Stephan Kesting
@stephankesting.bsky.social
Martial artist, scientist, outdoorsman
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?...
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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?...
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.
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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.
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
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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
Everybody is worried about bears in the outdoors, but they’re totally missing the real danger. From episode 437 of The Strenuous Life Podcast
November 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Everybody is worried about bears in the outdoors, but they’re totally missing the real danger. From episode 437 of The Strenuous Life Podcast
UPDATE: by this time next year, every American will have lost 347 pounds
November 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
UPDATE: by this time next year, every American will have lost 347 pounds
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?...
November 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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?...
Just because you can use AI doesn’t mean you should use AI. Worst podcast pitch ever.
November 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Just because you can use AI doesn’t mean you should use AI. Worst podcast pitch ever.
Congratulation MAGA, the Libs are so owned
October 31, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Congratulation MAGA, the Libs are so owned
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.
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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.
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...
October 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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...
Here’s one of my concepts for next summers expedition. I don’t know if it’s possible, and even if it is, it will be gut wrenching. Might not be a good idea but I like it…
October 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Here’s one of my concepts for next summers expedition. I don’t know if it’s possible, and even if it is, it will be gut wrenching. Might not be a good idea but I like it…
Day 3 of quoting Bible verses to Christian nationalists who worship billionaires and don’t read the Bible
October 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Day 3 of quoting Bible verses to Christian nationalists who worship billionaires and don’t read the Bible
The Department of Labor ladies and gentlemen. Does this artwork remind you of any particular era in history?
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Department of Labor ladies and gentlemen. Does this artwork remind you of any particular era in history?
A properly executed Kimura should be a threat from any position and should allow you to chase your opponent through many different positions. Check out the Kimura Roadmap live today for 50% off at www.grapplearts.com/kimura
October 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A properly executed Kimura should be a threat from any position and should allow you to chase your opponent through many different positions. Check out the Kimura Roadmap live today for 50% off at www.grapplearts.com/kimura
A little taste of the Kimura Roadmap project I’ve been working on for months now. It should go live tomorrow if all goes well.
October 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A little taste of the Kimura Roadmap project I’ve been working on for months now. It should go live tomorrow if all goes well.
And you thought they were just coming for abortion? Oh sweet summer child: birth control is next www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
October 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
And you thought they were just coming for abortion? Oh sweet summer child: birth control is next www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
But “dRaiN thE sWamP”, amiright?
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
But “dRaiN thE sWamP”, amiright?
The fact that this photo could be controversial is a sad testament to the power of misinformation in society
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The fact that this photo could be controversial is a sad testament to the power of misinformation in society
The fundamental lie of tradwife fantasy is that if Nara Smith gets dumped by her husband she’ll be just fine financially with her 15 million followers. The average woman who has tradwife aspirations? Not so much.
October 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The fundamental lie of tradwife fantasy is that if Nara Smith gets dumped by her husband she’ll be just fine financially with her 15 million followers. The average woman who has tradwife aspirations? Not so much.
Ahhhh, BJJ YouTube comments…
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Ahhhh, BJJ YouTube comments…
Why everyone feels so incredibly strong in #BJJ competition. From ep 434 of The Strenuous Life Podcast, available on all audio podcast platforms, and on YouTube as well
youtu.be/GSTvUNpi51I?...
youtu.be/GSTvUNpi51I?...
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Why everyone feels so incredibly strong in #BJJ competition. From ep 434 of The Strenuous Life Podcast, available on all audio podcast platforms, and on YouTube as well
youtu.be/GSTvUNpi51I?...
youtu.be/GSTvUNpi51I?...
For no particular reason, here is the German memorial to Reichstag politicians first vilified and then killed by the Nazis
October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For no particular reason, here is the German memorial to Reichstag politicians first vilified and then killed by the Nazis