Host
Curtis Chaplin – Former Boxer, Coach & Community Voice
A former football player, amateur boxer, coach, and CEO of OptionZero who brings a fighter’s perspective to life’s biggest arenas—sports, culture, politics, and fatherhood. He knows what it means to take hits and keep moving, and he’s never been one to pull punches.

On the Pulling No Punches Podcast, Curtis delivers raw takes shaped by the discipline of the ring and the realities of everyday life—bold, unfiltered, and always grounded in real experience.

James Chaplin – Athlete, Coach & Unfiltered Voice
A decorated wrestler and seasoned football player, with Empire State Games golds in Greco-Roman, and silvers in freestyle under his belt. He’s competed at the high school, college, and semi-pro levels, bringing grit and versatility to every position on the field and every match on the mat.

Today, he’s a coach and father who channels that same fire into shaping perspectives on life beyond sports. On Pulling No Punches, James brings raw honesty to the table—breaking down the intersections of culture, politics, community, and fatherhood with the clarity of someone who’s lived the fight. No filters. No holding back.

Dominique Batiste – COO of OptionZero & Director / Producer of Pulling No Punches
A strategist and builder with a career spanning Eventbrite, Paramount+, and STARZ—where she’s driven growth, audience connection, and cultural impact. As Chief Operating Officer of OptionZero, she brings the same no-nonsense leadership to scaling programs and building community.

Now, as Director and Producer of the Pulling No Punches Podcast, Dominique is the force behind the mic—shaping conversations, driving the vision, and making sure every episode hits with clarity, edge, and purpose.