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Welcome to Flow State! A podcast designed to help you focus. I'm your host, Bobby Lyte, a DJ and producer, here to provide a curated playlist of minimal, instrumental, electronic music - the soundtrack to your work. The show follows the Pomodoro technique - 30 minutes of music for you to work to, followed by a 5 minute break. Support the show at BobbyFlowState.com/support
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UFC veteran Chris Lytle brings you a historic behind the scenes look at what took place within the early days of the MMA/NHB era. Chris Lytle along with the MMA Detective Mike Davis track the journey of each guest in order to get a fair unadulterated historic perspective from the people that were actually involved. Please leave us a review on iTunes
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Introductory and appreciation
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Salt and Lyte Inc. Founder, Tamika “Ms. T” LeRay will provide weekly wisdom, personal insight, and resources to the podcast community. To join our movement and support our vision, visit us at www.saltandlyte.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saltandlyte/support
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It’s all about Jesus. New and revamped. If you’re new here, kindly subscribe. If not, share with a friend.
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This this TALK ONLY episode of Flow State, Bobby shares his struggles with defining his own goals without the structure of a job or school. He also shares a story about the Samburu tribe that used self created challenges leading to flow experiences to create growth and fulfillment within their tribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…
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Ep 217 John Lewis Career Deep Dive John Lewis is a mixed martial arts pioneer that made a name for himself during what some call the “UFC Dark Era”. We are also joined by legendary match maker John Perretti & we dive into John Lewis career and the steps that each of these men took in order to pave the way for the lighter weight classes John Lewis d…
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Ep 216 Landon Showalter Career Deep Dive Landon Showalter is an unsung hero from the Pacific Northwest. At the time of his fight career one could argue that the world’s toughest area of fighters all lives within 90 minutes of each other… Landon Showalter fought ALL of them. This interview is what our podcast is built on, great stories from fighters…
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This this TALK ONLY episode of Flow State, Bobby shares his favorite analogy for working memory to help us understand the fallacy of "multitasking" He also shares the creativity employed by Richard Feynman to solve quantum mechanics or crack safes. Lessons we can learn from to bring order and simplicity to an otherwise complex world. --- Send in a …
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Ep 215 Mark Robinson Sumo & ADCC DeepDive Mark Robinson hails from South Africa and is known as his countries greatest athlete. Although he had one fight in the UFC, what Mark Robinson accomplished in Sumo and ADCC is absolutely legendary and filled with controversy. Mark Robinson does not sugar coat feelings nor avoid hard topics that were rumored…
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The struggle phase of flow, the neuroscience of deliberate practice and a story about the Beatles
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This this TALK ONLY episode of Flow State, Bobby reminds us that flow does not exist without struggle, by definition. He shares the neuroscience that emphasizes the importance of deliberate, focused practice and how The Beatles' early days in Germany was the perfect breeding ground for their talent as musicians and performers. --- Send in a voice m…
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#MarkColeman #KevinRandleman #MMA Mark Coleman Tribute To Kevin Randleman This is an older recording that we thought would fit right in with this podcast There is no more fitting tribute to Kevin Randleman than that of friend and mentor Mark Coleman. Mark was inspired to speak about Kevin's life and what resulted is nothing short of a mini-DEEPDIVE…
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Ep 214 John Perretti MMA Pioneer Deep Dive Former UFC Matchmaker John Perretti joins us in order to discuss the Contenders Grappling Event and its impact on modern Jiu Jitsu. John Perretti addresses a lot of the rumors and backstage issues during his tenure with the UFC and does NOT sugarcoat what took place. Perretti is a man that has been scrubbe…
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Please give our friends some support and follow their podcast iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspiracy-and-chill-podcast/id1721654821 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6H9VYNf0rDWW9NUWvXyq74?si=A508eyAATW-4lLVwTeK-4 Support the show由Chris Lytle, MMA Detective Mike Davis, Joey Venti
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Ep 213 Shannon Gugerty Career Deep Dive Shannon Gugerty cut his teeth in the lawless Tijuana Mexico MMA scene, his insight into the early days of competing in unsanctioned events makes this a must listen to interview. Do you like, Brandon Vera, Jocko Wilnick, Dominic Cruz and Dean Lister? Shannon Gugerty was a part of the glue that held that group …
