Ep 74 Jacob Rodriguez (Jayrod) Full Episode
Jacob Rodriguez, sits down with Alysa to talk all things Jiu Jitsu ,even the "elephant in the room."
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Jits and Giggles
Alysa Couce interviews the people of the Jiu Jitsu community, asking the hard hitting questions and of course, giggling with the homies.
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Ep 73 Rob Ingram "McDojo"
Rob Ingram aka McDojo sits down with Alysa to discuss his popular Instagram and YouTube channel. He talks about how he exposes McDojos, and terrible people in the martial arts community. Rob also talks about his very cool documentary that is in the works! This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Ep 72 Earl "Trouble" Small
Earl "Trouble" Small talks to Alysa about owning his gym, fighting MMA, his Jiu Jitsu journey, being on "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding", and so much more.
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Ep 71 Nick Albin (Chewy)
Nick Albin, aka Chewy, aka the creator of ChewJitsu, the popular YouTube channel, sits down with Alysa. They discuss all things bjj, being an instructor vs coach, being a dad, running a YouTube channel, how bjj has mental health benefits, and more.
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Ep 70 Helena Crevar
New Wave black belt, Helena Crevar talks to Alysa about her bjj journey, how she became a bjj star, what she does when she's not on big stages, and so much more.
Jul 11, 2025•46 min
Ep 69 Brandon Reed
Brandon Reed speaks on his upcoming CJI team involvement with Daisy Fresh, coaching, his wrestling background, his mindset when it comes to competing, and so much more.
Jun 27, 2025•44 min
Ep 68 Brandon Keller
Brandon Keller, one of the owners of American MMA and Wrestling, talks to Alysa about being a coach, running a wrestling gym, balancing students and their parents, and so much more.
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Ep 67 Pat Sabatini
UFC fighter and professional grappler, Pat Sabatini, discusses all things MMA and Jiu Jitsu. He talks about many hot takes including pulling guard during MMA, his cardio of choice, and more. He also is REALLY good at matching fish to fighters!
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Ep 66 Devhonte Johnson
Devhonte Johnson, competitor and owner of Bones BJJ, sits down with Alysa to discuss his upcoming match against Daishi Goto, being a coach, competing, having a good mindset, and more!
May 29, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Ep 65 Emily Ader & Mila Perez
Emily and Mila are two 8 year old Jiu Jitsu students. They compete regularly, and have adorable and spunky personalities. They share with Alysa what they love about bjj, don't like about it, and the zoo they want to own?!
May 22, 2025•36 min
Ep 64 Katie Hooven
Katie Hooven, brown belt out of New Wave bjj discusses her experience training with the team, helping to run "Grappling Getaways", what's in John Danahers fanny pack, and so much more!
May 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Ep 63 Seth Daniels
Seth Daniels, owner of Fight 2 Win, past coordinator of ADCC, sits down to discuss all things bjj, including women being paid in the sport, running a promotion, the highs and lows of working in the bjj world, and so much more.
May 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Ep 62 Karla Shellhammer
Karla is co-owner of the bjj clothing company, Gaidaima, a black belt in bjj, a Venezuelan native, and competitive both on the mats and within her company. This episode is filled with giggles, dogs, bjj talk, business advice, and so much more.
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Ep 61 Danny Maira
Danny Maira, co-owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj, running a gym, competing, self defense bjj, sport bjj, and so much more.
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Ep 60 Albert Davis
Comedian and bjj purple belt, Albert Davis, sits down with Alysa to discuss comparisons between bjj and stand up comedy, training with a purpose, being a dad, and so much more.
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Ep 59 Ian Butler
Ian Butler sits down with Alysa to discuss his wrestling career, his non profit wrestling club, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and so much more!
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Ep 58 Katie B & Katie C (Main Character JJ)
Katie B and Katie C have an ongoing feud which will be somewhat settled March 30, on Main Character JJ. The two have agreed to a power slap ending, where the winner power slaps the loser 3 times. In this episode I interview both women separately, to have them tell their side of the story. Listen to both of their truths, and choose your fighter.
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Ep 57 Josh Baker (Hammer Challenge Series)
Josh Baker, owner of Hammer Challenge Series sits down with Alysa to discuss the upcoming HCS competition. We also discuss all things bjj, including ADCC,IBJJF, and coaching.
Mar 19, 2025•55 min
Ep 56 Nick Salles
Nick Salles, co owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss the good, the bad, and the out of date Jiu Jitsu theories and Jiu Jitsu"hot topics". Nick also talks about opening a gym during the pandemic, being black belt under Mikey Musumeci, and so much more.
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Ep 55 Dan Manasoiu (Big Dan)
Big Dan Manasoiu sits down with Alysa to discuss being a part of "New Wave", living in Puerto Rico, his involvement with the ecological approach debate, ADCC, and so much more.
Feb 26, 2025•37 min
Ep 54 Adele Fornarino
ADCC double gold champ, Adele Fornarino sits down with Alysa to discuss her upcoming main even at the UFC invitational against Ffion Davies, ADCC, being a smaller competitor, managing her social media and so much more.
Feb 20, 2025•45 min
Ep 53 Kevin Dantzler (Ecological Approach Mini Episode)
Kevin Dantzler joins Alysa for the second time in this mini episode. They discuss the ecological approach and have a very poorly executed rap battle.
Feb 19, 2025•22 min
Ep 52 Tom DeBlass
Tom DeBlass talks all things BJJ, working for One Championship, running a gym, speaking up for the bullied youth, and more.
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Ep 51 Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank
Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank sit down with Alysa to discuss 10th Planet Bethlehem, 10th Planet Allentown, Finishers Sub Only, dating in Jiu Jitsu, and so much more.
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Ep 50 Cathryn Discianni
Cat Discianni sits down with Alysa to discuss owning a gym, navigating rebuilding a brand, competing on big stages, owning unique animals, and more.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Ep 49 Ernest Magrys & Stephen Cullen
Owners and founders of the rashguard company Criminal Guard, Ernest Magrys and Stephen Cullen join Alysa to discuss owning a business, competing, being immigrants, recovery, and more.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Ep 48 Jasmine and Achilles Rocha
Jasmine and Achilles Rocha talk about growing up in a bjj family, competing, ibjjf, adcc, shit talking, their bjj hot takes, and more.
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Ep 47 Sergio and Paul Ardila
Brothers, Sergio and Paul Ardila sit down with Alysa to discuss competing, balancing their careers and passions, steroids, supination, CJI, ADCC, and more.
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Ep 46 Ryan Aitken
Ryan Aitken, who recently took 1st place at PGF, talks about all things competing, training, recovering, supine vs prone, rice cookers, and more.
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Ep 45 Sean Robichaud
Sean Robichaud, creator/owner of People Doing Martial Arts, talks all things jiu jitsu, marketing, community, social media, photography, and more.
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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