Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/super-upper-punch Folks talking about martial arts, and fighting and nonsense. Wrap your hands and bring your baby wipes, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Powered By Gifted Sounds Network © 2018 Gifted Sounds Network b9c295f4-f207-5341-af17-b1f79638260e no en-us Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:32:30 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:01:27 -0500 https://www.giftedsounds.com/super-upper-punch/ https://img.transistor.fm/ahB35UxPr0XmHCSz4GnB6NpUnqhSuh5N7NuaRfmVC5I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg2NjUvMTU4NDcy/MzQ1MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg https://www.giftedsounds.com/super-upper-punch/ episodic Gifted Sounds Network Folks talking about martial arts, and fighting and nonsense. Wrap your hands and bring your baby wipes, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Powered By Gifted Sounds Network Folks talking about martial arts, and fighting and nonsense. Gifted Sounds Network No Yes 2 2 16 16 Mike Steadman full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5df1940190c9a20b873c7cf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fddd58b Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Rich Rodriguez Rich Rodriguez 3121 Mike Steadman of Ironbound Boxing joins Rich and Lance in studio to talk about boxing in the naval academy, how POC have been told to conform to succeed, and opening Newark’s first and only nonprofit boxing gym for youth. Mike Steadman of Ironbound Boxing joins Rich and Lance in studio to talk about boxing in the naval academy, how POC have been told to conform to succeed, and opening Newark’s first and only nonprofit boxing gym for youth. Yes 2 2 15 15 Rachael Washington full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5dd4a00bcb893b61e3f94cac https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3f11ca5 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Rich Rodriguez Rich Rodriguez 3573 Rachel Washington joins Rich and Lance in the studio for this long-overdue episode. They talk about transitioning from performing arts to boxing, growing up with a pro football player father, and her upcoming fights in the Olympic trials. Rachel Washington joins Rich and Lance in the studio for this long-overdue episode. They talk about transitioning from performing arts to boxing, growing up with a pro football player father, and her upcoming fights in the Olympic trials. Yes 2 2 14 14 Chris Alfonso full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5d49e72e1475550001db7ca3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16d9418a Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:04:54 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 4509 Muay Thai practitioner and BJJ purple belt Chris Alfonso aka Puerto Rican Chris joins Rich and Lance in the studio. They talk about Chris’s time at American Top Team in Florida, picking up jiu-jitsu, being overweight before picking up martial arts, and his upcoming trip to Vegas for the IBJJF World Master Championship. They also foolishly try to watch the UFC during the recording. This one is all over the place, but it’s a good time! Muay Thai practitioner and BJJ purple belt Chris Alfonso aka Puerto Rican Chris joins Rich and Lance in the studio. They talk about Chris’s time at American Top Team in Florida, picking up jiu-jitsu, being overweight before picking up martial arts, and hi Yes 2 2 13 13 Ronnie Love full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5d009ab5031d1600010c88d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d16b424f Wed, 12 Jun 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Rich Rodriguez Rich Rodriguez 4440 On this episode, Rich and Lance are joined by amateur heavyweight boxer Ronnie Love. Ronnie talks about growing up with a boxing promoter mother, switching from football to the sweet science, and his journey to going pro. They also talk about training under the same shady coach and beating the hell out of tough guys in the gym. On this episode, Rich and Lance are joined by amateur heavyweight boxer Ronnie Love. Ronnie talks about growing up with a boxing promoter mother, switching from football to the sweet science, and his journey to going pro. They also talk about training und Yes 2 2 12 12 Rich and Lance full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5cd22bbf15fcc0c7309578b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75d041b6 Wed, 08 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 2310 On this episode, Rich is joined by....nobody. Just Rich and Lance working the boards. But Lance steps up, and the guys get into some interesting talk about drug testing, femininity in male-dominated sports, and more. On this episode, Rich is joined by....nobody. Just Rich and Lance working the boards. But Lance steps up, and the guys get into some interesting talk about drug testing, femininity in male-dominated sports, and more. Yes 2 2 11 11 Sherman Watson full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5b9808844fa51a6ce5578b8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae72deac Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 3771 Big Sherm from the Let’s Be Real Sports podcast joins Rich in studio fresh off his first ever jiu-jitsu class! The guys talk about the popularity of MMA in the mainstream, interim belts, horses, and how the traditional ball sports grow compared to combat sports. Plus, Rich goes on a tangent about Hawaii. Big Sherm from the Let’s Be Real Sports podcast joins Rich in studio fresh off his first ever jiu-jitsu class! The guys talk about the popularity of MMA in the mainstream, interim belts, horses, and how the traditional ball sports grow compared to combat Yes 2 2 10 10 Rob from McDojoLife full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5c887f06b208fcbbdd0c85d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb406738 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Rich Rodriguez Rich Rodriguez 4076 “SUP Season 2! We’re starting off strong with Rob from McDojoLife calling in. Rob talks to a VERY sleepy Rich about his criteria for finding bad martial arts practices, receiving death threats, and infamous self-defense videos, and more. “SUP Season 2! We’re starting off strong with Rob from McDojoLife calling in. Rob talks to a VERY sleepy Rich about his criteria for finding bad martial arts practices, receiving death threats, and infamous self-defense videos, and more. Yes 1 1 9 9 Sayer and Eric of Secret Roll Club full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5bf6452cf950b75bc49a8dd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/813ad2f4 Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:04:03 -0500 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 3630 Sayer and Erik from Secret Roll Club come in to tell Rich about how they grew from a clandestine crew of BJJ outliers but grew into one of the most popular events in the grappling world. Sayer and Erik from Secret Roll Club come in to tell Rich about how they grew from a clandestine crew of BJJ outliers but grew into one of the most popular events in the grappling world. Yes 1 1 8 8 Tara Sanchez full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5bc67fbce79c70e9c7dcaf44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e18fd037 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 2890 14-year old judo brown belt Tara Sanchez and her father Blue Sanchez join Rich in studio to talk about competing on the national youth circuit, balancing competition and school, and how to grow up loving martial arts. Plus Lance learns about Tara’s anime-style rivalries! 