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Charlie Kohler ADCC Beginnings Ep 212 Charlie Kohler is a staple among the early California NHB scene, this episode Charlie Kohler documents his experience with Sheik Tahnoon and the evolution of what has become the greatest combat sporting tournament in the world. Charlie Kohler will be coming back very shortly in order to talk about his career wi…
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Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive Ep 211 Babalu joins us to continue talking about his career and reflects on some of his training partners fights We don’t skirt around the relationships of the era Luta Livre vs Carlson Gracie, Don Frye bs Marco Ruas and Rafiel Cordero are all discussed here Babalu Renato Sobral 2005-2007 Deep Dive 0:00 Lyte…
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Jorge Santiago Career & the Blackzillians Ep 210 Jorge Santiago high school years was spent training with the Brazilian Top Team; Jorge Santiago excelled there and was recruited to the American Top Team. 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:32 interview start 0:58 plugs promotions 1:56 helping open American top team 2:47 being Murilo Bust…
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Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209 Luigi Fioravante MMA journey started in the Marines with Rafiel Torre and Gerald Strebendt. Having trained at the American Top Team, Luigi Fioravante made a name for himself on the independent grind Luigi Fioravante Career Deep Dive Ep 209 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 guest introduction 0:27 interview start 0:3…
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KJ Noons Career Deep Dive Ep 208 KJ Noons has literally fought a who’s who of hall of fame worthy opponents. KJ Noons takes us through his career which features multiple legendary run ins with Nick and Nate Diaz. KJ does NOT give interviews and we need to personally thank friend of the show Timmy Ford for coming through with this guest. Timmy also …
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Herb Dean Fight Career Deep Dive Ep 207 Herb Dean joins the LOP to discuss his fight career as well as giving his side to early King of the Cage backstage issues. Herb Dean takes us through the early No Commission days of the California circuit as well as discusses controversial subjects Jeremy Jackson, Rafiel Torre and the Mark Hall vs Ken Shamroc…
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Bob Gilstrap Career Deep Dive Ep 206 Bob Gilstrap is a No Holds Barred veteran from the Pacific Northwest. Having fought Josh Barnett two times one could make an argument that the region that he cut his teeth in was the toughest in the entire United States. Matt Hume, Dennis Hallman, Ivan Salaverry, Benji Radach, Charlie Pearson, Landon Showalter, …
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Louis Taylor Career Deep Dive Ep 205 Louis Taylor is currently one of the best MMA trainers in the entire United States, although normally out of the spotlight; Louis Taylor takes us on a journey from getting stiffed by independent promoters to winning the $1 million dollar Professional Fight League tournament. Louis Taylor and his guidance, strate…
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Gerald Strebendt Career & Controversy Ep 204 Gerald Strebendt is a notorious name within the world of Mixed Martial Arts. Gerald Strenbendt’s story has many twists and turns but it has never been told from his point of view. This interview is in Gerald’s own words and historically documents his beginnings with the rubber guard and addresses the con…
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Lamon Brewster Boxing World Champion Ep 203 Lamon Brewster takes us through his humble beginnings of fighting Felix Savon to beating Wladimir Klitschko for the world title. Lamon Brewster life plays out like a movie, in this interview we get into the details that makes his journey special as well as his mindset heading into his biggest fights. Alth…
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Travis Thompson Bare Knuckle Deep Dive Ep 202 Travis Thompson is a rugged, durable bare knuckle fighter that has captured the respect of the BKFC locker room. Travis Thompson takes us through his time with legendary Philadelphia trainer Marty Feldman, to fighting at BKFC 1 and taking a world title fight against Dat Nguyen on less than a weeks notic…
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Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201 "Obake" Tim Catalfo is a legend from the No Holds Barred era of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Obake takes us on his journey from fighting in Brazil to training World Champion Mark Coleman Obake Tim Catalfo Career Deep Dive Ep 201 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 0:57 interview st…
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Joe Moreira Jiu Jitsu Legend Ep 200 Joe Moreira was one of the first Jiu Jitsu black belts to arrive in the United States. Joe Moreira takes us through his start with Reylson Gracie to his transition to instructing Marco Ruas at Kings MMA. There is very little public documentation about Joe Moreira and this interview goes DEEP Special Thank You to …
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Rich Chou Deep Dive Ep 199 Rich Chou cut his teeth in MMA with the Hawaiian promotion Rumble on the Rock. Quickly establishing himself as a match maker, he also worked for EliteXC, StrikeForce and Bellator. Rich Chou currently works for Alta and recently purchased MixedMartialArts.com and its “Underground Forum” message board. Rich Chou Deep Dive E…
