• Episode 9: Danielle Gallo on Mayonnaise and Buttscooting
    May 22 2026

    This week Gaidama sponsored No Gi World and Pans IBJJF Champion and co-owner of Underworld BJJ in Washington DC Danielle Gallo joins the podcast to talk about her two greatest passions in life: pulling guard and emulsifying oil, egg yolks, and an acid. BJ bores everyone with talks about musicals and Alex learns a new breathing technique. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast.

    Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or by email at tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Episode 8: Does Your Belt Matter?
    May 8 2026

    This week the guys discuss the value of belts in martial arts. Also, Alex describes things as "pretty cool" one billion times and BJ does the most confusing Tap In/Tap Out yet. We got the return of Double Vision and a brand new segment. Can dreams really come true for one of our hosts!? Hit us up on instagram @tapoftenpodcast or email tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 7: Muay Thai Coach Scott Brain Won't Stop Talking About Pittsburgh
    Apr 24 2026

    This week Pittsburgh born Muay Thai coach and mindset coach Scott Brain of Pittsburgh joins us to talk about Pittsburgh and BRAND NEW BROWN BELT BJ can't figure out where the microphone should be. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast. Feel free to contact us via email tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 6: The Mount Tapmore of MMA
    Apr 10 2026

    The mailbag returns and we got another controversial round of Tap In/Tap Out. Dig it! Alex debut's a new segment called Double Vision. The guys then discuss who is on their personal Mount Tapmore for MMA. Feel free to contact us on Instagram @tapoftenpodcast or email at tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 5: A Conversation About Strength and Conditioning Coaching with Tony Harris and Marcus Taylor
    Mar 27 2026

    Tap Often is back with two guests this time with our longest podcast yet. Tony Harris, personal trainer at Olympus Gym and coach at Capital MMA Herndon, and Marcus Taylor, head S&C coach at Gonzaga High School and co-owner of Petsworth Fitness, join BJ and Alex to talk about weight lifting, coaching, and leaving your jiu jitsu belt at the gym as a personal insult to your black belt. Feel free to contact us @tapoftenpodcast on instagram or tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode 4: Q and A #1
    Mar 13 2026

    This week the guys answer your questions with our first ever Q & A. We got another round of Tap In/Tap Out. Find out if BJ can even explain why his favorite music group is his favorite. Spoilers: He can't!. We also got a surprise debut for everyone. All this and more on the Tap Often Podcast.

    Feel free to contact us at @tapoftenpodcast on Instagram or email tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 hr
  • Episode 3: Jennifer Zanotti-Ferrari on Being a Woman in Jiu Jitsu
    Feb 27 2026

    It's our first guest episode! Blackbelt Jennifer Zanotti-Ferrari, owner of True Style Jiu Jitsu and Fitness and Capital MMA - Takoma, joins us to talk about navigating the world of jiu jitsu as a woman and ways gym owners and teammates can make it a safer and more accepting space for women.

    If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse in jiu jitsu, please reach out to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) or The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453)

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    33 mins
  • Episode 2: BJJ Team Draft
    Feb 13 2026

    This week the fellas draft their BJJ dream teams of non-grappling people. Will RBG make the cut? Tune in to find out. Also, another edition of Tap In/Tap Out and the mail bag. Feel free to reach out to us via email tapoftenpodcast@gmail.com or Instagram @tapoftenpodcast.

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    34 mins