The ArmBar Podcast

Episode 60: “We Own the Night (Stalker)"

The Arm Bar Podcast warmly welcomes Gil Carrillo, the Star of the Netflix series "Night Stalker The Hunt for a Serial Killer”. 

Gil is a US Army Vietnam Combat Veteran and a retired Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, where he primarily worked in the capacity as a Homicide Detective during his 38 years of service. 

Gil walked us thru his Law Enforcement career, with an emphasis on the Night Stalker case.  In addition, we were joined by special guests @Airman_Vic and @Detective_Stacey

Be sure to follow Gil’s Instagram account, watch his series on Netflix and listen to his regular podcast appearances on George Lopez’s show.  

Instagram: @realgilcarrillo 

Netflix: Night Stalker The Hunt for a Serial Killer

Podcast: OMG Hi! With George Lopez

Episode 59: “Surviving Self” 

The Arm Bar Podcast welcomes return guest (episode 30) Shane Kruchten; Marine, Father, Fighter, Teacher, Survivor.Shane walks us through his continuous journey of being a Bellator Fighter, Jiu Jitsu teacher and practitioner, as well as surviving overall lifestyle challenges. Be sure to follow Shane’s Instagram account, buy his merchandise  and watch his episode on ESPN+’s “Why We Fight Episode 4"s via well the below links.

Instagram: @war_rhino
ESPN+ Why We Fight Series: https://www.espn.com/watch/series/37c07502-b83e-4111-a9f0-aac5ff3fa68c/why-we-fight
Shane’s Episode: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/b283a857-4f86-4eef-a6e6-e223fc975f10#bucketId=3
Shane’s merchandise: https://ftwrbrand.com/collections/shane-war-rhino-krutchen

Episode 58: “Summertime Blues"

The Arm Bar Podcast kicks off their Fall Season with a recapitualtion of their summer activities with topics that included Jiu Jitsu training, work output, alcohol consumption, fitness and of course, the pandemic.    

The Arm Bar Podcast welcomed LAPD Detective Craig Marquez who walked them thru his journey of growing up in Hawaii, joining the Marine Corps & then becoming involved in several high-conflict incidents, one of which led to him receiving the Medal of Valor and ultimately being invited to the White House to meet the POTUS. 

If you wish to contact Detective Craig Marquez, feel free to email him at: [email protected] 

The Lads from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Doctor Donnelly Wilkes; a Navy Lieutenant Commander who supported the Marines in combat during two tours in Iraq. Following the warrior lineage in his family, Dr. Wilkes led a life of service by way of the Armed Forces where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for Valor and continues his service to his fellow Man today by practicing family medicine in the great state of California. Dr. Wilkes authored a brilliant book called “Code Red Fallujah” which captures his kinetic journey on the battlefield and is chock full of Leaderships lessons of resiliency, faith and love of country. 

You can purchase Dr. Wilkes’ book and follow him on social media via the below links. https://www.coderedfallujah.com/

Amazon book link: Code Red Fallujah: A Doctor's Memoir at War https://www.amazon.com/dp/1642938025/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HNBN56VXF5YYQ24SQ91G

Instagram: @docwilkes1
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/donnelly.wilkes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/docwilkes1?s=21

The Gents from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Chiropractor Arman Fathi. In between practicing medicine, Arman maximizes his Life by practicing Jiu Jitsu as a Black Belt & Instructor and by playing an array instruments, while also authoring articles for highly notes publication. Arman breaks down his approach to living a productive life, while also explaining the nuances of the Iranian-American approach toward work & family. 

Be sure to follow Arman’s IG account as well as his articles in the Jiu Jitsu Times in the below links: 

@the_arman_hammer 

Arman’s article in the Jiu Jitsu Times: 

https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/author/arman/#

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with return guest (Season 1-Episode 27), Actor, Marine, Husband and Dad: Michael Broderick; with a cameo from former Arm Bar host, Vic.


Michael takes us thru the step by step process of how and why he produced the Author Jack Carr-inspired short film “Father and Sons”.


Watch “Father and Sons-A Terminal List Story” here:


https://vimeo.com/492298460

Be sure to follow the Arm Bar Podcast, their hosts and guest on Instagram:

@armbar_podcast 

@armbar_mike 

@knocko_ 

@airman_vic 

@thatsmichaelbroderick 

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Nelson Ruiz, a Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) Purple Belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, who is also a certified GJJ instructor with his own Certified Training Center (CTC) in Los Angeles.


Nelson graciously shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and what it takes to persevere thru a pandemic while pivoting possible career changes.



Be sure to follow the Arm Bar Podcast, their hosts and guest on Instagram:

@armbar_podcast

@armbar_mike

@knocko_

@iamnelsonr

https://www.gracieuniversity.com/

Episode 52 “The Life You Save Might Just Be Your Own”

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Richard Bresler, author of the critically acclaimed new book, “Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life”. 

Bresler is famously known as the first American Gracie Jiu Jitsu student in the United States, dating back to the 1970’s under Rorian Gracie. Bresler was an integral part of the growth of Gracie Jiu Jitsu by way of his financial investment in the very first Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Hermosa Beach, as well as the formation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 

Bresler, now a Black Belt Professor himself, shared his struggles and achievements as well as life lessons on how he overcame resistance and continues to persevere thru various challenges. 

Be sure to follow the Arm Bar Podcast, their hosts and guest on Instagram:

@armbar_podcast 

@armbar_mike 

@knocko_ 

@richard_bresler

www.richardbresler.com

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Andrew, a retired New York City Police Department Narcotics Detective and the owner/operator of “MIDNIGHT PLATOON”, an apparel company.

Andrew walked us thru his career of a street cop and what it takes to become an NYPD Narco Ranger. In addition, Andrew shared his harrowing experiences during the aftermath of the September 11th Attacks and the injury he sustained that led to the creation of his apparel company.

Be sure to follow the Arm Bar Podcast, their hosts and guest on Instagram:

@armbar_podcast

@armbar_mike

@knocko_

@midnightplatoon https://midnightplatoon.com/