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The Simple Man Podcast

Simple Man Podcast

188 episodes

Nicky Rod, Ethan Crelinsten & Damien Anderson are simple men with a simple goal: to entertain and to talk jiu jitsu. Come be a simple kind of man.

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  1. Nicky Ryan on Growing Up a Prodigy & His Future in Jiu-Jitsu

    · 42 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED! In this episode, Sal sits down with Nicky Ryan to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to professional grappler, from meeting John Danaher and joining the DDS to making his…

  2. The Boys WON $20K

    · 1 h 08 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys recap an insane weekend for Simple Man, taking home $20K at the JASPR Invitational, Corbin LaPorte winning the MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix and James Ortiz…

  3. NVIDIA Software Engineer Quits Tech to Coach MMA

    · 1 h 22 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Nicky Ryan and Nicky Rod sit down with MMA coach Elton Wells to dive into the technical side of fighting. The guys break down different techniques, approaches to…

  4. Nicky Rod Was ROBBED?! Barcelos Almost DIED

    · 1 h 24 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the boys break down the latest UFC BJJ action, including Nicky Rod vs. Mason Fowler and the infamous draw. Nicky Ryan also gives his insight into Ethan Crelinsten vs.…

  5. UFC Noche: Silva vs. Delgado WATCH PARTY with Nicky Ryan, Damien Anderson, and Ethan Crelinsten

    · 1 h 33 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  6. ADCC Worlds 2026 RECAP | BONUS EPISODE with NickyRod & Damien Anderson

    · 53 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  7. Jake Paul Wouldn't Survive Nicky Rod

    · 1 h 07 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  8. Did Song Yadong Just Land One of the Best KOs in Bantamweight History?

    · 1 h 12 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  9. Predicting the Champions of ADCC 2026 w/ Nicky Ryan, Nickyrod, Ethan Crelinsten & Damien Anderson

    · 1 h 44 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!To watch & follow along Owen Jones vs Fabricio Andrey:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWpziZvotKM&t=2sInstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  10. Khabib, Islam, & The Future of MMA + Bonus Content

    · 1 h 18 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiFollow James &…

  11. Next Generation of Rising Stars, ADCC Champ & MMA Prodigy | James Ortiz & Jackson Glass

    · 1 h 09 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiFollow James &…

  12. INSIDE Karate Combat & Training at the Goat Shed

    · 1 h 15 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  13. Nicky Ryan SOLO Episode | Karate Combat Analysis

    · 21 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!To follow along with the analysis: https://www.youtube.com/live/YXj4UtmvuaA?si=lqTIAkqDSxgs2c-DInstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  14. Damien Anderson's UFC Debut | 4 Days' Notice

    · 46 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  15. UFC 329 Watch Party with Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Ethan Crelinsten

    · 1 h 54 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED! Instagram The Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialarts Hosts: @bjjdamien @nickyrod247 @ethan.crelinsten @nickyryanbjj Producer: @allywolski…

  16. Nicky Ryan's First Time Meeting Gaming Friends

    · 54 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  17. Robert Diggle Explains WINNING AT ALL COSTS vs Developing Skill

    · 1 h 24 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  18. We Got EVERY UFC Freedom 250 Prediction Wrong

    · 1 h 24 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  19. How Champions Recover Faster

    · 1 h 28 min

    Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  20. NickyRod Dominates at UFC BJJ

    · 1 h 18 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Link to the toe hold video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYckr0egQe9/InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  21. The NASTIEST Toe Hold We've Ever Seen

    · 53 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us: @simplemanmartialartsHosts:@bjjdamien@nickyrod247@ethan.crelinsten@nickyryanbjjProducer:@allywolskiMarek…

  22. UFC BJJ Match Break Down

    · 39 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Click this link to watch Liam & Ethan's Matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZRQZOe23nY&t=1sTo line them up, follow the timestamps listed below or the text…

  23. The Truth About Competition Mindset

    · 1 h 03 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys for a debate on competition mindset.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  24. Why Everyone is Wrong About the UFC White House Card

    · 1 h 14 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  25. Aljamain Sterling Wins, White House Shooting, and Pickleball | The Simple Man Podcast Ep 167

    · 1 h 04 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  26. Mike Israetel & Roman Mori on Lifting for Jiu-Jitsu & Steroid Use | The Simple Man Podcast Ep 168

    · 1 h 10 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  27. The Best Grappler You Haven't Heard Of | The Simple Man Podcast Ep 167

    · 1 h 06 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  28. Rob Diggle on CLA and Competition Psychology | The Simple Man Podcast Ep 167

    · 36 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  29. WNO Recap, Quad Adventures, Joe Pyfer Beats Israel Adesanya | Ep. 165

    · 1 h 37 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  30. Cardio for Jiu Jitsu, Passing for Wrestlers, Simple Man Q&A | Ep. 164

    · 1 h 17 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  31. UFC BJJ, Insane Arm Break, WNO Preview | Ep. 163

