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Verbal Tap Podcast An MMA Podcast that proves fighting is easier from outside of the cage. Two Monday morning cage fighters that love all things MMA.

Raf is a freelance MMA writer/Comedian/MMA practitioner located out in sunny LA. Kevin is a Comedian/MMA Practitioner living out in the very busy Washington, DC area. Together they are analyzing fights, mocking each other, and keeping everyone humorously in tune with the world of MMA. Listen to one, you'll be sure to download more.

09/25/2026

🔥 Welcome to the Grappling Hour Block Party! 🔥

It all goes down tomorrow, Saturday night at 4 pm over at The Mayan, here in downtown Los Angeles. Can’t make it out in person? Watch the action LIVE on Kick:

👉 https://kick.com/rampagejackson

We’re bringing you a triple threat premiere, featuring exclusive interviews shot on location at 555 Vitae as part of their epic content day last Sunday. Massive thanks to 555 Vitae for making it all possible!

We sit down with Joe Irigoyen, Victor Talavera, and David Matos—three rising talents in the MMA and grappling scene, each with their own unique journey, style, and stories.

What’s inside this Block Party special:

Joe Irigoyen: Wrestling roots, striking upgrades, and humble grind—plus, some gym banter for good measure.
Victor Talavera: Overcoming adversity (and car crashes), family support, and a serious competitive streak.
David Matos: From DVD fight nights to chasing his MMA dreams, inspired by legends like McGregor and Poirier.

Expect plenty of laughs, real talk, and a front-row pass to the SoCal fighting scene.

⏰ Hit subscribe, leave your favorite moment in the comments, and let us know which fighter you’re rooting for!

09/18/2026

Now that the dust has settled on grappling’s biggest weekend, Tim Freeman and Raf Esparza are looking back at the ADCC World Championship to break down our favorite moments, the biggest standouts, and the major technical takeaways moving forward!

Plus, we are diving into the aftermath surrounding Dorian Olivarez, William Tackett flaming fans on social media for complaining about the new UFC-BJJ Fight Pass $9 paywall, and the Austin Police Department officially shutting down "AquaJits" at Barton Springs after complaints called floating water-sumo "too dangerous."

Jump in the live chat, drop your favorite ADCC moments, and hit that subscribe button!

🎙️ Today's Topics:
• ADCC Favorite Moments & Standouts: Who truly stole the show on grappling's biggest stage?
• ADCC Tactical Lessons: What did we learn about the evolving meta and ruleset?
• Dorian Olivarez Situation: What actually happened behind the scenes?
• UFC-BJJ Paywall & William Tackett: Tackett goes after fans complaining about paying $9 for Fight Pass.
• AquaJits Shut Down in Austin: APD puts an end to floating water-mat wrestling after public complaints.

Support the show, grab exclusive access, and check out the full archive over at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/13/2026

The crown jewel of submission grappling is here! Welcome to PART TWO of Day 2 at the ADCC 2026 World Championships in KrakĂłw, Poland! We are live for the openweight Absolute Division tournament and the iconic ADCC Superfight!

No, we are NOT showing live event video—this is a full-length live fight companion and watch-along! Sync up your stream player, jump into the live chat, and break down every openweight match, submission, and referee decision with us as special guest correspondents and world-class grapplers drop into the booth.

From openweight bracket busters to crowning the ultimate Absolute Champion and Superfight winner, we're riding out the final stretch of ADCC 2026 until the mats clear!

⏰ Stream Status:
• Live Now: ADCC Absolute Division Openweight Bracket & Superfight
• Length: Non-stop until the final trophy presentation and post-event wrap-up!

Support the show, get exclusive perks, and access the full archive at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/13/2026

The stakes have reached their absolute peak! Welcome to PART ONE of Day 2 at the ADCC 2026 World Championships in KrakĂłw, Poland! We are going live to react to, analyze, and watch every single high-stakes matchup across the Semifinals and Division Finals as ADCC World Champions are crowned!

No, we are NOT showing live event video—this is a full-length live fight companion and watch-along! Sync up your stream, jump into the live chat, and hang out with us as special guest correspondents drop into the booth to break down every pass, submission, and referee decision.

Note: The Absolute tournament and the Superfight will be covered in our standalone Part 2 stream later today!

⏰ Stream Status:
• Live Now: Day 2 Semifinals, Bronze Medal Matches & Division Finals
• Coming Up Later: Part 2 Stream covering the Absolute Division & Superfight!