14-year old judo brown belt Tara Sanchez and her father Blue Sanchez join Rich in studio to talk about competing on the national youth circuit, balancing competition and school, and how to grow up loving martial arts. Plus Lance learns about Tara’s anime- No 1 1 7 7 Flavio Silva full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5bbd32e7104c7bcd8f3c5913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e86f37c6 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 4439 Guitarist extraordinaire and BJJ black belt Flavio Silva talks to Rich about the marriage of performing arts and martial arts, growing up in Brazil, and the NYC jazz scene. Guitarist extraordinaire and BJJ black belt Flavio Silva talks to Rich about the marriage of performing arts and martial arts, growing up in Brazil, and the NYC jazz scene. Yes 1 1 6 6 Edwin “Junny” Ocasio full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5b980a05aa4a99149b24fd4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0257bb1 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 3419 Edwin “Junny” Ocasio joins the show to talk with Rich about overcoming adversity and addiction, the explosion of various competitive grappling organizations, and the importance (and difficulties) of self-promotion. Edwin “Junny” Ocasio joins the show to talk with Rich about overcoming adversity and addiction, the explosion of various competitive grappling organizations, and the importance (and difficulties) of self-promotion. No 1 1 5 5 Jaime Perea, Humberto Perea & Katie Kikendall full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5b7743380e2e72c2bccc4169 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a21830c Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 4659 MMA fighters Jaime, Humberto, and Katie come in studio to tell Rich about competing on the amateur circuit, weight issues, and how to look cool in jiu jitsu spats. Plus we all learn about Katie’s former life as a private investigator! MMA fighters Jaime, Humberto, and Katie come in studio to tell Rich about competing on the amateur circuit, weight issues, and how to look cool in jiu jitsu spats. Plus we all learn about Katie’s former life as a private investigator! No 1 1 4 4 Alex Mann full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5b5fa9d78a922d3f43ae6add https://share.transistor.fm/s/4984e232 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 3130 Karate black belt Alex Mann joins Rich in studio to talk about how he uses his own experiences learning in his youth to help him teach children today, the unique problem-solving abilities of children, and how all the retro movies we love are now unwatchable in the era of #metoo Karate black belt Alex Mann joins Rich in studio to talk about how he uses his own experiences learning in his youth to help him teach children today, the unique problem-solving abilities of children, and how all the retro movies we love are now unwatchab Yes 1 1 3 3 Stephen Koepfer full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5b2957a6f950b7db4a9321c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8de3e6f4 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 4841 Stephen Koepfer aka Sambo Steve joins Rich in-studio to talk about doing stunts on TV and film, what early grappling tournaments were like, and more. Plus Meke takes over the engineer seat for Lance this episode and asks how martial arts and law enforcement intersect. Follow Steve on Instagram and Twitter @sambosteve Find out more about New York Combat Sambo at ussambo.com Learn more about Breakfall Studios and their stuntwork at breakfallstudios.com or on the gram @breakfallstunts Stephen Koepfer aka Sambo Steve joins Rich in-studio to talk about doing stunts on TV and film, what early grappling tournaments were like, and more. Plus Meke takes over the engineer seat for Lance this episode and asks how martial arts and law enforceme Yes 1 1 2 2 Masterskya full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5adf541d88251befdefd551e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9128c05 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 2646 Brazilian jiu jitsu black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Flores join Rich in the studio to talk about their gym Masterskya, community-minded martial arts, and the early days of BJJ in NYC. And Lance learns what dojo storming is! Brazilian jiu jitsu black belts Alex Ecklin and Van Flores join Rich in the studio to talk about their gym Masterskya, community-minded martial arts, and the early days of BJJ in NYC. And Lance learns what dojo storming is! Yes 1 1 1 1 Jon Thomas full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5a83c43453450a84f625aa2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/063650f4 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 3537 Jon Thomas from Tap Cancer Out, calls in to tell us about building his own non-profit from selling t-shirts at MMA events, all the way to partnering with organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise over $900,000 to date for cancer research. Jon Thomas from Tap Cancer Out, calls in to tell us about building his own non-profit from selling t-shirts at MMA events, all the way to partnering with organizations such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise over $900,000 to date for cancer research. No 1 1 1 1 Introduction full 5012135dc4aa13a9a284db64:5a32de3441920260801e9f3c:5a8144d271c10b61a50884d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e25e104e Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Super Upper Punch Super Upper Punch 289 Two guys talking about martial arts, fighting, and bullshit. Wrap your hands and bring your baby wipes, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Two guys talking about martial arts, fighting, and bullshit. Wrap your hands and bring your baby wipes, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Yes