Podcasts by BJJ GOONS
BJJ superstar Tim "MUSHMASTER" Spriggs and BJJ practitioner / activist / journalist Nico Ball tell the stories of the people of the BJJ and Combat Sports community.
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BJJ Goons Update! from 2023-03-22T22:16
We been in the cut for awhile and the people have been asking about whats going on!
We'll be back shortly with the new and improved BJJ Goons Podcast... Stay Tuned!
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183: Spyder Invitational / Juvenile Hall from 2023-02-14T02:56
Spyder is happening and we're the only BJJ podcast that I watch that's covering it (This is the only BJJ podcast that I watch). In this episode I get flashbacks of my scared straight experience,...
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183: "Super" Sodiq Yusuff from 2023-02-06T05:00
Sodiq Yusuff is a 13-2 professional MMA fighter currently ranked #12 in the UFC Featherweight division, has the fastest submission of 2022. In this episode Sodiq tells the GOONS about: supportin...
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182: Bri Holcomb from 2023-01-30T05:00
Choosing to become an elite combat athlete is an important decision to make. BJJ World Champion & Wrestling State Champion Bri Holcomb made that decision in elementary school. The Team Lloyd Irv...
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181: Stop the Scissoring from 2023-01-22T05:00
On this week's episode Tim has decided to stop being polite and start being real. We break down some of the new IBJJF rules for 50/50 and some old pet peeves.
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180: Return of Master Donny from 2023-01-16T17:26
Since Master Donnie was last on the show his comments about ADCC have gone viral, he's promoted another set of students to black belt, and is now preparing a grou...
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179: Secret Rich Homies from 2023-01-09T05:00
And we're back. The first show of 2023 and so much has gone down. This week Nico and Tim discuss Dana White's costly slap and Dillon Danis' latest fight cancellation.
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178: Liver King, Mc Dojos, and Lack of Standards from 2022-12-19T17:34
Everyone wants something to believe in. In the age of the influencer it is easy to get swindled. On this week's show we break down the Liver King situation and how it relates to Mc Dojos that ha...
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177: The Rise of the Influencer from 2022-12-12T05:00
We're baaaaack! It's been a rough month and due to technical difficulites beyond our control we missed 2 weeks of the Best BJJ Podcast out there. Our bad.
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176 Thanksgiving and Fake fights from 2022-11-21T05:00
With the holidays coming up it's important to remember to stay thankful. This weekend had to give props to two major events here in the U.S.A and Abu Dhabi. One of Tim's old homeboys made his de...
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175 BJJ Updates and Injuries from 2022-11-14T05:00
It was definitely an interesting weekend of results in the martial arts worlds. Izzy lost his belt to a Brazilian in the Octagon. Unfortunately things didn't go too well for the his counrymen on...
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174: The Plight of Women from 2022-11-07T05:00
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Be Prepared to be Disappointed from 2022-10-31T04:00
Never meet your heroes or follow them on social media.
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172: Kanye Canceled from 2022-10-24T04:00
Kanye West has been canceled but the Pans not so much. In this episode Tim and Nico talk about the crazy antics of Kanye West and council women Nury Martinez. We also do a quick recap of Nogi Pa...
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171: Sucka Punched from 2022-10-17T04:00
Tim used to start every episode talking about how he "trains for the streets" and y'all just thought he was messin' around? On this weeks episode we talk about Draymond Green's epic sucker punch...
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170: Back to BJJ from 2022-10-10T15:54
On this weeks episode we bring it back to the wonderful world of jiu-jitsu. Did you know that outside of the IBJJF there are other events... BJJ Stars 9 Lightweight Grand Prix is this weekend in...
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169: The CM Punk Melee from 2022-10-03T04:00
Once again we're back to talk about the importance of assemabling a proper squad. You're only as strong as your weakest link, so it's important to check the people you keep in your circle. Like ...
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Bonus Clip: White Fashion Take Aways from 2022-10-01T16:00:13
It's the 1st of the month so you know what that means... Another Bonus episode.
FINALLY, Tim got caught up on Atlanta's White Fashion. Season 3 was off the chain and definitely should be ...
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Master Donny on ADCC World Title | Episode 168 clip from 2022-09-28T16:00:55
Mastery Donald Achnick drops some wisdom as to why the ADCC isn't a TRUE World Champion title.
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168: ADCC Assessments from 2022-09-26T04:00:53
Y'all wanted to hear more about ADCC right? Well here it is. By now you've probably heard the good, the bad, and the ugly from other media outlets, so we just want to slide through and drop a li...
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167: Conservative BJJ from 2022-09-19T04:00
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166: Music&Reinvention from 2022-09-12T04:00
This week on the pod:
• Finding the right hole.
• Training playlists.
• How to build an image.
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165: Saving Face from 2022-09-05T19:48:01
In the age of social media and constant engagment with millions of people it's important to know how to do damage control to save your image. This week we highlight some recent examples of savin...
