari Challenge

30th Anniversary Ferrari Challenge kicked off at COTA here in Austin yesterday.  An ALL Ferrari event, with drivers from all over US, Canada, and one from Brazil.  This was a free event, open to the public.  If you go, make sure to go up the tower, its worth it.

See site and stats HERE

And we'll be seeing Austin's first pro team, the Austin FC Soccer team play against Miami today.  Me and Diego's first ever time to be there.  

Get more info on Austin FC HERE

We feel very grateful for such a great weekend and of course our health, home, and family.  Health is Wealth.

Be Healthy Yall

Mar 06, 202213:46
Episode 92, Brain Maker

Episode 92, Brain Maker

Dr. David Perlmutter kills it again, next book on my list is Brain Wash.  Today I cover Brain Maker, which can be purchased HERE.

A great read, I took longer to get through it than normal, and need to incorporate some of the fermented foods that he suggests, and also finally take a try at making yogurt in our pressure cooker.  

It's another good reminder about the connection of food to our health and longevity, not just today.

Hope you enjoy, Be Healthy Yall 

Feb 27, 202251:33
Episode 91, Honoring Boseman
Feb 06, 202221:41
Episode 90, Ade Olufeko

Episode 90, Ade Olufeko

Our guest on today's episode is Ade Olufeko, a thought leader based in Lagos, Nigeria. Ade is an established speaker on digital media, developing technologies, humanities and innovation, having worked with major global brands and spoken around the world. He is also the curator of Visual Collaborative, an interesting collection of art shows, digital media, and interview collections. On this episode, we speak with Ade about his work and contributions to the world. Ade shares his insights on how to think deeply about our humanity and how we can learn from different cultures, climates, and socioeconomic situations. This conversation is sure to inspire and enlighten its listeners. I’m very grateful to have Ade here Diego, as he wants to show him the world and expose him to different cultures.


We discussed Visual Collaborative, which is Ade’s diversely skilled company. They have a collection of interviews that span across all continents, professions, thoughts and beliefs. A very impressive collection of thoughtful works and interviews. Right before the global epidemic, VC wanted to go digital and experimented broadly, creating over ten collections of interviews. Diego also shares his love of astronomy, the Egyptian pyramids and the unique Nigerian heritage sites we look forward to seeing one day.


Ade discussed his vision for a collective that would bring people from different walks of life together to discuss their experiences within the collective human condition. They wanted to create a platform for unfiltered content without sponsors controlling the content that was being released. As a result, they accomplished ten volumes that were entered into the Library of Congress. The content is currently open access and free for everybody, but it may not remain that way since content can become saturated if it's too common. Ade was thinking ahead as he commonly does, and ensuring the content will still be unique in the future.

Follow Visual Collaborative HERE


BBP Instagram HERE


Jan 23, 202201:23:26
Episode 89, Happy New Year

Episode 89, Happy New Year

Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022.

Head up, Shoulders back, Eyes forward.

Let's GO!  

Happy New Year everyone, and as always, 

Be Healthy Yall!!


Dec 31, 202139:27
Episode 88, Dinos with Sofia

Episode 88, Dinos with Sofia

This Christmas season is very different from 2020.  Today was an entire father daughter weekend, and we made sure to make the most of it.  Legos, hot chocolate, shopping, San Marcos Xmas Festival, a podcast and some Fro-Yo yo.  
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I don't always get things right, I like anyone else take life and time for granted (less as I age I'm noticing), or let emotions get the better of me which blocks my ability to be present.  But today I feel like I got things right.  Especially seeing the most gigantic smile on Sofia's face after winning a stuffed animal at the carnival, and then upgrading it for the bigger one and carrying them around, holding them tightly.  
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Be Healthy Yall and Happy Holidays

Dec 12, 202125:49
Episode 87, Brian DeFrees
Nov 21, 202158:48
Episode 86, Austin Chapter 3
Nov 08, 202131:06
Episode 85, Just Hanging

Episode 85, Just Hanging

While I'm still reading "Brain Maker" by Dr. Perlmutter, I thought we should just have a round table of nothing particular.  Inflatable unicorns, dogs losing their minds, or whatevs.  

Enjoy and Be Healthy Yall.  Smiling uses less muscles than frowning.  Just saying.


