JudoPod by JudoTV

About JudoPod by JudoTV

Step onto the tatami with JudoPod, the official podcast from JudoTV — where Olympic champions, world medallists, and legends of the sport share their stories like never before. Hosted by Robin Willingham and Thea Cowen, each episode delves into the mindset, moments, and memories that define the world’s elite judoka — past and present. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a competitive athlete, or just curious about the discipline behind the throws, JudoPod brings you closer to the heart of judo than ever before.

Publisher

JudoPod

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   #21: Martti Puumalainen aka ‘The Nice Guy’: Big man. Big personality. Bigger ambitions.

   Finland’s powerhouse, Martti Puumalainen joins JudoPOD for a candid, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about life as a heavyweight judoka. Press play to learn some of his tricks of the trade and why he believes kindness is the most important thing in an intense contact sport where throwing and submissions are the aim of the game.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   #20: Justin Flores: Judo as a secret weapon in MMA. J FLO's unique life created regrets and opportunities. How do you find your niche?

   Judo player, wrestler, grappling coach to the some of the biggest names in the UFC game, including team mate and close friend Ronda Rousey, Justin Flores explains how judo - and his regrettable break from it - has shaped his life in an incredible way. Where does he feel judo has a space in the martial arts world and how do we get more eyes on the sport we love?

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   #19: Patricia Sampaio: Portugal's Olympic medallist talks about the darker times behind judo's biggest smile.

   Patricia Sampaio has been burdened with huge injuries during her career, but they've only led to bigger results. The European Champion, World and Olympic bronze medallist is not only a force to be reckoned with on the tatami but she is one of the sports greatest personalities, so come get to know her story and why Kayla Harrison is such a big influence.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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