Dama Dads - A Kendama Podcast
Welcome to the Dama Dads Podcast, hosted by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson & Jake Wiens. On top of being fathers, Matt and Jake run two of the most popular Kendama companies in the world. Between the unpredictability of being parents, playing kendama, and running their businesses, there's never a dull moment between them.
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Episodes
97 episodes
Melting ICE, Saving Halloween
Sweets experiences the fabled Halloween parents talk about, Jake battles with ICE on his home turf, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhe...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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48:35
Honing in Your Timeline
Jake & Sweets tell knock-knock jokes, cover Twitty City, petting zoos, and much more!Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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56:20
P.D.W.
Jake & Sweets discuss weight loss, competitiveness, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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39:15
A Long-Awaited NAKO Recap
Jake & Sweets discuss Halloween plans, recap NAKO 2025, and think ahead about the Kendama World Cup.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, a...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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49:58
The Romanian Renaissance
Jake & Sweets talk about the resurgence of interest in kendama from Romania, the difference between the TikTok & Instagram algorithms, parent life, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episode...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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46:05
Dama at the Pond
Jake and Sweets recap another incredible event in the books - Dama at the Pond, hosted by the Indiana Lacers.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere el...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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46:28
The Dunes
Cody (the Editor) has a baby, Sweets takes off training wheels, and Jake hits the dunes.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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47:11
Let It Rip!
Jake and Sweets are back after a long break (although, when you're a parent, are there really any breaks?). Jake finds a new love for Beyblades, the Sweets family goes to the water park, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joi...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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47:48
The *Almost* Lost Episode
This one's a doozy! Jake & Sweets forgot to hit record when they talked, so this week's episode is a mashup of what we could recover - interviews with fingerboard dads, beer sales, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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46:19
What Happens in Vegas...
... Gets brought up on Dama Dads! Jake and Sweets link up for another episode - this time, talking about a recent Vegas trip, an incredible school demonstration, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for vi...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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50:06
Comps, Comps, Comps
Jake and Sweets have a conversation about competitions - Sakura Classic, NAKO, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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44:43
The Infamous Double Big Cup
The Dads discuss the double big cup drama, Jake visits Sweets in Minnesota, and more in this week's episode.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere els...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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46:26
DFL
Sweets & Jake prepare for Sakura Classic, deal with sick kids, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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40:42
Kendamas Were Once Alive
Jake & Sweets talk lots of kendama this week - using materials other than wood, how to see the age of a tree in your own kendamas, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dam...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:04:48
Poor Man's Kapsalon
Sweets attends a rave for kids, Jake makes dinner, and more in this week's episode!Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:01:31
Mario Karting Like I'm 17
Jake consults his daughter about being a good student, Sweets attends a Daddy-Daughter Dance, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere els...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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59:47
Dog Man
Jake almost took the kids to the wrong movie, Sweets has been doing an insane amount of cleaning, and much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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52:52
The Cursed Stage
Matt and Jake recap EKC Preliminaries and BATB 2025, Jake has an emergency-room trip, and more!Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!<...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:32
Special Guest: Cody Booth
He's usually behind the scenes editing these episodes, but we're starting Season 4 of Dama Dads with our editor, Cody Booth. Listen to this week's episode for parenting tips, sushi alternatives, butt spatulas, and more.Need more Dama...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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58:32
Lil' Baby NAKO
In this week's episode, we're graced with a special appearance from Gabe Klemm (CEO & Partner at Sweets Kendamas) during a rare afternoon recording!Listen to Gabe's experience of having a child during NAKO 2024, Jake's craving for mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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58:43
Orange Juice is Coffee for Children
Jake and Sweets talk family this week, including carb-loading on noodles, Spanish with Uncle Rod, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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56:02
Another NAKO in the Books
Jake and Sweets get back behind the mics to recap their NAKO experiences, share what Black Friday is like from their perspective, and more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad con...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:19:26
Ramping Up to NAKO
In this week's episode, Sweets gives us a tooth update, Jake has the scariest house on the block, and they both get ready for the North American Kendama Open this weekend.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:00:45