Best Gary Pond Podcasts (2024)

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#208 Bre Stikk 1:07:28

4h ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest joins us to discuss her life of service, dealing with major life changes, trauma survival, women who made her career in MMA possible, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with, activist, farmer, former paramedic and wildland firefighter, BJJ instructor, MMA fighter, and black belt under Renato Magno and Richie "Boog…

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"There is No, No"- The Takeaway from Arin Ardjamian 19:41

3h ago19:41

19:41

Send us a Text Message. There are things in life that you can not say no to. After a great conversation with Arin Ardjamian, Thomas and Gary discuss the things in life that matter so much, that you have no choice but to do them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access t…

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MetsMusings #547 - Crazy Road Trip 23:44

9h ago23:44

23:44

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #547 - Crazy Road Trip The trading deadline has passed and now the Mets embark on a crazy road trip and a crazy month of games with two trips to the left coast, shoe horned with a homestand. I'll discuss that , injuries, signings, and more on this edition of MetsMusings. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.pat…

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#207 Arin Adjamian 1:14:13

1h ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest dives deep into how he went from an overweight white belt to a multi-time world champion. Arin Adjamian joins us to discuss his journey, how success is not linear, his father and coaches' impact on him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with, entrepreneur, instructor, multi-time world champion, and Robert Drysdal…

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MetsMusings #546 - The Big Push 21:56

2h ago21:56

21:56

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #546 - The Big Push The big 2nd half push is on. Since the break the Mets are 5-2 with a split in Miami in a 4 game set, then swept the Yankees in Subway Series Pt 2 and for the season series, and then take opener vs Braves in an exciting extra inning game. They need keep it going the rest of the season. I'll di…

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"Father Figures" - The Takeaway from Zelvis Slootemaker 20:06

7d ago20:06

20:06

Send us a Text Message. Father Figures play a significant role in our lives. Whether it is our actual father or a surrogate, the values and lessons learned, either positive or negative have a massive impact on our lives. In this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of father figures and how they shape us. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount …

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#206 Zelvis Slootemaker 1:01:19

14d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is a 4th-degree BJJ black belt and a black belt in Luta Livra. Zelvis Slootemaker joins us to discuss how jiu-jitsu still challenges him, how he was raised on the mats and his incredibly intense black belt test. Here is The RŌL Radio with 4th-degree BJJ black, Luta Livra black belt, and Team Alpha Male coach, Z…

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"Purpose" - The Takeaway from Joey Alvarado 20:02

2h ago20:02

20:02

Send us a Text Message. Have you found a purpose in life? Joey Alvarado has found his purpose through martial arts. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of finding a purpose in life and the difficulties that often get in the way. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu j…

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MetsMusings #545 - Roundtable Time 54:43

16d ago54:43

54:43

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #545 - Roundtable Time The All Star Game break is upon is and it is time for a roundtable discussion. The boys from the podcast “Baseball and BBQ” join me to breakdown the Mets first half and look ahead to the second half. Check it out. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - http…

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#205 Joey Alvarado 1:10:33

23d ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest made a big impact on jiu-jitsu by incorporating kettlebells into jiu-jitsu training. Joey Alvarado joins us to discuss his journey creating Kettlejitsu, the wild days of early MMA in Mexico, the importance of lineage, finding your purpose, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with 3rd degree bjj black belt, the crea…

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MetsMusings #544 - Breaktime!! 20:19

17d ago20:19

20:19

THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST It's the traditional halfway point as MLB goes into the All Star Break next week. I'll recap this past week, look at injuries, other news, and we are going down on the farm so tune in. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metsmusings SOCIAL MEDIA Ins…

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"Internal Pressure" - The Takeaway from Alex Barcelona 17:41

1d ago17:41

17:41

Send us a Text Message. We put pressure on ourselves for a variety of reasons. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss some of those reasons, whether or not they are good or bad, and how to cope with them. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey. FREE Access to ROL TV - https://ro…

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#204 Alex Barcelona 1:06:07

3d ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest brings her years of coaching, instructing, academy ownership, and championship experience to discuss various topics. Alex Barcelona is here to share her thoughts on the importance of putting aside your ego, moving on from losses, the true value of competition, and internal pressure. Here is The RŌL Radio with 8…

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MetsMusings #543 - Hotter Then A Firecracker 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

