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Stephan Kesting

@stephankesting.bsky.social
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Martial artist, scientist, outdoorsman

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
“I’m Christian” is too often code for “I’m white, racist, and you can’t call me on it because saying I’m Christian is unassailable.” Just wait until these “Christians” (who have rarely read the Bible incidentally) hear about the Ethiopian Orthodox Church founded in the 300s 🤯
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Complete gear breakdown for a one month solo canoe trip now out in long form video format on YouTube: youtu.be/Isuxm8rjSno?... #outdoors
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All My Gear to Canoe Solo in the Arctic for 30 Days ($21,000+)
YouTube video by Essential Wilderness - Stephan Kesting
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The denizens of the Internet have gone from being microbiologists, epidemiologist, and immunologists to becoming overnight experts in Ukranian history, the economics of oil supertankers and now the rather niche area of solo Arctic canoe tripping.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you might enjoy it as well
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Does BJJ work against a hippo? On episode 446 of The Strenuous Life Podcast we ask tough questions… www.grapplearts.com/training-at-...
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The most unrealistic parts of The Hail Mary Project were 1) that special interest groups didn’t 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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I went off quite a few times in this brand new episode called “Jiu-Jitsu in the Face of War and Economic Disaster” youtu.be/33PCX2MZFi8?... #bjj
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sparring-tolearn.bsky.social @sparring-tolearn.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Markewayne Mullins… what a douchecanoe Luigi Mangione is braver than Mullins
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Here’s 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.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
You don’t say… www.theguardian.com/world/commen...
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‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog | Martin Gelin
Sweden’s V-Dem Institute warns that the US is no longer a liberal democracy. And autocracy is creeping across Europe too, says writer Martin Gelin
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A purpose of the war on Iran might well be to provoke a terrorist attack inside the United States, thereby justifying the need to “federalize” 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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
“The 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 aware…” 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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Vote with your feet and your dollars
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
To people who think the Iran war can’t 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.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I ran into Kevin Callan at the Explore Magazine booth at the Vancouver Outdoor Show. His talk today had so many stories and I’m definitely going to steal his quote,“You have to like the people you’re on a trip with, especially if you’re going solo”
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Bloody Christians giving Christians a bad name.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Horrific, but entirely in keeping with how they’ve been acting
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
I’ve 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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Two red flags for bad BJJ clubs from the latest Strenuous Life Podcast episode…
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
There are now “Trump Accounts” for America’s youth. If only there were a youth program started by Trump; what would you call it?
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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 you’re looking for a place to train. I’ll qualify my choic...
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On past expeditions I’ve 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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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 I’ve been anti-MAGA they limit who can see it (even through the post itself isn’t remotely political) www.instagram.com/reel/DU4w5_l...
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Submitting Disinformation @submittingdisinfo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
My 26 red flags for jiu-jitsu gyms, speedrun edition. #BJJ
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Derek Beres @derekberes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Nothing says “I have my finger on the pulse of culture” like collaborating with 90s-era has-beens—one who spent 3 years in prison for rape—for your “health” movement.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
“I’m just a comedian, nobody should listen to me” - Joe Rogan “I’m just a lawyer, nobody should have listened to me about health advice…” RFK Jr (when he is being sued into oblivion down the road)
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
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)?
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Canadian Hammer 🇨🇦 🔨 @canadianhammer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Remember, these tech bro oligarchs aren’t that bright, just unscrupulous socio/psychopaths.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Oh look, it IS possible to hold people accountable!
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
MAGA. And an embarrassing number of Canadians as well.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Talk about blaming the victim. Good for you @destiny.gg
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
I’m glad I can finally reveal the secret to my preparations for Arctic canoe trips
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Dan Carlin @dancarlin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
A Russian asset meddling with an election.
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
What’s the point of having a social media platform if you’re not prepared to burn it to the ground in a a a support of doing the right thing?
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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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
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