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PRIMAL RADIO

205 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

Primal Radio is a podcast focused on Martial Arts, Fighting Sports and the Warrior Mindset hosted by Jim McCann & Tom McGrath

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52: #52 Master Steven Phillips - World Champion Kick Boxer

November 20, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Jim & Tom interview Master Steven Phillips. Master Steven Phillips is the proud owner of the West Windsor TaeKwonDo & Kickboxing Academy, purchased in 2005 from his mentor Grand Master Ye Bong Choi, a world renowned expert in TaeKwonDo (Korean Martial Arts). At 34 years old, Mr. Phillips is a 5tl Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo, having studied the art for over 25 years with Grand Master Y.B. Choi. He is an elite level martial artist with a lifetime of training and teaching experience. His e...

51: #51 Doc Watson's Boxing Update - November 2018

November 18, 2018 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Primal Radio's World Famous Boxing Pundit Andy Watts AKA 'Doc Watson' who gives his expert views on: Mayweather vs. Tenshin Fury vs. Wilder Spence vs. Garcia Whyte vs. Chisora 2 Usyk vs. Bellew If you enjoyed the show please like it, share it and leave us a great review!

S2 Ep51: #51 Doc Watson's Boxing Update - November 2018

November 18, 2018 23:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Primal Radio's World Famous Boxing Pundit Andy Watts AKA 'Doc Watson' who gives his expert views on: Mayweather vs. Tenshin Fury vs. Wilder Spence vs. Garcia Whyte vs. Chisora 2 Usyk vs. Bellew If you enjoyed the show please like it, share it and leave us a great review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50: #50 Mick Thornton - B.O.T.M.A

November 14, 2018 19:32 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Jim & Tom interview Mick Thornton.  Mick is the founder of the BOTMA system (Blending Of The Martial Arts) and has studied extensively in many arts; Mick is a Full Instructor under the Tim Tackett's JKD Wednesday Night Group as well as an Full Instructor under our very own Jim McCann. He is a Master Firearms and CQC Instructor and serves as on the New World Mixed Martial Arts Association Advisory Board as their Chief Weapons Tactics Instructors.  Mick is located in Philadelphia, PA. Sifu Mic...

S2 Ep50: #50 Mick Thornton - B.O.T.M.A

November 14, 2018 19:32 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Jim & Tom interview Mick Thornton.  Mick is the founder of the BOTMA system (Blending Of The Martial Arts) and has studied extensively in many arts; Mick is a Full Instructor under the Tim Tackett's JKD Wednesday Night Group as well as an Full Instructor under our very own Jim McCann. He is a Master Firearms and CQC Instructor and serves as on the New World Mixed Martial Arts Association Advisory Board as their Chief Weapons Tactics Instructors.  Mick is located in Philadelphia, PA. Sifu Mick...

49: #49 MMA Update with Nick Portella Nov 18 UFC230 & Primal Fight Night

November 04, 2018 23:11 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Primal Radio's resident MMA expert Nick Portella gives his views on UFC230, Primal Fight Night Two and the aftermath of MacGregor vs Khabib. www.primalradio.net www.primalgymnj.com www.combatinsidersmedia.com www.primalfightpromotions.com

S2 Ep49: #49 MMA Update with Nick Portella Nov 18 UFC230 & Primal Fight Night

November 04, 2018 23:11 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Primal Radio's resident MMA expert Nick Portella gives his views on UFC230, Primal Fight Night Two and the aftermath of MacGregor vs Khabib. www.primalradio.net www.primalgymnj.com www.combatinsidersmedia.com www.primalfightpromotions.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep48: #48 (Part Two) Jim & Tom on values, fears, accreditation, collaboration and show metrics!

November 01, 2018 07:30 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Jim & Tom on a variety of topics including: Values Fears Accreditation Collaboration Show Metrics Primal Radio would like to apologise for some sound issues on this show.  We hope the microphone squirrels didn't spoil your enjoyment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48: #48 (Part Two) Jim & Tom on values, fears, accreditation, collaboration and show metrics!

