Best Craig Wear Podcasts (2024)

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Ask The Programmer Episode 177 - Co-host Steve Greenblatt Shares His AV Journey 22:03

1h ago22:03

22:03

James King interviews co-host Steve Greenblatt as he shares his AV journey, the influence of programming, and his visionary ideas and experiences. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/stevegreenblatt or Control Concepts at controlconcepts.net To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Pro…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 176 - Working with Internal & External Programming with Guest Aaron Baker 29:15

6h ago29:15

29:15

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back guest Aaron Baker, Classroom Support Technician, Stephen F. Austin State University, to discuss the difference between working with internal and external programming resources and how to successfully leverage both options. Aaron Baker can be reached on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakeraarond/ an…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 175 - Guest Aaron Baker Shares His Journey and Love for AV 18:00

11d ago18:00

18:00

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Aaron Baker, Classroom Support Technician, Stephen F. Austin State University, to discuss his AV journey and how he went from being a student worker to an AV Tech to program AV systems using his background in computer science. Aaron also shares ideas for getting more students interested in AV. Aaron Bak…

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More Plates, More Autism: Derek from MPMD | El Segundo Podcast EP.36 1:11:36

5d ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Craig Jones sits down with Derek from @MorePlatesMoreDates to discuss his likely early death and CJI. Produced for B-Team by @rohitwonderBy Craig Jones

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Stuart Cooper: Banned from ADCC & Flograppling | El Segundo Podcast EP.35 55:39

9d ago55:39

55:39

Craig Jones sits down with OG jiujitsu YouTube filmmaker @stuartcooperfilms provides some CJI updates. Produced for B-Team by @rohitwonderBy Craig Jones

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Ask The Programmer Episode 174 - Guest Dan Ferrisi asks about Handling Tight Deadlines and Budgets 20:19

9d ago20:19

20:19

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about what strategies programmers use for handling projects with tight deadlines and limited budgets. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, an…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 173 - Guest Dan Ferrisi asks about the Impact of Out-of-Date Information 15:31

16d ago15:31

15:31

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about how out-of-date drawings, equipment lists, and system documentation impact project implementation and upkeep. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferris…

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Craig Jones breaks down CJI | El Segundo Podcast EP.34 52:14

29d ago52:14

52:14

Sensei Craig Jones breaks down the stacked +80Kg & -80kg divisions for CJI on August 16th & 17th, as well as the super fights.By Craig Jones

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Ask The Programmer Episode 172 - How AV Programmers' Time is Spent 17:59

23d ago17:59

17:59

James King and Steve Greenblatt ask ChatGPT about the percentage of an AV programmer's time spent on programming vs. other activities and discuss their reactions to the response. What percentage of an AV programmer's time is spent on programming vs other activities? 1. Programming and Coding (30-40%) 2. System Design and Planning (20-30%) 3. Troubl…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 171 - Top Misconceptions about AV Programming 15:41

1M ago15:41

15:41

James King and Steve Greenblatt ask ChatGPT about the top misconceptions about AV programming and discuss their reactions to the list. What are some of the misconceptions about AV programming and the role of the programmer? 1. AV Programming is Just Like IT Programming 2. It's All About Writing Code 3. AV Systems are Plug-and-Play 4. Any Programmer…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 170 - Working with Multiple Control Platforms with Guest Craig Underwood 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Craig Underwood, Director of AV Engineering at Moravian University, to discuss his experience working with, learning, implementing, and supporting multiple control platforms within his campus. Craig Underwood can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caunderwood/ or as an instructor at Lebanon…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 169 - Guest Craig Underwood Discusses How to Successfully Wear Many Hats 21:55

