Jits and Giggles
Episodes
Ep 102 Rose Miller “Rosie Rolls”
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Miller, aka “Rosie Rolls” speaks with Alysa about everything from content creation to the ongoing issue of SA in our BJJ community.
El 101 Talia Nierman
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blue belt and influencer, Talia Nierman is scrappy, aesthetic, and definitely NOT boring. We talk about jiu jitsu, creating content,competing, trainin...
Kate and Stephen
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Black belts (and spouses) Kate and Stephen
Ep 99 Beatrice "Berimbozo" Jin
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beatrice Jin, aka "berimbozo" as she is highly recognized on instagram, comes on to chat all things bjj with Alysa. They discuss her competi...
Ep 98 Pisey Tan: I Survived Iraq, Jiu Jitsu Taught Me To Live Again
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Combat veteran Pisey Tan served our country and lost both of his legs during war. He tells his story of surviving multiple battles and then finally fi...
Ep 97 Josh Wyland
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
High level competitor Josh Wyland sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj. They discuss the bjj community, being a gym owner, competitor, CLA, ...
Ep 96 Sijara "Sarj" Eubanks
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sijara, aka "Sarj" sits down with Alysa to discuss her UFC career, being on the "Ultimate Fighter", being a coach, the bjj communi...
Ep 95 Manny Morales
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pro MMA fighter, Manny Morales sits down with Alysa to discuss his recent title win, training bjj and mma, improving his mindset, and so much more.
Ep 94 Brian Grant and Sean Robichaud: We Defy Foundation
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
National Ambassador Coordinator for We Defy Foundation, Brian Grant and Philly Coordinator, Sean Robichaud sit down with Alysa to discuss all things W...
Ep 93 Kyvann Gonzalez and Vanessa Comeau: Partners On And Off The Mats
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bodega athlete's Kyvann and Ness discuss all things dating, Jiu Jitsu, owning a gym, UFC BJJ, and more!
Ep 92 Ryan Cafaro: MMA Fighters Are Vagines
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CFFC world champion, Ryan Cafaro sits down to discuss his polarizing hot takes, his MMA career, coaching, women in MMA, and so much more.
Ep 91 Melissa and Annie Couce: Sibling Chat In New York
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To start off 2026 my sisters, Melissa and Annie, join me to discuss all types of topics. We discuss what they think certain bjj positions and submissi...
Ep 90 Roosevelt Sousa: I Sold Water Bottles To Come To The States
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roosevelt Sousa is known for his incredible athletic abilities. Behind all his success is persistence, humility, and the ability to never give up.
Ep 89 Ethan Crelinsten: Back Takes And Brotherhood
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Crelinsten, Simple Man's unofficial funniest member, sits down with Alysa to discuss his journey as a high level competitor. They discuss Et...
Ep 88 Jeremiah Wells: UFC Welterweight
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UFC Welterweight, Jeremiah Wells sits down with Alysa to discuss his MMA career. They also discuss his upbringing, his life lessons, and so much more....
Ep 87 Greg Souders: Eco Bros Have Ruined Eco
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Souders, owner of Standard Jiu Jitsu, and accomplished coach, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj. Greg talks about his infamous ecolo...
Amanda Mazza
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Mazza comes on for the second time to discuss her recent injury at Fury grappling, her recovery, being an athlete and more!
Ep 85 AJ Discianni: This Sport Is So Bad
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Discianni, drops all the hot takes. He talks about being a business owner, competing, why he's pessimistic about this sport, but also why he lo...
Ep 84 Joslyn Molina: 13 Year Old Super Star
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joslyn Molina is a 13 year old super star bjj practitioner. With her recent WNO win, she is on fire winning any competition she enters. With trials on...
Ep 83 Derek Moneyberg: Beyond The Black Belt
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jiu-Jitsu internet sensation, Derek Moneyberg has caught a lot of flak from the bjj community. Who is he beyond his black belt?
Ep 82 Paige Ivette: Jiu Jitsu and Mental Health (feat Mo Black)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paige Ivette talks to Alysa about all things Jiu Jitsu. She speaks on mental health and how Jiu Jitsu helped her through some intense times. They also...
Ep 81 Maggie Grindatti Lira
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj.Maggie talks about growing women's bjj, being a coach, being a competitor, and so much more....