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164: Goon Life Ministries from 2022-08-29T04:00
Nico and Tim discuss how flexing makes it easy to get robbed, starting their own church, and the harsh financial realities of working at the gym full-time....
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Dr. Mike Pappas on Bootlicking in Martial Arts from 2022-08-23T20:08:04
Tim is constantly seeking answers to escape the bootlicking phenomenea in BJJ, so it's only nature he ask our guest Dr. Mike Pappas on his opinion on it.
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163: Dr. Michael Pappas Speaks on Agents of Terror from 2022-08-22T04:00
This week The GOONS interviewed Dr Michael Pappas. Dr. Pappas is an activist, medical doctor practicing in NYC, and contributing member of the Left Voice, a revolutionary socialist news site and...
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Adisa Banjoko Talks About BJJ Non Profits (Patreon Clip) from 2022-08-15T13:00
On this clip former guest Adisa Banjoko talks about the powerful work he did supports kids through his Non profit Hip Hop Chess Federation, and the challanges that made him decide that an LLC wa...
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162: Self-Defense from 2022-08-15T04:00
Tim explains how much BJJ training it takes for it to be an effective means of self defense while Nico shares a survey of ex convicts about what they look for in a victim. #bjj #selfdefense #mma...
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161: Rest In Peace Leandro Lo from 2022-08-08T04:00
This week we give flowers to Leandro Lo. We discuss the circumstances of his untimely demise and the international issue of police brutality and corruption.
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160: Finding a Gym and Avoiding Red Flags from 2022-08-01T04:00:44
Learn what to look for in a BJJ Gym and what red flags to look out for. Also, Nico and Tim talk debate if Adopt-A-Cop programs belong in jiujitsu.
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159: BJJ LINEAGE from 2022-07-25T03:06:26
When looking for an BJJ academy it's important to know the credentials of the instructors and their lineage. Most reputable BJJ gyms can trace their lineage back to Mitsuyo Maeda which is a fact...
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158: Cory Walker from 2022-07-18T20:44:39
Corey Walker won the 2022 IBJJF World title this year while having a "real" full-time job. He isn't even 30 yet, but has trained 20 years in martial arts, mostly with Team Lloyd Irvin Martial Ar...
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157: Do You Need to Study Opponents? from 2022-07-11T04:00:20
Recently there was discourse on the BJJ GOONS IG about whether studying film is important. This episode Nico and Tim debate if you need to study opponent.
156: Perspective from 2022-07-04T04:00:47
This week Tim explains why he's changing his image as a "Jiu-jitsu guy" while Nico gives tips on how to deal with trolls.
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155: BJJ Vacation Camp from 2022-06-26T12:38:52
The GOONS are going on vacation. Not really, but they are discussing their ideal BJJ Vacation Camp. Tim and Nico get into their dream location, instructors, training schedule, food, lodging and ...
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154: Can BJJ Be A Spectator Sport? from 2022-06-20T04:00:41
BJJ is a respected martial art, but does it have what it takes to become a popular sport? Despite it's dedicated fan base and plethora of competitions, BJJ has yet to be sanctioned, be on nation...
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153: Thalys Pontes Pt. 2 from 2022-06-13T15:39:28
In part 2 of our talk with Thalys , we find out more about where he comes from, how he's made it in America, his new project for Netflix, and a whole lot more.
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152: Thalys Pontes Pt. 1 from 2022-06-06T04:00
Thalys Pontes is the #1 ranked Brown Belt in the world and the owner of TAP World Class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a successful and growing academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Although Thalys' futur...
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151: Should you go full-time? from 2022-05-30T04:00:25
Over the last decade the grappling industry has seen an influx of athletes forgoing traditional employment to pursue the life of a full-time jiu-jitsu competitor. I can't lie, it's cool gig. You...
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150: What Makes You Good at Jiu-Jitsu? from 2022-05-23T04:00:24
Can you be good at Jiu-Jitsu without competing? Does teaching ability demonstrate mastery? Do you need to understand techniques to be effective? This week, Tim and Nico answer these questions in...
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149: What You Need for BJJ Competition from 2022-05-16T04:00:31
Jiujitsu is one of the few sports in which most of the fans activiely participate. A major part of being a jiujitsu practitioner is competition. In this week's episode Tim and Nico go over FAQ o...
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148: Is Wearing Spats Without Shorts Okay? from 2022-05-02T04:00:01
Who makes the best Rash Guards? Shorts? Gis? Find out what the GOONS think!
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Good Mannered and Refined from 2022-04-25T04:00:57
Why would you bother Mike Tyson on an airplane?
How does Tim Spriggs feel about being on reality television?
What grappler has the most style?
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146: Channeling the Ancestors / Selling Out from 2022-04-11T04:00
This week Tim and Nico talk about the 2022 Pans and a new collaboration that is bringing BJJ to mainstream fashion.
