The Everyday Perspective Podcast

14/06/2024

Tonight at 1800 BST on YouTube

2024 ADCC Hall of Fame Inductee, BJJ Legend and Victor Hugo’s Professor, Xande Ribeiro Reacts to the Craig Jones Invitational vs ADCC Situation

https://youtu.be/1ixpkGi45GA

FULL EPISODE MONDAY 24th June!

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02/06/2024

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Truth About Why Testosterone Is Dropping Globally & How to Stop It - Felix Hay | #65

Expect to get the everyday perspective on males hormones and the role they play, why men are seeing a decline globally, how you can reduce risk factors, what testosterone replacement therapy involves, what you can expect and much more...

Felix has nearly 20 years of healthcare and is very experienced in men’s health and hormone replacement therapy. Hormonal deficiency is under recognised and sometimes even misdiagnosed leading to potential negative side effects from medications that are not clinically required/appropriate. Felix is committed to increasing awareness of hormone deficiency and promoting hormonal health through education and critical appraisal of the relevant scientific literature.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on males hormones and the role they play, why men are seeing a decline globally, how you can reduce risk factors, what...

26/05/2024

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Raspberry Ape: You Should Break Your Opponent Mentally & Emotionally - Dan Strauss | #64

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how to reverse cauliflower ears, how to break your opponent from mount, his ADCC predictions, grip strength, hand health, Nogi belts, the impact of BJJ on the brain and much more.

Dan ‘Raspberry Ape’ Strauss is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under 10x World Champion Roger Gracie, Author of Grip Training for Grappling and Commentator for Polaris and Cage Warrior. He’s fought on the world’s biggest and best shows, including ADCC, EBI and Polaris. He is well known and respected throughout the jiu-jitsu and fitness community for his innovative approach to strength training.

Dan has been teaching for over 16 years & have taught seminars at over 250 gyms around the world. His practical and direct approach to helping students get results fast has been praised by some of the best athletes in the game. He believes building strength and skills can help people to lead amazing lives

https://youtu.be/ERBHVFvY2iQ

19/05/2024

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Surviving Abuse, A Parents Worst Nightmare & Being Left For Dead - Jamie Hales | #63

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Jamie growing up in a violent household, finding solice in martial arts and confidence in competing,, experiencing a parents worst nightmare, spiralling out of control, coming back from rock bottom and much more...

https://youtu.be/bKvl_psKsA0

12/05/2024

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Self Defence Expert: The Truth About Really Defending Yourself - Frass Azab | #62

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Krav Mags and if it’s an effective, practical self defence martial art, how BJJ and other martial arts compare and differ, the focus for female self defence and much more.

Frass Azab is a prolific student of Martial Arts, as he holds a Black rank in Krav Maga. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown belt promoted by Ethan Benda and Renato Tavares. Frass has also trained extensively in the disciplines of Muay Thai, Judo and the Filipino Martial Arts. Frass has competition experience in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as he has won a CBJJ Brazilian National Championship in 2012.

Frass is the founder and Head Coach of the Warriors Academy in Kansas City. Frass also trains the Military Police in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas City, and is certified by the NRA for Defense Tactical Shooting. Frass has also hosted seminars all over the globe including places like Abu Dhabi, London and Saudi Arabia.

https://youtu.be/stJI_G2LEFw

07/05/2024

05/05/2024

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Paralympian: What Embracing Pain Taught Me About Myself - .para.fit | E61

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how a Paralypian was forged by his pain, understanding and overcoming his disability as a child, competing as an elite athlete, doing impossible challenges, embracing, even loving his pain and much more...

Despite waking up everyday in agonising pain, David van Wetherill is a Former British International Table Tennis Player and Paralympian who has the rare bone development disorder Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia. He has represented Great Britain at three international Paralympic Games, the first being Beijing in 2008 followed by London in 2012 and then 2016 Paralympic Games. More recently he takes on every challenge he can, including a World Record breaking Full Marathon on crutches.

https://youtu.be/geoC-BrqK8k

28/04/2024

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MBE Marine: My Addiction to Helping People Nearly Destroyed Me - Mo Morris MBE

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Beachfront BJJ and the amazing content they provide on and off the mats, how sleep and screen time impact your wellbeing, how the benefits of bjj transfer to life, Mo’s experience in the military and overseas operations, why he has such a passion for helping others and the cost of doing so and much more...

