Quiggin' Out Podcast

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 34 with LFA 102's big winner, Brandon Lewis!  

In this episode, which was a longtime coming, Lewis and I had an absolute blast discussing fighting after an insane four year layoff!  If you watched Lewis' last fight, there was no way you wouldn't know that he had a four year layoff because it was brought up every single chance possible! Lewis shared his emotions leading up to the fight, during the fight, and the post fight elation after getting the victory and improving to 5-0  

We also discussed one of the craziest things ever when it comes to what age Lewis was when he started coaching/teaching and running his own school. Lewis shared his journey in MMA, Jiu-Jitsu, and life and how it has brought him to this moment.  Lewis talked about how important his team has been and how it has helped his mindset not only in the MMA world but in life itself. The depth of conversation we had was just fantastic and I see great things for him in the future.   

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.  Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 33 with TJ De Santis!

In this episode, TJ and I go down the proverbial rabbit hole when it comes to broadcasting and MMA.  For those who are unaware, TJ has been a broadcaster in the MMA world since the early 2000's and is currently holding up duties as a play-by-play commentator for Invicta Fighting Championship, Ikon Fighting Federation, EBI, and Combat Jiu-Jitsu  worlds as well as producing multiple podcasts, including Bruce Buffer's "It's Time w/ Bruce Buffer".

He talks us through how he got his first radio internship at 15 and how that changed his life for the better.

The episode goes from TJ talking about his life growing up to his knowledge and experience in the radio and broadcasting world. He even gave us some amazing insight into why we use the terms we do today, the birth of the term "formatical" and how the term podcast didn't even exist when he entered this world.

TJ and I shared some memories of our childhood and learned that we both share a trait that some may view as a bad thing but I say it's a positive thing.

In the end, I'm super happy that we got to sit and chat for the first time. TJ is a wealth of knowledge and truly understands what it is to provide sound advice (I hope someone thinks that is as funny as I did) as to his life and roles within the MMA and broadcasting community.  TJ even gives some insight into a new format he is doing and it's amazing that no one had thought of this before.

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.

Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt (which made an appearance in the show tonight) and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 32 with James Lynch!  

In this episode, we really dive deep into the man that is James Lynch. Lynch talks about how he got into the MMA journalism world, why he does what he does, and how important a work life balance is.  

Lynch goes on to give some of the best tips in regards to doing your own interviews, asking good questions, building rapport with fighters, and what you should do if a fighter is difficult to get ahold of or cancels. It's truly amazing stuff.  

Make sure to watch the whole episode to see who Lynch's favorite street fighter character was and what we both thought of the 1994 instant classic Street Fighter.   

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.

Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 31 and features one half of the BKFC main event and UFC Vet Leonard Garcia and BKFC fighter Tom Shoaff.

In this episode, Garcia and Shoaff breakdown their first meeting, training for a similar opponent in Joe Elmore, getting your life right, and why Garcia decided to try bare-knuckle. If you didn't know. Garcia has been fighting since 1999 and has fought in the UFC, WEC, LFA, and many more. His fight with Chan Sung Jung is arguably one of the best fights you will have ever seen.

Garcia is a legend in his own right and a pioneer in the MMA world. To see his interactions with Shoaff on the show truly prove there are still good guys in this sport. The pair discusses what it's like to train with each other and having to put aside the fact that they both compete within the same weight class and how they wasn't going to stop them from being friends. Shoaff also talks about his decision to move down in weight as he keeps fighting guys that are too big. 

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.

Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 30 and features a one of kind man , the  "MMA Prediction Rapper", Tovaun Anthony!  

In this episode, Anthony and I discuss his martial arts background, his love for the sport, and how a one-off crazy idea took off and is now making waves inside the MMA community, including having MMA media, like James Lynch, involved in his UFC 259 fight predictions video. 

For those who don't know, Anthony breaks down fight cards as a full fledged rap. When listening to it, you can see the amount of dedication and time he puts into the research to make his predictions factual, accurate, and straight up amazing to listen to in this format.  

Keep an eye on the last 5 minutes where I ask Anthony to bust out a freestyle and an idea was born! (Stay tuned for that) 

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Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.   

Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 29 and features returning guest, firefighter and mustache aficionado, Eddie Wineland! Wineland makes his first solo appearance on the show after the Mustache Mafia took over in episode 19. Strap in folks because this one will hit home with so many people.

In this episode, Wineland and I discussed his tenured career not only as a fighter, but as a firefighter, father, and husband too. Wineland is a character and shows that he is not only in great spirits after a loss, but that his priorities are in order when it comes to his life. There's even a surprise guest and some talk about Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. 

Things got intense when Wineland decided to throw me for a loop about halfway through the episode when I asked him what he wanted to talk about and his answer... surprised me and I promise will surprise everyone who tunes in.

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available. 

Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is here with episode 27 amd features former 2x Bellator featherweight champion Daniel Straus. Straus joins the show for the first time but is no stranger to myself. Straus and I go down memory lane to talk about the insane number of fights he had in his first year as an MMA fighter, the only time he had a bad weight cut and what he has been up to since fans last saw him. 

Straus is always a pleasure to talk to because he's someone who just wants to fight. Him and I discuss his need for fame, his plan for the future, and lingering medical issues that are keeping him outside of getting to do what he loves so much.

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available. Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is back for episode 26 and season 2 opener  with someone who needs no introduction, Din Thomas !  Thomas himself has been in the MMA world since 1998 and has maintained his status as one of the best in the business for a reason!   

In this episode, Thomas and I discuss new school vs. old school, what it means to be a coach, his exit from American Top Team, and his recent bicycle ride across Florida to raise awareness for Men's mental health via HeadsUpGuys. (https://headsupguys.org/)  

Thomas goes on to discuss coaching and training fighters during a pandemic, what it was like to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in July, the world moving forward, and his next planned ride. Thomas also shares his thoughts on how he feels Dana White has handled promoting fights during the pandemic.

Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.  Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!

The Quiggin Out MMA Podcast is back for the season finale with none other than Sherman Augustus! In this jam-packed two-hour episode, Augustus and I discuss his martial arts background, his call to be cast in Into The Badlands, some amazing behind the scenes stories involving Nick Frost and Oliver Platt, his passions in life, stereotypes, how he prepared himself for his prior roles and his upcoming role in Stranger Things Season 4. Don't forget to head over to EpicJitsTees.com and pick up a Quiggin' Out MMA Podcast shirt or any of the amazing designs available.  Special shout out to La Barba Cubano for supplying some amazing beard oil, Fat Boy Jiu Jitsu for the incredible Combat Night shirt, and Bertsos Bakeshop for making some delicious treats!