The Be Someone Podcast

On this episode we chat with Daisy Fresh alumni Alejandro Wajner who has recently taken the reigns at Mt. Vernon High School as the wrestling coach. Alejandro shares with us what it was like this first year and what he has in store moving forward for the program. Ale's blend of charisma, knowledge, and love of people will most certainly raise this sleeping giant from the ashes. On top of all that...

We chat with one of the most explosive athletes in the entire state of Texas. This dual sport athlete has everything it takes to lead his team the CP Cavs to the promised land. He is equal parts athlete, scholar, and gentleman which makes him the perfect match for any university that is willing to take a chance on him. As someone who has known Connor since the age of 6 I can tell you that this bet...

On this episode with chat with one of Houston's premier young people Tice Williams. This young man has all the intangibles it takes to make it in any walk of life. Not only is he a triple threat in the sports world playing football, basketball, and track at a super high level. He is also a high character young man that thrives in the classroom because of the strong emphasis his family puts on acad...

On this episode we speak with professional wrestler, educator, coach, actor and model Rudy Garza. This young man has lofty goals and all the confidence in the world which leads me to believe they will come to fruition. On this episode we chop it up and discuss growing up an immigrant as well as his journey into the pro wrestling game. We had to cut out a little early so keep your eyes peeled for p...

On this episode of the pod we chat with grappling specialist and shoe culture entrepreneur Cristian Guzman. We were lucky enough to go on location to him and his brother Giovani's storefront The Space City Collective. I was given a crash course on the shoe game as well as delve into Cristians grappling roots. We appreciate you listening and supporting the show. Like always I challenge you to go ou...

We sit down and chat with the mad scientist himself Brian McGinty from Pow3r Plus training systems. Brian is a long time friend of mine and I have been fortunate enough to see him build his business and brand over the course of the last 5 years. He is doing something special and revolutionizing the training game one athlete at a time. He has been educated first hand by Marv and Gary Marinovich so...

On this episode I chat with Roosh Williams and talk all things Houston Rockets. We go down the list and give the organization report card grades based on our assessment of the season. We also talk the upcoming NBA draft and go over our wish list of young talent as well as potential trade scenarios. Thanks for supporting the show as we get primed for season 3 in a few. Have a blessed day and go out...

On this episode we chat with long time friend and Houston MMA pioneer Adam Schindler. We trek his amazing journey all the way from state championships in West Virginia to fitness and motivation guru out in Vegas. Along the way he has had many amazing pitstops which include military service, mixed martial arts, and fatherhood. So sit back relax and enjoy this episode with my good friend Adam Schind...

On this our 100th episode we sit and chat with UFC vet and my Brazilian jiu jitsu coach Alex Morono. It has been a minute since we shot the breeze and a lot has happened for this young man. We talk the opening of his new Gracie Barra location located in The Woodlands Texas, commentary for Fury FC as well as recent string of victories inside the octagon. One thing is quite certain Alex is on a roll...

On this episode we sit with master educator and author Andrea Bitner. The seasoned teacher has been on the front line serving our young people up in the north east. Upon her introduction into education she noticed some things that did not sit right with her and proceeded to do something about it. Andrea took it upon herself to improve upon her craft so she could be the teacher her students needed....

On this installment of the podcast we chat with the jack of all trades Samantha Buttery. Sam is an ambitious young lady that is looking to take the world by storm. Judging from our brief conversation I would say she is well positioned to do so from her life experiences. The same energy she fights with she also takes with her into the cage, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and modeling. She is a shini...

On this episode Dr. T Will "Pulls Up" and hits a reverse podcast with myself "The Coach" Chris Ortiz. Every once in a blue moon I love to grab a super well respected friend of mine and conduct these reverse sessions to share my thoughts and ideas with the world. The good Dr. T Will is special to me because I respect him equally as a father, educator, and coach. He is one of the few men that I look...