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145: PROFESSIONALISM / BAD REFS from 2022-04-04T04:00:14
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144: WNO DALLAS / MOMENT ON THE MIC from 2022-03-28T04:00
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143: BASTARDIZATION/ EMERALD CITY from 2022-03-21T04:00:16
On this Episode of the BJJ Goons podcast we talk about the upcoming WNO card on Flograppling and other events that are promoting the bastardization of BJJ. DO YOU WANT EXTRA EPISODES, MATCH BREAKDO...
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142: ADISA BANJOKO / HIP HOP, CHESS,&JIU JITSU from 2022-03-14T04:00:17
141: FREE CAIN / INNOCENT BYSTANDERS from 2022-03-07T05:00:30
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140: EUROS 2022 / LOWER BELT ACCOUNTABILITY from 2022-02-28T05:00
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139: BRAZIL IS STILL THE MECCA / BUY IN from 2022-02-21T05:00:57
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138: ADCC SOUTH AMERICAN TRIALS / IBJJF IS THE MINOR LEAGUES from 2022-02-14T05:00:37
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137: FRESH&FIT / GRAPPLER PAY OUTS from 2022-02-07T05:00:07
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136: REALITY / COMMENTARY CHALLENGES from 2022-01-31T05:00:20
135: WAR OF WORDS / CELEBRITY FIGHTS from 2022-01-24T05:00:03
134: WNO PREDICTIONS / BOUJEE JIU JITSU from 2022-01-17T05:00
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133: GRAPPLER PAY / CASH OVER PRESTIGE from 2022-01-10T05:00
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132: YEAR IN REVIEW / WHAT'S NEXT from 2022-01-03T05:00
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131: BIG GIRLS NEED LOVE TOO / VERY YAKUBIAN from 2021-12-20T05:00
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130: PURPLE SWAG / SUMMERTIME IN RIO from 2021-12-13T05:00
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129: IBJJF WORLD'S 2021 PREDICTIONS / DRINKING ON THE JOB from 2021-12-06T05:00
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128: REDDIT DORKS / GLOW from 2021-11-29T05:00
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127: WE'RE BACK / AJP WORLD'S 2K21 from 2021-11-23T14:15:45
126: THE STANDARD / LIFE TIME MEMBERSHIP from 2021-11-08T05:00
125: WOMEN GOT BILLS TOO / SETTING INTENTIONS from 2021-11-01T04:00
124: BJJ PIX / ESKIMO BROTHERS from 2021-10-18T04:00
123: RESTRAINTS&SECLUSION / HAPPY BIRTHDAY from 2021-10-11T04:00
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122: BEST IN THE WORLD / SPECIAL from 2021-10-04T04:26:34
Tim returns from his successful run at Flograppling's Who's Number One Championship.
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Episode 121 Balance/ Bag Chasing from 2021-09-27T04:10:03
On this weeks episode Tim and Nico get together via Zoom before Tim flies out to WNO in Austin Texas to compete for $30,000 dollars.
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120: LEADERSHIP / BJJ FACISTS from 2021-09-20T04:00
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119: DEAR KAREN / IBJJF PANS 2021 from 2021-09-13T04:00
118: CHECKMATE / DESIGNING IS HARD from 2021-09-06T04:00
117: BACK IN THE GAME / TRAINING EXPECTATIONS from 2021-08-30T04:00
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116: BURN OUT / BOOKS THAT INSPIRE from 2021-08-23T04:00
115: NEGOTIATIONS / DARK PLACE from 2021-08-16T04:00
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114: GABLE WINS GOLD / REPRESENTATION MATTERS from 2021-08-09T04:00
113: ECON 101 / BASH AT THE BEACH from 2021-08-02T04:29:40
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112: MANIFESTATION / FANNY PACK SHAMING from 2021-07-26T04:00
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111: ROCK BOTTOM / DON'T BE A GROUPIE from 2021-07-19T04:00
This week Tim and Nico discuss the future of Conor McGregor, UFC fighter pay, and BJJ Fanatics' insensitive social media ads.
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110: PABS CARELA / BJJ HOOD PHILOSOPHER Pt. 2 from 2021-07-12T04:00
This week we share part two our interview with Pabs Carela. This was originally on our Patreon, but we decided to share it with you all as a taste of what we got going on there. In this episode ...
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109: BJJ STARS / LEGALIZE IT from 2021-07-05T04:00
This week Tim and Nico discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic ban for smoking weed, the results of the BJJ Stars super fight event in Brazil, and how life is more fun for stupid people.
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108: PAYING IT FORWARD / PARKING LOT from 2021-06-28T04:00
Tim reviews WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo, and Nico returns from the shortest trip to Brazil ever.
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107: NICO'S MISSION / UFC 263 REVIEW from 2021-06-21T04:18:25
Nico gives details on her plans in Brazil, and Tim thinks he is qualified to be a UFC referee.