2M ago21:55

21:55

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Guest Craig Underwood, Director of AV Engineering at Moravian University, to discuss his AV journey, the expanse of his role at Moravian, and strategies for working effectively and efficiently while wearing many hats and balancing responsibilities. Craig Underwood can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 168 - The Importance of Having a Community 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss why communities exist, the value they provide, how their members benefit, and what having a community of AV programmers could mean for programmers throughout the industry. One of the core missions of Ask The Programmer is to build a community of AV programmers. If you would like to be part of the Ask The Prog…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 167 - Guest Jeff Hopkins Discusses Programmers' Risk Aversion 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jeff Hopkins, Technical Director, Crestron Services Providers, to discuss why programmers tend to be risk averse, the impact it has on them and the industry, and the benefit of expanding outside one's comfort zone. Jeff Hopkins can be reached at cspinfo@crestron.com. Crestron can be reached at crestron.com. T…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 166 - Guest Jeff Hopkins Shares Opportunities for Programmers and CSPs 26:31

3M ago26:31

26:31

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jeff Hopkins, Technical Director, Crestron Services Providers, to discuss his AV journey, opportunities for programmers and CSPs, and the value of trade shows to expand perspective and new ideas. Jeff Hopkins can be reached at cspinfo@crestron.com. Crestron can be reached at crestron.com. To join the conversa…

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Ffion Davies on CJI & Feet Pics | El Segundo Podcast Ep.33 47:55

3M ago47:55

47:55

Ffion Davies fresh off ditching ADCC for the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational discusses the overwhelming response to her announcement, women's pay in grappling, internet creeps, and feet pics. Hit that download button so we know you're glad El Segundo is back! Subscribe to the podcast and let us know who you want to see us bring on the show.…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 165 - Women in AV Making an Impact with WAVIT with Guest Hope Roth 22:24

3M ago22:24

22:24

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Hope Roth, Professional Services Engineer and UCI Specialist at Q-SYS, to discuss her work with WAVIT building opportunities and support for women in AV and programming. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communities: https://developers.qsc…

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Using a Book to Build a Million-Dollar Business with Craig Wear 21:56

3M ago21:56

21:56

I have a special interview for you today with a client of Best Seller Publishing, Craig Wear, who owns a very successful financial service business. In this episode, we discussed how Craig uses his current book in conjunction with a book funnel to do between five and seven million dollars this year alone. He talked about being very specific with hi…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 164 - Guest Hope Roth Shares About Her Automated Dollhouse Project 21:38

3M ago21:38

21:38

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Hope Roth, Professional Services Engineer and UCI Specialist at Q-SYS, to share her AV journey and discuss details of her automated dollhouse project and involvement with the Girl Scouts and STEMfest. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communiti…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 163 - AI in AV 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the current and future impact of AI in AV including the positive and negative effects of making products and systems smarter, leveraging efficiencies in projects and coding, and how AI can add value to AV professionals and organizations. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future epis…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 162 - System Monitoring 18:25

4M ago18:25

18:25

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of system monitoring, the difficulties of delivering an effective solution, and why simply collecting data is misleading. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to i…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 161 - Bloatware 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what bloatware is, why it exists, the impact it can make, and how to make it manageable. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer…

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Tax Tips if You’re Headed (back) to Canada 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

This episode focuses on the unique challenges faced by Canadians living and working in the United States and those planning to return to Canada. The conversation covers topics such as cross-border taxation, immigration issues, and retirement planning. The guests, Jerry Scott and Craig Wear, discuss the importance of finding the right professionals …

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Ask The Programmer Episode 160 - Training a Team 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss strategies, techniques, lessons learned, and tips for training a team. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be fo…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 159 - Jamie Rinehart Discusses Programming vs. Configuration 24:32

4M ago24:32

24:32

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Jamie Rinehart, Education Resources Director at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Host of AV Superfriends podcast to discuss the value of both Configuration and Programming approaches for AV control systems. Jamie Rinehart can be contacted via email jamie@avsuperfriends.com. The AV Superfiends …

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Ask The Programmer Episode 158 - Jamie Rinehart shares how programming offers outlet for creativity 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jamie Rinehart, Education Resources Director at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Host of AV Superfriends podcast to discuss his AV journey, why understanding programming is important to him and his success, and how programming leads to creative solutions that address needs. Jamie Rinehart can be co…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 157 - Erin Maher-Moran Reflects Progressing from Podcast Guest to Host 20:46

