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Category: Nosara Podcast

  • NP #149: Andres Gonzalez speaks his mind about a myriad of Nosara issues

    NP #149: Andres Gonzalez speaks his mind about a myriad of Nosara issues

    Soooo many people in Nosara are quick to complain online behind a keyboard or to a couple people privately; yet very few will speak publicly or come in to the podcast and be upfront in person.

    Andres Gonzalez is a different type of attorney committed to Nosara who openly shares his opinions with Rich about a myriad of topics in this episode.

    Whether you like or dislike either Andres &/or Rich; if you consider yourself involved in Nosara you should check this episode out!

    Many thanks to Andres for coming back in to the Nosara Podcast and opening up about so many tough subjects.

    Find Andres and or his team at: https://www.iblconsultores.com

  • NP #148: Local Nosara children need bus ride to school…

    NP #148: Local Nosara children need bus ride to school…

    Lili Walter from Hot Tamale wants local children to have an opportunity for an education and has put together a way for children to have access to bus rides. Hear in 5 minutes what is needed and how all of us can easily make a difference.

    https://www.classy.org/campaign/get-nosara-area-kids-to-school/c413855

    Thanks Kaiya Burnam for editing this quickly so the community may be aware!

  • NP #146: Rener & Ryron Gracie’s episode is up!

    NP #146: Rener & Ryron Gracie’s episode is up!

    We’re excited to launch this one & hope you enjoy it… Rener & Ryron talk surfing in Nosara, growing up watching their father, grandfather, and uncles literally introduce a superior fighting style to the planet & prove it by creating the UFC and going on to dominate mixed martial arts (MMA), fighting grown adults themselves as teenagers then creating learning styles for kids, women, military & police forces, elderly, creating an online learning platform which ultimately became the premier online system, how the Gracie Breakdowns of UFC fights catapulted popularity, what UFC fights are like behind the scenes and in the crowds, what it is like to go anywhere anytime with complete confidence in personal safety, how surfing is a different & challenging opportunity compared to BJJ, Ryron’s mid life crisis and much, much more…

    Show notes:

    First 5 Nosara

    5-10 family

    10 – Online platform

    11 women empowered, Gracie bulletproof, survival tactics, Gracie combative

    12 watch mma or UFC you realize BJJ is now ‘the one you can’t live without’ or what if you don’t want to do cage fighting? What about kids, women, law enforcement, pricing empowerment…

    13 at some point in life someone will confront you. BJJ is insurance, surfing analogy from Ryron & kids to elderly can benefit.

    14 my kids watch YouTube then I get into it

    15 family created mma and they watched it all happen, the YouTube time, and creating this platform too off with Gracie breakdowns,

    15 Gracie breakdown GSP first one, fedor vs fabricio verdum 2nd..

    16 Gracie’s are mma translators to average couch fan. They are most recognized from Gracie breakdowns even surfing in nosara

    17/18 kids women and men should be trained differently. Assault, police, bullying all different

    18 one bad class can stop everything

    19 we had great teachers

    20 BJJ is the martial art other martial artists retire into

    21 Gracie brothers want to work together to prepare for possible outside threats… don’t fight under same roof. Enemy can’t be under same roof

    22 don’t dominate your training partner that’s short term

    23 team

    24 rich asks why many trained fighters are so peaceful and less aggressive

    25 dad never spanked he always said ‘champ’ and called them champions

    26 let kids feel champs to 13 or so then lose a bit and by 18 take off 100% losing fear

    27 physical attributes help qualify a man. Lose the need to show your tough ans life gets better.

    Learn how to fight… So you don’t have to!

    28 someone being disrespectful can be diffused with calm comfort

    29 those most likely to puff up are the least trained people normally

    30 almost all men do not know how to handle a headlock. Not us… Everyday man must be stressed. A human which can’t breathe.

    31 doesn’t take long time to tread water and protect yourself with BJJ.

    32 every class you wonder how you lived without knowing these easy techniques for personal safety?

    33 COVID and telecommunications Gracie university.com vs other online options. #1 to next number very important up to black belt. Losing brick and mortar adjusted online curriculum through the roof.

    37 it took 10 years of work for GU. Never imagined pandemic would the world to them

    38 other schools felt threatened; traditionalists said you can’t learn online.

    39 now those people have online training.

    40 why Nosara is big part of future. Tropical, surfing, fruits and food, people are relaxed, parking wherever, everything slower but works…

    41 California so demanding and intense but Nosara can’t be replicated. Need a getaway for full release of fun and some on the side BJJ. Rener’s New Years resolution

    42 Ryron’s plan, his first left & surfing stripe

    43 Ryron’s drone video

    Rickson, whole Gracie family

    Ryron saved surfing for mid life crisis

    44 Rener says BJJ predictable at highest level, surfing is a different opponent.

    Renee’s surf wave go pro. Oppone

    45 Nosara is Gracie University of surfing

    46 restaurants. Rener’s favorite food ever

    Il basílico and kids making their own pizzas.

    47 kids & bugs; Rich explains people in area wondering about the martial arts guys and want to know about fighting

    49 UFC events backstage & in crowd; difference between drunk fans and the coaches and fighters

    50 Rener & Ryron even coach against each other in UFC but was smooth. Learn how to fight so you never have to…

    51 once you meet black belts you will find they are chilled out normally. In BJJ can beat someone without inflicting bodily harm while calming them down.

