Jits and Giggles

Brothers, Phil and Ric (Animal Black Belt) Migliarese join Alysa to discuss their bjj careers starting in the 90's to present time. Not only are they black belts in Jiu Jitsu, they are also black belts in story telling. This episode is 2 hours of knowledge mixed with unintentional stand up comedy. Or in this case, sit down comedy.

Mike "The Wizard" Wacker speaks with Alysa about owning a gym, competing, ibjjf, coaching, Jiu Jitsu in the 90's, and so much more.

In this "Sunday short" mini episode, 4 year old Bruce talks about why he loves Jiu Jitsu. Spoiler, "it's because he does."

Mickayla Rush, Blue belt, talks about her dating fails and successes within the bjj community, she offers dating advice, discusses her recent super fight, and more.

DeAnna Bennett, pro MMA fighter and BJJ black belt, discusses her MMA career, her love for coaching, her love for using naughty words, her favorite and least favorite opponents, and so much more.

Dante Rivera, former UFC and Bellator fighter, and owner of Dante Rivera BJJ Academy, speaks to Alysa about the Grappling Industries incident that went viral. They also discuss coaching, being a professional athlete, and so much more.

ADCC head ref, Miguel Benitez comes on the pod to discuss all things ADCC, reffing, being a gym owner, competing, and so much more.

Rich Hernandez, owner of Closed Quarters BJJ, talks to Alysa about all things Jiu Jitsu, including using bjj as a cop, coaching kids, competing, and so much more.

Jose Soto talks about his pro MMA career, how he lost his vision in one eye, his BJJ experience, why he never gives up, and more!

This week Alysa does a solo episode! Join her as she answers your questions, talks about starting the podcast, and maybe...raps?