Episode 60: “We Own the Night (Stalker)" The Arm Bar Podcast warmly welcomes Gil Carrillo, the Star of the Netflix series "Night Stalker The Hunt for a Serial Killer”. Gil is a US Army Vietnam Combat Veteran and a retired Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, where he primarily worked in the capacity as a Homicide Detective d…

Episode 59: “Surviving Self” The Arm Bar Podcast welcomes return guest (episode 30) Shane Kruchten; Marine, Father, Fighter, Teacher, Survivor.Shane walks us through his continuous journey of being a Bellator Fighter, Jiu Jitsu teacher and practitioner, as well as surviving overall lifestyle challenges. Be sure to follow Shane’s Instagram account, …

Episode 58: “Summertime Blues" The Arm Bar Podcast kicks off their Fall Season with a recapitualtion of their summer activities with topics that included Jiu Jitsu training, work output, alcohol consumption, fitness and of course, the pandemic.By Knocko, & Mike

The Arm Bar Podcast welcomed LAPD Detective Craig Marquez who walked them thru his journey of growing up in Hawaii, joining the Marine Corps & then becoming involved in several high-conflict incidents, one of which led to him receiving the Medal of Valor and ultimately being invited to the White House to meet the POTUS. If you wish to contact Detec…

The Lads from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Doctor Donnelly Wilkes; a Navy Lieutenant Commander who supported the Marines in combat during two tours in Iraq. Following the warrior lineage in his family, Dr. Wilkes led a life of service by way of the Armed Forces where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for Valor and continues hi…

The Gents from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Chiropractor Arman Fathi. In between practicing medicine, Arman maximizes his Life by practicing Jiu Jitsu as a Black Belt & Instructor and by playing an array instruments, while also authoring articles for highly notes publication. Arman breaks down his approach to living a productive life, …

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with return guest (Season 1-Episode 27), Actor, Marine, Husband and Dad: Michael Broderick; with a cameo from former Arm Bar host, Vic. Michael takes us thru the step by step process of how and why he produced the Author Jack Carr-inspired short film “Father and Sons”. Watch “Father and Sons-A Terminal …

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Nelson Ruiz, a Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) Purple Belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, who is also a certified GJJ instructor with his own Certified Training Center (CTC) in Los Angeles. Nelson graciously shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and what it takes to persevere thru a pandemic while pivoti…

Episode 52 “The Life You Save Might Just Be Your Own” Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Richard Bresler, author of the critically acclaimed new book, “Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life”. Bresler is famously known as the first American Gracie Jiu Jitsu student in the United States, dating back to the 1970’s under R…

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Justin Cramer, a long time United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served in an array of units, including “ANGLICO”, which Miguel also served in. Justin is a true renaissance man and is a fellow podcaster (Former Action Guys Podcast), graphics expert and journalist. Justin brought the Arm Bar…

Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Andrew, a retired New York City Police Department Narcotics Detective and the owner/operator of “MIDNIGHT PLATOON”, an apparel company. Andrew walked us thru his career of a street cop and what it takes to become an NYPD Narco Ranger. In addition, Andrew shared his harrowing experiences during the …

Episode 49 "Back from the Dead” Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Rudy, a Law Enforcement Officer in Los Angeles and the owner/operator of “Watch Three Apparel”. Rudy talked about his near-death experience and how it shaped his current state of mind. Also, Rudy shares how the current state of policing has influenced his apparel com…

Episode 48 "House Arrest" Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk about how the Corona Virus has affected their gym, Jiu Jitsu and work lifestyles and what they're doing to work around it, along with some other topics that will bring a smile and laugh to your faces! Be sure to follow the Arm Bar Podcast and their hosts on Instagram: @armbar_p…

The Arm Bar Podcast introduces you to Jose of "Fighting Hole Jiu Jitsu", a non-profit organization that creates a place for veterans to apply skills already known, learn new skills and create a positive environment via the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jose shares the path that led him to that destination via his current service as a Police Officer i…