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106: BEST BJJ RIVALRY / SEAL TEAM 6 from 2021-06-14T04:00
Tim gives his take on the best rivalry in BJJ. Nico teaches a lesson in never judging a book by it's cover. And both reminisce about doing extreme training.
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105: THAT'S NOT A SPONSORSHIP / UNSOLICITED ADVICE from 2021-06-07T04:00
Tim dunks on a "sponsorship" offer and him and Nico talk about the best advice they ever got from a coach.
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104: CREATING A BJJ GAME PLAN / WHEN TO GO PRO from 2021-05-31T04:00
Tim talks about how he creates BJJ game plans for his clients. Also, Nico and Tim discuss when someone should become a professional grappler and give advice on how to be successful in the lifest...
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103: IS OVERTRAINING REAL? / NEXT LEVEL from 2021-05-22T00:15:43
The GOONS celebrate getting new audio equipment and discuss whether overtraining is real.
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102: THE GREAT DEBATE / GI VS. NO-GI from 2021-05-17T04:00
This week Tim and Nico discuss whether Gi or No-Gi jiujitsu is superior to the other.
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101: MISSED OPPORTUNITY / PUBLICITY STUNT from 2021-05-10T04:00
This week the GOONS talk about: Tim costing Nico and himself a trip to Brazil, free training for the police, observations from the recent "Who's Number One?" card, and much more.
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100: DJ JACKSON / MR. WORLD WIDE from 2021-05-03T04:00
This week the GOONS welcome back the original co-host of the BJJ GOONS Podcast, multiple time world champion, and head grappling coach of Fairtex Training Center in Pattaya, Thailand, DJ Jackson...
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99: SACRIFICES/ IT'S A RUSE from 2021-04-26T04:00
This week Tim and Nico talk about Conor McGregor stiffing a charity out of $500,000, IBJJF leaving FloGrappling, Jake Paul vs Ben Askren, and the Top 5 Celebrities we think can fight in real lif...
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98: ERICK NICHOLSON / SECRET ROLL CLUB from 2021-04-19T04:00
This week the GOONS talk to Erick Nicholson. Erick is a educator in New York who runs a BJJ program at his school and is a member of the Secret Roll Club; a group of athletes that started rolli...
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97: PROMOTIONS / ROAD TRIP from 2021-04-12T04:00
This week the GOONS discuss belt promotions and keys to traveling internationally to compete.
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96: CATCH A FADE / SITUATIONAL AWARENESS from 2021-04-05T04:00
This week the GOONS discuss: Battling the IRS, teaching young people, Cyborg being a racist jackass, the rise in anti-asian hate crimes, and how to avoid getting robbed.
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95: FORCED SABBATICAL / RICH PEOPLE PROBLEMS from 2021-03-29T04:00
This week on the show: Nico talks about her car problems and battles with the US Healthcare System. Tim explains why he is stepping away from competition for the foreseeable future. Tim and Nico...
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94: ONLY FANS POSER / PERKS OF PATREON from 2021-03-22T04:00
This week the GOONS talk about: the difference between the competitor and the martial artist mindset, how Tim breaks down film, the unruly content on the BJJ GOONS Patreon and much more.
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93: ERIN HERLE / LIFE'S SEASONS from 2021-03-15T04:00
This week the GOONS welcome Erin Herle back to the show. Erin has gone through a lot since the last time she's been on BJJ GOONS and this episode she catches us up on what's new with her. Erin a...
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92: NATHALIE&OSIRIS FELIZ / REVOLUTIONARY RECOVERY from 2021-03-08T05:00
This week the GOONS interview Nathalie and Osiris Feliz. Nathalie is a licensed massage therapist that owns and operates Alquina Massage & Wellness, Osiris is a yoga master who founded Air Fire ...
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91: BJJ MONEY / STRICTLY BUSINESS from 2021-03-01T05:00
This week Tim and Nico talk about making money in the BJJ industry. Who is the best at getting the bag? Is being a full-time jiujitsu athlete feasible? What's it like being a dope-ass broke-ass ...
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90: EUG GRAND PRIX BREAKDOWN / MASTER DONNIE RETURNS from 2021-02-22T05:00
This week Donald Achnick comes back on the show to breakdown Evolve Ur Game's Lightweight Grand Prix for $10,000. We give our scouting report for each of the competitors and discuss who we think...
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89: VANNESSA GRIFFIN / BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA from 2021-02-15T05:00
This week The GOONS kick it with Vannessa Griffin. Vannessa is a new bjj black belt under Team Lloyd Irvin / Crazy 88 and has already medaled in the IBJJF Europeans and Pans. She also runs a hig...
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88: RICCARDO "BALEIA" AMMENDOLIA / THE GIVER from 2021-02-08T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to BJJ Black Belt, Historian, Commentator, and Content Creator Riccardo "Baleia" Ammendolia.
