Game Plan
Sure, this started as a podcast about Jiu Jitsu, but let’s be honest, we talk about everything. Training, injuries, gym culture… but also hunting, tech, life outside the mats, and whatever else we’re obsessing over that week.
If you’ve ever gone to open mat and stayed two hours after just to talk about your heart rate data, supplements, or whether deer feel fear this is your kind of pod.
No hard rounds here. Just good convos, occasional wisdom, and a lot of off-topic detours.
Episodes
27 episodes
The Real Hunt: John Hogie’s Raw Success and Failure Stories | John Hogie | Game Plan Ep. 026
Welcome back to Game Plan the Pod! In this episode, Davis Cole and Juico chat with John Hogie, hunter and creator of the outdoor channel Roam and Harvest. John opens up about his start in hunting, the ups and downs of making authentic content, ...
Why You Can’t Perform in Competition (Even If You’re Good in Training) | Chloe McNally Ep. 025
In this episode of Game Plan, we sit down with Chloe McNally, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, coach, and competitor, to break down the mindset behind high-level performance. We dive into flow state, visualization, and why so many at...
Why Jiu-Jitsu Athletes Secretly Need Pilates | Shelley Hardin | Game Plan Ep. 024
In this episode, we sit down with Shelly Hardin — a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and jiu-jitsu athlete — for a conversation that goes way deeper than just rehab and recovery. We get into how she found jiu-jitsu, what it’s like traini...
What Jiu-Jitsu Can Learn From Skateboarding | Ivan J | Game Plan Ep. 023
Ivan joins the podcast to talk about how jiu-jitsu culture has changed, why big sponsors still keep their distance, and what combat sports can learn from skateboarding, branding, and authenticity. The conversation goes from current jiu-jitsu dr...
Got Sober, Left Hollywood, and Bought a Farm in Texas | Mike Catherwood | Game Plan ep.22
Mike Catherwood joins us for a wild, honest conversation about the road from addiction and early recovery to radio, TV, jiu-jitsu, and life on a farm in Texas.We get into what actually makes people compelling on camera, why fighters are...
The Black Belt Paradox | Grayson Henley | Game Plan Ep. 021
In this episode of Game Plan the Pod, we sit down with newly minted black belt Grayson Henley to discuss his recent victory on the WNO stage and his 15 year journey to the rank. We kick things off with Grayson's roots in Kung Fu, martial arts m...
Epstein, ADCC, & The Frontlines of Ukraine | Paul Lewandowski | Game Plan Ep. 020
In this episode of Game Plan the Pod, we sit down with Paul Lewandowski from Combat Vet News to peel back the layers of some of the most complex geopolitical and sporting narratives today.We kick off the conversation with a potential co...
2 Back Surgeries Later: How Destiny McCubbin Reclaimed Her Combat Career | Game Plan Ep. 019
Destiny McCubbin competes in the Flyweight Division of Dana White's Power Slap and holds a record of 2-0. Coming from a boxing and MMA background, McCubbin made her Power Slap debut in 2025 and has her eyes set on the Flyweight Championship in ...
The Dark Side of Jiu Jitsu | Game Plan | Ep. 018
SKIP TO 30:00 FOR OUR DEEP DIVE INTO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT IN BJJ.In this episode of Game Plan, Davis and Juico start with the lighter side of life, recounting the chaotic saga of Juico’s dog, Pete, getting sprayed by a skunk—before diving ...
Hunter Reehoorn | Game Plan | Ep. 017
Hunter Reehoon is a Sous Chef at Barley Swine, a highly acclaimed, 1-Michelin starred, farm-to-table restaurant in Austin Texas. Hunter's focus is in sustainability within the farm-to-table sphere and his specialties lie in fermentation and sea...
Zach Marshall | Game Plan | Ep. 016
In this episode, we sit down with Zach Marshall, a former U.S. Army Ranger, lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and a dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and event promoter. We dive into his journey...
Tyson Mendeas | Game Plan | Ep. 015
Tyson Mendeas is a career martial artist currently working as the head coach at Archetype Boxing Club in Austin, Texas. In this episode, we talk about Tyson's fighting background, his approach to living a healthy lifestyle and life living in Au...
Brandon Krone | Game Plan | Ep. 014
Brandon Krone is a former wrestler for the Minnesota Gophers turned financial consultant. In this episode, we talk about his life growing up in Minnesota, his journey as a wrestler from youth to the NCAA's and his more recent work in the world ...
Holiday Pod & 2025 Recap | Game Plan | Ep. 013
Game Plan the Podcast host Davis Cole and producer Juico Bowley sit down for their final podcast of 2025. In this episode, we recap Davis’ DAWGumentary (a dog documentary), holidays with our families and our journey in starting a podcast. ...
Billy Sherman | Game Plan | Ep. 012
On this episode of Game Plan, Davis and Juico sit down with stand-up comedian Billy Sherman to discuss his fifteen-year journey through the comedy industry. Billy shares what it was like starting his career at just 17 years old and how his pers...
Damien Anderson | Game Plan | Ep. 011
In this episode of Game Plan, Davis and Juico are joined by professional mixed martial artist and elite grappler Damien Anderson for a deep dive into the technical and philosophical shifts defining his career.Damien discusses his evolut...
Andrew Tackett | Game Plan | Ep. 010
Game plan in Vegas for William and Andrews UFC BJJ matches!He did it again! Just one day after successfully defending his UFC BJJ Welterweight Championship with a first-round heel hook submission over Elijah Dorsey, Andrew Tackett joins...
Nick Loera | Game Plan | Ep. 009
Nick Loera is a videographer, motion graphics artist, financial coach and podcaster. Nick started his businesses in the California Bay Area as a videographer, marketer and motion graphics artist. He recently moved to Austin, Texas and h...
Mikael Lopez | Game Plan | Ep. 008
In celebration of veteran's day, the Game Plan Podcast boys took their long time friend and veteran Mikael Lopez on a hunting trip in the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, we talk about Juico and Mik's first time hunting, obscure sports like...
Will Glass | Whiskey Tasting | Game Plan | Ep. 007
After spending his college years competing for the University of Texas Men's Swim Team, Will Glass found himself working in the spirit distillation business in Austin, Texas. After years working in this industry, Will decided to start his own b...
Josh Job | Game Plan | Ep. 006
Josh Job is the founder of the Austin Fitness Community, a media company that started as an Instagram shoutout page and has grown to produce podcasts, host events, and create apparel. The community is diverse, encompassing various fitness disci...
William Tackett | Game Plan | Ep. 005
Making his second appearance on the podcast, William Tackett talks with Host Davis Cole and Producer Juico Bowley about preparing for his upcoming match against Ronaldo Junior for the UFC BJJ Middleweight Title. Along with being a professional ...
Jeremy Chu | Game Plan | Ep. 004
Game Plan the Podcast Producer, Juico Bowley and Host Davis Cole recently began boxing training at Archetype Boxing Club in Austin, Texas. One of their coaches is Jeremy Chu, a former childhood actor turned professional boxing trainer. In this ...
