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ROLL OR DIE

Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry

BJJ Podcast hosted by Kim Potgieter and Brent Dry bringing on guests from across the globe who have interesting life stories or journeys. Very casual and light, and easy to digest at under 45 mins per episode.

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00:44:47

Roll or Die Episode #293 - Tina West

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2025/11/09

This week’s guest is a master class in resilience. Starting her jiu jitsu journey at Immersion Glen Waverley, “Tiny” Tina West was fortunate to receive a grounding in the fundamentals from “Mini” Dave Marinakis, one of the best in Australia. She moved to Rochester in regional Victoria as a blue belt and faced many hardships, including the floods of 2022 that all but destroyed the town. Always having a dream to start her own academy, Tina started Momentum Jiu Jitsu in Rochester in 2024 and hasn’t

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Roll or Die Episode #292 - Steven Jurcec

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2025/11/02

This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Whether it’s learning about how this week’s guest lost 40kg over a period of about nine months, or how he was promoted to his blue belt in the car park of the fruit shop where he worked, this is a very special episode. Steven shares his tips around how to always keep an open mind, how to get the most out of seminars and why we always need a higher purpose for what we do. Unforgettable episode!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die

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Roll or Die Episode #291 - Alex Lanyon

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2025/10/26

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Alex Lanyon, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and head coach of Toa Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Adelaide. Alex shares his experiences from starting his own club to overcoming injuries and the challenges of teaching both adults and kids. The conversation also explores the evolving Jiu-Jitsu scene in Australia, particularly in South Australia, and the importance of community support in martial arts. Alex emphasizes the significance of continuous learning and

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Roll or Die Episode #290 - Rodolfo Marques

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2025/10/20

Rodolfo is probably one of the best known referees in Australia and certainly one of the best. In this episode, Rodolfo shares his story of his journey from how he started off in Brazil, without money for a gi, all the way to Australia. We cover how he keeps improving as a referee, what he does to keep his refereeing skills up and what to look for as a competitor or a referee. The Portuguese accent is once again strong in this episode - don’t miss it!P.S. We still have a limited number of

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Roll or Die Episode #289 - Jason Gotch

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2025/10/12

Jason started his BJJ journey in 1994 and hasn’t stopped yet. The co-creator of Ground Fighter magazine, Jason helped pave the way for many practitioners today, especially those on the west coast of Australia. If you are a fan of the history of the Australian BJJ scene, you don’t want to miss this episode, which is like a history lesson in the landscapeP.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 +

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Roll or Die Episode #288 - Cigano

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2025/10/05

In this episode, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Gledson “Cigano” De Silva takes us inside his incredible journey from Brazil to New Zealand. From overcoming the challenges of learning a new language to building a thriving gym and community, Cigano shares how Jiu Jitsu gave him confidence, resilience, and purpose. We dive into his innovative lapel game, his mission to grow the sport in New Zealand, and his vision of becoming a world champion. He also introduces his lapel course, designed to help

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Roll or Die Episode #287 - Vincent Perry

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2025/09/29

Strap in for a throwback-fueled ride with Vincent Perry as he takes us from '80s boxing gloves to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats—before it was cool. In this episode, Vincent dishes on what it was like bringing Jiu-Jitsu to Australia back when MMA was still that "weird stuff on VHS." He chats about the art's evolution, the Brazilian influence, mixing martial arts with music, and how YouTube belts are almost a thing now. From his current training to the future of the sport, it’s a

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Roll or Die Episode #286 - Livia Giles

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2025/09/21

In this episode, Liv Giles shares her journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, discussing her evolution from a competitive athlete to a supportive coach and mother. She reflects on the changes in her life, including her experiences with injury and recovery, her mindset towards training, and the importance of consistency in practice. Liv also emphasizes the significance of supporting the next generation of athletes and offers advice for parents navigating their own Jiu-Jitsu journeys. The conversation touches

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Roll or Die Episode #285 - Josh “Panda” Brown

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2025/09/14

In this episode, Roll Or Die reconnects with Josh 'Panda' Brown, a seasoned Jiu Jitsu practitioner and instructor. They discuss his journey in martial arts, the community-focused approach of Clifton Hill Jiu Jitsu, and the evolution of training techniques over the years. Panda shares insights on teaching philosophy, the importance of fundamentals, and the future trends in Jiu Jitsu. The conversation also touches on personal updates, including their experiences during the pandemic and the

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00:46:53

Roll or Die Episode #284 - Brett McAllen

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2025/09/08

In this episode of Roll or Die, hosts Kim and Brentos engage in a lively conversation with Brett McAllen, a seasoned Jiu Jitsu practitioner. They discuss the evolution of Jiu Jitsu training, the importance of recovery, and the unique experiences of training as an older practitioner. Brett shares his journey from white to black belt, the changes he has witnessed in the Jiu Jitsu community, and offers valuable advice for newcomers, especially older individuals. The conversation highlights the

