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The Old Man Grappling Hour

The Old Man Grappling Hour

Written by: Kevin Gallagher
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About this listen

 The Old Man Grappling Hour is where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belts Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin break down the world of grappling, MMA, and combat sports — with a mix of insight, humor, and unapologetic old man talk.

From UFC stories and jiu jitsu philosophy to training hacks and life off the mats, Kevin and Sonny bring decades of experience (and plenty of laughs) to every episode. Whether you’re deep into the fight game or just love real conversations with fighters, coaches, and characters from the combat sports world, this podcast keeps it raw, funny, and relatable.Copyright Sonny Parlin & Kevin Gallagher Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Old School Boxing, Bare Knuckle Fighting & the Fighter’s Mindset | Jahaad Wingfield

    Old School Boxing, Bare Knuckle Fighting & the Fighter’s Mindset | Jahaad Wingfield
    Jan 29 2026
    Premier boxing and bare knuckle fighting trainer Jahaad Wingfield joins Kevin Gallagher on Old Man Grappling Hourto talk about what it really takes to build fighters.From old school boxing principles to modern training methods, Jahaad explains what works, what doesn’t, and why mindset and discipline matter more than talent.Topics include:
    • Old school vs new school boxing training
    • Bare knuckle boxing and bare knuckle fighting
    • The mindset required to be a fighter
    • How upbringing shapes performance and potential
    • Coaching fighters inside and outside the gym
    Raw, honest, and grounded in experience—this episode is for fighters, coaches, and fans who respect the grind.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Psychedelic Therapy, Healing & Addiction | Scott Jensen

    Psychedelic Therapy, Healing & Addiction | Scott Jensen
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode of Old Man Grappling Hour, Kevin Gallagher talks with Scott, a former Marine, about psychedelic therapy as a tool for healing, addiction recovery, and personal growth.

    They discuss how guided psychedelic experiences, when approached safely and intentionally, can help people better understand their thoughts, emotions, and destructive patterns. Kevin also shares how psychedelics helped him personally, and they explore the growing body of research supporting therapeutic use.

    Topics include:
    • Psychedelic therapy vs. recreational use
    • Healing trauma and addiction through guided experiences
    • Veteran mental health and stigma
    • Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind
    • Jim Fadiman’s The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide
    • The role of MAPS in research and education
    This episode is educational, grounded, and focused on responsibility—not hype.
    📧 Contact Scott: tomakewhole@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Kevin Gallagher & Sonny Parlin | Old Man Grappling Hour Stories

    Kevin Gallagher & Sonny Parlin | Old Man Grappling Hour Stories
    Jan 1 2026
    This week on Old Man Grappling Hour, it’s just Kevin Gallagher and Sonny Parlin back together — no guest, no agenda, just honest conversation.They cover what’s happening in BJJ and combat sports right now, swap stories from their years as athletes and coaches, and do what they’ve always done best: mix insight with humor and a little misbehavior.If you listen for the stories, the chemistry, and the laughs — this episode delivers.

    🎙️ Subscribe to Old Man Grappling Hour for more BJJ, UFC stories, and old man wisdom every week.
    📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinggallagherbjj
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    56 mins
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