The Raspberry Ape Podcast

Andrew Marshall is a Strength and Conditioning coach.

I talk to Andrew about training.

Dean Amasinger is a former professional MMA fighter, TUF contestant and a world renowned sports performance coach.

In this episode we talk about how Dean got into MMA, his experience in the Ultimate Fighter house, transitioning into coaching, the difference in training between MMA and other sports, his predictions for some upcoming MMA events and much more.

For more info follow Dean on

Twitter:

Twitter.com/deanamasinger

Instagram:

Instagram.com/deanamasinger

For more info on Elite Athlete visit:

www.elite-athletes.co.uk

Drew Sullivan is the former GB basketball captain, Olympian and Roger Gracie blue belt.

In this episode we talk about how Drew got into basketball, going to America at a young age to play, travelling around the world, captaining the 2012 Olympic team in his home city, how he started BJJ, what it's like coaching as a blue belt and much more.

For more info about Drew and RGA Leicester and North East visit:

www.drewjitsurga.com

Sebastian Junger is a world renowned author, filmmaker and journalist.

In this episode we discuss why Sebastian got into war journalism, his experiences in increasingly hostile locations, the brotherhood that he formed with the regiment he was documenting, why soldiers struggle so much to reintegrate into civilian society, how he found solace in a boxing gym, the social dynamics of martial arts teams and much much more.

Find out more about Sebastian and his work at:

www.sebastianjunger.com

Sebastian Brosche is a BJJ black belt and owner of Yoga for BJJ.

In this episode we talk about yoga, injuries, nutrition, sleep, Yoga for BJJ and much more.

For more info check out:

www.yogaforbjj.net

Or follow Yoga for BJJ:

www.facebook.com/yogaforbjj

www.instagram.com/yogaforbjj

Ray Stevens is a Judo Olympic silver medalist and a Roger Gracie black belt.

We talk about how Ray got into judo, his experience training in Japan, his competition career, his Olympic games performances, injuries, his choice to retire from competitive judo, how he got into BJJ, training with and receiving his black belt from Roger Gracie and much more.

Check out Ray's new academy at: www.raystevensacademy.co.uk

And follow Ray on: www.instagram.com/raystevensacademy

Danny Williams is a judo Olympian and Commonwealth gold medalist.

In this episode we talk about how Danny got into judo, his experience at the 2012 olympic games, his training, his experience in BJJ, the differences between judo and BJJ and much more.

Find out more about Danny at: www.dannywilliamsgbr.com

For more into on Camberly Judo club or to donate money: www.camberleyjudo.co.uk

Follow Danny:

www.twitter.com/dwilliamsjudo

www.instagram.com/dwilliamsjudo

Ryan Mairs is a grappler, mixed martial artist and mental health advocate.

In this episode I talk to Ryan about his experience of mental health, from his own to those around him. Why its so important to spread awareness and understanding about it, how martial arts helped him and what hes doing now to help others.

You can follow Ryan on twitter: www.twitter.com/Ryan_Mairs101

And his youtube page: www.youtube.com/user/TheStamfordBoy

Brad Pickett is a UFC veteran and UK MMA legend.

In this episode I talk to Brad about how he got into MMA, his career during the WEC and later the UFC, his retirement, his upcoming professional grappling debut at Polaris 5, his thoughts on gi vs nogi training, Mac vs May, being the toughest guy in the room and much more.

Find Brad on:

twitter.com/One_Punch

Instagram.com/One_Punch

And check out the One Punch Podcast at:

www.spreaker.com/show/the-one-punch-podcast

Marc Goddard is a UFC referee and BJJ black belt under Braulio Estima.

In this episode I sit down with world renowned MMA referee Marc Goddard. What many people don't realise about Marc is that he has a long history training and competing within the martial arts. With a professional MMA career and a BJJ black belt. In this episode we talk about Marc's journey through the martial arts, how he got into refereeing, why he had to step away from his own fighting career, refereeing in BJJ and much more.