

Jits and Giggles
Jits and Giggles
Alysa Couce interviews the people of the Jiu Jitsu community, asking the hard hitting questions and of course, giggling with the homies.
Episodes
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 18min
Ep 60 Albert Davis
Comedian and bjj purple belt, Albert Davis, sits down with Alysa to discuss comparisons between bjj and stand up comedy, training with a purpose, being a dad, and so much more.

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 13min
Ep 59 Ian Butler
Ian Butler sits down with Alysa to discuss his wrestling career, his non profit wrestling club, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and so much more!

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
Ep 58 Katie B & Katie C (Main Character JJ)
Katie B and Katie C have an ongoing feud which will be somewhat settled March 30, on Main Character JJ. The two have agreed to a power slap ending, where the winner power slaps the loser 3 times. In this episode I interview both women separately, to have them tell their side of the story. Listen to both of their truths, and choose your fighter.

Mar 19, 2025 • 55min
Ep 57 Josh Baker (Hammer Challenge Series)
Josh Baker, owner of Hammer Challenge Series sits down with Alysa to discuss the upcoming HCS competition. We also discuss all things bjj, including ADCC,IBJJF, and coaching.

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 25min
Ep 56 Nick Salles
Nick Salles, co owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss the good, the bad, and the out of date Jiu Jitsu theories and Jiu Jitsu"hot topics". Nick also talks about opening a gym during the pandemic, being black belt under Mikey Musumeci, and so much more.

Feb 26, 2025 • 37min
Ep 55 Dan Manasoiu (Big Dan)
Big Dan Manasoiu sits down with Alysa to discuss being a part of "New Wave", living in Puerto Rico, his involvement with the ecological approach debate, ADCC, and so much more.

Feb 20, 2025 • 45min
Ep 54 Adele Fornarino
ADCC double gold champ, Adele Fornarino sits down with Alysa to discuss her upcoming main even at the UFC invitational against Ffion Davies, ADCC, being a smaller competitor, managing her social media and so much more.

Feb 19, 2025 • 22min
Ep 53 Kevin Dantzler (Ecological Approach Mini Episode)
Kevin Dantzler joins Alysa for the second time in this mini episode. They discuss the ecological approach and have a very poorly executed rap battle.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
Ep 52 Tom DeBlass
Tom DeBlass talks all things BJJ, working for One Championship, running a gym, speaking up for the bullied youth, and more.

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep 51 Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank
Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank sit down with Alysa to discuss 10th Planet Bethlehem, 10th Planet Allentown, Finishers Sub Only, dating in Jiu Jitsu, and so much more.


