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AFK w/ Steve Aoki | World Tour Madness, Cake Throwing & The Art Of Sleep
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week we welcome superstar DJ Steve Aoki to the show. He dives into his whirlwind life—spinning wild tales from his "nerd" days to the pulsating energy of his world tour. Get the inside scoop on Aoki's legendary cake-throwing origins, his insane tour schedule from Miami to Chile, Asia to Vegas, and how he maintains peak performance while jet-setting across the globe. Discover how The Aoki Foundation is pioneering brain science research while unpacking his dedication to health, mental clarity, and physical fitness amidst the chaos of non-stop touring. Unleash the nerd within as Steve reveals his love for chess, punk music, and his fascination with regenerative medicine and AI.--AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSound Design & Edit: Aaron Kennedy
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (71)
The True Meaning Behind AFK And Why I Started This Podcast: Welcome to the very first electrifying AFK solo episode. Sit back, get cozy, and join Ninja for a nostalgic trip through his gaming roots, brotherly rivalries, and wild antics of his early life. Get an exclusive glimpse into Ninja's journey and follow his rise through the ranks of classic games like Halo, H1Z1, PubG, and finally, Fortnite, where he exploded into global popularity. Ninja gives you a peek behind the curtain into how he handled this incredible growth that led to him playing with Drake, signing an Adidas shoe deal, being on Forbes Top 100 and taking the stage on Family Feud, The Masked Singer and so much more. In our "Daily Dose” segment, discover Ninja's take on trending topics like Twitter vs. Threads and Twitch vs. Kick. Then, Tyler becomes the guest, tackling a series of This or That and Rapid Fire questions where he finally explains why he's diving into audio-only podcasting and teases exciting future plans by AFK w/ Ninja