Life Unraveled Podcast

MMA Unraveled #22 with Mark Barber

Mark is the co-owner of 501 Martial Arts in Conway, AR. Mark goes into some of his early background in training traditional martial arts as well as his study with numerous martial arts instructors all across the country in Kali, June Fan JKD, Muay Thai and Savate. We talk differences in dutch style and traditional muay thai and much more. Thank you for listening.

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #30 with Ari Knazan

Ari is the founder of one of the most popular Jiu-Jitsu YouTube channels ever created, Submissions 101. Ari is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Keith Owen (a recent guest of the podcast) and a 5th Degree Black Belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu (Goshin). He is also the owner of Fiece Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Victoria BC. Ari is a Cop and co-founder of Invictus LEO Jiu Jitsu Collective, and the host of the Torvus and Invictus LEO podcasts and just all around one of the mos...

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #29 with Clint Clark (Colton Cash)

The "East Coast King" is back! Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt and NY Open Champ is back on the podcast to talk about and break down his recent pro wrestling match as "Colton Cash!" It is always good catching a talk with big sexy!

Life Unraveled #67 - Hope Adair

Hope is back! Hope is an on air radio personality at KWKK as well as a social media manager and influencer. Brian and Hope talk about their rona routines, concert cancellations, the books we are reading and listening right now, philosoophy and a wide array of other topics. It is always a pleasure talking with you on the show and I look forward to having you back in the NEW studio in the future!

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #28 with Justin "Darth" Rader.

On this episode, Justin Rader talks about growing up training martial arts and wrestling and how he developed a lot of very important values early on that set the stage for him to one day become a world champion. Justin talks about his matches with Rafa and Cobrinha over the years, the development of his signature moves and some of his most satisfying moments along his journey. Professor Rader recently opened his first martial arts academy in Edmond, Oklahoma, Legacy Martial Arts. Main Achi...

MMA Unraveled #19 - Willie McGlothlin

William McGlothlin is a long-time friend, jiu-jitsu black belt, pro fighter and coach of UFCs rising star, Bryce "Thug Nasty" Mitchell. On this episode we talk about Willie's martial arts journey which began in 1998, his MMA career and some of his perspectives on teaching, coaching and cornering fighters. There are also stories here about Bryce's first MMA fight and his most recent win in at #UFC249.

Jiu Jitsu Unrvaeled #27 - Mark Miller

Mark and Brian sit down for a convo about how he got into Jiu-Jitsu, what it's like having a brother as your number one training partner and competition. In addition to training and competing in Jiu-Jitsu, Mark also operates multiple Fitness Kickboxing locations. Thanks for coming on the show, man!

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #25 with Brian Stuebner

Brian owns Springfield BJJ in Missouri and holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under gi and no-gi world champion, Caio Terra. On this episode we talk about Brian’s concentration on no-gi and the 10th planet system earlier on in his jiu-jitsu journey and his eventual move to the Caio Terra association. Brian discusses the Springfield area BJJ scene, his background in competing, jiu-jitsu camps, training philosophy, leg locks and much more. Donate to Jared here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/...

MMA Unraveled #17 - Robby Beard

Robby Beard is a multi-art black belt and owns five martial arts academies in the Memphis, TN area. Mr. Beard is also the President of V3fights. On this episode, I talk with Robby about the martial arts industry, his decision to become a “Black Belt in Business”, earning his Black Belt under Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, as well as earning a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Master Ricardo Liborio. Robby and I have shared a Jiu-Jitsu mat on a few occasions and it was awesome getting to sit down and tal...

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #27 - Kevin Williams

Kevin shares his amazing story about how and when he found Jiu-Jitsu, how he developed his style, the benefits of constantly working as a referee for the AGF and seeing matches all across the country.  Kevin is also a sponsored athlete and competes in superfights and tournaments on the regular basis. Hear who and what has influenced and inspired him to become an amazing martial artist.

MMA Unraveled #18 - Nathan Kirby

Coach Kirby is the owner of Rock City MMA in Little Rock, AR. He holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and is also a 4th degree Black Belt in TKD. On this episode of MMA Unraveled, Coach Kirby talks about how he got his start in martial arts training, when he transitioned to MMA, what it was like training with Pat Miletich and his team, opening his first martial arts academy, Arkansas Jiu-Jitsu and some comments on some of his up and coming students and future champions. coachkirbyspeaks.c...

MMA Unraveled #16 - Mike Page

Mike is back for another podcast where we swap old stories of training together for over a decade.  Mike is a black belt, coach of champions and co-owner of Inferno.  He has one of the most creative martial minds of anyone you will ever meet.  He is also an excellent cook.   Love. you, Mikey.  See you next time.

