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The Sixam™ podcast is about the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from two practitioners out of Central Pennsylvania.
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Balance

Sixam PodcastNov 30, 2023

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Balance

Balance

This episode of the Sixam Podcast focuses on the importance of balance in your jiu-jitsu game. Check the rest of this episode for Jeff's New Year's Eve Rockin' Jam Fest, Ask a Black Belt and more!

Nov 30, 202301:03:04
Patience

Patience

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, we discuss the role of patience in your jiu-jitsu. Also, listener warning: this episode contains depictions of bedwetting that some listeners may find disturbing.

Nov 14, 202301:03:31
Skinwalker

Skinwalker

It's the Sixam Halloween Spooktacular and shit gets weird. Enjoy!

Oct 23, 202301:06:09
Scuba Suit

Scuba Suit

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, we explore creativity in Jiu-Jitsu; Pat sports a scuba suit, Eddie Bravo breaks our hearts, Ask a Black Belt, and more!

Oct 12, 202301:00:46
House Arrest

House Arrest

Today we talk about Jiu-Jitsu etiquette! You don't know what you don't know, and now you know! World of Jiu-Jitsu today, Ask a Blackbelt, Turntable, and more!

Oct 03, 202349:58
The Teacher Becomes the Student

The Teacher Becomes the Student

This episode of the Sixam Podcast is dedicated to all the teachers out there! Especially the ones who suffer from imposter syndrome.

Sep 18, 202301:10:08
Struggle Bus

Struggle Bus

If you can get through the first 20 minutes of Jeff talking about his dogs, there's actually some good content in here! Like and subscribe!

Sep 05, 202301:08:08
Demonetized

Demonetized

In this episode, Pat and Jeff continue on their quest to make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu profitable for the athletes; Nicholas Meregali is killing it, Jeff hates theme parks, and like it or not, you get a glimpse into what's wrong with us!

Aug 28, 202301:05:37
Shut Up Natalie!

Shut Up Natalie!

This week we slip into the seedy underbelly of Pat's new love for Luta Livre, Gordon Ryan versus Jon Jones, Natalie needs to shut up, ask a Black Belt, and more!

Aug 21, 202357:27
Submission

Submission

Let's talk about submissions! Our loves, our hates, and the one's in between. Georges St-Pierre is back, and Jeff cuts Pat deep with a question about Jake Paul, the boxer with two first names! Black Belt, Turntable, and more on this week's episode!

Jul 31, 202301:02:33
Position Before . . .

Position Before . . .

This week Pat and Jeff talk about why positional dominance is so important in Jiu-Jitsu. Pat finds graphic photos of Jeff on the internet, Ask a Black Belt goes deep and Jeff provides a musical offering that no one can listen to!

Jul 24, 202301:02:43
Playing the Long Game

Playing the Long Game

Snapin' Necks and Cashin' Checks; the Sixam Podcast is back, and this week we talk about longevity in Jiu-Jitsu, who's to blame when someone gets hurt on the mat, Jeff goes on a three-kill streak, and more!

Jul 17, 202301:10:09
Ben Gets Schooled

Ben Gets Schooled

Pat says this is the best episode we've ever recorded! We'll let you be the judge of that. Today we dive into sh*t we're bad at; Ben gets schooled, Gordon's on the PEDs . . . I mean, the mend, and Jeff stops drinking . . . sort of.

Jul 10, 202301:09:58
The Ruler's Back

The Ruler's Back

After a year-long hiatus, the Sixam Podcast is back with new episodes and the same ol' bullshit. In this episode we get everyone caught up on where we've been and of course, talk some Jiu-Jitsu. Yep, we talk Jiu-Jitsu real good.

Jul 03, 202301:05:28
Love Hate

Love Hate

It's the Sixam Love/Hate episode when we break down all of the things we love and hate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu within a 20-minute time span! Also, we have a ton of outdated information and stories to share because this episode was recorded a month ago. Enjoy!

