115 episodes

A podcast hosted by BJJ black belt Daniel Strauss Aka the Raspberry Ape. Every episode I will be getting a new guest on to talk BJJ, training and everything else.

The Raspberry Ape Podcast Daniel Strauss

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    • 5.0 • 45 Ratings

A podcast hosted by BJJ black belt Daniel Strauss Aka the Raspberry Ape. Every episode I will be getting a new guest on to talk BJJ, training and everything else.

    Episode 109 - Colton Crawford

    Episode 109 - Colton Crawford

    Colton Crawford is a member of The Dead South and a BJJ brown belt.

    In this episode, we discuss life on the road, the creative process, Twitch streaming, Banjo playing, and much more.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 108 - Pat Divilly

    Episode 108 - Pat Divilly

    Pat Divilly is an author, podcaster and wellness coach specializing in mens work and breathwork. He is also a brown belt in BJJ

    In this episode, we chat about Pat's journey into the fitness and wellness space, his thoughts on masculinity, social media, breathwork, and much more.

    • 1 hr 46 min
    Episode 107 - Simon Shears

    Episode 107 - Simon Shears

    Simon Shears is a fitness coach and author of "Working [it] out: What actually makes us exercise"

    In this episode, we discuss Simon's background in sports and exercise and take a deep dive into how our evolutionary psychology rules out behavior and how this pertains to exercise.

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Episode 106 - Daren Moris

    Episode 106 - Daren Moris

    Daren Morris is a BJJ black belt, an OG of the Northern grappling an MMA scene, founder of ASW, and co-founder of Grapplefest.

    A true hidden gem of the UK martial arts scene. In this episode, we discuss Darens journey through martial arts and many of his unique perspectives on MMA and grappling.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode 105 - Pete Irving

    Episode 105 - Pete Irving

    Pete Irving is a former professional MMA fighter and kickboxer. A BJJ black belt and head coach of Newcastle Fight Centre.

    In this episode we discuss Pete's martial arts journey, training in Brazil when few were making the trip, the early days of MMA in the UK, the transition to coach and his thoughts on modern MMA and much more.

    • 2 hr 24 min
    Episode 104 - Chris Crossan

    Episode 104 - Chris Crossan

    Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson.

    In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to turn his life around with martial arts and religion.

    This episode we discuss the early days of MMA and grappling in the UK and especially the North East, catch wrestling and plenty of street fighting stories.

    • 2 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

Eggbert34 ,

Always a great listen

Topics are always super interesting and informative. Feels like you really get to know the guest every time.

Lucifrank ,

Hands down one of the best podcasts out there—BJJ or otherwise!

Dan is as much a beast behind the mic as he is on the mats. A consummate interviewer, Dan’s podcast is full of insights, humor, inspiration, and colorful stories that are sure to enthrall and entertain.

Jacklelezez ,

Thoroughly enjoy each episode

Dan is a great interviewer, makes every interview feel natural and never the same as the last, have learned so much about UK BJJ history, as well as many other interesting topics, love the show.

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