Ryan “Mo” Morris MBE has dedicated his career to the British Military, spearheading significant culture change towards mental health education in the Royal Marines. He is a teacher, coach and mentor with extensive experience of working with people within the community and service, promoting resilience and developing strategies for coping with stress.

Passing out with flying colours, Mo went on to serve in some of the world’s most demanding locations such as Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan’s Helmand province as a Captain in the Royal Marines. Returning to the corps as a physical training instructor, Mo trains new recruits to develop their physical performance, as well as working with amputees to overcome their adversity and prepare people to compete in the Invictus Games and Paralympic Games.

With a clear focus on helping people to overcome stressful situations through lived experience, Mo is dedicated to helping others develop their human performance, whatever unique challenges they face. That’s why agile edge was born, so people have the tools and support to perform at their best.

https://youtu.be/d7-PZ_f_YJ8

21/04/2024

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Teenage Addiction to Being Power Slap World Champion - John ‘The Machine’ Davis | E59

Expect to get the everyday perspective on growing up surrounded by addiction and tragedy, finding alcohol at 11 and pills at 13, John’s time in the military, discovering Slap Fighting, being in the Power Step house, his road to the title, the craziest title defence ever and much more...

John ‘The Machine’ Davis is the current 3 x Power Slap World Middleweight Champion. Power Slap is the world’s premier slap fighting organisation, licensed and sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Led by Dana White, Power Slap is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet and features competitors from across the globe battling on the ultimate stage to showcase their power, technique and resolve.

https://youtu.be/Xc7Jq2sTLP8

13/04/2024

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Seeing Behind The Parliament Curtain Was Worse Than I Thought - Johnny Mercer MP | E58

Expect to get the everyday perspective on why and how Johnny became a politican, what it was like being ‘banged up’ with a hitman on TV, Johnny’s real thoughts on politics, his view on the NHS and if doctors should be striking, the issue with men’s mental health and much more...

Johnny Mercer is a British Politician, Minister of State for Veterans’ Affairs and former Army Officer, serving 13 years in the UK Commandos. Fighting in the Afghanistan war, he was fed up of politicians who said one thing and did another. He’d never voted before, and knew nothing about local politics but decided to become one as he saw it was the best platform to create positive change.

https://youtu.be/V1Bx4DJYedg

06/04/2024

Is Karate Combat The Next UFC? Middleweight World Champ Explains - Ross 'Turbo' Levine

Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Karate Combat is and why it's one of the fastest growing sports in recent years, how the rules are evolving and how this impacts skillset and tactics, who Turbo's dream fight would be, how to avoid injuries and perform at the top level as an older athlete and much more.

Ross "TURBO" Levine is the current ​⁠ Middleweight World Champion, and recent Lightheavyweight title contender. He's the proud owner of one of 2019's most impressive KOs, widely recognized as the best head-kick knockout of that year. Ross defeated Shahin Atamov on June 25, 2022 to become Karate Combat's Middleweight Champion. When he's not fighting, he is helping martial artists using his Doctorate of Physical Therapy through his Turbo Sports Performance program or coaching the next generation of Karate Combat fighters at Pride Martial Arts in Rhode Island.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on what Karate Combat is and why it's one of the fastest growing sports in recent years, how the rules are evolving an...

30/03/2024

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Predict If Your Relationship Will Last Using Attachment Theory - Dr Judy Ho

Expect to get the everyday perspective on attachment theory and styles, what good and bad combinations are, how to make sure your kids are secure as adults, how you can leverage it in the workplace and much more...

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. Dr. Judy conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker.

https://youtu.be/IdDdaqcpLHs

23/03/2024

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Jiu Jitsu Has No Fundamental Techniques You Must Learn To Be Good with Kit Dale

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how you’re probably learning jiu jitsu the wrong way, why drilling techniques won’t make you better, the time Kit became a pro gamer and played with the Apex Legends GOAT, his aspirations with film, how woke Hollywood is ruining good movies and much more...

Kit Dale is a Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is Australia’s most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete of all time. He received his black belt by multiple time world champion Yuri Simoes in 2013, after training for only 4 years. This puts Kit Dale among the fastest people to ever receive a black belt in BJJ.

