The Be Someone Podcast

We have a great sit-down and do a joint podcast with my good friend Rex Andrews. We stray off the beaten path and talk a lot about our fathers and the impact they had on our lives. He started out climbing the wrestling ladder at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling and has now transitioned into the self improvement industry. Rex is a man that is focused on the improvement of the human condition through...

We sit down with one of the brightest stars in the pro wrestling world Will Allday. Will has climbed the wrestling ladder in record time and is on the national radar. He has a unique blend of athleticism and showmanship that sets him apart from the competition. Hope you sit back and enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast. 

We go one on one with the ruthless one Ryan Davidson. Ryan is professional wrestler that checks all the boxes and is on his way to achieving his dreams. We chronicle his journey and what it is like to ascend the pro wrestling ladder. Hope you enjoy the show and please go out and be the someone. 

Great chat with a certified blue chipper in the professional wrestling world. This young man is a second generation star that is doing his best to make his family proud. The kid has something special and we were blessed to speak with the MLW and Reality of Wrestling Star. Thanks for tuning into the show and go out and be that someone. 

We have a real great chat with Reality of Wrestling standout Bryan Keith. After listening to this episode there is know way that you could root against this young man. The kid is talented, charismatic, and motivated which is a recipe for success in the biz. Hope you enjoy this episode of The Be Someone Podcast.  

We have an awesome interview with the future of athletic performance training. Brian Mcginty has embarked on a journey to change the game and open peoples eyes to a new way of thinking. For years trainers have found ways to make the vehicle bigger, faster, and stronger. In the process  they have neglected the most important component, the driver. Coach Mcginty under the tutelage of the Marinovich...

Super interesting interview with Houston sports enthusiast Roosh Williams. After learning more about the guy I was amazed to find out that he is a renaissance man of sorts. Houston born and bred he has gone on to graduate from U.T and later USC with an emphasis on law. If that was not enough my man had a good stint in the rap game gaining national attention in the not so recent past performing wit...

We sit down and talk with my long time friend and head coach of Carlson Gracie Houston, Jared Chaffee. He recently branched out and opened his own jiu jitsu spot in Conroe, Texas. He has been a mainstay in the MMA community both as a competitor and a coach. More than all that he is a legit good guy that leads by example and puts people first. Thanks for you time Jaguar and hope everyone enjoys the...

We speak with Alex Morono ahead of his fight with former UFC world champion Anthony "Showtime" Pettis. Alex is coming off a impressive victory over Rhys McKee and has been given the green light to take on Showtime on 3 weeks notice. 

We sit down and have a chat with the engine behind Booker T's Reality of Wrestling. Kev takes us behind the curtain and shares with us his journey into the professional wrestling world. He has seen the business from a number of different angles, everything from fledgling performer to executive producer of one of the largest indy promotions in the game. Thanks Kev for stopping by and chatting with...

On this episode we take a look back at our interview on the Houston Hour with Mr. McKinney and Dr. Christel Bastida on KPFT 90.1  We were super blessed to have been given this opportunity and would like to say thank you again for having me and Rylee Hollis on and shining a spotlight on our project. The actual interview starts at around 4 or 5 minutes into the podcast, hope you guys enjoy. 

We sit down and have a great chat with Gracie Barra professor and black belt Carlos Martinez. C- Los has been a long time training partner and instructor of mine at Gracie Barra The Woodlands. We dive into his background, how he was introduced to BJJ, and how he has crafted his game to compliment his age. He is a great example of how a practitioner should be able to age gracefully in this brutal c...

We have a great chat with two of the best coaches I know Kenneth Hepburn and Conway Waddy. On this episode we tackle a number of issues when it comes to the topic of working with our young athletes. These gentleman get results and do it in a way that has their student/athletes coming back for more. If you have young people in sports you will not want to miss out on this important and informative e...

On this episode we chat with Richard Perez a gentleman who is on my Mount Rushmore of coaching greats. This man has a unique and special way in which he is able to connect with young people and get the most out of them. He is proof that an instructor can be equal parts demanding and loving. I was blessed to have my oldest daughter play and win a state championship under him and now watching him gr...

Rex Andrews is a young man that is in a constant state of evolution. In the pro wresting world he rose to prominence at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling by honing his grappling skills and developing his character. He has taken that same approach into the fitness industry and built Pathways which takes a wholistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle.  Rex is not even close to being done in either...

An interesting conversation with two close friends of mine who are now Head Principals at their respective junior high schools. We dive into their backgrounds as students, teaching philosophy, and how they have managed a school during these unprecedented times. 

Kim tragically lost her 16 yr old daughter Cassidy to the silent epidemic, suicide. Since that day she has been on a mission to help as many youth as possible through her foundation "Cassidy Joined For Hope." Kim shares with us the events of the that day as well as all good her foundation is doing for area youth. We also discuss stress, anxiety, and what to look for in our teenagers who may be str...

We chat with my cousin Daniel Ortiz about the long hard road he has had to navigate ever since his life altering incident. One night after pulling over to help someone in need his life was changed forever. Sit back and marvel at this young mans perseverance as we find out what it was like to walk a mile in his shoes and what the future has in store. 

On this episode we chat it up with Draculino who is both a legendary competitior and coach under the Gracie Barra banner. We discuss his origin story, jiu jitsu roots, coaching, and stories from back in the day. If you fancy yourself a bjj enthusiast you will not want to miss this episode. Thanks for tuning in make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends and family.  

Decided to have a little fun and do something outside the box. Met up with a couple of wrestling encyclopedias and chopped it up. Thanks Eric and Tony for coming on and sharing your pro wrestling memories and expertise =) .  We discuss: - Earliest wrestling memory - Best Face/Heel  - Wrestling Mount Rushmore - Best Tag Teams - Greatest Royal Rumble moments  - AEW vs WWE - The Monday night wars - B...

The Ivanovsky family is near and dear to my heart. I have had the honor of coaching 4 of their daughters at the school that I work at. In that time I have really gotten a chance to know this kind, caring, and genuine bunch. While scrolling through my Facebook one day I noticed that this charismatic family were also running a successful business using social media. Now I have seen this before but w...

In todays episode we step back in time and relive the magic that was Clutch City. In the 93/94 the Houston Rockets brought the city of Houston its first major world championship. We speak with Matt and get a peak behind the curtain of what it was like to go through the process of becoming a world champion. We also take time to talk about the state of the NBA today as it stands, the Rockets chances...

Much like the title states we visit with this real life Renaissance man that has enough life experience for 5 lifetimes. Alex has touched people in all walks of life and continues to do so through his thoughts, words, and actions. Please give the podcast a listen I promise you will come away with something that you can take into your everyday life. Thanks brother for coming on it was an honor havi...

We take a peek behind the curtain into the lives of 3 incredible up and coming talents out of Booker T's Reality of Wresting. We discuss dream matches, what it is like to train at R.O.W, and a whole host of other topics. Thanks for giving us a listen and make sure to subscribe and leave a review. 

We sit back and chat with Heritage Muay Thai and USMF President Mike Corley. In this episode we discuss his intro to the sport, training overseas, coaching and the future of USA Muay Thai. Thanks for supporting and visit my site at: www.coachortiz.com