Best Josh Weiner Podcasts (2024)

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#267 The Individual Responsibility of Team Work| Team Work Makes the Dream Work 48:47

3h ago48:47

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Join host Josh McKinney in this insightful episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," titled “The Individual Responsibility of Teamwork.” Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a beginner, understanding the importance of teamwork in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is crucial for anyone training in the sport. In this episode, Josh explores how collaborat…

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#266 25 WILD BJJ HOT TAKES | No Gi's Secret Agenda REVEALED 1:13:52

13h ago1:13:52

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In this explosive episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney dives into 25 of the boldest and most controversial hot takes in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From questioning the efficacy of traditional training methods to challenging commonly held beliefs within the BJJ community, this episode is sure to stir debate and provok…

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#265 The 10 Wildest Unwritten Rules in BJJ Schools Today 38:14

8d ago38:14

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Join host Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney) as he judges everyone else's bjj rules while breaking down the Top 10 Craziest Unwritten Rules in BJJ School's today! Join⁠ ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠⁠(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard Passing): Join the⁠ Gi Gazette⁠ ⁠⁠Ask Questions/Suggest Topics⁠⁠ for the show FREE Copy of⁠ ⁠The 3 Lenses⁠⁠ Follow the show on⁠⁠…

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#264 The Unwritten RULES of Jiu-Jitsu 46:55

15d ago46:55

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We all know that "there's no crying in baseball" but is crying allowed in jiu-jitsu? This question and 4 more will be answered on the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show where host Josh McKinney gives his best advice to keep you on the mats and off of the social media arguments. Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO⁠(April 1st Release of The Trinity of Guard …

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George A. Romero's Lost Stephen King Adaptations [ROMERO UNSEEN Part V] 1:19:51

16d ago1:19:51

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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO i…

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#263 The 5 Mistakes I Made in my 16 Year BJJ Journey | #4 is SO COMMON 56:45

22d ago56:45

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In this eye-opening episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," host Josh McKinney takes a deep dive into his personal journey, revealing the 5 biggest mistakes he's made over 16 years of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. From the pitfalls of overconfidence and the importance of choosing the right mentors, to lessons in competition and the value of in…

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George A. Romero's BIGFOOT FOUND FOOTAGE PROJECT [ROMERO UNSEEN Part IV] 1:22:31

1M ago1:22:31

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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO i…

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#262 An Ode to Jiu-Jitsu Competition | 3 Terrible Reasons You SHOULD Compete in BJJ 39:21

1M ago39:21

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Welcome to a special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show." I'm your host, Josh McKinney, and today, we're diving deep into the heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. With over 200 episodes behind us, we've explored various facets of BJJ, from techniques and training to mindset and beyond. This episode, however, is a tribute to the transfor…

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George A. Romero's Unmade WAR OF THE WORLDS [ROMERO UNSEEN Part III] 1:14:17

1M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO i…

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The Narcissism of Power 1:24:38

1M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

When is a war not a war, but a police action? When is killing not killing but a “pragmatic, managerial militarism”? If you guessed, when the war criminal represents a liberal democracy, you win the cheese! If you simply said, “Henry Kissinger,” you win the whole wheel of cheese! “A perfect expression of American militarism’s merry-go-round” is what…

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#261 Jared Weiner: What I've Learned from 20 Years at Black Belt 1:27:34

1M ago1:27:34

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What does BJJ look like after spending 20 years competing and building a HUGE team at Black Belt? Today we are joined by Jared Weiner to talk lessons learned, match breakdowns, and what jiu jitsu looks like after dedicating such a large part of your life to the art. Jared is the head of TAC team, an East Coast Based Affiliation, and a team that has…

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George A. Romero's Unmade RESIDENT EVIL Movie [ROMERO UNSEEN Part II] 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart cohosts the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROMERO i…

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#260 How Losing Made Me Good at BJJ | My Midwest BJJ Story 59:39

2M ago59:39

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In this special episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show," your host, Josh McKinney, takes you on a personal journey through his 16 years of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With over 200 episodes under our belt, we're diving deep into Josh's story, revealing the highs and lows of his competitive career, his evolving philosophy on training, and how…

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George A. Romero's Unmade GOOSEBUMPS Movie [ROMERO UNSEEN Part I] 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

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DEVELOPMENT HELL RETURNS with a brand new limited audio series: ROMERO UNSEEN. Unearth the unmade films of a horror master as we dig up never-finished George A. Romero projects every Tuesday this March on the Dread Podcast Network. Romero scholar Adam Charles Hart is cohosting the miniseries. His new book RAISING THE DEAD: THE WORK OF GEORGE A. ROM…

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#259 How to Compete (After a Big Life Change) 48:48

