The Be Someone Podcast

On this episode we chop it up with one of the good guys in professional wrestling Sam Hollomon AKA Buzzsaw Samuels. Sam was one of the first guys that took to me when I started teaching BJJ at Booker T's Reality of Wresting. We have stayed in touch and have chatted about coming on the pod for a year or so now. After making his in ring return about a month ago I knew it was time to reach out and in...

On this episode we sit with Jeremy Mahon who coaches and runs one of Houston's top MMA teams. His WAR training facility and system has been a house on fire and the momentum only seems to be building in the proper direction. He has quietly assembled a team that values hard work, family, and analytics to piece it all together. On top of all this his background and life experiences have given him som...

Another banger of an episode with "The Ultimate Fighter" Pretty Ricky Turcios. Like most of our chats we are all over the place but having a blast all the way through. We discuss everything from the walk down to the octagon to the transformation that takes place before a fight. Make no mistake about it Ricky is a warrior through and through but is not your stereotypical tuff guy. He is very intros...

On this episode we take a deep dive into two areas of my life that I feel strongly about and that is public education & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I really feel as if there is an opportunity for us to marry the two for the betterment of our student population. In particular I want to go after that tough to reach 2% to 5% of students that eat up a disproportionate amount of our admin and teachers tim...

On this episode we chat with Dan Miller of "Royalties International" a gentleman who is looking to change the pro wrestling game. Dan really has an eye for the out of ring action which is a huge part of the game. His business "Royalties International" is looking to put the spotlight on those who want to live the gimmick so to speak. When we think of the greats in this sport past and present one st...

On this episode we chat with the CEO of LOKO Wrestling Jaime Martinez. We chat all things Loko including this final installment coming up next week titled "The Funeral." There is no doubt that Jaime has created something special here in Houston Texas and he plans to go out with a bang at this final show. He has his eyes on some other ventures moving forward and we discuss those also. Thanks for al...

On this episode we chat with an educator that is making moves outside of the classroom. Chip has begun making his pubic speaking rounds and operating outside the traditional box teachers have been put in. He is taking his experiences inside and outside the classroom and sharing them with everyone who will listen. We also chat about his books and tours that have been going on as he soars to the Ama...

On this episode we sit and chat with educator, musician, and tribal chief of "The" Wrestling Club Victor Perry. This young man has taken the pro wrestling world and brought it into the classroom. This outside the box thinking has provided so many youth in his NYC school the opportunity to belong to something bigger than themselves. His effort and enthusiasm has paid off in spades, bringing in supe...

On this episode with chat with up and coming professional mixed martial artist Keron Reed. Keron fights out of the the War Training Center in Houston, TX and is making waves in the fight game. After an ultra successful amateur run Keron is looking to put one foot in front of the other and march right into the UFC if everything goes according to plan. There is zero reason to doubt this young man, h...

On this episode we sit and chat with one of pro wrestlings best young prospects "The Rocket" Josiah Jean. This young man is getting a world class education at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling. He has all the tools to take his career to the cosmos and beyond often times drawing comparisons to a young Booker T himself. The thing that impressed me most about this young man is his coach ability. He is...

On this episode we sit and chat with "The Buzzer" Tommy Bolton a young independent wrestler that is setting the local scene on fire. Tommy has been classically trained at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling where he has gotten a first class education in sports entertainment. This young man has a unique blend of fundamentals and a pinch of the hardcore style. I was tickled to find out that this young m...

On this episode we sit and chat with Big Herc from the wildly popular youtube series "Fresh Out". His show exposes what life behind prison bars is really like. He speaks with other former inmates who have had similar experiences in different facilities. He truly gives the public a behind the curtain look at what hard time looks and feels like. On top of his many conversations with ex cons he is a...

On this installment of the show we sit with DeVante Henton, a young man who took a shot from an AK-47 and lived to tell about it. He is hoping to parlay his unfortunate experience into the avenue of public speaking so he can tell his cautionary tale of survival. DeVante has valuable life experience and I do believe that he is well on his way to making this dream a reality. Thank you for tuning int...

