Game Plan

Davis & Juico

Sure, this started as a podcast about Jiu Jitsu, but let’s be honest, we talk about everything. Training, injuries, gym culture… but also hunting, tech, life outside the mats, and whatever else we’re obsessing over that week. If you’ve ever gone to open mat and stayed two hours after just to talk about your heart rate data, supplements, or whether deer feel fear this is your kind of pod. No hard rounds here. Just good convos, occasional wisdom, and a lot of off-topic detours.

  1. Everything You Didn’t Know About Melqui Galvão | Game Plan | Ep. 028

    6월 27일

    Everything You Didn’t Know About Melqui Galvão | Game Plan | Ep. 028

    We’re back. Took a few weeks off but Game Plan is rolling again, and this one’s a big one. Me and Juico catch up on life for a bit (he watched Obsession, I’m still catching up) before we get into a deep dive I’ve been sitting on for a while: Mica Galvão and his father, Melquisedeque “Melqui” Galvão. Most people only know the surface level stuff, the doping case with Mica, maybe the recent jail news about Melqui. But there’s a 2011 case out of Brazil that almost nobody in the BJJ world is talking about, and once you put it next to what’s happening now, the pattern gets a lot clearer. I went down a rabbit hole on this one, translating Portuguese news and digging through old reports, and I lay out everything I found. We also get into UFC BJJ, the broken economics of paying pro grapplers, that twister finish in the UFC everyone’s been sending around, and a wild story about a BJJ black belt and an armed standoff with police that’s got us thinking about training and real world violence differently. Thanks for riding with us through the break. More videos coming soon, normal schedule starting back up. Find us: Pod: @gameplanthepod  Davis: @colejiujitsu Juico: @juico.skilltree.matspace Let me know in the comments if you knew about the 2011 case before this video. 00:00 Back After a Break: What's Changing on Game Plan 00:23 Movie Talk: Sinners, Backrooms, and Obsession 05:00 Juico's Birthday and Low-Key Celebrations 13:00 Spurs Run to the Finals and Fan Reactions 24:00 UFC's White House Card: Production and Politics 26:00 Athletic Commissions and Why UFC Events Are Limited 29:00 Combat Jiu-Jitsu, EBI, and Sanctioning Issues 30:30 Who Is Mica Galvão? Setting Up the Story 36:00 Mica Galvão's Doping Case and Stripped World Title 40:00 Inside Melquisedeque Galvão's Coaching Pattern and Control 43:30 The 2011 Operação Cachoeira Limpa Case Explained 49:00 Melqui Galvão Charged With Qualified Homicide 52:00 Mica and Amit's Public Breakup, Explained 58:00 UFC BJJ Contracts, Pro Grappling Pay, and What's Next

    1시간 34분
  2. She's 119 lbs and Deadlifted 275. Here's What Happened. | Rocio Cortez | Game Plan | Ep. 027

    5월 20일

    She's 119 lbs and Deadlifted 275. Here's What Happened. | Rocio Cortez | Game Plan | Ep. 027

    Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis and Juico sit down with Rocio Cortez, combat sports athlete, videographer, and content creator based in Austin, TX. Rocio opens up about competing in APEX — an elite athletic combine where she went up against Olympians and football players at 119 lbs — hitting multiple PRs on the day including her 40-yard dash, broad jump, and a 275 lb trap bar deadlift she had never touched before. They also get into her journey from wildlife ecology grad student to freelance videographer, building her body through sprint training and strength programming, traveling through Europe for work, and figuring out what it means to be a martial artist who loves striking but keeps getting pulled back to Jiu-Jitsu. Plus, the creative side: fighting perfectionism, finding inspiration, and the early days of building a videography business from the ground up.  Follow Rocio on Instagram: @rockin_rocio  Check out her Website: https://www.rociocortez.com/ 0:00:00 – Intro & Meet Rocio  0:02:37 – She Just Competed Against NFL Athletes (APEX Breakdown)  0:04:37 – Running a 5.7 40-Yard Dash After Less Than a Year of Sprint Training  0:08:40 – Deadlifting 275 lbs at 119 Pounds (No Weight Classes)  0:11:54 – Multiple PRs in One Hour: What APEX Actually Tests  0:19:14 – What's Next: Striking vs. Jiu-Jitsu, and Why She's Going Back to the Mats  0:21:39 – Starting BJJ at 27, Getting Tapped by 12-Year-Olds, and Winning Gold 3 Months In 0:25:47 – How Sprint Training Made Her a Better Striker  0:28:25 – Living in a Barn, Training Twice a Day, and Going to Grad School for Wildlife Ecology 0:48:09 – Artist Dates: The Mental Reset Every Creator Needs  0:51:26 – Where Do Your Best Ideas Hit You? (Never at a Good Time)  0:53:52 – Starting a Videography Business from $0 to Charging Real Money  0:57:02 – NAB Convention: New Cameras, AI Tools, and the Future of Podcast Sets  1:05:18 – Flown to Copenhagen, Amsterdam & Paris for Work (and She Ate Everything)  1:07:08 – Being a "Muscle Mommy" in Europe: Fashion, Stares, and Wearing What You Want 1:32:56 – Walkout Songs, Trash Talk, and the Entertainer vs. Warrior Debate  1:35:41 – Entertainer or Competitor? What They'd Actually Do in a Pro Fight  1:38:49 – She Cried After the Deadlift. Here's Why.  1:40:50 – Relationship With Food, Never Cutting Weight, and the Sugar Addiction Nobody Talks About  1:41:57 – Final Shoutouts & Where to Follow Rocio

