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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 22 MIN

Winner Of The 2025 American Nija Warrior Kai Beckstrand

from Arroe Collins Like It's Live · host Arroe Collins

Since we last saw Kai, he's graduated high school, completed a lifelong dream and earned his EMT and Fire certifications and is currently researching which department he will join.Had a perfect season 16 other than timing out on the rope. Has only fallen twice in 3 seasons. He felt like he worked his whole life trying to get to that moment and he wasn't ready for it.Has been called the fastest ninja on the planet. Has had the fastest time on every qualifying course he's run and the fastest time in his last 2 semis. He took 1st place on Stage 2 in S16.Continues to make history with family. Kai and his Dad were the 1st father & son to hit buzzers together (ANW13). He and Luke were the first brothers to beat stage 1 together (ANW16)Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump. He can't run with it... but it helps maintain his blood sugar without taking 5-6 shots each day.ANW History:ANW Jr. S1 Champion, S2 Finalist3x ANW Veteran and 3x FinalistANW 13 - Stage 2ANW 15 - Stage 1AMW 16 - Stage 4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Since we last saw Kai, he's graduated high school, completed a lifelong dream and earned his EMT and Fire certifications and is currently researching which department he will join.Had a perfect season 16 other than timing out on the rope. Has only fallen twice in 3 seasons. He felt like he worked his whole life trying to get to that moment and he wasn't ready for it.Has been called the fastest ninja on the planet. Has had the fastest time on every qualifying course he's run and the fastest time in his last 2 semis. He took 1st place on Stage 2 in S16.Continues to make history with family. Kai and his Dad were the 1st father & son to hit buzzers together (ANW13). He and Luke were the first brothers to beat stage 1 together (ANW16)Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump. He can't run with it... but it helps maintain his blood sugar without taking 5-6 shots each day.ANW History:ANW Jr. S1 Champion, S2 Finalist3x ANW Veteran and 3x FinalistANW 13 - Stage 2ANW 15 - Stage 1AMW 16 - Stage 4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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