November 01, 2018 07:30 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Jim & Tom on a variety of topics including: Values Fears Accreditation Collaboration Show Metrics Primal Radio would like to apologise for some sound issues on this show.  We hope the microphone squirrels didn't spoil your enjoyment.

47: #47 (Part One) Jim & Tom on Tea, Aging, Building Leaders, Training and loyalty

October 30, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Jim & Tom on a variety of topics including: Tea Aging Building Leaders Training  Loyalty Primal Radio would like to apologise for some sound issues on this show.

S2 Ep47: #47 (Part One) Jim & Tom on Tea, Aging, Building Leaders, Training and loyalty

October 30, 2018 02:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Jim & Tom on a variety of topics including: Tea Aging Building Leaders Training  Loyalty Primal Radio would like to apologise for some sound issues on this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep46: #46 Doc Watson's Boxing Update October 2018

October 17, 2018 16:32 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Primal Radio's Boxing Pundit Doc Watson (Andy Watts) joins Jim & Tom for his first monthly Boxing Update Show focusing on big news as well as recent and upcoming fights! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46: #46 Doc Watson's Boxing Update October 2018

October 17, 2018 16:32 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Primal Radio's Boxing Pundit Doc Watson (Andy Watts) joins Jim & Tom for his first monthly Boxing Update Show focusing on big news as well as recent and upcoming fights!

S1 Ep1: #0 Show Zero (Retrospectively Produced Show for New Listeners)

October 15, 2018 00:57 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Retrospectively Produced this episode is focused on welcoming new listeners.  Jim & Tom talk about the evolution of the show and where we are headed in this prequel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1: #0 Show Zero (Retrospectively Produced Show for New Listeners)

October 15, 2018 00:57 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Retrospectively Produced this episode is focused on welcoming new listeners.  Jim & Tom talk about the evolution of the show and where we are headed in this prequel. 

S2 Ep45: #45 Jon Broster of Tribal Fighting Arts Nottingham on BCKEAI, Serada Eskrima, Rapid Arnis, Silat, BJJ, Keysi, Judo and more!

October 10, 2018 22:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Jim & Tom interview Jon Broster of Tribal Fighting Arts Nottingham England on BCKEAI, Serada Eskrima, Rapid Arnis, Silat, BJJ, Keysi, Judo and more! Jon has been training in Filipino martial arts for over 25 years. He holds the rank of advanced instructor in Cabales Serrada Escrima under Mark Wiley and is a 6th degree black belt in Rapid Arnis. Jon is a 4 time British Open Eskrima champion and a Brown Belt in BJJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45: #45 Jon Broster of Tribal Fighting Arts Nottingham on BCKEAI, Serada Eskrima, Rapid Arnis, Silat, BJJ, Keysi, Judo and more!

October 10, 2018 22:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Jim & Tom interview Jon Broster of Tribal Fighting Arts Nottingham England on BCKEAI, Serada Eskrima, Rapid Arnis, Silat, BJJ, Keysi, Judo and more! Jon has been training in Filipino martial arts for over 25 years. He holds the rank of advanced instructor in Cabales Serrada Escrima under Mark Wiley and is a 6th degree black belt in Rapid Arnis. Jon is a 4 time British Open Eskrima champion and a Brown Belt in BJJ.