Ep 80 Brianna Ste-Marie
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian black belt, and world champion, Brianna Set-Marie, joins Alysa to discuss all things bjj. They discuss being a full time athlete, competing, ...
Ep 79 Jackson Galka
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Galka, owner of North Star Academy, and an athlete himself, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj,muay Thai, mma, being an instructor...
Ep 78 Chris Wojcik
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Wojcik, bteam's leg locking athlete, shares his bjj journey, and CJI experience. He also discusses with Alysa his love for writing, and his ...
Ep 77 Gabi Garcia: From Villain To GOAT
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabi Garcia, aka Craig Jones wife, and right hand woman of CJI, sits down to discuss behind the scenes of CJI, her childhood, her bjj journey, and SO ...
Ep 76 Maya Nazareth: Alchemize Fightwear
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maya Nazareth is the founder and owner of Alchemize Fightwear. She discusses her journey of starting a clothing business, being an athlete, her women ...
Ep 75 Skyler Munson: I Joined A Cult
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Skyler Munson is a competitive Jiu Jitsu athlete. She wasn't always though. Pre Jiu Jitsu, she "joined a cult." During this episode, Skylar talks abou...
Ep 74 Jacob Rodriguez (Jayrod) Full Episode
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Rodriguez, sits down with Alysa to talk all things Jiu Jitsu ,even the "elephant in the room."
Ep 73 Rob Ingram "McDojo"
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Ingram aka McDojo sits down with Alysa to discuss his popular Instagram and YouTube channel. He talks about how he exposes McDojos, and terrible p...
Ep 72 Earl "Trouble" Small
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earl "Trouble" Small talks to Alysa about owning his gym, fighting MMA, his Jiu Jitsu journey, being on "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding"...
Ep 71 Nick Albin (Chewy)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Albin, aka Chewy, aka the creator of ChewJitsu, the popular YouTube channel, sits down with Alysa. They discuss all things bjj, being an instruct...
Ep 70 Helena Crevar
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Wave black belt, Helena Crevar talks to Alysa about her bjj journey, how she became a bjj star, what she does when she's not on big stages, an...
Ep 69 Brandon Reed
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Reed speaks on his upcoming CJI team involvement with Daisy Fresh, coaching, his wrestling background, his mindset when it comes to competing,...
Ep 68 Brandon Keller
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Keller, one of the owners of American MMA and Wrestling, talks to Alysa about being a coach, running a wrestling gym, balancing students and t...
Ep 67 Pat Sabatini
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UFC fighter and professional grappler, Pat Sabatini, discusses all things MMA and Jiu Jitsu. He talks about many hot takes including pulling guard dur...
Ep 66 Devhonte Johnson
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Devhonte Johnson, competitor and owner of Bones BJJ, sits down with Alysa to discuss his upcoming match against Daishi Goto, being a coach, competing,...
Ep 65 Emily Ader & Mila Perez
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily and Mila are two 8 year old Jiu Jitsu students. They compete regularly, and have adorable and spunky personalities. They share with Alysa what t...
Ep 64 Katie Hooven
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Hooven, brown belt out of New Wave bjj discusses her experience training with the team, helping to run "Grappling Getaways", what'...
Ep 63 Seth Daniels
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Daniels, owner of Fight 2 Win, past coordinator of ADCC, sits down to discuss all things bjj, including women being paid in the sport, running a ...
Ep 62 Karla Shellhammer
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karla is co-owner of the bjj clothing company, Gaidaima, a black belt in bjj, a Venezuelan native, and competitive both on the mats and within her com...
Ep 61 Danny Maira
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Maira, co-owner of Movement Art Jiu Jitsu, sits down with Alysa to discuss all things bjj, running a gym, competing, self defense bjj, sport bjj...
Ep 60 Albert Davis
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and bjj purple belt, Albert Davis, sits down with Alysa to discuss comparisons between bjj and stand up comedy, training with a purpose, bein...
Ep 59 Ian Butler
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Butler sits down with Alysa to discuss his wrestling career, his non profit wrestling club, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and so much more!
Ep 58 Katie B & Katie C (Main Character JJ)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, wh...
Ep 57 Josh Baker (Hammer Challenge Series)
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Baker, owner of Hammer Challenge Series sits down with Alysa to discuss the upcoming HCS competition. We also discuss all things bjj, including A...
Ep 56 Nick Salles
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jit...
