The Open GuardCast

May 13 2024 100 ep. 51 mins 17
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The Open GuardCast is a project dedicated to promoting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you've trained before, you understand how the art can consume your life. We often make life altering sacrifices to train, compete, and strive for each of our personal bests. The Open GuardCast will explore the people and events that make BJJ and MMA so special.

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OGC #144: WNO23 PREVIEW, PICKS and PREDICTIONS

May 13 2024 19 mins  
WNO 23 is tomorrow night at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Will Nicholas Meregali continue his reign of dominance vs. Vagner Rocha? Will Andrew Tackett defeat Tommy Langaker? Will JT Torres overcome the talented Nicky Ryan? I don't know, maybe to all of those. My website contains more of the content you see here, links to my full broadcasting resume and demo reel, hig

OGC #143 - PGF WORLD CAN CHANGE JIUJITSU

May 13 2024 16 mins  
If you missed the PGF last week, catch up with me and see why I was so excited. My thoughts were jumbled but my excitement cannot be overstated. What a week, what an event, what a sport. Go subscribe to their YouTube and the UFC Fight Pass YouTube and stay tuned for Season 7! My website contains more of the content you see here, links to my full broadcasting resume and demo reel, h

Andrew Tackett - OGC #142

Oct 20 2023 23 mins  
Andrew Tackett joins the show for a great, quick interview going over his recent performance at WNO 20: Night of Champions, where we bested PJ Barch of 10th Planet before falling out of the tournament due to a recurring back injury. We talk about his preparation for the tournament, his performance, what comes next, his injury, and the faith that drives him in life. I apologize for

WNO 20: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PICKS - Open GuardCast #141

Sep 23 2023 14 mins  
Picks and Predictions for the biggest WNO event to date. Here's the full card: Men's Heavyweight Championship - Gordon Ryan (c) vs Patrick Gaudio Men's Light Heavyweight Championship - Pedro Marinho (c) vs Rafael Lovato, Jr. Women's Heavyweight Championship - Rafaela Guedes (c) vs Nathiely de Jesus Women's Featherweight Championship - Elisabeth Clay vs. Brianna Ste-Marie Men's Wel

IBJJF Grand Prix was Awesome! - Open GuardCast #140

Sep 07 2023 32 mins  
I go over a lot in this episode. I've been handling a lot of different roles and responsibilities lately what with the website's production, assisting Rachel during her pregnancy, commenating/MC-ing/Interviewing for the IBJJF GP, Booking shows and seminars, getting healthiter, the ministry, the list goes on. Enjoy this rambunctious recap and preview episode of OGC!

WEBSITE COMING SOON - Open GuardCast #139

Aug 17 2023 14 mins  
This episode is a big update on everything that has happened in the last two weeks. Maybe sometime soon I will have another guest on!

ADCC Arizona / Who's Number One!(?) - Open GuardCast #138

Aug 08 2023 15 mins  
Short and sweet today. I was privileged to attend and commentate ADCC Phoenix with Brandon McAghren. Dan Manasoiu was dominant once again, Benson Henderson made an appearance, it was a grand ol' time. I also preview WNO which goes down in two days! Meregali vs. Duarte is going to be incredible! Restore Health AZ: rhg.health

Jiu-Jitsu Outlet: A Profound Podcast - Open GuardCast #137

Jul 21 2023 32 mins  
One of my favorite strings of podcasts we've done features this wholesome and dedicatedd man, Paul Tokgozoglu. Focused on mental health and the effect Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can have in a positive way, Paul has been posting and growing quickly and for good reason. I am very excited to see where the podcast goes, it was a huge privlege for me to be able to sit down with him and simply

WNO 19 PICKS AND PREDICTIONS - Open GuardCast #136

Jul 18 2023 37 mins  
Do you agree? TLDW? I could probably stand to make these podcasts shorter but I'm doing my best. RestoreHealthAZ: http://www.restorehealthaz.com/

Who's Number One / UFC 291 PREVIEW - Open GuardCast #135

Jul 14 2023 25 mins  
WNO has a great lineup of matches coming into their August 10th. I will put out some more content on that show as it draws nearer, as well as the stunning card at UFC 291. So excited for everything coming in the future! Restore Health!: http://www.restorehealthaz.com/