The ArmBar Podcast
One Leather Neck..One Cop..sharing our love of Military, Country, our passion for Jiu-Jitsu and all Martial Arts.
Episodes
Episode 60: “We Own the Night (Stalker)"
The Arm Bar Podcast warmly welcomes Gil Carrillo, the Star of the Netflix series "Night Stalker The Hunt for a Serial Killer”.
Gil is a US Army Vietnam Combat Veteran and a retired Lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, where he primarily worked in the capacity as a Homicide Detective during his 38 years of service.
Gil walked us t...
Episode 59: “Surviving Self”
The Arm Bar Podcast welcomes return guest (episode 30) Shane Kruchten; Marine, Father, Fighter, Teacher, Survivor.Shane walks us through his continuous journey of being a Bellator Fighter, Jiu Jitsu teacher and practitioner, as well as surviving overall lifestyle challenges. Be sure to follow Shane’s Instagram account, buy his merchandise and watch his episode on ESPN+’s “Why We Fight Episode 4"s ...
Episode 58: “Summertime Blues"
The Arm Bar Podcast kicks off their Fall Season with a recapitualtion of their summer activities with topics that included Jiu Jitsu training, work output, alcohol consumption, fitness and of course, the pandemic.
The Arm Bar Podcast welcomed LAPD Detective Craig Marquez who walked them thru his journey of growing up in Hawaii, joining the Marine Corps & then becoming involved in several high-conflict incidents, one of which led to him receiving the Medal of Valor and ultimately being invited to the White House to meet the POTUS.
If you wish to contact Detective Craig Marquez, feel free to email him at: 32104@lapd.online
The Lads from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Doctor Donnelly Wilkes; a Navy Lieutenant Commander who supported the Marines in combat during two tours in Iraq. Following the warrior lineage in his family, Dr. Wilkes led a life of service by way of the Armed Forces where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for Valor and continues his service to his fellow Man today by practicing family medicine in the great state of...
The Gents from the Arm Bar Podcast get a House Call from Chiropractor Arman Fathi. In between practicing medicine, Arman maximizes his Life by practicing Jiu Jitsu as a Black Belt & Instructor and by playing an array instruments, while also authoring articles for highly notes publication. Arman breaks down his approach to living a productive life, while also explaining the nuances of the Iranian-American approach toward work &a...
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with return guest (Season 1-Episode 27), Actor, Marine, Husband and Dad: Michael Broderick; with a cameo from former Arm Bar host, Vic.
Michael takes us thru the step by step process of how and why he produced the Author Jack Carr-inspired short film “Father and Sons”.
Watch “Father and Sons-A Terminal List Story” here:
https://vimeo.com/49229...
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Nelson Ruiz, a Gracie Jiu Jitsu (GJJ) Purple Belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, who is also a certified GJJ instructor with his own Certified Training Center (CTC) in Los Angeles.
Nelson graciously shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and what it takes to persevere thru a pandemic while pivoting possible career changes.
Be sure to follow the ...
Episode 52 “The Life You Save Might Just Be Your Own”
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Richard Bresler, author of the critically acclaimed new book, “Worth Defending: How Gracie Jiu Jitsu Saved My Life”.
Bresler is famously known as the first American Gracie Jiu Jitsu student in the United States, dating back to the 1970’s under Rorian Gracie. Bresler was an integral part of the growth of Gracie...
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Andrew, a retired New York City Police Department Narcotics Detective and the owner/operator of “MIDNIGHT PLATOON”, an apparel company.
Andrew walked us thru his career of a street cop and what it takes to become an NYPD Narco Ranger. In addition, Andrew shared his harrowing experiences during the aftermath of the September 11th Attacks and the injury he sustained that le...
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Justin Cramer, a long time United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served in an array of units, including “ANGLICO”, which Miguel also served in. Justin is a true renaissance man and is a fellow podcaster (Former Action Guys Podcast), graphics expert and journalist.
Justin brought the Arm Bar through his arduous journey in his varied career in the Marines. With his ...
Episode 49 "Back from the Dead”
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk with Rudy, a Law Enforcement Officer in Los Angeles and the owner/operator of “Watch Three Apparel”.
Rudy talked about his near-death experience and how it shaped his current state of mind. Also, Rudy shares how the current state of policing has influenced his apparel company and what his radical plans for the future may be.
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Episode 48 "House Arrest"
Miguel and Knocko of the Arm Bar Podcast talk about how the Corona Virus has affected their gym, Jiu Jitsu and work lifestyles and what they're doing to work around it, along with some other topics that will bring a smile and laugh to your faces!
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The Arm Bar Podcast introduces you to Jose of "Fighting Hole Jiu Jitsu", a non-profit organization that creates a place for veterans to apply skills already known, learn new skills and create a positive environment via the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jose shares the path that led him to that destination via his current service as a Police Officer in Los Angeles, as well as his multiple tours overseas in combat arenas as ...
The Arm Bar Podcast peels back the layers to reveal what movies, mentors and other motivators that guided them to their vocations. In addition, they discuss what they did over the holiday season; guesting on other podcasts; comparing the different generations of combat veterans and what they do on their down time.
Miguel and Knocko breakdown their favourite war movies and which ones influenced them and had a profound outc...
The Arm Bar Podcast proudly introduces their first female guest, the Queen of Bail, Raquel; a new age entrepreneur for the 21st Century who's not afraid to challenge the System and the status quo. With a punk rock mentality Raquel jumped into the bail bonds arena and established herself as the go-to, can-do person in the Los Angeles criminal underbelly. As a multi-faceted operator, Raquel educates us on how California's...
"Boxing, Beats and Brawls"
The Arm Bar Podcast goes the distance with Doug MacKinnon, the owner/operator of the Long Beach United Boxing Club and also the drummer of the hardcore punk band, Shiners Club.
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Episode 44, 2019 Doug MacKinnon
Doug MacKinnon goes a few rounds while we corner him and get his whole journey from Boston to Long Beach, California. He takes u...
Episode 43, 2019 "Danny Boy" O'Connor
"Danny Boy" O'Connor raises the roof and shares with us the history and origins of the group, House of Pain, while also revealing his own internal struggles and tribulations navigating life. After establishing his Grammy-nominated group, Danny found himself on a downward spiral dealing with addiction and despair, but was able to pivot and see the light by ...
Episode 33, 2019-Rudy Gonzalez
Come along on a Training Day with one of LA's Finest, Police Officer Rudy Gonzalez. When Rudy's not locking up bad hombres slinging dope in East LA, he's slinging cotton as the owner and operator of a law enforcement-inspired clothing company called Watch Three Apparel (@watchthreeapparel ; watchtree.com) As we interrogate Rudy, we learn how the application of force is used in tod...
Episode 39 - Presidential K9: Luciano Aguilar -
The Armbar Podcast wolfpack brings an old dawg, former US Air Force K-9 handler, Luciano Aguilar owner of Presidential K-9 ( @presidentialk9 ) professional dog training and host of War Dawg Radio onto the show. Listen to how this Air Force veteran transitioned from having a fear of dogs, to having a passion for them which led to him becoming a dog handler for 'The President&...
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