Oct 12, 202133:49
Episode 84, Sunday Post Paddle Board Session

Episode 84, Sunday Post Paddle Board Session

Love this new ritual.
Sep 19, 202110:36
Episode 83, Power of Habit

Episode 83, Power of Habit

This focus on habit is truly a spotlight on the work it takes to create good habits.  Many things we share are the outcome of habits that help us enjoy time together as a family and support each other's interests and health.  

Cheerio and Happy Sunday...yay its not 100 degrees anymore!

Be Healthy Yall

Aug 30, 202141:37
Episode 82, Jet Setting

Episode 82, Jet Setting

An amazing series of events led up to this episode.  From worrying about how to pull it off, to crypto investments going up high enough to fund this epic adventure and not break our normal bank, to landing at an airport and our rental car not being given to us....which ended up becoming a very cool experience on Amtrak which was nice for all of us to experience.  One main goal was going to be achieved no matter what, see my friend get married.  That one thing, turned into a very special 2 weeks with my family.  

This is also our 3 Year Anniversary of the podcast, THANK YOU EVERYONE for listening.

Take care and I'll keep reading so Diego and I can cover the next book, and he can tell us about Beta Games for Oculus.

Be Healthy Yall!

Aug 07, 202141:53
Episode 81, Father Daughter Camping
Jul 15, 202125:32
Episode 80, Flare Networks

Episode 80, Flare Networks

Get some!  Here are some links for further learning.

FLARE HOMEPAGE

FLARE FINANCE FAQ PAGE

BIFROST WALLET

DCENT WALLET

Don't be scared to go deeper into the matrix of the future.  It's going to happen whether you want it to or not.

If you want to follow the Crypto Twitterverse, here's my TWITTER PROFILE

Cheerio!

Be Healthy Yall

Jul 02, 202153:35
Episode 79, World Banking and Blockchain
Jun 30, 202101:27:59
Episode 78, Wet and Wild Camp
Jun 27, 202142:16
Episode 77, GP and the Superbee

Episode 77, GP and the Superbee

A major step has been taken, Diego's first solo led podcast! Very proud of him.  It's with his cousin and GP, a short one but still big accomplishment of leading it without me in the room.  I foolishly expected it to go longer, but had to later acknowledge to him what he did and apologize for not first recognizing what he just achieved.  A lesson for me for sure, one we can probably all relate to when we have certain expectations and allow those to block our view of the good things right in front of us.  

I hope he can enjoy and see what I'm trying to do for him, and who knows what he'll think of this journey later.  I plan to have more talks with GP later and get into the nitty gritty of the patience needed to restore a part of your past and present. 

Be Healthy Y'all

Jun 16, 202109:17
Episode 76, Oculus and Computer Clothes
Jun 05, 202131:46
Episode 75, Uncle Craig

Episode 75, Uncle Craig

Finally! Uncle Craig got to jump on the mic and school us on his epic journey of life and plumbing.  How it steered his life and what is going on currently in his industry, which affects all of us every day and gets overlooked or taken for granted most days.....WATER.  Plumbing and water, which elevates our livelihood and lifestyle dramatically.  We can't thank people working in the trades enough.

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I'm really happy to have time to spend with family, especially in person.  Cheers to the future!

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If you're interested in the trades and live in Dallas, Texas, please go to:

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https://ualocal100.org/

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Or if you're in Central Texas:

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https://southwestpipetrades.com/local-unions/local-286-austin

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As always, 

Be Healthy Y'all


May 19, 202101:06:27
Episode 74, Sunday Sofia Chat

Episode 74, Sunday Sofia Chat

Nothing major.  Chit chat, and its like that.

Cheers to everything to be grateful for.  Yeah, she's 7 now. whoa.

Be Healthy Yall



May 16, 202120:33
Episode 73, Marcelo Aprile

Episode 73, Marcelo Aprile

My good friend and fellow colorist in LA, one of the hardest working and real people in this world I'm fortunate enough to know, Marcelo Aprile.

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He was born and raised in Brazil, moved the US at 20 years old to help the future for himself and his family.   Then returned to Brazil with skills he pushed hard for here in the states, overcoming many obstacles that engulf you in Los Angeles, and in post production he thrived.  Then, returned yet again to the US, and his journey like many of ours is absolutely no straight line.  

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Was happy to have more memories shared with Diego from a friend.

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Enjoy and relish your hobbies and creative outlets, they are worth much more than you realize.

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Be Healthy Yall

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May 08, 202101:52:17