Kit has competed and won competitions at the highest level in Australia, Japan, Abu Dhabi, USA, BRazil, London and many more. He has won competitions at all belts including the Abu Dhabi World Pro held in Abu Dhabi, the Brazilian nationals held in Brazil and the Australian cup held in Australia. He made it to the Quarter Finals in the Mundial World Championships held in LA after two years off with a knee surgery.

Not only is Kit one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes in the world, he is also one of the best coaches and consultants. He has travelled over 20 countries teaching seminars and Jiu-jitsu camps. On top of this he has an online program for Jiu-jitsu where he has sold over 11.000 of his instructional videos called “The Art of Learning Jiu-jitsu”.

https://youtu.be/3yLL19toIsY

16/03/2024

Out Monday at 6pm!

Running 12 Ultra Marathons in 12 Days To Beat Type 1 Diabetes - Medhi Taheri

Expect to get the everyday perspective on nearly losing your daughter to diabetes, the reality of living with the disease, the amazing research and work being done to beat it, coming to the UK at 14, being a street kid and ending up in prison to then catering for some of the biggest music artists of all time and much more...

Medhi Taheri is a Business Owner, a Philanthropist and Type 1 Diabetes Advocate. Originally from Iran, he came to the UK at 14 and after getting into trouble as a teenager, went on to be a Caterer to some of the biggest names in music. After his daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, he started Fuel Catering and dedicated his life to helping others and raising awareness for JDRF, The Global Leader in T1D Research.

https://youtu.be/Prsh1xcSEJo

09/03/2024

Coming Up on Monday at 6pm

Owen Jones: Honestly, I Could Beat Baby Shark and Gabriel Sousa and Win ADCC | E53

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Owen’s review of the recent ADCC trails, his reflection on his win in 2023, his frustrations with the recent weigh in rule change, his thoughts on the 66kg elites, ADCC predictions, his thoughts on Gi vs No Gi, how he improves his game so fast, training with ​⁠ and much more...

Owen Jones is the 2023 ADCC European, Middle East & Asian Trials Champion at 66kg, qualifying him for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. He is one of the most exciting up and coming UK grapplers with Super Fight wins on WNO and Polaris; and was the IBJJF No Gi European Champion at a purple belt in 2022.

He is known for his exciting style, his outside passing, sliding into DM’s and his favourite position (in BJJ), the Reverse Cowgirl. Check out his instructionals at BJJ Fanatics Instructional - https://bjjfanatics.com/products/outside-the-guard-inside-her-dms-by-owen-jones

https://youtu.be/cBO5jqqC560

02/03/2024

Episode 52…

Bipolar, Ex-Fighter Finds Accidental Career in Audio P**n - Ryan ‘Mairsyy’ Mairs | E52

Expect to get the everyday perspective on fighting MMA from the age of 16 in the pursuit of identity, stumbling into a career in the rapidly growing Audio Erotica industry, living with Bipolar, self healing, attachment styles, sobriety and much more...

Ryan Mairs (Mairsyy) is Voice Artist, Spicy Content Creator, Mental Health Advocate, Diagnosed Bipolar Type II, Creator of Gents Who Vent, BJJ Purple belt and former semi-pro MMA Fighter, who started fighting at 16 years old.

https://youtu.be/J5JWIkjGH0Y

24/02/2024

Monday at 6pm UK

BJJ Practitioners Were Fed A Lie About Using Strength - Nick ‘Chewy’ Albin | E51

Expect to get the everyday perspective on if and how strength should be used in BJJ, how he broke his tooth and got his nickname, what weird gyms and bad coaches look like, how to deal with athletic guys on the mat and training when you’re getting old, focus for white belts, his thoughts on how fast people should be promoted and much more...

Nick ‘Chewy’ Albin is known by the grappling community globally for his Youtube channel , where he provides insights and guidance to any BJJ practitioner needing support or with a question.

He started training BJJ in 2003 right after high school. He’s been training constantly since then and received my black belt from Renato Tavares in 2011. Over the years he’s had the chance to experience jiu-jitsu from multiple vantage points. Everything from competing and training 3 times a day to being injured and feeling miserable because he couldn’t roll.

