The Simple Man Podcast

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys as they discuss the most recent and upcoming UFC fights, Wojcik's performance at WNO, and more!Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast  @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 We Betrayed NickyRod00:02:45 Prodigal Coffee x Simple Man00:05:57 UFC Fights00:09:34 Johnny Walker Sparring00:10:24 All In MMA00:11:22 Payton Talbott vs Henry Cejudo00:12:03 Continue to Fight or Retire00:15:00 Our Sponsors00:17:18 360s on the Spine Twisty00:17:48 Gaethje vs Paddy00:19:50 UFC Skill Discrepency00:20:58 Brendan Allen00:23:16 Henry Cejudo00:25:19 Back on the LUCYs00:26:10 Merab vs Petr Yan00:29:50 O'Malley vs Yadong00:32:23 Damien's Next Fight00:34:52 Pranking Eachother00:38:25 Pantoja vs Van00:41:30 Cats00:42:30 Puerto Rico00:42:50 WHOOP00:43:37 WNO: Wojcik vs Taza00:45:30 Luis00:46:09 WNO: Pena vs Griffith00:48:40 Go Karting00:50:33 Japanese Sex Shop00:54:03 China00:54:24 Amber Alerts00:57:10 Having Kids00:58:03 Leo01:04:50 AI01:05:20 Simple Men at Worlds01:06:50 Dogs vs Cats01:09:35 Simple Man Ranch01:11:54 Cleaning01:13:05 Fire Pit for Tattoos01:13:52 RIP 4Runner01:18:25 Buying Cash01:21:15 Manual vs Automatic01:22:18 Rollys & Raptors01:24:20 Ladies First01:25:54 Big Ford01:28:34 Kid's Program!01:29:30 Outro

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Jack Greener is a California surfer whose life changed after a catastrophic BJJ training injury left him paralyzed from the neck down.Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast  @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@paralyzedtopeaks@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_00:00:00 Intro00:03:10 They Wouldn't Settle for 1 Mil00:06:05 7 Year Anniversary00:06:40 The Moment It Happened00:10:10 Going Into Surgery00:11:48 Seeing Pain00:14:20 Having a Stroke00:15:00 Our Partners00:19:08 Operating Room00:25:10 Spinal Cord Injuries & Sensation00:27:07 Learning He Can't Swim00:28:20 Staying In Routine00:31:50 Paralyzed to Peaks00:37:33 Peeing on the Plane00:40:50 Sex Life00:42:40 Making Friends00:45:08 What Does Life Look Like Now?00:48:00 Leaked Footage & Other Angles00:50:45 Private Investigator00:55:22 Leaving a 1 Star Review00:58:39 Working with Rener Gracie01:01:23 Any Regret for Trying Jiu Jitsu?01:05:52 Bikes & Mono Skis01:08:15 Getting the Money01:10:58 Future in a Wheelchair01:12:40 Dating01:16:08 Spearfishing01:18:40 El Cap01:21:55 K-Hole01:28:45 Crazy Concert Story01:30:06 Outro