The Arm Bar Podcast peels back the layers to reveal what movies, mentors and other motivators that guided them to their vocations. In addition, they discuss what they did over the holiday season; guesting on other podcasts; comparing the different generations of combat veterans and what they do on their down time. Miguel and Knocko breakdown their …

The Arm Bar Podcast proudly introduces their first female guest, the Queen of Bail, Raquel; a new age entrepreneur for the 21st Century who's not afraid to challenge the System and the status quo. With a punk rock mentality Raquel jumped into the bail bonds arena and established herself as the go-to, can-do person in the Los Angeles criminal underb…

"Boxing, Beats and Brawls" The Arm Bar Podcast goes the distance with Doug MacKinnon, the owner/operator of the Long Beach United Boxing Club and also the drummer of the hardcore punk band, Shiners Club. Episode Webpage: Episode 44, 2019 Doug MacKinnon Doug MacKinnon goes a few rounds while we corner him and get his whole journey from Boston to Lon…

Episode 43, 2019 "Danny Boy" O'Connor "Danny Boy" O'Connor raises the roof and shares with us the history and origins of the group, House of Pain, while also revealing his own internal struggles and tribulations navigating life. After establishing his Grammy-nominated group, Danny found himself on a downward spiral dealing with addiction and despai…

Episode 33, 2019-Rudy Gonzalez Come along on a Training Day with one of LA's Finest, Police Officer Rudy Gonzalez. When Rudy's not locking up bad hombres slinging dope in East LA, he's slinging cotton as the owner and operator of a law enforcement-inspired clothing company called Watch Three Apparel (@watchthreeapparel ; watchtree.com) As we interr…

Episode 39 - Presidential K9: Luciano Aguilar - The Armbar Podcast wolfpack brings an old dawg, former US Air Force K-9 handler, Luciano Aguilar owner of Presidential K-9 ( @presidentialk9 ) professional dog training and host of War Dawg Radio onto the show. Listen to how this Air Force veteran transitioned from having a fear of dogs, to having a p…

Episode 37 - When You're Hot You're Hot: El Machete Chilli Sauce - The Armbar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. We sit down with the owner of El Machete Hand Krafted Chilli Sauce (@elmachete1924), Oscar Ochoa, to find out about one of the hottest (pun i…

Episode 38 - Revisiting Scott Huesing & the Feres Doctrine - The Armbar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. The guys catch up with Scott Huesing (@echoinramadi), author of the Best Selling non-fiction novel "Echo In Ramadi" and Executive Director of veter…

Episode 36 - Gettin' Some Action: Side Action Apparel - The Armbar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. This time the guys from the ArmBar Podcast get some action with Danny Arrona LAPD veteran and owner of @SideActionApparel. Find out how Danny went from …

Episode 34 - Mero Mero! Another Bastard - Nick Velez: The Armbar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. This time the guys from the ArmBar Podcast sit down with owner and proprietor of Bastards Canteen and host of the 7th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration to…

Episode 35 - Ay Te Watcho! - Rudy 'Watch Three Apparel' The Armbar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. The ArmBar Podcast interogates 'Rudy', 15 year LAPD veteran and the man behind Watch Three Apparel (@watchthreeapparel). Find out how this L.A. street c…

Episode 33 - No Filter, No Sleeves: The Real Rudy Reyes in the Rah! The ArmBar Podcast pays respects to fallen comrades for a second year in a row at the 7th Annual @BastardsCanteen Memorial Day Commemoration. In this episode the thee amigos get down to business with the one and only @RealRudyReyes . We find out things about his past that helped sh…

ArmBar Podcast - Episode 32 - 2019 - "Dirty DOUBLE D": The guys from the ArmBar Podcast spends some time on the couch talking with Air Force mental health technician and current @International_Fight_Showdown K-1 kickboxing weltweight champion, "Dirty" Dalton Durden ( @dirtydaltondurden ). Find out how this active duty Airman went from quiet unassum…

