Hello world. Today's guest has truly one of the most fascinating life stories I've ever heard.

Wally Green grew up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Brooklyn, where all he knew at a very young age was gangs, guns, and violence.

Until one day he met a man who taught him how to play

ping pong in his early teens. From there, Wally went to become one of the best table tennis players

in the world and went on to represent the United States in over 40 international competitions

in over 20 countries, including North Korea. And his story about visiting North Korea is fucking mind bending.

So buckle up, say your prayers, and enjoy this fascinating conversation with Wally Green.

Wally Green, dude.

Thank you for traveling all the way here from New York.

The trip was okay, but towards...

You weren't expecting the lightning storm.

Yeah.

Like towards the end of the trip, man, started getting a little bumpy.

And, you know, it's been a while since I've been on a flight, so I forgot how that felt.

Not to mention the lady sitting across from me going, Jesus, Jesus,

and her dog going the whole time. So yeah. For the listeners that aren't familiar with who you are

and your story, tell me a little bit about your background and who you are. Well, my name is

Wally Green. I'm from New York City. I grew up in the projects as a young kid,

13 years old, got into guns and gangs. I was able to change my life through the most unlikely

sport of ping pong, a sport that I hated as a kid anyway, but I guess that's what took me out

of where I was.

Played all over the world for the U.S. team and then even did my own diplomacy for world peace in North Korea.

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