Street Corner Soapbox

On this episode we sat down & talked to former Collegiate Wrestling Champion & current Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter Ace Da Grappla. While growing up in Connecticut ,Ace was first introduced to grappling through a local Judo dojo & developed a passion for Wrestling while in middle school. He later went on to compete at the collegiate level & ultimately ended up in Rhode Island where he joined the team at Johnson & Wales University. Ace has won numerous Wrestling tournaments & accolades & currently trains under the legendary Tim Burrill in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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On this episode we talked with veteran actor, writer,producer & cook Louis Lombardi ! Louis talked about how he transitioned from his early years on the streets of the Bronx to pursuing his dream of becoming a professional actor in Hollywood ! Follow Louis on IG @louislombardi & @lombardisfoods

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On this episode we talked to up & coming Staten Island based Hip Hop Artist The Truth ! The Truth told us about what inspired him during his early years to get into music & even an interesting story about earning his moniker. He also expressed his thoughts on today's rap industry & what it's like trying to earn a name in the so called "Forgotten Borough" of NYC.

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On this episode we talked to retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit Detective, Documentarian, Author & host of the Gangland Wire Podcast , Gary Jenkins ! Gary told us about his time investigating the Civella Crime Family & organized crime in Kansas City & how he was apart of the unit who helped discover the skimming from Las Vegas casinos which was depicted in the Martin Scorsese classic film "Casino".

Gary's documentaries "Gangland Wire" & "Brother's Against Brothers: The Civella-Spero War" are available on Amazon a long with his book "Leaving Vegas : How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos".

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On this episode we sat down & talked with Doctor of Physical Therapy & Muay Thai Fighter Krystyna Mosher aka TK ! Krystyna told us about her early years growing up in Colorado ,where she first developed a passion for Martial Arts & about traveling to South Korea to learn Taekwondo & visit her family. She also went on to study Physical Therapy & described her grueling schedule of earning her Doctorate from Boston University while competing in high level Taekwondo & later Muay Thai Kickboxing. TK owns & operates her own Physical Therapy practice "TKO Physical Therapy" which primarily focuses on helping fighters & atheletes with injuries & recovery.

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On this episode we talked to Bassist for New York Hardcore legends Agnostic Front & Independent Artist Mike Gallo ! Mike told us about his early musical inspirations & how he developed a passion to play, which ultimately lead him to joining one of the greatest bands of all time. He also spoke about how he turned a childhood hobby into a thriving business based around his unique artwork.

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On this episode we sat down & talked with Professional Strong Woman, Body Builder & Trainer Brittany Diamond ! Brittany told us about her journey from competing in Collegiate Rowing to becoming a 3x 3rd Strongest Woman in the World Champion. She has a very inspiring story about overcoming the odds in a predominantly male sport, all while proudly representing her femininity.

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On this episode we sat down & talked with Latin American Rapper, Producer, DJ, Mixtape King & all round hustler, the infamous Krook Rock ! Krook told us about his ups & downs in the music business including being signed to a major label record deal & touring across South America to hustling mixtapes all over the country. Krook Rock is the true definition of an independent hustler & dropped a lot of knowledge during this interview. Make sure to check out his latest album "Organic Vibes" which is available on all digital platforms !

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On this episode we talked with Sensei Justin Hagen who is a longtime Martial Artist & owner of Kyokushin Philly Karate School. Sensei Justin spoke to us about his background in competitive Karate & also spoke on stepping into the Boxing ring where he became a Golden Gloves contender. He eventually discovered Kyokushin Karate which is a hard hitting style founded by the legendary Mas Oyama. Justin is a true proponent of the Japanese side of Martial Arts & authored "Shodai-Soke" : 101 Quotes, Anecdotes & Precepts From The Founders Of Japanese Martial Arts" which is available wherever books are sold !

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