Life Unraveled Podcast

On this episode, Justin Rader talks about growing up training martial arts and wrestling and how he developed a lot of very important values early on that set the stage for him to one day become a world champion. Justin talks about his matches with Rafa and Cobrinha over the years, the development of his signature moves and some of his most satisfying moments along his journey. Professor Rader rec...

William McGlothlin is a long-time friend, jiu-jitsu black belt, pro fighter and coach of UFCs rising star, Bryce "Thug Nasty" Mitchell. On this episode we talk about Willie's martial arts journey which began in 1998, his MMA career and some of his perspectives on teaching, coaching and cornering fighters. There are also stories here about Bryce's first MMA fight and his most recent win in at #UFC2...

Mark and Brian sit down for a convo about how he got into Jiu-Jitsu, what it's like having a brother as your number one training partner and competition. In addition to training and competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Mark also operates multiple Fitness Kickboxing locations. Thanks for coming on the show, man!

Brian owns Springfield BJJ in Missouri and holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under gi and no-gi world champion, Caio Terra. On this episode we talk about Brian’s concentration on no-gi and the 10th planet system earlier on in his jiu-jitsu journey and his eventual move to the Caio Terra association. Brian discusses the Springfield area BJJ scene, his background in competing, jiu-jitsu camps,...

Robby Beard is a multi-art black belt and owns five martial arts academies in the Memphis, TN area. Mr. Beard is also the President of V3fights. On this episode, I talk with Robby about the martial arts industry, his decision to become a “Black Belt in Business”, earning his Black Belt under Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, as well as earning a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Ricardo Liborio. Robby and...

Kevin shares his amazing story about how and when he found Jiu-Jitsu, how he developed his style, the benefits of constantly working as a referee for the AGF and seeing matches all across the country.  Kevin is also a sponsored athlete and competes in superfights and tournaments on the regular basis. Hear who and what has influenced and inspired him to become an amazing martial artist.

Coach Kirby is the owner of Rock City MMA in Little Rock, AR. He holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and is also a 4th degree Black Belt in TKD. On this episode of MMA Unraveled, Coach Kirby talks about how he got his start in martial arts training, when he transitioned to MMA, what it was like training with Pat Miletich and his team, opening his first martial arts academy, Arkansas Jiu-Jitsu a...

Mike is back for another podcast where we swap old stories of training together for over a decade.  Mike is a black belt, coach of champions and co-owner of Inferno.  He has one of the most creative martial minds of anyone you will ever meet.  He is also an excellent cook.   Love. you, Mikey.  See you next time.

It was truly awesome getting to sit down and talk with Ryan Harmon about his music and plans for the future.  On this episode of Music Unraveled we talk about Ryan's influences, how we are both Billy Strings fanboys, growing up playing music, what things have been like being an artist amid the shutdown and much more.  Check out Ryan's bio below as well as links to his website, American Idol auditi...

Eric is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as Judo. He is also the owner of Pyramid CrossFit and Pyramid Martial Arts in Tennessee. We discuss his Martial Arts background in TKD, competing in MMA and the IKF, his career as an adult competitor on the Jiu-Jitsu circuit and things he has going on with his academy and CrossFit box. Thanks to Eric for taking the time to come on the show. It's...

Danny Dring is a 7th degree black belt under Joe Lewis in the Joe Lewis Fight Systems (JLFS). Mr. Dring talks about how Joe Lewis was an influence on him as a teenager and meeting him for the first time in 1981 when Joe was in his 40s and making a comeback. We also get into some stories from training at the karate college and what is was like Sparring with Joe. Joe was 68 years old when he passed...

Brandon is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and owns an academy in Alabama. He is also a podcaster, commentator and coach. Brandon talks about how he got into Martial Arts training, his take on the 10th planet warm ups, how he runs classes, awesome stories about training with Jean Jacques, Rickson and much more. Thanks for tuning in.

