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The No Natural Talent Podcast

Stories of people’s struggles and transformations through the art of jiujitsu.

Mental Health Health & Fitness Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
86 minutes
Episodes
15
Years Active
2025
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No Natural Talent Ep. 15

No Natural Talent Ep. 15 "Dalton"

He is loyal and steady, the kind of teammate you can always count on, the self proclaimed "always injured" guy. Nothing shakes his commitment...to his training, his people, or the ones he loves most.…

01:27:20  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 14

No Natural Talent Ep. 14 "Aaron"

He started training as a teenager, stepped away for 20 years and is now back on the mats as a blue belt. With a grin that shows his enthusiasm, he's soaking up every round of learning. He's proof tha…

01:45:29  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 13

No Natural Talent Ep. 13 "Jeremy"

Quick with smart ass comments and never runs out of words, his loyalty to his teammates runs even deeper. He shows up, lifts others up, and keeps the energy alive in the room. This is Jeremy.  

01:47:06  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 12

No Natural Talent Ep. 12 "Cayson"

A generous smile with endless curiosity for the art. He stepped on the mats and found the missing piece. Quietly determined, he is proof that steady commitment builds unstoppable skill. This is Cayso…

01:30:53  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 11

No Natural Talent Ep. 11 "Avery"

A brilliant mind with a heart for teaching, both on and off the mat. He breaks down technique with precision and ease. He is the nicest person you'll ever get choked by. This is Avery.

02:04:18  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 10

No Natural Talent Ep. 10 "August"

He’s the heart behind the gym, the Wristlock King, and the reason Jiujitsu feels like home for so many of us. His passion is matched only by his generosity, making the mats accessible and welcoming t…

02:10:23  |   Fri 01 Aug 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 9

No Natural Talent Ep. 9 "Chris"

He is formidable, happy, and just the right amount of "scary" — a beast on the mat with a coach’s heart and a passport full of stamps. He's not afraid to tap you while rocking a pink Gi. This is Chri…

01:40:56  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 8

No Natural Talent Ep. 8 "Zach"

A gruff smart-ass with a great sense of humor and perseverance you can’t fake. He’s not flashy, he’s steady… Showing up, grinding it out, one day at a time. A tribute to grit, sarcasm, and sticking w…

01:17:54  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 7

No Natural Talent Ep. 7 "Rusty"

He shows up with intensity and tenacity, but it’s his huge heart for the gym and its people that really defines him. He helps everyone around him, and he loves getting intellectual about Jiujitsu — a…

01:30:56  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 6

No Natural Talent Ep. 6 "David"

Training for the joy, not the glory. Years in, and he still shows up smiling, and that's what makes him dangerous. This is David.

01:10:29  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 5

No Natural Talent Ep. 5 "Brynden"

Quiet but driven, facing his demons with grit instead of words. This episode is about silent strength and the battles no one sees. This is Brynden.

01:11:40  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 4

No Natural Talent Ep. 4 "Ismenia"

Don't let her cute size, contagious laugh and generous heart fool you...she's a force to be reckoned with on the mat. This is Ismenia.

01:34:12  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 3

No Natural Talent Ep. 3 "Wade"

He's humble, fiercely loyal, and tougher than most- a chill bad ass with a past and a purpose. This is Wade. 

00:55:32  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 2

No Natural Talent Ep. 2 "Nick"

He showed up, hated it...and came back anyway. Where is he now? He's still here. Still rolling...and he's a brown belt. This is Nick, the kind of story that reminds you why its worth it. 

01:02:21  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
No Natural Talent Ep. 1

No Natural Talent Ep. 1 "Shanti"

What led me to jujitsu, what keeps me in jiujitsu, why you should do jiujitsu!

00:34:35  |   Fri 30 May 2025
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