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87: BACK IN THE SADDLE / CLOUT CURRENCY from 2021-02-01T05:00
This week the GOONS discuss: Manny Ray Gonzales making the newspaper, the Gracie family's ties to the far right, Tim's match with Cyborg, Poirier KO'ing McGregor, and much more!
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 39: HALLOWEEN / Bull Shido from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Episode 39 is here and late.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 30: Mental Training / We're Easily Bought from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tony and Tim talk about how to be a better competitor and what's our price for selling out the brand.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 29: #goosenecking / This Is Where I Thrash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erin Herle returns to the show to discuss her transition into MMA, mosh pit attacking maneuvers, and what it's like wrestling a UFC Champion while suffering from bubble guts.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 20: Eddie Bravo In BlackFace!? / R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome back folks! On this episode of the show we pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle, discuss journalistic integrity in Jiu-Jitsu, the "Washed Up Fighter Olympics" aka Bare Knuckle Boxing, Eddie Bravo w...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 17: No Bitchassness / Out The Loop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tim and Tony recap the latest BJJ and MMA news, discuss the morality of PED use, and the necessity of cutting off people who won't help you achieve your goals.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 12: No Cornrows Allowed / Flashy Moves from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Tim and Tony discuss why you should never wear cornrows if you're a combat athlete, how old is too old to start BJJ, the upcoming super fight between MUSHMASTER and Yuri Simoes, and...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 11: Send Me Location / Dating In BJJ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Tim and DJ discuss UFC 229, the brawl between Khabib and Conor's teams, Quintet, World Series of Grappling, and much more.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 10: MushMaster / Technical Difficulties from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Tim and Tony recap Subversiv 5 on 5, answer fan questions, and predict Khabib vs Conor.
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86: PABS CARELA / BJJ HOOD PHILOSOPHER Pt. 1 from 2021-01-25T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to Pabs Carela. Pabs is a black belt who's trained under Vitor Shaolin, Fernando Terere and Ricardo De La Riva. He's currently an instructor under Eduardo Santos at Lotu...
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85: LUCAS GUALBERTO / DREAM ART from 2021-01-18T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to Lucas Gualberto a up and coming black belt fighting for team Dream Art under Isaque Bahiense who has already won the UAEJJF Grand Slam in Rio and the IBJJF South Amer...
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84: THE MANNY RAY GONZALEZ INCIDENT / CAPITOL DOJO STORM from 2021-01-11T05:00
The GOONS speak their minds on racism in the BJJ community and society as a whole.
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83: DR. RICK ROSA / THE RECOVERY DOCTOR from 2021-01-04T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to Dr. Rick Rosa. Dr. Rosa is a chiropractor and recovery specialists that has worked with NFL Pro Bowlers, Boxing World Champs, UFC Fighters, and BJJ World Champions ov...
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82: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS / AMERICAN JIU JITSU? from 2020-12-28T05:00
The GOONS reflect on 2020 and look ahead to a dope 2021.
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81: THE INTERIM YEAR / CHRISTMAS LIST from 2020-12-21T05:00
The GOONS are in the holiday spirit! This episode Nico and Tim give their Martial Arts X-Mas List, discuss Tafon's big win in his UFC debut, talk Tim's call out of Dillon Danis and a Christmas s...
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80: SCHAI SCHAIRER / WHITE BELT BARS from 2020-12-14T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to Schai "Shy" Schairer, a white belt who runs a non profit organization called FIST DC that teaches poetry to incarcerated women. The GOONS also discussed White Belt Pr...
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79: MAX GIMENIS / JUNGLE TRAINING from 2020-12-07T05:00
This week the GOONS talk to 2020 PAN Ultra Heavyweight Champion Max Gimenis. Max talks about coming of age at GF Team headquarters training under legendary coach Julio Cesar, "Jungle Training" ...
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78: THANKFUL / BAD TRIP from 2020-11-30T05:28:02
Muhsin Corbbrey joins the GOONS again to talk about: 5 things we're thankful for in martial arts, Tim's trip to Georgia, our best and worst martial arts competition trips and much more.
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77: DOM HOSKINS / STICK TO JIUJITSU from 2020-11-24T04:01:18
This week, Nico and Tim spoke with Dom Hoskins. Dom is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, community organizer, civil rights activist, owner/founder of Dominat10n Martial Arts, and founder of Youth Jiu Jits...
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76: JUST US / ROAD TRIP from 2020-11-16T20:14:23
In this episode Nico and Tim discuss: Tim's road trip to Georgia, Mahamed Aly admitting to PED use, US election results, dealing with racism in BJJ, answer fan questions and more.
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75: ALEC BAULDING / CREATOR from 2020-11-09T05:00
This week Nico and Tim talk to World and Pan Am Champion Alec Baulding. Alec is a Black Belt under Alliance founder Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti that has become one of the most respected BJJ instr...
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74: DEVHONTE JOHNSON / BONES from 2020-11-02T05:00
This week Nico and Tim talk to Devhonte "Bones" Johnson. Devhonte is 2x World Champion and Owner of Bones BJJ Academy in Clifton, NJ. In this episode we discuss how he's been killing the competi...