5M ago20:46

20:46

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University to discuss her journey from one of her first podcast guest appearances on Ask The Programmer episodes 19 and 20 to becoming a podcast host of AVNation's EDTech podcast and an experienced content producer. Erin Maher-Moran can be found on X/Twitter @smearin_o…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 156 - Erin Maher-Moran Discusses How to Get Involved in the AV Community 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

James King and Steve Greenblatt mark three years of producing podcasts by welcoming back their first returning guest Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University to discuss getting involved in the AV community, doing things that are new and uncomfortable, and how programmers can benefit from networking and building their presence. Erin previously…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 155 - How Changing Programming Rather than Hardware Can Fix Systems 15:22

5M ago15:22

15:22

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the age-old debate about how to fix an existing system that isn't working to a client's satisfaction. While it is easy to blame hardware and can be profitable to sell a brand new system, many times it's just the programming that needs to be updated, modified, or re-written. To join the conversation or have yo…

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My Medicare Audit: A Personal Journey to Optimal Coverage 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

In this conversation, Craig discusses the questions and decisions that arise when preparing for retirement, including the important decision of choosing a Medicare plan. He introduces Emily, a Medicare consultant who helps individuals make informed decisions about Medicare. They discuss the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advanta…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 154 - Understanding and Managing Client Expectations 19:34

5M ago19:34

19:34

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of identifying, understanding, and managing client expectations for programming projects including how programmers play a critical role in this process. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenbl…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 153 - The Business of AV Programming with Brittany DiCesare 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

Steve Greenblatt speaks with Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations at Control Concepts, regarding her unique perspective on the industry coming from a blend of technical and business focus. She discusses how to bridge the gap between technical-minded and business-minded AV professionals, what it takes to run a successful programming b…

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Unlocking Your Retirement Goldmine: How to Legally Tap into Your 401K and Pension Now 29:54

6M ago29:54

29:54

Summary This episode discusses accessing retirement funds while still working. Marcus Foote, an attorney, shares his discovery of a way to access qualified funds such as 401ks and pension plans. The most common reasons for accessing these funds include diversifying investment options, investing in alternative investments, and rolling funds down to …

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Ask The Programmer Episode 152 - Neil Silver shares his AV journey and his entrepreneurial ventures 27:01

6M ago27:01

27:01

Steve Greenblatt speaks with Neil Silver from LCD about his journey from being a technician for live events and theater to a lighting control programmer to a freelancer and an entrepreneur and owner of an independent programming and software development company. This episode was recorded from the Influencer Hub at ISE2024. Neil Silver can be found …

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Supercharge Roth Conversions Through DAFs 17:29

6M ago17:29

17:29

Summary In this episode, Craig Wear discusses how to supercharge your Roth conversion strategy by using donations. He introduces the concept of Qualified Charitable Donations (QCDs) and explains how they can be used to offset taxable minimum distributions. Craig then dives into the benefits and workings of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), which act as c…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 151 - The value of standardization with Marc Cholewczynski 25:12

6M ago25:12

25:12

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Marc Cholewczynski, Associate Director of Academic Technology Technical Services at Oregon State University, and host of AV Superfriends to discuss his take on standardization and its value in contributing to successful projects and system management. Marc can be reached via X (Twitter) @TheAVDiplomat, t…

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El Presidente Confirms Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia at Karate Combat 100! 55:11

6M ago55:11

55:11

The El Segundo crew goes home to Mexico City to sit with the Karate Combat president himself, Asim Zaidi. While overlooking the beautiful City of Mexico, the boys hit the bags & talk about Karate Combats future under President Awesome, The Craig Jones stack, and the announcement of Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia for Karate Combat 100 + Much more! To su…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 150 - Marc Cholewczynski shares the importance of knowing programming 18:57

