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Neuroscientist, researcher Randy Stout, how learning works and how to do it better
Dr. Randy Stout joins our podcast again to discuss how learning works, new theories on the cutting edge of neuroscience, and more. Host Warren Stout of Stout PGH – Team Renzo Gracie (Randy’s older brother ) asks Dr. Stout...
Jun 5
Shawn Williams , everyone’s favorite jiu jitsu commentator, “the teachers’ teacher” talks to Warren Stout
In this podcast  Shawn Williams talks with longtime friend and student Warren Stout.  Shawn is the technical commentator for all of the major jiu jitsu events such as ADCC , IBJJF worlds, WNO, and StoutFights pro BJJ.  The...
Nov 15, 2025
1 hr 21 min
Mike Wilkins former professional MMA fighter, coach, black belt jiu jitsu competitor from Pittsburgh
Mike Wilkins and Warren Stout sit down to discuss several topics related to Mike’s professional MMA career, his transition from being primarily a competitor to more of a coaching role at Stout Pittsburgh.  The conversation also touches on competing...
Jun 24, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Claire Butterfield talks juggling competing at a national level in Jiu Jitsu and having a demanding career
Claire Butterfield is one of the most successful jiu jitsu competitors we have had at Stout Pittsburgh in our decade and a half.  Last year she placed 3rd at Pan Am IBJJF Adult brown belt, losing a razor close decision...
Feb 23, 2025
51 min
Aerial Arts with Kristel Johanning , starting later in life, teaching, and learning silks, hoop, and more
In this episode I talk with Kristel Johanning about starting aerial arts practice in her late 30’s as a mom of 2, without a background in dance/yoga or the like.  We talk about why she loves training silks and hoop....
Jan 24, 2025
51 min
Keith Gavin, Head Pitt U wrestling coach, former NCAA DI National champion, world team member
It’s great to have Keith Gavin on the podcast with Mike Wilkins and Me, Warren Stout.  Keith has turned around Pittsburgh University’s wrestling program making them a nationally competitive division one team.  Last season Pitt had it’s first national champion...
Aug 25, 2023
39 min
Brady Joling, the path from youth jiu jitsu to a Division 1 College wrestling scholarship, with his Father Michael Joling
Brady Joling and his Father Michael join us for this podcast episode.  Brady is part of the first generation of jiu jitsu practitioners who moved to a successful wrestling career.  Me, your host, Warren Stout  was part of some...
Aug 10, 2023
47 min
Zack Esposito, Oklahoma St. Wrestling Coach, keeping it fun long-term, developing your style, teaching kids, creativity and faith
In this wide ranging interview/ conversation Zack Esposito and I talk about his wrestling journey from starting as a youth in NJ and at Blair academy, to being a standout competitor, NCAA DI champion, and on to his coaching career....
Mar 30, 2023
1 hr 23 min
John Swisher – co-founder/head of national marketing agency and jiu jitsu purple belt
John Swisher is the co-founder and leader of Ronin Adverstising, a successful marketing national marketing agency that has worked for Fortune 500 companies, large charity based organizations such as YMCA groups, and a couple of jiu jitsu schools including mine,...
Oct 19, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Bridget Grace, Renzo Gracie NYC Women’s team coach, world medalist, on training methods, her journey and more
Warren Stout and Bridget Grace have a conversation after her Pittsburgh Seminar at Stout PGH.  Bridget is the women’s team coach for Renzo Gracie NYC academy, an active competitor, and world silver medalist at adult black belt. She has also...
Nov 17, 2021
47 min