The Porrada Podcast is a conversation, not an interview. The conversation is about the people who do the sports, more than the sports themselves. Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muy Thai and any other pursuit that leaves a mark.

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. We talking again with Santos Verdinez, with some much needed help from his coaches Ben and Kaitlin... fresh off a pro MMA win in the LFA.  If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. We talking again with Santos Verdinez, with some much needed help from his coaches Ben and Kaitlin... fresh off a pro MMA win in the LFA.  

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Santos Verdinez wins again in the LFA | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu | Pie

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. Benny is a great teacher, great coach and an interesting storyline in jiu-jitsu... multiple schools, head instructors, and an open mind to new styles and ideas. He trains and coaches out of Hamel Jiu-Jitsu and The Academy Plymouth, here in Minnesota.If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. Benny is a great teacher, great coach and an interesting storyline in jiu-jitsu... multiple schools, head instructors, and an open mind to new styles and ideas. He trains and coaches out of Hamel Jiu-Jitsu and The Academy Plymouth, here in Minnesota.

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography



Aaron "Benny" Benesh | Teaching, Learning, and Coaching | Jiu-Jitsu

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This was a great conversation that&#39;s been brewing in the DMs and after rolls between Morgan and Sam; what is a fight? What&#39;s with all these rule sets? How do they use Ecological training so far? Etc. etc., we were having a good time so it&#39;s a little frenetic, but do stick with it and ejoy the pearls of wisdom and the... uh, hot takes.If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This was a great conversation that's been brewing in the DMs and after rolls between Morgan and Sam; what is a fight? What's with all these rule sets? How do they use Ecological training so far?  Etc. etc., we were having a good time so it's a little frenetic, but do stick with it and ejoy the pearls of wisdom and the... uh, hot takes.

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography



Sam Gaier | Ronin Fitness

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I talked with Eric Swenson, the long-time head coach of the wrestling program at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN. We covered his come-up with wrestling, a starkly different era, his coaching and program philosophy, his take on the growth of girl&#39;s and women&#39;s wrestling, and he makes a flawless pitch for why you and your kids should wrestle.If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I talked with Eric Swenson, the long-time head coach of the wrestling program at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN. We covered his come-up with wrestling, a starkly different era, his coaching and program philosophy, his take on the growth of girl's and women's, and he makes a flawless pitch for why you and your kids should wrestle. 

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Coach Eric Swenson | Wayzata Wrestling

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. I love highlighting a new gym because it&#39;s another option for all of us to roll and brings more new people into this sport that we all love. If you&#39;re anywhere near Rogers, MN, make sure to check this place out.  If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotographyFollow Nate and Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North on IG: @rebeljiujitsu_north

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. I love highlighting a new gym because it's another option for all of us to roll and brings more new people into this sport that we all love. If you're anywhere near Rogers, MN, make sure to check this place out.  

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Follow Nate and Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North on IG: @rebeljiujitsu_north

Rebel Jiu-Jitsu North with Nathan Schut

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I sit down Jess and CJ Hays a couple weeks after they each lost a fight... and I ask them directly about how that feels. Right off the bat. Awkward? Probably. Insightful? Definitely. Shout out to Coach Ben Locken for helping me harness their power.If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotographywww.cellargym.com

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time I sit down Jess and CJ Hays a couple weeks after they each lost a fight... and I ask them directly about how that feels.  Right off the bat.  Awkward? Probably. Insightful? Definitely. Shout out to Coach Ben Locken for helping me harness their power.

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon:

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

www.cellargym.com

Jess and CJ Hays | Winning and Losing Fights | MMA | Muy Thai

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In this, the 100th episode of the The Porrada Podcast, I sit down and talk origin story and violence and cancer and training and coaching with Greg Nelson, founder of The Academy. From retail loss prevention fights, to training with weapons for self defense, to UFC fighters... he&#39;s had the reps. If you&#39;d like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcastFollow the show on social media: @theporradapodcastAnd check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

In this, the 100th episode of the The Porrada Podcast, I sit down and talk origin story and violence and cancer and training and coaching with Greg Nelson, founder of The Academy.  From retail loss prevention fights, to training with weapons for self defense, to UFC fighters... he's had the reps. 

If you'd like to support the show, consider joining the Patreon: www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

Follow the show on social media: @theporradapodcast

And check out my Jiu-Jitsu Etc. photography: @porradaphotography

Greg Nelson | Martial Arts | Self Defense | UFC | BJJ

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This is a fun one as it&#39;s two local Muy Thai fighters who started together with similar goals, train together at The Striking Institute and live together.  Support the show here:www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast.  This is a fun one as it's two local muy thair fighters who started together with similar goals, train together at The Striking Institute and live together.  

