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Casually Speaking

By Sean Ryan


Welcome to Casually Speaking, this is a podcast where I speak about a specific topic each podcast, jiu jitsu, media, interviews, and much more.
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Meet The Monsters: Donna Thomas

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Monday Motivation: Overnight Successes

Monday Motivation: Overnight Successes

What is an overnight success, how can you become one? Is there such a thing? I get into it on this solo episode. Lets get that Monday and make it ours!

Feb 22, 202114:10
Fighting With Friends: AEW

Fighting With Friends: AEW

New Series! We'll be talking about fights, wrestling, anything combative! This week I sit down with my buddy Isaak and we talk about what went down on last week's Wednesday night's episode of AEW. We also talk a bit about why you should be watching and why its actually a little bit of history being made right now, hope you guys enjoy!

Feb 16, 202101:14:12
Casually Speaking: Future of Jiu jitsu and Present Day Wrestling

Casually Speaking: Future of Jiu jitsu and Present Day Wrestling

This episode we go deep with a fellow monster squad purple belt Isaak from podcast Turn to Channel 3, we talk about his promotion to purple belt, some video games and mostly AEW and WWE wrestling, it's a great conversation and you should see a new series soon coming to your casually favorite podcast!
Dec 12, 202001:29:25
Motivation Monday: Challenge your Friends... Or a challenge with your friends ...

Motivation Monday: Challenge your Friends... Or a challenge with your friends ...

Hey guys with this week, I wanted to challenge you all to talk to your friends, yeah really. And listen to them! Casually love them!
Nov 16, 202020:02
Casually Speaking: Interviewing 64bitwanderer!
Sep 08, 202001:04:24
MOTIVATION MONDAY: New Gear!

MOTIVATION MONDAY: New Gear!

This one is a short one, but I'm here to tell you to invest in yourself, believe in yourself, you got this!!!
Aug 31, 202006:29
Casually Speaking: Or wait, Casually Watching: Captain Marvel!

Casually Speaking: Or wait, Casually Watching: Captain Marvel!

I'm back with Scott, recapping when we watched Captain Marvel together and didn't like it at all, we did our best not to talk much about the movie and talk about everything else, it's a roller coaster podcast, but I'm sure you'll enjoy.
Aug 30, 202001:31:48
Motivation Monday: GET OUT THERE!

Motivation Monday: GET OUT THERE!

Quick motivation Monday for you guys! Get out there, experience some nature. Always show some love!
Aug 17, 202009:57
Motivation Monday/Professional Grappling Federation
Aug 10, 202022:60
CASUALLY SPEAKING IS BACK

CASUALLY SPEAKING IS BACK

WE'RE BACK AND HAVE AN UPDATE FOR YOU ALL. What's been happening where did I go? No worries I'll keep you up to date and since it's Monday I'll give you a little motivation too.
Aug 03, 202014:12
Casually Watching: Captain America the first Avenger! Featuring Scott Michael!

Casually Watching: Captain America the first Avenger! Featuring Scott Michael!

Something different! NEW SERIES! Listen to this podcast while you watch Captain America the First Avenger, or don't, I'm not going to tell you how to live your life but it's much better that way. Sync it up with us and enjoy our banter!
May 02, 202002:18:27
Meet The Monsters: Donna Thomas

Meet The Monsters: Donna Thomas

The very first lady monster on the podcast! Check out this episode where we dive deep on Star trek, mental health and staying motivated!
Apr 27, 202001:35:13
Meet the Monsters: Michael John

Meet the Monsters: Michael John

Meet the guy that started my jiu jitsu journey, Michael John! This episode was recorded remotely to keep everyone safe, but we get down and talk about jiu jitsu, this quarantine, the future of jiu jitsu, and many other things, enjoy!
Apr 18, 202001:23:08
Motivation Monday: Quarantine Life

Motivation Monday: Quarantine Life

A short one but a good one. Stay safe out there guys were all in this together.
Mar 30, 202009:14
Casually Creeped Out #2: Flatwoods Monster

Casually Creeped Out #2: Flatwoods Monster

Today we dive into the amazing story of the Flatwoods monster from Flatwoods Virginia. Did it happen? Is it another damn owl? Check this out to find out!
Mar 24, 202050:05
Motivation Monday: Calm for Corona

Motivation Monday: Calm for Corona

It's a little scary out there lately. The coronavirus is now a full swing thing, don't worry, I'm here to help you get through this. We got some info, some motivation, and most of all we got some casually speaking
Mar 16, 202011:58
Motivation Monday: Little Hells

