The Chito Vera Podcast

Sally McRae, an accomplished ultra-mountain runner and motivational speaker, shares her exhilarating journey in endurance sports. She recounts thrilling high-altitude race tales filled with humor and camaraderie. Sally opens up about the emotional and physical toll of injuries, emphasizing recovery's challenges. The importance of mental resilience in both running and fighting is explored, along with the enriching impact of travel and community in sports. A true testament to strength and passion, her insights resonate deeply with athletes and enthusiasts alike.

Dr. Chris Asandra is an anti-aging physician and vitality expert. Dr. Asandra has improved the health and quality of life for countless men and women worldwide with his cutting edge therapies and treatments. He has offices in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills. 

Rich Lambourne is a two time olympian and one time gold medalist as a volleyball player and coach for Team USA. Rich currently lives in Orange County, California. 

Emanuel "Manny" Santiago  is a professional skateboarder from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Manny is the first Puerto Rican skateboarder to be in Street League and he has also competed in the X Games. Manny currently lives in Southern California. 

Grizzly Forge owner & founder, Lucas O’Hara, was born & raised in Georgia. As soon as he was old enough, he joined the Army. After 8 years of service, he decided that his journey would continue serving overseas through contracting. Once stateside, he was trying to find his own path in the civilian world. He tried a blacksmithing class at a local forge, Goat n Hammer, and by the end of the class he had fallen in love. He is now on of the most sought after knife makers and blacksmiths in the world. Check out his work at GrizzlyForge.com

Jason Acuña, better known by his stage name Wee Man, is an American stunt performer, television personality, professional skateboarder, and actor. He is one of the stars of the reality comedy series Jackass and the host of Fox Sports Net's skateboarding show 54321. 

Chito y Chente analizan UFC 316 y comparten sus predicciones para la noche de pelea. Además, Chito habla abiertamente sobre su lesión y explica por qué tuvo que retirarse del combate.

Jared Watson is the frontman and co-founder of the band Dirty Heads.

Skateboarding icon Omar Hassan, Costa Mesa’s own legend, drops in on the pod. From dominating the X Games to bending the limits of vert and pool skating, Omar’s career has shaped the sport for three decades. Hear untold stories from the contest circuit, the street spots that built his fearless style, and what he is up to today. 

Chito opens up about the injury he suffered during training that forced him to withdraw from his scheduled fight on the UFC 316 card in New Jersey.