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Roll or Die Vegas Episode

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2025/09/04

In this special episode, Brentos and Kim recap their epic World Masters journey - wins, lessons, laughs, and all the madness that comes with competing on the biggest stage for older grapplers in Jiu Jitsu. Don’t miss it!P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll or Die x MANA T-Shirts available in S, M, L & XL - message us to secure yours at $30 + shipping, which is a total steal!Links to our sponsors making this podcast possible and all our past episodes can be found in our bio

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Roll or Die Episode #283 - Melissa Will

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2025/08/31

This week’s guest has a surname that is Jiu Jitsu royalty in Australia. The wife of one of the founders of BJJ in Australia, Melissa is a pioneer in her own right. Starting on her journey in the 1990s, Melissa’s time on the mats has spanned more than 30 years. In this episode she shares stories of the earliest days of jiu jitsu, how she persevered through, including spending more than a decade as a blue belt. She offers some amazing advice and this is a cracker of an episode!P.S. We still have a

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Episode #282 - Ben Butler

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2025/08/24

This week’s guest is Ben Butler-Bonice who started his journey in Bendigo and graded from white-black belt under Stewie’s House of BJJ. Since 2016, he has been coaching at John Jacque Machado in Melbourne and in 2018, he took on academy ownership. A qualified physio as well, this is a great podcast where we discuss strength strategies for training and how to get the most out of your time on the mats. Make sure to check out @jjmmelbourne on IG regarding upcoming seminars; Jay Zeballos on 1st

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Roll or Die Episode #281 - Maria Pekli

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2025/08/18

This week’s guest has participated in five Olympics, winning bronze at Sydney and gold at the Commonwealth Games and is perhaps our most accomplished guest to ever grace our podcast. Maria and her husband Daniel Kelly run Resilience MMA in Melbourne and resilience exemplifies Maria’s persona. She discusses her early days of judo in Hungary in the 1980s, how she persevered in one of the toughest sports around and what the future holds for judo in Australia. We’ve had many listeners request Maria’s

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Roll or Die Episode #280 - Thiago Stefanutti

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2025/08/11

Back for his fourth appearance on the show, in this episode, Thiago discusses how things have changed for him in life and in his academy since his move back to Brazil in mid 2022. We discuss his role as a commentator on FloGrappling and a referee at the Brazilian ADCC events, as well as what the scene is like in Brazil now, compared with when he moved to Australia almost 15 years ago. Thiago is returning to Australia in September and October and you can catch him at one of his seminars - keep an eye

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Roll or Die Episode #279 - Dave Marinakis

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2025/08/03

Probably one of the best guys in Australia that no one knows about, “Mini” Dave Marinakis is the head coach at Immersion MMA and one of the most legit jiu jitsu athletes around. In this episode, Dave talks about how skill development is the most important aspect to focus on in terms of how to improve. He encourages his students to seek out those training partners who give them tough rolls and to be open minded and explore in order to improve. Debriefing after rolls or after class is so important and

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Roll or Die Episode #278 - Ismar Nezirovic

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2025/07/28

This week’s guest started his martial arts journey with taekwondo as a teenager and progressed to black belt. However, he found something was lacking and felt that it wasn’t really truly fighting. He then saw UFC1 and realised he needed to learn to grapple. Izzy candidly shares his love/hate relationship with jiu jitsu and how he wanted more from jiu jitsu than what it initially gave him. Coming full circle now, the former owner of Skamma MMA, shares how his goal is now longevity and he has a much

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Roll or Die Episode #277 - Tayla Ford

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2025/07/21

Tayla Ford is New Zealand’s first female to represent her country at the Olympics. Make sure you tune into this episode to hear how she journeyed from a reluctant young wrestler to a role model for all, especially young women in the sport. Tayla candidly shares her stories of the mental, emotional and financial struggles of being a wrestler, as well as the physical demands it puts one under. Now facing a new challenge of impending motherhood, Tayla shares how she has transitioned to coaching and is

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Roll or Die Episode #276 - Augusto Cursino

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2025/07/14

Back for his second appearance on the podcast (check out #194 for the first time), we chat with the power house who is Augusto. Much has changed since his previous appearance, but what hasn’t changed is Augusto’s passion for jiu jitsu and his desire to always be an example to those around him, including his students at Supreme Art Club. In this episode we talk about Augusto’s attitude towards competing and how you must always believe in yourself and your dreams. A true believer that everything you

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00:53:51

Roll or Die Episode #275 - Paul Cale

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2025/07/07

Paul is possibly our highest decorated guest on the show, A third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Paul holds a whopping eight black belts in various martial arts. A combat veteran who joined the military in 1987, Paul has started Kinetic Fighting, an Australia and New Zealand combatives program. A true martial artist, as well as a special forces soldier, Paul talks about how his aim is always to match a force or energy and return it. P.S. We still have a limited number of high-quality Roll

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