MMM Unraveled #16 - Mike Page

Mike is back for another podcast where we swap old stories of training together for over a decade.  Mike is a black belt, coach of champions and co-owner of Inferno.  He has one of the most creative martial minds of anyone you will ever meet.  He is also an excellent cook.   Love. you, Mikey.  See you next time.

Music Unraveled #13 - Ryan Harmon

It was truly awesome getting to sit down and talk with Ryan Harmon about his music and plans for the future.  On this episode of Music Unraveled we talk about Ryan's influences, how we are both Billy Strings fanboys, growing up playing music, what things have been like being an artist amid the shutdown and much more.  Check out Ryan's bio below as well as links to his website, American Idol audition and his hit single "I knew this Would Happen."  Please visit the website and purchase some of...

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled - #23 Eric Ingram

Eric is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as Judo. He is also the owner of Pyramid CrossFit and Pyramid Martial Arts in Tennessee. We discuss his Martial Arts background in TKD, competing in MMA and the IKF, his career as an adult competitor on the Jiu-Jitsu circuit and things he has going on with his academy and CrossFit box. Thanks to Eric for taking the time to come on the show. It's always a please. PS - there was a slight issue with the audio at times throughout the podcast...

MMA Unraveled #15 - JLFS Unraveled with Danny Dring

Danny Dring is a 7th degree black belt under Joe Lewis in the Joe Lewis Fight Systems (JLFS). Mr. Dring talks about how Joe Lewis was an influence on him as a teenager and meeting him for the first time in 1981 when Joe was in his 40s and making a comeback. We also get into some stories from training at the karate college and what is was like Sparring with Joe. Joe was 68 years old when he passed away, but leaves a legacy of black belts who have diffused and proliferated his tactics, strate...

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #24 - Brandon McCaghren

Brandon is a 10th Planet Black Belt under Eddie Bravo and owns an academy in Alabama. He is also a podcaster, commentator and coach. Brandon talks about how he got into Martial Arts training, his take on the 10th planet warm ups, how he runs classes, awesome stories about training with Jean Jacques, Rickson and much more. Thanks for tuning in.

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #22 - Brandon Quick

Brandon Quick is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Jamie Walsh and Co-Owner of the American Grappling Federation. He is also the head of the BQuick JJ Network.   Brandon grew up in Socal and began training Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager and now has over 20 years on the mats. Brandon is also a Combat veteran. He is now headquartered in Texas.  On this episode, Brandon talks about teaching Jiu-Jitsu in 21 counties, his career training, teaching and competing, thought projection, his approach to teaching...

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #21 - Alan Shade

Alan Shade is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roy Dean and also hold a black belt in TKD. On this episode of Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled, Alan discusses how he began training Karate in second grade and his eventual discovery of Jiu-Jitsu. Alan currently owns a martial arts academy in Las Vegas and talks about what the Jiu Jitsu scene is like, as well as cross training with 10th Planet, Evan Dunham and others.

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #20 - Keith Owen

Professor Keith Owen lives in Boise Idaho and is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Legendary 8th degree Gracie Black Belt Professor Pedro Sauer. (www.pedrosauer.com) Keith also holds black belts in two other martial arts styles, a 4th degree in TAI kung-fu and a black sash in Wu Wei Gung Fu under Bruce Lee Student Joseph Cowles.   Professor Owen has eleven black belts under him here in the US and Canada.   On this episode of Jiu-Jitsu unraveled Professor Keith talks ab...

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #19 - Clay Mayfield

Clay is the #7 ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt in the world. He comes on the podcast to talk about opening up his school in Franklin, TN, what brought him to Jiu-Jitsu, where all it has taken him, his competition background and training with Pedigo Submission Fighting. Clay has traveled the world and done some amazing things! Clay has some amazing goals for the future and we wish him the best!

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #18 - Omar French

Omar is a first degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and owns an academy in Tulsa, Ok. Omar talks about how he got into Jiu-Jitsu, traveling the world and adapting new trends and techniques into his system.

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #17 - Chris Carlino

Chris Carlino is co-owner of the American Grappling Federation, one of the largest Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling tournament organizations in the world. On this episode, Chris talks about how he got involved and when he decided to start the AGF, how the organization has evolved over time. Chris also talks about what sets the AGF apart, as well as some of the highlights and lowlights involved with setting an industry standard.

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #16 - Jeff Woods

On this episode of Jiu-Jitsu unraveled, Woods and Brian break down three different Jiu-Jitsu matches: Eddie Cummings vs. Geo Martinez Eddie Cummings vs. Nathan Orchard Gordon Ryan vs. Craigery Jones After we get done breaking down Jiu-Jitsu matches, Woods talks about some of the goals for his next book, cross discipline teaching and learning and the interplay between student, teacher and leader on and off the jiu-jitsu mats.