6M ago18:57

18:57

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Marc Cholewczynski, Associate Director of Academic Technology Technical Services at Oregon State University and host of the AV Superfriends podcast, to discuss his journey in AV, what led him to learn control programming and audio configuration, and the value that understanding programming and configuration h…

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Old Man Yells At The Wind 53:36

6M ago53:36

53:36

You never know where Craig will be at any given moment but we tracked him down all the way in Wollongong and forced him to do this solo pod just to give you something to talk about that's not Taylor Swift. Craig goes on a rant about Cultural differences, certain privileges, ladyboys & much more. As always we want to thank Evertitan for keeping Crai…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 149 - Single-Brand vs. Multi-Product AV Solutions 16:08

7M ago16:08

16:08

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the pros and cons of single-brand vs. multi-product AV solutions. What makes each option viable or risky in various situations. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #A…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 148 - Well-Rounded Programmers 17:32

7M ago17:32

17:32

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what it takes to be successful in AV programming beyond the obvious of writing code including the value of well-rounded programmers. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to inclu…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 147 - Cece Porter asks what is your favorite programming project and why 17:10

7M ago17:10

17:10

James King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about our favorite programming projects and why they were memorable. Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. To join the conversation or …

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Craig Jones Penetrates the Brain of a Ladyboy 57:06

7M ago57:06

57:06

Thank god for our sponsor Evertitan supplying us with Cialis because we couldn't have finished this episode without it. If you've been wondering why Craig has not come back to the states it's because of the Ladyboys in Thailand & that's who we bring to you on today's episode. Nothing like hanging out with the guys and discussing live in Thailand, t…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 146 - Cece Porter asks how to explain programming to non-technical people 11:05

7M ago11:05

11:05

James King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about how to explain technical aspects of programming to those who are not technical. The video discussed about making a peanut butter sandwich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDA3_5982h8 Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 145 - Cece Porter asks about advice for someone starting in programming 15:15

8M ago15:15

15:15

James King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about advice for someone starting in programming. Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. To join the conversation or have your question …

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90 Day Fiancée With Pro MMA Fighter Jessy Jess. Who Wears The Gi Pants in this Marriage? 59:29

7M ago59:29

59:29

We sit down with former UFC fighter Jessy Jess to discuss her and co host Freddy Pedrique’s recent marriage and who would actually win a fight between them if push came to shove. To become a sponsor of the podcast, email us at ElSegundo@BTeamStudios.comBy Craig Jones

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Ask The Programmer Episode 144 - Careers in AV with Pace University Student Cece Porter 23:32

8M ago23:32

23:32

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss careers in the AV industry, the Pace University AV Summit, and how to the AV industry can attract more young people with Pace University Student Cece Porter and her instructors Rich Miller and George Chacko. Cece Porter can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can …

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Is There Anything Nicky Ryans Mom Wouldn't Do? 53:45

8M ago53:45

53:45

Season 2 kick offs off with Nicky Ryan after his mom gave him permission to come on El Segundo. Craig wastes no time putting Nicky on the spot, talking about his love life, how his mom does everything for him, and his addiction to video games. We suggest you pop a Zyn & kick your feet back for this one, because it truly is a good one. If you're lik…

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Ask The Programmer Episode 143 - Pace University AV Summit 2023 with the Bald AV Guys 24:25

8M ago24:25

24:25

James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Rich Miller and George Chacko, the Bald AV Guys, to talk about their recent event at Pace University that brought together high school and college age students and AV professionals to create exposure for careers in the audiovisual industry. George Chacko can be found via email: gchacko@pace.edu and Linke…

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El Segundo Christmas bonus episode. Joe Lopez UFC championship coach 21:44

8M ago21:44

21:44

Getting cooked with Craig Jones episode 26. Christmas bonus episode. Alexander Volkanovski head coach discusses everything from having a 65 IQ to his time inside an Indian prison. Joe Lopez has done for UFC coaching what Stephen Hawking did for running.By Craig Jones

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