He’s been teaching full time since 2010 and since then he has either won or helped his students win the Worlds, Pan Ams and other IBJJF tournaments as well as various highly acknowledged tournaments like Grapplers Quest, NAGA, EG., OGC and many others.

https://youtu.be/T20uTLihjOE

20/02/2024

Episode 50 Live on YouTube

They Took My Lung and I Still Never Missed A Single Day - Dr Trevor Bachmeyer | E50

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the dark side of healthcare, how to come back from near death to be stronger than ever with only one lung, the problem with men in todays world, how it’s never been easier to win and much more...

Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer is the founder and CEO of 5 global companies, SmashweRx, BodyHacks, The Spartan Company, The Spartan Media Co, and The Spartan Army the real time, real life coaching company to level up .

In August 2021 he left the hospital in a wheelchair after having emergency thoracic surgery to remove a tumor the size of a football as well as his entire left lung. They told him he would be on oxygen and prescription meds for the rest of his life. He was told by the doctors that he would never run again let alone be athletic.

His YouTube has over 50 million views, he runs a sub eight mile, is raising a family of future leaders with his Queen, has trained every day since he left the hospital last year in a wheelchair with a death sentence, generates over 5 million dollars in revenue per year, does strategic coaching with some of the biggest leaders in the world and has a giant social media following where he gives away everything on an effort to help as many people as possible.

https://youtu.be/8y6ycfo94vk

17/02/2024

Monday at 6pm UK

F**k Your Dad Bod! 5000 Years Ago You Would’ve Been Eaten - Dr Trevor Bachmeyer | E50

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the dark side of healthcare, how to come back from near death to be stronger than ever with only one lung, the problem with men in todays world, how it's never been easier to win and much more...

Dr. Trevor Bachmeyer is the founder and CEO of 5 global companies, SmashweRx, BodyHacks, The Spartan Company, The Spartan Media Co, and The Spartan Army the real time, real life coaching company to level up .

In August 2021 he left the hospital in a wheelchair after having emergency thoracic surgery to remove a tumor the size of a football as well as his entire left lung. They told him he would be on oxygen and prescription meds for the rest of his life. He was told by the doctors that he would never run again let alone be athletic.

His YouTube has over 50 million views, he runs a sub eight mile, is raising a family of future leaders with his Queen, has trained every day since he left the hospital last year in a wheelchair with a death sentence, generates over 5 million dollars in revenue per year, does strategic coaching with some of the biggest leaders in the world and has a giant social media following where he gives away everything on an effort to help as many people as possible.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the dark side of healthcare, how to come back from near death to be stronger than ever with only one lung, the prob...

10/02/2024

Monday at 6pm UK

Is Judo Better Than Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Justin 'J Flo' Flores | E49

Expect to get the everyday perspective on if one art is better; Judo, Wrestling or Jiu Jitsu, which one is the best place to start for beginners, how to train Judo safely as an older person, what makes a world champion, championship psychology, which future start J Flo is most excited about and much more...

Justin was instrumental in the development of multiple MMA champions including Ronda Rousey, who he trained and cornered during her UFC championship run. Justin also trains and coaches Cat Zingano, Dominick Cruz, Jay Jay Wilson, Jessica Penne, Paddy Pimblett and many more. Justin has led the USA Judo team in coaching duties all over the world and was named head coach of the 2017-2019 world teams. Justin also coaches numerous up and coming middle school, high school and college wrestling athletes whom have become champions at every level.

As a representative of the US National judo team from 2002-2008, Justin was a 3x National champion, Pan American medalist and collected 20+ top 7 finishes on the world stage at international events. Also an accomplished wrestler, Justin was a high school state champion in California and an all-American and earned a full ride scholarship to division 1 powerhouse University of Nebraska cornhuskers. There, Justin was ranked in the top 10 nationally and was on the starting line up in both his freshman and sophomore seasons before moving to New York to focus on judo.

Justin also earned his Jiu-Jitsu black belt in under 4 years from the legendary Fabio Santos.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on if one art is better; Judo, Wrestling or Jiu Jitsu, which one is the best place to start for beginners, how to tra...

03/02/2024

Monday at 6pm UK

Secrets to Building A High Performing 7 Figure Business Online - Phil Graham | E48

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the future of the fitness industry, how to stop AI taking your business, going from 1:1 to 1 to many, what a successful business needs to look like, how to rapidly scale your business, how to overcome price barriers and much more...

