Episode 8: Does Your Belt Matter?

Part 2 and the conclusion of our first interview with physical therapist, performance specialist, and founder of The Strong Angle, Dr. Lyneil Mitchell. If you can believe it, BJ and Lyneil are still talking about Pittsburg. We also talk about Madonna, training while being stuck with a desk job, and The Knee Machine.Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or by email at [email protected].

Part 1 of our interview with physical therapist, performance specialist, and founder of The Strong Angle, Dr. Lyneil Mitchell. Lyneil is a lifelong friend of BJ so you know they are going to spend way too much time talking about Pennsylvania and how BJ was a menace in the streets. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast.Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or by email at [email protected].

This week the guys construct the ultimate sparring playlist. Is it all just BBMac songs? Maybe! Also we talk way too much about prowrestling's Attitude Era, pineapples, and Indian magicians. All this and more on The Tap Often Podcast. Playlist can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aHkfNd2E3iEFaNW3RBz1b?si=44087a108b154c22Contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or email [email protected]

This week Gaidama sponsored No Gi World and Pans IBJJF Champion and co-owner of Underworld BJJ in Washington DC Danielle Gallo joins the podcast to talk about her two greatest passions in life: pulling guard and emulsifying oil, egg yolks, and an acid. BJ bores everyone with talks about musicals and Alex learns a new breathing technique. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast.Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or by email at [email protected].

This week the guys discuss the value of belts in martial arts. Also, Alex describes things as "pretty cool" one billion times and BJ does the most confusing Tap In/Tap Out yet. We got the return of Double Vision and a brand new segment. Can dreams really come true for one of our hosts!? Hit us up on instagram @tapoftenpodcast or email [email protected].

This week Pittsburgh born Muay Thai coach and mindset coach Scott Brain of Pittsburgh joins us to talk about Pittsburgh and BRAND NEW BROWN BELT BJ can't figure out where the microphone should be. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast. Feel free to contact us via email [email protected] or on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast.

The mailbag returns and we got another controversial round of Tap In/Tap Out. Dig it! Alex debut's a new segment called Double Vision. The guys then discuss who is on their personal Mount Tapmore for MMA. Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or email at [email protected].

Tap Often is back with two guests this time with our longest podcast yet. Tony Harris, personal trainer at Olympus Gym and coach at Capital MMA Herndon, and Marcus Taylor, head S&C coach at Gonzaga High School and co-owner of Petsworth Fitness, join BJ and Alex to talk about weight lifting, coaching, and leaving your jiu jitsu belt at the gym as a personal insult to your black belt. Feel free to contact us @tapoftenpodcast on instagram or [email protected].

This week the guys answer your questions with our first ever Q & A. We got another round of Tap In/Tap Out. Find out if BJ can even explain why his favorite music group is his favorite. Spoilers: He can't!. We also got a surprise debut for everyone. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast. Feel free to contact us at @tapoftenpodcast on Instagram or email [email protected].

It's our first guest episode! Blackbelt Jennifer Zanotti-Ferrari, owner of True Style Jiu Jitsu and Fitness and Capital MMA - Takoma, joins us to talk about navigating the world of jiu jitsu as a woman and ways gym owners and teammates can make it a safer and more accepting space for women. If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse in jiu jitsu, please reach out to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) or The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453)