Support the show, get exclusive perks, and access the full archive at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/12/2026

Welcome to PART TWO of The Grappling Hour’s ADCC 2026 LIVE FIGHT COMPANION! The opening round is done, and we’re rolling straight through the Quarterfinals as the world’s best fight for their spots in tomorrow’s semifinals!

Sync up your feed, jump into the live chat, and react alongside us and guest correspondents live from the booth!

� Live Session: Day 1 (Part 2) — Quarterfinals, Upsets & Day 2 Bracket Setups.

09/11/2026

The ADCC bracket reveal is officially in, and Tim Freeman and Raf Esparza are breaking down every matchup, seeding controversy, and potential path to the podium on today's episode of The Bullpen!

Plus, we are tackling the internet-breaking viral drama ahead of the weekend: was Dorian Olivarez spotted with a major staph infection(?), the expansion of the PGF with the brand new Dallas Mustangs team, UFC BJJ locking content behind Fight Pass paywalls, WWE veteran Santino Marella capturing IBJJF Masters purple belt gold, and the absurd $500K "Man vs. Chimp" challenge taking over the internet.

Jump in the live chat, drop your bracket hot takes, and hit that subscribe button!

🎙️ Today's Topics:
• ADCC Brackets Revealed: Full breakdown of the official matchups and seeding surprises.
• Staph Outbreak: Dorian Olivarez spotted with staph ahead of ADCC—where are the medical checks?
• PGF Expansion: Introducing the new PGF team: Dallas Mustangs.
• UFC BJJ on Fight Pass: Content going behind the paywall.
• WWE to BJJ Gold: WWE veteran Santino Marella takes purple belt gold at Masters Worlds.
• Man vs. Chimp: How organizers claim they'll contain a chimpanzee for a $500,000 fight.

Support the show, grab exclusive access, and check out the full archive over at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/10/2026

Tune in for tonight’s massive ADCC preview triple feature on The Grappling Hour Block Party! We are diving deep into three of the most exciting divisions set to take the stage on grappling's biggest weekend.

First up, Norwegian guard-passing and back-take wizard Tommy Langaker breaks down his preparation for the notoriously shark-tank 77kg division. Next, double ADCC Trials winner and rising star Ana Mayordomo stops by to discuss her dominant run and mindset leading into the stacked 55kg bracket. Finally, heavy-hitting wrestler and submission artist Brandon Reed joins us to preview the heavy artillery coming to the +99kg absolute territory!

Jump into the live chat, drop your predictions, and hit that subscribe button as we stream across all major platforms!

⏰ Tonight's Schedule (Pacific Time):

• Tommy Langaker — 77kg Division Focus

• Ana Mayordomo — 55kg Division Focus

• Brandon Reed — +99kg Division Focus

Support the show, grab exclusive access, and check out the full vault over at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/09/2026

Tune in for tonight’s back-to-back Grappling Hour Block Party! We’ve got an ADCC double-feature as we get ready for ADCC Worlds this weekend.

First up at 10:00 PM Pacific, we sit down with New Wave Jiu-Jitsu leg-lock specialist Oliver Taza, as we learn about his BJJ journey before he takes on a stacked 77kg division this weekend.

Then at 11:00 PM Pacific, we connect with Polish powerhouse Marcin Maciulewicz as he prepares to represent his homeland on the global stage in the ADCC -99kg division!

Jump into the live chat, drop your questions, and hit that subscribe button as we stream across all major platforms!

⏰ Tonight's Schedule (Pacific Time):

• 10:00 PM PST — Grappling Hour: Oliver Taza Feature Interview (77kg Division)

• 11:00 PM PST — Grappling Hour: Marcin Maciulewicz Feature Interview (-99kg ADCC Poland Focus)

Support the show, grab exclusive access, and check out the full vault over at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

09/08/2026

Tune in for tonight’s late-night Block Party marathon on The Grappling Hour! We have a stacked ADCC triple feature lined up, starting with a throwback look at the ADCC West Coast Trials Preview, followed by feature interviews with European grappling star Eoghan O'Flanagan and 10th Planet powerhouse PJ Barch.

Jump into the live chat, drop your questions, and hit that subscribe button as we stream across all major platforms!

⏰ Tonight's Schedule (Pacific Time):
• 10:00 PM PST — Bullpen Repeat: ADCC West Coast Trials Preview
• 11:00 PM PST — Grappling Hour: Eoghan O'Flanagan Feature Interview
• 12:00 AM PST — Grappling Hour: PJ Barch Feature Interview

Support the show, grab exclusive access, and check out the full archive over at 👉 patreon.com/grapplinghour

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