    52 we don’t fight because so good at de escalation. Subduing people without hurting them different than Krav Maga for example. A street fight isn’t a fight if you’re good at BJJ

    54 definition of peace… Surfing in the morning

    Thanks to Kaiya Burnam for editing, Etienne for production, Ale for surf video footage, and Gracie family for images and UFC, Joe Rogan, Brian Ortega, James Rees, plus everyone else we need to thank for helping make this episode a special one!

  • NP #142: Nosara Civic Association President Luis Pardo addresses all kinds of issues

    NP #142: Nosara Civic Association President Luis Pardo addresses all kinds of issues

    Luis Pardo is a hardworking man trying to make a difference for Nosara’s future while serving as NCA President. Here’s some notes from this episode:

    Luis states our guests are changing.

    Ex: Late night party folks starting to show up. Hotel guests starting to ask ‘Where are the umbrellas on the beach?’ and things like this.

    New investors are creating bigger consequences.

    We all need to sacrifice… Not just others.

    Nature has to deal with habitats being cut, bigger gardens, large buildouts using too much property, etc.

    Since 2018 NCA pushing regulatory plan and helping.

    We now have internet, trash pickup, etc… All those things are thanks to planning.

    Is NCA the police? Do people understand the role in how NCA affects community?

    NCA are planners. Goal is to plan ahead for what will happen in future. Ex: Trash

    NCA are not the enforcers.

    Temporary building regulations still being argued for.

    People have been trying to steal land from NCA which takes time.

    7302 is ongoing issue and over 40 land owners in Esperanza are in communication with NCA.

    Dump update: officially closed and NCA has approved plans but needs funding to pay for new facility

    Lack of funding biggest issue

    Luis feels should be a walking community, not a driving one. References updated law requiring sidewalks need to be included

    Rich says NCA needs people who disagree with them to still support and asks Luis how to address

    Rich says some community organizations will not communicate

    Should your dog have a leash?

    How often do people actually communicate?

    NCA is not trying to be a police force to stop development. Rich thinks people might not understand this.

    Rich asks what is Luis’ message for the haters?

  • NP #139: Nosara road situation update in 8 minutes; Upcoming road blockades & what levels of government we need help from

    NP #139: Nosara road situation update in 8 minutes; Upcoming road blockades & what levels of government we need help from

    Horrible road conditions are causing tension amongst Nosara’s residents. So much so, there is a planned protest to block traffic in order to garner attention from the federal and the municipality governmental levels.

    In this quick Nosara Podcast episode, Lucca Spendlingwimmer updates us about both the need for higher quality improvements in addition to immediate, necessary assistance from multiple levels of government.

    He explains challenges we’re facing with quality of repairs, changing government administrations, in addition to potential help on the way as well as explaining items we should have patience on. The national news outlets are addressing this situation as well.

    From Andres Gonzalez on public Facebook group Nosara Pavimento: “Copy this hash tag and share on all government pages!”

    #DrAmadorLaRuta160NosaraPorFavor

    https://www.facebook.com/100038850027017/posts/683173876320940/?d=n

    We’ll be back in with updates from the road committee soon.

  • NP #123: Nosara’s water permit saga continues: Local architects and their clients prepare for legal action

    NP #123: Nosara’s water permit saga continues: Local architects and their clients prepare for legal action

    The water saga in Nosara (and all of Guanacaste) unfortunately continues… As a result, some local architects & their clients are preparing litigation hoping to bring attention to the current water permit situation.

    It is a confusing situation for many residents and frequently debated in the community.

    One local ASADA, led by the tireless Lili Adams, is trying their best to help everyone involved and answer questions. They strongly disagree with the message and opinions shared by Lucca and Evangelina in this episode.

    Here is the most recent ASADA update: https://www.facebook.com/286568978085143/posts/6031081330300517/

    Unfortunately, the current permitting situation is not within their control. The issue is the processing of many ASADA’s capacities through AyA. However, some are unaware this is an AyA level issue, not a decision of a local ASADA trying to block development.

    This podcast was recorded in October. It’s now December and unfortunately this issue is ongoing.

    The Nosara Podcast episodes are an opportunity for guests to say whatever they wish. The NP’s intention is simply to share what’s happening within the community. Please remember the opinions expressed by the guests are those of the guests and you’re welcome to contact them directly.

    All community organizations are invited and we welcome all dialogue concerning Nosara community issues.

  • NP #121: Legal update about water situation around Nosara with Jose Arce

    NP #121: Legal update about water situation around Nosara with Jose Arce

    The water situation is a topic of much debate around Nosara. In this NP episode, attorney Jose Arce updates us about:

    • The legal situation surrounding the current moratorium on water permits
    • Answers questions about when he feels this ban will end
    • Addresses why this is happening and what is needed to solve it
    • Touches upon if there is any evidence there naught be ulterior motives from certain groups or people to impede development causing this to occur.

    We appreciate Jose coming on this episode to help explain what’s going on.

  • NP #120: Nick Mcalpin shares serious water knowledge & personal opinions in this 38 minute Nosara Podcast episode

    NP #120: Nick Mcalpin shares serious water knowledge & personal opinions in this 38 minute Nosara Podcast episode

    Nick Mcalpin joins Rich for this new episode of the Nosara Podcast to talk about wastewater, storm water and soil management. He explains the problems Nosara has with these three topics and the possible ways we can all start to contribute to the solution. He also shares his own way of living in his property which can inspire many of us to live life differently and in a more ecological way.

    Here are some links of interest:
    https://www.instagram.com/plain.surf/ (Nick’s instagram where he posts a lot about his property and alternative ways of living)
    https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/ (a book Nick mentions)
    https://www.instagram.com/nosarapodcast/
    https://www.facebook.com/NosaraPodcast