The Old Man Grappling Hour

The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin break down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight, humor, and unapologetic old man talk. From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin and Sonny bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.

The Old Man Grappling Hour is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Old Man Grappling Hour, a society show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #70

  Kevin Gallagher & Sonny Parlin on Jiu Jitsu, Life & Stories From the Old Days

  Aug 13, 20261h 6m

  Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin are back together on Old Man Grappling Hour. Sonny is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, owner of Gracie Bradenton, longtime friend of Kevin's, and one of the original co-hosts of the podcast. This week, there isn't an interview or one big topic to dissect. Kevin and Sonny catch up on their personal lives, talk about what's happening in Jiu Jitsu and grappling, share perspectives from decades spent training and coaching, and inevitably wander into stories from their past. It's BJJ, coaching, life, old friends, good stories, and the kind of conversation that made Old Man Grappling Hour what it is. If you enjoy Jiu Jitsu podcasts that feel less like formal interviews and more like hanging out after training with a couple of experienced black belts, this one's for you. ️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week. Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!

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  Episode #69

  Will UFC BJJ Kill ADCC? The Future of Professional Jiu-Jitsu with Dan Martinez

  Jul 11, 202657 min

  Kevin sits down with longtime friend, former training partner, ADCC veteran and Grappling Academy owner Dan Martinez to examine the rapidly changing world of professional jiu-jitsu. Can UFC BJJ finally create a sustainable career path for grapplers, or will exclusivity, divided rosters and competing tournament systems prevent fans from seeing the best possible matches? Kevin and Dan discuss the pressure UFC BJJ could place on ADCC, the rise of open tournaments, the role of money and social-media influence, and whether the athletes who helped build professional no-gi grappling are being left behind. They also explore why social-media techniques cannot replace a structured jiu-jitsu system, why fundamentals continue to survive every evolution of the sport, and why future ADCC-level athletes may need to begin training like Olympians from childhood. The conversation eventually turns personal as Kevin and Dan reflect on self-funding competition careers, trading private lessons for travel, competing for little or no money, managing injuries, building successful academies and discovering a new form of competition through business and coaching. They close by discussing how an academy develops its own identity, why higher belts should become leaders, and how coaches can prevent jiu-jitsu schools from becoming personality cults.Topics include: • UFC BJJ versus ADCC • The financial reality of professional grappling • UFC BJJ Opens and tournament rules • Social media’s effect on jiu-jitsu development • Fundamentals versus viral techniques • Developing young competitors • Transitioning from competitor to academy owner • Healthy leadership and gym culture • Why Kevin and Dan still love competing Dan Martinez is the owner of Grappling Academy in Bradenton, Florida. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week. 📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj 💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!

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  Episode #66

  Old School Boxing, Bare Knuckle Fighting & the Fighter’s Mindset | Jahaad Wingfield

  Jan 29, 20261h 14m

  Premier boxing and bare knuckle fighting trainer Jahaad Wingfield joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hourto talk about what it really takes to build fighters.From old school boxing principles to modern training methods, Jahaad explains what works, what doesn’t, and why mindset and discipline matter more than talent.Topics include: Old school vs new school boxing training Bare knuckle boxing and bare knuckle fighting The mindset required to be a fighter How upbringing shapes performance and potential Coaching fighters inside and outside the gym Raw, honest, and grounded in experience—this episode is for fighters, coaches, and fans who respect the grind. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week. 📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj 💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!

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  Episode #65

  Psychedelic Therapy, Healing & Addiction | Scott Jensen

  Jan 15, 20261h 8m

  In this episode of Old Man Grappling Hour, Kevin Gallagher talks with Scott, a former Marine, about psychedelic therapy as a tool for healing, addiction recovery, and personal growth. They discuss how guided psychedelic experiences, when approached safely and intentionally, can help people better understand their thoughts, emotions, and destructive patterns. Kevin also shares how psychedelics helped him personally, and they explore the growing body of research supporting therapeutic use. Topics include: Psychedelic therapy vs. recreational use Healing trauma and addiction through guided experiences Veteran mental health and stigma Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind Jim Fadiman’s The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide The role of MAPS in research and education This episode is educational, grounded, and focused on responsibility—not hype. 📧 Contact Scott: tomakewhole@gmail.com 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week. 📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj 💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!

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  Episode #64

  Kevin Gallagher & Sonny Parlin | Old Man Grappling Hour Stories

  Jan 1, 202656 min

  This week on Old Man Grappling Hour, it’s just Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin back together — no guest, no agenda, just honest conversation.They cover what’s happening in BJJ and combat sports right now, swap stories from their years as athletes and coaches, and do what they’ve always done best: mix insight with humor and a little misbehavior.If you listen for the stories, the chemistry, and the laughs — this episode delivers. 🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week. 📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj 💬 Leave a review to help other grapplers find the show!

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