Episode 127
Demon Slayer Training IRL
April 30th, 2025
55 mins
Season 3
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About this Episode
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the founder of Ashman Athletics, Thomas Ashman! He discussed founding The Dragonslayer workout routine, attending the Hunter exams, and his thoughts on One Piece 🐲
00:00
Introduction to the Hunter Exams and Thomas Ashmann
02:45
Experiences and Challenges in the Hunter Exams
05:57
The Structure of the Hunter Exams
09:03
Finals and Competition Dynamics
12:03
Training and Preparation for the Hunter Exams
15:05
The Dragon Slayer Training Method
17:55
Martial Arts Journey and Inspirations
21:00
Nutrition and Cheat Meals
30:37
Anime Inspirations and Swole Characters
31:54
The Impact of Baki and Martial Arts Manga
33:02
Swordsman Showdown: Epic Battles and Comparisons
40:18
Crafting Swords: The Art of Replicas
41:04
One Piece: Shifting Narratives and Spoilers
45:03
Real-World Allegories in One Piece
49:14
Favorite Arcs and Character Development