BC Poppas & The N2L Standards

BC Poppas & The N2L Standards

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BC Poppas & The N2L Standards episodes

  • The N2L Standards - Intro

    BC Poppas is excited to announce our new podcast series, The N2L Standards. In this introduction episode, Jon (one half of the BC Poppas), previews the values that drive the Nothing to Lose Foundation, "The N2L Standards." This series will feature the stories of coaches, teachers, mentors, and other leaders who share similar values with Nothing to Lose. What is life like when we commit to Challenge Fear, Exhibit Passion, Pursue Growth, and Risk Excellence?

    27 min
  • Episode 28 The Return? Again? featuring Coach Sharr Llera

    Recorded on July 22, 2025 almost a year after the last podcast release, The Poppas reunite in Bacolod City. In this episode Jojo and Jon sit down with business partner and fellow Nothing to Lose Coach Sharr Llera. Sharr discusses the important takeaways from his six months in Singapore working as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor. And together they talk about what they hope the BC Martial Studio will grow into as an official social business of Nothing to Lose Philippines and the Nothing to Lose Foundation.

    57 min
  • Episode 27 “Empire Strikes Back (Return of the Poppas)”

    The Poppas sit down for their yearly “check in” with Christian Abelarde of Episodes 22 “Empire Building” & 25 “Muay Thai Bros.” Christian opens up about the life experiences that led him to the “make it happen” mentality and the mindset that “everything we need is right around us.” Follow @teamgera.ph @nothingtolosefoundation @bcmartial on Instagram to stay up to date on the Nothing to Lose Foundations partnership with the Western Negros Muay Thai Combat Club a.k.a. Team Gera. Also check out Nothing to Lose Foundation, BC Martial Studio, and Western Negros Muay Thai Combat Club on Facebook.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 26 “Canturias Bros. & the ASJJF Cebu” with Ferchide and Janssen Canturias
    In this episode Jojo and Jon chop it up with Ferchide and Janssen Canturias. They are the content creators (Host & Videographer) behind “The Vlog” of the Asian Sport Jiu Jitsu Federation (Cebu). After visiting BC Martial to feature the gym on The Vlog Vol. 2 Episode 4, Jojo and Jon were able share a meal with them and hear some of there personal Jiu Jitsu beginnings as well as where they want to get to by showcasing Philippine Jiu Jitsu. You can follow “ASJJF Cebu” on Facebook and @asjjf.ph on Instagram.
    56 min
  • Fundación Coffee Series Ep. 2 - "Getting High on Our Own Supply" w/Jelo Viendo
    The BC Poppas have been brewing delicous Mt. Apo coffee beans that are locally roasted in Bacolod City by mountaineer and small batch roaster Jelo Viendo. Jojo and Jon sit down with Coach Sharr and his good friend Jelo to hear about his early days of hiking and his transformation into a coffee roasting enthusiast. This episode is a part of the Nothing to Lose Foundation "Fundación Coffee Series." Fundación is a Nothing to Lose project that funds local youth programs. Listen to the Poppas and Jelo get high on their own supply . . . of coffee. MESSAGE "JELO VIENDO" on Facebook to purchase coffee!!!
    53 min
  • Episode 24 Catching Up
    With Jon back in BC, he and Jojo catch up on all the happenings from the Fundación Coffee project, BC Martial, N2L BC and prepping for meeting the rest of the N2L crew in Romblon for the big comeback of the Nothing to Lose Foundation’s Warriors All Star Basketball Camp in Odiongan. Take a listen and catch up with us!
    1 hr 8 min
  • Manila Chicken Inasal, Bacolod Falafel, Filipino Jiu Jitsu, and Naturalized Pinoy Hoopers: Who decides what is authentically Filipino?
    This episode was an assignment Jon did for his Philippine Studies class, which was the last class he needed to finish his Associate’s Degree in Philippine Studies at City College of San Francisco. Jon was one of two people who are the first to achieve this degree in the United States. “Jon (CCSF Philippine Studies 40) chops it up with Jojo Casilao, Bacolod (Philippines) native, and get's his take on what Filipino authenticity is to him. We hope this conversation is a fun listen for you and at the same time challenges you to look at you own definitions of what is "authentic."”
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 23 “Evolution of a Sports Parent” with Dr. Chris Courtney
    Chris Courtney is the President of the Nothing to Lose Foundation, Co-Founder of N2L Med and the founder of the N2L Medical Corps. Chris is a leader in the field of Emergency Medicine and he is a proud “Poppa” of two amazing daughters who have been swimming competitively at a National Level since they were children. Riley, Doc Chris’ oldest daughter swims for the University of Texas, the top NCAA swim program in the United States. Taylor, the Courtney’s youngest daughter is a Senior in high school and is in the process of choosing which collegiate scholarship offer she will accept for the 2023-24 school year. Chris shares with the BC Poppas what it is like to be a parent of two elite athletes and what he values in coaches and coaching.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 22 “Empire Building” with Christian Abelarde @empiresportsph
    Christian Abelarde from Empire Sports and Entertainment sits down with the Poppas and talks about the recent BCD Fight Night MMA event that went down this last August 6. Christian shares his thoughts on repping local and the future he sees for MMA shows in the Philippines. The Poppas were proud to make their comeback in 2022 as guest commentators on the BCD Fight Night Facebook livestream. More to come!
    43 min

About BC Poppas & The N2L Standards

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BC Poppas are Jojo Casilao and Jon Tulio, founders of BC Martial Studio (a social business of Nothing to Lose Philippines) in Bacolod City. We love being dads, we love our families, we love Jiu Jitsu,…