Best Josh McKinney Podcasts (2025)

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#350 Thanksgiving Special: "Thanks for Kneeing me in the Nuts" 1:08:47

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This Thanksgiving, I’m giving thanks to the real heroes of jiu-jitsu: the ball-kneeing white belt, the conspiracy blue belt, the ref-blaming victim, and that mysterious hair in my mouth. If you’ve ever trained Jiu Jitsu and thought, “Am I the only one suffering?”—this episode is your emotional support roll. Plus, finger tape, gi drawstrings, and th…

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#31 Packers POV: Colby Wooden 13:33

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, defensive lineman Colby Wooden talks about his emergence as a vocal leader on the team, the importance of brotherhood off the field and earning his college degree this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Green Bay Packers

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Forks Out with Tracy Clayton 57:49

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You know we had to find a special story to celebrate the return of Tracy Clayton! This week's tale involves a big family, a cabin in the woods, and the mysterious disappearance of a sweet potato pie. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Go…

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361: Greg Warren - I Made it Further than Shane Gillis at West Point 1:06:51

1d ago1:06:51

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Steve Mulroy, Gabby Salinas, and Dr. Bruce Randolph 59:25

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Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, who at present is juggling many more responsibilities these days. The Safe Task Force record number of arrests are straining court resources leaving him scrambling and looking for options. He joins me live to lay it all out. State Representative Gabby Salinas was one of the plaintiffs a…

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#349 ONE HACK for Getting Good at Jiu Jitsu (FAST) | Performance Days 59:14

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What if one rule could change your Jiu-Jitsu forever?In this episode, Josh breaks down Performance Days — the once-a-week training hack that forces you to focus, show up sharp, and actually test your skills under pressure. No extra conditioning, no complicated drills… just one intentional day designed to make you suck less fast.If you’ve been feeli…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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Anne Rice's Email With A Vampire with Mike Rugnetta 52:09

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Mike Rugnetta graciously accepted our invitation to a vampire ball in New Orleans. Follow Mike on Instagram here. Listen to his podcast Never Post here. And here's that collab with ICYMI. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directl…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

10d ago58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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360: Brandon Novak - Skating with Bucky Lasek and Bam Margera 1:41:08

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Floyd Bonnor Jr, Earl Fischer, and Bruce Randolph 59:31

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Episode Notes A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives.

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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#348 Why You Keep Losing Competitions 1:09:19

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Want to actually win your next tournament? This episode gives you the exact blueprint. I’m breaking down the 10 most reliable ways to compete better, feel calmer, and show up like the best version of yourself on competition day. No fluff. No clichés. Just the training systems, mindset shifts, and strategy upgrades that make the biggest difference f…

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Love Is Blind with Malala Yousafzai 58:49

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Welcome to season NINE of Normal Gossip! We're kicking off the season with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and a story about four college students on a star-crossed Eurotrip. Order Malala’s new memoir Finding My Way here and follow her on Instagram here. You can join us in donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund here or Transanta here. Sub…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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359: John Amaechi - Reaching the League in Six Years 1:13:53

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Theresa G. Isom and Joy Redmond 58:35

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Episode Notes My guests include MS State Senator Elect Theresa G. Isom. The former healthcare administrator was elected representing the 2nd District which includes parts of DeSoto and Tunica counties. The result of a special election becoming the first African American and female to represent DeSoto County. She tells me how she did it and finally …

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#347 Women's BJJ Hot Takes... 1:04:52

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This is the episode nobody else had the guts to make. Have you ever wondered, "what are the HOTTEST women's BJJ Hot takes?" You'll never need to wonder again... We’re talking about everything people whisper about on the mats but never say out loud: 🥋 Women’s-only classes, creepy DMs, mean-girl rolls, male egos, smelly gis, and the teenage boys who …

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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358: David Koechner - I Hope I Like Me 1:02:25

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Scott Fortin, Rich Lando, and Gloria Browne-Marshall 59:46

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Episode Notes My guests include Scott Fortin, President and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank. This has been a pretty stressful time to be sure, with the government shutdown putting federal employees out of work and food programs like SNAP being effectively shut down. With thousands being affected and inventory low, he tells me how they will continue …

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#37 Jack Taufer - Jiu Jitsu Training, Teaching & Traveling 1:50:17

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Chris has an enlightening conversation with Jack Taufer, a Dave Kama Jiu-Jitsu black belt. They talk about his beginnings in the art looking for a way to deal with street fights as a young man and then finding jiu jitsu which changed his life. They also discuss his time traveling and teaching the art to students all over the world. They also talk a…

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#346: 13 Jiu Jitsu Horror Stories! 1:13:11