    · 1 h 10 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX to catch up with NickyRod after his match vs Elder Cruz and more!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train…

  32. UFC BJJ NickyRod vs Elder Cruz, Ethan Crelinsten is the Polaris Champ | Ep. 162

    · 1 h 10 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX for a breakdown of NickyRod vs Elder Cruz, Ethan's adventure in England, and more!InstagramThe Podcast:…

  33. ADCC Increased Payouts, NickyRod is Competing Again, Victor Hugo Fake Out | Ep. 161

    · 1 h 19 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys in the home studio in Austin, TX for UFC, grappling, quads, and more!InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with Us:…

  34. Physical Therapy, Why Grapplers Stay Hurt, Injury Prevention in Jiu Jitsu | Ep. 160

    · 1 h 21 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Danny Spaulding explains ACL rehab & injury prevention in Jiu Jitsu.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train…

  35. Dark Matter Explained, Black Holes are Scarier Than You Think, Secrets of Galaxy Formation | Ep. 159

    · 1 h 14 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, researcher of Astro Physics, Mike Boylan-Kolchin explains the universe to the Simple Men.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come Train with…

  36. Craig Jones vs Dillon Danis, Damien Anderson Next Stop UFC, Analyzing Jiu Jitsu | The Simple Man Podcast Ep. 158

    · 1 h 42 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Damien Anderson in the Simple Man studio for a mini Q&A, fight predictions, and more.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come…

  37. Pre Competition Mindset! | The Simple Man Podcast Ep. 157

    · 1 h 01 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join Nicky Rod, Nicky Ryan, and Damien Anderson in the Simple Man studio for a mini Q&A, fight predictions, and more.InstagramThe Podcast: @thesimplemanpodcast Come…

  38. NickyRod Creating Champions! | The Simple Man Podcast Ep. 156

    · 1 h 49 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!The Simple Men are back in Austin! This episode include UFC 324 predictions, tactics for creating champions, and plans for future adventures with the boys.InstagramThe…

  39. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 154 | Wyatt Hendrickson

    · 58 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Nickyrod and Ethan traveled to Stillwater, OK to train with the Cowboys. Enjoy this episode where the Simple Men talk about competition tactics,…

  40. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 154 | Simple Men Train with David Taylor

    · 1 h 20 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the four Simple Men are in the home studio talking about fight mindset, cars, and pride. Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast…

  41. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 153 | Brendan Allen Calls Out Dricus Du Plessis

    · 51 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, the Simple Men welcome #5 ranked 185lbs UFC fighter, Brendan Allen to Austin, TX. Join the guys as they discuss Allen's origin story, previous fights,…

  42. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 152 | We Betrayed NickyRod

    · 1 h 27 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Join the guys as they discuss the most recent and upcoming UFC fights, Wojcik's performance at WNO, and more!Find us on Instagram:@thesimplemanpodcast…

  43. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 151 | The $55 Million BJJ Accident – Jack Greener’s Story

    · 1 h 32 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Jack Greener is a California surfer whose life changed after a catastrophic BJJ training injury left him paralyzed from the neck down.Find us on…

  44. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 150 | Nicky & Gordon Ryan's Mom Is Back

    · 1 h 59 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Trish Ryan is back at Simple Man HQ in Austin, TX! In this episode, the guys catch up with Trish and hear more stories from Nicky's childhood.Find us on…

  45. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep.149 | Who Beats Islam Makhachev?

    · 1 h 31 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!The boys are back at Simple Man HQ in Austin, TX after a month traveling to New Jersey for Damien's wedding and to Florida for ADCC East Coast Trials. In this episode,…

  46. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep.148 | Drunk Episode #2 (Damien Got Married)

    · 26 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Semen Hands!In this episode, the boys get together in the groomsmen room during the after party. I apologize for the terrible video…

  47. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep.147 | Steroids, Visualization & Talking to God

    · 1 h 25 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Liam and Sal help the boys hold down Simple Man HQ in this episode where the guys talk about everything from competition mindset to religion to training-life balance.…

  48. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 146 | The Teletubby Halloween Special

    · 1 h 27 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!It’s Halloween at Simple Man HQ.In this episode, the boys get their Halloween costumes and discuss slap-boxing , $500K watches, and hog-hunting off a truck.Find us on…

  49. THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 145 | Derek Moneyberg’s BJJ Journey - Real or Fake?

    · 1 h 22 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED! Filmed by Drew Moreno Produced by Ally Wolski Marek Health: 🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN MASF Supplements use promo code…

  50. THE SIMPLEMAN PODCAST Ep. 144 | JOHN DANAHER TEACHES AT SIMPLEMAN, SIMPLEMAN'S NEW BUSINESS PARTNER

    · 1 h 14 min

    Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!Anthony “Sal” Salvatore (@sallyhatesjiujitsu) is the fifth owner of Simpleman Martial Arts. A military veteran, former personal bodyguard, and bouncer at Joe Rogan’s…

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