BJJ Charleston Podcast

About BJJ Charleston Podcast

The BJJ Charleston Podcast explores the people, stories, and experiences that shape the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community in Charleston, South Carolina and beyond. Hosted by David McWilliams, each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, academy owners, competitors, and everyday practitioners from across the Carolinas and around the world. While Jiu-Jitsu is the common thread, the discussions go far beyond the mats. Guests share stories of success, failure, adversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, family, recovery, personal growth, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're a lifelong grappler, a casual fan, or simply interested in hearing compelling human stories, you'll find something here. Real people. Real conversations. Real stories. New episodes released regularly. Follow us on Instagram at @bjjcharleston. Email bjjchspod@gmail.com to submit your suggestion for our next guest.

Publisher

David McWilliams

Category

society & culture · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Podcast 52: Brian Edwards | Changing The People Around You

   Brian Edwards is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, decorated competitor, Citadel graduate, entrepreneur, and former owner of Swampfox Jiu-Jitsu in Florence, South Carolina. Over nearly two decades on the mats, Brian has accumulated an extraordinary competitive résumé, including two IBJJF Masters World Championships, three Pan Masters titles, and dozens of IBJJF gold medals. He has endured multiple surgeries, including a total hip replacement. He is a husband, father of five daughters, and suc...

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Podcast 51: Chris Popdan | Chango BJJ | Nicknames, Kids' Programs, & Karate?

   Chris Popdan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and owner & head instructor at Chango BJJ in Summerville, SC. Chris has trained in martial arts for more than 40 years, beginning with Judo before continuing into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His teaching style focuses on making high-quality training approachable to beginners while still giving experienced students room to grow. His focus is on creating a strong culture and helping students develop confidence, skill, and consistency through t...

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Podcast 50: Rosierollz | Rose Miller | Adventures, Good, & The Will to Overcome

   Rose Miller is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, a longtime competitor, performance coach, and content creator based in San Diego, California. With more than a decade of experience training and competing, Rosie has worked with major organizations in the sport, including the IBJJF and FloGrappling as a writer and content creator. Known on Instagram as @rosierollz, she has built a following by breaking down complex Jiu Jitsu concepts into practical, easy-to-understand lessons. Her approach emph...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

4

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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