2M ago48:48

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With a new age group, weight class, and training schedule can host Josh McKinney still compete? Find out in today's episode where Josh breaks down his matches at the Memphis Open and explains which methods from the podcast worked and which ones didn't! Check us out at simplfyingjiujitsu.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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#258 Devin Pirata: Competition Training, GOING TO SLEEP, and Making Friends 1:33:42

2M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

In today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with one of the toughest coaches that he knows, Devin Pirata(@devinpirata).Devin and Josh discuss coaching methods that led to HUGE SUCCESS for the VaVaPirata BJJ Team.The duo also discusses what it's like being choked unconscious 4 times in the same day. Black belts and white belts alike will gain so…

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#257 Nick Sanders and Junior Silva: Competition Hacks, Injuring Each Other, and... Brazilians 1:37:17

2M ago1:37:17

1:37:17

In Today's Episode of ISAJJ Join Host, Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) as he sits down with the owners of Revive BJJ(One of the TOUGHEST Bjj Schools in The Country) Nick Sanders and Junior Silva. Today the trio discusses past competition success(and failures), How Pros Game Plan for a Jiu-Jitsu Match, and the evolution of BJJ Ask ISAJJ ANYTHING Pic…

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The Banality of Nationality 2:03:32

2M ago2:03:32

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Sell the story and people will buy the product, so goes a hallowed principle of marketing. It works so well in advertising that corporations will spend 7 million dollars on a 30-second Super Bowl commercial, peppered up with shilling celebrities, just to sell a donut. And what works for donut companies works for nations. Wrap the story in enough ce…

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#256 The ONE Reason you aren't getting Promoted (and How to Fix It) 56:19

3M ago56:19

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In today's episode host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) does a deep dive on the most important thing when it comes to getting good at jiu jitsu. This episode could have more information on getting very good in a short period of time than any ISAJJ EVER!Get Duck Guard--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsush…

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#255 Kyle Watson and Steve McKinney: Becoming a GREAT Coach 1:28:11

3M ago1:28:11

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in today's episode Host Josh McKinney sits down with his coach of 15 years Kyle Watson and Kyle's First Black belt, Steve McKinney.The trio tries to get to the bottom of what separates the great, good, and bad coaches.ask us anything: https://www.simplifyingjiujitsu.com/ask--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiu…

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#254 Fatherhood Ruins BJJ Training, Designated Winner, and Why I'm not Popular 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Another wild Q&A with Black Belt, Josh McKinney!Ask us AnythingLearn more about Designated Winner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PIpSyKhOGye1lb7jgkfOo?si=JzIJ4Dh0Rh-W_3aDOXV1FQ--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support

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#253 Adam Meredith: How BJJ Sponsorships Actually Work and How to Enjoy the Journey 1:17:03

3M ago1:17:03

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Ever wonder about how people can get sponsored in BJJ? I brought on an expert to help us find out. Here's a fun interview with Adam Meredith, the owner of Imposed Will (@imposedwill). The goal of this interview was to discuss everything an athlete would need to get a sponsorship. We definitely dig deep into that topic but we also discuss enjoying t…

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#252 Josh Severit: Hilarious Training Stories, Bjj for Small Guys, and Old School Training 1:46:29

4M ago1:46:29

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Did you know that the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show is "Sizeist?"Well not anymore! Today we have our smallest guest we've ever had, Josh Severit! Josh is a BJJ brown belt, a lawyer, and is able to beat you down at only 140 pounds! In this episode Josh and host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) discuss what it's like to train jiu-jitsu as a smaller guy, wh…

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#251 Robert Arias: Midwest Black Belt Journey and a Little Racism 1:23:40

4M ago1:23:40

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Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews his newest black belts, Robert Arias (Ariasbrosbjj). Robert is the first person to go from white to black belt under HeadnodHQ.In this episode, Josh and Robert talk about Robert’s BJJ Journey, What it's like to train at Headnod, and even the w…

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#250 Andrew "Mop" Ebers: UFC, Coaching Coaches, and Universal Grappling Concepts 1:12:21

4M ago1:12:21

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Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews the always entertaining Andrew Ebers. They discuss what it's like to coach in the UFC, how Mop and Dana White are almost BFFs at this point, and how to find the right coaches to coach at your school.The episode will not only make you laugh but…

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#249 Matt Kwan: Chasing Your Passion, Training Methods, and Conspiracy Theories 1:37:56

4M ago1:37:56

1:37:56

Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews Black Belt Competitior, Head Coach(On Guard BJJ), and Podcast Host( @TheEssentialJiuJitsuPodcast ), Matt Kwan.This conversation starts on creativity but as they dive deeper Josh learns that Matt is motivated so much by chasing his Passion. Mat…

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#248 BJJ Hot Takes: AJJ vs BJJ, Techniques don't exist, and Gi is Unrealistic 57:29

