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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 · 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 · 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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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 · 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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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

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 · 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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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

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 · 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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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

My 26 red flags for jiu-jitsu gyms, speedrun edition. #BJJ

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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 · 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

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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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 · 22/01/2026

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

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If you’re losing your mind about water vapor contrails, then wait till you hear about nuclear fallout..

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The comparison between these two incredibly well funded militias loyal, only to the Dear Leader, should be obvious to anyone with half a brain

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

How to make the most important choke in BJJ super tight!!

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

On this episode of The Scenic Route Podcast we talked bears, bears and more bears. open.spotify.com/episode/0ISu...

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Yes, this guy is a despicable clown but he’s doing his job which is to occupy our attention while Stephen Miller - his chief of staff and the guy who is actually running the US government -speed runs the implementation of the Heritage Foundation’s fascist agenda.

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

The symptoms of measles, spotted in a hospital today. We had this disease essentially eradicated and now thanks to Joe Rogan, RFK Jr, Joe Mercola, Trump and the rest, we are well on our way to finding out why HALF of children died before age 5 during the Middle Ages.

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

See!!! Trump’s name is nowhere to be found. Checkmate liberals!!

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Your word of the day is “snollygoster”

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Earlier in this trip, I had been stymied by millions of square meters of thick ice blowing back-and-forth across the lake and smashing up on the shores like an air hockey puck. I finally got clear, then came across one last remnant of ice clinging on despite the fact that it was now mid July

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Real Catch Wrestling and What it Can Teach Jiu-Jitsu - episode 439 of the strenuous life podcast just came out this morning! Apple Podcasts link here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t... YouTube link here: youtu.be/qnQ26-Clego?...

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

True story: I spent a long time creating a 10 minute video called “5 Reasons You Need a Spraydeck for Your Canoe”. It was good but it it needed a little more ooompf, so then I spent a ridiculous amount of time setting up this 5 second greenscreen shot. Full vid here: youtu.be/lF1rorGtGtY?...

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Threaten Canadians with invasion and 51st state BS enough times, and we will collapse your tourism revenue, increase the size of our military, AND freedom fry your ass.

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

The hex bar deadlift combines the best aspects of the squat and the regular deadlift. It’s so good for posterior strength, but still relatively safe

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Everybody is worried about bears in the outdoors, but they’re totally missing the real danger. From episode 437 of The Strenuous Life Podcast

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

UPDATE: by this time next year, every American will have lost 347 pounds

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

My friend, Adam Shoalts on the universal allure of wild places. Episode 437 of The Strenuous Life Podcast, available on YouTube and anywhere you get your audio podcast from. youtu.be/VKJnszQ1lmo?...

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

If you gas out in #bjj competition but not in training…

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Just because you can use AI doesn’t mean you should use AI. Worst podcast pitch ever.

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Congratulation MAGA, the Libs are so owned

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

BJJ, Judo and Aikido black belt Roy Dean came onto episode 435 of The Strenuous Life Podcast to talk about the history of martial arts in North America. He was an absolute delight to talk to.

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Stephan Kesting @stephankesting.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Great Slave Lake is gigantic and beautiful and dangerous and remote. If you have the skills then I 10/10 recommend. Longform video about this trip coming soon to the Essential Wilderness channel on YouTube here: youtube.com/@essentialwi...

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