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Dean Lister and his accomplishments within combat sports has seen him fight in the UFC as well as inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame. Dean Lister takes us on his journey from being on the regional mma scene all the way to Abu Dhabi and Japan. Dean Lister is an open book in this historic interview. Thank You Tim Ford for connecting us with this spe…
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Ivan Menjivar Career Deep Dive Ep 197 Ivan Menjivar is the definition of Canadian Martial Arts Pioneer. Ivan Menjivar shares with us the difficulty of immigrating to Canada and the reason that got him into fighting. Ivan Menjivar career is something that gave him international respect before the 135 pound weight class existed. Timestamps (Thanks to…
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Tony Fryklund Carrer Deep Dive Ep 196 Tony Fryklund made a name for himself under the world famous Miletich Fighting Systems, Tony Fryklund and his story start far before that. In this emotional interview Tony Fryklund takes us through his unique upbringing and his quest for greatness. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!) 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:1…
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Fabiano Iha Career Deep Dive Ep 195 Fabiano Iha is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Lightweight division, fighting in several organizations, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship and PRIDE. Timestamps (Thanks to Andrew Mendoza!) 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s Guest Introduction 0:45 Interview Start 0:48 Co…
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Wanda Braga Career Deep Dive Ep 194 Wander Braga is a legend amongst the early No Holds Barred era of competition. Wander allows us some incredible insight into his life and what was taking place behind the scenes of the early days of MMA. Wander Braga and the MMA Detective, Mike Davis go through a deep dive into Wander Braga's MMA Career from the …
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Rafael Natal BEFORE the UFC Ep 193 Rafael Natal had a 17 fight stint in the UFC; in this interview we concentrate on Rafael Natal journey from Brazil to becoming a household name. Rafael Natal came highly recommended from Draculino and this interview does not disappoint. 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Mike Davis guest introduction 0:39 interview start 1…
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Art Davie UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 192 UFC founder Art Davie weighs in on UFC 1 October and the road to Nov 11 1993. Art Davie gives is a candid behind the scenes look at all of the moving parts of the first UFC. UFC October started with Ken Shamrock and is ending with Art Davie. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introduction 1:15 interview st…
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"G Man" Rich Goins UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 191 UFC 1 ring announcer Rich Goins welcomed the a brand new sport into our homes that would change the direction of our lives. Our UFC 1 October would NOT be complete without the legendary voice of Rich Goins joining us. This interview was NOT an easy one to get and we hope that you appreciate it as much as we…
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Charlie Anzalone UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 190 Charlie Anzalone made his managerial debut at UFC 1 accompanying Kevin Rozier. Charlie Anzalone gives us a peak behind the scenes of UFC 1 and his memorable involvement in the Harold Howard vs Royce Gracie “fight” at UFC 3. This is a fun episode for everyone 0:00 Lytes out intro 0:19 Joey Venti’s guest introd…
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Art Jimmerson UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 189 Art Jimmerson joins us in our historic recap of UFC 1. Art Jimmerson brings us through the negotiating process all the way up to facing Royce Gracie in a match that earned him the nickname “One Glove”. Please join us in this captivating tail that has a top ten boxer in the world make his way into the octagon. Ar…
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Gerard Gordeau UFC 1 & Japan Ep 188 Gerard Gordeau has been on our wish list to interview since the very beginning of this podcast. Gerard Gordeau does NOT disappoint in this legendary sit down Gerard Gordeau discusses issues with the Japanese Yakuza, the Dutch Mafia and what it was like fighting in the UFC 1 finals. No subject is off of the table …
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Zane Frazier Career Deep Dive Ep 187 Zane Frazier career as an early pioneer of the sport is one of the more fascinating stories that you will find within the NoHolds Barred era of the sport. Zane Frazier is incredibly animated and forth coming in this wild journey and behind the scenes look. 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Interview Start 1:30 Australia…
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Zane Frazier UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 186 Zane Frazier is our second installment into UFC 1 - October In this episode Zane Frazier discusses his Martial Arts background, his UFC 1 experience and beating up the following people Frank Dux, Jean Claude Van Damme, body builder Rich Piana; Zane Frazier also reflects on trying to answer Steven Seagal open chal…