4M ago57:29

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Welcome to another gripping episode of the "I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show" with your host, Josh McKinney! As a black belt, seasoned competitor, and a coach with insight, today I'm diving deep into some of the most controversial and talked-about "hot takes" in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. 🎙️In this solo episode, I'll tackle some "hot takes" that ar…

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Guillermo del Toro’s THE HAUNTED MANSION (with David Weiner) 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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In 2010 Guillermo del Toro announced he would be producing and directing a remake of THE HAUNTED MANSION. Yet still, Disney’s scariest property has been in development hell for over a decade. Uncover why this iteration of the film never happened, and what’s next for the iconic gateway-horror franchise.Documentary filmmaker David Weiner (IN SEARCH O…

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#247 Mark RosenKoetter: Concepts, Training with Rener, and Finding Your BJJ Self 1:04:09

4M ago1:04:09

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Welcome to a new episode of the I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu Show.Today, Josh Mckinney(@thejoshmckinney) interviews one of his newest black belts, Mark Rosenkoetter. Mark has used Jiu-Jitsu to foster countless friendships, to travel, and to meet some really amazing people!I this episode, Josh and Mark discuss whether or not Rener Gracie's Jiu-Jitsu is "Legi…

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Constructed out of Terrible Misfortune 1:48:50

4M ago1:48:50

1:48:50

Having tried and failed (repeatedly) in their anger management counseling, and with league fines no longer an effective deterrent, Josh and Chris decided to give history one more try. And in this holiday season of miracles, what they delivered in shiny holiday packaging is a brand new episode of History Against the Grain. Clio the gift-giving muse …

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#246 Eric Huebner Returns: How to Develop Elite Level Mental Toughness 1:36:36

4M ago1:36:36

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Dive into a gripping episode of 'The I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show' with your host, renowned black belt and expert coach, Josh McKinney (@thejoshmckinney). In this inspiring session, we're joined by the legendary Eric Huebner(@erichueb12), a Hall of Famer in combat wrestling and a distinguished BJJ black belt. Discover the powerful mindset shifts that w…

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#245 Finding a Great Mentor, The BJJ School Owner of the Future, and Controlling Your Own Training 59:42

5M ago59:42

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In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like...What Makes a Great Mentor, The most common pitfalls for someone wanting to start their own BJJ School, and how to take control of your own training when you don't have control of your own training. Check out the Chest Over Chest Seminar Course --- …

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Peter Jackson's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: THE DREAM LOVER (with Tyler Doupe') 59:37

5M ago59:37

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Before heading to Middle Earth, Peter Jackson developed a sixth A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET film subtitled THE DREAM LOVER. Join us as we uncover Jackson's fascinating lost Nightmare. We also unpack FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE, the sixth film New Line Cinema would ultimately green light. Special guest: Tyler Doupe' References: "Peter Jackson: …

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#244 Sal Woods and George Kirgan: From Wrestling to BJJ | A Grappling Journey 1:23:17

5M ago1:23:17

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In today's Interview on The I Suck at Jiu-Jitsu show host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with two of his students who came up wrestling in the historic Granite City Wrestling Program. George and Sal both had different Journey's but both ended up continuing their grappling Journey's by training Jiu-Jitsu at HeadnodHQ with Josh and Steve M…

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#243 Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Making Money, and Unlearning BJJ 46:00

5M ago46:00

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In today's Episode of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh tackles important listener mail questions like...Training without a Black Belt Mentor, Picking Up BJJ Chicks, Unlearning bad habits, and who the smelliest person he's ever competed against.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support…

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THANKSGIVING Spoiler-Free Review (with Jules Bruyn) 47:42

5M ago47:42

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On our second review episode, join host Josh Korngut and guest Jules Bruyn as they carve up their thoughts on Eli Roth's modern slasher throwback THANKSGIVING. Discover what they think about this gory, buzzy, and festive new release. This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but beware! Minor spoils lay ahead. Today's special guest is Jules Bruyn (Insta…

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#242 Beating the Competition Adrenaline Dump, Analyzing your own Progression, Josh's Biggest Mistake 44:49

5M ago44:49

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In the newest Episode of The I suck at Jiu-Jitsu show Host, Josh Mckinney does another round of Josh’s Jiu-Jitsu Journal where he answers listener mail.In today’s episode Josh tackles the topics of: How to Analyze Your Own Progression, How to Beat The Competition Adrenaline Dump, What to Focus on to Win in 2024, PLUS Josh Breaks down his Biggest Ji…

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TALES FROM THE HOOD UNTOLD (with Rusty Cundieff) 23:17

5M ago23:17

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TALES FROM THE HOOD is one of the best and most underrated horror anthologies ever made. Told in four segments, each with a different issue faced by African Americans, this Spike Lee-produced effort would go on to become an essential and powerful cult favorite. And while two sequels were eventually produced after the success of GET OUT, we’re joine…

