A series of conversations between Oliver Taza and a variety of guests including some of the most decorated athletes and personalities in the martial arts world.
Johnny Gonzalez is a professional MMA fighter from Uvalde, Texas currently based in Austin training at Black Widow MMA.
26 Dec 2024
#12 - Sebastian Attard
Sebastian Attard is an Australian/Egyptian grappler traveling to the US for training and multiple high level competitions.
11 Dec 2024
#11 - Abraham La Montagne
Abraham La Montagne shares his training experience with John Danaher and Team New Wave Jiu Jitsu, leveraging their innovative techniques to elevate his skills.
11 Dec 2024
#10 - Landon Elmore
Landon Elmore shares his insights on grappling, training with John Danaher, and his experience with Team New Wave Jiu Jitsu.
22 Oct 2024
#9 - Davis Asare
Davis Asare is a Norwegian/Ghanaian grappler based in Austin, Texas training with John Danaher and Team New Wave Jiu Jitsu. We talk about his Jiu-Jitsu journey, the lessons he's learnt along the way, future plans and much more!
6 Sept 2024
#8 - Helena Crevar
Helena Crevar is coming off a silver medal performance at the 2024 ADCC World Championships where she became the youngest ADCC medalist in history.
11 Oct 2023
#7 - Juan Ayala
Juan Ayala is a Puerto Rican grappler who recently made the move to Austin, Texas to continue his training with John Danaher and Team New Wave.
13 Aug 2023
#6 - Luke Griffith
Luke Griffith is a South African grappler who currently lives in Austin, TX and trains with John Danaher and the New Wave Jiu Jitsu team. He is an ADCC Trials Champion and competed in the 2022 ADCC World Championships.
11 May 2023
#5 - Jimmy House
Jimmy House is a strength & fitness coach who frequently competes in competitive powerlifting. He is also a black belt and active competitor in the sport of Jiu Jitsu.
9 Apr 2023
#4 - Satoshi Ishii
Satoshi Ishii is a Japanese-born mixed martial artist who currently resides in Croatia. He won the gold medal in Judo at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and has since turned his focus to MMA.
21 Mar 2023
#3 - Fernando Diaz
Fernando Diaz is a Puerto Rican jiu jitsu practitioner who played a major role in helping John Danaher and his team, formerly known as DDS, get situated and adjusted to their new lives in Puerto Rico. He has since moved to Austin with the team to further his journey as a practitioner and was even recently promoted to brown belt by Gordon Ryan.
8 Feb 2023
#2 - Reese LaFever
Reese LaFever is an up and coming grappler out of Nashville who recently made the move to Austin to train with John Danaher and the New Wave Jiu Jitsu team.
18 Jan 2023
#1 - Christos Papadelos
Christos Papadelos is the founder and president of Enigma TV, an online streaming platform featuring some of Austin's best up and coming grappling events. He resides in Austin where most of his events take place and trains with John Danaher and the New Wave Jiu Jitsu team.
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YouTube views
28,317
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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YouTube
85
Engagement
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