We’ll Take it From Here with Joe

We welcome back two of our friends, who bring nothing but great vibes both inside and outside the Octagon. Alex Rios and Brandon Bernard were on episode 141 (be sure to listen to that if you have not already), however today they return as professional MMA fighters. We had a great conversation about life over the past year and a half. We hear stories about a wild encounter with a pant-lass crackhea...

We are joined by Dr. Gus and Andy Segovia, who do not need any introductions at this point. This was a fun one because we have Andy, who is currently in law enforcement, and Dr. Gus, a forensic psychologist, picking each other's minds on diverse topics. Topics include serial killers/criminal mindsets, Christianity and Jesus, conspiracies, and more. If you have listened to these two in past epi...

We had a great conversation with Frank Patierno. Frank is a friend from Pure MMA, who has an incredible story about how faith in God and you will propel you forward in life. Frank is the oldest of four boys, who had his life turned upside down early on, when his parents divorced. Naturally, Frank started going down the wrong path. Fortunately, Frank used competitive swimming as a way to drown out...

We welcome back to the show our friend Billy Van Dyke. Since his prior appearances on episodes 123 & 151, Billy has moved to Austin, Texas, founded Elevation Strength and Conditioning, and made his Pro MMA debut for which he holds a 2-0 record. We talk about his most recent CFFC victory in Atlantic City, his new business, and life in general. We focus on the qualities and traits that Billy see...

We welcome our friend Joe Campisi aka "Benny Tutto" to the show. Joe Campisi is a BJJ Black Belt with 20 years of experience and one of the head instructors at Pure MMA. If you train at Pure, you know that Joe is extremely disciplined and a student of the game, however he was not always this way. After his father's passing at 12-years old, Joe went down a tough path, which saw him an...

First off, we had some technical difficulties with the software, which caused us to lose a major portion of the video. We found this out after finishing the show. We have fixed the issue and will ensure it does not happen again. This week, we discuss our thoughts on how/why people dig themselves into their stances and are unwilling to change them. Obviously, we are not saying to automatically chan...

*Explicit Content* We welcome back Billy Liamero to give some updates on the past half year of his life. Billy loves his life and is living it to the fullest. There is nothing we can write that will explain the show, so you will have to listen for yourself. Episode resources: Sponsor: Honest Supplements - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://honestsupplements.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Instagram: welltakeit...

We welcome back Andy Segovia for a third time and as usual have a deep conversation. To learn more about Andy, listen to episodes 114 & 150. We start out talking about MMA and Andy's thoughts on having another professional fight. We transition over to modern social/political issues, where we focus on being informed but not consumed in the drama. Andy shares how Jesus and his faith have imp...

We had to pivot due to a last-minute rescheduling of a guest. It so happened that the whole situation with Iran popped off the morning of this recording. We explicitly stated that by the time that this airs, the situation could be drastically different, which is why we do not critique the situation outside of our initial opinions (the Iranian leader was reported dead immediately after we hit the s...

We have added two new cameras to the studio for an enhanced product and decided to have a duo show to ensure everything runs smoothly. Timmy has always claimed that he could be "teetering on the Tism (autism), so we take a quiz from Psychology Today to verify if he is correct. Obviously, this is not a diagnosis and nor should be taken as serious. Enjoy Episode resources: Sponsor: Honest Suppl...

This week we touch on the Epstein saga with a theory that was taken from Andy Frisella from the RealAF podcast (Andy has been saying this for a year but recently said it on episodes 999 and 1000). We want to give credit where credit is due. To be clear, this is a possibility of what COULD be going on. If this theory is wrong, then we go back to square one. As a reminder, the only sides in this are...

We welcome Scott Dorey back to the show. For an introduction to who Scott is we recommend listening to Scott's first episode, which is 102. We catch up with Scott, as a lot has changed in his life within the last two years. We talk BJJ, parenting (from Scott's perspective), learn some more wild stories from Scott's past, and his philosophy of being present in the moment. Enjoy. Episode...