Episode 31 - 2019 - Billy Biohazard - Toxic Shock: The guys are back at this podcast thing trying to make sense of it all. We learn about Alex's venture to become a SEAMAN, as he heads out on his first deep sea fishing trip along with fellow veterans courtesy of SAVETHEBRAVE.org , a non-profit group that helps veterans adjust to life out of uniform…

Episode 2019.06 - WAR RHINO - Born Alive; Die Alive: What is an "Alive Day"? An "Alive Day" is the anniversary of a day where someone has had a near death experience. Veterans who have been shot, blown up, or otherwise have come face to face with death, on this day celebrate their life and honor the memories of others. Iraq War veteran and Bellator…

Episode 2019.05 - KingBee - Josh O'Brien: Put your hard hat on as the fellas of the ArmBar Podcast welcome fellow podcaster and retired "Sea Bee" SW1 Josh O'Brien (@josh96obrien) to the show. Listen to how Josh went from a member of the Legendary US Navy Seabees to spotlighting as one of the many Veterans cutting it up behind the mic. Dial it in an…

Episode 2019.04 - Echoes of War. You Magnificent Bastard: In this episode the guys find themselves at El Rancho Bastardo, home of Major Scott Huesing (@echoinramadi), Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines (2/4); lovingly known as the "Magnificent Bastards". Listen to how this Marine Mustang went from high school academic to published author of "…

Episode 2019.03 - @THATSMICHAELBRODERICK - 'MyQuel', "Hollywood" Marine - The Boys go "Hollywood" again and chit chat with former Marine "Logistician Extraordinaire", Michael Broderick; not to be confused with Matthew Broderick (unless you're writing checks). From humble beginnings on the Jersey Shore, his 135 pound recruit days as a Boot at Parris…

Episode 2019.02 - MEXUSMAR 'El Jimador' "¡A huevo!" - The fellas get down to business witih the Voice Behind the Mask, learn how an active duty US Marine started a meme page which led to the development of the @MEXUSMAR clothing empire, a mexican themed military apparel company. As he nears retirement, find out to how 'El Jimador' feels about the e…

Episode 2019.01 - A quickie with Donny O'Malley: Starting the year off right with the crew from the @armbarpodcast and Donny O'Malley, former Marine Corps Infantry Officer, founder of the "Silkies Hike" and creator of VET Tv. Listen in as the guys get down with Donny and find out about the birith of the "Silkie Hike" and how it inspires vets to car…

Episode 2018.24 - Dean Lister: "El Pedo Negro", Master of the Chinese Water Torture - On our recent road trip south to Victory MMA (@victorymmasd) in San Diego, the guys were privileged to interview legendary grappler Dean Lister "the Boogeyman", and our personal favorite "Mr. Fister". Dean is a product of military life who spent his childhood grow…

Episode 2018.23 - SEAL of Approval - You don't know Jocko!: In this episode of the @armbarpodcast the guys take their first roadtrip down south to San Diego, where they link up with John 'Jocko' Willink (@jockowillink) former US Navy SEAL, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, author, motivational speaker and co-owner of Victory MMA and Fitness (@victorymmasd). Le…

Episode 2018.22 - Dia De Los Muertos: "El Carnicero" - The ArmBar Podcast is pleased to host "the Butcher of Baghdad"; well actually he's a meat cutter from Downey, Moises 'Moisty' Rios-Hernandez owner and proprieter of Luis' Butcher Shop. Learn how this two tour Iraqi Freedom Marine, utilized the drive and determination gained in "the Corps" to su…

Episode 2018.21 - VFW: No One Does More For Veterans.® - Join the guys of the ArmBar Podcast as they record this episode from their Veterans of Foreign Wars post 7734 in the city of Pico Rivera, CA. Listen in as special guest Dan Ortiz, Desert Storm veteran and former VFW Department of California service officer, shares a little history about the V…

Episode 2018.20 - The Renaissance Man - Now with things calmed down from our last episode, we're able to chill with our boy Jordan Collins. Jordan has been studying Gracie Jiiu-Jitsu since the age of 7 and is the first non-Gracie to earn every belt up to Black Belt under Grand Master Rorion Gracie. Find out what makes him tick and how this "Renaiss…