On this episode we sit and chat with an old friend of mine Chris Madden. Chris or "The Goat" as he likes to be called is a gentleman that has his eyes firmly on the prize. Chris was a gentleman that started a family at an early age and threw elbow grease and determination created a lawn maintenance empire. As is with most entrepreneurs Chris was not happy just starting and running one business he...

On this episode of the podcast we sit with my buddy Clay Roberts and chronicle his wrestling journey. This young man dropped everything in pursuit of his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. The courage and grapefruits it takes to bet on yourself like that has to be respected and admired. He trains out of the Reality of Wrestling and is climbing the ranks of the indy circuits. Much like myse...

On this episode of the podcast we sit with my good friend Brandi Ohlson. Brandi has embarked on a really cool journey that I believe she is perfectly built for. She will be opening up a hot yoga studio inside the already existing Woodlands Yoga Studio. The entire operation will be hers come December but in the mean time Brandi will be building out and expanding the already excellent program. There...

My man Diego has a very familiar story that many of us can relate to. Here we have a highly educated young person who was clocking in and out every day and leaving work frustrated and unfulfilled. What made my buddy different was that he actually took a stand and did something about it. Diego took a chance on himself and went into the tattoo industry, looking back he believes it was the best move...

On this episode of the podcast we chat with one of my jiu jitsu training partners and fellow educator Justin FX. We take a deep dive into the world of education and a whole host of other topics. The thing I love most about my good buddy is his perspective on life because of his vast travels. That coupled with his love and knowledge of technology makes him uniquely qualified to shape public educati...

On this episode we sit and chat with one of the most widely respected hitting instructors in the game. Coach Lisle is a man who has coached at every single level of ball imaginable. His expertise and eye for detail has made him "Americas Hitting Coach." On this episode we talk about his humble upbringing and views on youth sport from all different angles. We also delve into some advice and guidanc...

On this episode of the podcast we chat with one of professional wrestlings fastest rising stars. His acrobatic high flying style mixes beautifully with his mixed martial arts background. This unique skill set has made him must see T.V every time he steps inside the squared circle. Mack is on a mission to make Houston wrestling great again and with what I have seen he just might do that. The only t...

They say nothing is hard after you have wrestled. Zach is living proof of that mantra. I met this bright and ambitious young man at my Brazilian jiu jitsu academy Gracie Barra The Woodlands. He looked tough like your prototypical scrappy white belt but that is where I was wrong. After getting a chance to roll with him it was apparent that he was no rookie. Zach was a high level high school and col...

In what had to be one of my favorite all time episodes we sit with Amber Nichole and delve into the paranormal. Amber and her husband Chris have been long time acquaintances of mine. One day out of the blue Amber had Chris reach out to me with a message. I was very receptive because the last time I had spoken to them was most likely college. Once I contacted Amber that is when she shared some very...

On this episode we sit and chop it up with one of Houston's most prolific muralist Franky Cardona. A lot has happened since we first spoke a couple of years ago. Frank has traveled the country and has learned a large amount about the art game and he shares it with us on this episode. If you are an aspiring artist and looking for some advice on chasing your dream of becoming an artist you will most...

On this incredibly cool and inspirational episode of the podcast we chat with the future of women's pro wrestling Angela Arnold. We chop it up and learn about her journey from a active and energetic child to a young adult that is poised to take the wrestling world by storm. She has been classically trained by the best in the world (Booker T's ROW and NXT) and is not ready to show the world what sh...

In this fun episode we sit back and reminisce about the early 2000's Houston softball scene with my boys. We take a trip down memory lane and talk about the parks, people and relationships that made the game special to so many. My favorite part is when we go position by position and talk about some of the best to do it in that time frame. Hope every one enjoys this episode of The Be Someone Podcas...

In this episode we sit with my good friend Dr. Alex Gotay and chop it up. In the year and a half since we last spoke he has embarked on quite the journey. He is spreading his message of faith and positivity to our youth all over the country. His blend of knowledge and love for hip hop makes him a very unique speaker. Alex takes pride in meeting the youth where they are at and that is why he is so...