We are a Husband (Justin) and Wife (Andrea) from Southern AZ. There is no specific agenda to our Podcast, it will change from week to week with topics ranging from music, to movies and pop culture. We will also talk about our favorite food, chefs, Wine, Spirits (mostly if not all local) and some fun guests will join us every once in a while. Justin is the Drummer in a local metal band, Temporal Displacement, so there will be a lot of drum topics sprinkled in, also, our kid will joins us from time to time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin--andrea-wood/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin--andrea-wood/support) RSSVERIFY
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This Drumming Up Conversation episode hosted by Justin and Andrea Wood talked to Sensei Ron Thomas, who played Bobby Brown, one of the original Cobras from the Karate Kid film. Ron shared his background starting competitive swimming at age 3 in Reno, Nevada, and how he began martial arts after being bullied in high school. He discussed his role as Bobby Brown in Karate Kid, revealing he kept his black belt status secret during auditions and training, and described the positive set environment with the cast and crew. Ron explained his involvement in Cobra Kai series, including filming the emotional Tommy death scene and his belief that Billy Zabka's performance in Season 6 should have been Emmy-nominated. He discussed his current work as a martial arts instructor, motivational speaker, and author, including his book "The Hidden Life Lessons of Mr. Miyagi" and a new children's book series called "The Littlest Sensei" targeting middle-grade readers. The conversation concluded with Ron sharing insights about the challenges of raising his 12-year-old daughter in the digital age and his upcoming appearances at comic conventions.
Make sure to visit his website to find all of his socials and get some cool autographed items with the link below:
https://senseironthomas.com (https://senseironthomas.com/)
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This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com (https://www.nakedfigsoap.com) and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out.
Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts
Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com (mailto:drummingupconversation@gmail.com)
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Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify @https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zFRZRTQZrWGQWsjI7ixHM?si=K4vuar_5QHmca1KE8rNVEQ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zFRZRTQZrWGQWsjI7ixHM?si=K4vuar_5QHmca1KE8rNVEQ)or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
15 Oct 2026
Episode 248: Elliot Greenberg, Owner of Masculine Man Essentials
The conversation began with Drumming Up Conversation and Elliot, owner of Masculine Man discussing their shared interest in UFOs, aliens, and paranormal topics, including ghost tours and personal experiences. Elliot then introduced himself as the owner of Masculine Man Essentials, explaining how the brand was born out of frustration with ineffective natural deodorants and a desire for healthier products. He detailed the development process, the brand's values of masculinity, patriotism, and performance, and its expansion into retail stores. The discussion also covered the challenges of entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and future product plans, such as a women's line and bar soaps. Drumming Up Conversation, which started as a way to combat depression and has since grown into a platform for connecting with interesting guests and building a community. They also talked about personal interests, local businesses, and the positive impact of their podcast on their social lives and confidence. Find his great products at the link below:
https://www.masculinemanessentials.com (https://www.masculinemanessentials.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopHEAyNZM2AHcg8sp8fWZlAMXLOsEpDqaaNFjdksqmRrzY4mBby)
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This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ (https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c)https://www.nakedfigsoap.com (https://www.nakedfigsoap.com) and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out.
Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts
Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com (mailto:drummingupconversation@gmail.com)
Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing
Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg (https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg) or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
10 Oct 2026
Bonus Episode: Us and Joshua Birt Discuss The Flagstaff CON
The meeting was a bonus episode recording where Justin and Andrea discussed their frustration and disappointment over a failed convention in Flagstaff. They explained that they were supposed to be at the event for several more days but had returned home early. They clarified that they were not involved in the production of the CreepyCon and were only asked to be guests, having first reached out to the promoter because Sean Kanan was scheduled to appear. They expressed regret for getting involved beyond attending as paying customers and mentioned that some people had warned them about similar scams, specifically the Atomic Monster scam. They also noted that they had made some good friends through the event, such as the Platons, Dave Shelton, Johnny Hopeless, Heather Mortis Delaney, Third Eye Sleuth and more. The conversation included attempts to find information about the promoter online, including searching for names like Edward Cantu and Donna Cantu Baldwin, and they mentioned that they were joined by, Joshua Birt from Northern Arizona Dark Skies Entertainment.
Joshua Birt joined the hosts to discuss further details on the cancellation of CreepyCon and the surrounding controversy. Joshua, Justin and Andrea discussed how they first learned of the cancellation and the suspicious nature of the threats used as justification. They shared their experiences with the promoter, Eddie, including inconsistent communication, conflicting information about ticket sales, and unprofessional behavior. Northern described his efforts to promote the event and organize a Magic tournament, while Drumming explained their decision to back out after key celebrities dropped out. Both parties expressed frustration over the impact on vendors, guests, and fans, and discussed the possibility of legal action. They also touched upon the similarities between this situation and a previous scam involving Atomic Monster. The conversation concluded with a shared sense of disappointment and a desire to support those affected by the event's failure.
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