Marco The Nerd PODCAST
Welcome to the podcast — where fitness meets real life. This is a space for honest conversations about training, discipline, mindset, and what it really takes to stay consistent — in and out of the gym. From workouts and routines to motivation, setbacks, and mental toughness, we break down the habits that actually move the needle. Jiu-jitsu is part of the journey, but the focus goes beyond the mats — it’s about building strength, resilience, and a lifestyle that pushes you forward. No fluff. No fake motivation. Just real talk, real experiences, and lessons you can apply right away. Whether you’re in the gym, on the mats, or just trying to level up day by day — you’ll find something here that hits.
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A dad, worker, and lifelong student of the grind, navigating long hours, family life, the gym, and jiu-jitsu. This show is about staying in the fight when life gets busy—embracing the setbacks, missing the mats, and using that fire as fuel to keep moving forward. Because discipline isn't about perfection; it's about refusing to let go of who you are.
Turning 40 changed everything.
Dad life, jiu-jitsu, and learning what actually matters in the long run.
This podcast is about slowing things down and getting real about life, training, and priorities. Less ego, less stress, less caring about things that don’t serve you — and more focus on health, family, mindset, and showing up better every day.
Through jiu-jitsu, fitness, and everyday lessons as a father, I’m fi...
Strength isn’t built overnight. It’s earned through discipline, hard training, proper conditioning, and staying consistent with nutrition day after day. 💪
Had an awesome conversation with my friend James Tognarini about what it really takes to perform at your best — inside and outside the gym.
Training hard is important, but recovery, mindset, and nutrition are what keep you going long term.
🎙️ New podcast episode ...
In this episode, I talk about a recent jiu jitsu session that felt completely normal — until the next day when my knee had other plans.
No major injury, just one of those moments that reminds you how important recovery really is, especially as you get older.
I get into the reality of training close to 40, balancing pushing yourself while also knowing when to slow down, and why staying consistent matters more than going all out.
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This podcast is about what it really means to keep training as you get older—especially as you approach 40 and beyond.
We talk fitness, discipline, and the mindset it takes to stay consistent when recovery becomes just as important as the workout itself. From strength training to jiu-jitsu, to the everyday challenges of balancing life, work, and performance—this is the real side of training that most people don’t t...
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in your 40s hits different. It’s less about ego and more about longevity—training smarter, recovering better, and showing up consistently. In this episode, we break down the real challenges, mindset shifts, and lessons that come with staying on the mats while balancing life, work, and everything in between.
In this episode, we talk about the life and legacy of Chuck Norris — from his roots as a world champion martial artist to becoming a Hollywood icon and one of the internet’s biggest legends. We break down his impact on combat sports, his influence on discipline and mindset, and how he became more than just a fighter — a cultural phenomenon that spanned generations.
its been a year but im back. i dont even know where to begin. so much happening in the world. i cant touch base on everything. this will be a short one but expect more episodes to come in the future. laetr nerds
i cold plunged at least 100 times in 5-6 months and let me tell you. i have some opinions . is it for everyone ? maybe will see. have a look at my personal experience with these ice baths
#coldplunge #icebath #coldtherapy
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had the great honor to record a show with Kenny kim from @MATMADE . You seen him on many platforms and sharing Jit jitsu techniques and also the stories of how jiu jitsu changed peoples lives. today i wanted to find about more about Kenny and his jiu jitsu journey #bjj #jiujitsu #newepisode
Thanks to SAM from @optimalstretchclinicosc for coming on today. We Talked about important issues about athlete's and regular people . the importance of Not stretching and the impact it can cause you #streching #musclerecovery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjtechnerd/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZuwHOqYfnot7qS7LL4zki?si=lMIqlsEQSCOIV_N4FT34GA&nd=1&dlsi=f19ec6b7ad9f478f Apple Podcast: https://...
Let’s talk about Saunas . I think it could create a huge change in your overall health. When you use a sauna, your body adapts to mild stress. Adding mild stress causes your body to adapt and become stronger. also it just feels pretty awesome after you finish doing a sauna session Other things i like to do are cold showers, ice baths, and exercise. There are a lot of health benefits of sauna therapy, including an incre...
What an awesome individual ! Chris Just obtain his blackbelt and also won a super fight last week. Lets Say he's been busy. i had a great time talking to him about his martial art journey and of course just talking about our everyday life. Don't miss this one
Cold Plunges have been so popular lately, so I wanted to take a closer look into why. My personal goal was to start a cold water immersion journey, submerging myself into cold water for 10days in a row. Can I withstand cold temperatures, and will I see any benefits to cold plunging? I find out in this video! #challenge #fitness #lifestyle check out the guys at warrior willpower and if you like what you see use my discount code:...
i had a great Time Talking to Martin who actually started a new jiu jitsu fight format here in Montreal , Quebec , CANADA. Some may know Jiu Jitsu just became legal in Quebec in late 2023. what does that mean now ? Huge Opportunities in bjj competition here in here Quebec. What Martin has done is now being a new format of jiu jitsu competition that i think will not juts be huge in Quebec but all of Canada. If You Love jiu jitsu and...
On todays Podcast William Chung returns to a special 1 year Anniversary to BJJ TECH NERD PODCAST. We talk about jiu jitsu and were we are today. Little over a year ago myself and will were still white belts and going through very hard times in learning or surviving in bjj. Today i guess we still have some hard times in our Jiu jitsu Journey but we have come a long way. We try and Laugh it out and remember all the dumb stuff we did ...
i had a great talk with Tom Deblass . A very well known figure in the jiu jitsu community. i was always a big fan of Tom and as soon as he mentioned his buddies over bully program . i had to reach out. As a father bullying is something that worries all parents. he is doing great work connecting to children world wide and given them help in martial arts. Don't miss this one #martialarts #bjj #jiujitsu Instagram: https://www.inst...
What a Great Honor to have an episode with the great rock legend Zoltan Bathory @FiveFingerDeathPunch We spoke about his early childhood and passion for martial arts. Zoltan started Judo at the age of 9 years old and later in life started his Jiu jitsu journey. Now being a black belt in judo and jiu jitsu , his passion for martial art continues . We Dive in the WORLD of PGF. Professional Grappling Federation. Don't Miss...
i had a great time talking with Ari :) A mom with no excuse to train jiu jitsu and also make time to compete. we had a few laughs on bjj as a whole and also some similarities as both be being parents. Jiu Jistu is Fun and Hard at the same time. Don't Miss this one #bjj #jiujitsu #parenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjtechnerd/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZuwHOqYfnot7qS7LL4zki?si=lMIqlsEQSCOIV_N4FT34GA&am...
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