The Old Man Grappling Hour
The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin break down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight, humor, and unapologetic old man talk. From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin and Sonny bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.
Episodes
August 28, 2025 • 70 mins
Former Ultimate Fighter competitor and UFC veteran Matt Arroyo joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hourto talk about motivation, business, and life after fighting at the highest level.
In this episode, Matt shares:
🥋 His journey on The Ultimate Fighter and into the UFC
💡 How he stays driven when others burn out
🏆 The goals he’s chasing now in business and coaching
😂 Stories and laughs that show the lighter side of the fight g...
In this episode, Matt shares:
🥋 His journey on The Ultimate Fighter and into the UFC
💡 How he stays driven when others burn out
🏆 The goals he’s chasing now in business and coaching
😂 Stories and laughs that show the lighter side of the fight g...
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May 28, 2024 • 60 mins
Kate Young is a BJJ purple and on this episode she talks about her experiences as a kids jiu jitsu coach. Some valuable lessons here for anyone! Dont' miss this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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April 30, 2024 • 60 mins
Author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, Dr. Gino Collura joins the Old Man Grappling Hour to talk mental health, veterans, and BJJ! Not sure if your head's screwed on tight? Find out in this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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April 19, 2024 • 63 mins
There are few people with as much experience in BJJ and business than Josh Leduc! From promoting his Sapatiero grappling event, and teaching at North River Jiu Jitsu, to coaching champions, Josh drops some serious BJJ knowledge! All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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April 1, 2024 • 66 mins
The Old Men are BACK in their Million Dollar studio that for sure isn't a storage space located somewhere in Florida. Sonny has a Soldier in the family, Kevin survives gay pride week and Roadhouse, BJJ talk, and will Sonny take a fight with Tyson? All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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March 19, 2024 • 64 mins
Seriously, do you KNOW what you're actually putting in your mouth? Bet you don't but that's why the Old Men are talking with nutrition expert and fitness coach Connor Kovacs from Klassic Coaching. This episode is packed full of solid insight into food myths, facts, and real talk about weight cuts. Don't miss this no carb, sugar free, no BS episode! The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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March 4, 2024 • 64 mins
The Old Men are back and they're talking with Nelson Cacciatore of Epic Services (https://www.epicservices.co). They're talking massage, energy healing, and the many MANY life threatening (changing?) injuries Nelson has endured through his strange and interesting life. You don't want to miss this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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February 20, 2024 • 53 mins
We've talked about BPC 157, testosterone replacement, and other therapies for BJJ athletes but on this episode we're breaking out the big guns! We talk with an expert! Stacey Heald is the co-founder of LeHeal Biogenix, a company at the edge of Regnerative Medicine. If you're considering peptides, TRT, or some other form of staying healthy this episode is for you!
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February 6, 2024 • 55 mins
The Old Men are back for a new episode! Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin review the last Sapaterio event, Kevin tries not to piss off Delta Force, trans MMA, and the our million dollar studio crumbles. All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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January 23, 2024 • 65 mins
From a storage unit on the outskirts of a lawless Tampa, old men and BJJ black belts Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parsen lured...we mean invited Dr. Charlie Keenan to the show! Dr. Keenan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, former collegiate wrestler, and MMA athlete. Dr. Keenan shares his own journey of rehabilitation from a catastrophic neck injury, then the old men pepper with questions from PED's to fad exercises practices. All this ...
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January 3, 2024 • 60 mins
The Old Men are back and scaring the normies at Gracie Brandons Cawfee Shop. It's time to review the year so you don't have to, 2023 is gone but the memories are still painful. The Old Men talk IBBJF, Testosterone, ADCC, and struggle with folks walking in front of the camera. All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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December 26, 2023 • 49 mins
We’re BACK in 4K! From OMGH studios located at Gracie Brandon’s Cawfee Shop, Kevin and Sonny are talking Christmas, bad bjj instructors, gay sex on the senate floor, UFC antics, and more about the gay sex (really). All that and more in a packed coffee house with people just trying to enjoy their day, on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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December 19, 2023 • 48 mins
After a disastrous attempt at recording from the coffee house, the Two Old Men are back to Zoom but don’t worry, they'll be in HD next episode! On this one though, they’re talking about the Ryan family feud, Gisele the supermodel getting her purple belt, ADCC, something about sharks…? All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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December 12, 2023 • 57 mins
The Old Men take a field trip to Robbie Donofrio's gym/coffee bar! Kevin opens up about chasing his mentally ill brother down a busy street chihuahua in hand, Sonny talks belt cermonies and almost catching rabies, and we all agree the next field trip should be one of Tampa's high end (or low end) strip clubs! All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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December 5, 2023 • 65 mins
Our favorite Old Men finally found someone ELSE to talk to! Robbie Donofrio is a BJJ Black Belt and owner of Gracie Brandon in Riverview Florida. Officially an old man himself, Robbie, Kevin, and Sonny talk EBI vs ADCC rules, steroids, coming up together in BJJ, and someones playing russian roulette somewhere. All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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November 28, 2023 • 57 mins
Outbreak monkeys Sonny Parlin and Kevin Gallagher are back this week and they've brought the plague with them. This episode they're talking Flow Grappling, vaccines, lizard people and we discover how much Sonny hates traveling. All that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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November 21, 2023 • 54 mins
Master Sonny Parlin and Master Kevin Gallagher pontificate on the use of Japanese terms in BJJ, Kevin's time as a body double for UFC fighter Clay Guida, who's the Master really, and Kevins trip to NYC is literally poo poo'd on...all that and more on this episode of The Old Man Grappling Hour!
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November 14, 2023 • 51 mins
The Old Man Grappling Hour pays their respects to fellow BJJ Black Belt, musician, and beloved friend Joshua Couture. Despite the news of this tragedy the Old Men stay on track and cover the ADCC Orlando event, what trash television their watching, and things get weird near the end.
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November 7, 2023 • 54 mins
Two guys who knew life before sliced bread, BJJ black belts Sonny Parlin and Kevin Gallagher discuss gender identity in combat sports, the business that is Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and ancient the bullshido that your Sifu might be selling you!
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November 2, 2023 • 42 mins
BJJ black belts and nationally recognized cranky old men Sonny Parlin and Kevin Gallagher are back! Fresh from the ADCC trials what grappling conversation doesn't come back to Gordon Ryan? Also, Kevin almost got cap'd (again), is this a trend? Find out and listen NOW!
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