Hosted by Raf Esparza · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 137 episodes
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A show hosted by Verbal Tap's Raf Esparza, featuring a mix of athlete interviews, on-site coverage, and commentary.
Raf Esparza hosts Grappling Hour, a sports show with 137 episodes published.
Lights Out Xtreme Fighting stand out, Adrian Segovia, dropped by MAMMA this week to do an interview with me. You’ll hear all about our impromptu 30-minute roll (spoiler: he kept things intense even just days after his la
I got the chance sit down in person with UNF champ Byron Valle. We talk about everything from childhood fights in bounce houses to starting Muay Thai at 18. Byron opens up about how his roots and family, especially his l
Nate shares his journey from being a childhood pro wrestling superfan (complete with homemade matches, sibling rivalries, ER visits, and decked-out living rooms), to competing in MMA, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and even teac
In our latest episode, we sit down with Sparstar MMA champ Dylan Morales. Dive into Dylan's unique journey, where his love for mathematics meets the art of grappling. Learn about his training techniques, his aspirations
Dory Aoun made an amazing comeback at the PGF qualifiers. One of his early matches ended in controversy, but he managed to fight his way through the consolidation bracket to secure a spot in the highly anticipated sevent
As Halloween approaches, the age-old question arises: Which candy reigns supreme? In our latest episode, we dive into a spirited debate between Snickers and Sour Patch Kids. On a recent episode of THE BULLPEN, our hosts
This week, our buddy NOAH CHEN is back on the show. After snagging the win at Subversiv XI, we'll catch up with Noah about his training routine and what's next on his martial arts journey. We'll also discuss how he earne
Gordon Ryan is a big deal in jiu-jitsu, and there might be a rematch in the works with Pat Downey after his recent performance at the Craig Jones Invitational. The big question is: Do we really need to see Gordon vs. Dow
This week, we sit down with Jared Fekete, a Marine Corps veteran and accomplished wrestler, to delve into his captivating journey. From his early days on the wrestling mat to his transition to jiu-jitsu, Jared's story is
Your first PGF Season 7 qualifier winner, SEBASTIAN ATTARD, joins us to talk about the spectacular performance that saw him go unbeaten at the first trials for the highly anticipated season of PGF. We chart his progress
NOTE: We’re re-releasing a remastered version of this episode in honor of our pal Kody Steele earning his contract in the UFC. This episode — recorded in May of 2024 — was released just after we discovered he would be fi
JOHN EVANS makes his GRAPPLING HOUR debut. Wait, that can't be right? He's been on the show before as an analyst and commentator, but – believe it or not – he's never actually been interviewed. In this episode, we delve
Today we chat with Abraham La Montagne — namesake of "the Abe Lock" — a move that has a growing list of victims (myself included). In this episode, Abraham shares his journey from his early days in football and wrestling
Welcome back to RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where BJJ and pop culture intersect. On today's show, we've got our pal BRYAN PETERSON joining us to take on the following topics: • FIRE • DOG • SUMMER • DOT • ASK • REBO
Welcome back to RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where BJJ and pop culture intersect. On today's show, we've got our pal TRAVIS THOMAS joining us to take on the following topics: • EASY • GO TO • PITCH • HELP • SIGN UP •
Meet Joshua Brown – a rising star in the world of MMA! In this episode, Joshua shares his incredible journey from Division One wrestling to mixed martial arts and training at King's MMA in Anaheim. His dedication to the
In this episode, SEAN APPLEGATE shares invaluable insights into the importance of tape study, managing diverse personalities in the gym, and high-level competition strategies. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledg
In one of the wildest BJJ weeks in recent memory, I took some time to address two issues that came up in the community that identify the struggles we have as a sport as we court mainstream acceptance. You can find the fu
We spent some time going over some of the worst takes about the CJI/ADCC situation -- and wouldn't you know it, some of the takes in the comment section somehow managed to get worse. As such, I took a few minutes on our
Travis Thomas
team performance coach, improvisor, author, speaker, founder of the 'Live Yes, And' movement, Limitless Minds room tilter · US Men's National Soccer Team
1 appearance on this show
Joseph Rodriguez
author of Youth Scribes · Guardians of Mt Hood Jiu Jitsu
1 appearance on this show
Chris Wojcik
black belt Jiu Jitsu fighter · Notre Dame
1 appearance on this show
Eliot Marshall
UFC Veteran, BJJ Black Belt, entrepreneur, Easton Training Center owner · Easton Training Center
1 appearance on this show
Fernando Padilla
Master Baker · Boudin
1 appearance on this show
Brandon McCaghren
Founder · Professional Grappling Federation
1 appearance on this show
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Grappling Hour is hosted by Raf Esparza. The show is categorised under sports (comedy) and has published 137 episodes.
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