Life Unraveled #65 - Dr. Mitch Lerner

Mitch Lerner is an associate professor of history and director of the Institute for Korean Studies at the Ohio State University. He is an authority on American and East Asian diplomatic relations. Dr. Lerner has been writing during the pandemic and zooms into the podcast to talk about a couple of articles he has written and a book he has been working on. Check out the links to the articles we discuss in the podcast below. Dr. Lerner gives his take on the pandemic citing instances from past ...

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #15 - Daniel O'Brien

Daniel is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Pan-American Champion and owns Triad Martial Arts Academy in Cullman Alabama. He also hold a black belt on Karate. Daniel has a truly unique approach to training and mindset. On this episode, we talk about how he got into martial arts, his competition career, his different perspectives on training, recovery methods and much more.

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #14 - Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson owns Thompson Defense Academy in Fort Smith, AR. Chris stops by to talk about the shutdown, podcasting, Jiu-Jitsu and life.

Life Unraveled #63 - Dan Stahl

Dan Stahl has directed dozens of theatrical performances, owned a production company, plays in a band and is currently the technical director for the Russellville Center for the Arts.  Dan has been a positive influence in the lives of many young people, your host included.  Thank you for taking the time to sit down with me for the podcast!

Life Unraveled #62 - Chris Housenick

Our resident Political Scientist, Dr. Chris Housenick stops in for a chat about politics amid the COVID19 shutdown.  Listen as we riff on Biden, Bernie, Higher Ed, Trump, state governors and opening the economy, churches, dangers to democracy, how businesses are being affected, the philosophy of warfare and Joe Exotic.  Listen up!

Life Unraveled #54 - Josh Irwin

Josh stops in to share with us his passion for storytelling and the process behind narrative film making.  Josh is the owner of ARkansas One Media and specializes in commercial video production for corporate and retail businesses.  We talk about several of his film projects, the glamour of media and how its not a normal job, what it was like growing up in a TV studio in the 1980s and 1990s learning the ropes from his dad and Razorback sports personality, Mike Irwin.  From Martial Arts and tr...

Life Unraveled #64 - Josh Irwin

Josh stops in to share with us his passion for storytelling and the process behind narrative film making.  Josh is the owner of ARkansas One Media and specializes in commercial video production for corporate and retail businesses.  We talk about several of his film projects, the glamour of media and how its not a normal job, what it was like growing up in a TV studio in the 1980s and 1990s learning the ropes from his dad and Razorback sports personality, Mike Irwin.  From Martial Arts and tr...

Jiu-Jitsu Unraveled #13 - Matt Blank

Matt Blank is a recently promoted Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Danny Dring as well as a recently retired USAF pilot.  Matt and I talk about his beginnings in jiu jitsu, his competition background, returning to training and competing after a surgery, competition training and mindsets, as well as what it is like to run a martial arts/jiu jitsu academy.  Matt operates Shawn Hammonds affiliate school in Tucson, AZ and discusses how the Phoenix area is becoming a hub for Jiu-Jitsu and wha...

MMA Unraveled #14 - TKD Unraveled with Grandmaster Danny Dring

On this episode of MMA Unraveled, I sit down with my Martial Arts instructor and Grandmaster in TaeKwonDo, Danny Dring. Mr. Dring is a life-long martial artist and a multi-art black belt. This is part one in a series we will be doing on his journey in the martial arts. Tune in next time as we discuss Joe Lewis and the JLFS. We will be doing additional episodes over Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA, Superfoot Systems, Japanese JuJutsu and Self-Defense. Each episode will offer tons...

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #12 - Jack Taufer

Jack Taufer is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Dave Kama. This is his second appearance on the podcast. Jack talks about his experience training with Rickson and spreading his style of jiu jitsu worldwide through teaching seminars across the United States, as well as the Philippines and Australia.

Jiu Jitsu Unraveled #11 - Mike Page

Mike Page is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and Co-Owner of the Inferno Martial Arts franchise of Jiu Jitsu and MMA gyms based out of Northwest Arkansas. Mike has had an incredible jiu-jitsu journey that has taken him to the biggest stages in the art. He has coached world champions and contributed to the growth of jiu-jitsu across the state and mid-south. Thank you for taking the time to chat, Mikey!

