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Hosted by Ethan Girasia · sports · EN-US
My name is Ethan Girasia, I’m a BJJ Blue belt and love the sport, along with watching MMA. Join me as I look to interview various BJJ athletes and MMA fighters, and really get an in depth look at their lives on and off the mats!
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Signup to Generate a PitchMy name is Ethan Girasia, I’m a BJJ Blue belt and love the sport, along with watching MMA. Join me as I look to interview various BJJ athletes and MMA fighters, and really get an in depth look at their lives on and off the mats!
Beyond the Mats is hosted by Ethan Girasia. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 40 - Vincent Morelli" (29 September 2026, 61 minutes), "Episode 39 - Jonathan Marrero" (7 September 2026, 39 minutes), and "Colorado Wolverines Owner - David “Egghead” Segraves" (27 August 2026, 51 minutes).
Beyond the Mats publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond the Mats is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Mats requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Mats's contact route on record: public web form.
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Ethan Girasia hosts Beyond the Mats, a sports podcast with 48 episodes published.
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Vinny Morelli, a 20 year old purple belt bjj competitor from Morelli Martial Arts in Wilmington, North Carolina, recently won the Copperheads PGF qualifier at 145 pounds. He discusses his eco approach to training, his...
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Jonathan Marrero is a black belt under Geo Martinez and just opened his own BJJ gym in Honolulu, Hawaii! Jonathan shares his journey from a small town in Virginia to joining the Marines, where he discovered Jiu-Jitsu...
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In this episode we talk with Colorado Wolverines PGF team Owner, David “Egghead” Segraves! We talk all about the team’s recent success and future plans. Egghead also discusses the team’s partnership with BJJ Wholesale...
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In this episode we talk with Sozo Jiujitsu owner and coach, Brennen Collier! Brennen use to train at Leverage Jiujitsu in Denver but moved to Tennessee and ended up opening his own gym, he shares more about that...
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In this episode of Beyond the Mats, Donald Rosenow joins the show. He’s a purple belt that trains out of Subhounds in Denver, owns Integrity moving, and is a partnership acquisition lead for the Colorado Wolverines...
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In this episode we are joined by Sophia Foyer, a 19 y/o blue belt competitor who’s been training for the last 6 years. She is also the host of Combat Talk Podcast, originally starting as a radio show in her highschool...
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<p>Dylan Ruane, a rising professional MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, discusses his journey from wrestling to MMA. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, community, and cross-training in his success. Dylan also...
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Dylan Ruane, a rising professional MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, discusses his journey from wrestling to MMA. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, community, and cross-training in his success. Dylan also...
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<p>Hurricane Hope Chase, a professional MMA fighter from Pittsburgh, discusses her journey from sport karate to MMA. She credits her upbringing, including training with her sister and being inspired by Gina Carano and...
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Hurricane Hope Chase, a professional MMA fighter from Pittsburgh, discusses her journey from sport karate to MMA. She credits her upbringing, including training with her sister and being inspired by Gina Carano and...
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<p>Cody Rogelstead, a 10th Planet Omaha affiliate training out of Backwoods Combat Collective </p><p><br></p><p>Cody has been training in judo and low-level wrestling to improve his stand-up game, shifting from a...
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<p>Anthony McCormick fights this Friday night! June 19th LFA 235 at Freedom Hall, in Louisville Kentucky, tune in!</p><p><br></p><p>Anthony McCormick, an undefeated professional MMA fighter from Louisville, Kentucky...
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<p>Brett Moyer, a repeat guest on the podcast, reflects on his experience in the PGF season 9, describing it as a fulfilling and demanding experience. He highlights the significance of the competition and the media...
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<p>In the last week of her camp, Rachel talks about emotions leading up to a fight, whether it be jiujitsu, mma, or bareknuckle, the nerves don’t change. </p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to check out her Pro bareknuckle...
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<p>Max Stary, a 19-year-old MMA fighter from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, discusses his journey from karate to MMA. He started training martial arts at 8, transitioning to jujitsu and wrestling at 10, and eventually focusing...
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<p>This week, Rachel focused on improving her cardio with bike sprints and sparring rounds, receiving feedback from her coach. She feels mentally ready for the fight, experiencing a mix of high and low emotions as the...
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<p>Eben Petrides is a 19 year old martial artist from Hillsborough , North Carolina, where he trains at the Fighting Society. He trains jiujitsu, judo and wrestling along side coaching kids soccer and going to school to...
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<p>Kenneth Cade Risen, a 19-year-old MMA fighter from Colorado Springs, started training in martial arts at 17, initially focusing on grappling before transitioning to MMA. He credits his brother, Dylan, for motivating...
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<p>Rachel is in week five of her fight camp, feeling more confident and prepared than the previous week. Her coach increased the intensity of her training after she expressed a need for more challenging workouts. Rachel...
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<p>Matt Wahlstrom, a 45-year-old black belt under Tom DeBlass and founder of Epic Roll BJJ, shares his journey in Jiu-Jitsu and how he made it this far. </p><p><br></p><p>He discovered BJJ through the UFC, despite...
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Morelli Martial Arts
Colorado Wolverines
Backwoods Combat Collective
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