Jul 20, 202201:05:40
To Gi or Not to Gi

To Gi or Not to Gi

Gi? No-Gi? Which is better? It's a trick question, but, we answer it anyway. Chris is my spirit animal, Ask a Black Belt, Turntable, and more in this episode of the Sixam podcast!

Jun 14, 202252:34
One Star Review

One Star Review

As practitioners of controlled violence, we spend this episode pondering what the hell is going on with all of the uncontrolled violence in our society. Plus, Shannon, Mike Tyson, Chris Rock, Ask a Black Belt, Turntable, and more!

May 16, 202201:17:15
Mat Therapy

Mat Therapy

Mental health help, Cain Velasquez, Ask a Black Belt, and more all in this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Apr 26, 202201:09:39
One Step Beyond

One Step Beyond

Don't quit! Nuff said.

Mar 16, 202201:04:02
Fight Club

Fight Club

We have a confession; we broke the first rule of fight club . . . we talked about it! China, the finest behind in all of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the latest exploits of the B Team, and more in this episode of the Sixam podcast.

Feb 10, 202201:01:31
Glory Hole

Glory Hole

Ummm, like, we tried not to say "like" in this episode, but, um, like, it didn't work.

Feb 03, 202201:15:33
Old Skool vs. New Skool

Old Skool vs. New Skool

In our first episode of 2022, we tackle the age-old question of which is better; old school jiu-jitsu or new school jiu-jitsu? Also, a special guest appearance by Chris Hansen from Dateline NBC, Jiu-Jitsu Today, What's on the Turntable, and so much more. Happy New Year, suckers!

Jan 23, 202201:16:17
10 Year Plan

10 Year Plan

Happy New Year to our Sixam crew! 2021 is almost over and it's time to look at 2022 and beyond. This episode is about setting realistic goals and expectations for your jiu-jitsu while providing yourself with the space you need to succeed. See you suckers next year!

Dec 30, 202101:18:04
Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone?

Is Jiu-Jitsu for Everyone?

The Sixam Podcast is back and in this episode, we talk about the role your ego plays in jiu-jitsu, André Galvão, Betty Broadhurst, Kenny Rogers, and much more! 

Nov 29, 202159:46
The FUN in Fundamentals

The FUN in Fundamentals

In this episode of the Sixam podcast, we talk about the power of fundamentals in jiu-jitsu, how to turn your oven into a furnace, one of the greatest punk rock bands of all time, and much more!

Nov 15, 202101:01:51
Please Take One

Please Take One

It's the Sixam Halloween Spooktacular! Hell, yeah! In this episode, we talk about the existence of ghosts, our favorite horror flicks, chimpanzees, and much more! Kids, this episode is about an hour long and it's all worth it for the last minute and a half! Don't miss it!

Oct 25, 202157:37
Better To Be Pissed Off Than Pissed On

Better To Be Pissed Off Than Pissed On

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, the Sixam crew gets back from a jiu-jitsu competition, and just in time for the latest fall fashions, Pat dazzles us all with his thoughts on the appropriate daily application of urine on your garments.

Oct 19, 202158:09
Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

Breakin up is hard to do, fake Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts, Punk Rock, and much more in this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Oct 07, 202158:33
The Burbs

The Burbs

Used gorilla costumes, WW2, and WuTang Forever, all in this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Oct 01, 202159:46
Bezos Broke My Playbox

Bezos Broke My Playbox

This episode is a call to arms! We're boycotting Amazon until they fix or replace my playbox. Also, we talk about some other shit.

Sep 24, 202153:55
The Crew

The Crew

Steve from Blue's Clues is a selfish son of a bitch; Pat makes it a Blockbuster night, elbows and assholes, plus much more in this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Sep 16, 202153:14
We Are Whodini

We Are Whodini

Not so common, but a doozy. This episode of the Sixam Podcast should come with a warning from the Surgeon General because it's a killer!

Sep 06, 202155:42
I went to the latest seminar and all I got was this lousy blue belt.

I went to the latest seminar and all I got was this lousy blue belt.

