My Empty Hands

Episode 131 – Ice Young Video 10.07.2026 1:02:06 ↓

Ice Young

Episode 130 – Barbara Fava Video 05.07.2026 1:22:18 ↓

World Champion Karateka, Barbara Fava joins me for today’s episode.

Episode 129 – Lee Wedlake Video 03.07.2026 57:26 ↓

Lee Wedlake returns to the show to give updates on his journey!

Episode 128 – Jim Ockington Video 30.06.2026 1:13:06 ↓

Jim Ockington

Episode 127 – Carlos Alvarez Video 26.06.2026 1:06:41 ↓

Carlos Alvarez returns to the show, to give updates on his journey and discuss his book, Combat Evolution Martial arts: Aggressive Street Fighting Self-Defense | Winning on the Street and in Life

Episode 126 – Contramestre Espirito Video 23.06.2026 1:12:20 ↓

I had such a great time chatting with my Capoeira brother, Contramestre Espirito! This was such a great episode and I can’t wait to do part 2! Check out his podcast, ⁠Capoeira Talk: Stories Beyond the Roda⁠

Episode 124 – Wanda “Garra” Rogers Video 15.06.2026 1:05:37 ↓

Today’s episode features Professora Garra, my sister in Capoeira!

Episode 123 – Joe Stricklett Video 12.06.2026 1:21:01 ↓

Joe Stricklett

Episode 122 – David Pantano Video 09.06.2026 51:05 ↓

David Pantano

Episode 121 – Garrett Scott Video 07.06.2026 1:08:39 ↓

This “lost” episode is with Garrett Scott, the first deaf American to earn a black belt in BJJ. He has such a great story and I’m super excited to be able to share it.

Episode 120 – Bill Piper Video 01.06.2026 1:23:50 ↓

It’s truly an honor to have my Kenpo teacher, Bill Piper, on this episode.

Episode 119 – Kerri M. Timinski Video 29.05.2026 1:04:15 ↓

On this episode, I chat with Kerri Timinski. I thought her story was quite inspirational and very much wanted to share it. She has quite the love and passion for the martial arts! Be sure to follow her! www.onnakimono.com droogsmma.com ellixsonstkd.com IG: fatass.or.badass TT: Kerri | Fattie to Baddie

Episode 118 – Cliff Kinchen Video 25.05.2026 1:02:20 ↓

Cliff Kinchen returns to the show to talk about his new book!

Episode 117 – Ted Sumner Video 24.05.2026 1:00:44 ↓

Mr. Sumner returns to the show to talk about the upcoming, Gathering of the Eagles 2026 event!

Episode 116 – Jeremy Lesniak Video 22.05.2026 1:02:34 ↓

On this episode I speak with Jeremy Lesniak, founder of Whistlekick!  @Whistlekick  ​

Episode 115 – Larry Tatum Video 15.05.2026 ↓

Live recording of my conversation with SGM Larry Tatum.

Episode 113 – Ian Lauer Video 07.05.2026 1:10:10 ↓

My Empty Hands Podcast: Episode 113 – Ian Lauer In this episode, host Reggie Darden sits down with Ian Lauer, a multi-disciplined martial artist, actor, and school owner. Ian shares his journey from watching Kung Fu movies as a child in Ohio to training with legendary instructors in Los Angeles and eventually returning home to build a thriving martial arts community. Host: Reggie Darden Guest: Ian...

Episode 111 – Rob Hazelwood Video 24.04.2026 51:53 ↓

Rob Hazelwood

Episode 110 – Tyler Duda Video 17.04.2026 59:14 ↓

I’m chatting with Tyler Duda in today’s episode about his journey in Kenpo.

Episode 109 – Adam Knorr Video 10.04.2026 1:01:34 ↓

On this episode, I’m chatting with my Hapkido teacher, Adam Knorr! We get into how the martial arts found him and his over 30 years in Hapkido! https://knorrsacademy.com

Episode 108 – Andrew Adams Video 03.04.2026 59:46 ↓

On this episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Adams, co-host of Whistle Kick Martial Arts Radio whistlekick.com

Episode 107 – Anthony Herrera Video 27.03.2026 59:43 ↓

Anthony Herrera