Finding Your Buff

Happy new year! Magic and Carth cover everything from Prelude EC in Queens, to Kindred Awards 2025, to the upcoming auditions. Finally, we're caught up! Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Happy 1-year anniversary! Magic and Carth share their feelings on the podcast 1 year after its inception: their accomplishments, challenges, and lasting impacts. Is this the end, or will there be another season? Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth discuss what it means to put in extra time to train on your own. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

AC & Justin answer YOUR burning questions! Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

The second community episode ever features Avril Sanchez and Justin Rocillo, co-directors of Sweet Potatoez! Magic and Carth get to pick the brains of this talented couple, and hear their views on comp, team synergy, and what they want to work on next. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth struggle to remember everything they've wanted to say since the whirlwind of the auditions ended.Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth share their raw feelings two hours after they found out if they got onto the team. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

The moment you've been waiting desperately for... Magic shares the answer to his riddle.Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth discuss how their first ever dance auditions went. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth discuss their mindset heading into the competitive dance team auditions, and what they have been doing to train and prepare. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth force Nate to talk about their favourite subject, them. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

The wait is finally over. Nate answers YOUR burning questions! Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

The very first community episode, featuring none other than Nathan Tiangson, himself! Learn about the origin of Kindred Culture and what it's like to run the studio. It's pretty much only downhill from here (the podcast)... Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

"Yes, no one can beat us in vibes, but we also maybe possibly might sometimes maybe have capable dancers. "Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Have you ever wondered what a dance class in Tokyo is like? Is the dance etiquette the same? Do they loiter too? Find out as special guest Bryoff gets to finish what he was saying... Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth discuss typical dance class etiquette with a special guest who joins them pretty much straight off the plane... Listen to this episode to learn what NOT to do in class. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Magic and Carth respond to listener questions and comments. Learn about their views on favouritism in dance, the immigrant childhood experience, drip, and who is most likely to join a cult. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

A mystery guest joins Magic and Carth to discuss his first dance class ever. Listen as they make their case for dance, while discussing a plethora of other hobbies. Why do you like to dance? What are your other hobbies? Do you think Magic could beat Carth in a badminton game? Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

In this episode, Magic and Carth, along with a special guest, talk about navigating the dance journey when those closest are not necessarily supportive. Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

This episode is for any dancer out there who has ever doubted themselves. Magic and Carth read and respond to the insights and encouragement from the listeners. Thank you to them for carrying this episode! Send your thoughts to @findingyourbuff on Instagram.

Carth's bestie joins this episode to discuss her dance journey, fashion choices, their past tiffs, how one makes friends at a dance studio, and most importantly, who makes them laugh the most. Who makes you laugh the most? Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

After a small break, *award winners* Magic and Carth review the emotional Kindred Awards, their dance highlights from last year, their favourite pieces that they learned, and what they hope to focus on this year. Send your 2024 memories to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram (to be shared in the next episode - maybe).

Magic and Carth are joined by your 2024 best up & coming choreographer and best female dancer on this episode. The discussion spans a variety of topics, from healthy relationships, to industry dancing, to raising kids, to screen time, to filmmaking, to The Office... Listen to find out how that's even possible! Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

Magic and Carth are joined by 8 special guests after their Saturday evening rehearsal. Talking about food seemed to be the best way to keep the performance nerves at bay. See if you can guess who all 8 guests are! Note: This was literally recorded on an iPhone placed on the floor in the middle of the room. Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

Magic and Carth discuss their fears of dancing in front of the camera, and end up sharing some of their insecurities. Are you confident in front of the camera? Why do you record yourself? Should you post all of your videos? Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

Magic and Carth fittingly freestyle this episode on... freestyling! They discuss their feelings on it, their experiences thus far both freestyling and battling, and how they feel about the other side - choreography. Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

In this episode, Magic and Carth have a discussion with two special guests about their journey from covering dances on their own to taking classes in studio with a community. Did it help or hinder? Is one better than the other? And where can we watch these covers... Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

Wondering what taking a dance class for the first time feels like? In this episode, Magic and Carth share their first dance class experiences. They discuss why they took the plunge, how they felt, and what tips they would give themselves if they could go back in time. Enjoy, and good luck in your first dance class ;) Send your thoughts to @carth and @themagic_17 on Instagram.

This episode is raw and only edited with some music. A quick introduction to the hosts Magic and Carth. They also explain why they want to do the podcast and why the other (host) is good for the show. Plus some extra talks for fun :D This episode is a light-hearted no-structure run to help get things rolling. Happy listening and dancing!