Episode 2018.19 - Soup "Sang-wich", also known as the "Sucio!" Episode - Well we've been talking about it for a while; the ArmBar Podcast hosts @vatotactical, @casuallyviolent and the boys from @elmachete1924 for this episode of craziness or what we call "When Egos Collide". In this our raunchiest episode, we talk shit about and to each other in on…

Episode 2018.18 - ICP: Insane Clown Posse? - Sit back as the fellas from the ArmBar Podcast, along with "the Beast from the East", Knocko Nolan, learn about Gracie ICP (Instructor Certification Program) from Alex. Get the "Inside" on the "Outside" from Knocko's trip to Tulsa, OK. Vic is still ranting about the VA. All this and other shenanigans bro…

Episode 2018.17 - Recorded Live: VFW POST 7734, Pico Rivera, CA - Alex is MIA, but in this short episode Miguel and Vic talk about getting sponsored by their local Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) Post to bring you future episodes. Listen to how the VFW helps veterans like Vic, who recently reached out to the VFW to get help with his Veterans Adminsit…

Episode 2018.16 - FUCK CANCER! - What do you do when life kicks you in the balls and you find out you have cancer? You get up off of your knees, dust yourself off and you plant your foot right into Cancer's ball sack! Find out how Juan Melendez, 2nd ANGLICO (Miguel's "Sister" unit) Marine, went from Jersey Boy Lacrosse player, to Marine, to Univers…

Episode 2018.15 - June Gloom Podcast - It's been a while since our last show, so fall in as the guys chat it up. Memorial Day post mortem, Vic's tattoos, Gracie Jiu-jitsu belt ceremony and how everyone's journey is different and takes longer for some. Listen up and get up to speed at the ArmBar Podcast.…

Episode 2018.14-4 - Memorial Day Podcast - Birth Of A Bastard: The ArmBar Podcast spent Memorial Day paying tribute to the memory of those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice and in support of veteran entrepreneurs at "Bastards 6th Annual Memorial Day Street Festival". The best for last. Homeboy Nick Velez, owner and proprietor of Bastards Cateen, w…

Episode 2018.14-3 - Memorial Day Podcast - Vato Tactical: The ArmBar Podcast spent Memorial Day paying tribute to the memory of those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice and in support of veteran entrepreneurs at "Bastards 6th Annual Memorial Day Street Festival".The censors were on break when we had Sergio from Vato Tactical on the podcast. Dial it…

Episode 2018.14-2 - Memorial Day Podcast - @Tacks_Tactical and @MexUSMar: The ArmBar Podcast spent Memorial Day paying tribute to the memory of those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice and in support of veteran entrepreneurs at "Bastards 6th Annual Memorial Day Street Festival".Next up Josh, owner of Tacks Tactical a veteran company established in …

Episode 2018.14-1 - Memorial Day Podcast - Bob Lindsey and El Machete: The ArmBar Podcast spent Memorial Day paying tribute to the memory of those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice and in support of veteran entrepreneurs at "Bastards 6th Annual Memorial Day Street Festival". Robert "Bob" Lindsey, stopped by to have a chat with the fellas and to le…

Episode 2018.13 - El mas CHIN-gon!: In ArmBar Podcast episode Thirteen the guys get real with a "Rock" in the military community, Vincent "Rocco" "Big Papi" Vargas. Listen to how this vato from "El Valle" was forged by family and fire to chart his way to success. From the challenges of becoming a father for the first time, then becoming a member of…

Episode 2018.12 - Ice Cream Licker: ArmBar Podcast episode Twelve hosts Gracie Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, Andrew Goldsmith, US Army 11B (Grunt) , 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized),Ranger tab holder and published author of "Zarqawi's Ice Cream: Tales of Mediocre Infantrymen". Andy talks about his time in the Army, the war in Iraq; 99% boredom puncuated …