Katlyn “Blondefighter” Chookagian is a UFC fighter and lifelong martial artist who recently fought for the title.
Ep. 31 – Amber Young on CouchSurfing, Hitchhiking, and Living Abroad
Amber Young has lived in the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Spain. She shares her stories about living abroad and traveling.
Ep. 30 – Caitlin Lanigan on Volunteering for the Peace Corps in Botswana
Caitlin Lanigan shares her stories about the two years she spent in Botswana volunteering for the Peace Corps at a medical clinic.
Ep. 29 – Din Thomas, UFC Legend and Coach
Din Thomas is a UFC legend who has been involved with the sport of MMA since the 90s. He has wins over guys like Jens Pulver, Clay Guida, and Matt Serra.
Ep. 28 – Turney Duff on Wall Street, Sobriety, and Writing
Turney Duff is a New York Times bestselling author and consultant on the Showtime series Billions.
Ep. 27 – Mike and Anne from HoneyTrek on the World’s Longest Honeymoon
Mike and Anne Howard went on a honeymoon in January 2012 and never returned. They’re on the World’s Longest Honeymoon across all 7 continents.
Ep. 26 – Jeff Buxton on Coaching Blair Wrestling and Training During the Coronavirus
Jeff Buxton was the coach of Blair wrestling, where he led teams to 30 consecutive Prep National titles and 10 National titles.
Ep. 25 – Mark Metry on Overcoming Social Anxiety
Mark Metry was making six figures as a teen entrepreneur, but suffered from social anxiety. His book Screw Being Shy is about how to overcome it.
Ep. 24 – Rolf Potts on Vagabonding and Travel Writing
Rolf Potts is the author of four travel books, including Vagabonding and Marco Polo Didn’t Go There and he hosts the podcast Deviate with Rolf Potts.
Ep. 23 – How to Make Friends While Traveling
In this podcast, I talk about how to socialize more effectively when you travel and how to make friends on the road as a solo traveler.
Ep. 22 – McDojoLife Rob on Exposing Fake Martial Arts
McDojoLife is an Instagram page that exposes fake and fraudulent martial artists who teach people tactics such as no-touch knockouts.
Ep. 21 – Kendall Cross, Olympic Gold Medalist Wrestler
Kendall Cross talks about his background in the sport of wrestling and how he prepared both physically and mentally to win an Olympic gold medal.
Ep. 20 – Daniele Bolelli on History, Martial Arts, and Podcasting
Daniele Bolelli is the host of the History on Fire podcast and the author of many books on subjects from martial arts to religion.
Ep. 13 – Andy Steves, Guidebook Author and Founder of Weekend Student Adventures
Andy Steves run a tour company called Weekend Student Adventures and he had written a guide book about European city hopping on a budget.
Ep. 10 – Wes and Shane Talk Military, Travel, and Education
Wes Parker and Shane O’Keefe both had sub 2.0 GPAs in high school and were unsure of what to do after they graduated. So they enlisted in the Air Force.
Ep. 09 – Dan Cleland talks Ayahuasca and Entrepreneurship
Dan Cleland founded the Soltara Healing Center in Costa Rica, which does ayahuasca ceremonies and healing.
Ep. 11 – Bogdana Voicu on the Travel Industry and Romania
Bogdana Voicu runs North American operations for G Adventures, a global travel company. In this show we discuss her Romanian roots and the travel industry.
Ep. 08 – Danielle and Wilson Travel the World as a Couple
Danielle and Wilson met working as tour guides for G Adventures and after the season was over, they spend seven months traveling the world together.
My Cauliflower Ear Experience
How I Got Cauliflower Ear I wrestled for seventeen years without getting cauliflower ear. My teammates would tease me, “How can you consider yourself a serious wrestler without it?” I remember kids—I mean young kids—beaming with pride when they first got cauliflower ear, like a badge of honor. Sometimes when I come across strangers with…
Ep. 19 – Claudio Puelles, from Peru to the UFC
Claudio Puelles is a Peruvian MMA fighter who fights in the UFC currently and was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.
Ep. 18 – Kenn Kweder, Rockstar and Secret Kidd
Kenn Kweder is a Philadelphia musical legend and rockstar who has been playing live music and writing songs since the late 60s.