Dr. Gus joins us for the fifth time on the show, and once again we have an intriguing conversation. If you have not already listened/watched Dr. Gus's previous episodes, go do so now (ep. 10, 18, 71, & 210). This week, we talk about how to spot a government Psyop, and how this relates to our current socio-economic climate (2020, immigration, politics, etc.). Come with an open mind. Episode...

What's up guys? We had to reschedule our episode with Dr. Gus from episode 210 (watch/listen if you haven't already), so we bring you another duo show. I (Joe) had a nice conversation with my Mom about finding true happiness within before searching for it outside. We build on this and give our takes on how we reset our minds when in the midst of life; essentially finding a mini vacation to...

We bring you guys a duo episode this week and talk about current events, specifically ICE. We give our opinions on the matter, and we also address the fact that the country is being divided, ONCE AGAIN. Both sides are being pitted against each other, and the powers at be are running the same playbook as the past. It's okay to have an opinion but the outrage and divide is by design. Keep that i...

We welcome to the show our friend from Pure MMA, James Fox. James is loved in the community due to his respectful and kind-hearted demeanor. However, he became this way from his past experiences as someone who went against the grain. In this episode, James shares stories about his career as a paramedic, how he became a cast member for New York Ink (a tattoo spin-off of Miami Ink), and his start in...

We welcome back to the show Dr. Gus Mouhtis. Dr. Gus has joined us as a guest in episodes' 10, 18, and 71; so, be sure to check those episodes out, as well. As a former forensic psychologist, contracted to work with the federal government, Dr. Gus has worked on ample cases involving all kinds of criminals. Dr. Gus expands on the psychology behind why these people became criminals and what they...

Happy New Year guys! We have a great episode this week and a banger to kick off the new year. We welcome Sam Messina to the show. We met Sam at Pure MMA and invited him to share his incredible life story. Sam takes us back to his early days as a Heroin addict. Whether it was selling his flat screen TV or having a gun pointed toward his face, Sam found any means possible to chase that high. However...

Merry Christmas everyone! We wish you all an amazing Christmas Day and weekend with loved ones. We bring to you a Christmas special. We reminisce on past Christmas days, our favorite thing about Christmas, favorite gifts, and the best movies. That being said, Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie. Enjoy. Episode resources: Sponsor: Honest Supplements - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://honestsuppl...

We break up the stream of guests with a duo episode. Don't worry we have more guests to come and like you, can't wait to hear their stories. This week we reflect on our takeaways from the 2025 guests. The theme is common amongst all; no matter what you are going through, you will be the one to make it better. If you want to improve, it's through you. We appreciate your unwavering suppo...

We have a treat for you, especially for any aspiring or current Entrepreneurs, as we sat down with Dr. Matthew Cifelli of Attain Physical Therapy.  Matt’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 12, when he started selling Spice Girls lollipops in the middle school hallways.  Fast forward 24 years and Matt is running one of the fastest growing private, Physical Therapy practices in the country...

This week we sat down with one of the OG Striking coaches of Pure MMA, Melvis "Mel" Figueroa. We learned about Mel's personal life from his time living in Puerto Rico, to present day as a father, husband, and MMA coach. At 12 years old, Mel experienced his parents splitting up, being a father figure to his younger brother, and fighting the local kids who tried bullying him. At 27, Me...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  We hope you enjoy the holiday with family and/or friends.  We are grateful for your continued support and hope today you take some time to express some gratitude for the positive areas in your life.  We welcome Phil McEntee back to the show for the fifth time.  Phil does not need an introduction, and we suggest listening to his other episodes if you have not alread...

We welcome back retired Sgt. Alfred Brenner IV "Al" to the show. If you have not already, we recommend listening to episode 152 before this one. Previously, Al shared an incredible, tear-jerking story as a Marine Corps. K9 Handler in Afghanistan alongside his best friend, Grief. This week's conversation is more light-hearted. We focus on Al's continued mission of spreading positi...

Another duo episode in which Timmy and I speak about some realizations we had over the past week. We speak about the importance of gratitude and of stepping back to enjoy life. As humans, we always seek to get better and create. This is fundamentally important for society, however sometimes we can get so wrapped up in constant worry, that we forget to be present in the moment. Gratitude and self-a...