    1시간 44분
  3. The Real Hunt: John Hogie’s Raw Success and Failure Stories | John Hogie | Game Plan Ep. 026

    5월 8일

    The Real Hunt: John Hogie’s Raw Success and Failure Stories | John Hogie | Game Plan Ep. 026

    Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis Cole and Juico chat with John Hogie, hunter and creator of the outdoor channel Roam and Harvest. John opens up about his start in hunting, the ups and downs of making authentic content, and stories from epic hunts—bow hunting elk, spearfishing in Florida, and tackling exotic species like axis deer in Hawaii. They also discuss the hunting community, managing permits, and conservation challenges. Plus, get a glimpse into John’s background in combat sports and how he balances passion with everyday life. Check out Roam and Harvest for more adventures: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoamandHarvest Chapters: 0:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome: John Hogie 0:01:25 – Overcoming On-Camera Anxiety 0:05:30 – The Reality of Being a Content Creator 0:08:40 – Dealing with Trolls and Negative Feedback 0:12:00 – Starting Roam and Harvest: The Business Plan 0:14:15 – Early Hunting Experiences and What Sparked the Passion 0:18:30 – The Challenge of Filming While Hunting 0:22:10 – Recent Hunts: Turkey Hunting & Spearfishing 0:25:30 – The Physical Side of Bow Hunting 0:27:45 – Hunting Partnerships and Tag Management 0:30:50 – Draw Systems & How to Get Hunting Tags 0:34:20 – Hunting Exotic Species: Hawaii & Axis Deer 0:37:50 – Understanding Invasive Species Impact 0:41:10 – Favorite Hunting Locations & Ecosystem Issues 0:44:00 – Ice Fishing & Cold Weather Hunting Adventures 0:47:15 – John’s Combat Sports & Wrestling Background 0:50:40 – Educating Yourself: Guides and Outfitters 0:53:20 – Traditional Archery vs Compound Bows 0:57:10 – Turkey Hunting Techniques & Gear 1:00:25 – Hunting Ethics, Conservation & Wildlife Management

    1시간 42분
  4. Why You Can’t Perform in Competition (Even If You’re Good in Training) | Chloe McNally Ep. 025

    5월 2일

    Why You Can’t Perform in Competition (Even If You’re Good in Training) | Chloe McNally Ep. 025

    In this episode of Game Plan, we sit down with Chloe McNally,  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, coach, and competitor,  to break down the mindset behind high-level performance. We dive into flow state, visualization, and why so many athletes struggle to perform in competition the same way they do in training, along with how mental training can transform results, build real confidence in BJJ, and prevent burnout from overtraining. We also get into coaching, athlete development, and creating a positive training environment that actually helps people improve long-term. If you’re into jiu-jitsu, grappling, or leveling up your mindset as an athlete, this one’s packed with practical takeaways. Topics covered: - Jiu-jitsu mindset and mental training   - Flow state and peak performance   - Visualization techniques for athletes   - Competition anxiety and performance pressure   - Building confidence in BJJ   - Coaching philosophy and athlete development   - Avoiding burnout in jiu-jitsu 0:00:00 Why She Stayed Off Social Media for Years 0:03:45 The Moment Content Creation Became a Trap 0:08:10 The Dark Side of Posting & Constant Validation 0:12:30 Why She Keeps Quitting Instagram (And Comes Back) 0:16:45 How Social Media Actually Builds a Coaching Business 0:22:10 The Coaching Philosophy Most Athletes Get Wrong 0:28:20 Why Copying Techniques Is Holding You Back 0:33:15 The Visualization Trick That Changed Everything 0:38:40 How She Went From Losing to Dominating at Black Belt 0:44:10 Flow State Explained (And Why You Can’t Force It) 0:49:55 The Mental Training Most Athletes Ignore 0:55:30 Why Overtraining Is Killing Your Progress 1:01:10 The Real Reason You Freeze in Competition 1:06:45 How to Train Your Nervous System for Winning 1:12:20 The Psychology Behind Competition Anxiety 1:18:05 The Biggest Mistake Coaches Make at Tournaments 1:23:40 Why “Fun” Is the Secret to Elite Performance 1:29:15 The Harsh Reality of High-Level Training Rooms 1:35:30 Why Most Athletes Burn Out (And Don’t Know Why) 1:42:00 The Truth About Confidence, Losing, and Longevity

