This interview is with long-time yoyo player and graphic designer John Huber of YoYo Factory. He talks about the old days, new days, his profession, and everything in between.

An overview of topics:

Introduction
01:00 Starting before the Boom
02:50 Proyo Tour in Singapore
07:11 From Proyo to YoYo Factory
08:40 Yoyo Scene Then and Now
11:20 A²
14:31 YoYo Factory Designs
17:04 Upcoming YoYo Factory G5 Package and 2010 Website
19:23 End Remarks

Check out John’s work here. And the YYF Countdown

http://www.yoyonation.com/podcast/John_huber_pod.mp3

You can access it in iTunes by pasting this link into the menu Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast

http://yoyonation.com/podcast/yyn_podcast_01.rss

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An interview with CLYW’s player Elliot Jackson about Boston, Getting Sponsored, and a Player’s Personality.

An overview of topics:

Introduction
0:18 – Boston YoYo Scene
3:55 – Elliot’s Background
5:54 – How to get sponsored
7:15 – Style of play and personality

You can view Elliot’s videos at his Vimeo site here.

http://www.yoyonation.com/podcast/elliot_podcast.mp3

You can access it in iTunes by pasting this link into the menu Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast

http://yoyonation.com/podcast/yyn_podcast_01.rss

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New interview with beloved Brazilian player Rodrigo Pires, better known as Sid.

An overview of topics:

00:40 – The origin of ‘Sid’
02:00 – Hobbies: Super Smash Bros, music, yo-yos
05:00 – The ‘best’ and ‘worst’ players
07:25 – Style and fame
08:50 – How to be a yo-yo player
10:05 – How to come up with tricks
11:45 – Thoughts on contest judging
16:15 – The Brazilian scene

http://www.yoyonation.com/podcast/YYN_Podcast_03.mp3

You can access it in iTunes by pasting this link into the menu Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast

http://yoyonation.com/podcast/yyn_podcast_01.rss

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A quick one this week – Aaron interviews Justin Weber, a great yo-yo player but more importantly a great performer, who brings his artistic side into his freestyles.

An overview of topics:

0:20 – The history of the yo-yo freestyle
1:08 – Justin’s process for developing a performance
2:20 – Practicing
3:10 – Justin’s history of playing and his choice of yo-yo
4:15 – Music and how it relates to the performance
5:40 – Justin’s inspirations and future plans
7:20 – Closing statements

Direct link: http://www.yoyonation.com/podcast/YYN_Podcast_02.mp3

You can access it in iTunes by pasting this link into the menu Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast http://yoyonation.com/podcast/yyn_podcast_01.rss

Also, see Justin’s performance at the 2008 IYYO here:

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We’re trying a few new outlets for expression here at YoYoNation, first among them a podcast for announcing new product releases as well discussing the latest in yo-yo news. Check it out and let us know what you think – we’re doing this for you guys so we welcome any and all input!

You can access it in iTunes by pasting this link into the menu Advanced -> Subscribe to Podcast http://yoyonation.com/podcast/yyn_podcast_01.rss

Direct link: http://yoyonation.com/podcast/YYN_Podcast_01.mp3

Here’s a breakdown of the topics covered.

0:00 – Intro and new releases.
1:25 – Judging: Scoring breakdown.
7:03 – Differences in scoring at IYYO.
7:42 – Stage Presence/Swagger.
13:08 – 1 minutes vs Compulsaries.
14:40 – More judging difficulties.
16:57 – State and Future of 1A.
19:25 – Strength in other divisions.
21:20 – Originality in Single A/Contest players vs Innovative players.
23:22 – Shinya Kido – World 1A Champion.

Also, slight correction to be made, at 0:56 we stated we had Acid Wash Peaks for sale, of course we meant Acid Wash MARMOTS, but i’m sure you smart people have figured that out already.

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