CLOCK CHOKE: A GRAPPLING PODCAST BY SHOYOROLL

Save jiu jitsu. Featuring Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine. 

Do you know the unsaid rules of the gym? Featuring Kenny Florian, Alan "Finfou" Nascimento, and more.

Is it taboo to train at another school? Featuring (in order of appearance) Spencer Pratt, Heath Pedigo, Mikey Musumeci, and messages from The Jiu Jitsu Tapes answering machine.Call in at (562) 999-1722.

A jiu-jitsu adventure across the republic to the south.  Featuring Jason Cox.

The long lost prince of BJJ finds himself at a Kendo match in Japan. Featuring narration and original music by Ralek Gracie.

A 9-year-old becomes a jiu jitsu superhero.  Featuring Drew Heredia.

Shake off those demons. Featuring (in order of appearance) Gezary Matuda, Emily Kwok, and Ro ‘The Show' Malabanan.

There's always one. Featuring (in order of appearance) Andre Vaughan, Dennis Asche, Caleb Khan, and Emily Kwok.

Keeping the peace. Featuring (in order of appearance) Jared Weiner, Matt Darcy, PJ O'Sullivan, Marcos Torregrosa, and Caleb Khan.

What does it mean to be a blue belt? Featuring (in order of appearance) Riccardo Ammendolia, Luis ‘Limao' Heredia, Ron Manes, Emily Kwok, Jared Weiner, and Luigi Mondelli.

Tokyo fashion and streetwear standout Masafumi 'Bebe' Watanabe talks about his passion for jiu-jitsu, his brand Bedwin and the Heartbreakers, and provides some insight into his forthcoming collaboration with Shoyoroll.

Actor Scott Caan talks about learning jiu-jitsu in Los Angeles in the mid-90s, how he loves that one in BJJ cares he's an A-list celebrity, the pros and cons of private lessons, training in Hawaii while filming Hawaii 5-0, and why grappling continues to be a passion in his life.

The coach of one of the most exciting new jiu-jitsu academies, Daisy Fresh, tells us the story behind the unique team name, his emphasis on work-ethic, and the philosophies that have helped him shape world-champions at his humble gym in the middle of Illinois.

We catch up with the elusive Ralek Gracie to talk about everything from growing up with the most famous last name in martial arts, what it felt like to beat Sakuraba, developing individual creativity, the lasting impact of Metamoris, his perspective on legacy, and his jiu-jitsu journey coming full circle. You don’t want to miss this one.

Legendary Reality TV super-villian Spencer Pratt talks about his lifetime relationship with jiu-jitsu, training in his loft above Skid Row, getting an ex-girlfriend “swooped” in Brazil, the old-school smelly gis at the legendary Tijuca Tennis Club, his regrets about passing on private lessons back when Rickson Gracie used to hang out at his house, the importance of social media for jiu jitsu athletes, and going 120% every time he trains (even against white belts).

'Bear' visits surf icon and jiu-jitsu world champion Joel Tudor at his academy Surffight in Del Mar, California to talk about the connection between surfing and BJJ, why he took up grappling at 25, and what the sport needs in order to continue to grow.

Renowned fashion and music photographer Kenneth Cappello finally tells the story behind his mysterious Laurel Canyon Fight Club, gives away some of the secrets behind his continued success as a photographer, and talks about what it’s like to shoot everyone from Mike Tyson to Young Thug to Billie Eilish.

Black belt Stefan Kocev talks about the early days of Rickson Gracie jiu jitsu in Los Angeles, his journey as a photographer, and how he uses the healing power of the outdoors in his recovery program Bodhi Casa.

The legendary Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida breaks down his day-to-day routine, his thoughts on the recent Pan Ams, and the inclusion of heel hooks in the IBJJF.

Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson calls in from his home in Tokyo to talk about how his work as a fine artist connects with his personality as a jiu-jitsu fighter.

Hip hop legend Lupe Fiasco talks about growing up in his father Gregory Jaco's dojo on the South Side of Chicago, and how he's realized that rap was just an extension of his way as a warrior.

OG West Coast blackbelt Tyrone Glover talks about the good ol' days of competitive grappling, his career as an attorney focused on civil rights, and how to get more involved in social action.

Carlos Morera, cofounder of The Cactus Store, talks about the inspiration and process behind The Gardening Gi—a special project we did together, getting into the rare plant game, and the social activism his team has been a part of this year.

We talk to 3x World Champion Gezary Matuda about the challenges of building a career in jiu jitsu, and her goal of bringing more women to the sport.

We asked the Greatest Of All Time about his life off the mat, being a good human being, and his return as a competitor.

We visit Checkmat HQ in Long Beach, California, to check in with one of the most progressive and influential jiu-jitsu competitors ever—our friend Leo Vieira.

One of the best sports performance trainers in the world, David Alexander, talks about training today's top pro athletes, his own journey in hard-nose, old school BJJ, and why sometimes therapy is just an important as a hard workout.

Ever wonder why there are so many immigration law firms advertising at jiu-jitsu tournaments? We talk to Richard Wilner, from Wilner & O'Reilly, about the details of competing and teaching internationally.

We talk to South America's most iconic chef (and jiu-jitsu player) about bringing Brazilian cuisine to the world's stage - all while protecting its environment, culture, and authenticity along the way.

One of the most accomplished American grapplers of his generation, Robert Drysdale talks about his upcoming documentary revealing the real history of jiu-jitsu.

Film director Riley Stearns talks about his recent film The Art of Self Defense, being an avid jiu-jitsu competitor, and what he draws creatively from his time on the mat.

UFC veteran, commentator, and gym-owner Kenny Florian discusses the challenges jiu-jitsu gyms are facing , and what the future may hold for academies across the world.

4x Black Belt World Champion, and self-described "super nerd," Mikey Musumeci talks about his current training regime, and the future of competitive BJJ.

Legendary jiu-jitsu pioneer Emily Kwok and millennial world-champion Dominyka Obelenyte talk about the cultural and social issues within the grappling community -and how things are changing.

Can't fight against the youth! 'Bear' checks in with BJJ twin phenoms 'The Ruotolo Brothers.'

A conversation with one of the greatest minds in grappling and mixed martial arts, Ryan Hall.