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73: AARAE ALEXANDER / MORE THAN AN ATHLETE from 2020-10-26T04:00
This week our guest is Aarae Alexander. Aarae is a Team Lloyd Irvin Black Belt and Engineer. We discussed how Aarae has balanced high athletic and scholastic achievement including: winning sever...
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72: MUHSIN CORBBREY / THE TECHNICIAN from 2020-10-19T04:00
This week the GOONS talk to Muhsin "The Technician" Corbbrey. Muhsin is a Judo and BJJ Black Belt as well as a Kru in Muay Thai. He has over fifty professional fights in MMA, Muay Thai/Kickboxin...
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71: SHANE JAMIL HILL-TAYLOR / THE WIZARD from 2020-10-12T04:00
This week the GOONS talk to Black Belt World Champion Shane Jamil Hill-Taylor. In this episode we discuss:
- The development of his unique grappling style
- How he created mo... Listen
70: STEPHEN "PESADELO" HALL / SURVIVOR from 2020-10-05T04:00
This week The GOONS speak with Stephen "Pesadelo" Hall. Stephen is a 3rd degree black belt, seven time master's world champion, and cancer survivor. In this episode we talk about:
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69: DEON THOMPSON / LIFE OF A GYM OWNER from 2020-09-28T19:50:05
68: ADEKOLA WILLIAMS / PICKING A TEAM from 2020-09-21T04:25:34
This week the GOONS talk to Adekola Williams about how to pick the team that's best for you.
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67: CANCELLED / FAN MAIL from 2020-09-14T04:00
This week Nico and Tim talk about Tafon Nchukwi's knockout of the year at Dana White's Contender Series, BJJ BET results, and answer fan questions.
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66: RYAN JARDINE / PROJECT GRAPPLE from 2020-09-07T04:00
This week Nico and Tim spoke with Ryan Jardine, the founder and organizer of Project Grapple. Project Grapple is a non-profit program that provides free jiu-jitsu and wrestling training for scho...
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65: D'JUAN OWENS / BOOTS ON THE GROUND from 2020-08-31T04:00
This week Nico and Tim talk to D'Juan Owens. D'Juan is a professional MMA fighter who uses his skills to teach self defense and gender-based violence prevention throughout the continent of Afric...
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64: KRISTINA BARLAAN / FIGHTING TRADITION from 2020-08-24T13:56:09
This week Nico and Tim interview IBJJF European and Asian Open Champion and Caio Terra BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina talks about: Adjusting to life during quarantine, pet peeves of t...
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63: TAFON NCHUKWI / DA DON from 2020-08-17T04:00
This week Nico and Tim talk to Tafon Nchukwi. Tafon is a rising star in MMA and will be fighting for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series on September 8th. Support the BJJ GOONS: LIKE...
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62: DANTE LEON / YOU GOTTA BE REAL from 2020-08-10T04:00
This week, Nico and Tim speak with Black Belt No-Gi World Champion Dante Leon to discuss his recent performances on Who's Number One and Fight 2 Win, what it's like training during a pandemic, a...
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61: HIGH STYLE / SPEAKEASY JIU JITSU from 2020-08-03T04:00
This week Nico and Tim spoke with Isaac Rehner and Ben "Jammin" from High Style Jiu Jitsu. They talk about their unique philosophies on bjj, social justice, and how to train in the age of Covid....
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60: BETTING ODDS / TEA WITH MASTER DONNIE from 2020-07-27T04:00
In this episode Nico and Tim discuss upcoming surgeries and super fights. Also, we share part 2 of our interview with Master Donnie.
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59: LIONEL TURNER / GETTING SPONSORED IN BJJ from 2020-07-20T04:00
Every BJJ competitor wants to get sponsored. Money and free gear is the goal. The question is, how do you get it? In this episode Nico and Tim spoke with Lionel Turner, the owner and founder of ...
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58: CURRENT EVENTS / SECRET TRAINING from 2020-07-13T13:14:37
Nico and Tim discuss life in the age of Covid-19, secret training, the De La Riva controversy, and so much more.
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57: DONALD ACHNICK / THE GODFATHER from 2020-07-06T19:49:06
Master Donnie is second in command at Team Lloyd Irvin and has played a roll in the development of every elite competitor to represent Camp Springs. He's the architect of a world class kid's tea...
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56: FERNANDO REALS / TRUST&EMPATHY from 2020-06-29T03:08:37
Fernando "Reals" Restrepo has spent his life in service to others. He's an educator, activist, and a BJJ Black Belt. He's taught kids on Rikers Island, actively protests against oppression, and ...
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55: MALACHI EDMOND / MAGIC MAN MEALS from 2020-06-22T04:00
PG County Maryland has been a breeding ground of athletic talent for decades. Kevin Durant, Sugar Ray Leonard, Len Bias, Riddick Bowe and countless professional athletes have grown up in this co...