This week we shine the small business spotlight on two of my good friends Elvis and Tyler over at Zenith Productions. These two young men have pooled their talent together and have joined forces in the photography and videography world. The future is bright for these gentlemen if they can stay patient and keep putting one foot in front of the other. Their talent behind the camera is undeniable and...

On this episode we sit and chat with Brandy Harvey the Dean of Instruction at Lone Star College Montgomery. I had the opportunity to coach both of her daughters and can speak to the character of this family. She was kind enough to talk with us on a number of different topics such as her journey, educational philosophies, and how we could improve the the current state of education. Thanks a ton for...

On this episode we chat with up and coming undefeated professional boxer Michael Angeletti. This man was displaced as a youngster during one of the many hurricanes that ravaged Louisiana in recent history. The destruction of his home and numerous obstacles along the way were not enough to deter this young man from reaching his full potential. Mike took his energy and frustration out on the footbal...

On this episode we sit and chat with Mckenzie Neibert the woman behind the UFC's website and media machine. After chatting with her husband Zach on a previous episode I caught wind of her unique story. Mac's story is one of peaks and valleys, a story of having a vision and following through on it. There is not a doubt in my mind that each step was meant to prepare her for the greatness that laid a...

In this episode we chat with my long time friend and real estate expert Manuel Molina. He sits with us and gives us a history lesson on The Woodlands, TX as well as insight into the real estate game. He is a seasoned expert and has seen all angles when it comes to property management. On top of all this Manuel is a friend to the community, giving his time, money, and efforts to the local school sy...

On this episode of the podcast we sit and chop it up with Jaime Martinez and Ninja Mack to discuss the Houston pro phenomenon Loko Wrestling. Jaime has made it his mission to bring the best and brightest talent to Houston's Premier Arena to entertain and wow the fans. His shows continue to be packed to the gills and sell out crowds are the norm. He is even drawn the attention of other promotions a...

On this episode we chat with Chris Lopez who has recently embarked on quite the journey. After spending much of his life in athletics as a competitor he has switched gears. Mr. make it happen will be having his debut MMA promotion next month in August. His knowledge as a fighter and manager provide him with a unique blend of experience and hunger that is sure to take him far in the sport. He has s...

On this episode we sit with Army vet and leader of the Fury 7v7 organization Coach Grant. This mans life experience has led him to a place where he taking young men and molding them into the highest versions of themselves. His hard hitting and no nonsense approach to the game has made him extremely successful and he is just getting started. His goal is to land all of his athletes in college so the...

On this episode we chat with "The Queen" and WWE Hall of Fame inductee Sharmell Huffman. There is so much more to this woman than just a pretty face. A couple of little known facts about this woman, she was head of her class, she was part of James Brown's dance crew, and was Ms. Black America. If you enjoy a good story then you will most certainly like this interview. Thanks a ton Sharmell for giv...

On this episode of the show we chat with "Pretty" Ricky Turcious. Ricky is set to step back into the octagon in a few weeks and continue his winning streak which started on the show. As always we get into some deep conversation about the mind, body, and spirit. We also chop it up a bit about finding his coaching voice and growing as a total martial artist. Best of luck Rick on your next fight and...

On this special episode of the pod we sit with Angelica Robinson AKA "Jelly" and chop it up a little. Jelly is a kind soul one that is filling and addressing a much needed service for our special needs population. Jelly is a is a barber that takes her show on the road and services those who have sensitivities that keep them from getting their haircut on a regular basis. We get a first hand account...

On this episode of the podcast we chat with our old friend Rex Andrews former Reality of Wrestling standout and owner/operator of Pathway Training. This was one of my most interesting interviews because I was able to ask an expert any and all the questions that I personally had about my aging body and ways to adjust my lifestyle to maintain my fitness levels. On top of all that we talk to Rex abou...