Brandon Quick is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Jamie Walsh and Co-Owner of the American Grappling Federation. He is also the head of the BQuick JJ Network.   Brandon grew up in Socal and began training Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager and now has over 20 years on the mats. Brandon is also a Combat veteran. He is now headquartered in Texas.  On this episode, Brandon talks about teaching Jiu-Jitsu in 21 count...

Alan Shade is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roy Dean and also hold a black belt in TKD. On this episode of Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled, Alan discusses how he began training Karate in second grade and his eventual discovery of Jiu-Jitsu. Alan currently owns a martial arts academy in Las Vegas and talks about what the Jiu Jitsu scene is like, as well as cross training with 10th Planet, Evan Dunham and others.

Professor Keith Owen lives in Boise Idaho and is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Legendary 8th degree Gracie Black Belt Professor Pedro Sauer. (www.pedrosauer.com) Keith also holds black belts in two other martial arts styles, a 4th degree in TAI kung-fu and a black sash in Wu Wei Gung Fu under Bruce Lee Student Joseph Cowles.   Professor Owen has eleven black belts under him...

Clay is the #7 ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt in the world. He comes on the podcast to talk about opening up his school in Franklin, TN, what brought him to Jiu-Jitsu, where all it has taken him, his competition background and training with Pedigo Submission Fighting. Clay has traveled the world and done some amazing things! Clay has some amazing goals for the future and we wish him the bes...

Omar is a first degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and owns an academy in Tulsa, Ok. Omar talks about how he got into Jiu-Jitsu, traveling the world and adapting new trends and techniques into his system.

Chris Carlino is co-owner of the American Grappling Federation, one of the largest Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling tournament organizations in the world. On this episode, Chris talks about how he got involved and when he decided to start the AGF, how the organization has evolved over time. Chris also talks about what sets the AGF apart, as well as some of the highlights and lowlights involved with setting...

On this episode of Jiu-Jitsu unraveled, Woods and Brian break down three different Jiu-Jitsu matches: Eddie Cummings vs. Geo Martinez Eddie Cummings vs. Nathan Orchard Gordon Ryan vs. Craigery Jones After we get done breaking down Jiu-Jitsu matches, Woods talks about some of the goals for his next book, cross discipline teaching and learning and the interplay between student, teacher and leader on...

Mitch Lerner is an associate professor of history and director of the Institute for Korean Studies at the Ohio State University. He is an authority on American and East Asian diplomatic relations. Dr. Lerner has been writing during the pandemic and zooms into the podcast to talk about a couple of articles he has written and a book he has been working on. Check out the links to the articles we disc...

Daniel is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Pan-American Champion and owns Triad Martial Arts Academy in Cullman Alabama. He also hold a black belt on Karate. Daniel has a truly unique approach to training and mindset. On this episode, we talk about how he got into martial arts, his competition career, his different perspectives on training, recovery methods and much more.

Chris Thompson owns Thompson Defense Academy in Fort Smith, AR. Chris stops by to talk about the shutdown, podcasting, Jiu-Jitsu and life.

Dan Stahl has directed dozens of theatrical performances, owned a production company, plays in a band and is currently the technical director for the Russellville Center for the Arts.  Dan has been a positive influence in the lives of many young people, your host included.  Thank you for taking the time to sit down with me for the podcast!

Our resident Political Scientist, Dr. Chris Housenick stops in for a chat about politics amid the COVID19 shutdown.  Listen as we riff on Biden, Bernie, Higher Ed, Trump, state governors and opening the economy, churches, dangers to democracy, how businesses are being affected, the philosophy of warfare and Joe Exotic.  Listen up!

Matt Blank is a recently promoted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Danny Dring as well as a recently retired USAF pilot.  Matt and I talk about his beginnings in jiu jitsu, his competition background, returning to training and competing after a surgery, competition training and mindsets, as well as what it is like to run a martial arts/jiu jitsu academy.  Matt operates Shawn Hammonds affiliate...