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54: Alan Finfou Nascimento / Anything Is Possible from 2020-06-15T01:32:25
Alan "Finfou" Nascimento has had a hell of a journey. He went from growing up in one of the most impoverished and dangerous favelas in Brazil to coaching the best grapplers and MMA fighters in t...
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53: WAKE UP! / How To Help from 2020-06-08T19:53:04
Tim and Nico felt that because of these trying times in the world instead of having a typical episode, they'd talk about their thoughts on the George Floyd situation, the protests, racism, polic...
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52: Lion Heart Initiative / Service from 2020-06-01T15:18:01
Nico and Tim learn about the Lion Heart Initiative, a nonprofit enterprise to grow MMA in Africa by developing grappling, striking, and full spectrum skills to create opportunities in the indust...
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51: Pedro Munhoz / The Young Punisher from 2020-05-25T13:58:46
In this episode we interview #7 ranked UFC Bantamweight Pedro Munhoz. Pedro opens up about his martial arts journey, from being a Jean-Claude Van Damme fanatic, to training with Hall of Fame BJJ...
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50: ESSENTIAL / LOCK DOWN from 2020-05-18T05:01:43
Tim is back from a long hiatus with a new co-host, former guest of the show, Nico Ball of Favela Jiu-Jitsu. On the show they discuss: What they bee...
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49: BREAK UP / CHUN-LI from 2020-03-10T15:45:54
The GOONS talk about UFC 248, Corona Virus, the Dream Art Project, ATOS and AOJ splitting up, F2W 137, and so much more!
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48: FAKE NEWS / GIANT KILLER from 2020-02-24T19:01:55
Tim and Tony talk about: F2W 136 Results, the importance of slim cut gis, how guard passing is harder than playing guard, the best way to improve guard passing, the Daisy Fresh documentary and s...
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47: JUICED / STRATEGY from 2020-02-10T23:54:55
The GOONS talk: Who's #1 Results, UFC 247, Kaynan Duarte's failed drug test, and so much more!
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46: NICO BALL / FAVELA JIUJITSU from 2020-01-22T04:47:42
Nico Ball has lived an unorthodox life. She went from growing up in suburban Pennsylvania to training with BJJ LEGEND Fernando Terere in the favelas. In today's episode, we learn about Nico's jo...
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45: UFC 246 PREVIEW / ELITE from 2020-01-15T14:59:38
Tony and Tim preview UFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy and discuss a potential match between Tim and Kaynan Duarte for the Fight 2 Win Heavyweight Title.
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44: ERIN HERLE / WU-TANG VS METALLICA from 2020-01-10T18:42:15
Erin Herle has returned (again). Much has changed for Erin since her last appearance on the show. She's finally fought in the cage, began a new seminar tour, and also has a boyfriend who lives i...
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43: ONLY FANS / NO MORE DMs from 2020-01-03T20:52:46
The GOONS are back to bring in the new year and bring more of that audio fire! This episode Tony and Tim: discuss personal highlights of 2019 and New Year's Resolutions, a classic Royler Gracie ...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 42: Peter Vodka / King of the BJJ Deathmatch from 2019-12-10T21:10:29
On this episode The GOONS discuss the importance of Self-Analysis, the mixed rules match between Bo Nickal and Gordon Ryan, preview UFC 245, and so much more!!!
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BJJ GOONS 41: Chew Toy / Taking Control from 2019-12-03T20:42:44
The GOONS discuss: McGregor vs Cowboy, Tony Ferguson vs Khabib, how to avoid being cannon fodder at a new gym, which belt Tim had the most fun at, the Ruotolo's competitive ceiling and so much m...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 40: Riff Raff's Dad / Spriggs 2.0 from 2019-11-13T18:22:01
The GOONS discuss whether lower belts should compete against black belts. Tim celebrates regaining the Fight 2 Win Heavyweight Title. And Tony shares a JitsTape entry featuring Chuck Norris and ...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 38: How to Fix the Open / Mario Rice from 2019-10-26T16:37:27
The GOONS talk Nate Diaz possibly not fighting for the BMF title and how working a 9-5 sucks.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 37: Indecent Proposal / Least Favorite Question from 2019-10-23T19:52:19
The GOONS discuss ADCC 2019, Pinky Eye, and dirty gyms.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 36: I'll Slap You Until You Cry / I Just Wanna Talk from 2019-09-21T15:55:32
The GOONS talk about the last weeks of ADCC camp, how men aren't as tough as they used to, and whether Stipe will actual see Colby Covington in these streets.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 35: THE CURSED EPISODE / Going Up The Ranks from 2019-09-18T21:40:08
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 34: Battle of the Sexes / Mike Perry's Nose from 2019-08-17T15:43:21
Tony and Tim debate if any female UFC fighters could beat a male UFC fighter.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 33: Ask The GOONS / Mat Enforcers from 2019-08-14T16:42:03
Tim answers the questions of the BJJ GOONS and White Belt BJJ community.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 32: Participation Stripe / #BJJPRIVILEGE from 2019-08-09T22:24:09
Are stripes a big deal? Who are the greatest female grapplers ever? Should you get credit for passing a drug test? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of the BJJ GOONS podcast.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 31: Tony Gets Promoted / Showing Support from 2019-08-03T03:30:28
Tony gets his purple belt and Tim explains how to support your favorite grappler.