    1시간 57분
  5. Why Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Secretly Need Pilates | Shelley Hardin | Game Plan Ep. 024

    4월 24일

    Why Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Secretly Need Pilates | Shelley Hardin | Game Plan Ep. 024

    In this episode, we sit down with Shelly Hardin — a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and jiu-jitsu athlete — for a conversation that goes way deeper than just rehab and recovery. We get into how she found jiu-jitsu, what it’s like training in Austin, the difference between traditional schools and Danaher’s room, and why Pilates might actually be one of the most underrated tools for grapplers.   We also talk through mobility vs stability, neck training, common injuries in jiu-jitsu, bad posture from phones and screens, and why so many people are training around problems they don’t fully understand. Shelly breaks down how she works with athletes, what she sees on the mat, and why a lot of fighters could move and recover way better with the right approach.   The second half of this one goes into some deeper territory too — mental health, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, emotional stress, and how all of that can show up in the body. We also get into some more out-there ideas around biofields, vibration, modern health, diet, and why jiu-jitsu helps so many people far beyond just the physical side of training.   This one’s part movement talk, part rehab talk, part life talk — and a really fun episode all around. 0:00:00 Gym Politics, Training Rooms, and Why People Leave 0:02:00 Jiu-Jitsu Was Her Escape From an Unhappy Marriage 0:06:00 She Started Jiu-Jitsu Because the Gym Was Boring 0:10:00 Gracie Barra vs Danaher: The Truth About Both 0:13:00 Why Strong Fundamentals Still Beat Fancy Moves 0:18:00 Pilates Was Created by a Fighter?! 0:21:00 Why Most Jiu-Jitsu Guys Secretly Need Pilates 0:29:00 Mobility vs Stability: Almost Everyone Gets This Wrong 0:35:00 Hypermobile vs Stiff Athletes: Who Gets Hurt More? 0:39:00 The 3 Injuries Destroying Jiu-Jitsu Athletes 0:46:00 Her Bipolar Diagnosis Changed Everything 0:51:00 Biofields, Tuning Forks, and the Line Between Science and Woo Woo 1:00:00 How PT Helped Him Trust His Body Again 1:06:00 From Dancer to Physical Therapist to Grappler 1:12:00 What’s Actually Broken About Physical Therapy 1:17:00 Phones, Sitting, and “Text Neck” Are Wrecking People 1:22:00 Dead Butt Syndrome Is Real 1:26:00 “You’re Doing It Wrong”: Why Exercise Form Matters 1:42:00 The Carnivore Diet Actually Worked? 1:55:00 Why Jiu-Jitsu Is So Good for Mental Health

    2시간 1분
  6. What Jiu-Jitsu Can Learn From Skateboarding | Ivan J | Game Plan Ep. 023

    4월 17일

    What Jiu-Jitsu Can Learn From Skateboarding | Ivan J | Game Plan Ep. 023

    Ivan joins the podcast to talk about how jiu-jitsu culture has changed, why big sponsors still keep their distance, and what combat sports can learn from skateboarding, branding, and authenticity. The conversation goes from current jiu-jitsu drama and professionalism to Ivan’s background in Barcelona skate culture, his time working at Nike, and what makes a brand actually connect with people.   We get into:  • the current state of jiu-jitsu culture  • whether jiu-jitsu is a sport or a lifestyle  • why money changes underground communities  • why some athletes and brands last longer than others  • Ivan’s path from skateboarding to Nike  • what authenticity really means in branding and in life   If you’re into jiu-jitsu, skateboarding, creativity, branding, or building something real over time, this one’s for you. 0:00 This Conversation Might Upset People 1:00 Meet Ivan (Why His Perspective Matters) 2:01 Jiu-Jitsu Drama Is Getting Out of Control 6:13 The Truth About ADCC Money 8:41 Jiu-Jitsu Isn’t Really a Sport 12:10 Nobody Is Actually In Charge 15:05 Money Changed Everything 18:42 Brands Want Nothing To Do With This 20:06 You Have to Pick a Lane 23:29 Building a Brand on Drama Fails 25:10 Say It With Your Chest 26:51 Social Media Is Warping People 29:23 Why There’s Still No Governing Body 33:32 One Mistake Can Cost Millions 38:02 From Skateboarding to Nike 42:08 How He Actually Got In 47:19 The Part of Nike Nobody Talks About 50:37 Did Nike Ruin Creativity? 55:15 The Qatar Story Is Crazy 58:39 This Would Blow Up Jiu-Jitsu 1:02:48 Why Skateboarding Took Over 1:06:23 Jiu-Jitsu Lost Its Edge

