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Chokeholds & Chill is a candid, unfiltered jiu-jitsu podcast hosted by Jenn and Mallory—two women who train hard, laugh loud, and aren’t afraid to talk about everything that lives on and off the mats. From athlete interviews to deep-dive conversations about competition, community, lifestyle, recovery, mental health, and the messy reality of being a grappler, this show brings honesty and humor straight from the mats to your ears. Featuring world-class guests, difficult conversations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes chaos, Chokeholds & Chill is where real jiu-jitsu people come to actually talk.
Hosts: Mallory Ingalls @itsmaltime and Jenn Holmberg @jennholmberg
Show: @chokeholdsandchillpod
Email: chokeholdsandchillpod@gmail.com
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Chris Vasquez: @burro_bjj, Creating Content & Keeping Jiu Jitsu Real
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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US Coast Guard, Wrestling Roots & Discipline Through Jiu Jitsu with Kauhane Harding
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May 25, 2026 |
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Adam Benayoun: Black Cat Jiu Jitsu, Discipline, and Building Community with Intention
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May 04, 2026 |
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Lucy Berman — Combat Candy, MMA Debut, and Dealing With Internet Trolls
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Broken Arm to Gold Medal: Rehab & Resilience with Jenna Mattera
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Shawn Hammonds — Humble Roots, Jiu Jitsu & Writing the Next Hit in Nashville
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Real Talk with Jenn, Mal & Jessy
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Fight Med Collective: Where Healthcare Meets the Mats with Brie Marks
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Chad Kuhn: 40+ Years on the Mats, Building Limitless Jiu Jitsu
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Staccia Greenwell: Loving Women Into Jiu Jitsu
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Beatrice Jin: Building Women’s Open Mats & Stronger Jiu Jitsu Communities
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Robyn Henderson: Laughing, Crying, Competing & Keeping It Real
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Danielle Guevara: Staying in the Fight - Competition, Community, and Roll Models
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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From Mat Rat to Gym Owner with Black Belt Brandon Gebel
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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ChewJitsu on Parenthood, Jiu Jitsu, and Finding Time When Life Gets Busy
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Hero Academy: Ron Jarman on Leadership, Jiu Jitsu, and Community in Costa Rica
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Shannon White: Building True Art - Jiu Jitsu, Family, and Longevity
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Built by Discipline: Showing Up On & Off the Mats with Emily Wooten
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Unbreakable on the Mats: Kari Summers & Mendi Carlson on Motherhood, Competition, and Building Women’s Jiu Jitsu
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers: Chelsea Kossower, Puffco, and the Culture Shift Between Cannabis and Jiu Jitsu
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Chokeholds and Chill: 2025 By the Numbers
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Jiu Jitsu, Ice Cream & Cross Training with TJ Brownfield
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Rolling Around the World With Heather Woods
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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From My Mat to Yours — Getting to know Gwena
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Family Ties, Fierce Matches & the Atos Shift: Zoe Parris Talks Wrestling & World-Level Ambition
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Bodied Jiu Jitsu Camps: Empowering Heavyweight Women with Jody Shields
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Motherhood, the Magic of Early Intervention, & M*rijuana: Regulating Ourselves with Lindsay Walker
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Inside McDojoLife: Exposing Fraud & Protecting the Martial Arts Community
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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ALL IN with Patrick "Durkin" Cummins
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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From Small Town to Kingsway: Katie Hooven on Grit, Grappling, and Grappling Getaways
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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From Basement Mats to Black Belt Mastery: The John Kress Story
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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AJ Clingerman on Building Connection and Community Through Jiu Jitsu
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Behind the Chokes & the Chaos: What Really Happened in Season 3
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Homegrown Grit: Zac Moburg on Family, Jiu-Jitsu, and Finding His Way
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Mil Usos Skincare: How Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Can Protect Their Skin — with Becky
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Master Worlds Mat Chats: On the Mats & Behind the Booths
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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From the Streets to the Podium: Randy Rae’s Jiu Jitsu Redemption Story
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Full V*gina Passing, Stand-Up Comedy, and Seph Smith
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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From Wrestling Roots to UFC Corners: The Coaching Journey of Scotty Miller
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Lee's Heart: Healing Through EMS and Veteran Retreats & Community - Conversations with Founders with TJ & Abe
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Behavioral Science Meets the Gentle Art: ACT On and Off the Mats with Alexis Stevenson, MA, BCBA, LBA
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Rest Easy Babe: Remembering Shirley's Strength, Story, & Legacy
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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“You Signed the Waiver: Why We Want You to Try Jiu-Jitsu”
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Back to the Gym (and the Mats) After Breast Implants, Nutrition Struggles & 90s Country Vibes — with Eli Coffey
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Faith on the Mats: Jiu Jitsu, Belief & Finding Balance with Victoria
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Building BJJ Community with Dante of BJJ Wiki and Off The Mats Podcast
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Season Two Recap: Lessons, Laughs, and Life on the Mats
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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From White to Brown Belt: 7 Years of Breakdowns & Breakthroughs with Jenn
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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From IBJJF to ADCC: The Meteoric Rise of Maria Ruffatto
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Dr. Megan Jimenez aka Doctor Jiu Jitsu
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Mat Time with Michael Karam: A Black Belt Built on Work Ethic, Discipline & Community
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Neurodivergence on the Mats – Rolling Through Myths, Meltdowns & Self-Advocacy
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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The Rafa Effect: Jiu-Jitsu, Striking, and Chasing Greatness
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May 19, 2025 |
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Fighting Forward: Remembering Shirley's Strength, Story, & Legacy
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May 15, 2025 |
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Maddy Jones: Growth, Grit, and the Journey to Brown Belt PART 2
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May 13, 2025 |
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Maddy Jones: Growth, Grit, and the Journey to Brown Belt PART 1
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May 12, 2025 |
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Jumping Out of Helicopters and Into Triangles: Branch's Wild Ride
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May 05, 2025 |
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Law Abiding Goat Herder, World Traveler, and the Quiet Storm on the Mats: Kenny
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Bet’s Comeback: Jiu-Jitsu, Loss, and the Will to Keep Fighting
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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From Chokes to Chalk: Aaron’s Jiu-Jitsu Retirement Plan
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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What a Roll! Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Preview
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Strength Forged Through Loss: Genevieve’s Journey in Jiu-Jitsu, the Air Force, and Healing
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Healing on the Mats: Shawn’s Journey Through Recovery, Mental Health, and Jiu Jitsu
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Jiu Jitsu Grandma: "Not Too Old & Not Too Late"
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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From the Dance Floor to the Mats: Christian’s Journey Through Hip-Hop, Fatherhood, and His First Jiu Jitsu Competition
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Ink, Chokes, and Sewer Rats: Wade’s Journey from Tattooing to Jiu-Jitsu
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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When Trust Is Broken: Grappling with the Reality of Violence in Our Community
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Cornerman: BJ on Supporting Mallory, Traveling for Competitions, and Keeping Athletes Healthy
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Rolling Through Life: Elise’s Journey as a Mom, White Belt, and Survivor
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Mat Chats in Paradise: Rolling, Learning, and Laughing in Costa Rica
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Flying High & Rolling Deep: Jessy Holmberg on Jiu Jitsu, Patience, and Life at 30,000 Feet
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Technical Difficulties: When Boobs Ruin Your Arm Triangle
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Rolling Next to the Dive Bar: Jiu Jitsu, Bar Fights, and Gym Vibes
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Chokeholds and Chill
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Jan 08, 2025 |