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Every Jiu-Jitsu gym has its own ghost stories—broken toes, cursed Darce chokes, phantom white belts that vanish for years, and students who never came back. In this Halloween special, I(@thejoshmckinney) and Bryce(@bryceallen_) share 13 real mat horror stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and appreciate how crazy our sport really is.From "Ralphi…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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Rev. Keith Caldwell, John Ray Clemmons, Dr. Steve Threlkeld 59:50

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Episode Notes My guests include MICAH Memphis President Rev. Keith Caldwell. In the midst of what is happening in our city on a few fronts, he has been pretty busy of late. From the Federal intervention and the fear and uncertainty for many as it continues, to the refusal of the Mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with unions, he shares his…

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357: Sal Vulcano - Impractical Parenting 1:08:14

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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#345 The Sacred Art of Stalling 1:16:15

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Everyone hates stalling—until they realize it’s actually strategy. In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) breaks down why the best competitors know when to slow the game down, how to use the clock as a weapon, and why “winning is winning” (shoutout Dom Toretto). Learn how to control pace, protect your energy, and make less Jiu-Jitsu happen when it ma…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Only If You Get Caught with Patrick Redford 33:23

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We've got one more treat for you before we'll be back with more gossip next month! This is the first episode of Patrick Redford's new podcast Only If You Get Caught. Only If You Get Caught is about how we can better understand sports and culture by examining how humans cheat in ways big and small. Sacramento Kings fans have long believed that the N…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…

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Lee Harris, Josh Spickler, and Stephanie Yarbrough 59:39

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Episode Notes My guests include the first appearance of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. He was one of the first public officials to speak out regarding the Memphis Safe Task Force in his opposition against it. Three weeks later, we have seen over 1000 arrests, thousands of tickets written, 200 ICE arrests and many unanswered questions. He joins me …

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356: Dolph Lundgren - Fighting Rocky and Beating Cancer 1:05:26

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#30 Packers POV: Dr. Chris Carr 25:16

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In this episode of the Packers POV podcast, the Packers director of performance psychology and team behavioral health clinician Dr. Chris Carr talks about leading an NFL performance psychology program, details the importance of the player-only meditation room at Lambeau Field and shares his trusted mental health techniques that can be utilized by a…

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#344 I'm Quitting BJJ, Here's Why... 56:21

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After 17 years I'm Quitting BJJ If you want to know why, listen to the episode. HeadnodHQ Home of American Jiu-Jitsu Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” The Competitor’s Journey Join ⁠ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Follow the show on⁠ Instagr…

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Mike Malott & Kevin Holland join ahead of co-main clash, UFC Vancouver picks 57:19

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by both sides of UFC Vancouver’s co-main event — Kevin Holland and Mike Malott — just days before the welterweights step into the Octagon. Mike Malott stops by first to talk about representing Canada once again on home soil. Well aware of the danger Holland presents, he breaks down their matchup and shares what …

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Michael Aswell Jr., Bas Rutten, UFC Rio reactions 1:14:56

2M ago1:14:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a stacked Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered with two guests and plenty to unpack after UFC Rio. First, Houston’s own Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show fresh off his first UFC win — a first-round knockout in Rio — to talk about what it felt like silencing the Brazilian crowd, cutting down from 210 pounds in high s…

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Erika Sugarmon, Natalie McKinney, and Torrey Harris 59:38

24d ago59:38

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Episode Notes My guests include County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon. First, they vote to change the election cycle of the school board only to have the Mayor veto it. Will there be an override? Also, the state Comptroller has not approved the Shelby County budget so what could that mean? I ask and she responds. Natalie McKinney was elected to the sc…

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355: Yannis Pappas - Childbirth, Coleslaw, and ChatGPT 1:04:53

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#343 Black Belt's Guide to Getting Promoted 1:02:24

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What is required of a black belt? What is required of a blue?Today Josh(@thejoshmckinney) defines every belt and exactly what you should be focused on at every belt.This episode is literally made for everyone white to black belt! Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles, feat. Rob Biernacki(FREE): ⁠https://www.bjjmentalmodels.com/isuck⁠ ⁠sportshygiene.com⁠ Promo Co…

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Montel Jackson talks high-stakes co-main vs. Figueiredo, UFC Rio predictions 45:15

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a new Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered with bantamweight contender #15 Montel Jackson, who joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Rio. Reflecting on his journey from wrestling to the world of mixed martial arts, Montel discusses how watching…

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Edmen Shahbazyan, Yousri Belgaroui, UFC 320 takeaways 1:01:56

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the week with a pair of middleweights at very different points in their UFC journeys. First, Edmen Shahbazyan joins the show fresh off his third win of 2025 to break down his first-round knockout at UFC 320, share what’s changed in his mindset since joining Xtreme Couture, and explain why he believes his best days…

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