This is the home of the podcast for Jason Garfield, Original and Authentic Performer, Juggling Debunker, World Juggling Federation President, Author of the Theory and Practice of Juggling Book and DVD. The podcast will not only feature information about juggling but will also feature just about anything Jason feels like. Jason Garfield's life, at time, contains material that some with a different sense of humor find odd and questionable. Proceed with caution.
Trick of the Week - 3 Club 3 up 360 Connected to a 3 up backcross 360
Grammar and Spelling
Your: Something that is yours. "Your clubs, your attitude, your mistake, your juggling looks nice"
You're (You are) Something that you are. "You're a jerk, you're spelling "you're" wrong by spelling it "your" if you mean to talk about what someone is or what someone is doing"
Exercise and Juggling
If you've never lifted weights before, start off slow, with light weights and only a few sets or you will be sore for days! Practice with light weights until you get the feel for the correct form. Get a certified trainer to help you put together your routine and to show you how to lift with proper form.
Good Pre Workout Complex Carb Recommendations:
Pasta
Wild rice
Brown rice
Oatmeal
Multi-grain bread
Buckwheat bread
Oat bran bread
Oat bran cereal
Potatoes
Yams
Pre Workout Carb meal: Everyday Macaroni and Cheese - Serves 5
Don't be tempted to use either preshredded or nonfat cheddar cheese in this dish. The texture and flavor of the mac and cheese will suffer substantially. For best results, choose a low-fat cheddar cheese that is sold in block form and has roughly 50 percent of the fat and calories of regular cheese (we like Cabot brand).
Salt
1/2 pound elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
1 (12-ounce) can reduced-fat evaporated milk
3/4 cup 2 percent milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or celery salt (optional)
Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and the macaroni; cook until the pasta is completely cooked and tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and leave it in the colander; set aside.
Add the evaporated milk, 1/2 cup of the 2 percent milk, mustard, garlic powder (if using), cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the now-empty saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Whisk the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup milk together, then whisk it into the simmering mixture. Continue to simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Off the heat, gradually whisk in the cheddar until melted and smooth. Stir in the macaroni, and let the macaroni and cheese sit off the heat until the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 5 minutes, before serving.
Per serving: Cal 360; Fat 10 g; Sat fat 6 g; Chol 40 mg; Carb 45 g; Protein 24 g; Fiber 1 g; Sodium 720 mg
Variation: Everyday Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas
Follow the recipe for Everyday Macaroni and Cheese, adding 2 ounces deli-style baked ham, cut into 1/3-inch pieces, and 3/4 cup frozen peas with the macaroni in step 3.
Per serving: Cal 390; Fat 10 g; Sat fat 6 g; Chol 45 mg; Carb 49 g; Protein 28 g; Fiber 3 g; Sodium 880 mg.
Guest Vova Galchenko talks about preparing for competition, the effect that the discussion on effect and affect has had on him, Luke Burrage’s premeditated mockery of the WJF UK Open, plans for the future, and a couple of perplexing situations. Also discussed:
Winner of the Trick of Last Week (Chris Fowler)
Trick of the Week - 4 Ball shower connected to a 4 up synch 360
Follow up on emails about names ending in “ing”
Sarah’s report on the plausibility of a WJF televised pay per view event
Jason Garfield and Sarah Zolten discuss WJF 4, Thomas Dietz and Vova Galchenko 's performances at the IJA festival, the upcoming WJF Training Camp, Ben Tolpin and Jack Kalvan's "Extreme Juggling" competition, rumors about Jason, plus TWO perplexing situations and the trick of the week.
Trick of Last Week (Episode 2)
3rd Place - Stephen Caruso
2nd Place
- Carey Pickford Jr.
1st place
- Chris Fowler
Extreme Juggling Exposed
Penn Jillette Introducing the 2004 World Juggling Federation Freestyle Competition
Go behind the scenes with Jason Garfield as he travels to South Carolina to perform at the BMW manufacturing plant. AND the winner of the Episode 3 trick of the week.
All show material is copyright Jason Garfield and may not be re-performed by anyone at any time including but not limited to all volunteer routines and associated lines.