Stephan Kesting
@stephankesting.bsky.social
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Martial artist, scientist, outdoorsman
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Hello Bluesky! I'm a 4th degree BJJ blackbelt with a strong background in microbiology and global warming. I've worked as a firefighter for decades. I believe that reflexive conspiracism is ruining society. I also did a thing once and wrote a book about it:
www.amazon.com/Perseverance...
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over 1 year ago
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Just published an in-depth video breakdown of EVERYTHING I carry in my wilderness expedition repair kit!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=690f...
#canoeing
#outdoors
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The most unrealistic parts of The Hail Mary Project were 1) that special interest groups didnāt capture the leadership of the worlds countries to spread false information about the imminent threat of catastrophe, and 2) that they actually put competent scientists in charge of solving the problem
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I went off quite a few times in this brand new episode called āJiu-Jitsu in the Face of War and Economic Disasterā
youtu.be/33PCX2MZFi8?...
#bjj
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15 days ago
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about 1 month ago
Markewayne Mullins⦠what a douchecanoe Luigi Mangione is braver than Mullins
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Hereās super-not-political-and-definitely-neutral Joe Rogan promoting the dogwhistling piece of MAGA-adjacent crap that is the head of the Conservatives in Canada.
19 days ago
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You donāt sayā¦
www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
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āTrump is aiming for dictatorshipā. Thatās the verdict of the worldās most credible democracy watchdog | Martin Gelin
Swedenās V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin
https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2026/mar/17/trump-is-aiming-for-dictatorship-thats-the-verdict-of-the-worlds-most-credible-democracy-watchdog
20 days ago
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The ultimate memento mori. The conversation with Adisa Banjoko on The Strenuous Life Podcast got pretty heavy, but I think it covered some important topics.
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25 days ago
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Printing maps on doublesided Tyvek is a gamechanger; waterproof, tear resistant, and not dependent on batteries. Much better than fooling around with waterproofing compounds, laminating them between layers of plastic, or babysitting paper maps that shred and dissolve when immersed in water
#outdoors
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26 days ago
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Timothy Snyder
27 days ago
A purpose of the war on Iran might well be to provoke a terrorist attack inside the United States, thereby justifying the need to āfederalizeā elections. We must anticipate it, with sadness and resolution, and not be surprised, if it happens.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-desire...
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The Desire for Terror
And the defense of democracy
https://snyder.substack.com/p/the-desire-for-terror
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TRIGGER WARNING: these are the missing files detailing the SA that Trump allegedly committed on a girl between 13 and 15 years old (POTUS appears on page 9). These files were hidden by the DOJ and were only released after
@npr.org
figured out that they were being hid.
30 days ago
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āThe president has an incredible knack at knowing how to mitigate those risks, so the American people can rest assured their commander in chief is well awareā¦ā When loyalty not competence is why you were appointed, you can never stop praising the guy who appointed you
www.reddit.com/r/WallStreet...
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From the WallStreetDad community on Reddit: Hegseth says Russia assisting Iran in targeting Americans is OK because Trump has a "special relationship" with Putin and that Biden is bad
Explore this post and more from the WallStreetDad community
https://www.reddit.com/r/WallStreetDad/s/DvwRmcej13
about 1 month ago
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Vote with your feet and your dollars
about 1 month ago
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We covered a lot of grim topics, but I was glad of the opportunity to talk to my friend, Jeff Shaw, about religion and MAGA politics on the latest episode of the Fighting Matters podcast
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about 1 month ago
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To people who think the Iran war canāt escalate, let me remind you that one person getting shot in the streets of Serbia, led to World War I and 20 million people dead. There are 1000 different ways that this current war can spin completely out of control, and also now we have nukes.
about 1 month ago
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I ran into Kevin Callan at the Explore Magazine booth at the Vancouver Outdoor Show. His talk today had so many stories and Iām definitely going to steal his quote,āYou have to like the people youāre on a trip with, especially if youāre going soloā
about 1 month ago
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Bloody Christians giving Christians a bad name.
about 1 month ago
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Robert Reich
about 1 month ago
The richest man owns X. The second and third richest men control Google. The fourth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fifth richest man owns The Washington Post. And now the sixth richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
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Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/business/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-deal-netflix.html
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I just released a detailed video about how to pick the right footwear for your canoe trip this summer based on hundreds of days expeditions in remote places. Check it out here:
youtu.be/9g8M05sd11g
#canoeing
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How to Choose the Best Shoes for Canoeing
YouTube video by Essential Wilderness - Stephan Kesting
https://youtu.be/9g8M05sd11g
about 1 month ago
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Horrific, but entirely in keeping with how theyāve been acting
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
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Near disaster! This photo captures the exact moment my boat decided to make a break for it on my first serious solo trip. Lesson learned: always tie up your boat!
#outdoors
#canoeing
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about 1 month ago
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An interesting crossover between a rapist grifter and the dumbest man in MMA
www.reddit.com/r/mmaweekly/...
