Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRacism Can’t Be Ignored in Jiu-Jitsu Gyms (w/ Deon Thompson & Stephen Hall)
Racism, extremism, and exclusion aren’t abstract problems in martial arts. They show up in real gyms, affect real people, and shape who feels safe on…
7 months, 1 week ago
This moment feels like the 1930s
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Stephan Kesting unpack the political chaos of early 2026 and its real-world consequences for mart…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
We Must Never Forget January 6th. — Jeff Shaw, Fighting Matters
7 months, 4 weeks ago
BJJ's Best and Worst of 2025
This episode of Fighting Matters closes out the year with a no-holds-barred look at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2025. The hosts break down the biggest win…
8 months ago
The relentless bullying of trans athletes
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker confront the relentless bullying and scapegoating …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The True Villain in The Boys (And It's Not Who You Think)
The Fighting Matters crew is joined by Shaun Benson from The Boys to talk about about the show and how it relates to the state of the world right now…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Craig Jones trolled his way into the NYT
In this episode of Fighting Matters, Steve Kwan and Jesse Walker talk with writer Adrian Nathan West about his New York Times piece on Craig Jones, e…
9 months ago
How bad BJJ coaches trap you with rank
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Stephan Kesting, and Jesse Walker break down how bad BJJ coaches trap students wit…
9 months, 1 week ago
MAGA Needs an Exit Strategy
In this episode of the Fighting Matters podcast, hosts Steve Kwan, Mike Mahaffey, and Jesse Walker talk about the recent political shift of Marjorie …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The UFC Betting Scandal, with Luke Thomas
MMA analyst Luke Thomas joins the Fighting Matters crew to discuss fixing fights in the UFC in particular, and MMA in general. We look at which spec…
9 months, 4 weeks ago