S2 Ep44: #44 UFC229 - Oct 18' MMA Update with Nick Portella

October 07, 2018 22:18 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Primal Radio's resident MMA expert Nick Portella joins Jim & Tom to discuss UFC229 MacGregor vs. Khabib / Ferguson vs. Pettis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44: #44 UFC229 - Oct 18' MMA Update with Nick Portella

October 07, 2018 22:18 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Primal Radio's resident MMA expert Nick Portella joins Jim & Tom to discuss UFC229 MacGregor vs. Khabib / Ferguson vs. Pettis

S2 Ep43: #43 Mike Bwana Blackgrave of SEAMOK on Guns & the Abeline Texas Shooting

September 27, 2018 01:43 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Mike Bwana Blackgrave (featured on show #22) joins Jim & Tom on Primal Radio to talk about guns / shooting with particular focus on a recent controversial shooting in Abeline Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43: #43 Mike Bwana Blackgrave of SEAMOK on Guns & the Abeline Texas Shooting

September 27, 2018 01:43 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Mike Bwana Blackgrave (featured on show #22) joins Jim & Tom on Primal Radio to talk about guns / shooting with particular focus on a recent controversial shooting in Abeline Texas.

S2 Ep42: #42 'Ajarn' Buck Grant - on Maui Thai, BJJ, MMA, Podcasts and more

September 20, 2018 16:24 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Arjan Buck Grant of BuckGrant.com and "The Fight Focus Podcast". A lifetime Martial Artist Buck holds the rank of Arjan in Maui Thai, has coached and fought MMA in the Octagon and recently got his BJJ Black Belt. We talk about numerous issues in martial arts, mindfulness and share insights into the world of doing a Martial Arts based Podcast. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42: #42 'Ajarn' Buck Grant - on Maui Thai, BJJ, MMA, Podcasts and more

September 20, 2018 16:24 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Arjan Buck Grant of BuckGrant.com and "The Fight Focus Podcast". A lifetime Martial Artist Buck holds the rank of Arjan in Maui Thai, has coached and fought MMA in the Octagon and recently got his BJJ Black Belt. We talk about numerous issues in martial arts, mindfulness and share insights into the world of doing a Martial Arts based Podcast. Enjoy the show!

41: #41 UFC229 McGregor vs Khabib with with our resident MMA expert Nick Portella

September 13, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Nick Portella of NickPortellaMMA.com talking about UFC 229 McGregor vs Khabib and other MMA news.

S2 Ep41: #41 UFC229 McGregor vs Khabib with with our resident MMA expert Nick Portella

September 13, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Jim & Tom are joined by Nick Portella of NickPortellaMMA.com talking about UFC 229 McGregor vs Khabib and other MMA news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40: #40 Sifu Jeremy Lynch - WNG Jeet Kune Do

September 06, 2018 03:36 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Jim & Tom interview Jeremy Lynch of the Wednesday Night Group in Redlands California who can be found at jkdwednite.com jkdlessons.com chinatownjkd.org After six years of Tae Kwon Do Jeremy was fortunate to be accepted into Tim Tackett's personal Training Group. There he trained directly under Tim Tackett, Bob Bremer (The Ass Kicker of Chinatown), Bert Poe, and Dennis Blue. He has been a part of the Jeet Kune Do scene for over twenty five years. Jeremy has fought in the kickboxing ring a...

S2 Ep40: #40 Sifu Jeremy Lynch - WNG Jeet Kune Do

September 06, 2018 03:36 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Jim & Tom interview Jeremy Lynch of the Wednesday Night Group in Redlands California who can be found at jkdwednite.com jkdlessons.com chinatownjkd.org After six years of Tae Kwon Do Jeremy was fortunate to be accepted into Tim Tackett's personal Training Group. There he trained directly under Tim Tackett, Bob Bremer (The Ass Kicker of Chinatown), Bert Poe, and Dennis Blue. He has been a part of the Jeet Kune Do scene for over twenty five years. Jeremy has fought in the kickboxing ring a...