Phil Graham is a highly accomplished and influential Northern Irish Entrepreneur, Educator, and Investor, renowned for his exceptional expertise in building the world's most successful online fitness businesses.

Within an astonishingly short span of just 2 years, Phil scaled his coaching company 'Fitness Entrepreneur' from ground zero to multi 7-Figures in profit, a remarkable achievement accomplished with a modest team and without any external financial backing.

Phil's journey into the fitness realm began with a life-changing event when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the tender age of 16. Drawing upon his personal experiences and determination, he rose to become one of the leading personal trainers in Ireland, a success that caught the attention of other coaches in his field and eventually led him into business consulting.

An accomplished author, Phil Graham's best-selling book "The Diabetic Muscle and Fitness Guide" has garnered global acclaim as the world's first bodybuilding and fitness encyclopedia for individuals living with diabetes. His expertise and accomplishments have also made him a highly sought-after speaker, and soon, he will be featured in his own documentary on Netflix.

Phil Graham's journey is a true testament to how adversity can be transformed into remarkable success, making him a living inspiration for audiences worldwide.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the future of the fitness industry, how to stop AI taking your business, going from 1:1 to 1 to many, what a succe...

27/01/2024

Monday at 6pm 🤯

The Samaritans: What People Say When They’re On The Edge - Jake Phillips | E47

Expect to get the everyday perspective who the Samaritans charity are and how they help people, the role of a listener, they types of calls they receive, why people struggle with mental health, why people feel su***de is the answer, the questions to ask yourself when in crisis, where to find purpose and much more...

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. Jake Phillips is 1 of almost 20,000 trained listening volunteers responding to calls for help. They’re available, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And they encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

They offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to su***de is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by su***de. That’s why they work tirelessly to reach more people and make su***de prevention a priority.

Whatever you’re facing, a Samaritan will face it with you!

https://youtu.be/zz7TLPCD2l4

20/01/2024

New Episode Monday at 6pm GMT

A Lot of The Top Jiu Jitsu Guys Never Learn to Wrestle - Brandon Reed | E46

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the best takedowns for BJJ, how to effectively hand fight and why it's so important, why the US are different to the rest of the world when it cones to wrestling, Brandon's approach to professional competition, his frustrations with some BJJ schools, Brandon's thoughts on BJJ and Wrestling, some big call outs and much more...

Brandon Reed is one of the fastest rising professional grapplers in the US. He is 3x National Champion Wrestler & 4x All-American, BJJ Blue Belt NoGi Worlds Gold Medalist, BJJ Purple Belt NoGi Worlds Silver Medalist (losing to DQ).

Expect to get the everyday perspective on the best takedowns for BJJ, how to effectively hand fight and why it's so important, why the US are different to th...

13/01/2024

A fun, honest and emotional episode out Monday at 6pm

I Was Sat In My Basement With A Bit Of Rope, Ready To Go - Ben Wadham | E45

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Ben's CrossFit ban for PEDs; why he did it and the reaction since, his experiences from the military; both good and bad, the reaction to the release of the Veterans Foundation video, how he avenged the loss of his mullet, how he plans to change the world of adaptive exercise and much more...

Expect to get the everyday perspective on Ben's CrossFit ban for PEDs; why he did it and the reaction since, his experiences from the military; both good and...

06/01/2024

Monday at 6pm GMT

Weight Cuts & Steroids in BJJ: Watch This Before Trying Either - Jay Dimery | E44 (BJJ Nutrition)

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how to lose fat in the new year, how to optimise your BJJ with nutrition, everything you should know about weight cutting, the truth about steroids in BJJ and much more...

Jacob (Jay) Dimery from BJJ Nutrition is a qualified and registered Nutritionist; and competitive BJJ Blue Belt. For the past 5 years, after completing his degree in human nutrition at Bath University, Jay has helped hundreds of different people from all walks of life, including general public right through to athletes.

Inspired from lhos passion for BJJ, Jay is on a mission to make sure the jiu jitsu community don’t repeat the mistakes he has already seen from other sports.

Expect to get the everyday perspective on how to lose fat in the new year, how to optimise your BJJ with nutrition, everything you should know about weight c...