Support the show:
www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography


Theresa and Gabe Branco | Muy Thai

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This episode is an important one as it&#39;s a married couple who came up to black belt together and who has raised their kids in jiu-jitsu.  www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast@theporradapodcast@porradaphotography

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast.  This episode is an important one as it's a married couple who came up to black belt together who has raised their kids in jiu-jitsu.  

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography


Jiu-Jitsu; A Family Affair with Carlos and Jinnie Juarez

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Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast. This episode is QUITE the tale! Dan Kiser, one of the owners of Ignite fights is 10 years out from dying the ring. Obviously, he made it, but it&#39;s quite the story and a load of lessons learned.  www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography @divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunk @ignitefights @dankiser13

Thank you for listening to and supporting The Porrada Podcast.  This episode is QUITE the tale!  Dan Kiser, one of the owners of Ignite fights is 10 years out from dying the ring.  Obviously, he made it, but it's quite the story and a load of lessons learned. 

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

@divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunk

@ignitefights @dankiser13

He Died in the Cage | Dan Kiser w/ Chris Klavetter

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Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Ben and Katie Locken of The Cellar in St. Paul, MNWe talk about their journey to owning The Cellar and the plans for the gym going foward as well as some recent travels for high level fights.  www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography @thecellargym @locken33 @katielocken

Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Ben and Katie Locken of The Cellar in St. Paul, MNWe talk about their journey to owning The Cellar and the plans for the gym going foward as well as some recent travels for high level fights. 

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

@thecellargym @locken33 @katielocken

The Cellar Gym with Katie and Ben Locken | Jiu-Jitsu | Muy Thai

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Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Andy Grahn, of The Academy Minnesota. He&#39;s a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a Judo Black Belt, an accomplished muy thai practicioner and a very experienced coach. We talk about all of that as well as world travel, TBI, coaching methods including the &#34;ecological approach&#34; and a lot more.  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast" rel="nofollow">www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast</a> @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography @andy.grahn @academymn

Thank you for supporting The Porrada Podcast. This time around the conversation with with Andy Grahn, of The Academy Minnesota. He's a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, a Judo Black Belt, an accomplished muy thai practicioner and a very experienced coach.  We talk about all of that as well as world travel, TBI, coaching methods including the "ecological approach" and a lot more. 

www.patreon.com/theporradapodcast

@theporradapodcast

@porradaphotography

@andy.grahn

@academymn

Double Black Belt Andy Grahn | Jiu-Jitsu | Judo | Ecological Training

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I sat on the mats at Southside BJJ in Minneapolis to talk with Enrique and Nik, his newest black belt, about their gym, the culture, training and coaching philosophy and becoming a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu.Show socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

I sat on the mats at Southside BJJ in Minneapolis to talk with Enrique and Nik, his newest black belt, about their gym, the culture, training and coaching philosophy and becoming a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. 

Show socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Enrique Muniz and Nik Seu of Southside BJJ | Black Belts

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Today we get a feel for some of the inner workings of the fight game. Being a genuine fight fan and being able to work inside the arena... and even inside the cage offers a lot of perspective on your Saturday night entertainment.His socials:@divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunkShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Today we get a feel for some of the inner workings of the fight game.  Being a genuine fight fan and being able to work inside the arena... and even inside the cage offers a lot of perspective on your Saturday night entertainment. 

His socials:

@divebarblackbelts @chrisgotdrunk

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

MMA Referee Chris Klavetter | Porrada After Dark

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Brandon Bergeron is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of the St. Paul Academy of Martial arts. From his start in MMA, to focusing on BJJ... coaching and gym ownership. We cover it all.His socials: @brandon.bergeron.bjj@st.paul.bjj.academyShow socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Brandon Bergeron is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner of the St. Paul Academy of Martial arts.  From his start in MMA, to focusing on BJJ... coaching and gym ownership. We cover it all.

His socials: 

@brandon.bergeron.bjj

@st.paul.bjj.academy

Show socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Brandon Bergeron on Becoming a BJJ Black Belt and Starting a Gym | St. Paul Academy

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John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen tell me about the newest Academy of martial arts in Minnesota a well as their come-up stories in fighting. John is in the UFC, Josh&#39;s legend was born of military smoker fights.Their Socials:@academyplymouth @johncastaneda_ @josh.fridgen @academymnShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographywww.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcasthttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen tell me about the newest Academy of martial arts in Minnesota a well as their come-up stories in fighting.  John is in the UFC, Josh's legend was born of military smoker fights. 