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Trish Ryan is back at Simple Man HQ in Austin, TX! In this episode, the guys catch up with Trish and hear more stories from Nicky's childhood.Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast  @simplemanmartialarts@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjj@trishthedish170_@allywolskiMerchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comPronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_   TikTok:@therealsimplemanpodcast00:00:00 Intro00:00:30 Peekaboo00:03:50 New Pants00:04:02 Chiraq00:06:18 Welcome Back Trish00:07:19 Carly's Weight Cut00:10:01 Tylenol Babies00:11:50 Tetanus00:14:40 What's New with Trish00:16:06 Our Sponsors00:20:10 Make More Money00:20:50 House Hunting00:24:50 HOAs00:28:49 Austin Tourism00:29:02 Red Ash Reservation00:29:25 Trish Goes to Amarillo00:30:35 Paintballing with Trish00:34:10 Dropping Baby Nicky00:35:00 Luis00:37:44 Most Difficult Child00:40:34 Taking Out the Belt00:41:30 Kid's Jiu Jitsu00:42:28 Never Gonna Drink00:42:56 Letting Nicky Smoke00:45:02 Drug ODs00:46:35 Craig's List Shrooms00:50:19 Philly Cheesesteaks 00:53:59 Mescaline00:57:20 Glue Sniffer01:00:07 Medication = Mentally Weak?01:04:54 Don't Sweat the Small Stuff01:09:11 Nicotine is Good for You01:12:10 Jackson First Round TKO01:14:20 One Wrong Move01:16:50 Our Next Guest01:20:07 Dying from Judo01:23:17 Heart Attack at Training01:24:43 Nicky's Lung Collapsed01:28:13 ADCC Weigh Ins01:29:20 You Don't Get Hurt in Jiu Jitsu01:33:25 Surgery or No Surgery01:37:35 Jiu Jitsu vs Muay Thai01:38:50 Deviated Septum01:41:53 Nicky Post Surgery01:43:05 Diaper Change01:45:39 Nicky Size as a Baby01:46:50 Instilling the Fear of God01:49:20 Wrestling in the Living Room01:50:29 Girl's Weekend01:52:17 Outro #101:53:10 Sacrifice for Future Generations01:58:19 Outro #2

The hosts dive into the exciting highlights from the ADCC East Coast Trials, analyzing standout matches and rising stars. They debate who could challenge Islam Makhachev, naming potential contenders and discussing the grit behind their success. The conversation shifts to the world of luxury, comparing the investment values of watches versus custom guitars. Amidst the analysis, they sprinkle in humor with anecdotes about awkward restaurant moments and personal stories, keeping the vibe light and entertaining.

Join the wild afterparty where emotions run high as the crew reflects on the heartwarming moments from Damien's wedding. Amidst laughter and drunken antics, they debate if a wedding is tougher than an MMA match. Hilarious bets are made for a foot race, and you'll hear about Damien's hamstring mishap. Tune in for touching speeches, playful jabs at shirtless relatives, and chaotic banter that spirals into mock fight planning. It's a celebration filled with camaraderie and laughter!

Liam Krelston, a fundamentals instructor at Simpleman Martial Arts, shares insights from his jiu-jitsu journey, focusing on training intensity and the competition mindset. Sal Anthony Salvatore adds provocative commentary on balancing training and life. They dive into the complexities of visualization techniques for competitors and the role of faith in accepting outcomes during competition. The discussion also touches on the impact of competition experience, the challenges faced by D1 wrestlers transitioning to jiu-jitsu, and hilariously reflects on personal anecdotes.

The hosts dive into their hilarious Halloween costume reveals, featuring Sal as Officer Ed Banger. They discuss a viral slapboxing video, sharing laughs over its absurd techniques. The episode also touches on the fascinating world of luxury watches, including debates on Rolexes versus Tudors. Listeners are entertained by hunting tales, from hog hunting adventures to the debate over whether pigs are smarter than dogs. With a sprinkle of lighthearted banter about concerts and emotional openness in gym culture, it’s a fun-filled celebration of Halloween.

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Filmed & Produced by @allywolskiMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.com  / masf_supplements  Pronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutPronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjjSimpleman instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast  Merchwww.simplemanma.myshopify.comCarne Jerky:@carnejerky_   NEW TikTok:@therealsimplemanpodcastMarekhealth:🥼 https://marekhealth.com/simpleman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleManPodc...

