Episode 117: Mat Santos and "Twenty-Twenty"

<p>What a fun conversation with Mat Santos, a lifelong martial artist, devoted family man, and co-author in the Try Not to Die series.</p> <p>Mat, the owner of Team Santos Fighting Academy, is one of the brightest and funniest black belts I've had the pleasure of hanging out with.</p> <p>In this episode we discuss:</p> <p>Connections made through martial arts.</p> <p>Skill acquisition.</p> <p>Overcoming obstacles due to the pandemic.</p> <p>Raising our sons and understanding our fathers.</p> <p>The importance of participation trophies.</p> <p>Why I no longer get drunk or high before recording podcasts, and why I'm rethinking that approach.</p> <p>The highest compliment you can give a Rhode Islander and the quickest way to start a fight with one.</p> <p>(1:34:50) The short story "Twenty-Twenty" from 25 Perfect Days and narrated by David Thompson.</p> <p>For more on Mat and his academy check out: http://matsantos.com</p>