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Ken Shamrock UFC 1 Deep Dive Ep 185 Ken Shamrock made his UFC 1 appearance 4 days after fighting in Japans Pancrase organization. Ken Shamrock allows us insight into what took place UFC 1 as well as shortly thereafter. October is UFC 1 month on the Lytes Out Podcast, the interviews that we are dropping are true history pieces that will live on fore…
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Sean Salmon Career & Controversy Ep 184 Sean Salmon Career and Controversy Ep 184 Sean Salmon wrestled at the University of Ohio and had a meteoric rise within the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Sean Salmon UFC career started as the Main Event and ended in a shroud of controversy. When Sean Salmon Agreed to do this interview, he explicitly told us th…
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Kurt Holobaugh TUF Deep Dive Ep 183 Kurt Holobaugh’s career had many instances were a lesser fighter would have quit along the way. Kurt Holobaugh takes us through his up hill battle in order to call himself season 31 Ultimate Fighter. Kurt Holobaugh TUF Deep Dive Ep 183 0:00 Lytes Out Intro 0:19 Interview Start 0:38 Business Plugs/Promotion 1:05 E…
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David Isaacs UFC Co Founder Ep 182 David Isaacs is a Harvard Law graduate and was the UFC president for their first 22 events. David Isaacs give us an administrative view of all of the chaos and moving parts that has made the UFC what it is today. The subjects of Bob Meyrowitz, Campbell McLaren and the departures of both Art Davie and Buddy Albin a…
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Murilo Bustamante UFC Years Deep Dive Ep 181 Murilo Bustamante is a black belt under Carlson Gracie as well as a founding member of the Brazilian Top Team. Murilo Bustamante walks us through his rise to capturing the UFC 185# title as well as his separation from Carlson Gracie. This might be our most meaningful episode in regards to capturing raw u…
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Ricardo Lamas BEFORE the UFC Ep 180 Ricardo Lamas started his journey in the gritty Chicagoland MMA scene, he quickly realized that he needed to make some changes in order to make it to the next level. Ricardo Lamas takes us on his path from trining with Top Notch MMA and Carlson Gracie BB Jeff Neal to training at MMA Masters with Daniel Valverde. …
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John Hackleman Career Deep Dive Ep 179 John Hacklemanis a coach that took both Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira from the independent grind to wearing the UFC world championship belt. John Hackleman walks us through the pivotal match ups that made his gym the Pit a household name. John Hackleman carved out his place in history as a coach, mentor an…
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Don Frye 1996-2002 Deep Dive Ep 178 Don Frye burst onto the early NHB scene with a style that one could argue was the prototype for what many consider to be the "modern" fighter. Don Frye walks us through his path through shady managers and making his name in Japan. Don Frye walks us through some of his more historic matches this incredible episode…
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Excited to announce the new Patreon tiers! I explain all the details in this video. In this video I walk through a document explaining the new tiers. You can review this document yourself here: New Flow State Patreon Tiers. If you're interested in any of these make sure to sign up before the prices go up on September 8th, 2023. Thanks for listening…
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Gesias JZ Cavelcante Career Deep Dive Ep 177 Gesias JZ Cavelcanti started his journey in MMA through the Luta Livre system of fighting; his story starts in a small city in Brazil and continues with Gesias JZ Cavelcanti traveling all over the world in order to claim his rank as one of the sports top competitors. Gesias JZ Cavelcanti story is that of…
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Brutal Jake Bostwick Career Deep Dive Ep 176 Jake Bostwick had a unique journey that took him from the United Kingdom all of the way to the shores of Miami Florida. Jake Bostwick shares his journey from being a rough and tough street kid to being on the verge of a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world title. Brutal Jake Bostwick Career Deep Dive…
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Todd Medina Career Deep Dive Ep 175 Todd Medina is an MMA pioneer that has first American allowed to train with the original Carlson Gracie fight team located in California. Todd Medina addresses the Brazilian Top Team split from Carlson Gracie and who he believed to be the main person behind it. Todd Medina has with been apart or witnessed MANY co…
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Drew Dober BEFORE the UFC w/ Victory Jay Ep 174 Drew Dober came from Omaha Nebraska to making a name for himself internationally within the confines of the UFC. Drew Dober's tail contains setbacks, dissapointments and a never quit mindset that has paved his way to being a UFC favorite. Drew Dober started the Ellenberger brothers, Ryan Jenson, Scott…
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