We’re in the midst of watching American Ninja Warrior Daniel Gil have one of his best seasons ever. He completed both the Oklahoma City Qualifiers and Finals with the fastest times, snagged $10k on the Mega Wall, and earned the Speed Pass.

He didn’t have a Safety Pass for the National Finals, but frankly, Daniel didn’t need it. He breezed through Stage One and Stage Two with a smile on his face.

Daniel is the guest on the latest American Ninja Warrior podcast. He goes over his incredible season (so far!), gives us a look into how his life led to Ninja Warrior, and discusses how deeply important the young Ninja fans truly are to him.

You can listen to the full audio above, or on NBC.Com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play.