Iron and Soul

KC and I have a awesome chat about jiu jitsu, his college sports days and his run-in's with the 3 letter word government agencies.

Jill and Josh discuss some events in my recent past the influenced where I a now.  We have a great time!  I talk some shit!

Alvin Pere-Cruz is a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer.  Alvin has his Masters in Organizational Leadership.  Alvin also holds a blue belt in jiu-jitsu.

Amanda's Brown is a registared dietician and nutricion coach who recieved her dietetic dare from Kansas State University. Amanda has her own buisiness Amanda Brown nutrition LLC.    

Maggie Kneidel is my neighbor and aspiring social worker.  We chat about all kinds of things and it was a great time.

Bryce Campbell is blue belt, graduate from the university of Kansas and an aspiring traveling martial artist.  We have a great time going deep!

PJ O'Neil is a tree climber, rat lover and BJJ blue belt. 

Trevor Rivers has his Ph.d in ecology and evolutionary biology.  Trevor teaches at the University of Kansas and 3 stripe black belt and partner at Rivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Deja Jackson is a Doctoral student in education at Minnesota State University-Mankato.  She is researching women of color in sports and their mental health. Deja is also a former collegiate athlete and Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt.  She also has her master in Mental Health counseling.  

Jill and Josh reflect on 2020 and discuss what 2021 may bring.

Matt and Beth flip the script and interview me about my first competition and jiu-jitsu goals.

Colton Walters is a purple belt in bjj, an aspiring screen writer and in his spare time rides around on the back of a trash truck.

Lindsy Rillinger is a clinical therapist and owner of Courage Counseling.  Lindsy focuses on sports psychology and eating disorders.

Heidi Thompson is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, former Air Force medic and accountant by day.  Beth Potter is a blue belt in jiu-jitsu and Ph.D student in Archaeology.

Nick is Hoekstra is a PH.D student at the University of Kansas studying special education.  Nick has a masters from Harvard, a black belt in Judo, black belt in aikido, purple belt in juice-jitsu and is blind.

Matt is a black belt in bjj, co-owner of Rivers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and former air force paramedic.  Matt also has a bachelors in religious studies and an MBA.

Tommaso Isidori is PH.D student in physics at the University of Kansas.  Tommaso did his Bachelors and Masters thesis work at CERN in Geneva Switzerland. Tommaso is a 3rd degree black belt in Judo and a blue belt in BJJ.

Josh hosts his first trifecta with Joe returning and Ben joining for some fun conversations.

Burt Cockley is a retired professional Australian Cricket player and now the USA Cricket strength and conditioning coach.

Anthony comes back for Josh's first repeat guest to discuss the state of men. masculinity and tribe.  Enjoy!!

Jimmy Britoli is a professional arm wrestler and professional "van life" liver.  Jimmy is on a unique journey of becoming a professional arm wrestler and trying to be a more vulnerable in his relationships. 

Lewis is my friend who recently graduated from law school and also helped me set up my podcast.

Ivo Ivanov is a international author, column writer and soccer coach.

Jay Pryor is a consultant and author in Lawrence Kansas.

Josh sits down with his best friend, Shane to talk about how they met, growing up in Newton and what his journey has been like having a transgender kiddo. 

Josh sits down with Clay Weinaug head coach at Kaw Valley Crossfit to discuss his fitness and mental health journey.

Joe and Josh share stories around psychedelics and jui-jitsu and their view of how it helps with trauma.  Joe shares an emotional story of his first ayahuasca experience.

Dr. Trevor Rivers joins Josh to discuss his journey of getting his Ph.D in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and receiving his 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu under Gustavo Dantas of The Premier Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Academy in Tempe Arizona.  Trevor is a professor at The University of Kansas and owner/partner of Rivers Brazilian Jui-Jitsu in Lawrence Kansas.

Brandon Eisman aka Deja Brooks local Lawrence celebrity and female impersonator sits down with me and we discuss his journey from first trying on his aunt's clothes to becoming Miss Gay Kansas United States.  We laugh and joke and I almost cry.  Plus I poke a little fun at my family.

Josh and Dru catch up over zoom podcast.  Dru and Josh discuss leadership, health and fitness and have a little fun!

Anthony and Josh talk dogs, business, helping veterans and a little 311.

Jill and the apocalypse!!