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Just a man on the edge of sanity talking about daily life and kicking ass

Mike “Sultan of Strangles” Rak


    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES

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    The Rambling With Rak podcast is a hidden gem that should not be overlooked. From the moment I started listening, I was captivated by the host's incredible personality and vast life experience. Even though I know nothing about BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), I found myself completely engrossed in each episode. This podcast has quickly become my new favorite to listen to during my daily drives.

    One of the best aspects of The Rambling With Rak podcast is the host's infectious personality. He exudes charisma and charm, making it incredibly easy to connect with him and his stories. His wealth of life experience shines through in his storytelling, as he effortlessly weaves together humor and wisdom. Whether he's talking about BJJ or sharing advice on martial arts and life in general, his perspectives are always refreshing and thought-provoking.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its entertainment value. The host, whom I affectionately call S.O.S (Sultan of Stranglers), is undeniably one of the funniest guys out there. His wit and comedic timing never fail to bring a smile to my face and lighten up my day. The episodes are filled with laughter-inducing moments that make my daily drives much more enjoyable.

    While it pains me to say it, no podcast is perfect, and The Rambling With Rak does have some drawbacks. One minor issue is that being unfamiliar with BJJ may make some segments less relatable or understandable for listeners like myself. However, this hasn't deterred me from thoroughly enjoying the podcast overall.

    In conclusion, The Rambling With Rak podcast is an absolute delight for anyone seeking an entertaining and insightful listening experience. Despite my initial lack of knowledge about BJJ, I was instantly drawn into this world thanks to the host's captivating personality and engaging storytelling abilities. It's clear that this podcast has only just begun, but I'm confident that the Sultan of Stranglers will continue to deliver big things. I wholeheartedly recommend giving this podcast a listen - you won't be disappointed.



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    No New Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 6:04


    Today we talk about making your circle smaller for a happier future

    Opium Episode 4: Sadegh Hedayat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 6:57


    In this episode we go over the demise of Sadegh Hedayat, Opium, and my aunt almost meeting her end with opium.

    Opium Episode 3: Agha Yeroshalmi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 13:07


    In this episode we go over how my grandfathers morning opium crew lead to his fortune

    Tale Of Two Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 2:42


    In this episode, we discussed the tale of two thieves

    Opium Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:25


    In this episode, we go over more intricacies with my stories in the opium world

    Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 5:06


    In this episode, I discussed the benefits and detriments of relationship relationships

    Opium Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 6:26


    In this episode, we delve deep into the dark world of opium. The beginning of some of the craziest stories that I saw when I was a child.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 8:26


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    My First Real Job

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    The Body Keeps The Score: Adrenaline

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    Play this episode I go over my thoughts on the whole situation with the CEO of United healthcare getting unalived

    Vitamin D Deficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 6:17


    If you are reading this right now, there is a very high chance that you are deficient in vitamin D. Because over 75% of all Americans are deficient. We were meant to be outside all day and with the way we live now where we are inside all the time?Most of us are vitamin D deficient. In this episode, I explained why you need to get yours

    Pharmacies Are A Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 6:24


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    IBJJF PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 10:56


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    MOTORCYCLE JOURNEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 38:25


    In this episode, I do a deep dive into my motorcycle journey, which started October of this year! I go over how I got my license, the MSF course, how I picked out a bike and all the chaos in between

    Olympics 2024 Gender Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 18:32


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 40:40


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    I Got Circumsized When I Was 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 27:46


    In this episode, I go over the severely traumatic experiences of being circumcised when I was nine years old lol

    Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 21:49


    In this episode we delve deep into relationships! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ramblingwithrak/support

    Phone Addiction: How To Beat It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 26:44


    In this episode I go over how to beat your phone addiction

    My 40 Minute Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 17:29


    In this episode, I go over how I prepared for my latest superfight, which was 40 minutes long. I tried to keep this episode, shorter unlike the match lol.

    Coach Steven Sayoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 71:11


    In this episode, I interview Australian strength coach, Steven Sayoun. He is the main strength coach for many of the top athletes in jujitsu, and I get to pick his brain in this episode. It was a wonderful time and I hope you guys enjoyed it.