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From the mmaweekly community on Reddit: Ufc Star Bryce Mitchell and Russell Brand baptizing people
Explore this post and more from the mmaweekly community
https://www.reddit.com/r/mmaweekly/s/jlbv65wyq0
about 1 month ago
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Iāve never seen a better price for my book on Amazon, so grab it now if you want the tale of my toughest journey yet.
a.co/d/0hze95EO
#canoeing
#outdoors
about 1 month ago
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Two red flags for bad BJJ clubs from the latest Strenuous Life Podcast episodeā¦
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about 1 month ago
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There are now āTrump Accountsā for Americaās youth. If only there were a youth program started by Trump; what would you call it?
about 1 month ago
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New episode of The Strenuous Life Podcast is out, breaking down the telltale traits of toxic clubs and teachers. Links to all the major podcast platforms here:
www.grapplearts.com/bjj-red-flags/
#BJJ
#martialarts
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27 Red Flags for Toxic BJJ Clubs and Instructors
In episode 423 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I break down the telltale toxic traits of BJJ schools that you should avoid like the plague when youāre looking for a place to train. Iāll qualify my choic...
https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-red-flags/
about 1 month ago
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On past expeditions Iāve usually brought about 4000-5000 calories of food per day. I realized I was falling short of my protein requirements, not coming near to even 1 gram per kilogram of bodyweight, a low estimate of what you need when you are paddling, portaging, and working for 12 hours a day
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about 1 month ago
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This is what algorithmic suppression looks like. My latest IG short is blowing up and SHOULD be displayed outside of my follower group, but since Iāve been anti-MAGA they limit who can see it (even through the post itself isnāt remotely political)
www.instagram.com/reel/DU4w5_l...
about 2 months ago
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Submitting Disinformation
about 2 months ago
The Active Club assessment is an object way to evaluate the long term public communication of a club. Active Club France is one of the oldest Active Clubs in Europe. Their behavior has been largely stable over several years. Spikes in scoring have been due to increased network messaging.
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My 26 red flags for jiu-jitsu gyms, speedrun edition.
#BJJ
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about 2 months ago
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Derek Beres
about 2 months ago
Nothing says āI have my finger on the pulse of cultureā like collaborating with 90s-era has-beensāone who spent 3 years in prison for rapeāfor your āhealthā movement.
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āIām just a comedian, nobody should listen to meā - Joe Rogan āIām just a lawyer, nobody should have listened to me about health adviceā¦ā RFK Jr (when he is being sued into oblivion down the road)
about 2 months ago
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BuT tRumP caLLEd the fBi AbouT EpsteIn in 2006⦠Ahem! The investigation into Epstein started in Palm Beach in 2005. Is it any wonder that Trump was panicking by 2006 and tried to throw him under the bus (after decades of partying together)?
about 2 months ago
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Canadian Hammer šØš¦ šØ
about 2 months ago
Remember, these tech bro oligarchs arenāt that bright, just unscrupulous socio/psychopaths.
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Oh look, it IS possible to hold people accountable!
about 2 months ago
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How to transition from the back to the mount in
#bjj
. Options are good: for example, some people will be incredibly skilled at defending chokes and armlocks from the back, and it may be advantageous in that situation to bail from one dominant position to another.
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about 2 months ago
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MAGA. And an embarrassing number of Canadians as well.
about 2 months ago
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Talk about blaming the victim. Good for you
@destiny.gg
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about 2 months ago
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Training the open canoe roll, a technically difficult maneuver, in the gym, in the pool, and in the wild when it really counts
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about 2 months ago
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Iām glad I can finally reveal the secret to my preparations for Arctic canoe trips
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about 2 months ago
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Dan Carlin
about 2 months ago
For those interested in the subject:
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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We Are Witnessing the Imperial Presidency on Steroids
Donald Trump has accumulated an amount of power in the executive branch that would appall America's founding fathers.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/trump-presidential-power-nixon-steroids-1235511366/
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I was thrilled to be a guest in this episode of The Dark History of Martial Arts
youtu.be/XDge7UafgYc?...
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How Hate Found a Home in Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
YouTube video by Fighting Matters
https://youtu.be/XDge7UafgYc?si=k_9ZhK4F5GMtFd-L
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If you train Martial Arts, then, for the love of God, stand up for something. Episode 412 of The Strenuous Life Podcast with guest Josh Peters @joshcpmma comes out tomorrow, Monday Feb 2nd, on all platforms
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2 months ago
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A Russian asset meddling with an election.
2 months ago
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Whatās the point of having a social media platform if youāre not prepared to burn it to the ground in a a a support of doing the right thing?
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2 months ago
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When I saw the short clips of Joe Rogan criticizing the American Gestapo, I thought there was a chance he was changing his mind on supporting Trump. This amazing episode of the
@knowrogan.bsky.social
podcast convinced me I was wrong
open.spotify.com/episode/6gxT...
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#0051 - Senator Rand Paul
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gxTOB2cPgPo21jP5cLB6j?si=RcI8s8VMSwaWc1FgP65zjg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2LwWBn5KVJUO7zdaxf3zAK
2 months ago
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To get good at ANY submission you need to understand the counter and recounter game. Here are 2 basic and 2 advanced answers for when your opponent tries to step over your head when you're attacking him with the omoplata:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_6I...
#BJJ
3 months ago
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Who knows this guy: "Iām not a conservative, I'm a centrist who just believes in good old common sense" *immediately regurgitates every single conspiratorial alt-right talking point*
3 months ago
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If youāre losing your mind about water vapor contrails, then wait till you hear about nuclear fallout..
3 months ago
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End the war on protein! Ban seed oils! Continue making America oh so healthy again Great episode on the new MAHA health guidelines by
@derekberes.bsky.social
and
@conspirituality.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
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MAHAās Selective Skepticism
Podcast Episode Ā· Conspirituality Ā· 2026-01-17 Ā· 24m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446?i=1000745533491
3 months ago
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Dear MAGA, I often get accused of calling anyone I disagree with the fascist, but there are many people I disagree with who are not fascists. Fascism has a specific and a number of recurrent characteristics, and right now the MAGA movement checks every single box:
www.keene.edu/academics/cc...
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https://www.keene.edu/academics/cchgs/resources/presentation-materials/characteristics-and-appeal-of-fascism/download/
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