Life Unraveled #61 - Hannah Butler

Hannah is a journalist, freelance writer, visual storyteller and photojournalist. She is a reporter for a local news outlet and she is also currently pursuing her undergraduate in Journalism at Arkansas Tech University. She is a native of Hope, AR. Hannahbutler.org - https://hannahbutler.org/?fbclid=IwAR0q4Fe3aJwV-6J8KeqJExFsReJdjBgTLjSUpvQnTGFv3xY2uB-hpJN56wE

Life Unraveled #60 - Stormi Leonard

Stormi is a Texas native, former college athlete and bachelor of arts in Finance, Mass Communications and Spanish at Ouachita Baptist University. She is currently pursing her Masters of Arts in Multimedia Journalism at Arkansas Tech University. Thank you to Stormi for coming on the show and thank you all for watching and listening.

Life Unraveled #59 - Billy Reeder

Billy is back for his second appearance on the podcast to talk about his recent travels and current events. Billy is a professor of Journalism at Arkansas Tech University and has been working on several interesting projects such as a book, podcasting and learning to sew. Thank you for tuning in.

After the Show #12 - MCU Phase One with Thurman, Julie and Brian

Thurman, Julie and Brian sit down for the first in a series of podcasts reviewing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On this episode we break down each individual film from Phase One of the MCU! Thank you for listening/watching! Check back soon for our assessment of Phase Two!

History Unraveled: 1968 Series, Episode One - The Uglier Americans: The Pueblo Crisis and the Tet Offensive

History Unraveled: 1968 Series, Episode One - The Uglier Americans: The Pueblo Crisis and the Tet Offensive By January of 1968, the United States found itself fighting both a hot and Cold War as the eyes remained fixed on the war torn jungles of Vietnam and tensions continued to escalate between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the first episode of History Unraveled: 1968, Brian Wilson and Thurman Storing discuss tow international incidents, the Pueblo Crisis (a tense year-long st...

Music Unraveled #12 - Piper at the Gates of Dawn Review

This is a live listen and first in an anthology of Pink Floyd podcasts with former guests Thurman Storing and Jeremy Barlow. On this episode we start with Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Tune in next time for our assessment and commentary on Saucerful of Secrets. Thank you for listening.

Life Unraveled #58 - Micah Piker and Cody Nash

Micah and Cody are local paramedics.  They stopped by to talk about their careers and life on the job as well as a little jiu-jitsu.

Music Unraveled #11 - Pink Floyd's Singles with Thurman Storing

Thurman and Brian sit down for a live listen and chat about Pink Floyd's earliest singles. Tune back in for future episodes where we review Piper at the Gates of Dawn with former guest Jeremy Barlow.

After the Show #11 - Rise of Skywalker Review with Josh Wilson, Thurman Storing and Julie Storing

Old friends and acquaintances come together for a discussion of the new Star Wars film, Rise of Skywalker. We go into the new film as well as the overall SW universe in this episode, with a lot of arguments for and against the new film, new trilogy and even the prequels. We look forward to getting back together for discussions about the MCU soon. Thank you Josh, Thurman and Julie for coming on the show!

Life Unraveled #57 - Bair the Comic

Bair is back for this third appearance on the show. He is back in Arkansas performing a few shows at the Looney Bin and stopped in to talk about life in LA and what it's like chasing his dreams and being a stand-up comedian. Contact info: m.me/BairTheComic [email protected] http://Baircomic.wixsite.com/home

Life Unraveled #55 - Ben Eakin

Ben is a CNA and activity director at a full-time care facility for those afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer's.  Ben reports on his first hand experiences in seeing how important music is in relation to memory.  We discuss memory loss, mental health, music and much more on this episode.  Ben is a truly creative human being and a fantastic musician and we will be having him back on the show specifically to talk about his music.

Life Unraveled #54 - Dr. Chris Housenick

Is Joe Biden Weird? What would life be like without the electoral college? How is Jiu-Jitsu like politics? Learn the answer to these questions and much more as Dr. Chris Housenick, our resident Political Scientist returns to the show to talk about the upcoming elections, American voter and political behavior, issues with the electoral college, the popular vote and voter turnout. Dr. Housenick breaks down how campaigning behavior and strategy would change in the absence of the electoral colle...

Life Unraveled #56 - Dr. Santoshi Nandivada

Dr. Nandivada is an assistant professor of Physics at Arkansas Tech University. A native of southern India, Tosh moved to the United States to pursue her PhD. This is her first visit on the show, but we are looking forward to having her back to continue learning about her research and work as a professor and experimental physicist.

After the Show #10 - Star Wars (New Trilogy) Review with Chris Housenick

After the Show #9 - Mandolorian Review with John Warren

John and Brian sit down to recap the first Season of Favreau's The Mandolorian on Disney Plus as well as riff on the Star Wars universe, the new Star Wars trilogy and Rise of Skywalker. Tune in for episode where Brian and Chris Housenick break down the new trilogy exclusively. After the Show #10 will feature repeat guests Thurman Storing and Josh Wilson as well as Julie Storing for a focused breakdown of Rise of Skywalker.