@academyplymouth @johncastaneda_ @josh.fridgen @academymn

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

UFC Fighter John Castaneda and Josh Fridgen | Academy Plymouth, MN

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Gus and his wife, Nakita, own The Burnsville Martial Arts Academy in Burnsville, MN. He recently got his black belt in BJJ so we sat down to talk about that journey.His Socials:@guskratzke @burnsville.martialarts.academy www.burnsvillemartialartsacademy.comShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyhttps://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Gus and his wife, Nakita, own The Burnsville Martial Arts Academy in Burnsville, MN.  He recently got his black belt in BJJ so we sat down to talk about that journey.

His Socials:

@guskratzke @burnsville.martialarts.academy 

www.burnsvillemartialartsacademy.com

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

https://theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com/

https://www.patreon.com/ThePorradaPodcast

Gus Kratzke on Becoming a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu | Burnsville Martial Arts Academy

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Devon &#34;The Dream&#34; Lozej stopped by my home gym, M Theory Martial Arts, to train while he was in town for an Ignite Fights Event. Morgan Frazer, a mutual friend and training partner, helps me break into the mind and training for HIS next fight with Ignite Fights and how his next step is the UFC. He trains at Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON.His Socials:@dalozej @leadingedgemma @leadingedgecompteamJames&#39; socials of Hub Cap Productions:@hubcap_productionsShow Socials:@theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyIgnite Fights:@ignitefightsMorgan:@razorfrazerjj @blacklotusjj

Devon "The Dream" Lozej stopped by my home gym, M Theory Martial Arts, to train while he was in town for an Ignite Fights Event.  Morgan Frazer, a mutual friend and training partner, helps me break into the mind and training for HIS next fight with Ignite Fights and how his next step is the UFC. He trains at Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON. 

His Socials:

@dalozej @leadingedgemma @leadingedgecompteam

James' socials of Hub Cap Productions:

@hubcap_productions

Show Socials:

@theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Ignite Fights:

@ignitefights

Morgan:

@razorfrazerjj @blacklotusjj

Pro MMA Fighter Devon THE DREAM Lozej of Leading Edge MMA in Thunder Bay, ON

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Steven Asplund is an MMA Fighter in Minnesota and from being a high school drop out to losing literally hundreds of pounds he comes out strong with a big message. We talk being kids, being dunces, substances like food... and big dreams. @theporradpodcast @porradaphotography @steven_asplund @aaron_skipitaris @mccunesma

Steven Asplund is an MMA Fighter in Minnesota and from being a high school drop out to losing literally hundreds of pounds he comes out strong with a big message.  We talk being kids, being dunces, substances like food... and big dreams. 

@theporradpodcast @porradaphotography @steven_asplund @aaron_skipitaris @mccunesma

Steven Asplund w/ Aaron Skipitaris on Fighting and Losing Weight | MMA | BJJ

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Ozzy is an incredibly fun to watch &#34;masters&#34; MMA fighter here in Minnesota currently dazzling the crowds at Ignite Fight events. We talk about life and fighting and stuff. Podcast socials: @theporradapodcast @porradaphotographyMerch: theporradapodcast.creator-spring.comOzzy&#39;s Socials: @judge_ozzyPodcast Sponsors: Way of The Tiger Soap Company for a better bathing experience.www.wayofthetigersoapco.com/ and @wayofthetigersoapcoHamel Jiu-Jitsu Club for hometown Jiu-Jitsuwww.hameljiujitsu.com@hameljiujitsu

Ozzy is an incredibly fun to watch "masters" MMA fighter here in Minnesota currently dazzling the crowds at Ignite Fight events.  We talk about life and fighting and stuff. 

Podcast socials: @theporradapodcast @porradaphotography

Merch: theporradapodcast.creator-spring.com

Ozzy's Socials: @judge_ozzy

Podcast Sponsors: 

Way of The Tiger Soap Company for a better bathing experience.

www.wayofthetigersoapco.com/ and @wayofthetigersoapco

Hamel Jiu-Jitsu Club for hometown Jiu-Jitsu

www.hameljiujitsu.com

@hameljiujitsu

Ozzy Judge on Why an Old Guy Fights | MMA | Jiu-Jitsu

The Porrada Podcast is a conversation, not an interview. The conversation is about the people who do the sports, more than the sports themselves.  Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Muy Thai and any other pursuit that leaves a mark.