The Mets are on a roll. Playing their finest level of ball all season. Rising from 11 games below .500 to just above that mark. Can they continue? What does that do to trade deadline plans? All that and more on this edition of MetsMusings. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Robert Drysdale (#30 Re-release) 1:19:19

10d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Send us a Text Message. What’s up everyone and welcome back. This week we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from 2021 with the one and only Robert Drysdale. So sit back and see why this is one of our favorites. Then join us next week for a new episode we will surely enjoy. Robert Drysdale has made history in the world of BJJ, winning mu…

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"Nonduality" - The Takeaway from Nathan Orchard 20:18

1M ago20:18

20:18

Send us a Text Message. Nathan Orchard is a firm believer in nonduality. On this Takeaway Thomas and Gary discuss how everything is connected and how we should appreciate the interconnectedness with everything and everyone around us, both the good and the bad. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1300 videos for your …

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#203 Nathan Orchard 1:09:01

17d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest had 10 submission wins in pro-MMA fights before he ever started training BJJ. 10th Planet Seattle’s Nathan Orchard joins us to discuss the 10th Planet Gang, why belts mean nothing and everything simultaneously, his belief in non-duality, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder and head instructor of 10…

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"In Service" - The Takeaway from Nate Morrison 16:07

2M ago16:07

16:07

Send us a Text Message. Nate Morrison feels he needs to be in service to others. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of being in service to others, what it takes to be in service, and how it benefits everyone. http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.invi…

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MetsMusings #542 - Goodbye Willie 29:01

2M ago29:01

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THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #542 - Goodbye Willie The great Willie Mays passed away at the age of 93. He was considered by many as the greatest of all time, certainly in my lifetime. I give my remembrance of the "Say Hey Kid", and an excerpt from an interview I did with author John Shea who cowrote the book "24: Life Stories and Lessons fr…

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#202 Nate Morrison 1:10:19

24d ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Send us a Text Message. Through his experience, today’s guest has a unique perspective on jiu-jitsu and he shares that perspective with us on a variety of topics. Nate Morrison is here to discuss the small world of jiu-jitsu, where he believes jiu-jitsu is heading, fixed vs growth mindset, the responsibilities of a black belt, and more. Here is The…

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"Marbles In A Jar" - The Takeaway from John Combs 15:52

29d ago15:52

15:52

Send us a Text Message. John Combs said that when working with students you need to put marbles in their jar. Meaning, you need to do things to earn their trust and understanding before you can ask things of them or discipline them. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss building trust between students and instructors. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc…

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#201 John Combs 1:05:18

1M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is here to discuss how jiu-jitsu fills things we are missing in our lives, how it teaches us to problem solve under pressure and in real-time, the evolution of the jiu-jitsu athlete, the importance of putting marbles in your student’s jar, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with a former ADCC West Coast Trials 1st…

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"Connections" - The Takeaway from Alberto Crane 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Send us a Text Message. Through jiu-jitsu you can make connections with people around the globe. After another great conversation with Alberto Crane, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of making connections and the richness that connections with different types of people bring to our lives. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at c…

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MetsMusings #541 - Mets Go Across The Pond 20:59

2M ago20:59

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THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #541 - Mets Go Across The Pond Coming off a three game sweep of the Nationals, the Mets head across the pond to London England to play the first place Phillies in the MLB London Series. Cheerio! Waving Union Jack Courtesy Of Vecteezy.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - htt…

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#200 Alberto Crane 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Send us a Text Message. This is our 200th episode and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it by bringing back our very 1st guest. Alberto Crane joins us to share how he has created such an incredible culture and community throughout his Legacy locations, how TacFit changed his life, what he believes we are all here for, and more. Here is the 200th …

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"Well Rounded" - The Takeaway from Pauline Bak 18:45

1M ago18:45

18:45

Send us a Text Message. How does being a well-rounded person set you on a path for success? Pauline Bak completely changed careers and even moved to a different continent. That might mean completely starting over, but Pauline already had a skillset that set her up for success even though it seemed unrelated. On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discus…

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#199 Pauline Bak 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest moved to Canada from Brazil with no job prospects and very little money, but she took her life’s experiences and used them to make herself the success she is today. Pauline Bak joins us to share her story of switching from a life of mechanical engineering in Brazil to becoming a successful BJJ instructor and ac…

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MetsMusings #540 - Frustration!! 29:43