Ep. 17 – Bruce Poon Tip on Founding G Adventures and the State of the Travel Industry
Bruce Poon Tip founded G Adventures, a global tour company with operations in 100 different countries and tours on every continent.
Ep. 16 – Charlie Brenneman, from High School Spanish Teacher to UFC Fighter
Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is a former UFC fighter (19-8), the author of two books, and host of The Spaniard Show Podcast.
Ep. 07 – Brendan and the Molly Malone
Brendan Reid is the owner of The Molly Malone, the top rated bar in Tenerife. He talks about owning a small business during coronavirus and the quarantine.
Ep. 06 – Anthony Gray: Three Michelin Star Chef de Cuisine
Anthony Gray is the chef de cuisine at Le Bernadin in NYC, which is one of the top restaurants in the world and boasts three Michelin stars.
Ep. 15 – Shelby Schmitz, Tour Guide, Road Warrior, and Truck Stop Influencer
Shelby Schmitz has worked as a tour guide and bus driver for five years. She tells how she left her teaching career to become a guide and never turned back!
Ep. 05 – Vlogging with Kelly
Kelly is the host of a vlog on YouTube called Go with Kelly. She has worked as a tour guide in Australia and Asia and shares her adventures with us!
Ep. 04 – Running Ultramarathons with Mark Larson
Mark Larson has competed in four different races over 100 miles long. He’s walked the Camino de Santiago four times and lived on four different continents.
Ep. 02 – Vlad Gets Corona Virus in Vietnam
Vlad was traveling in Vietnam when he felt sick and went to the hospital. He tested positive for coronavirus and spent weeks in quarantine.
Podcast: Marina’s World Tour
Marina traveled the world for two years and has been to 106 countries, mostly as a solo female traveler! Her story is super inspirational and amazing!
Ep. 14 – Joe Williamson and the Rise of FloWrestling
Joe Williamson was one of the first employees of FloWrestling, a company which became huge not only in wrestling but in all sports.
Ep. 12 – Wrestling and MMA with Kyle Cerminara
Kyle Cerminara was a Division 1 All-American wrestler who pursued an Olympic and MMA dream and now coaches top athletes.
Ep. 03 – Ben Reiter talks MMA, Charity, and Peru
Ben Reiter first moved to Peru to pursue his charitable initiatives, but became a professional MMA fighter and eventually fought in Bellator.
Learn English with Eminem – Phrasal Verbs
Eminem is master of the English language, and here we’re going to look at how he uses phrasal verbs to effectively convey his raps.
A Guide to Free Walking Tours
Free walking tours are an essential part of the traveler’s arsenal for exploring a new city and getting your bearings. And a great way to meet new people!
A Guide to Hostels
Hostels are the quintessential accommodation for any backpacking trip. Here is how you choose them, book them, and make the most of them!
Choosing the Right Traveling Buddy
Choosing the right person to travel with can make or break your trip. Here’s how to make sure you choose the right person so you have the time of your life!
10 Reasons to Travel Alone
While traveling alone might seem daunting, there are so many reasons to get out there and do it!
A Guide to Language Exchanges
Language exchanges are a great way to not only learn and practice a new language, but to meet other people while traveling or living abroad. Find out how!
Meetups: Four Places to Make New Friends While Traveling
Meetups are an amazing way to meet people while traveling who have a common interest as you. There are many different ways to meet people! Come see.
How to Make Friends While Traveling
So many people are afriad to travel solo, but what they don’t know is that meeting new people and making friends while traveling is easy! Here’s how.
Hemingway’s Favorite Bars in Madrid
Ernest Hemingway spent so much time in Madrid that every bar claims that he drank there. So I visited Hemingway’s favorite places to drink.
Tips to Learn a New Language on Duolingo
Duolingo is a free application that helps you learn a language through word games.
How to Meet New People on CouchSurfing Hangouts
CouchSurfing Hangouts is a powerful tool to meet people and make friends in a new place while traveling. Here is how you use it!
The Language of Fists
Here are some tips I learned for studying Spanish while I was fighting professional MMA in Lima, Peru.