Motivation Monday: Little Hells

What do you do when you find yourself in a little hell, do you panic, or get comfortable? Find out in today's episode.
Mar 09, 202012:12
Casually Creeped Out ep#1: The Hopkinsville Goblins

Casually Creeped Out ep#1: The Hopkinsville Goblins

Tonight we dive into a fateful night in which a humble family fights for their lives in what they think was an alien invasion. No telephones, only guns and their wits, what would you do if you saw strange beings in the night peer into your home? Check out tonight's episode for, the Hopkinsville Goblins.
Mar 03, 202026:56
Motivation Monday: Bad News

Motivation Monday: Bad News

When you get feedback that isn't warranted, not constructive, and downright incorrect. How do you take it? Well, I'll show you.
Mar 02, 202012:07
Motivation Monday: Necessary Evils

Motivation Monday: Necessary Evils

The things you don't want to do, but have to. How do we get past the momentum killers? Check this one out to see.
Feb 24, 202017:47
Meet the Monsters: Wes Levine

Meet the Monsters: Wes Levine

The man the myth the legend. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the monster Wes Levine.
Feb 22, 202001:51:58
Common Injuries

Common Injuries

What are common Injuries from jiu jitsu, should you even sign up? Is this for tough people only? Find out on this episode.
Feb 21, 202018:32
When Should You Compete?

When Should You Compete?

This episode breaks down on when you should compete, you just started jiu jitsu and you're stoked, but not sure when it's appropriate to actually start throwing your hat in the competition ring.
Feb 19, 202015:34
Monday Motivation: Self Image

Monday Motivation: Self Image

Don't like how your life is going? Don't dig how your body looks? Check out this episode to help motivate you to make changes and to first off, love yourself.
Feb 17, 202018:44
FREE Jiu Jitsu Content!

FREE Jiu Jitsu Content!

Want to see high level jiu jitsu but you're a baller on a budget? Check this podcast out where I show you some sources to see high level athletes do what they do best...struggle cuddle...I mean jiu jitsu.
Feb 13, 202013:52
Casually Speaking: Monday Motivation

Casually Speaking: Monday Motivation

Dealing with disappointment, and your job sucks. Check this out for you Monday motivation to get your perspective straight!
Feb 10, 202017:54
Casually Speaking: Meet the Monsters, Scott Michael Fraser

Casually Speaking: Meet the Monsters, Scott Michael Fraser

Meet Scott Michael Fraser, he's a buddy I met at 10th Planet. He cooks, he photographs, and absolutely kills on the mats. Check out this latest episode on meet the monsters.
Feb 02, 202002:31:34
Casually Speaking: Your First Jiu Jitsu Class

Casually Speaking: Your First Jiu Jitsu Class

A couple of do's and dont's to help you get ready for your first jiu jitsu class.
Jan 29, 202034:16
Casually Speaking: Casually Promoted

Casually Speaking: Casually Promoted

Today I talk about what had happened over the weekend, I had gotten a purple belt, but I also wanted to reflect on all those who got their black belt and what they actually mean to me and how they helped me grow in this journey.
Jan 14, 202030:39
Meet the Monsters Episode 2: Shawn Lomas

Meet the Monsters Episode 2: Shawn Lomas

Meet the monsters episode 2, I sit down with fellow monster Shawn Lomas and we talk about fitness, jiu jitsu, and the importance of molding our youth! Check out this podcast to get a behind the scenes look on how competitors feel about competing as Shawn was gearing to get ready to compete the next day after this was recorded.
Dec 19, 201901:07:28
Midweek Motivation: Embrace the Problem

Midweek Motivation: Embrace the Problem

This episode I give you a little insight on actually facing those problems in your life. Win lose or draw you're going to learn something from your experiences.
Dec 18, 201917:15
MARCUS McDOWELL’S MANOR OF MADNESS

 Part Two

MARCUS McDOWELL’S MANOR OF MADNESS Part Two

This is the second part where my buddies and I get to play a haunted house themed one shot of dungeons and dragons, though we never found any dragons. We had stepped into a dungeon...of madness! Enjoy this special spooky episode! The background music is brought to you by Peder B Helland. Look him up on YouTube. It's fantastic atmosphere.
Dec 16, 201902:07:58
MARCUS McDOWELL’S MANOR OF MADNESS Part One.

MARCUS McDOWELL’S MANOR OF MADNESS Part One.

My buddies and I get to play a haunted house themed one shot of dungeons and dragons, though we never found any dragons. We had stepped into a dungeon...of madness! Enjoy this special spooky episode! The background music is brought to you by Peder B Helland. Look him up on YouTube. It's fantastic atmosphere.
Dec 10, 201901:41:50
Announcement! Thanksgiving robbery.