S2 Ep39: #39 Boxing Special - Terrance “Heat” Cauthen, Shinard “Scraap” Showtime Bunch and Terrance “Culture” Miller

August 29, 2018 18:02 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview three boxers: Terrance “Heat” Cauthen - bronze medalist at the 1996 Olympics, Pro boxer with 38 and 9 record. Shinard Showtime “Scraap” Bunch - current WBF 141Ib Amateur World Boxing Champion, 2020 Tokyo Olympics Prospect Terrance “Culture” Miller - currently coaching Scraap at primal gym with six professional fights to his name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39: #39 Boxing Special - Terrance “Heat” Cauthen, Shinard “Scraap” Showtime Bunch and Terrance “Culture” Miller

August 29, 2018 18:02 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview three boxers: Terrance “Heat” Cauthen - bronze medalist at the 1996 Olympics, Pro boxer with 38 and 9 record. Shinard Showtime “Scraap” Bunch - current WBF 141Ib Amateur World Boxing Champion, 2020 Tokyo Olympics Prospect Terrance “Culture” Miller - currently coaching Scraap at primal gym with six professional fights to his name.

38: #38 Primal Promotions - Jim McCann on the challenges of organising an MMA event

August 25, 2018 10:53 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

'Primal Promotions' - Jim McCann talks Tom McGrath through the challenges in organising a successful MMA show (before the show descends in the usual BS / nonsense for the final twenty minutes)!

S2 Ep38: #38 Primal Promotions - Jim McCann on the challenges of organising an MMA event

August 25, 2018 10:53 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

'Primal Promotions' - Jim McCann talks Tom McGrath through the challenges in organising a successful MMA show (before the show descends in the usual BS / nonsense for the final twenty minutes)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37: #37 GM Pat O'Malley on his promotion to Grand Master status in Filipino Martial Arts

August 06, 2018 16:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Tom McGrath interviews GM Pat O'Malley on his recent promotion to Grand Master status in Filipino Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most prolific characters in the development of FMA in the UK, and has travelled the globe as both student and instructor. Originally studying with Guro Bob Breen in JKD Kali, Pat quickly gained success and notoriety as a fighter on the full contact scene. After winning 3 international titles, 5 European titles, and 32 UK titles, Pat went on to coach the British s...

S2 Ep37: #37 GM Pat O'Malley on his promotion to Grand Master status in Filipino Martial Arts

August 06, 2018 16:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Tom McGrath interviews GM Pat O'Malley on his recent promotion to Grand Master status in Filipino Martial Arts. Pat is one of the most prolific characters in the development of FMA in the UK, and has travelled the globe as both student and instructor. Originally studying with Guro Bob Breen in JKD Kali, Pat quickly gained success and notoriety as a fighter on the full contact scene. After winning 3 international titles, 5 European titles, and 32 UK titles, Pat went on to coach the British st...

36: #36 Chris Crossan - Wrestler / Grappler

August 02, 2018 16:46 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Jim McCann and Tom McGrath interview Chris Crossan. A life long martial artist, Chris is an outstanding coach and competitor. Chris has a unique skill set specialising in the science of Catch Wrestling and the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His desire for the grappling arts are evident after countless trips overseas both training and competing with the worlds greatest submission specialists. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Kickboxing Black Belt Combat Submission Wrestling Affiliate Mixed Mar...

S2 Ep36: #36 Chris Crossan - Wrestler / Grappler

August 02, 2018 16:46 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Jim McCann and Tom McGrath interview Chris Crossan. A life long martial artist, Chris is an outstanding coach and competitor. Chris has a unique skill set specialising in the science of Catch Wrestling and the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His desire for the grappling arts are evident after countless trips overseas both training and competing with the worlds greatest submission specialists. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black BeltKickboxing Black BeltCombat Submission Wrestling AffiliateMixed Martia...

S2 Ep35: #35 Nick Hughes - Former Legionnaire & Body Guard - Owner of Lake Norman Krav Maga

July 26, 2018 12:08 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Jim McCann interviews Nick Hughes CPP of Lake Norman Krav Maga. Nick is a former commando with the French Foreign Legion who worked extensively throughout the world as a body guard. His clients have included members of the Saudi Royal Family, VIPs, celebrities, rock stars and executives. Author of “how to be your own body guard”. Holder of blackbelts in 3 styles of karate, as well as Judo, Ju-jutsu and Aikido. He also holds rank in Filipino martial arts, has boxed professionally and has tau...