    Bouncing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 22:36


    In this episode, I go into detail about my history, working in the security profession and bouncing at night clubs. I have some really fun stories for you guys. I was going to make one episode, but I'm going to have to separate listen to three.

    ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 24:37


    In this episode, I go over, living with ADHD, and how to overcome it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 72:40


    In this episode I interview the legend Alclockworkarmbar a legend in the sport of jiu jitsu! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Declutter Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 20:36


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 30:04


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    Spectrum Jiu Jitsu: How to Build a Successful Kids Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 113:05


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 93:29


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    Immortals 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 38:21


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    Range Of Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 68:19


    In this episode I interview the amazing athlete who goes by the Instagram handle @rangeofstrength In this episode we go over why it is so important to be both flexible and strong and to do that you need to lift weights in full range of motion and be able to also be mobile in full range of motion. I hope you guys enjoy the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kendall Reusing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 78:23


    In this episode I interview multiple time world champion in Kendall Reusing my jujitsu crush ❤️ Please check out my sponsors Manscaped and use code word “RAK” for 20% off, Please check out express VPN and use the link expressvpn.com/Rak for 3 free months --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Krosstrainingbjj

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 72:00


    In this episode I have a wonderful conversation with strength and conditioning expert Kameron Ross. His Instagram channel has over 100,000 followers and his videos are some of the most unique ones I have ever seen. Please support the podcast by visiting our sponsors MANSCAPED use code “Rak” for 20% off. ExpressVPN.com/Rak for 3 months free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 44:07


    I train 12 sessions a week and I am in my mid-30s. How do I do it? I take care of my body in this episode I go in depth on how I do it and what my methods are for recovery. If you want to support the podcast please check out my sponsors: manscaped.com And use the code word “Rak” for 20% off Also check out expressvpn.com/rak --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Random Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 31:54


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 34:15


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    Andrew Tackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 67:04


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    Apartment Hunting Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 48:13


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    Mo Jassim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 69:54


    Mo Jassim is the HEAD of ADCC North America and was the organizer of the LARGEST ADCC in history. He's a pioneer with a lot of great plans for the sport! in this episode we talk about ADCC North American, European, Asian trials as well as the ADCC championships that will be taking place this september!  Please use Code work "Rak" for 20% off your manscapred order! https://www.manscaped.com/ Please my my link to get 3 free months of EXPRESS VPN using my link www.expressvpn.com/rak --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Procrastination: How To Overcome It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 61:42


    In This episode we go over how to overcome procrastination using my favorite article of all time on the topic from the website:  https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html Get 20% and FREE SHIPPING using codeword "RAK" on your next Manscaped Order!  https://www.manscaped.com/ Get THREE MONTHS FREE using my link for Express VPN. https://www.expressvpn.com/rak --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Garry "The Lion Killer" Tonon Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 67:35


    In this episode we go over 1) circumcision's 2) Hot to develop your technique 3) multi colored wieners 4) Training mindset. Enjoy the Episode!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Learning From The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 59:11


    Many people say to not live in the past and that it is a bad way of thinking. But I am an avid scholar of history and believe that if you look into your own past and see what you did right and wrong you can pave your way for a bright future. In this episode I go over some personal experiences of mine on what I could've done better and what I believe I did really well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dave Maver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 74:44


    In this episode I go in depth on chatting with the owner of Renzo Gracie academy Warwick new York. He has an extremely successful gym in a sparsely populated area and I thought you guys can learn a lot from him and his business. As well as his work ethic as an instructor. I think even if you are not into jujitsu you will learn a lot on how to run a business in this episode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Life Goes On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 45:17


    In this episode I go over plans that I have for 2022, how I feel about corporate gyms, and about the recent split that happened within my gym. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    DONT Fake It Until You Make It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 34:46


    In this episode we talk about the most toxic people in the world. The people that will say fake it until you make it. The people that give you false hope for a bright future when they are just lying whole time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Consistency Is King

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 31:29


    In this episode I give you real like examples on how being consistent with certain things in my life completely changed me into a better person. I hope this episode helps you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 59:40


    In this episode I speak with my instructor 6x EBI champion. Jiu jitsu world champion and current ONEfc undefeated MMA fighter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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