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Jan. 11, 2025

#68 - The One With Kirk Bradley

Join us on "The Relentless Project" as we talk with Kirk Bradley, a JiuJitsu brown belt and coach from Pittsburgh. Kirk discusses his late start in martial arts at nearly 40, overcoming challenges to earn a brown belt under David Sachs. He shares insights on balancing coaching with family life and …

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Jan. 4, 2025

#67 - The One With Pretty Boy Smooth

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Pro Wrestler "Pretty Boy Smooth" shares his journey from Hempstead, NY, to professional wrestling, detailing how setbacks in basketball led him to the ring. He discusses his acting career and philanthropic efforts, such as a scholarship at Mercyhurst Uni…

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Dec. 28, 2024

#66 - The One With Brian Marzka

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," join us for a riveting conversation with Brian Marzka, a former Marine Scout Swimmer and Rifleman turned entrepreneur. Brian shares his journey from military service to building a diverse business, along with his passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Discover…

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Dec. 21, 2024

#65 - The One With Tyler Ross (Fighters Passport)

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Tyler Ross shares his journey from a lifelong passion for wrestling to discovering the transformative power of jiu-jitsu in 2019. Facing a shocking cancer diagnosis after a broken arm, Tyler delves into how he endured the grueling chemotherapy with unwav…

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Dec. 14, 2024

#64 - The One With Patrick Cranston

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Patrick Cranston shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, detailing the challenges and failures that shaped his path from a college paintball field to founding Cranston IT. He discusses the impact of Extreme Ownership on his business success and his …

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Dec. 7, 2024

#63 - The One With Jon Thomas (Tap Cancer Out)

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we talk with Jon Thomas, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Tap Cancer Out. Jon shares his journey, inspired by his nephew Michael's cancer battle, to create a movement that uses the Jiu-Jitsu community to fight cancer. We discuss the challe…

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Nov. 30, 2024

#62 - The One With Clifford Stephan

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Clifford Stephan, Chief Vacation Officer of Booze Vacation, shares his journey from consulting to founding a business aimed at redefining our relationship with alcohol. He discusses the pivotal moment he realized social drinking was holding him back, and…

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Nov. 23, 2024

#61 - The One With Mike Womble

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Mike Womble shares his journey from high school sports and the Marine Corps to discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as a civilian. Mike discusses how BJJ became a vital part of his life, driven by a personal "why" that motivates him to maintain physical…

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Nov. 16, 2024

#60 - The One With Claire Butterfield

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we sit with Claire Butterfield, a BJJ Brown belt and UX Designer. Claire discusses her journey from Texas to Pittsburgh, her start in jiu jitsu at 25, and her recent success at the IBJJF No-Gi Pans. We explore her experiences as a woman in a male dominat…

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Nov. 9, 2024

#59 - The One With Mike Pietragallo

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," Mike Pietragallo, a former naval officer and government contractor turned entrepreneur, shares insights from his military experience and how it shaped his approach to leadership and resilience. He discusses the founding of CrossFit Pittsburgh, detailing …

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Nov. 2, 2024

#58 - The One With David Kelly

Join us on "The Relentless Project" as we talk with David Kelly, lead vocalist of Tethra and bodybuilding coach. David shares how he juggles his dual passions for metal music and bodybuilding, offering insights into his journey and mindset. He discusses overcoming challenges, his approach to coachi…

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Oct. 26, 2024

#57 - The One With Chris Williams (Yinzer Boxing Coach)

In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we talk with Chris Williams, the Yinzer Boxing Coach, about his journey from poker to coaching boxing and MMA. He explains his focus on personalized training and its impact on fighters. Chris shares the challenges he's faced, his drive, and key lessons f…

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Oct. 19, 2024

#56 - The One With Chris Reynolds (CaNine Clean Nutrition)

In this episode of “The Relentless Project,” we speak with Chris Reynolds, one of the founders of CaNine Clean Nutrition. Chris shares his journey from a tough upbringing to launching a pet nutrition company driven by his dog...

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Oct. 12, 2024

#55 - The One With Will Moriarty

Discover the journey of Will Moriarty, a business owner and amateur MMA fighter, as he shares how he launched a healthcare staffing agency with just $50. He discusses balancing the demands of business and the discipline of MM...

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Oct. 5, 2024

#54 - The One With Judd (Know H.O.W. Dynamics)

Judd, an active law enforcement officer and the founder of Know H.O.W. Dynamics shares his journey from a close-knit upbringing in Pittsburgh to becoming a law enforcement officer and self-defense instructor. Judd reveals the...

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Sept. 28, 2024

#53 - The One With Justin Patton

In this gripping episode of "The Relentless Project," we dive deep into the life and journey of professional MMA fighter Justin Patton. Justin shares his story of how he first got into fighting, influenced by pivotal moments and key individuals, while balancing the demanding roles of a fighter and …

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Sept. 21, 2024

#52 - The One With Evandro Nunes

We sit down with Evandro Nunes to explore his transformative journey from the streets of São Paulo to becoming a profound voice in martial arts. Evandro shares insights on his early encounters with jiu-jitsu, the pivotal mome...

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Sept. 15, 2024

#51 - The One With Ryan Trainor

Ryan Trainor, founder of "Arc Readiness" talks about the importance of training, pushing yourself, and how being prepared can lead you to a successful life. Use discount code "Relentless" at checkout for 10% off training, mer...

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Sept. 7, 2024

#50 - The One With Jeremiah Butler

Jeremiah Butler talks about his upbringing, we got him started with jiu-jitsu, and what he plans to achieve in life with the disciplines built from grappling. Send us a text Support the show The path to success is RELENTLESS....

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Aug. 25, 2024

#49 - The One About the CJI Event

Alone once again, I talk about my experience at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event hosted in Las Vegas on August 16 and 17th. I talk about my experience, what I believe this means for grappling as a whole, and insight i...

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Aug. 18, 2024

#48 - The One With Griff Sestili

Griff Sestili, a former top high school tight end who navigated the tumultuous waters of college football joins the Relentless Project to share his story of early success, the challenges of adapting to multiple coaching chang...

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Aug. 11, 2024

#47 - (Another) One With Bernardo Figueiredo

Bernardo Figueiredo, Gracie Survival Tactics (GST) Instructor, and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner jumps back on the Relentless Project to talk about the direction of the GST program, the new and patented Safe Wrap System for defensiv...

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Aug. 4, 2024

#46 - The One With Josh Ramirez

From struggle to triumph! In this episode of "The Relentless Project," we delve deep into the life story of amateur MMA fighter Josh Ramirez, hailing from Stout PGH. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped Josh into the relentless fighter he is today, overcoming adversity and chasing …

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July 28, 2024

#45 - The One With Coach Megan

Coach Megan, a dedicated women's fitness coach at Erie Fitness Academy located in Erie, PA, shares her inspiring story and effective coaching strategies. Megan shares her personal story, the challenges she's faced, and her unique approach to helping women achieve their fitness goals without feeling…

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