D’Juan Owens is a professional MMA fighter with 35 fights under his belt even though he never played any organized sports growing up!
Podcast Episodes about MMA
Here are some podcast episodes featuring some of the most interesting and crazy people ever: MMA fighters!
Ep. 53 – Geoff Riccio: Video Producer, Photographer, Wrestler
Geoff Riccio is a video producer, photographer, and graphic designer who has made a name for himself producing content in the sport of wrestling.
Podcasts Episodes About Peru
Peru will always have a special place in my heart. Here are some podcast episodes that deal with Peruvian history, culture, and travel.
Ep. 46 – Sam Sheridan: On Fear, Writing, and the End of the World
Sam Sheridan is the author of three books: The Fighter’s Heart, The Fighter’s Mind, and The Disaster Diaries.
Ep. 39 – Gregor Gillespie (Part 2): Extreme Living, UFC Drama, and Shark Fishing
Gregor “The Gift” Gillespie (was a four time Division I All-American wrestler and a national champion. He currently fights in the UFC and has a professional record of 13-1.
Ep. 38 – Gregor Gillespie (Part 1): Addiction, Wrestling, and MMA
Gregor “The Gift” Gillespie (was a four time Division I All-American wrestler and a national champion. He currently fights in the UFC and has a professional record of 13-1.
Ep. 32 – Katlyn “Blondefighter” Chookagian, UFC Fighter and Title Contender
Katlyn “Blondefighter” Chookagian is a UFC fighter and lifelong martial artist who recently fought for the title.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
The Language of Fists
Here are some tips I learned for studying Spanish while I was fighting professional MMA in Lima, Peru.