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Rolling for a Reason

Rolling for a Reason

Written by: Tap Cancer Out
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There are many storylines throughout the world of martial arts, but too few seem to revolve around the positive things that are happening. The Rolling for a Reason podcast shines a light on the individuals in BJJ, MMA and beyond that are making the world a better place.

We want this to be THEIR platform – a place to tell their story, and a place where we can build that evidence that BJJ can be (or even is now) the most compassionate sport in the world. Even though we are a BJJ-based organization, we hope to connect with all the change-makers in martial arts, grappling, and combat sports.

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Episodes
  • Hall of Fame Fundraiser: Brian Jones

    Hall of Fame Fundraiser: Brian Jones
    May 26 2026

    On today's episode Sarah is joined by Brian Jones, a Chicagoland native and Brown Belt out of Pica Pau Jiu Jitsu & Grappling. Brian is a 3x TCOasis earner and was our Top Overall Fundraiser in 2025 having raised over $31,000, bringing his grand total to over $67,000 raised on behalf of Tap Cancer Out and our beneficiary organizations!
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    31 mins
  • Hall of Fame Fundraisers: Shannon Schade & Chris Andrews

    Hall of Fame Fundraisers: Shannon Schade & Chris Andrews
    May 6 2026

    While on our annual TCOasis Trip—the reward for fundraisers who raise over $10,000 in a single year—Sarah sat down with Hall of Fame Fundraisers Shannon Schade and Chris Andrews (the only two fundraisers who have earned TCOasis every year since we started in 2021) to learn about how they raise so darn much!! Not only that, but how do they do it year after year, and what motivates them to stay so consistent? All their secrets revealed!
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    40 mins
  • TCO Tournament Director Glenn Whelan

    TCO Tournament Director Glenn Whelan
    Mar 31 2026

    In today's episode Sarah sits down with the same person she sits next to in the office every day - Tap Cancer Out's Tournament Director Glenn Whelan! Glenn takes us behind the kimono so to speak, inside the nuts and bolts of TCO events, staffing, and more. Plus he gives us some insight on his journey to Tap Cancer Out, originating the role of Volunteer Coordinator, and MUCH more. Tune in!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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