Pete Saenz is the new USA Regional Director of Deadly Dozen USA. He and Deadly owner Jason RedBeard Curtis join us to talk all about the future of Deadly. Then the Mayor of Deka Town, Kevin Bubbles Gregory joins to talk DEKA Raleigh.
Pete named Deadly Dozen’s new regional director for the US, based in Laredo, Texas
New affiliate program giving partner gyms 100% of ticket sales instead of the old 50/50 split
Pete’s largest gym event yet, over 300 participants on a professional soccer pitch
Deadly Dozen’s global footprint, already in 35 countries with expansion into Colombia, Malaysia, and Thailand
Plans for Deadly Dozen’s first major Texas track event in early 2027
Deadly Dozen World Champs preview, 2,500 athletes and 60 nationalities at Crystal Palace
Kevin breaking down Deka Raleigh’s turnout, venue, and vibe
Judging and volunteer shortages plaguing Deka events again
Deka’s scheduling issues, elite waves dying down while doubles get overcrowded
Janelle showing up unlisted to Raleigh and taking the podium
Deka World Champs qualification standards changing back to top 30
Attendance numbers trending up across Deka’s 2026 season city by city
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