3M ago29:43

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THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST MetsMusings #540 - Frustration!! MetsNation has hit the frustrated state as the Mets drop 3 of 4 to Philly, and then are swept by Cleveland. Can anybody here play this game???? We got email, info, and we go "Down On The Farm" to check out the Minors. All on this edition of the podcast. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.…

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"The Measure of Success" - The Takeaway from Gabriel Sousa 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Send us a Text Message. How do you measure success? Gabriel Sousa is by most accounts a highly successful person, but he doesn't measure his success by his wins and losses. Gabriel measures his success by his ability to give back. On this Takeaway, Thomas and guest co-host Edgar discuss how they measure success and their take on being open to criti…

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#198 Gabriel Sousa 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest joins us to discuss, how as a kid, he had to hustle to make money to compete, his move to the US with only a couple hundred dollars and not being able to speak English, how as a black belt he didn’t let getting tapped by a purple belt discourage him, and more. Here is The RŌL Radio with Lucas Rocha black belt, …

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"Strong Opinions" - The Takeaway from Eli Knight 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

Send us a Text Message. In jiu-jitsu and martial arts, you will find people with very strong opinions. Why do we hold on to strong opinions, is it ego, is it for control, is it to feel validated? After a great conversation with Eli Knight, Thomas and Gary discuss why people are so opinionated and what may be the root causes. www.rolacademy.tv 30% d…

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MetsMusings #539 - Mets Go Marlin Fishing 36:44

3M ago36:44

36:44

Ely Sussman of Fish On First joins me this week to preview the upcoming series with the Marlins. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metsmusings SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram - MetsMusings Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/metsmusings YouTube - MetsMusings Mack Twitter - …

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#197 Eli Knight Returns 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Send us a Text Message. After four years this week’s guest returns for another fantastic conversation. Eli Knight joins us to discuss why today’s abundance of information about BJJ is like “drinking from a firehose”, what he believes are the most valuable things in jiu-jitsu, why he hopes jiu-jitsu never makes it to the Olympics, and a ton more. He…

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MetsMusings #538 - AppleTV+ & Other Annoyances 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Mets return home at the .500 mark (18-18) open up a five game homestead, 3 with Atlanta and 2 with Philly going to be a good one. But I have a few things I would like to get off my chest this week about paid TV, black unit, and Nike. You are not going to want to miss this one! SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - …

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"Jiu-Jitsu for the Masses" - The Takeaway from Jason Rau 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Send us a Text Message. As jiu-jitsu continues to move towards sport, focusing on the professional athlete, will jiu-jitsu still be for the masses? Will the self-defense aspect of jiu-jitsu keep the art alive for the hobbyist and the non-athlete over time? www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-…

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#196 Jason Rau 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest has trained with the best of the best and iis here to discuss the things people don’t know about opening a jiu-jitsu academy, priorities in jiu-jitsu training, rule sets, and why even though he trains mostly nogi the importance of training both gi and nogi. Here is a Matt Serra black belt, content creator for B…

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"Roots" - The Takeaway from Eric Acha 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

Send us a Text Message. Is it important to know your roots? Knowing your roots can provide a sense of identity, a stronger sense of self, and community. After a great conversation with Eric Acha, Thomas and Gary discuss how we may be losing our connection to the past because of the current value placed on today’s society. www.rolacademy.tv 30% disc…

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#195 Eric Acha 1:18:01

3M ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Send us a Text Message. While only a purple belt today’s guest opened his first academy, he then sought out an affiliation with one of the most respected academies in California. Now, over two decades later Eric Acha has two successful academies and shares his passion for jiu-jitsu, entrepreneurship, training law enforcement, and more. Here is THe …

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"Okay Not to Know" - The Takeaway from Scott Epstein 16:06

4M ago16:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jiu-Jitsu is an art and sport with incredible depth and complexity. So, why do we feel pressure to know it all and why do some people act as if they do? On this Takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss why people fear admitting they don’t know it all. www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos f…

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MetsMusings #537 - Daniel Shoptaw ( Meet Me At Musial) 37:28

4M ago37:28

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Daniel Shoptaw, Host of the St. Louis Cardinals podcast "Meet Me At Musial" joins me this week to preview the upcoming Cardinals vs Mets series at Citi Field. I've also got all the latest news coming from Mets Nation all on this episode of MetsMusings. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/metsmusings Spotify - https://podcasters.spotif…

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