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#241 Kenny Florian: BJJ vs Battlebots, Aging like a Martial Artist, and Concepts that Matter 1:14:05

5M ago1:14:05

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Welcome to the newest episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu show. Today host Josh McKinney sits down with former UFC fighter commentator and the host of BattleBots Kenny Florian to discuss jiu Jitsu concepts, how to age as a martial artist, making peace with retirement, how to train smarter, and a whole lot more. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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#240 Josh's JJ Journal: Avoiding things that make jiu-jitsu not fun, Josh’s son is disrespectful, Training with big egos 43:10

5M ago43:10

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In the first installment of Josh's Jiu-Jitsu Journal, Josh answers listener mail, talks about the disrespect his newborn son has been throwing at him, and speaks his mind about the thief of most people's Jiu jitsu Joy. Why is Josh's Bjj So Bizarre --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support…

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Mike Flanagan's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Reboot (with Jinx) 1:45:39

5M ago1:45:39

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Mike Flanagan is the king of prestige Netflix horror. He's helmed series like THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE/BLY MANOR and MIDNIGHT MASS. But back in 2014 he was hired to reboot I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER for modern audiences. Flanagan and his writing partner Jeff Howard then came up with a dark, gritty and violent retelling of the classic neo-sla…

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#239 Mark Vives: Perfecting Your Weekly Training Schedule 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

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In this episode of ISAJJ host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) sits down with TAC Team Black Belt, Mark Vives. Mark is one of the most active @ibjjf competitors on the planet and has his weekly routine down to a science.Learn Mark's weekly program modelled after NFL athletes and how YOU can create a weekly training schedule to optimize your training…

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#238 Unlocking Jiu Jitsu Secrets | The Art of Asking Better Questions 55:03

6M ago55:03

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In this episode of the "I Suck at Jiu Jitsu" podcast, host Josh McKinney, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and high-level coach, dives deep into the art of asking better questions to gain a deeper understanding of Jiu Jitsu. Discover how a lack of attention during training can hinder your progress and how mindful questioning can unlock the secrets of this…

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HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING (with Louis Spiegler) 57:53

5M ago57:53

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Halloween is Canceled is a limited audio series unpacking and dissecting five troubled or unmade Halloween sequels. Presented by the DREAD Podcast Network’s very own Development Hell, this podcast celebrates the strange, fascinating, and often outrageous history of unmade Michael Myers features. PART FIVE - HALLOWEEN: HOMECOMING October may be over…

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#237 Steve Kwan: Asking Better Questions to Better Your Understanding | BJJ Mental Models 1:14:01

6M ago1:14:01

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One of the most valuable skills to be able to learn jiu-jitsu more efficiently is the ability of asking better questions.in this interview host Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) gets to sit down with the host of bjj mental models Steve Kwan to dig deeper on how Steve is able to ask some of the best questions in the BJJ Podcasting world. Bjj Strength …

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#236 Finding Consistency After Major Life Changes 38:46

6M ago38:46

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In this episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show, host Josh McKinney shares invaluable tips on how to get back to consistent BJJ training after major life changes. Whether you’ve just welcomed a new baby, entered a new relationship, moved cities, or changed BJJ schools, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you find your rhythm again …

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ELVIRA GOES TO HELL (with Elvira) 30:37

6M ago30:37

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On today's very special Halloween episode, we are joined by the one and only Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira! That's right, The Queen of Halloween herself stops by to discuss a number of her different unrealized film projects, including a buddy comedy titled EVLIRA GOES TO HELL and a Disney-esque animated feature about her roots in Halloween. Spend …

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Catastrophic Damage and Progressive Collapse 1:45:56

6M ago1:45:56

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We may experience life in the eternal present, but history rides along with us. And the history inside our classrooms this semester at American River College was suddenly and without warning upended by the history under our feet: our primary classroom building, Davies Hall, was shuttered upon being declared a seismic risk. As mismanagement and mana…

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#233 Jiu-Jitsu is... Pro-Football | Manage the Clock Like Tom Brady 32:14

6M ago32:14

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In part 3 of the Jiu Jitsu is Series Josh McKinney(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down the similarities of Professional football and a BJJ round/match. learn to use the clock to your advantage and your opponent's demise. Get Your New ISAJJ gear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isuckatjiujitsushow/support…

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#235 Competition Mindset, Injury Prevention, and Josh's terrible Nutrition 41:20

6M ago41:20

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Welcome back to another informative episode of the I Suck at Jiu Jitsu Show with your host, high-level competitor, and coach, Josh McKinney! Today, we dive deep into the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as Josh answers 20 burning questions submitted by YOU, our valued listeners. This episode is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice tailore…

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