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Grappling Hour

Summary: A show hosted by Verbal Tap's Raf Esparza, featuring a mix of athlete interviews, on-site coverage, and commentary.

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 INTERVIEW SERIES: Eliot Marshall (5/3/19) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:07

Eliot makes his “Grappling Hour” debut and talks about his podcast, the evolution of his jiu-jitsu and life perspectives, and why some fight fans can be downright disrespectful to the contributions of the people in the cage.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Luis Quinones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

UWW double gold medalist Luis Quinones joins us for a long-ranging chat about wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and why spoiler generation is getting out of control.

 SPECIAL EPISODE: Keenan Cornelius: The Jiu Jitsu Bachelor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:24

We asked you guys to supply us with your best reasons Keenan should come to your school. And you sure... delivered.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Fernando Padilla | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:23:53

In perhaps one of my all-time favorite interviews, Fernando Padilla gives an amazingly candid interview talking about the hardships he's faced in his MMA career, along with talking about some of the amazing highs he's seen.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Thor Skancke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:07

Just when he thought he was out of the game, they pull him back in. Join us as we get to the bottom of why Thor returned back to the world of MMA, as well as his goals for Bellator 214.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Jay Jay Wilson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:24

Jay Jay is about to head back to the cage on January 26th, but I got the chance to catch up with him in December to ask about his next big fight. We talk grappling competitions, mindset, and overcoming adversity.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Mercedes White (12/11/18) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:20:40

Bullpen Submissions has been building steam, giving grapplers opportunities out in Arizona. We're excited to chat with Mercedes hear about what they have in store in January and beyond!

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Brent Littell (1/6/19) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:56

Got a moment to catch up with our pal Brent Littell who recently just opened up a new gym out in Yorba Linda, CA. The gi and no gi black belt talks training, tips for training in both gi and no gi, and somehow... his love for reality television.

 SUNDAY CONFESSIONAL: Squad Goals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:50

This week, I did an update on some of our fans #squadgoals and had a few guests chime in as I recorded this live.

 SUNDAY CONFESSIONAL: Goal Reviewing (Live) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:17

Every year I write out a series of long and short term goals that I set for myself. This year, I decided to share my goals from 2018 and let you in on the process of the goals that I’m setting for 2019. I recorded this one live on YouTube and Instagram for a change of pace. Let me know what you guys think of this week’s episode.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Rafael Lovato Jr. (12/28/18) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:49

In this EXCLUSIVE interview, we get the opportunity to ask Lovato how he felt when he heard the news about Gegard Mousasi having to withdraw from their January fight, what it felt like to guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, and what if he misses competing while training from MMA.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Brandon McCaghren | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:08

10th Planet sweetheart Brandon McCaghren joins us and makes a big announcement on our show!

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Christos Giagos | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:15

We had a chance to chat with UFC fighter Christos Giagos before he traveled to Australia to take on Mizuto Hirota at #UFCAdelaide.

 INTERVIEW SERIES: Fabiana Jorge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:22

Right after picking up a win at EBI 18 trials, we caught up with winner Fabiana Jorge. Catch her this Sunday as she takes the stage at EBI 18!

 SUNDAY CONFESSIONAL: No Defense November, Eh? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:52

This week is all about "finding your fight."

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