35: #35 Nick Hughes - Former Legionnaire & Body Guard - Owner of Lake Norman Krav Maga

July 26, 2018 12:08 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Jim McCann interviews Nick Hughes CPP of Lake Norman Krav Maga. Nick is a former commando with the French Foreign Legion who worked extensively throughout the world as a body guard. His clients have included members of the Saudi Royal Family, VIPs, celebrities, rock stars and executives. Author of “how to be your own body guard”. Holder of blackbelts in 3 styles of karate, as well as Judo, Ju-jutsu and Aikido. He also holds rank in Filipino martial arts, has boxed professionally and has ta...

34: #34 Tom's Trip to the Philippines

July 20, 2018 08:02 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Jim McCann interviews co-host Tom McGrath about his trip to the Philippines where he earned his Blackbelt in Rapid Arnis

S2 Ep34: #34 Tom's Trip to the Philippines

July 20, 2018 08:02 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Jim McCann interviews co-host Tom McGrath about his trip to the Philippines where he earned his Blackbelt in Rapid Arnis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33: #33 Dennis Blue - WNG JKD

July 13, 2018 03:43 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Sifu Dennis Blue of the Jeet Kune Do Wednesday Night Group Redlands California about his plans for the group and martial arts journey.

S2 Ep33: #33 Dennis Blue - WNG JKD

July 13, 2018 03:43 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Sifu Dennis Blue of the Jeet Kune Do Wednesday Night Group Redlands California about his plans for the group and martial arts journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32: #32 SGM Dionisio Cañete - Doce Pares FMA

July 02, 2018 16:21 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Tom McGrath interviews Supreme Grand Master Dionisio Cañete of Doce Pares live from Cebu in the Philippines where they talk all things FMA.

S2 Ep32: #32 SGM Dionisio Cañete - Doce Pares FMA

July 02, 2018 16:21 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Tom McGrath interviews Supreme Grand Master Dionisio Cañete of Doce Pares live from Cebu in the Philippines where they talk all things FMA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31: #31 Helen Locura - The First Lady of MMA

June 27, 2018 23:07 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week’s guest on Primal Radio is the one and only First Lady of MMA Helen Locura discusses her career in MMA and her rise to one of the most prominent matchmakers in the Philadelphia, New Jersey area the in’s and outs of matchmaking her relationship with the fighters and her insights to the sport as a whole.

S2 Ep31: #31 Helen Locura - The First Lady of MMA

June 27, 2018 23:07 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week’s guest on Primal Radio is the one and only First Lady of MMA Helen Locura discusses her career in MMA and her rise to one of the most prominent matchmakers in the Philadelphia, New Jersey area the in’s and outs of matchmaking her relationship with the fighters and her insights to the sport as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep30: #30 Dean Goldade - Kajukenbo

June 21, 2018 19:48 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Jim McCann talks to Dean Goldade about MMA and KajuKenbo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30: #30 Dean Goldade - Kajukenbo

June 21, 2018 19:48 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Jim McCann talks to Dean Goldade about MMA and KajuKenbo

29: #29 Joel Bane of Snake Pit USA Catch Wrestling

June 13, 2018 23:08 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Jim McCann talks to Joel Bane about wrestling and everything related. Find out more about Snake Pit Catch Wrestling at www.snakepitusa.com

S2 Ep29: #29 Joel Bane of Snake Pit USA Catch Wrestling

June 13, 2018 23:08 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Jim McCann talks to Joel Bane about wrestling and everything related. Find out more about Snake Pit Catch Wrestling at www.snakepitusa.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28: #28 Sheriff Eric Sheffler

June 06, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Jim McCann & Tom McGrath interview Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Sheffler about his distinguished career in law enforcement and the martial arts.

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