The HJR Podcast

Collete Davis opens up about being sent to Turnabout Ranch as a teen and the harsh reality she faced inside the program. She breaks down what the experience was really like, how the treatment shaped her, and how it unexpectedly led her to discover her passion for cars and engineering.

Welcome to the official HJR Podcast!

Hosted by Harrison Rogers, The HJR Podcast brings you candid conversations with some of the biggest names in fight...

Benson Henderson and legendary MMA coach, John Crouch, sit down for a sharp, no nonsense breakdown of the state of MMA. They dive into what Sean O’Malley’s future looks like after two losses to Merab, how Henry Cejudo matches up with rising talent Peyton Talbott, and whether fighters should retire with a statement or slip out quietly. They also unpack the growing problem of eye pokes in the UFC and the surge of politics in the spor...

Jarred Taylor breaks down the origins of Black Rifle Coffee, from the spark he and Evan Hafer followed to build a veteran-led brand to the moment they decided to take the company public. He shares why college never made sense to him, the mentor who shaped his business mindset, and how podcasting became one of their most powerful tools for connecting with customers. Jarred also opens up about veteran reintegration and the practical ...

Henry Cejudo joins Harrison to break down the hilarious moment he accidentally whispered about a girl’s butt on Rampage Jackson’s live stream, only for the mic to catch every word. Henry opens up about catching heat from his wife after the clip went viral, and then Rampage himself jumps in to give his side of how it all went down.Welcome to the official HJR Podcast 👊Hosted by Harrison Rogers, The HJR Podcast brings you candid conv...

Victoria Vortex opens up about her journey from Judo to wrestling after a wrist injury changed everything. She talks about the struggle to find opponents her size, the feeling of not fitting in anywhere, and how stepping onto the mat gave her a kind of confidence that most people never experience.

Victoria dives into why she believes every woman should learn combat sports for their own safety and self-respect. She shares the real st...

Olympic gold medalist, Helen Maroulis, opens up about the battles she fought long before standing atop the podium. From wrestling boys as a kid and facing discrimination in the sport to proving doubters wrong on the world stage, Helen shares the raw and unfiltered truth behind her journey.
She talks about the pushback from family and friends, advice for young wrestlers struggling early, and how she learned to believe she could b...

Rob and Dana Linn Bailey sit down for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to be a couple in business together. They open up about navigating social media attention, the pressures of the fitness industry, and how they’ve learned to balance competition and partnership.Dana shares how she broke into bodybuilding at a time when her look and attitude were considered taboo, why she never gave in to the pressure to change h...

Holly Holm opens up about how much longer she plans to fight, the passion that still drives her, and what comes next once she hangs up the gloves. She talks about her dream of becoming a color commentator, why coaching isn’t as glamorous as people think, and the addictive rush of competition that keeps fighters coming back for more!
From the raw emotions that hit after a fight to her thoughts on bare-knuckle boxing and her teamm...

Olympic gold medalist and former UFC champ Henry Cejudo opens up about his journey from wrestling mats to the MMA cage.

He shares his first memories of discovering MMA, the struggles of transitioning from wrestling, and how he started his career with four straight knockout wins. Henry also recalls the most nervous he’s ever been before a fight and even tells a wild street fight story from Halloween night.

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Rampage Jackson joins the show and takes us deep into his legendary career. He shares how he went pro after only 2 amateur fights and the wild stories behind those first bouts. Rampage recalls his first pro fight against Marvin Eastman, fighting open hand, and when he started slapping people outside the cage - something inspired by Japanese icon Antonio Inoki.
He opens up about the first autograph he ever gave in Japan, the frie...

Ellie Smart is a professional cliff diver and founder of the Clean Cliffs Project. In this conversation, she shares what first drew her to the sport, the scariest dive she’s ever done, and how she manages the mental side of high-risk dives.

We also dive into her pursuit of a Master’s in Sports Psychology, her goals for the next five years, and what it’s like traveling the world through diving - from dream locations to brutal cold-wa...

Maycee Barber joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on her journey and future in the UFC. She shares how her parents opening a karate gym shaped her fighting style, why her power sets her apart in the division, and clears the air on her recent withdrawals.

We also dive into her thoughts on Erin Blanchfield, how long she sees herself competing, and the opponent she wants next. Plus, Maycee reveals her timeline for return...

From chasing a dream in baseball to building one of the most iconic sandwich shops in the country, Ike Shehadeh’s story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into how Ike’s Sandwiches got started, the lessons he learned from his father, and the powerful mindset shifts that carried him from homelessness to entrepreneurship with Ike's Sandwiches.

Ike opens up about his early aspirations, the adversity that shaped him...

In this episode we sit down with influencer John Ferguson to dive into life as a little person with raw honesty and humor. John shares his perspective on the word midget - why he’s not personally offended but still pushes against its use for the sake of his community. He opens up about his first little person convention at just 4 years old, navigating health realities and life expectancy, and how his speech impediment shaped him.

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Frank Mir sits down with us to share the journey that led him into MMA. From the first time he ever watched a UFC event to realizing he’d be competing one day, Frank reflects on how training consumed his free time growing up. He tells the story of stepping in for a teammate who pulled out of a fight, how he never planned on becoming a fighter but ended up in MMA almost by accident, and the wild circumstances of filling in for an in...

Former UFC star Jake Shields sits down to share untold stories from his legendary MMA career. He opens up about the moment Chuck Liddell inspired him to fight, his very first brawl, and the one bout he wishes he could redo against Georges St-Pierre.

Jake recalls defeating both Yushin Okami and Carlos Condit in a single night, the dream fight with Anderson Silva that never happened, and facing the hardest puncher of his career i...

Former champ Miesha Tate joins us for an honest look at the women’s bantamweight division - breaking down the current talent, who could be the next big star, and what’s changed since her days as a pioneer. Miesha shares her thoughts on fighter pay, why her title shot was life-changing, and what it’ll take to reignite women’s MMA.

Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of the trailblazers of women's mma!

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Former UFC champ Frank Mir joins the show with his daughter Bella Mir to talk about her MMA journey, mental battles in the cage, and her path to the UFC. Bella opens up about the pressure of following in her dad’s footsteps, how she handles setbacks, and the discipline that keeps her pushing forward.
Frank shares what makes Bella different from other fighters and why he thinks she’s more well-rounded than most in the game today...

Marcus Mcghee opens up about his journey from street fights to the UFC, battling anger, and finding purpose through MMA. He shares tough lessons from debt, early setbacks, and injury - plus the powerful moment a former teacher reached out. Marcus reveals how mindset shifts and life off the mats shaped his late-blooming pro career, why he’s not chasing the belt, and what really motivates him now.Tap in for real talk on fighting, gro...