So, you just got promoted. Or maybe you didn't? Do belts in jiu-jitsu really matter? We talk about this and more in this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Sep 02, 202101:01:27
Don't Shit Where You Eat

Don't Shit Where You Eat

WARNING: This episode of the Sixam Podcast is filled with metaphors that have proven to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Listener discretion is advised. Also, the magic of Disney, Ask a Black Belt, and more!

Aug 24, 202154:12
Do as I say, not as I do!

Do as I say, not as I do!

The title says it all! Also, injuries on the mat, the sweet sounds of beach house construction, Ask a Black Belt, and more!

Aug 17, 202150:58
Rolled Up

Rolled Up

A dash of marijuana in your jiu-jitsu, professional advice, the "mat enforcer," and more in this next installment of the Sixam Podcast!

Aug 09, 202158:21
Meat Sweats

Meat Sweats

Luke, this one is for you! The demise of the Danaher Death Squad, triangle chokes in street fights, hot dogs, and much more on this episode of the Sixam Podcast!

Aug 02, 202101:07:28
You changed, man. You used to be about the music.

You changed, man. You used to be about the music.

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, Pat solves a lot of our problems; kids are smarter than you, we kick off the "Ask a Black Belt" segment, and much more!  

Jul 26, 202101:10:12
The Freaks, The Nerds, and The Romantics

The Freaks, The Nerds, and The Romantics

The Sixam Podcast is back with new content and a revised direction! Or, as Pat says, "Same great taste, just more filing." In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves and set the tone for the future of this channel. Welcome back and enjoy!

Jul 19, 202153:11
Street Jiu-Jitsu Isn't a Thing

Street Jiu-Jitsu Isn't a Thing

The great debate between sport and street jiu-jitsu rages on in this next episode of the Sixam podcast. Actually, there's no debate, because street jiu-jitsu isn't a thing.

Jun 25, 202047:31
It's a Start

It's a Start

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, we are joined by Cam Demby,  a lifelong grappler, competitor, coach, father, and Black man living in America. Cam shares his perspectives on growing up as a minority in a predominately white, rural part of America, his transition from high school athlete to coach, fatherhood, race in America, and a whole lot more!

Jun 16, 202001:01:11
Obsessed with being obsessed

Obsessed with being obsessed

Did jiu-jitsu make your obsessive or did you fall in love with jiu-jitsu because you already had an obsessive personality? We dive into this and a bit more in this episode with special guest, Chance the Grappler!

Jun 09, 202001:03:23
Gregg's Privates

Gregg's Privates

Sixam listeners, you're in for a treat! In today's episode, we have with us, Gregg Anderson! Gregg is a second degree, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and an owner and head instructor of Harrisburg Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. We talk about the academy's origins, how to train for longevity, the value of private lessons, and more! 

Jun 02, 202001:18:40
The Yellow Phase

The Yellow Phase

The possibility of reopening jiu-jitsu academies in the near future poses some interesting questions and concerns, and we're just the kind of guys to address these.

May 22, 202058:55
The Family You Choose

The Family You Choose

In this episode of the Sixam Podcast, we explore the weird dynamics of your jiu-jitsu family along with Pat's mattress problems, Kyle's mom, and fond memories of a checkered past.

May 05, 202001:11:59
Three times brown, flush it down

Three times brown, flush it down

In this episode, the fellas talk about the significance of cleaning the mats, dead mailmen, and Pat's shame.

Apr 27, 202001:01:41
Why Jiu-Jitsu?

Why Jiu-Jitsu?

In this can't-miss episode, we ask the big questions and answer none of them. 

Apr 20, 202001:05:20
Thrive in This Corona Jive

Thrive in This Corona Jive

The Sixam Podcast is back and you're day just got dumber! We love you all madly.

Apr 13, 202050:59
Friends and Family Pass

Friends and Family Pass

What do you get when you mix three knuckleheads, a couple of beers and a fifth of Jack after a really long week? This episode.

Nov 02, 201901:00:32
The Latest Fall Fashions

The Latest Fall Fashions

The Sixam crew takes a deep dive into the latest Fall fashions for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners around the globe. Also, Beck and Galino mark their territory in Pat's studio.

Oct 25, 201901:12:51