Announcement! Thanksgiving robbery.

Hey guys this is just a quick little announcement, my stuff got stolen over the holiday :( but I'm in the process of buying my stuff back so give me a little bit. In the meantime while you wait, I did manage to record a 3 hour long podcast which I'm editing right now, so look forward to seeing that soon!
Dec 02, 201903:37
Casually Speaking: Belt Promotions

Casually Speaking: Belt Promotions

So belt promotions are coming up, are you getting promoted? Can you not make it to the ceremony? No worries, your friendly neighborhood Sean Ryan has got your back ready to set your perspective straight. We're in this together, let's enjoy the journey.
Nov 21, 201929:44
Casually Speaking: Mandalorian Lore

Casually Speaking: Mandalorian Lore

Did you get Disney+? Confused about who the mandalorian is? No worries I got your back! Check out this episode while I help with the details on what this series is and who the mandalorian is. This podcast is brought to you by lethal clothing at lethalclothing.com, jits and giggles at @jitsandgiggles on insta and check out the amazing deal going on at my gym 10th Planet Orange County DM me if you want to start!
Nov 19, 201923:56
Casually Speaking: Online Subscriptions!
Nov 12, 201926:53
Casually Speaking: ufc recap

Casually Speaking: ufc recap

I get into the ufc event that happened over the weekend and we'll...some other stuff, just keeping it real and ...casually speaking!
Nov 06, 201937:25
Casually Speaking: Blue Belt Blues

Casually Speaking: Blue Belt Blues

In today's episode I get into some causes for quitting, and personal experience with the blue belt blues. Hopefully this helps someone who just thinks it's not worth it anymore. Keep that chin up!
Oct 29, 201930:45
Casually Haunted: Halloween Special!

Casually Haunted: Halloween Special!

In this episode I get creeped out! My buddies @hauntedmario and @hauntedpeach tell me stories of their latest ghost hunting adventures as they try to discover what happens after we take the good ol' dirt nap. Prepare to sink your teeth into this extra special extra long episode, hope you all enjoy!
Oct 21, 201901:44:58
Spiderman Far From Home: I Finally Watched It!
Oct 17, 201929:31
Competition Recap: Baddest Blue

Competition Recap: Baddest Blue

I dive into my results and the journey to the Baddest Blue. Check out lethalclothing.com for some sick gear, and enter code word lethal20 for 20% off, a portion of any purchase you make goes towards ALS and MS research.
Oct 15, 201945:30
Casually Speaking: Baddest Blue

Casually Speaking: Baddest Blue

Check out what your friendly neighborhood Sean Ryan has been up to these past couple of weeks, he breaks down how he's lost twenty pounds in the last month to compete in a lighter weight bracket.
Oct 08, 201906:56
Casually Speaking: Spider-jitsu

Casually Speaking: Spider-jitsu

A recap on what all went down this weekend, from marvel news, to DC News to adcc and shugyo episodes. Check out this latest episode! (Artwork done by Ramon Villalobos)
Sep 30, 201933:32
Casually Speaking: Meet the Monsters Episode 1

Casually Speaking: Meet the Monsters Episode 1

Today I sit down with one of my fellow training partners Dribble Reyes from 10th Planet Orange County (the monster squad) and we talk about how we got started in this crazy sport and what keeps us going. We talk about training, competitions and how great our coaches are.
Sep 14, 201938:25
Casually Speaking: Spiderman. What now?

Casually Speaking: Spiderman. What now?

Today I get into the current "fight" between Sony and Marvel, who's in the right, who's in the wrong, and where should we as fans be on this whole ordeal.
Sep 12, 201919:09
Russ Miura Tournament and Weight Goals

Russ Miura Tournament and Weight Goals

I do a recap of another jiu jitsu tournament I had the privilege of attending, this time it was to help a buddy out and come support. I also go over a new weight goal I made for myself and invite you guys to follow my journey to 155 ... Or 165 depending on how cranky I get.
Sep 10, 201910:33
Casually Speaking Movie Review: Mortal Engines

Casually Speaking Movie Review: Mortal Engines

Should we stop making books into movies? We go a little bit deeper on how we should be presented with media. Check out my review on Mortal Engines!
Sep 04, 201916:15
Casually Speaking: Announcements! Eternals! MARVEL!

Casually Speaking: Announcements! Eternals! MARVEL!

Coming back from an extended break I get you guys up to speed with what's happening with this podcast and tell you my predictions on the new marvel movie coming out, the Eternals!
Sep 03, 201919:35
Combat Jiu Jitsu World's Recap and Shugyo Invitational episode 2
Aug 20, 201915:29