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Grappling Hour

Raf Esparza

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

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01:07:53

GRAPPLING HOUR with Garry Tonon

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2024/03/15

"The Lion Killer" returns to the show to talk about his latest win at ONE FC, his thoughts about Gordon's stolen truck, and how John Danaher expresses his disappointment. We catch up with our longtime nemesis, GARRY TONON, and find out what he plans to do with the extra 50k bonus he received from ONE FC.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now!Head over to

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01:06:16

GRAPPLING HOUR with Julian Espinosa

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2024/03/14

We were finally able to track down Mr. Money in the Bank, Julián Espinosa, and get him to do a proper interview with us. Back in December, Julián competed at No Gi worlds and then immediately hopped a red eye to go compete at Finishers Sub Only Jiu Jitsu on the East Coast on just two hours of sleep over a 36-hour timespan. Get to know this charismatic stand-out as he prepares for an even busier 2024.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND

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0:10:46

RUNNING THE GAUNTLET with David Garmo (3/12/24)

Grappling Hour ·

2024/03/14

On this week's post-UFC 299 and Oscars episode, we've got DAVID GARMO joining us for this installment of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where pop culture and jiu-jitsu meet. This week's board: • DIAMOND • UNION • BEST • LIST • WHERE • STYLE——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now!Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM

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GRAPPLING HOUR with Anthony Ruiz

Grappling Hour ·

2024/03/07

We got the chance to sit down and chat with ANTHONY RUIZ, a.k.a. "Sideshow Jiu Jitsu," the man behind some of the funniest jiu-jitsu videos you've seen on Instagram and TikTok. We talk about his early days in jiu-jitsu, how he started to come up with jiu-jitsu comedy videos and discuss his incredible work as a custom arcade game builder. You can check out his videos on TikTok: /sideshow310 And Instagram: /sideshowjiujitsu

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01:05:19

GRAPPLING HOUR with Alex Grandy

Grappling Hour ·

2024/03/05

Subversiv and ADCC Trials stand out ALEX GRANDY came on the show today to talk about his incredible 2023 competitive run. We talk about his beginnings in wrestling, how his older brother got him involved in the gentle art, and where he plans to go in the near future.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now!Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY

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01:01:34

RUNNING THE GAUNTLET with Chris Wojcik (3/4/24)

Grappling Hour ·

2024/03/05

Hey gang, we've got our pal CHRIS WOJECK joining us for this installment of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where pop culture and jiu-jitsu meet. This week's board: • 99 • FORWARD • NOMINATED • DIVA • MISTAKE • LAZY

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RUNNING THE GAUNTLET with Kevin Sherrill (2/26/24)

Grappling Hour ·

2024/02/29

Today, our new pal KEVIN SHERRILL joins us for an episode of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where jiu-jitsu and pop culture intersect. On today's board: • VIVA • ACAI • MUSICAL • POKEMON • LEAP • VAYCAY

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