Best Steve Kwan Podcasts (2025)

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Jiu-Jitsu, Negotiation & Resilience: Lessons from BJJ Mental Models Host & Black Belt Steve Kwan 1:18:35

1d ago1:18:35

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Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it really mean to be like water in business, on the mats, and in life? This week on Rolling Through Negotiations, we welcome Steve Kwan, host of the world’s most popular Jiu-Jitsu concepts podcast, BJJ Mental Models, a show that’s reshaped how thousands think about training, strategy, and growth i…

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Mike Waltz Leaves the Group Chat & Trump’s Town Hall Gets Racist | Sen. Elissa Slotkin 29:42

17h ago29:42

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Michael Kosta continues TDS coverage of Trump’s 100th day in office with reports from NewsNation’s town hall, where the president racially slighted Stephen A. Smith, as well as details on Mike Waltz’s exit and subsequent United Nations promotion, and Pam Bondi’s ridiculous claims about fentanyl deaths. With anxiety-inducing news cycles and Trump De…

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Trump Fights ABC Interviewer Over Photoshopped Image | Presidential Biographer Jon Meacham 37:11

1d ago37:11

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Desi Lydic covers Trump’s 100th day celebrations: inviting ABC News into the White House to misunderstand the Declaration of Independence, grooving to his famous “YMCA” dance, and putting the economy on financial Ozempic. From the dark halls of Santa Monica to the caves of the Trump administration, Stephen Miller has been working in the shadows as …

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Mini Ep. 52: Shifting Platforms 10:45

1d ago10:45

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In this week's mini-episode we discuss shifting platforms, wherein you as the bottom player use continuous movement to prevent your opponent from fully establishing their base on top of you. Moving away from big, explosive escape attempts and toward smaller, continuous movement makes a huge difference in your success from bottom positions. Get our …

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Trump Hits 100 Days & Canada Celebrates By Electing the Anti-Trump | Katherine Maher 28:01

3d ago28:01

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On Trump’s official second 100th day in office, Jordan Klepper delves into his lack of follow-through, including the division he’s sown, his back-and-forth on tariffs and firings, and taunting Canada until they elected a liberal prime minister. Trump let Elon Musk take a chainsaw to the federal workforce in order to save taxpayers money, but after …

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Jon on Trump's First 100 Days: Destroying America's Reputation, Economy, and Leverage 40:50

4d ago40:50

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Jon Stewart takes a look at Trump’s first 100 days: from plummeting approval ratings to unfulfilled promises on immigration, health, and the economy, to destroying his reputation as a shrewd negotiator with China and Ukraine. Chris Hughes, an economist and the author of “Marketcrafters,” sits down to unpack the economy’s fall under Trump and how un…

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Recapping Trump's Second First 100 Days - Part 2 1:34:07

5d ago1:34:07

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In Trump's first 100 days back in the White House, he wreaked havoc on the economy with his tariff rollout, wiped out DEI, and ignored court orders after wrongfully deporting a resident--all while floating the possibility of a third term. Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News team recap it all in Part 2 of Donald Trump's second term (so far). See o…

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Ep. 335: The PLAY Framework, feat. Erin Herle 1:03:33

4d ago1:03:33

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This week we're joined again by Erin Herle! In this episode, Erin introduces the PLAY framework and explains why humor is a fundamental element of good culture and learning. Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinherle/ Get Erin's new book, If You’re Not Laughing, You’re Losing: https://amzn.to/4jP5x8K Work with Erin: https://www.e…

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Hard Boiled: The Iconic Hong Kong Blood Opera | Episode 103 | Asians Represent! x John Who? 1:42:16

4d ago1:42:16

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CW: Discussion of policing, firearms, and crime Enjoy this episode of the John Who? podcast - a spin-off of Asians Represent! For this episode of the podcast, Brandon Lim of Black Belt Cinema joined Daniel and Drew for a discussion about John Woo's 1992 Hong Kong action masterpiece, Hard Boiled. They discussed the impact of this movie on Hong Kong …

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TDS Time Machine | Arab American Heritage Month 36:16

5d ago36:16

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Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with The Daily Show as we look back at interviews from some of our favorite Arab American guests. Bassem Youssef joins Jon Stewart to compare notes on hosting a political comedy show, and how it's different doing it in Egypt. Ramy Youssef joins Trevor Noah to discuss how he made his hit show Ramy from his own …

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In the Field with Troy Iwata 22:51

7d ago22:51

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Get out there and get some fresh air with Troy Iwata as he hits the field for The Daily Show. Troy embraces the world of professional cuddlers, nvestigates the phenomenon of tipflation, meets Joe Biden's biggest superfan, and dives deep into the Gathering of the Juggalos to find out who the fans and followers of the Insane Clown Posse are voting fo…

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Recapping Trump's Second First 100 Days - Part 1 1:34:05

8d ago1:34:05

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Celebrate the second coming of President Donald J. Trump with Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team as they recap everything Trump has done in his first 100 days back in the White House. From Inauguration Day to naming the Gulf of America to his ham-fisted approach to international conflicts, this is Part 1 of Trump's second term (so far). See…

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TDS Time Machine | Illegal Immigration 31:16

9d ago31:16

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Listen in as The Daily Show looks back at America's favorite pastime: arguing about immigration policy! John Stewart unpacks a John McCain led "not-amnesty" plan. Resident Expert John Hodgman joins to lay out the truth about illegal immigration's health impacts. Aasif Mandvi checks in to report on anti-Mexican sentiment. Al Madrigal heads to Texas …

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Mini Ep. 51: Technique Chaining 10:28

8d ago10:28

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In this week's mini-episode we explain the importance of technique chaining, and why "Jiu-Jitsu is the space between the techniques." Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium memb…