Ep 55 Dan Manasoiu (Big Dan)
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Dan Manasoiu sits down with Alysa to discuss being a part of "New Wave", living in Puerto Rico, his involvement with the ecological appr...
Ep 54 Adele Fornarino
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADCC double gold champ, Adele Fornarino sits down with Alysa to discuss her upcoming main even at the UFC invitational against Ffion Davies, ADCC, bei...
Ep 53 Kevin Dantzler (Ecological Approach Mini Episode)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Ep 52 Tom DeBlass
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom DeBlass talks all things BJJ, working for One Championship, running a gym, speaking up for the bullied youth, and more.
Ep 51 Laura Kent and Jon "Thor" Blank
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Ep 50 Cathryn Discianni
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Discianni sits down with Alysa to discuss owning a gym, navigating rebuilding a brand, competing on big stages, owning unique animals, and more.
Ep 49 Ernest Magrys & Stephen Cullen
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Owners and founders of the rashguard company Criminal Guard, Ernest Magrys and Stephen Cullen join Alysa to discuss owning a business, competing, bein...
Ep 48 Jasmine and Achilles Rocha
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine and Achilles Rocha talk about growing up in a bjj family, competing, ibjjf, adcc, shit talking, their bjj hot takes, and more.
Ep 47 Sergio and Paul Ardila
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers, Sergio and Paul Ardila sit down with Alysa to discuss competing, balancing their careers and passions, steroids, supination, CJI, ADCC, and ...
Ep 46 Ryan Aitken
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Aitken, who recently took 1st place at PGF, talks about all things competing, training, recovering, supine vs prone, rice cookers, and more.
Ep 45 Sean Robichaud
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Robichaud, creator/owner of People Doing Martial Arts, talks all things jiu jitsu, marketing, community, social media, photography, and more.
Ep 44 Shane Fazen
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Fazen aka "the fight tips guy" talks all things striking, jiu jitsu, coaching, YouTube, marketing, and more.
Ep 43 Jordan Syatt
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Syatt is a black belt when it comes to nutritional advice and comedy. Most people don't know he's also a purple belt in jiu jitsu. Jordan and A...
Ep 42 Rene Sousa
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rene Sousa talks about competing, high rollers competition, ibjjf, being Brazilian, how to market yourself, and so much more.
Ep 41 Zach Maslany
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Maslany, owner of 10th Planet Bethlehem and Finisher's sub only competition, talks to Alysa about being an owner, a coach, a CJI judge, and so mu...
Ep 40 Phil and Ric Migliarese
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 39 Mike Wacker
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike "The Wizard" Wacker speaks with Alysa about owning a gym, competing, ibjjf, coaching, Jiu Jitsu in the 90's, and so much more.
Ep 38 Bruce Bruza (Mini Episode)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Sunday short" mini episode, 4 year old Bruce talks about why he loves Jiu Jitsu. Spoiler, "it's because he does."
Ep 37 Mickayla Rush
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mickayla Rush, Blue belt, talks about her dating fails and successes within the bjj community, she offers dating advice, discusses her recent super fi...
Ep 36 DeAnna Bennett
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ep 35 Dante Rivera
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dante Rivera, former UFC and Bellator fighter, and owner of Dante Rivera BJJ Academy, speaks to Alysa about the Grappling Industries incident that wen...
Ep 34 Miguel Benitez
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ADCC head ref, Miguel Benitez comes on the pod to discuss all things ADCC, reffing, being a gym owner, competing, and so much more.
Ep 33 Rich Hernandez
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep 32 Jose Soto
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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!
Ep 31 Solo Mini Episode (Alysa Couce)
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alysa does a solo episode! Join her as she answers your questions, talks about starting the podcast, and maybe...raps?
Ep 30 Robert Peach
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of Beacon Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness, Robert Peach, talks about combat sport related injuries, coaching MMA/BJJ, running a gym, what it ta...
Ep 29 Jay Regalbuto
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Regalbuto is an ADCC judge, commentator, illuminati founder, 2nd degree black belt, and more. He speaks to Alysa about ADCC worlds, coaching super...
Ep 28 Alex Webb
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Webb talks about her busy life as a business owner, mom of three, and a wife to retired UFC fighter, Jonavin Webb. Alex explains how she dealt wi...