    2시간 6분
  7. Got Sober, Left Hollywood, and Bought a Farm in Texas | Mike Catherwood | Game Plan ep.22

    4월 10일

    Got Sober, Left Hollywood, and Bought a Farm in Texas | Mike Catherwood | Game Plan ep.22

    Mike Catherwood joins us for a wild, honest conversation about the road from addiction and early recovery to radio, TV, jiu-jitsu, and life on a farm in Texas. We get into what actually makes people compelling on camera, why fighters are often the easiest people to talk to, how Mike went from Hollywood and entertainment media to raising animals in rural Texas, and the perspective shift that came with it. He also opens up about sobriety, losing friends to addiction, what finally got him clean, and the brutal reality of trying to help people who are still stuck in it. On top of that, we talk jiu-jitsu, Orlando Sanchez, live radio, the difference between podcasting and broadcasting, the state of media today, and Mike’s no-BS views on nutrition and fitness.       If you like long-form conversations about mindset, culture, fighting, recovery, media, and becoming harder to fool, this one’s for you. In this episode:  • why authenticity matters in media  • why fighters make great guests  • leaving LA for farm life in Texas  • addiction, recovery, and rock bottom  • jiu-jitsu stories and Orlando Sanchez  • how radio sharpened his on-air instincts  • podcasting vs radio  • Mike’s thoughts on diet, fitness, and social media health advice Follow Mike Catherwood: Instagram @mikecatherwood Tiktok  @mike.catherwood 0:00 Why Fake People Lose Online 3:06 Why Fighters Make the Best Guests 4:33 He Left LA for a Farm in Texas 8:46 The Ice Storm That Changed Him 12:59 The Ugly Truth About Politics 19:16 Nature Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings 21:10 Why You Should Do Good Anyway 25:50 20 Years of Jiu-Jitsu Lessons 32:01 Orlando Sanchez: Greatness and Tragedy 34:23 Addiction Doesn’t End Well 37:27 The Motel Room That Changed His Life 41:19 What Finally Got Him Sober 44:16 “If You’re Tough, Get Clean” 51:07 From Janitor to Radio Host 56:26 The Lucky Break That Changed Everything 1:00:55 Why Radio Makes You Sharp 1:06:47 How to Stop Being Nervous on Camera 1:19:11 Why Radio Is Dying 1:27:00 Social Media Fitness Advice Is Broken 1:38:35 His Take on Ozempic

    1시간 50분
  8. The Black Belt Paradox | Grayson Henley | Game Plan Ep. 021

    3월 6일

    The Black Belt Paradox | Grayson Henley | Game Plan Ep. 021

    In this episode of Game Plan the Pod, we sit down with newly minted black belt Grayson Henley to discuss his recent victory on the WNO stage and his 15 year journey to the rank. We kick things off with Grayson's roots in Kung Fu, martial arts movies and living in a "cafofo". Later, we hear about Grayson's recovery from a double spinal fracture and his future goals as a black belt. Check out Grayson's Sponsor: thetwistedrooster.com ____________ 00:00 Kung Fu Panda  18:56 Insight BJJ  28:15 Caio Terra Association  37:02 Brazilian Cafofo  45:41 Fight Factory, Austin, Texas  54:56 Lumbar Fracture  1:06:00 Coaching, Competing, Creating Triad 1:15:11 Receiving Black Belt in BJJ  1:32:00 Roasting Juice’s BJJ Skills  1:38:25 Grayson’s Goals  1:47:00 Jiu Jitsu Norms

    1시간 55분
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Sure, this started as a podcast about Jiu Jitsu, but let’s be honest, we talk about everything. Training, injuries, gym culture… but also hunting, tech, life outside the mats, and whatever else we’re obsessing over that week. If you’ve ever gone to open mat and stayed two hours after just to talk about your heart rate data, supplements, or whether deer feel fear this is your kind of pod. No hard rounds here. Just good convos, occasional wisdom, and a lot of off-topic detours.

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