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Anthony “Sal” Salvatore (@sallyhatesjiujitsu) is the fifth owner of Simpleman Martial Arts. A military veteran, former personal bodyguard, and bouncer at Joe Rogan’s iconic Comedy Mothership, Sal has spent years protecting people—from backstage corridors to crowded venues—and now channels that same protective instinct into building stronger, more resilient martial artists.Outside of teaching and leadership, Sal is also an entrepreneur, founding the Jiu-Jitsu apparel brand Pronoia with his business partner Fred. They created this brand to inspire athletes who choose optimism in the face of adversity.At Simpleman Martial Arts, Sal’s mission is to honor the legacy of the owners before him while evolving the academy into a home where beginners feel welcome, competitors are sharpened, and every student leaves more confident than they arrived.Whether he’s coaching fundamentals or preparing fighters for competition, Sal leads with humility, humor, and hard-earned experience. His journey—from military service to bouncing at one of the most famous comedy clubs in the world—has shaped a leadership style built on loyalty, toughness, and unwavering respect.Filmed & Produced by @allywolskiMerch:https://simplemanma.myshopify.comMarek Health:🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMANMASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.com@masf_supplements  Pronoia:https://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkout@pronoiabjjSimpleman instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast  Carne Jerky:@carnejerky_   NEW TikTok:@therealsimplemanpodcastMarekhealth:🥼 https://marekhealth.com/simpleman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleManPodc...00:00:00 Intro00:02:21 IVF Baby00:03:46 Sal's Time in the Military00:06:07 Sal Moves to Austin00:08:54 B-Team in the Beginning00:11:43 Pronoia00:13:49 Sal Training in the Middle East00:14:41 Sal Could Beat Nicky in Jiu Jitsu00:15:44 Sal Applies to B-Team00:17:17 Thank You Joe Rogan00:19:33 Our Sponsors00:23:31 Thank You Joe Rogan00:25:25 Dana White00:25:55 Business Partner00:26:22 Is Pronoia Real?00:26:35 Fundamentals Program00:26:50 How'd We Become Business Partners?00:30:10 Fundies is a Party00:31:37 Come Train with Us!00:32:28 John Danaher at SMMA00:37:00 When Ethan Moved to Renzo's00:37:27 Damien's Start in BJJ00:40:19 Omni John00:42:43 Gordon Tips Everyone but Sal00:43:35 Is Sal the Real Professor?00:51:54 Sal Apologizes00:53:22 Kody & Sal00:59:30 Kid's Class01:02:17 Wake Surfing01:05:00 Simple Band01:09:42 Future Guests01:10:12 Whole Carton of Cigarettes01:11:02 Outro01:11:38 Simple Band Covers Revival by Zach Bryan

Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, we welcome one of the greatest grapplers in the world, William Tackett. William is a black belt under Rodrigo Cabral, he’s known for his relentless pace, technical precision, and success across major competitions. Despite his young age, William has already solidified himself as a dangerous leg locker and a well-rounded submission hunter. Off the mats, he’s known for his humble demeanor, work ethic, and commitment to evolving the sport.Produced by @allywolskiFind us on Instagram @thesimplemanpodcastFind us on TikTok @therealsimplemanpodcastSIMPLEMAN MERCH NOW AVAILABLEhttps://simplemanma.myshopify.comMAREK HEALTH:🥼 https://marekhealth.com/simpleman - Get a 10% discount on diagnostic testing (use code SIMPLEMAN)MASF Supplementsuse promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!"https://masfsupplements.comInstagram @masf_supplementsPRONOIAhttps://www.pronoiabjj.com/Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkoutInstagram: @pronoiabjjCARNE JERKY@carnejerky_PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimpleManPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorTimestamps00:00:00 Intro00:00:29 Welcome William Tackett00:01:53 William's Upcoming Fight00:02:41 William's Training Camp00:04:59 Jiu Jitsu and Weight Training00:06:35 Tackett Bros Personalities00:08:28 Structuring Training00:09:42 Wrestling Breakthrough 00:11:46 CLA00:18:51 Our Sponsors00:22:35 Pre Diabetes00:31:33 Diet and Supplements00:41:38 Tackett Bros Training Together00:43:13 Homeschooling00:45:05 Andrew's Full Send Mentality00:51:42 The Tacketts & CJI00:54:26 UFC BJJ/ADCC/CJI00:59:14 Ethan's Mindset01:00:56 Outdoor Time and Trucks01:04:47 Ethan Popped a Guy's Rib01:06:31 Loose Ligaments01:10:56 Limiting Injury01:13:16 Wojlockin01:14:42 Delusion & Overconfidence01:15:22 Tacket vs Junior Match Predictions01:17:24 Does William Want Kids?01:24:44 Getting Ready for Trials01:34:56 Damien at West Coast Trials 202401:48:19 Outro