Surprise Guest: The Bearded Blevins | The Duo Dives into Early Gaming, Fame Life, and Keeping Family Strong.

AFK w/ Ninja

Ninja & SALT

Video Games, Society & Culture, Afk, Gaming, Entertainment News, Culture, Society, Leisure, Esports, Ninja, Entertainment, News, Wellness

4.8 • 638 Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to another electrifying AFK solo episode. Except this time… we’re not solo! Get ready for a solo dolo DUO episode cause joining us is special guest Jonathan ‘Bearded’ Blevins, Ninja’s older brother. Kick back for an incredible family heart to heart as Ninja and Jonathan take us on a nostalgic journey through their gaming-filled childhood - from old school Halo Reach matches to today’s Fortnite family Fridays. We delve into their earliest gaming memories and hometown legends. Discover what life before fame was like and how Ninja’s rise to stardom tested their bond and what they've learned along the way. Plus, find out why the Detroit Lions hold a special place in their hearts.

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome, welcome.
0:05.0	Welcome to...
0:06.0	Today, we have none other than my flesh, my blood, my brother, Jonathan, bearded Blevins.
0:28.0	Need I say more?
0:30.1	We had a fan submission come in from April Seeley that just seemed perfect for this moment.
0:35.0	April asked for an interview with your brother talking about growing up together, the fun times, the struggles.
0:39.6	And, well, here we are.
0:41.2	Jonathan, let me just going to jump right in and talk about you punching me.
0:47.3	No, yeah, let's not.
0:48.4	Let's just, you've already talked about the struggles.
0:51.0	So the good times then.
0:52.9	Yeah.
0:53.4	So strap in, keep your hands and arms inside
0:55.9	the vehicle at all times because you are now tuned in to AFK with Ninja. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome.
1:05.8	You know what's crazy, dude?
1:11.3	I'm going to unlock a bunch of memories for me.
1:13.9	Because off the top of my head, it is very surprising, or is it, since you're the first one,
1:18.8	that like you kind of went away from gaming before Chris and I.
1:23.1	I mean, how do we paint this picture?
1:25.2	I don't know.
1:25.6	You've got this memory of us as fighting as kids.
1:27.6	We did fight as kids all the time.
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