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BJJ GOONS EP. 28: Soy Food Makes You A Bitch / Mosh Pit Survival Guide from 2019-07-11T16:07:32
Tony promotes his sports nutrition business service and Tim learns the proper dress code for a mosh pit.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 27: Questions / Answers from 2019-07-11T15:50:30
Tim answers the questions of the BJJ GOONS Universe and shows love to an American Hero.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 26: Black Belt Blues / Disembodied Voice from 2019-07-01T21:19:05
Tim explains how much difficult competitive success is to obtain at black belt. Tony explores new sound effects.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 25: Untitled MMA Show / Triple Champ from 2019-06-24T14:20:26
The GOONS talk about all the happenings in the MMA world and attempt to find out who the GOAT in Combat Sports is.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 24: PRIDE Rules / Obsession from 2019-06-19T19:28:53
Tim reflects on his performance at the IBJJF World's. Tony learns how to pronounce Portuguese names. And both compare ADCC to PRIDE FC.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 23: Flip A Coin / Logo Contest from 2019-05-17T19:17:01
Tim butchers more names, DJ wins Gold and hates Cersei, and Tony dresses like the Crocodile Hunter.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 22: The JitsTape / Spoiler Alert from 2019-05-10T21:47:46
DJ is going to Miami for Jiu-Jitsu and a music festival and rubs it in our faces, Tony tries to convince us Conor McGregor is a billionaire, and Tim binge watches Game of Thrones for the adoring pu...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 21: #GOONLIFE / PeeGate from 2019-05-04T19:12:12
The whole crew is back to bring you that audio heat on everything in combat sports and pop culture.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 19: Riots Are Lit / Robot Toilets from 2019-03-15T01:29:17
The GOONS are back! In this episode we talk about: The BJJ Stars event and the Erberth riot, Spyder Invitational, recent super fights, the Finals match up of the Ultimate Rapper Fighting Championsh...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 18: Juvenile Cougar / Ric Flair Lifestyle from 2019-02-09T03:50:46
Tim, Tony, and DJ are here to discuss: Tim's trip planning failures, Liam Neeson's vigilante justice, the semi finals of the Ultimate Rapper Fighting Championship, UFC 234 predictions, and so much ...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 16: Tupac Guard / Welcome Back DJ from 2019-01-18T07:44:39
It's so good to be back! On this episode we discuss: what it feels like to win a Black Belt World Title, Pound-for-Pound rankings, New Year's Resolutions, upcoming events, and so much more.
BJJ GOONS Ep. 15: What Is A Fight? / The Game from 2018-12-11T23:57:35
What good y’all? The GOONS are back with another episode of the best podcast in combat sports. In this episode our good friend Ricky Lawrence AKA Styles Haymon visits the studio to discuss: the bus...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 14: Ultimate Rapper Fighting Championship / Where's DJ? from 2018-11-25T00:41:24
What's up, Folks? The GOONS are back with another episode of the best podcast in Jiu-Jitsu. On this episode, Tim and Tony create the Ultimate Rapper Fighting Championship to determine the toughest ...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 13: Cloud 9 / Journalistic Integrity from 2018-11-15T22:26:50
On this episode of the show, Tony and Tim discuss the ADCC East Coast Trials, The Last Stylebender's rise to prominence, and answer questions from the GOON community.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 9: Mahamed Aly from 2018-09-11T14:32:26
In the latest episode of the show, Tim interviews 2018 IBJJF Super Heavyweight Champion Mahamed Aly. Mahamed shares his journey from hard times in Brazil, to the top of the sport.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 8: Suplex City / Laying Down The Gauntlet from 2018-07-23T16:22:04
In this episode DJ and Tim's teammate Branden Logan stops by the studio to talk about what it's like going from no Jiu-Jitsu experience to training with one of the elite teams on the planet.
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 7: Talk That Talk / Jiu-Jitsu Nomad Life from 2018-07-06T22:14:51
In this episode we have our first guest: Erin Herle. Tim and Erin discuss: whether it's a Jiu-Jitsu fighter's responsibility to self-promote, how many grapplers are on PEDs, the life of a Jiu-Jitsu...
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BJJ GOONS Ep. 6: World's 2K18 Review / JR Smith is Playing Drunk as Hell from 2018-06-26T19:52:42
The GOONS talk about World's, NBA Finals, Drake vs Pusha T, and DJ's budding career as a drug dealer.
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