The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Tom Watson is a former BAMMA Champion and UFC veteran.

In this episode we talk about Tom's journey into martial arts, his time training at some of the best MMA camps in the world, including; Jackson, Tristar and Blackzillians. His huge match with Alex Reid, rules sets in MMA and grappling, he return to competition and much more.

Josh Palmer is a top MMA and BJJ commentator.

Josh commentates on some of the worlds biggest grappling shows such and Polaris and Kasai and MMA show such as Cage warriors. In this episode, we chat about how Josh got into the business, some stories from his journey, Polaris, Cage Warriors and much more.

Kurt Osiander is one of the most well-known characters in all of BJJ, known for his crazy personality and zero-fucks-given attitude

Kurt talks about his split from longtime coach Ralph Gracie, how he got into BJJ, the zombie apocalypse, trying to kill a dove, his MMA career, drawing naked women, being a role model, training over 50, drinking, partying and ancient weapons.

Danny Batten is a UK MMA pioneer and Roger Gracie black belt.

In this episode we talk through Danny's MMA career, the reason he retired from fighting, being a brown belt for 10 years, fighting pro with a job and family, Chess, running a gym, giving back to the community and more.

Rob Long is a blind veteran injured in Afghanistan and a BJJ competitor.

In this episode, Ron talks about his experience in the army, his training, what it's like living in one of the most dangerous places on earth, the accident that took his vision, the immediate aftermath and recovery from his injury and how BJJ changed his life.

To find out more about Rob follow him on:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/_red_long

instagram: www.instagram.com/red.long_

Lee Doski is a Bjj black belt and UK MMA pioneer.

In this episode, the "Guitar hero" talks about his start in MMA, gives a history lesson on UK MMA, shares some stories, serenades us with his musical talents and much more.

Nick Osipczak is a former UFC fighter and all round martial artist.

In this episode we talk about gambling, kung fu, MMA, Nick's UFC career, why he retired, tai chi, fighting animals, Ayahuasca, art, CBD oil and much more.

For more on Nick and all he does check out www.raisedspirit.com

Ffion Davies is one of the UK's top BJJ competitors and a Judo black belt.

In this episode we talk about how Ffion got into martial arts, her judo career, how she got into BJJ, breaking down her competition success, and covering a lot of women related topics in BJJ including women teaching, should you date your instructor and dick pics, probably too much about dick pics.

Find Ffion on instragram: www.instagram.com/ffioneira3

Find out more about CF24: www.cf24jiujitsu.co.uk

Lee Kemp is a 3 time wrestling world champion and hall of famer. Saeed Esmaeli is a renowned wrestling coach working with some of the top wrestling, MMA and Jiu Jitsu competitors.

In this episode we talk about Lee's and Saeed's journey in wrestling, how Lee improved as quick as he did, beating Dan Gable, what drives people to succeed, working with MMA and BJJ athletes, the programs that they have put together and are now touring around the UK and much more.

Find out more about lee at: Leekemp.com

In this episode Im joined by Luke Dalmedo as we chat about last weeks Quintet Grappling event in Japan.