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Kim Cousins, Roll or Die Podcast Co-Host: Lessons from One of Australia's Early Female BJJ Black Belts 1:01:39

9d ago1:01:39

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Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it take to become one of the first female black belts in a male dominated sport and how does that mindset translate to life off the mats? In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Kim Cousins, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and co-host of the Roll or Die podcast. With…

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In the Field with Grace Kuhlenschmidt 26:35

10d ago26:35

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The truth is out there, and so is Grace Kuhlenschmidt, so follow along as the Daily Show correspondent hits the field. Grace learns how to live off the grid in the middle of Manhattan from a man who's been doing just that. She tackles aging in the government by meeting with the youngest member of congress. Prior to the election she met with profess…

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TDS Time Machine | Earth Day 20:04

10d ago20:04

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Humanity and Earth have been locked in an eternal struggle to see which can destroy the other first. But today is the one day we give it up for ol' roundy. It's Earth Day! Jon Stewart reports on Al Gore and Leonardo DiCaprio's efforts to get the word out for Earth Day. Sam Bee talks to environmentalists to see if she can get them on her side. Lewis…

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TDS Time Machine | Easter 25:34

12d ago25:34

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Don't mind that human sized anthropomorphic rabbit hiding eggs in your lawn, it's time for The Daily Show to take a look at Easter. Jon Stewart breaks down the difficulty of Passover competing with Easter. Sam Bee joins Jon to report on the White House egg roll keeping out gay families. Trevor Noah checks in on Trump's weird Easter festivities, and…

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Ep. 334: Project-Based Gameplanning, feat. Josh Vogel & Dr. Mike Israetel 57:28

11d ago57:28

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This week we're joined by two BJJMM alumni: Josh Vogel and Dr. Mike Israetel! In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss the unique way they build gameplans at The Jiu-Jitsu Company. Follow Josh and Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshrvogel https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel Subscribe to Josh and Mike on YouTube: https://www.youtube…

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Daniel & Drew Have a Work Meeting | No Dice, No Problem #32 1:10:51

11d ago1:10:51

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Ever wondered how an Asians Represent podcast episode comes together? In this special No Dice, No Problem episode, Daniel and Drew sat down for a laid-back chat about Battletech and to answer listener questions...only to end up planning some episodes for the next exciting season of Asians Rep! Check out the John Who? podcast: johnwhopodcast.carrd.c…

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TDS Time Machine | 4/20 33:30

13d ago33:30

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You can put this podcast in your ears, but be careful not to inhale. It's The Daily Show's coverage of marijuana through the years and the legal system. Jon Stewart discusses the road to legalization, and research monkeys that know how to party. Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert go head to head over legalization and wife swapping. John Oliver digs i…

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TDS Time Machine | Wrestlemania 24:59

14d ago24:59

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Leap into the squared circle with The Daily Show's fake news coverage of the world's realest sport. Jon Stewart unpacks the WWE hitting the stock market with help from Stephen Colbert, and reports on the 2008 presidential candidates dropping in to campaign on Monday Night Raw. Wyatt Cenac tags in wrestler Mick Foley to help explain political strate…

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RFK Jr. Sparks Outrage Over Autism Remarks & Elon Musk Slides Into DMs and Wombs | Nancy Kwan 33:43

14d ago33:43

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Ronny Chieng covers Elon Musk’s mission to have babies over DM, Pete Hegseth’s Air Force diversity purge, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine coded attack on autism, and proof he has never seen "Love on the Spectrum." Michael Kosta & Ronny Chieng go head to head over Rory McIlroy’s Masters Tournament takeover, brand-new Barbie Lebron James, Bryce Harper’s on-fi…

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From Rugby to Jiu Jitsu: Alfie Penney's Journey of Discipline and Mastery 30:32

15d ago30:32

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Jujitsu with Alfie Penny: The Intersection of Sport, Discipline, and Life In this episode of the Jujitsu Mindset, host Pete Deeley interviews jujitsu practitioner and coach Alfie Penny. Alfie shares his journey through various sports, emphasizing how jujitsu and rugby shaped his character and discipline. The conversation delves into the similaritie…

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China Strikes Back at Tariffs by Roasting JD Vance & Selling Out Luxury Retailers | Sen. Tammy Duckworth 35:34

16d ago35:34

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Ronny Chieng breaks down how JD Vance's comments calling Chinese people "peasants" have escalated both the shade war and the trade war with China, impacting American industries from automakers to Hollywood. Plus, Troy Iwata chimes in on the one thriving business of the trade war: TikTok luxury knockoffs. Michael Kosta checks in with Canadians to se…

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Mini Ep. 50: Phases of Passing 9:19

15d ago9:19

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In this week's mini-episode we explain the phases of passing: disentangle, control, pass. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mini Ep. 49: Phases of Guard https://podcast.bjjmentalmodels.com/243161/episodes/16950582-mini-ep-49-phases-of-guard Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't f…

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James 'JT' Tomlinson, Bulletproof for BJJ Co-Host: Negotiation, Chaos & the BJJ Mindset 1:29:37

16d ago1:29:37

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Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 Can the mindset you build on the mat help you navigate chaos, set boundaries, and negotiate with clarity? In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with James “JT” Tomlinson, co-host of Bulletproof for BJJ, black belt under Lachlan Giles, and lifelong coach and movement expert. Toge…

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Harvard Rejects Trump Order, SCOTUS Gets Left on Read | Nimesh Patel 27:56

17d ago27:56

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Ronny Chieng tackles the Trump administration shirking responsibility for a Maryland father's mistaken deportation to El Salvador, their aggressive media tirade invoking Osama Bin Laden, and Harvard's defiance of Donald Trump. Plus, Josh Johnson explains how Trump's power changes from Harvard to El Salvador. Trump promised that under his presidency…

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