Ep 27 Jerry Spence
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Spence, Webb MMA black belt, speaks with Alysa about his anxiety, gaining humility through jiu jitsu, how he trains now vs 15 yeas ago, and so m...
Ep 26 RJ Nealon
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RJ Nealon speaks with Alysa about adaptations he has made while training and competing in jjiu jitsu, his opinion on not letting limitations hold you ...
Ep 25 Christy Balassaitis and Tarah Coward
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Best friends since 5 years old, Christy and Tarah, discuss their jiu jitsu journey, their personal experiences, challenges they have overcome, their p...
Ep 24 Bruce Quinn
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce sits down with Alysa to discuss being a gym owner, his experience with competing, his love for his gym community, he offers advice, and so much ...
Ep 23 Andre Petroski
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Petroski talks about his battle with drug addiction, his journey to being in the UFC, his upcoming fight, and so much more.
Ep 22 Ffion Davies
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ffion Davies joins Alysa to discuss her decision to leave ADCC to compete in CJI. She also talks about her judo background, her dream super fight, Tay...
Ep 21 Felicia Rinier
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Felicia Rinier, a black belt in jiu jitsu, talks about coaching a women's only class, what has helped her in her jiu jitsu journey, her advice to ...
Ep 20 Gabe Iacovino
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Iacovino, talks to Alysa about navigating life, competing, and training jiu jitsu, all while being blind. He also discusses the amazing jiu jitsu...
Ep 19 Joe Pyfer
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Pyfer, UFC Middleweight, talks about his injury after his first contender series, how wrestling and jiu jitsu kept him out of trouble, what it'...
Ep 18 Becca Burkhart
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becca talks about being a dietitian, a competitor, a mom, her business, and more. She goes into detail about how she prepares food and hydration for h...
Ep 17 Shama Ko
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shama Ko, program director for Girls in Gis, speaks about her role in Girls in Gis, her jiu jitsu journey, and more. Later in the episode, Nancy and Y...
Ep 16 Mike Moor
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Moor, aka Mindset Mike, explains how important and necessary having the correct mindset is when competing. He talks about being a mindset coach, ...
Ep 15 Drew Beech and Joey Bowen (Few Will Hunt)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co founders of Few Will Hunt, Drew Beech and Joey Bowen, sit down and discuss how their business was started, the difficulties of running a growing bu...
Ep 14 Dylan Royce
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alysa sits down with Dylan Royce, 2nd degree black belt, to discuss his involvement with effective fitness combative training, jiu jitsu's positiv...
Ep 13 Marissa Pacelli
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive brown belt, Marissa Pacelli (a clockwork arm bar), talks about mental health, competing, her unique instagram handle, cross training, why ...
Ep 12 Jonavin Webb
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonavin Webb, owner/coach of Webb MMA, and retired UFC fighter, speaks on mental health, being a professional athlete, running his gym, coaching, and ...
Ep 11 Charlie and Lennox Grimberg
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sisters, Charlie and Lennox, discuss bullying, how jiu jitsu has increased their confidence, their coaches, their favorite jiu jitsu submissions, and ...
Ep 10 Molli Zborowski
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Molli dives into what it means to be a good bjj partner, how to have hard conversations on the mats, her experience competing at all ...
Ep 9 Cindy Ung and Kelly Zaccheo (Part 2)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this episode, Cindy and Kelly discuss keeping bjj rolls safe, competing against younger competitors, how to be successful being ...
Ep 9 Cindy Ung and Kelly Zaccheo (Part 1)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1, Cindy and Kelly discuss balancing being scientists, training jiu jitsu, and having a social life. They also talk about how to get over stag...
Ep 8 Daishi Goto
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daishi talks about winning the Atlantic City Open, coaching, his journey to becoming a wrestler, his wiener ,and so much more.
Ep 7 Cade Berardelli
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cade talks about being an MMA fighter, resisting the temptations of partying, his choice to leave a college scholarship to pursue MMA, and more.
Ep 6 Kevin Dantzler
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin talks about his match with Aljamain Sterling,competing,coaching,his love for Steve Harvey, and more.
Ep 5 Amanda Leve
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda leve talks about her huge win against Gabe Garcia, her MMA journey, her competition mindset, and more.
Ep 4 Steve Joachim
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Joachim, jiu jitsu brown belt, discusses being an officer while also being a high level competitor, his fitness journey, his love for Jay Regalb...